Thats not the full "terrace" they blocked off the standing area behind the seats and put extra hoarding at the back too to block out the state of whats behind itQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
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Thats not the full "terrace" they blocked off the standing area behind the seats and put extra hoarding at the back too to block out the state of whats behind itQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Makes no difference what was blocked or not.(and i dont know if your story is true or not)Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Yous wouldn't fill it anyway!:p:rolleyes:;)
Last time there was a decent crowd from yous down here was when we beat you in 2010? Tipton hatrick night
I was at the game Thursday. Duffy’s goal one of the best I’ve ever witnessed live, I was right in line with where he hit it. But what Thursday proved is how badly they need a new ground. The amount of rows in the shed over people not been able to see. Literally all it takes is one tall fecker to sit in front of you and you can’t see a thing. The seats are basically a foot of the ground, so uncomfortable. It’s not an experience that would bring people back outside of the big European games. So much potential in Oriel Between a bigger stand the far side and knocking the YDC to build a stand the shed side. Space behind each goals for two small sheds. It would be an absolute cauldron of noise
I'm 20 years watching the League of Ireland, and I'm really struggling to think of much better than THAT, whether it the League or Europe. I remember Tony Sheridan's goal in the 96 cup final, goals like that, but none of them come close to Duffy's one. On Oriel Park, as long as Kenny stays there, and they continue to be somewhat successful, with the backing of the Americans, ideally one would like to think that place will be fully revamped in the next 5 or so seasons. Nervous for them against Larnaca, but why can't they win it? That'd be Kenny's approach, I'm sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
I doubt you will find a single person who will disagree with you on this.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
The new owners haven't put a foot wrong so far, and I'm eager to hear the outcome of their discussion about upgrading the playing facilities. An upgrade is badly needed and the current set up detracts from the quality on the pitch.
My attitude to the takeover was deeply cautious and concerned and I remain highly sceptical (and probable overly cynical) - but my faith and confidence in the new owners has progressively risen over the last 6 months.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
They have connected and integrated with supporters and volunteers really well, have been up-front and straight-talking at all times, and to my amazement have shown a real passion, understanding and connection with what a local football club is about (or else are incredible actors and bluffers).
It is and remains an investment; the extent of what happens regarding stadium up-grading will take time to emerge and is likely to have a return on investment element to it.
I am far more optimistic than every before that this forms a part of their aspirations and plans
This stuff must be really soul destroying for club volunteers and infuriating for most of its supporters.
More at:Quote:
Club receive UEFA sanction
Cork City FC this morning received a fine from UEFA for the use of smoke bombs at the Champions League home qualifying fixture on 10th July at Turner’s Cross. This fine is €3,000 and the largest fine the club has ever received. Upon receiving the UEFA report shortly after the game, detailing the use of 6 smoke bombs, the club appealed for leniency to UEFA based on several factors, including our excellent track record. We are certain that this kept the fine to a minimum.
While this recent fixture was an historic night for the club, with success and praise for the operations and security of the game, this is a huge disappointment for the club.
https://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2018/...uefa-sanction/
Every club has its selfish idiots, and Cork's good track record appears to have reduced the fine substantially.
It still must gall their hard working volunteers that the club has to pay for idiotic behaviour from a few "fans". A concern is that it will lead to heavy handed security. There have been quite a few complaints from Cork fans about overly officious match day security and this type of incident could make it worse.
Dundalk V Larnaca is sold out, two hours after tickets went on general sale.
The club need to increase the seating capacity of the ground. Large areas behind both goals will be empty for this match. The only positive for people who can't get tickets is that Eir Sport have confirmed that they will televise the match.
https://www.dundalkfc.com/ael-larnaca-ticket-details/
Obviously awful for those who didn't get tickets, but a match that sells out quickly can create a great buzz and be an encouragement to buy season tickets etc. We had a fair few people buy half season tickets or Foras memberships because it gave them priority in buying. tickets for the Legia game. Hopefully those disappointed come to the next league game instead.
Surprised Dundalk didn't look to a temporary stand for European matches this year. I'm sure the Americans would have had no problem stumping up the money to pay for it for a month or so.
The Levadia Talinn game was only barely a sell out. It was the day of the game before all tickets were sold.
I think it is time the club started thinking about putting in permanent additional seating. The grass area behind the town end would be perfect. An uncovered stand similar to the ones Sligo and Pats have.
Not like there's pictures of it or anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToberonaTornado
Not like we bring by far the biggest crowd to oriel every time we play there despite the growing boycott of the tip.
