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paudie
23/11/2006, 12:34 PM
Peter Thomas
I think he might have played a couple of times for Ireland. He was english but played with Waterford for years and so qualified to play for Ireland.
paudie
23/11/2006, 12:38 PM
They are saying that it is close to the same design as the main stand in turners cross.
The new stands in Athlone and Sligo also look very like the Donie Forde in Turners X.
The architect for the original stand must be making a fortune in copyright fees;)
BohsFans
23/11/2006, 12:38 PM
which holds more? the jodi or athlone's new main stand, if im not mistaken, atfc's one doesnt run to the end of the pitch?
Jodi holds just under 2900, where as Athlone's is 2000.
Peadar
23/11/2006, 1:03 PM
It is the real deal. Nothing in Ireland compares to it.
You've obviously never been to Turners Cross. :rolleyes:
NY Hoop
23/11/2006, 1:08 PM
When is Rovers big day in Court about finding out about the Ground in Tallaght ?
Tomorrow at 11am. Probably wont be a decision on the day.
KOH
The Athlone stand could do with some clear plastic at the sides to protect from the midlands winds. Looks very open on the sides.
NY Hoop
23/11/2006, 1:21 PM
http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandB.jpg
http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandC.jpg
Very impressive. Any pics of the rest of the ground? While you're at it you could put those on your website.
KOH
work starts in Terryland on Monday realignning and upgrading the lights with work on the new stand due to commence mid December with a finishing date of mid April.This will bring the seated capacity upto 4,000 with new entrances alos planned for the new stand.
When all th development is finished its hoped to have an almost 7,000 all seater stadium with all facilities.
GalwayFrancis
24/11/2006, 8:47 AM
How big is the new stand GUFCT 2,500 :eek: ?
ya, thats what im wondering too. the old stand holds 1700 approx, so if we are to have 4,000 when the new one if complete, that means at least 2300 seats and if my memory serves me right, its not gonna run the full length of the pitch, and where are the the other 3000 seats going (4000->7000)?
GuisaSaigon
24/11/2006, 10:47 AM
The Athlone stand could do with some clear plastic at the sides to protect from the midlands winds .
among other things;)
I Prefer the old one, said Pablo with a nostaligic tear in his eye.
Change is not good :D
BohsFans
27/11/2006, 2:39 PM
I Prefer the old one, said Pablo with a nostaligic tear in his eye.
Change is not good :D
looks great!
I can't wait to see how many players are gonna run straight into the the goal net after coming out of the dressing room.:D
looks great!
I can't wait to see how many players are gonna run straight into the the goal net after coming out of the dressing room.:D
i think the pitch is being moved forward too. More towards the St Annes end
paudie
27/11/2006, 4:37 PM
looks great!
I can't wait to see how many players are gonna run straight into the the goal net after coming out of the dressing room.:D
Good point!
We may have to install those railings they have outside primary schools to stop kids running out on to the road!
Or maybe we won't and opposition players will injure themselves, thus aiding our plan to dominate world football:p
A face
27/11/2006, 4:40 PM
Or maybe we won't and opposition players will injure themselves, thus aiding our plan to dominate world football:p
Drat .... our plans have been foiled again !!! :( :p
Pablo
28/11/2006, 10:22 AM
Any nws on the rsc
they've been planning a stand for years! i'll believe it when i see it
from Ray Scott
Stand is behind schedule but out of our control - it is now down to the discussions between city council and Dept of Sport. The FAI are aware of the current status of the development as they are the fourth party in all of this as they are negotiating with Dep of Sport on level of grant aid. As for the floodlights, we know about the changes required and they are in the plan. It looks like th edevelopment of the new stand and other works will take place in two phases now and the work will be scheduled to ensure no disruption to games.
passerrby
30/11/2006, 5:17 PM
century homes park to become a regional developement center that along with ongoing works will see a vast improvement over trhe next few years
latest update at the Cross for those interested
http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0284editedwj3.jpg
http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0282editedsn5.jpg
gufct
19/12/2006, 10:29 AM
easwily the best ground in the el.We are hoping to start work on our new stand in early January with a finish date of late May if it looks half as good as yours we will be delighted. The seats in the old stand will be replaced leaving over 3500 seats in the ground with both ends to be developed eventually.
mr.untitled
19/12/2006, 11:22 AM
city should really switch the camera to the other side of the ground, would look much better on TV, the jodi always looks well on telly.
city should really switch the camera to the other side of the ground, would look much better on TV, the jodi always looks well on telly.
