Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

[mcgonigle]

There is a big Dlk crowd heading up for that game on 2nd March and a lot are staying over, definitely looking forward to it and seeing the newly opened ground.


Really? No buses ran last year due to the trouble. The ground may have been upgraded but the window smashing scum remain outside I'm sure, would be surprised if the people who run buses will have forgotten that.

[oriel]

Good few of us staying over, first decent away trip journey wise, new ground to see, heading up early on the day, get a look around the city, lunch, few drinks, definitely looking forward to it.

[redarmyfaction]

The away end toilets in TX was the only thing letting it down. Hopefully wel be visiting again next year
Interesting to go on the first page of this thread and read what we proposed and what has happened side, nothing in many cases and never will in others, though some things have.

[EatYerGreens]

Word is that the Brandywell won't be opening to the public until mid-March, which would rule out the Dundalk fixture there as well as the Sligo one. And possibly even their Limerick game too.

[redobit]

Word is that the Brandywell won't be opening to the public until mid-March, which would rule out the Dundalk fixture there as well as the Sligo one. And possibly even their Limerick game too.

Any idea whether the games would be postponed or reversed (as in played in The Showgies or Oriel).

[brendy_éire]

Any idea whether the games would be postponed or reversed (as in played in The Showgies or Oriel).

Asking for a reversal of fixtures, we believe.
Absolutely no information from the club about this yet. It took a FoI request to the council to find out. Ridiculous.

[oriel]

This doesn't sound too good, what are the chances that work can be completed in time by end of this month, or does there have to be a safety cert issued after all inspections take place and over a certain period?

I can't see Dundalk agreeing to switch the game on Fri 2nd March, as that will leave us with a home league match on every Friday in March, as it sits I think 3 is hard enough to sell in one month, 4 will be a huge ask especially on consecutive weeks.

Can Derry not look to use Buncrana for the first 2 or 3 games?

[bluemovie]

What's the latest with the Derrynane stand in Cork? There's talk they're going to shaft us with away ticket allocation for next week. How far along is it and what were they doing since October?

[nigel-harps1954]

What exactly would be shafting Waterford? If Cork can sell upwards of 6,000 tickets there's no need to be handing out more than a couple hundred to Waterford.

[disgruntled]

What's the latest with the Derrynane stand in Cork? There's talk they're going to shaft us with away ticket allocation for next week. How far along is it and what were they doing since October?

They say everything will be ready long before the game takes place. I think the roof is going on at the moment.
As regards tickets I'm sure we can fit you in somewhere. Its not like there's going to be thousands of you coming up.

[bluemovie]

We've asked for 500, but there's whispers that we mightn't get half of that. Hopefully the stand will be fixed. I'm surprised they're cutting it so fine after four months.

[micls]

That sounds like nonsense. It's highly unlikely the game will sell out. I don't think we've ever had an opening game sell out.

[bluemovie]

Cork want us to sell our allocation in advance. We're being told away fans can't just rock up on the night and buy a ticket. I thought it would definitely sell out as the champions first home game. Cork people love a winning team.

[El-Pietro]

people love a winning team.
This is correct. Your own crowds last season showed that.

[disgruntled]

We've asked for 500, but there's whispers that we mightn't get half of that. Hopefully the stand will be fixed. I'm surprised they're cutting it so fine after four months.

It's not just the stand.
There's lots of other work as well including new toilet blocks,wheelchair ramps,cages etc.

[bluemovie]

Very good. Fingers crossed it'll be right then. It'll be our first away game in the Premier Division for a decade and only down the road so loads of fans want to go and it'll be some headache if they can't all go. I'd be thinking we'll bring 400-500 just because of the game that's in it. Our away crowds will more likely be in the region of 100 for games elsewhere.

[micls]

Cork want us to sell our allocation in advance. We're being told away fans can't just rock up on the night and buy a ticket. I thought it would definitely sell out as the champions first home game. Cork people love a winning team.

We've won the league before, but we haven't sold out the first game of the next season. Need to get a few games in to build up momentum for the first sell out against a top team.

5,500 or so would be a great crowd.

[colonelwest]

It's not just the stand.
There's lots of other work as well including new toilet blocks,wheelchair ramps,cages etc.

Good to see they're getting prepared for when Rovers come down.

[sbgawa]

Good to see they're getting prepared for when Rovers come down.

:) :) :)

[disgruntled]

It's not just the stand.
There's lots of other work as well including new toilet blocks,wheelchair ramps,cages etc.


Good to see they're getting prepared for when Rovers come down.

We're hiring Fossetts Circus for that one :o

[patrickccfc]

https://twitter.com/corkcityfcnews/status/965921856275582977

Roof repairs complete at Turner's Cross

[oriel]

Looks a smashing job to be fair.

[ger121]

Looks a smashing job to be fair.

Not the best choice of words there ;)

[Sam_Heggy]

For the 5179th time, it's just been announced at Harps press conference this evening that work will recommence on the new ground "within weeks"

[Ezeikial]

For the 5179th time, it's just been announced at Harps press conference this evening that work will recommence on the new ground "within weeks"
Unless there's a blurry photo, I just don't believe there was any press conference

[Duggie]

Will they have to bulldoze the one they built like 10 years ago before they start building the new new one. Pathetic.

