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Surely that should depend on the tie. If putting in temporary seats is financially viable, by all means, but I don't think a club should be forced to shell out cash they don't have just because they've played well enough to get this far. I'd imagine there won't be a massive travelling support owing to the distance and travel/cash fatigue from the Harps fans, so they'd be relying on a big gate to cover the cost which isn't guaranteed by any stretch.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Yeh thats true Nigel and it makes sense that there is certain requirements depending on the category of the fixture or there would be no point in having licencing.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Finn Harps had a player sent off in contentious circumstances in the last round as well Razor and to my knowledge we can't appeal it.
Unless Mulcroney was given an additonal game (having served the first one in a MSL game) which is different of course.
If it's any consolation I bought 2 boxes of Complan today and I've half a dozen plastic chairs out the back that I can bring.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
You wouldn't mind fixing a few prawn sandwiches would ya?Quote:
Originally Posted by razor
Surely the conditions for hosting such a game should be laid out for every club entering the competition before it starts! Only the FAI would leave it to chance that a team like Avondale won't make it to a quarter final. Laughable.
Here's the rules
It's all in the "Committees" hands nowQuote:
14 Competition Fixtures
14.1 The Clubs which are in each instance first drawn in the ballot shall have choice of ground. In the event that the ground nominated by the team drawn at home in any given tie not being approved by the Committee within at least seventy two hours prior to the kick off time of the appointed match, the Committee shall have the power, at its discretion, to nominate an alternative ground or to direct that the match be played at the ground of the team drawn second in the tie provided that the said ground shall also be approved by the Committee and that both Clubs are given a minimum of seventy two hours notice of the venue and time of the match. Should a Club not have a private ground it shall be at liberty to procure one.
So they can actually reverse the fixture to Finn Park??
That would be a great solution.........
Why is it such a problem for Finn Harps fan to not know which ground it is going to be played in? Just make your plans to get to Cork and then if its in Avondale Park you have to go a little further than you would if it was in the Cross.
The time and date also have not been set- that's the bigger issue IMO.
Issue is most certainly date and time. At this stage I wouldn't care if it was played in a bog. Some people have work/college to sort out at short notice.
As Avondale Park has no lights and as they may try and not use them at the Cross I would guess 2/3pm on Saturday or 2/3pm on Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Direct bus and Luas to Tallaght.Surprised if the Gardai let both Tallaght and Inchicore games go ahead the same nightQuote:
Originally Posted by PartySaint
It's looking like Avondale Park at 2pm next Sunday. Main issues lay with dressing rooms being too far from the pitch and dugouts being too small supposedly. Official announcement due tomorrow.
This means, if there's a replay, Harps would be playing three matches in the space of six days with a replay on Tuesday/Wednesday and Galway the following Saturday.
It'll be a facile win for ye wherever it happens though?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Would never be too sure. Avondale are without a doubt the strongest intermediate side in the country and not too far off LOI level in terms of playing standard. Harps have been awfully hit and miss all season and Avondale will certainly fancy their chances of causing an upset. Wouldn't be overly upset about it going to a replay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duffman
Finn Park it is then.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
In fairness to Avondale, if their ground is adequate, then they cant be expected to put up something temporary for a quarter final with a team literally on the other end of the country. As long as they give the 5%, or whatever it is, of the capacity to the visiting team well its not for them to worry about the numbers of away fans.
We don't care where it's played. We just want them to set a time and date so people can make plans.
Sunday at 2pm @ Avondale Park confirmed
Would be three matches in the space of seven days really ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Just in case you forgot the fixtures :p
FRIDAY
Shamrock Rovers v DundalkFC 7.05pm LIVE on RTE 2
Drogheda United v Derry City 7.45pm
Saint Patricks Ath. v Bohemians 7.45pm
SUNDAY
Avondale United v Finn Harps 2pm (Avondale Park)
Do Any Harps or Avondale supporters know if a local radio station will be covering the match?