I agree with what you're saying but the problem with that is that the roof of the Derrynane side (on the left in the 1st picture) comes all the way accross and the camera would have a few blind spots, whereas the current position in the Donie Ford side is set back a bit from the pitch and the roof doesn't cover the first five rows of seats.
The ground is looking very well BTW.
Peadar
19/12/2006, 1:50 PM
I agree with what you're saying but the problem with that is that the roof of the Derrynane side (on the left in the 1st picture) comes all the way accross and the camera would have a few blind spots, whereas the current position in the Donie Ford side is set back a bit from the pitch and the roof doesn't cover the first five rows of seats.
Nice to see someone showing a bit of common sense.
In order to have a camera in the Derrynane side, you'd need to place it under the roof and then it would be far too low down.
Looking forward to first game with new stand at the cross. Will make the ground a bit more compact & allow home fans to get close to keepers again ;)
That's a pretty cool looking stand right enough.
Still think the cameras could and probably should be moved to the other side if a proper gantry was built on top of the existing stand though.
Peadar
19/12/2006, 3:27 PM
Still think the cameras could and probably should be moved to the other side if a proper gantry was built on top of the existing stand though.
That would require either moving the stand back, narrowing the pitch, moving to pitch or removing the roof of the Derrynane Road side. None of that is worth the effort to make the ground look better on TV.
red bellied
19/12/2006, 4:49 PM
From todays Sligo Weekender
Forthcoming development work at The Showgrounds will see the demolition of ‘The Shed End’, which includes the old dressing-rooms, and the construction of a two-storey structure which will adjoin a revamped terrace area.
Red4Eva
19/12/2006, 9:14 PM
From todays Sligo Weekender
Forthcoming development work at The Showgrounds will see the demolition of ‘The Shed End’, which includes the old dressing-rooms, and the construction of a two-storey structure which will adjoin a revamped terrace area.
we also opened new car park with 200 spaces last week and new turnstiles will be done by start of season i'm sure. then we're puttin another 2 mini all weather pitches.
NY Hoop
20/12/2006, 10:35 AM
From todays Sligo Weekender
Forthcoming development work at The Showgrounds will see the demolition of ‘The Shed End’, which includes the old dressing-rooms, and the construction of a two-storey structure which will adjoin a revamped terrace area.
Fair play but how about a proper gantry?
KOH
Kingdom
20/12/2006, 4:11 PM
Just passed the Rovers ground in Tallaght and couldn't help what might have been. Its a pity its taking so long to get over. Its just what the south of the county needs, a proper all seater ground. Stuck in the traffic was thinking of the grounds around the country and the on-going works. When all is said and done, there will be some lovely grounds in the country that will suit needs perfectly. Rovers and their 6000 (is that correct?) place in Tallaght, Bohs either in the new place or in Dalymount (I still believe that it could be a viable ground if things went pear shaped, and with a bit of cash injected).
Cork's ground will be super when finished, as will Athlone's. Then taking into account Sligo and Galway upgrading, there is enough grounds there to stage the likes of the Euro U21 championships. Lots of good work going on.
mr.untitled
20/12/2006, 4:50 PM
Nice to see someone showing a bit of common sense.
In order to have a camera in the Derrynane side, you'd need to place it under the roof and then it would be far too low down.
not sure if i like what your implying! would building a higher tv gantry not overcome this problem, the gantry doesnt neccicarily have to sit on the roof
not sure if i like what your implying! would building a higher tv gantry not overcome this problem, the gantry doesnt neccicarily have to sit on the roof
Even with current configuration Truners Cross already looks better than other grounds on tv. The current tv gantry is also large enough that can be used as tv studio so camera used for the game can also be used for the studio. Facilities may not be much but best in the league for live tv.