Boycotts will keep growing as Rovers as consistently fail to challenge effectively.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Boycott will keep growing from the likes of Rovers & Cork whilst the Dundalk hierarchy consistently fail to challenge effectively the matter of upgrading the ground to something even approacably habitable. After all, the approach of using all available money to buy squad players at the expense of ground improvement is bound to be a success...
Dundalks group for the EL 3rd Qualifying round draw, which takes place around 2pm Irish time today on uefa.com:
Group 1:
1 Ajax (NED) v Sturm Graz (AUT)
2 Maccabi Tel-Aviv (ISR) v Radnicki Niš (SRB)
3 HNK Rijeka (CRO)
4 Aberdeen (SCO) v Burnley (ENG)
5 Zenit (RUS)
6 Tobol Kostanay (KAZ) v Pyunik (ARM)
7 Dunajská Streda (SVK) v Dinamo Minsk (BLR)
8 St. Gallen (SUI) v Sarpsborg (NOR)
9 Dundalk (IRL) v AEK Larnaca(CYP)
10 İstanbul Başakşehir (TUR)
Looks like the toughest group we could have gotten, probably hoping for HNK or Maccabi/Radnicki
The difference between the Champions Path and League Path at this stage is stark, though both sides got the more difficult groups there are some potentially easier draws available for City.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArFella
Who can Cork get?
Celtic or rosenburg
Tough draw for Cork.
Cork City (IRL) v Celtic (SCO)/Rosenborg (NOR)
Assuming Celtic get through Cork will play the 2 teams who knocked us out of the CL in the last 2 years and we play the 2 teams Cork had last season in the EL!
It looks like the luck in getting a bye in the second round had a sting in its tail.Quote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
Two difficult sides. I hope for Cork's sake it is Rosenberg.
A tie against Celtic would be a circus and Irish Celtic fans will be clamouring for tickets and calling for the tie to be moved to the Aviva.
Given the group they were put in before the draw, this is probably the best they could've hoped for. I'd fancy Celtic to go through from that tie and Rosenborg are beatable.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArFella
Pairc Ui Chaoimh be available for the Celtic game?? :cool:
Probably not the best, Kukesi were the team to draw. But it certainly could have been much worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by DFCForever
No way, on principle like. Well maybe, how much did you say ? Here's the keys........... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
This shows the benefit of being seeded in the champions league first round. If Cork has have been seeded they would have had a winnable first round game and then be seeded for this round. It would be realistic to get to the Europa League play off then.
It’s a tough draw, but assuming it’s Rosenborg I wouldn’t be overawed. We really should’ve beaten them in the 2nd leg last year.
Cliftonville played Celtic in Sollitude, Cork would be foolish to move it.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Ajax or Sturm Graz if Dundalk can make it through Larnaca..tough draw.
Ajax / Strum Graz v Dundalk / Larnaca
Brilliant!
The bigger they are......
Not the worst draw we could get, I reckon we should fancy ourselves to get past Graz assuming they lose to Ajax, they have not gotten beyond round 3 since 2011 and their league season kicks off this weekend. Now to focus on Larnaca, Mon the town!
Jeez there two really tough draws. I dont think dundalk would have any chance against Ajax if it came to it. Maybe strum graz. Think celtic will get past rosenborg who again will be tough.
Obviously going through the tie overall makes sense, but maybe a bit of building and forward planning, one win in a tie where a team like cork loses 3 or 4 - 1 overall would make sense if they were consistently getting into Europe.
You might be right, but I don't think Stephen Kenny would agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duggie
It would be an amazing occasion and an opportunity to get some payback for the 1987 defeat
https://www.dundalkfc.com/history/du...jax-amsterdam/
Assuming Ajax beat Sturm Graz to go forward in the Champions League, I think the Austrians are not a bad tie for Dundalk.
They are just starting their season and did lose 10 league games last season.
Not easy of course, and Dundalk do have to get past Larnaca first. But not a disastrous draw.
Both Dundalk and Cork will have to be at their best to stand a chance.
Not a hope for either Irish team no matter who loses and ends up playing them, in my opinion (if Dundalk get through).
If you're going to get knocked out in Europe, it may as well be by a team like Ajax I guess.
Like England in the world cup, you need RK to reel ye in. Worry about Larnaca before you start even thinking about anyone else.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Ajax have brought back daley blind and dusan tadic. They are looking really strong again with a lot of younsters coming through again. Lets hope they beat Graz and we may not have to worry about them. That is if larnaca can be overcome
Fans don't have to worry about anything. We can dream away to our hearts contentQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea