I doubt they will end up looking like Freddie but maybe close!Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Tribe
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I doubt they will end up looking like Freddie but maybe close!Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Tribe
Im not too far off as it is :D
Anyway, back to my serious question now;).Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Looking at the team sheet where are most of the squad based?Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Well the match is definitely in Dublin anyway cos that's where the Dutch team are basing themselves;). We can't be sending them on any form of the Irish transport system now:eek:, the poor fella's:D.Quote:
Originally Posted by AidoM
Any idea where they are to stay. If we had an idea of whether it was Northside or Southside, a venue near where they are staying would probably be handy. However, if a social :eek: event was to be linked to the game would a venue with a bar/function room be suitable.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
I suppose that (some of) our squad, manager (a long haul home to South Down!!), physio and backroom team might need a place to stay. So perhaps everybody could stay in the same place
Personally I was banking on a reasonably-ish priced hotel(preferably with a good bar) :)
good girl, bring your oils and whips! :eek: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Babysis
"Reasonably-ish".............................? That could be a big price range...:eek: :p :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Babysis
We now have a full set of Officials for the game:
Referee: Myself (Worcester, Worcestershire, England)
Assistant Referee: Mr J Campbell (Flitwick, Bedfordshire, England)
Assistant Referee : Mr B Sargent (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia*)
* - Currently residing in Aberdeen, Scotland
This Is Getting better all the time
has any one been in touch with the opposition to check that they are still coming/playing
Do ye want to play on Grass or a full sized astro. I have contacts with two schoolboy teams and could probably get a pitch
Where's the 4th Official, Chris?Quote:
Originally Posted by Réiteoir
Did I see that Aisling Looney was an assistant for the WFAI Cup Final?
Perhaps she could be roped in for the day???
I was thinking St Judes,where my teams plays their home matches but the only problem is it's in Templeogue,Are either of yours any closer?Quote:
Originally Posted by babydol
Depends on the local league assignments for that weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peadar
I may be able to get another one from England
I trawled the thread yesterday and got the following :Quote:
Originally Posted by Anto McC
Post 228 said that they had booked hostels in the city centre
Post 262 said that they were staying in the city centre
Post 287 said that they would prefer to play late on Saturday evening
Post 306 asked where the match was to be played
Post 650 said that they had booked their flights
So BGF it looks like they are serious about coming :eek:
I was thinking of Sportslink in Santry or ALSAA (Aer Lingus Sports) complex near the airport. The advantages of both of these is that they have good pitches, good changing facilities (showers etc..) and good medical facilities for the physio :rolleyes:
In addition they have function rooms which could be used for a pi$$ up afterwards (avoids having to go elsewhere and break up the atmosphere). It's close to the airport, the M50 and there is a travelodge hotel in Swords, not far from either venue and close to the airport which do rooms from around €69 :D a night - this could be handy for the exiles or country cousins travelling. There is also a new Tulip hotel nearby which has recently opened.
After almost 700 odd posts, I would fcuking hope so!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AidoM
Yeah, sportslink or ALSAA would be best imo
Thought that it might :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra Red
The pitch might have to be paid for :eek:
Damit, looks like I could be out of action - just aswell there
are about 3 other keepers in the squad :)
Found out that a finger I broke in Janurary on this year, well,
turns out its still kinda broken!!!! Hospital have no records of
it ever being broken and have now also lost all my previous
xrays!!!
Waiting on a call from a hand surgeon for plastic surgery
(no jokes!!!) on it some time in the new year :mad:
Sounds good to meQuote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra Red
I'm sure the charge would not be too high probably work out a few quid each if we make our visitors chip in aswell
So is it the sportslink or ALSAA then?:confused:. Do you need to book it? If so, who's gonna arrange that?
I'll make enquiries about both and post the details here. People could then decide if they want to go ahead on the basis of that or it could take a decision by the (very absent in recent days:rolleyes: ) Manager :eek: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Hey Aido M you seem to be taking a keen interest in this match, have you even signed up to the team?:confused: Thanks btw;).
Haven't signed up as the legs wouldn't last and also the binoculars would still be required.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
As you know with every club there is a need for back room people who organise things such as the proper gear being sent, proper training pitches etc (don't mention the World Cup !!!:eek: ). I suppose you could liken it to the Chief Executive role and maybe I could do this. It could involve hiring and firing the Manager :rolleyes: :D
Well I hope you still go and watch us. The manager will have to buy you a drink afterwards for all the hard work you've done and the lack of work she did:mad::D.Quote:
Originally Posted by AidoM
I think we should have a five-a-side workout a bit before the match. I think dynamo kerry is setting one up in about 2 weeks time.
ahem, :rolleyes:
chill boys! It's not til april FFS :D
As I am not in Dooblin, it would be useful if someone based there can find out about venues and report back here? :eek:
yeah, trim off all that christmas fat! :rolleyes: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by superfrank
:eek: :(Quote:
Originally Posted by AidoM
Could there be a job in this for me? :eek: ;) :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Tribe
Whats the date for this anyway?? I'll have to put in for a day off work!!!
April 8th, 06Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra Red
:ball: It's a Saturday :oQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Checked with ALSAA today and they said that they would not have a pitch available on that date as they would all be in use by their own teams:(
I'm waiting for Sportslink to get back to me and when I have word I'll post it here.
Given that the Manager is in the country :eek: maybe she could check out the venue :D
Not Promising But I MIGHT be able to get DalymountQuote:
Originally Posted by AidoM
Duty Manager from Sportslink got back on to me today.
I explained to him the nature of what was to happen :confused: and that we were members from far and wide (including Co. Down) and that there was no organised way about how and who would organise the day and get payment for the venue(s)
He said that they have both all weather and grass pitches and that they are available on 8th April next. He said that the cost of the grass pitch would be €75 with the all weather costing €100. This would give full access to the changing facilities etc.
He said that they would have a room which could cater for 80 - 100 people or if there was less than that they could reserve an area of the public bar. They could do finger food trays at about €4 a head or individual baskets of cocktail sausages, chips, wedges etc. at a cost of €6 a head. They could also do soup and sambos but he didn't have a price for this.
I said I'd put it out there for everyone to see and would get back to him by mid February. I took the liberty, but with no committment to a deposit or payment, of provisionally booking it for the 8th April next.
If there is to be a cost for the pitch and grub how will it be paid for ?; is it fair to expect the players and any supporters on the day to pay for it ?
I'm putting it out there to you all and await your posts. :ball:
Grass!!! We'll all pitch in (get it???)
Cheers Aido.
I'd prefer the all-weather, you never know what April'll be like. I'd say it breaks down at around €7 a person. That's not bad. I think it's only fair we (the home team) pay for the facilities.
i wudnt mind playing at dayler if that was still an option :)
otherwise all good with the all weather pitch