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24/04/2007, 7:27 AM
Louth4sam

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Originally Posted by passerrby

at least it real. maybe you could get one of your surporters to burn it

Yeah very intelligent comeback :rolleyes:

Our pitch is fifa approved, the only person that would approve your pitch is the local farmer to graze his cattle on it cos thats about all its fit for.
24/04/2007, 9:27 AM
hoops1

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Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

What a pathetic statement.

The Board must be living in a bubble if they feel they deserve sympathy for the clubs financial plight. There's still a lot of anger in the football community as to how Shels were allowed to be run in the past few years and the false success it allowed the club to achieve.

Therefore crying about spilled milk isn't going to be well received.

Have to agree with you there. Some of the statements from Shels lately are extremely Mickey Mouse.
24/04/2007, 9:39 AM
Stato

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Originally Posted by Celdrog

If something doesn't shift quickly we'll be .... playing in Marian Park ... in the LSL.

Good to see Drogheda's fans waking up to reality at last. :D
24/04/2007, 9:41 AM
Stato

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Originally Posted by don ramo

the pitch needs 4-6 weeks to settle into place, with a lot of watering

That's something that was never a problem in Tolka before. Just make sure they don't leave all the books and records on the floor next time!
24/04/2007, 10:06 AM
Dodge

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Originally Posted by hoops1

Have to agree with you there. Some of the statements from Shels lately are extremely Mickey Mouse.

I said something similar a few weeks ago and was accused of being biased...
24/04/2007, 10:28 AM
NY Hoop

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Originally Posted by hoops1

Have to agree with you there. Some of the statements from Shels lately are extremely Mickey Mouse.

Exactly. Load of nonsense. How much does it cost to water the pitch? To roll it? Journos were dead right to have a go at the state of the pitch.

Shels are lucky they didnt see the rest of the mess that is tolka.

Although fair play to them for getting rid of their scum element.

KOH
24/04/2007, 10:32 AM
Dodge

The fact that they think Journos were complaining about Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for Shamrock playing on it in the premier nobody would care...
24/04/2007, 10:46 AM
NY Hoop

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Originally Posted by Dodge

The fact that they think Journos were complaining about Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for Shamrock playing on it in the premier nobody would care...

True but you're missing a word there.

KOH
24/04/2007, 10:48 AM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by NY Hoop

True but you're missing a word there.

KOH

"division"?

KOH
24/04/2007, 12:08 PM
Jerry The Saint

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Originally Posted by Dodge

The fact that they think Journos were complaining about Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for Shamrock playing on it in the premier nobody would care...

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Originally Posted by NY Hoop

True but you're missing a word there.

Relegated?

Bankrupt?

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The fact that they think Journos were complaining about Bankrupt Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for Shamrock playing on it in the premier nobody would care...

F***ing?

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The fact that they think Journos were complaining about Bankrupt Shels' pitch is f***ing hilarious. If it wasn't for Shamrock playing on it in the premier nobody would care...

:D
24/04/2007, 12:14 PM
R�iteoir

Actually he's missed a load of words from there - must be a wireless keyboard Dodge is using:

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Originally Posted by Dodge

The fact that they think the GAA Agenda Driven Journos were complaining about Bankrupt Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for the evil GAA-hating Shamrock Rovers squatting on it in the Super Duper Premiership nobody but Delaney and Maxi would care...
24/04/2007, 12:46 PM
hoops1

Keely is some ****** with his latest comments about Rovers criticism of Tolka.
Especially the role he played in the fiasco. Myabe if he opened his word hole then Rovers mightnt actually need Tolka.*****
24/04/2007, 2:03 PM
NY Hoop

Almost funny but the missing word is Rovers.

KOH
24/04/2007, 2:08 PM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Almost funny but the missing word is Rovers.

KOH

You hardly expect everybody to write out the full club name every time? They shortened it to your club's nickname.
24/04/2007, 2:17 PM
khoop

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Originally Posted by GavinZac

You hardly expect everybody to write out the full club name every time? They shortened it to your club's nickname.

??????????
24/04/2007, 3:29 PM
NY Hoop

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Originally Posted by GavinZac

You hardly expect everybody to write out the full club name every time? They shortened it to your club's nickname.

Your signature is wrong this time.

KOH
24/04/2007, 5:42 PM
MojoPin

www.loi.ie

confirms that shels are playing at whitehall
24/04/2007, 6:17 PM
Schumi

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Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Almost funny but the missing word is Rovers.

How are Sligo involved?
24/04/2007, 6:29 PM
Jerry The Saint

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Originally Posted by Schumi

How are Sligo involved?

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The fact that they think Rovers Journos were complaining about Shels' pitch is hilarious. If it wasn't for Shamrock playing on it in the premier nobody would care...

Shels must have been complaining about that Eamonn Sweeney fella that writes in the Sunday Indo.
25/04/2007, 12:56 AM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Your signature is wrong this time.

KOH

You shamrock fans sure do confuse me sometimes.

KOH
25/04/2007, 1:08 AM
OhNoYouDidn't

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Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint

Shels must have been complaining about that Eamonn Sweeney fella that writes in the Sunday Indo.

