The Shed on the way out.

[red bellied]

Walking past the Showgrounds yesterday and seen the Shed been dismantled. Its come to a quiet end for the glorious Shed.

[1 9 2 8]

It’s kind of retarded knocking it down before we get planning permission for a new stand. Shed End RIP:(

[The Stars]

Where are the Shed Heads going to go now? Main Stand and get an atmosphere going?

[SligoBrewer]

i dunno where i'll go now.. probably the blue stand

can't understand the thinking in knocking it down..
the 1 place where there was (a bit of) an atmosphere

[The Stars]

They knocked it down so they can build a new stand in its place.
It will probably take til this time next year before its done but its a start knocking it anyway.
I think we should get one place in the main stand where all the shed heads and anyone else who wants to sing can go.
This would also help to get the whole stand singing.

[Red&White Rover]

can't understand the thinking in knocking it down..
the 1 place where there was (a bit of) an atmosphere in fairness it was the oldest part of the ground, and was out of place, and it had its days years ago....where to next year...i guess i'll be heading to the main stand and help get WR and The Stars idea of getting the main stand going...

[feo123]

the shed heads dont and wont mix with any other supporters!

[Red4Eva]

the shed heads dont and wont mix with any other supporters!


they don't really have any choice now. i know a cupla are absoulte gobsh*tes but i'd say they will mingle with other supporters now. one things for certain, evry1 in behind away dug out when bohs are in town. i knew the shed end terrace was being levelled but got a bit of shock when i was in showgrounds this evening.

[feo123]

ya definatly everyone over right behind the bohs dug-out...some craic that night...cant wait!

[Rory H]

i think the blue stand will be the place next season..hopefully they will join us....



the 1 place where there was (a bit of) an atmosphere

the one place where they abuse the opposition/ref more than support the team you mean:D

[Conor H]

the shed heads dont and wont mix with any other supporters!

How sad.

Quite ironic that the die hards of Sligo Rovers want nothing to do with the rest of Sligo Rovers.

Go to the blue stand.There'll be to many of the "bag of tayto" birgade in the new stand.Wouldn't it be easier to get an atmosphere going in the blue stand? considering the roof is lower and it's where the away fans will be.Also it would ensure Mr Davey would be stewarding that side of the ground!:p

[Red&White Rover]

How sad.

Quite ironic that the die hards of Sligo Rovers want nothing to do with the rest of Sligo Rovers.

Go to the blue stand.There'll be to many of the "bag of tayto" birgade in the new stand.Wouldn't it be easier to get an atmosphere going in the blue stand? considering the roof is lower and it's where the away fans will be.Also it would ensure Mr Davey would be stewarding that side of the ground!:p

with a shower of hooligans from Galway coming up, it's guranteed he'll be coming over there anyway!:p

[Red4Eva]

How sad.

Quite ironic that the die hards of Sligo Rovers want nothing to do with the rest of Sligo Rovers.

Go to the blue stand.There'll be to many of the "bag of tayto" birgade in the new stand.Wouldn't it be easier to get an atmosphere going in the blue stand? considering the roof is lower and it's where the away fans will be.Also it would ensure Mr Davey would be stewarding that side of the ground!:p

they not die hards at all. 2 or 3 of em would make the effort to go to most away game but some of em you'll rarely see at an away game. i was talkin to "one punch" olly davey yesterday and he sez they have planning permission for the re-development of the shed end but money's the problem.

[Conor H]

Im sure Ollie will take a hands on approach to get the money!

[DonalE]

i knew the shed end terrace was being levelled but got a bit of shock when i was in showgrounds this evening.

Is that why ya played so bad?

[Only1Rovers]

If they have planning permission they must have some sort of design for new stand, does anyone know what is will look like?

[dublinred]

If they have planning permission they must have some sort of design for new stand, does anyone know what is will look like?

Heard indoor football / basketball arena and gym downstairs , clubhouse upstairs terracing at front similar to a greyhound stadium stand.

[Only1Rovers]

Heard indoor football / basketball arena and gym downstairs , clubhouse upstairs terracing at front similar to a greyhound stadium stand.

Home for the all stars? t'would be good to use the Showgrounds for more than just soccer and the occasional Fun Fair.

[sligoman]

Heard indoor football / basketball arena and gym downstairs , clubhouse upstairs terracing at front similar to a greyhound stadium stand.Heard that too but also heard they were putting a swimming pool there somewhere too, from an unreliable source so wouldn't believe much yet;).

