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London-Irish
16/10/2007, 10:01 AM
Are there likely to be any new stadiums in the Eircom League next season? What is the latest on UCD's move? What about the new lower division they were talking about - any new clubs and grounds in that? Thanks in advance.
paudie
16/10/2007, 11:24 AM
I think UCD should be in the Belfield Bowl for next season.

New stands being built in Waterford, Cobh, Wexford, Pats (I think).
Cobh stand should be finished for this season.

The A leageu will replace the U21 league for next season. Not sure what non current EL clubs will be taking part in it.
Port Saint
16/10/2007, 11:34 AM
Pats don't have any planning permission to build afaik
centre mid
16/10/2007, 11:40 AM
I think the seated section (near the dart line) of the Carlisle will be covered at some stage next season.
Lim till i die
16/10/2007, 11:48 AM
Limerick are building yet another in our long line of stands :o
John83
16/10/2007, 1:04 PM
Are there likely to be any new stadiums in the Eircom League next season? What is the latest on UCD's move? What about the new lower division they were talking about - any new clubs and grounds in that? Thanks in advance.
Stadia.

And yes, UCD will be in the Bowl next season.
Dodge
16/10/2007, 1:15 PM
Stadia.


Both stadiums and stadia are deemed correct.
(http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/stadium?view=uk)
John83
16/10/2007, 1:23 PM
Lazy modern usage Dodge - this idea that if enough ignorant people spell something soemthing, then the two spellings are equally valid.
dcfcsteve
16/10/2007, 1:25 PM
Stadia.

And yes, UCD will be in the Bowl next season.

Good stuff.

Any photos of it yet ? Do you have a big opening game/friendly lined-up ?
John83
16/10/2007, 1:36 PM
Good stuff.

Any photos of it yet ? Do you have a big opening game/friendly lined-up ?
Some here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v239/SchumiUCD/Bowl/3rd%20September/

I don't know about the opening game yet.
dcfcsteve
16/10/2007, 1:43 PM
Some here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v239/SchumiUCD/Bowl/3rd%20September/

I don't know about the opening game yet.

What's capacity going to be ?

Will it be seating on one side only ?
Schumi
16/10/2007, 1:45 PM
What's capacity going to be ?
3,000 I think, 1,500 seated.


Will it be seating on one side only ?For the moment anyway.
John83
16/10/2007, 1:49 PM
There's an ambitious multi-phase plan to expand it. I doubt it'll ever go the whole way, short of the eL suddenly becoming extraordinarily popular, but it's in place.
dcfcsteve
16/10/2007, 1:51 PM
There's an ambitious multi-phase plan to expand it. I doubt it'll ever go the whole way, short of the eL suddenly becoming extraordinarily popular, but it's in place.

If yee made Europe a few times there might be the incentive to expand the seating - a la Longford and City...... :D
Flume
16/10/2007, 5:06 PM
The bowl is a kip!Its geared towards rugby and to be honest it really is nothing special.
centre mid
16/10/2007, 5:11 PM
The bowl is a kip!Its geared towards rugby and to be honest it really is nothing special.
Thats the spirit Flume
sligoman
16/10/2007, 5:12 PM
Looking at the pictures, it doesn't look like much of an improvement on Belfield but I'll wait to see it in person before criticising.
John83
16/10/2007, 5:27 PM
The bowl is a kip!Its geared towards rugby and to be honest it really is nothing special.
You've been there since they did it up?
Jerry The Saint
16/10/2007, 6:11 PM
Lazy modern usage Dodge - this idea that if enough ignorant people spell something soemthing, then the two spellings are equally valid.

Taht's just bda speling tho, isn't it? Not the same thing at all. Anyway, if stadium is a Latin word, shouldn't the plural be "stadii"? Or if you're speaking English, you know, "stadiums":confused:

Of course, you may disagree with the common usage but I don't think the foot.ie fora are the appropriate place for this discussion.
DmanDmythDledge
16/10/2007, 6:16 PM
The bowl is a kip!Its geared towards rugby...
Which is why the football club paid for it to be done up?


Looking at the pictures, it doesn't look like much of an improvement on Belfield but I'll wait to see it in person before criticising.
The stand is far better. I can't understand how people fail to notice that.
Dazzy
16/10/2007, 6:42 PM
The stand is far better. I can't understand how people fail to notice that.

I wonder if the seats will take all the jumping like Belfield:D
John83
16/10/2007, 6:59 PM
I wonder if the seats will take all the jumping like Belfield:D
Now, I'm no structural engineer, but I reckon the concrete under them should be a bit sturdier than the old planks in Belfield Park.
Soko
16/10/2007, 7:26 PM
Lazy modern usage Dodge - this idea that if enough ignorant people spell something soemthing, then the two spellings are equally valid.




Thankfully you spotted it just in time so. A really vital interception:rolleyes:
Youths4Ever
16/10/2007, 7:56 PM
Wexford Youths are waiting on their planning permission. Ambitious plans club shop, new dressing rooms. Unblocked view from any seat no pillars that kind of design.
paul_oshea
16/10/2007, 8:20 PM
Some here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v239/SchumiUCD/Bowl/3rd%20September/

I don't know about the opening game yet.

nice pictures, but it doesnt look much like a "bowl"
Poor Student
16/10/2007, 8:21 PM
nice pictures, but it doesnt look much like a "bowl"

It's dug into the ground hence the bowl name.
paul_oshea
16/10/2007, 8:23 PM
It's dug into the ground hence the bowl name.
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ahhhh.........:confused:
Poor Student
16/10/2007, 8:46 PM
ahhhh.........:confused:

What does a groove dug into the ground for a stadium look like? It's a bowl shape.
kdjaC
16/10/2007, 8:53 PM
Wexford Youths are waiting on their planning permission. Ambitious plans club shop, new dressing rooms. Unblocked view from any seat no pillars that kind of design.

Wallace is waiting on PP after building most of Dublin, seriously?



kdjac
Schumi
16/10/2007, 9:05 PM
if stadium is a Latin word, shouldn't the plural be "stadii"?No. Learn some Latin.
atfconline
16/10/2007, 10:30 PM
Wexford Youths are waiting on their planning permission. Ambitious plans club shop, new dressing rooms. Unblocked view from any seat no pillars that kind of design.

Pity the floodlights weren't put at the corners of the pitch so... :confused:
gael353
16/10/2007, 10:37 PM
Pity the floodlights weren't put at the corners of the pitch so... :confused:


oooooooo check and mate!;)
Jerry The Saint
16/10/2007, 10:54 PM
No. Learn some Latin.


Yes Sir! Anything you say! Ego mos satus iam.



Just cos you asked so nicely.
Bald Student
17/10/2007, 1:16 AM
Now, I'm no structural engineer, but I reckon the concrete under them should be a bit sturdier than the old planks in Belfield Park.The planks have a nice bounce in them.
dcfcsteve
17/10/2007, 10:29 AM
It's dug into the ground hence the bowl name.

Surely that makes it the 'Belfield Hole' instead.....?

:D
bohsmug
17/10/2007, 10:46 AM
Surely that makes it the 'Belfield Hole' instead.....?



:D:D

That's what I'm gonna call it anyway!
btid1
17/10/2007, 10:54 AM
Who builds a stand in this day and age with poles blocking the spectators view??
Knappagh Red
17/10/2007, 10:57 AM
Bohemians about 7 years ago
dcfcsteve
17/10/2007, 10:57 AM
Who builds a stand in this day and age with poles blocking the spectators view??

Bray, UCD.....

:D
Jerry The Saint
17/10/2007, 11:04 AM
Who builds a stand in this day and age with poles blocking the spectators view??

Polish FA?

Sorry, that was poor. No poles on Pats new stand :) (no roof either :()
btid1
17/10/2007, 11:06 AM
Bohemians about 7 years ago

Case in point!!

I think the key to your comment is the 7 YEARS BIT!!!!


Plus I think you will find there is only 2 poles in a 3,000 seat stand......

Jesus!!
John83
17/10/2007, 11:11 AM
Who builds a stand in this day and age with poles blocking the spectators view??
That's the existing roof, which doesn't cover the new seats. I think it's supposed to be replaced next year or something.
HulaHoop
17/10/2007, 4:26 PM
As well as the Belfield Bowl there might be another new ground in the league next season ;)
Mr A
17/10/2007, 4:34 PM
No way, we'll never get the new Finn Park built that quickly.
passerrby
17/10/2007, 5:04 PM
As well as the Belfield Bowl there might be another new ground in the league next season ;)

any word on the judicial review thinkthey started yesterday.. best of luck
Sam_Heggy
17/10/2007, 5:08 PM
No way, we'll never get the new Finn Park built that quickly.

Those fudging monkeys, ill have to whip them all the harder now and less food and water breaks :p
Flume
17/10/2007, 5:45 PM
You've been there since they did it up?

Yes.Im up there 5 days a week.

Not trying to be too down on it as its nice to see clubs make an effort.But at the moment there really is verry little difference between the new ground and the old one apart from the fact that the new one is in hole. Plus rugby will be on this now so the pitch is going to see a lot of use.
DmanDmythDledge
17/10/2007, 7:50 PM
Seriously, how thick are you? Just compare the two stands ffs.
Flume
17/10/2007, 8:03 PM
Seriously, how thick are you? Just compare the two stands ffs.

I consider that a personal attack.I know its not going to happen but on any other forum you would be banned.

If you read back over my comment you will see that i did. Its almost exactly the same as belfield. The only difference is that its in a hole.Keeping up?
CollegeTillIDie
17/10/2007, 8:06 PM
Is the New Finn Park going to be called '' Finn Park 2 : The Sequel?'' :D