View Full Version : Tolka Park closed down?
Réiteoir
24/04/2007, 12:14 PM
Actually he's missed a load of words from there - must be a wireless keyboard Dodge is using:
The fact that they think the GAA Agenda Driven Journos were complaining about Bankrupt Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for the evil GAA-hating Shamrock Rovers squatting on it in the Super Duper Premiership nobody but Delaney and Maxi would care...
hoops1
24/04/2007, 12:46 PM
Keely is some ****** with his latest comments about Rovers criticism of Tolka.
Especially the role he played in the fiasco. Myabe if he opened his word hole then Rovers mightnt actually need Tolka.*****
NY Hoop
24/04/2007, 2:03 PM
Almost funny but the missing word is Rovers.
KOH
GavinZac
24/04/2007, 2:08 PM
Almost funny but the missing word is Rovers.
KOH
You hardly expect everybody to write out the full club name every time? They shortened it to your club's nickname.
You hardly expect everybody to write out the full club name every time? They shortened it to your club's nickname.
??????????
NY Hoop
24/04/2007, 3:29 PM
You hardly expect everybody to write out the full club name every time? They shortened it to your club's nickname.
Your signature is wrong this time.
KOH
MojoPin
24/04/2007, 5:42 PM
www.loi.ie
confirms that shels are playing at whitehall
Schumi
24/04/2007, 6:17 PM
Almost funny but the missing word is Rovers.
How are Sligo involved?
Jerry The Saint
24/04/2007, 6:29 PM
How are Sligo involved?
The fact that they think Rovers Journos were complaining about Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for Shamrock playing on it in the premier nobody would care...
Shels must have been complaining about that Eamonn Sweeney fella that writes in the Sunday Indo.
GavinZac
25/04/2007, 12:56 AM
Your signature is wrong this time.
KOH
You shamrock fans sure do confuse me sometimes.
KOH
OhNoYouDidn't
25/04/2007, 1:08 AM
Shels must have been complaining about that Eamonn Sweeney fella that writes in the Sunday Indo.
He has taken the 40 pieces and is a bogball writer now.
LeviathanNI
25/04/2007, 1:16 AM
Is this the reason that the Setanta Final, if being played by two Southern teams, will be played in Cork? (apparently)
Risteard
25/04/2007, 1:32 AM
In addition to the fact that the rest of the ground is looking a bit dilapidated (judging from the last time I was up there, loads of broken seats, worst bogs ever etc.)
I'd imagine it would have gotten the nod alright if these were fixed and the pitch was in top nick.
NY Hoop
25/04/2007, 10:35 AM
You shamrock fans sure do confuse me sometimes.
KOH
Never hard to confuse a langer.
Good decision to have the Setanta in turners cross.
KOH
Jerry The Saint
25/04/2007, 10:47 AM
Good decision to have the Setanta in turners cross.
The what:confused:
I think you left out two words.
NY Hoop
25/04/2007, 10:49 AM
The what:confused:
I think you left out two words.
Would they be FCUK OFF:D
KOH
Dodge
25/04/2007, 10:56 AM
yep...
Good decision to have the Setanta in Cork? Fcuk off!
neutrino
25/04/2007, 12:26 PM
www.loi.ie
confirms that shels are playing at whitehall
what's the process for being allowed up sticks to whitehall ? so are we to assume whitehall is up to standard in terms of licensing or does it even have to be :confused:
Jerry The Saint
25/04/2007, 1:06 PM
what's the process for being allowed up sticks to whitehall ? so are we to assume whitehall is up to standard in terms of licensing or does it even have to be :confused:
http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0113/dublincity.html
It had been anticipated that Dermot Keely's Vikings would operate out of Home Farm's grounds in Whitehall but, according to the club, infrastructural problems proved insurmountable.
Doesn't specifically say whether Whitehall was unacceptable for any license or just a Premier one. Would be nice to know if it has been passed fit for the size of crowd expected.
OhNoYouDidn't
25/04/2007, 1:13 PM
I presume the league gave them a pass as its a once off. Considering it was the league who made them fix the pitch in the first place....
And it was the league who decided that having a fit playing surface wasn't part of licensing (unlike colour of exits or availability of hot food)
Schumi
25/04/2007, 3:10 PM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0113/dublincity.html
Doesn't specifically say whether Whitehall was unacceptable for any license or just a Premier one. Would be nice to know if it has been passed fit for the size of crowd expected.Dublin City played there in the first division the previous year so I'd say it's OK for a first division license.
Think that was a derogation thing
There are no seats in Whitehall. Do 1st division grounds need seats?
Raheny Red
25/04/2007, 3:54 PM
Think that was a derogation thing
There are no seats in Whitehall. Do 1st division grounds need seats?
I think 250 covered?!
Sheridan
25/04/2007, 4:04 PM
There's definite a minimum requirement which Whitehall doesn't meet by virtue of not having any. Dublin City played there on the basis that it was to be upgraded to Premier Division standard (6,000+ all-seater) in the near future. All the necessary funding had been secured in conjunction with the FAI but divisions within Home Farm scuppered the deal (as they had about ten years earlier when even more ambitious plans were in place and builders on standby.)
BohsFans
25/04/2007, 4:19 PM
There's definite a minimum requirement which Whitehall doesn't meet by virtue of not having any. Dublin City played there on the basis that it was to be upgraded to Premier Division standard (6,000+ all-seater) in the near future. All the necessary funding had been secured in conjunction with the FAI but divisions within Home Farm scuppered the deal (as they had about ten years earlier when even more ambitious plans were in place and builders on standby.)