He has taken the 40 pieces and is a bogball writer now.
25/04/2007, 1:16 AM
LeviathanNI

Is this the reason that the Setanta Final, if being played by two Southern teams, will be played in Cork? (apparently)
25/04/2007, 1:32 AM
Risteard

In addition to the fact that the rest of the ground is looking a bit dilapidated (judging from the last time I was up there, loads of broken seats, worst bogs ever etc.)
I'd imagine it would have gotten the nod alright if these were fixed and the pitch was in top nick.
25/04/2007, 10:35 AM
NY Hoop

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Originally Posted by GavinZac

You shamrock fans sure do confuse me sometimes.

KOH

Never hard to confuse a langer.

Good decision to have the Setanta in turners cross.

KOH
25/04/2007, 10:47 AM
Jerry The Saint

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Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Good decision to have the Setanta in turners cross.

The what:confused:

I think you left out two words.
25/04/2007, 10:49 AM
NY Hoop

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Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint

The what:confused:

I think you left out two words.

Would they be FCUK OFF:D

KOH
25/04/2007, 10:56 AM
Dodge

yep...

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Good decision to have the Setanta in Cork? Fcuk off!
25/04/2007, 12:26 PM
neutrino

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Originally Posted by MojoPin

www.loi.ie

confirms that shels are playing at whitehall

what's the process for being allowed up sticks to whitehall ? so are we to assume whitehall is up to standard in terms of licensing or does it even have to be :confused:
25/04/2007, 1:06 PM
Jerry The Saint

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Originally Posted by neutrino

what's the process for being allowed up sticks to whitehall ? so are we to assume whitehall is up to standard in terms of licensing or does it even have to be :confused:

http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0113/dublincity.html

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It had been anticipated that Dermot Keely's Vikings would operate out of Home Farm's grounds in Whitehall but, according to the club, infrastructural problems proved insurmountable.

Doesn't specifically say whether Whitehall was unacceptable for any license or just a Premier one. Would be nice to know if it has been passed fit for the size of crowd expected.
25/04/2007, 1:13 PM
OhNoYouDidn't

I presume the league gave them a pass as its a once off. Considering it was the league who made them fix the pitch in the first place....
25/04/2007, 1:15 PM
Dodge

And it was the league who decided that having a fit playing surface wasn't part of licensing (unlike colour of exits or availability of hot food)
25/04/2007, 3:10 PM
Schumi

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Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint

http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0113/dublincity.html

Doesn't specifically say whether Whitehall was unacceptable for any license or just a Premier one. Would be nice to know if it has been passed fit for the size of crowd expected.

Dublin City played there in the first division the previous year so I'd say it's OK for a first division license.
25/04/2007, 3:45 PM
Dodge

Think that was a derogation thing

There are no seats in Whitehall. Do 1st division grounds need seats?
25/04/2007, 3:54 PM
Raheny Red

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Originally Posted by Dodge

Think that was a derogation thing

There are no seats in Whitehall. Do 1st division grounds need seats?

I think 250 covered?!
25/04/2007, 4:04 PM
Sheridan

There's definite a minimum requirement which Whitehall doesn't meet by virtue of not having any. Dublin City played there on the basis that it was to be upgraded to Premier Division standard (6,000+ all-seater) in the near future. All the necessary funding had been secured in conjunction with the FAI but divisions within Home Farm scuppered the deal (as they had about ten years earlier when even more ambitious plans were in place and builders on standby.)
25/04/2007, 4:19 PM
BohsFans

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Originally Posted by Sheridan

There's definite a minimum requirement which Whitehall doesn't meet by virtue of not having any. Dublin City played there on the basis that it was to be upgraded to Premier Division standard (6,000+ all-seater) in the near future. All the necessary funding had been secured in conjunction with the FAI but divisions within Home Farm scuppered the deal (as they had about ten years earlier when even more ambitious plans were in place and builders on standby.)

I remember seeing PP application on Swords Rd alright.
I think it was for a 600 main stand with the club house being extended as well.
25/04/2007, 4:34 PM
Sheridan

Yeah, the plans looked great. This is going back a while, mid-late nineties. I think the second phase involved building a second tier with corporate boxes above the stand. As usual, the cradle-snatching/child-exporting wing of Home Farm prevailed over the progressive wing which was interested in improving infrastructure.
25/04/2007, 4:40 PM
hoops1

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Originally Posted by Sheridan

Yeah, the plans looked great. This is going back a while, mid-late nineties. I think the second phase involved building a second tier with corporate boxes above the stand. As usual, the cradle-snatching/child-exporting wing of Home Farm prevailed over the progressive wing which was interested in improving infrastructure.

Home Farm have produced numerous full internationals, While DC produced
nobody. I think you have it mixed up who is the progressive side
25/04/2007, 4:47 PM
Sheridan

Jesus, do I need to spray myself with dopey hooped gimp repellent or something? Dublin City weren't involved in either of these disputes, they didn't exist when the first one occurred. Home Farm have some good coaches but they've seldom "produced" anyone of note. Essentially all they do is scout youth clubs for talented players, induct them into their system, give them some basic training and ship them abroad en masse. Home Farm and their ilk have probably had a detrimental effect on Irish football in the past 15-20 years.
25/04/2007, 4:53 PM
hoops1

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Originally Posted by Sheridan

Jesus, Home Farm have some good coaches but they've seldom "produced" anyone of note.

Hardly anyone of note are you some sort of fcuking comedian
Gary Kelly, Richard Dunne, Alan Maybury,Ronnie Whelan, Stephen Mc Phail there is 5 for a start
Who played nearly all their football at HF one of the great instiutions of Irish Soccer
Comparing DC to HF is a joke, do yourself a favour read up on them

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