Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

[outspoken]

An article in the Limerick Leader on the Market's Field development.

http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/limerick-sport/markets-field-on-target-for-may-opening-1-6642273

It's a pity that the new stadium will cater for away fans by way of a small demountable stand behind the goal. I hate watching a game from behind the goal. So much of the game passes you by. It's pity there is nowhere else where away fans can be situated and actually see the game.

I'm the same I hate it your so far away from the other goal

[Dodge]

Well its better than <insert whatever away section you like here> anyway

[nigel-harps1954]

In fairness, the actual away side in Finn Park has the best view from anywhere in the ground, which can't really be said for any other away section in the league.

[Nesta99]

Bar's going into the old sweat shop,

and there was me giving it loads about substandard gear made by those indian kids...

[Mr_Parker]

What's a "demountable stand"?

One that can be taken down and moved if necessary.

[Jofspring]

Half the pre-cast steps (that the seats will be bolted to) are now in place in the Markets Field. Dressings rooms are pretty much finished, floodlights are nearly in and the pitch is in great shape. Work is going on around the exterior walls to clean them up also.

[Charlie Darwin]

How's the building in Harps getting on?

[nigel-harps1954]

How's the building in Harps getting on?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Tallaght_Stadium.jpg

[White Horse]

The model stadium.

[Mr A]

Bray have issued a statement denying responsibility for the incident in the foreground.

[Nesta99]

All the money must have gone in to the Umbro signage at the time!

[Jofspring]

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The view this morning from the top of the crane that has put in place one of the floodlights. I'd say less than half the pre-cast in there. With over a month to go till the cork game it shoild be ready for that I'd imagine.

[El-Pietro]

That pitch looks in really good nick. Looking forward to visiting, not the worst idea to have us for the opener there, we'll bring a big crowd and regardless of the home attendance it will be a good occasion. Hopefully we don't out number you though.

[Jofspring]

Ya the pitch should be top notch. Has been looked after really well, sanded a few times, has drainage in place etc...

As far as I know the away allocation will be limited to the capacity that it can hold which is around 600. That probably won't be known for sure until it is nearly completed though.

With the right advertising and a few decent results we could be looking at 1,500 home fans easily. A lot will come just for a look as much as anything.

[Acornvilla]

I live in the estate there on the left, with all the solar panels, (that never worked) handy auld walk to the ground for me anyway.

[Guitd]

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The view this morning from the top of the crane that has put in place one of the floodlights. I'd say less than half the pre-cast in there. With over a month to go till the cork game it shoild be ready for that I'd imagine.

YA a lot poles in the front of the stand will be annoying
The STADIUM in the distance looks impressive

[White Horse]

I'm sorry but that's a joke of a stadium, a slight upgrade from Jackman with a bigger box stand with big pillars blocking your view,minus the kn@ckers housing estate and grassy banks around the pitch. If this is what LOI clubs are striving for we may as well all give up.

It is dissapponting that this is what they will end up with given the amount of money that has been pumped into Limerick.

[SPXcyan]

It's a starting point at least right? it's an upgrade from Jackman Park so it's a step in the right direction in my opinion.

[Nesta99]

Its a permanent home and that is improvement straight off!

[Jofspring]

It's not amazing and everyone would have liked better, the fans raised issues about it but nothing could be done as it is completely in the hands of the LEDP. One of the main issues I'd have is they have said there is room for expansion but because they have made the pitch big enough to accommodate GAA it has taken away a lot of the space that was there.

[nigel-harps1954]

That's an absolutely HUGE step up from Jackman and anyone who suggests otherwise wants their heads examined. Jesus feckin christ, it's not even finished yet. The pitch looks immaculate and that'll be a fine main stand once it's finished. There's huge development potential there for at least another big stand across from the main stand and obviously there's yet the away stand to go in. The poles at the front of the stand are unfortunate alright, but if that's all that ends up wrong with the ground then feck it.

It's a start for Limerick and a positive move in the right direction for a club that's played in a stadium both far too big in Thomond and a stadium not fit for use in Jackman.

[punkrocket]

It'll never be finished in time for the Cork game if the crane driven doesn't keep his eye on the job.
Back to your levers man.

[jinxy lilywhite]

It's not amazing and everyone would have liked better, the fans raised issues about it but nothing could be done as it is completely in the hands of the LEDP. One of the main issues I'd have is they have said there is room for expansion but because they have made the pitch big enough to accommodate GAA it has taken away a lot of the space that was there.