I remember seeing PP application on Swords Rd alright.
I think it was for a 600 main stand with the club house being extended as well.
Sheridan
25/04/2007, 4:34 PM
Yeah, the plans looked great. This is going back a while, mid-late nineties. I think the second phase involved building a second tier with corporate boxes above the stand. As usual, the cradle-snatching/child-exporting wing of Home Farm prevailed over the progressive wing which was interested in improving infrastructure.
hoops1
25/04/2007, 4:40 PM
Yeah, the plans looked great. This is going back a while, mid-late nineties. I think the second phase involved building a second tier with corporate boxes above the stand. As usual, the cradle-snatching/child-exporting wing of Home Farm prevailed over the progressive wing which was interested in improving infrastructure.
Home Farm have produced numerous full internationals, While DC produced
nobody. I think you have it mixed up who is the progressive side
Sheridan
25/04/2007, 4:47 PM
Jesus, do I need to spray myself with dopey hooped gimp repellent or something? Dublin City weren't involved in either of these disputes, they didn't exist when the first one occurred. Home Farm have some good coaches but they've seldom "produced" anyone of note. Essentially all they do is scout youth clubs for talented players, induct them into their system, give them some basic training and ship them abroad en masse. Home Farm and their ilk have probably had a detrimental effect on Irish football in the past 15-20 years.
hoops1
25/04/2007, 4:53 PM
Jesus, Home Farm have some good coaches but they've seldom "produced" anyone of note.
Hardly anyone of note are you some sort of fcuking comedian
Gary Kelly, Richard Dunne, Alan Maybury,Ronnie Whelan, Stephen Mc Phail there is 5 for a start
Who played nearly all their football at HF one of the great instiutions of Irish Soccer
Comparing DC to HF is a joke, do yourself a favour read up on them
OneRedArmy
25/04/2007, 6:16 PM
Comparing DC to HF is a joke, do yourself a favour read up on themOh, please no, for the love of God, can we not let that discussion start up again.
Steve, restrain yourself......:D
OhNoYouDidn't
25/04/2007, 7:07 PM
Hardly anyone of note are you some sort of fcuking comedian
Gary Kelly, Richard Dunne, Alan Maybury,Ronnie Whelan, Stephen Mc Phail there is 5 for a start
Who played nearly all their football at HF one of the great instiutions of Irish Soccer
Comparing DC to HF is a joke, do yourself a favour read up on them
to be fair, I doubt a CHF fan needs to 'read up' on home farm.
Poor Student
25/04/2007, 7:13 PM
Hardly anyone of note are you some sort of fcuking comedian
Gary Kelly, Richard Dunne, Alan Maybury,Ronnie Whelan, Stephen Mc Phail there is 5 for a start
Who played nearly all their football at HF one of the great instiutions of Irish Soccer
Comparing DC to HF is a joke, do yourself a favour read up on them
He puts "produced" in inverted commas as he was insinuating they just pluck already produced players rather than develop them not because he reckons they've never brought anyone of note through their ranks.
hoops1
25/04/2007, 9:18 PM
The named players played all their schoolboy football at HF.They were schooled in good football habits there. Then moved to England to become successful.
You dont get anymore produced than that.To say that one of the most successful nurserys in Irish football has had a detrimental effect on Irish football is
blatant nonsense
drummerboy
26/04/2007, 8:34 AM
Jesus, do I need to spray myself with dopey hooped gimp repellent or something? Dublin City weren't involved in either of these disputes, they didn't exist when the first one occurred. Home Farm have some good coaches but they've seldom "produced" anyone of note. Essentially all they do is scout youth clubs for talented players, induct them into their system, give them some basic training and ship them abroad en masse. Home Farm and their ilk have probably had a detrimental effect on Irish football in the past 15-20 years.
I reckon the likes of Darren O'Dea, Owen Garvan, Shane Supple, Chris McCann will prove you wrong. Don't most big schoolboy clubs poach players from other clubs.
NY Hoop
26/04/2007, 9:59 AM
Jesus, do I need to spray myself with dopey hooped gimp repellent or something? Dublin City weren't involved in either of these disputes, they didn't exist when the first one occurred. Home Farm have some good coaches but they've seldom "produced" anyone of note. Essentially all they do is scout youth clubs for talented players, induct them into their system, give them some basic training and ship them abroad en masse. Home Farm and their ilk have probably had a detrimental effect on Irish football in the past 15-20 years.
You need to spray yourself with some IQ because that is probably the stupidest thing I've ever read on this forum. Oh dear. Stick to cricket son.
KOH
To say that one of the most successful nurserys in Irish football has had a detrimental effect on Irish football is
blatant nonsense
How many have they sent over who haven't made it have been lost to football? The whole concept of a "nursery" club for British teams is detrimental to Irish Football. The route obviously should be underage football feeding into League football here, with then the top players getting picked up. More like a cattle mart than a nursery.
hoops1
26/04/2007, 12:48 PM
They have sent dozens into the EL probably more than any other Schoolboy club
They have sent dozens into the EL probably more than any other Schoolboy club
And how many have they sent to England? I don't see any feckin plaque on the club bar for all them?
hoops1
26/04/2007, 2:31 PM
A lot less than into the EL. No plaque in the bar boo ****ing hoo.
The dream of all players is to get there name on a plaque in a bar:rolleyes:
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