We've asked for 500, but there's whispers that we mightn't get half of that. Hopefully the stand will be fixed. I'm surprised they're cutting it so fine after four months.
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We've asked for 500, but there's whispers that we mightn't get half of that. Hopefully the stand will be fixed. I'm surprised they're cutting it so fine after four months.
That sounds like nonsense. It's highly unlikely the game will sell out. I don't think we've ever had an opening game sell out.
Cork want us to sell our allocation in advance. We're being told away fans can't just rock up on the night and buy a ticket. I thought it would definitely sell out as the champions first home game. Cork people love a winning team.
This is correct. Your own crowds last season showed that.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluemovie
It's not just the stand.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluemovie
There's lots of other work as well including new toilet blocks,wheelchair ramps,cages etc.
Very good. Fingers crossed it'll be right then. It'll be our first away game in the Premier Division for a decade and only down the road so loads of fans want to go and it'll be some headache if they can't all go. I'd be thinking we'll bring 400-500 just because of the game that's in it. Our away crowds will more likely be in the region of 100 for games elsewhere.
We've won the league before, but we haven't sold out the first game of the next season. Need to get a few games in to build up momentum for the first sell out against a top team.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluemovie
5,500 or so would be a great crowd.
Good to see they're getting prepared for when Rovers come down.Quote:
Originally Posted by disgruntled
:) :) :)Quote:
Originally Posted by colonelwest
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Originally Posted by disgruntled
We're hiring Fossetts Circus for that one :oQuote:
Originally Posted by colonelwest
https://twitter.com/corkcityfcnews/s...21856275582977
Roof repairs complete at Turner's Cross
Looks a smashing job to be fair.
Not the best choice of words there ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
For the 5179th time, it's just been announced at Harps press conference this evening that work will recommence on the new ground "within weeks"
Unless there's a blurry photo, I just don't believe there was any press conferenceQuote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
Will they have to bulldoze the one they built like 10 years ago before they start building the new new one. Pathetic.
Would a blurry video suffice?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
https://www.facebook.com/54CrewFHFC/...6165246258425/
Fingers X something starts happening with new stadium
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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Always good to hear Ollie Horgan saying it as he sees it
There was a stand built 4 years ago if that's what you mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by Duggie
I didn't realise concrete had such a short life span..
I don't think anybody is more frustrated than Harps fans and committee at this project. While it's been said at a press conference AGAIN that work will soon progress, I'll not be holding my breath.
What I heard said was that there would be an announcement, not explicitly that building would be starting in weeks.
Any updates on the Brandywell ahead of next week?
Have a night in Letterkenny Thurs and Derry Fri night booked
The re-bar inside the concrete structure may be compromised if it hasn't been weather proofed for the last few years. That said I'd be shocked if it wasn't Ok to be used unless it wasn't done right in the first place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
The structure has been checked and is OK.
It'll definitely need a run with a power-washer and a brush..
Does anyone have any news on whether the Brandywell be re-opening? I heard this week there was a good chance it might be ready for the Dundalk game on 2nd March.
No word on the Brandywell yet, I'm afraid. I suspect nobody really knows.
Surely 8 days before the game is due to take place, somebody has to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Cant see it been changed to Oriel at this late stage (There's a local game in Oriel fixed that night, i know this could be moved easily but was only announced yesterday so Dundalk must have gave them clearance it would be free)
I'd be very surprised if Dundalk agreed to a switch it and not just at this late stage, would mean 3 Fri night games in a row at home.
Its tomorrow week now, surely Derry need to make a call on this today / tomorrow ?
I was down today and the goal posts were up. All the lines are on the pitch (18yd box, penalty spot etc,) and looked like 3 guys in suits with hard hats on having a meeting on the pitch. All the new turnstiles are good to go, cctv camera's all over the ground installed. The roads all around the ground have been tarmaced and I have to say it's looking really nice. The new Mark Farren stand looks good to go too.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Imho I reckon it's definitely good to go for the Dundalk game.
Sounds promising. But does it have its public license yet ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Candystripe
Definitely does sound like the Dundalk game will go ahead, but would be great to get confirm of this over the weekend. I don't think they have any other option at this late stage but to ensure it is ready.
Really looking forward to the trip up now, good few of us staying over (hopefully!)
Tuesday for that, we hear.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
Sure we’ll have to play 3 home games in 9 days cause of itQuote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Confirmed that the Dundalk match is at the Brandywell.
Saw that earlier. Great stuff ! Hopefully news later in the week on away tickets.
Close to capacity expected ?
Not sure, but you'd probably imagine it'll be close to it. I don't know how many standing spaces there are now.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Can any Waterford fans talk about the upgrades at the St Anne's end of Turner's Cross?
I see the club run by supporters now want to charge those supporters to sing.
http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2018/0...nging-section/
Not sure about the implementation but good to see clubs trying things. For big games the day trippers can sometimes dilute the vocal fans and reduce the noise and this is one way to make sure the people who want to make noise are all together.