On that point how far are the spectator's from the action

[thomas72]

That's an absolutely HUGE step up from Jackman and anyone who suggests otherwise wants their heads examined. Jesus feckin christ, it's not even finished yet. The pitch looks immaculate and that'll be a fine main stand once it's finished. There's huge development potential there for at least another big stand across from the main stand and obviously there's yet the away stand to go in. The poles at the front of the stand are unfortunate alright, but if that's all that ends up wrong with the ground then feck it.

It's a start for Limerick and a positive move in the right direction for a club that's played in a stadium both far too big in Thomond and a stadium not fit for use in Jackman.

Agree with this what do people expect a 15,000 all seater it's a start also there is a stand been built behind the goal for away fans not sure the capacity of it been honest.
It will have probably the best pitch in LOI football iv seen it its like a billiard table been really looked after for over a year now.
Also new state of the art dressing rooms talking to one of the builders working on them said there fantastic huge. Media room aswell.

Bit better the jackman I'd say.

[Jofspring]

Agree with this what do people expect a 15,000 all seater it's a start also there is a stand been built behind the goal for away fans not sure the capacity of it been honest.
It will have probably the best pitch in LOI football iv seen it its like a billiard table been really looked after for over a year now.
Also new state of the art dressing rooms talking to one of the builders working on them said there fantastic huge. Media room aswell.

Bit better the jackman I'd say.

Going by recent statements it doesn't seem like they are building a stand anymore for away fans but are putting in one that can be taken away again. Similar to the one in Bray and Wexford Youths. That's the impression I got from a de-mountable stand anyway.

[blueblood]

It will have probably the best pitch in LOI football iv seen it its like a billiard table been really looked after for over a year now.


But for how long tho, they'll have rugby matches on it also!

[Nesta99]

They manage at the Aviva!

[blueblood]

They manage at the Aviva!
very few games played at the Aviva, there could be a game every week in MF, the whole new pitch novelty could wear off quickly depending on finances

[LFC Blue]

very few games played at the Aviva, there could be a game every week in MF, the whole new pitch novelty could wear off quickly depending on finances

You're very negative. We're gettin a ground handed to us. A ground regarded by many as our spiritual home. I can't see what there is to be negative about to be honest.

[blueblood]

You're very negative. We're gettin a ground handed to us. A ground regarded by many as our spiritual home. I can't see what there is to be negative about to be honest.

Ya I suppose you're right it's just a pity after seeing the original plans that POS unveiled (I know, I know). The MF will certainly do for now and hopefully there's room for expansion if needed..

[mcgonigle]

But for how long tho, they'll have rugby matches on it also!

It won't be all bad, you'll get your own thread on it to read the same comments over and over!

[oriel]

I'm not sure if many on here watch the Irish League highlights on bbc1 on sat evenings, I record it, like seeing seeing the goals and players, anyway one thing I noticed today that seems to be common in some Irish League grounds is (wire) fencing.

Cliftonville have a brilliant away end stand, looks quite new too, seems perfect view, but it's ruined by shabby almost mesh wire, seems totally unwarranted. I can't think of a single LOI ground that has wire up anymore. Why is there a need for this?

I'd be interested to hear from any IL guys on here as to their thoughts on this.

Ps awful mistake by Cherrie for the Crusaders goal today, ended 1-0 too, he seemed to have started well too.

[Town Legend]

Although I haven't seen it I was told we have some sort of wire fencing up in the away section. It was up for the Pats game so maybe the Pats fans would be the ones to tell us what it's like. I know if there's fan encroachment onto the pitch the club can be fined. So I suppose it was put up for that reason.

[Dodge]

It was a metal fence (painted green). Didn't bother me at all tbh as it wasn't very high so didn't block any of the action

[Paddyfield]

Brand new dressing room are as good as ready in Deacy Park. They're wired, tiled and plumbed. They're located under the newer of the two stands now known as The Comer Stand. Teams will emerge from a tunnel under the stand. There are currently offices and a hospitality room located under the stand. Michael D has his own parking space outside the door.

It's unclear what will happen to the current dressing rooms. That building is over 20 years old. Speculation that a bar will be opened but is unlikely. It's also unlikely to be an exhibition room to display the success of Galway United in the League of Ireland since 1977.

Next phase will start in May which will see both ends of the Comer Stand insulated with glass. No more cold breezes coming in from the Corrib, even on balmy summer evenings.

