Why don't Rovers return to RDS ? [Archive]

Tony Soprano

07/12/2007, 10:27 PM

is there something I'm missing here ?

execellent ground (by EL standards)

all seater

great transport links

in Rovers south dublin heartland

what's the problem ?

some disruption from horse show / leinster rugby, but only minor

niallsparky

07/12/2007, 11:21 PM

Leinster usually play on Friday nights. Besides, it's much to big for them and would cost them too much to rent.

Tony Soprano

07/12/2007, 11:48 PM

ground sharing with leinster would not be a problem

they only play there every second friday and fixtures could be arranged accordingly, this is very common and not a problem (watford, wycombe, wigan, reading, swansea all share with rugby clubs)

why would the rent be so high ? It would be in RDS's interest to get Rovers back and they wouldn't proce them out of it

i cannot understand why

1 - they left the RDS
2 - they don't go back (for the short term, medium term or long term, although IMO RDS is a better option than Tallaght when completed)

as for the size, I don't think it would be a problem, it only holds about 18,000, which isn't that much bigger than tolka or dalymount

Theskinloyal

08/12/2007, 9:56 AM

OneRedArmy

08/12/2007, 10:08 AM

as for the size, I don't think it would be a problem, it only holds about 18,000, which isn't that much bigger than tolka or dalymountOnly if you consider double as not that much bigger.

manic da hoop

08/12/2007, 12:55 PM

Simple reason= way too expensive.

WexCar

08/12/2007, 12:57 PM

the pitch was shocking plus it wouldn't be much better if the egg - chasers are tearing it up all day on the Friday.

they wouldn't have to worry bout tat for the 4 months during the rugby off-season

kdjaC

08/12/2007, 4:11 PM

Especially seeing Rovers were seeking Donnybrook (Leinster's old ground) as a venue so they are obviously lines of communication there between the two. The reason they left would have to be financial something that we don't know about, mind u the pitch was shocking plus it wouldn't be much better if the egg - chasers are tearing it up all day on the Friday.

I'm sure they could organise their fixtures for days when Leinster are playing away etc.

the guy who runs the RDS is on the board of Rovers would imagine if it was possible and feasible it would happen.

kdjac

khoop

08/12/2007, 9:06 PM

the guy who runs the RDS is on the board of Rovers would imagine if it was possible and feasible it would happen

Who's that then? Name please.

Or do you just make this sh*te up???

Tony Soprano

08/12/2007, 10:44 PM

Simple reason= way too expensive.

why so expensive ? are there hidden costs we don't know about ?

it woudl be in ther RDS's interests for them to play there, would they price them out of it ?

even if there were bigger costs it would be worth it - they would get bigger crowds at RDS

donnybrook is another obvious venue for them when it is done up

why are rovers even bothering with the the tallaght move when there are not one but two decent stadiums in prime locations in their traditional heartland ?

Tony Soprano

08/12/2007, 10:48 PM

Especially seeing Rovers were seeking Donnybrook (Leinster's old ground) as a venue so they are obviously lines of communication there between the two. The reason they left would have to be financial something that we don't know about, mind u the pitch was shocking plus it wouldn't be much better if the egg - chasers are tearing it up all day on the Friday.

I'm sure they could organise their fixtures for days when Leinster are playing away etc.

do you know why the donnybrook talks fell through (or are they ongoing?)

the rugby and pitch wouldn't be a big deal and would only be short term anyway, leinster will be switching to donnybrook and landsdowne for mnay games once completed, and even in the meantime the seasons only overlap partially

kdjaC

08/12/2007, 11:03 PM

Who's that then? Name please.

Or do you just make this sh*te up???

your board, you should know..... www.google.ie could help you.

i could tell you but your retarded reply compells me not too.

kdjac

Theskinloyal

09/12/2007, 12:44 PM

Anyone else think Rovers not going to Donnybrook might have something to do with local community (ie the Ross O'Carroll - Kelly crowd) not wanting them around.

pete

09/12/2007, 5:49 PM

Rovers average crowds of 2,000 would be lost in 18,000 capacity stadium. Games could be arranged around Leinster matches easily considering we have a summer football season. I suspect the rent for the RDS will be the same whether there are 18,000 or 2,000 supporters due to security, stewarding, lights etc...