BohsFans
20/12/2006, 6:35 PM
Facilities may not be much but best in the league for live tv.
Dalyer has all that + the gantry is at the back of the stand.
Dalyer has all that + the gantry is at the back of the stand.
Wheres the "tv studio" type gantry? :confused:
BohsFans
20/12/2006, 11:48 PM
Wheres the "tv studio" type gantry? :confused:
facing you!
Peadar
21/12/2006, 8:14 AM
not sure if i like what your implying! would building a higher tv gantry not overcome this problem, the gantry doesnt neccicarily have to sit on the roof
I knew Louth was a fairly lawless county but surely you've heard of planning permission? I'm certain the residents would jump at the chance of having a huge TV gantry, overlooking their houses. :rolleyes:
mr.untitled
21/12/2006, 8:41 AM
Lansdowne springs to mind there, niice to see a bit of open minded lateral thinking Peadar, Last season the x looked crap on tv (i know utd park is worse before you start) Tolka, dailyer, ritchmond and the brandywell all looked better yet turners cross is probably the better ground.
facing you!
I've never seen that box used for tv 'studio'.
monkey magic
21/12/2006, 3:40 PM
athlones stadium really starting to look impressive ;) http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/africa/south_africa/cape_town_athlone.shtml
BohsFans
21/12/2006, 4:18 PM
I've never seen that box used for tv 'studio'.
Have you not?
and it's called a gantry btw!
BleusAvantTout
21/12/2006, 10:28 PM
athlones stadium really starting to look impressive ;) http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/africa/south_africa/cape_town_athlone.shtml
It and indeed Turners Cross are both looking well. Turners Cross, at this stage, reminds me of both the North Stand and Alex Russell (Kop) Stand during construction.
Athlone is like a scaled down version of many new English grounds!
Lux Interior
22/12/2006, 12:18 AM
It and indeed Turners Cross are both looking well. Turners Cross, at this stage, reminds me of both the North Stand and Alex Russell (Kop) Stand during construction.
Athlone is like a scaled down version of many new English grounds!
Look at the link again, pops:)
passinginterest
22/12/2006, 9:44 AM
It'll be a nice away trip down to Cape Town for all the first dividion teams. Better than Monaghan I'd imagine anyway. Fair play to Athlone for coming up with such a progressive development plan. Relocation to South Africa must have scored loads of points with the IAG!
Athlone is like a scaled down version of many new English grounds!
I think thats hook line & sinker ;)
Paraic
22/12/2006, 10:43 AM
Fair play but how about a proper gantry?
KOH
The new building has a roof design that will facilitate cameras. It's at the shed end and we're still looking at the most practical (economically and access wise) way of putting a gantry over the stand on the town side. Watch this space!
monkey magic
22/12/2006, 10:45 AM
I think thats hook line & sinker ;)
indeed it is! in fairness to BAT im guessin he just didnt look at the link at all.
Peadar
15/01/2007, 10:48 AM
Here (http://corkcityfc.ie/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=175) are the latest pictures from Turners Cross...
Conor H
15/01/2007, 11:11 AM
Peadar where will away fans be now?
Last time i was there we were the Cork "hardcore" gathered for most of last seasons games.
Will we be back down that end or the opposite end of the stand?
Will the shed be taken back by the Commandos etc?
galwayhoop
15/01/2007, 11:22 AM
Here (http://corkcityfc.ie/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=175) are the latest pictures from Turners Cross...
in fairness it's beginning to look the part. if we had 22 grounds like that we wouldn't be doing too bad as a league. supposedly terryland's proposed new stand is similar in style to the 'new shed end' so here's hoping that planning permission etc comes through soon and let works begin!
BTW how long will construction have taken when the shed end is complete (assuming it finishes on time!)?
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