[showgies]

Plans are already done for the building. It consists of a gym and shower area on the bottom and 2 conference areas on the first floor overlooking the pitch with terracing at the front for spectators. It also overlooks the astro pitch

[SligoBrewer]

i heard the dressing rooms were going back there as well...
does anyone know if its true?
has anyone ACTUALLY seen definate plans?

[1 9 2 8]

I prefer terracing but would it not want to be seated for UEFA games AFAIK Ray Gallagher is the only one who saw the plans :D

[showgies]

i heard the dressing rooms were going back there as well...
does anyone know if its true?
has anyone ACTUALLY seen definate plans?

There are dressing rooms going in there but I think they are to be used the astro pitch

[red bellied]

Article in the Champion today about the Shed, great photo of it in the title decider against Shams in 1977. People on the roof and everything, I kid you not!

[SligoBrewer]

Article in the Champion today about the Shed, great photo of it in the title decider against Shams in 1977. People on the roof and everything, I kid you not!

im annoyed that it has been knnocked down and then the devolpment thats gonna be taking pace will now be at the railway end though..

what was wrong with leaving it up?

[Red&White Rover]

what was wrong with leaving it up?

i guess they felt it was unsightly and potentially a hazard?

[SligoBrewer]

i guess they felt it was unsightly and potentially a hazard?

maybe.. maybe...

i hope its replacement will be terraced though

[neutrino]

maybe.. maybe...

i hope its replacement will be terraced though

i think days of terracing are gone. u need to look to get to an all seater at some stage. replacing with a seated stand would be the job. then just call the new stand 'The Shed' ala what chelsea did

said in other post just there dat shed was knocked due to asbestos.

[SligoBrewer]

i think days of terracing are gone. u need to look to get to an all seater at some stage. replacing with a seated stand would be the job. then just call the new stand 'The Shed' ala what chelsea did

said in other post just there dat shed was knocked due to asbestos.

all seater = no atmosphere...

can we not do this...SIMILAR TO OTHER PROJECTS

build the shed new but with terracing..
and then if we get in to europe put in permanent seats..

it can easily be done over 5 months

[Guts&Glory]

i think days of terracing are gone. u need to look to get to an all seater at some stage. replacing with a seated stand would be the job. then just call the new stand 'The Shed' ala what chelsea did

said in other post just there dat shed was knocked due to asbestos.

I know you are only relaying what you read Nutrino but I would query the asbestos thing.

The Shed had a corregated iron roof with wood beams and plaster/cement walls (with lovely white flaky paint).

I cannot see where the asbestos may be in situ.

[Only1Rovers]

I haven't got a clue what asbestos is nor its purpose, apart from it being pretty evil sh*t, but the word is it was in the roof...

[Guts&Glory]

I haven't got a clue what asbestos is nor its purpose, apart from it being pretty evil sh*t, but the word is it was in the roof...

Asbestos is a noncombustible fibre used primarily in the 70's and 80's in construction as a fire retardent and insulation material.

The problem arises when you try to break up the fibre, small particles (dust in effect) that result from the breaking up of the fibre are the particles that people inhale and can lead to lung problems including breathing difficulties and and lung cancer in later life.

As such material was usually placed in a roof cavity or void (similar to modern day insulation) I dont think the Shed could have had same in situ.

[Only1Rovers]

Yea why would they want to insulate it? I doubt that was high on the agenda when they were designing it.

[the rovers]

i know its terrible the shed is gone but on the atmosphere point really what atmosphere? the shed heads did do some singing but they get drowned out very easily. would all the "true fans" not be better off in the lovely new stand and make the most of the biggest area on the grounds?

[Only1Rovers]

It they roofed a section of the railway end, could make it into the new shed. Better view of pitch from the railway end it raised higher.

[SligoBrewer]

why would they do that now?

the devolpment is taking place that end now

[Only1Rovers]

why would they do that now?
the devolpment is taking place that end now

Which end are you talking about?

[red bellied]

Its the Shed end for the new stand and gym but you will probably be looking at mountains of muck for awhile yet. The old entrance has been knocked so the new turnstiles and gate should hopefully be finished soon.

[SligoBrewer]

Which end are you talking about?

the railway end, thats what was said at the meeting

[DonalE]

Its the shed end that'll be developed. They said the building will over look the pitch and the astro turf pitch.

[Only1Rovers]

My point is, could they roof a section of the railway end while the development is taking place. No one is gonna get the crowd going in the new stand. If the hard core relocated under a roofed railway end some atmosphere could be created...

[Midgit]

I agree but there is not a chance mate!
The club will be using most of thier funds to build at the shed end so their will be a lack of money to put a roof at the railway end.