[outspoken]

Brand new dressing room are as good as ready in Deacy Park. They're wired, tiled and plumbed. They're located under the newer of the two stands now known as The Comer Stand. Teams will emerge from a tunnel under the stand. There are currently offices and a hospitality room located under the stand. Michael D has his own parking space outside the door.

It's unclear what will happen to the current dressing rooms. That building is over 20 years old. Speculation that a bar will be opened but is unlikely. It's also unlikely to be an exhibition room to display the success of Galway United in the League of Ireland since 1977.

Next phase will start in May which will see both ends of the Comer Stand insulated with glass. No more cold breezes coming in from the Corrib, even on balmy summer evenings.

Best stadium in the league for me

[nigel-harps1954]

Sensible option for Galway FA is to demolish the old clubhouse and build a small simple stand at that end similar to that of Showgrounds.

Like outspoken, I believe it to be one of the nicer stadiums in the league, but I really dislike stadiums with open ends.

[IsMiseSean]

Next phase will start in May which will see both ends of the Comer Stand insulated with glass. No more cold breezes coming in from the Corrib, even on balmy summer evenings.

I sat in the 'G' one night... Never again!! :excruciating:

[outspoken]

Sensible option for Galway FA is to demolish the old clubhouse and build a small simple stand at that end similar to that of Showgrounds.

Like outspoken, I believe it to be one of the nicer stadiums in the league, but I really dislike stadiums with open ends.

Yeah that's the only thing I don't like about terryland but with both stands roofed and relatively low the noise really stays inside the ground so the atmosphere isn't affected. A small stand behind the goals though would be epic

[Mr A]

Shels fans not keen on a Dalymount move: http://dublinpeople.ie/article.php?id=4813&l=100

[Jofspring]

Just been confirmed the official opening date for the Markets Field will be June 5th vs Drogheda. An absolute disaster in my eyes and I wouldn't be surprised if the place is half empty. Missing the chance for the Cork match is a massive missed opportunity to build it up massively and pack the place out.

[nigel-harps1954]

Just been confirmed the official opening date for the Markets Field will be June 5th vs Drogheda. An absolute disaster in my eyes and I wouldn't be surprised if the place is half empty. Missing the chance for the Cork match is a massive missed opportunity to build it up massively and pack the place out.

On the other hand...you could get lucky and the ground could be half full.

[Dalymountrower]

[QUOTE=Mr A;1814904]Shels fans not keen on a Dalymount move: http://dublinpeople.ie/article.php?id=4813&l=100[/QUOTE
Very short sighted from Shels.They will ground share wilth Bohs when Tolka is closed down on Fire and Health and Safety grounds.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Just been confirmed the official opening date for the Markets Field will be June 5th vs Drogheda. An absolute disaster in my eyes and I wouldn't be surprised if the place is half empty. Missing the chance for the Cork match is a massive missed opportunity to build it up massively and pack the place out.

I dunno, better chance of a result against Drogs at least. You can imagine the deflation if a crowd turned up for the Cork game and a repeat of Turner's Cross happened.

[Jofspring]

On the other hand...you could get lucky and the ground could be half full.


I dunno, better chance of a result against Drogs at least. You can imagine the deflation if a crowd turned up for the Cork game and a repeat of Turner's Cross happened.

I'd expect a decent enough crowd. I hope I'm wrong but at the moment we don't look like we would beat Drogheda. So we could be looking at an average at best crowd and a bad result where as a good crowd and a loss to one of the top teams might have been a bit easier to take. Hopefully I'm wrong, a big crowd comes and we trounce Drogheda but experience tells me we won't.

[GalwayFrancis]

Sensible option for Galway FA is to demolish the old clubhouse and build a small simple stand at that end similar to that of Showgrounds.
I had a think about this, if and when another stand is warranted, we could build at the carpark end. Float the stand over some car park spaces. Easy enough. What does the new shed in Cork hold? No reason we couldn't build that our better. Any Ideal what it cost?

[Nesta99]

A kind of rule of thumb is €1mil per thousand seats. Id imagine that would include under stand offices and toilets etc. Something like behind the goal in Sligo with a roof could be doable and raised enough to keep some parking. I doubt it would be near €1mil for a similar type of stand of 1000.

[Charlie Darwin]

A kind of rule of thumb is €1mil per thousand seats.
In Ireland you have to double that.

[Nesta99]

In Ireland you have to double that.

Is that what SDCC say when they collect the rent?

[Charlie Darwin]

Is that what SDCC say when they collect the rent?
Dunno, the FAI pay our rent in between organising money-spinning friendlies.