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Has to be a typo, must mean 1952 :p
Impressive and highlights how much Oriel among a few others have changed little from around 1982 money spinning European nights and all. Partnership with MFA has been great for Cork City FC in the grand scheme of things.
Turners cross is the best ground in the country imo. With a decent stand on each side it makes all the difference. If every club could have something like that it would transform the leagues reputation. The talk would then toward whats happening on the pitch rather than people using facilities as a excuse (a pretty valid one) not to go to games.
Have to disagree with you on that. Pat Dolan told me every team in the league needs to have a 20,000-seater ready to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by redobit
I agree totally, pity its in Cork which is no intended slur on Cork and rather that as so far away from Dublin it wont serve as an alternative to TallaghtQuote:
Originally Posted by redobit
That is the Turner Cross I remember. I can still recall standing on those grassy banks and wtaching as Tom McNulty scored his league winning goal over 20 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
The owners of that house in the back right corner really must like yellow.
That's the Horseshoe Bar, and possibly hasn't been cleaned never mind painted since the first picture judging by its distinct aroma.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
Of all the away grounds I've been to, Turners Cross is the best followed by The Showgrounds. Tolka 10 years ago was good too but like other stadiums in Dublin are badly in need of upgrading.
Tallaght is far better than Showgrounds in fairness, even if only 2 stands.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
Visited Athlone Town stadium for first time during the week. That stand is just about perfect for LOI clubs
What's the story with the Ballybough stand at Tolka, is it condemned? Haven't seen anyone there for yonks but it looks grand.
That's probably got more to do with Shels than the stand though :)
It's not open to the public and up close you can see why. Really is in a poor stateQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
I'd agree with you to an extent but only having 2 stands makes the place a bit open and soullessQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Has had 3 stands open the last few times we've played there
Tallaght?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
Ahhhhhhhhh - I thought they were still on about TolkaQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Certainly open but the Showgrounds only has 3 and none of them as good as Tallaght's main stand.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
Not knocking it either, it's a fine LOI ground but I think Tallaght is 2nd behind Turner's Cross.
First I heard of Pats looking at a move:
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That idea was first pushed back in the Pat Dolan days - may have been an idea before then but I remember him talking up the idea (as only he can!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
It's still an interesting idea but - still - money & dealing with the County Council are the main problems
its grand, the sale of Forrester will cover the costsQuote:
Originally Posted by CuanaD