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05/06/2003, 10:19 PM
According to www.rte.ie
The Irish Under-21s' European Championship qualifying game against Albania tomorrow night has been switched from Flancare Park to Dalymount Park due to the poor state of the Longford pitch. Following an inspection, Flancare Park was found to be unplayable after three days of heavy rain, forcing the game to be moved to the home of Bohemians.
Irish boss Don Givens was disappointed with the switch, but conceded that there was no other option. "There is very little anyone can do when the weather turns against you, but there was really no choice but to move the game because of the pitch."
"We have been to Longford in the past and we have always had great support and help from the people there. This was to be another opportunity for us to give them international football, but sadly it has not been possible this time."
The game now goes ahead at Dalymount with a 7.30pm kick-off, and children under 16 will be admitted for free.
Filed by Rob Wright
The Irish Under-21s' European Championship qualifying game against Albania tomorrow night has been switched from Flancare Park to Dalymount Park due to the poor state of the Longford pitch. Following an inspection, Flancare Park was found to be unplayable after three days of heavy rain, forcing the game to be moved to the home of Bohemians.
Irish boss Don Givens was disappointed with the switch, but conceded that there was no other option. "There is very little anyone can do when the weather turns against you, but there was really no choice but to move the game because of the pitch."
"We have been to Longford in the past and we have always had great support and help from the people there. This was to be another opportunity for us to give them international football, but sadly it has not been possible this time."
The game now goes ahead at Dalymount with a 7.30pm kick-off, and children under 16 will be admitted for free.
Filed by Rob Wright