[nigel-harps1954]

Unless there's a blurry photo, I just don't believe there was any press conference

Would a blurry video suffice?

https://www.facebook.com/54CrewFHFC/videos/706165246258425/

[ForzaHoop]

Fingers X something starts happening with new stadium

[Ezeikial]

Would a blurry video suffice?

https://www.facebook.com/54CrewFHFC/videos/706165246258425/


Always good to hear Ollie Horgan saying it as he sees it

[Sam_Heggy]

Will they have to bulldoze the one they built like 10 years ago before they start building the new new one. Pathetic.

There was a stand built 4 years ago if that's what you mean?

I didn't realise concrete had such a short life span..

I don't think anybody is more frustrated than Harps fans and committee at this project. While it's been said at a press conference AGAIN that work will soon progress, I'll not be holding my breath.

[Mr A]

What I heard said was that there would be an announcement, not explicitly that building would be starting in weeks.

[dundalkfc10]

Any updates on the Brandywell ahead of next week?

Have a night in Letterkenny Thurs and Derry Fri night booked

[redobit]

There was a stand built 4 years ago if that's what you mean?

I didn't realise concrete had such a short life span..

I don't think anybody is more frustrated than Harps fans and committee at this project. While it's been said at a press conference AGAIN that work will soon progress, I'll not be holding my breath.

The re-bar inside the concrete structure may be compromised if it hasn't been weather proofed for the last few years. That said I'd be shocked if it wasn't Ok to be used unless it wasn't done right in the first place.

[Mr A]

The structure has been checked and is OK.

[nigel-harps1954]

It'll definitely need a run with a power-washer and a brush..

[oriel]

Does anyone have any news on whether the Brandywell be re-opening? I heard this week there was a good chance it might be ready for the Dundalk game on 2nd March.

[brendy_éire]

No word on the Brandywell yet, I'm afraid. I suspect nobody really knows.

[dundalkfc10]

No word on the Brandywell yet, I'm afraid. I suspect nobody really knows.

Surely 8 days before the game is due to take place, somebody has to know.

Cant see it been changed to Oriel at this late stage (There's a local game in Oriel fixed that night, i know this could be moved easily but was only announced yesterday so Dundalk must have gave them clearance it would be free)

[oriel]

I'd be very surprised if Dundalk agreed to a switch it and not just at this late stage, would mean 3 Fri night games in a row at home.

Its tomorrow week now, surely Derry need to make a call on this today / tomorrow ?

[Candystripe]

I'd be very surprised if Dundalk agreed to a switch it and not just at this late stage, would mean 3 Fri night games in a row at home.

Its tomorrow week now, surely Derry need to make a call on this today / tomorrow ?

I was down today and the goal posts were up. All the lines are on the pitch (18yd box, penalty spot etc,) and looked like 3 guys in suits with hard hats on having a meeting on the pitch. All the new turnstiles are good to go, cctv camera's all over the ground installed. The roads all around the ground have been tarmaced and I have to say it's looking really nice. The new Mark Farren stand looks good to go too.

Imho I reckon it's definitely good to go for the Dundalk game.

[EatYerGreens]

I was down today and the goal posts were up. All the lines are on the pitch (18yd box, penalty spot etc,) and looked like 3 guys in suits with hard hats on having a meeting on the pitch. All the new turnstiles are good to go, cctv camera's all over the ground installed. The roads all around the ground have been tarmaced and I have to say it's looking really nice. The new Mark Farren stand looks good to go too.

Imho I reckon it's definitely good to go for the Dundalk game.

Sounds promising. But does it have its public license yet ?

[oriel]

Definitely does sound like the Dundalk game will go ahead, but would be great to get confirm of this over the weekend. I don't think they have any other option at this late stage but to ensure it is ready.

Really looking forward to the trip up now, good few of us staying over (hopefully!)

[brendy_éire]

Sounds promising. But does it have its public license yet ?

Tuesday for that, we hear.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

I'd be very surprised if Dundalk agreed to a switch it and not just at this late stage, would mean 3 Fri night games in a row at home.

Its tomorrow week now, surely Derry need to make a call on this today / tomorrow ?

Sure we’ll have to play 3 home games in 9 days cause of it

[brendy_éire]

Confirmed that the Dundalk match is at the Brandywell.

[oriel]

Saw that earlier. Great stuff ! Hopefully news later in the week on away tickets.

Close to capacity expected ?

[brendy_éire]

Saw that earlier. Great stuff ! Hopefully news later in the week on away tickets.

Close to capacity expected ?

Not sure, but you'd probably imagine it'll be close to it. I don't know how many standing spaces there are now.

[El-Pietro]

Can any Waterford fans talk about the upgrades at the St Anne's end of Turner's Cross?

[Yossarian]

I see the club run by supporters now want to charge those supporters to sing.
http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2018/02/25/official-singing-section/

[Mr A]

Not sure about the implementation but good to see clubs trying things. For big games the day trippers can sometimes dilute the vocal fans and reduce the noise and this is one way to make sure the people who want to make noise are all together.