lfc to play home games on saturday afternoon

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15/01/2009, 1:20 PM
Scrufil

I think all first division games should be played on a sunday afternoon, but if they have to be played on a saturday I'm fine with that too. Most players in this division are part time and given that games could be at the end of the week this avoids people having to take a half day on a friday to go to play a match. Its great to see Dundalk promoted and out of the way so thursday night matches will be eliminated. Get rid of the tuesday games too. It will save on floodlight costs too.
15/01/2009, 1:36 PM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by Scrufil

I think all first division games should be played on a sunday afternoon, .

Nah, too many hangovers and no buzz, hated our 2pm games.
Good point regarding the players though. Sat/Sun games would make it handy with their jobs for a lot of them regarding away games (and fans).
Saving money on floodlight use too! :)
15/01/2009, 1:43 PM
Scrufil

Give up the drinking so! :p Oh wait! You might need it to watch some of the first division games - thats why lots of clubs have bars on the premises! :rolleyes:
15/01/2009, 1:53 PM
Monkfish

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Originally Posted by Scrufil

thats why lots of clubs have bars on the premises! :rolleyes:

So do most Gaa and rugby clubs, but we dont have one in Limerick, its all about the football, total football. :)
15/01/2009, 2:32 PM
Scrufil

Seeing as Limerick are changing their name for the new season you could always advertise the home kick-off time in your title instead of Limerick 37 ye could be Limerick 2:30!!!;)
15/01/2009, 2:37 PM
Magicme

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Originally Posted by gael353

think all first division games are going to Sat as its a league directive as 5 plus teams in first are going to be amateur. nothing to do with limerick what so ever

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Originally Posted by L37Ultra

I don't see why people are not happy with Saturdays. If all First Division clubs change to Saturdays as proposed, it will improved attendances. I have met many people who say they were following Limerick but never make it to matches on Friday nights because of work, working or in college outside of Limerick.. etc The excuses for people not going to matches such as socialising, shopping can also be used on Friday evenings as well as Saturdays.

Havent heard it will be a league directive and we are sticking with Friday nights.
15/01/2009, 3:24 PM
LK37oldskool

The fixtures list is not out yet so you cant say for certain your home games will be on friday nights.
15/01/2009, 3:45 PM
Magicme

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Originally Posted by LK37oldskool

The fixtures list is not out yet so you cant say for certain your home games will be on friday nights.

You are right on both counts but since we have confirmed to the FAI that we wish to play our home games on Friday nights at 8pm and in previous years there hasnt been a problem.

If there was going to be a "directive" then why did they ask us when we want to play?

That said, who knows, they could decide that they want us all to play on Sat afternoon/evening/midnight but at the moment we are playing Fri nights.

We might become the new Dundalk and insist on playing on certain nights!
15/01/2009, 3:46 PM
passerrby

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Originally Posted by LK37oldskool

The fixtures list is not out yet so you cant say for certain your home games will be on friday nights.

yes we can as it is our choice ..Monaghan will be playing its games on friday
15/01/2009, 5:33 PM
KevB76

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Originally Posted by L37Ultra

I don't see why people are not happy with Saturdays.

I wouldnt like Saturdays purely for my own selfish reasons. Friday works for me.
If its on Saturday, thats when I'm typically required to help out family members with various jobs that need doing, often a long way away from Limerick. If the Saturday thing does go ahead, there will be a lot of aggro for me as I have to explain every fortnight why football is more important.

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Originally Posted by L37Ultra

If all First Division clubs change to Saturdays as proposed, it will improved attendances.

Maybe, maybe not. Here's hoping we dont get to find out.

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Originally Posted by L37Ultra

I think its worth a go anyways.

I don't :p
15/01/2009, 6:41 PM
JohnD

IMHO Limerick FC should just ignore the "directive" even if there is one in existence - which I doubt. :(

We can play football on any night we decide. Why should we take a financial hammering just to pease those Goms "running" the eircom league, who are trying their best to kill football in Ireland.

We did well last season, Why do we feel the need to change things when we finally find some stability on and off the pitch. Go Figure :(

JohnD
15/01/2009, 8:04 PM
LK37oldskool

If the move to the Markets Field goes through it will have to be sat games as there's no floodlights there.No choice really. I heard there really under pressure from the FAI not to use jackman park. The whole wexford debacle opened a can of worms over our facilities or lack there of i should say!
15/01/2009, 8:37 PM
gael353

got the full 220 on this lads. Limerick will be playing their home games on Friday Nights at 7:45 at jackman park this season. There is a story behind the ifs and buts but cant put them here. If the markets field comes about mid season or next season (it will not happen at the start) then sat (due to non lights) would have to be a runner. that is all
15/01/2009, 10:40 PM
jebus

Just once I'd like a simple explaination in the second post in these threads, it would really brighten these bleak January evenings when a sober LtiD has seemingly hibernated :p
16/01/2009, 7:44 AM
JohnD

Thanks for the info Gael :) That makes a lot of sense. Lets play there on Fridays until MF is completly ready

JohnD
16/01/2009, 8:28 AM
Macy

Would've thought 3pm Saturday clashed with less big UK games then any other time tbh.
16/01/2009, 11:04 AM
Voice of Reason

Thanks Gael. That makes more sense.
16/01/2009, 12:05 PM
KevB76

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Originally Posted by Voice of Reason

As an Aston Villa fan I'd like to see them visit.

Me too - you might be surprised how many Limerick FC fans also follow the Villa, there's loads of us :)
16/01/2009, 1:45 PM
jebus

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Originally Posted by KevB76

Me too - you might be surprised how many Limerick FC fans also follow the Villa, there's loads of us :)

Our esteemed Limerick mod can be added to that list I believe
16/01/2009, 4:59 PM
balls

i follow limerick too and am season ticket holder with the villa, be great if they comeover to thomond in the summer. they havent played in ireland since they played that mini tournament with shels and leeds in tolka a few years back

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