The RDS is not that great anyway, it is just a field with 3 mobile stands.

Joe Strummer

09/12/2007, 5:58 PM

Anyone else think Rovers not going to Donnybrook might have something to do with local community (ie the Ross O'Carroll - Kelly crowd) not wanting them around.

Nothing to do with it, talks were at a very advanced stage when the sindo printed a story about the move. The people who run donnybrook were not happy and the talks ended.

Erstwhile Bóz

09/12/2007, 7:23 PM

Hehehe. Rovers and Team Leinster in cahoots. The hatred for the Southside grows ever stronger ... ;)

hoopy

09/12/2007, 7:26 PM

why so expensive ? are there hidden costs we don't know about ?

No hidden costs, just 3 times more expensive to rent than Tolka

pateen

10/12/2007, 11:01 AM

So whats the latest Hoopy, are rovers back to tolka next season or are they going to have a base in south dublin?

manic da hoop

10/12/2007, 12:47 PM

So whats the latest Hoopy, are rovers back to tolka next season or are they going to have a base in south dublin?

Tolka.

reder

10/12/2007, 1:34 PM

What's happening with the stadium in Tallaght?

Buller

10/12/2007, 3:47 PM

What's happening with the stadium in Tallaght?

I wish I knew! Ask Thomas Davis GAA Club, they seem to think it's theirs...
The result of the judical review is due "soon"...

kingdomkerry

10/12/2007, 10:09 PM

Its been due "soon" for a long time.

HulaHoop

10/12/2007, 11:54 PM

the guy who runs the RDS is on the board of Rovers would imagine if it was possible and feasible it would happen.

kdjac

The chief executive of the RDS is Michael Duffy. Last time I checked there was no Michael Duffy on our board. What is the name of the person who runs the RDS and is on the Rovers board?

hoopy

13/12/2007, 7:51 PM

What's happening with the stadium in Tallaght?

Apparantely the decision is to be made, if not tomorrow, then early next week. Now where are those rosary beeds :eek:

Buller

13/12/2007, 8:13 PM

Its been due "soon" for a long time.

Do you have to rub it in?

kingdomkerry

13/12/2007, 8:32 PM

Surely people have some idea of a time frame?

sligoman

13/12/2007, 8:39 PM

Surely people have some idea of a time frame?
Apparantely the decision is to be made, if not tomorrow, then early next week. Now where are those rosary beeds :eek:.....

HulaHoop

13/12/2007, 11:18 PM

Lads get praying. The judge gives his decision tomorrow (Friday) morning.

GreenStar

14/12/2007, 12:15 AM

Lads get praying. The judge gives his decision tomorrow (Friday) morning.

Is this accurate? Is there an actual announcement coming?

dfx-

14/12/2007, 12:46 AM

Scheduled anyway (http://www.courts.ie/legaldiary.nsf/8e97b098452f0d9180256dc2004f82e0/3389587f5347e170802573b00053a9e8?OpenDocument)

IN COURT 14
Mr Justice Murphy
AT 10.30 O'CLOCK
2006 429JR DAIBHIF -V- SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

CollegeTillIDie

14/12/2007, 6:48 AM

Good luck to the Hoops. A statement issued on behalf of the government in yesterday's papers indicated that the backing for Shamrock Rovers using the stadium in Tallaght hasn't changed with John O'Donoghue's move to Ceann Comhairle.

Réiteoir

14/12/2007, 7:48 AM

Putting the club thing aside for today - good luck for later guys - hopefully sense will prevail and Thomas Davis' will be told (in legal jargon anyway) to jog on

DvB

14/12/2007, 8:25 AM

Putting the club thing aside for today - good luck for later guys - hopefully sense will prevail and Thomas Davis' will be told (in legal jargon anyway) to jog on

Fair Play!