Ireland Germany Fans Fest

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06/10/2007, 7:57 PM
Cosmo

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Originally Posted by scousedub

small write up in the Star this morning, should hopefully increase the numbers.

I wouldve thought something like this deserves more coverage than what was in todays star ffs

Anyway a few of us from drogheda defo heading up, so see youse up there :)!!
07/10/2007, 10:37 AM
eirebhoy

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Originally Posted by Cosmo

Anyway a few of us from drogheda defo heading up, so see youse up there :)!!

You'll be heading in the wrong direction. ;)
08/10/2007, 11:53 AM
John2626

fan fest

Absolute great idea and ill be there for sure. Heading along with six mates, including a very good German pal (whos a VFB Stuttgart fan).

At least we can repay the German fans for the amazing welcome we received over there. Will also spread the word to anyone I know thats around town on saturday and going to the game.

Been out to Richmond alot be dont remember the bar, will it be big enough to accommodate everyone. Just worried that this thing takes off and its swamped come Saturday.

Absolute disgrace that the FAI are AGAIN doing nothing that looks like hard work!!!!!
08/10/2007, 12:54 PM
Ireland4ever

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Originally Posted by soccerc

No, he wouldn't :D

The German FA have endorsed the event emailing all their fans who bought tickets for the game with the details.

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See this is what a proper FA does, not just happy with raking in the money, they actually try and help out the ordinary fan.
10/10/2007, 12:38 PM
co. down green

bandwagon jumpers !!

http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=2492

No mention of a contribution to the event or charity.

soccerc for the FAI chief exec. job !!
10/10/2007, 12:43 PM
DmanDmythDledge

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Originally Posted by co. down green

No mention of a contribution to the event or charity.

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A number of novelty events for charity are planned. The organisation Headway Ireland has been nominated as the principal beneficiary of any funds raised. The organisation serves those whose lives have been affected by such as brain haemorrhages and strokes.

Richard Sadlier, the former Irish international, has agreed to take part in the money-raising events and Stephen Quinn's No 8 shirt from the recent U21 game against Portugal will be offered for auction.

Paul McGrath has also presented the organisers with a signed shirt and a signed copy of his book for the event.

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10/10/2007, 12:47 PM
co. down green

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Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

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Are the FAI organising or contributing to the charity events?
10/10/2007, 12:55 PM
Sligo Hornet

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Originally Posted by co. down green

Are the FAI organising or contributing to the charity events?

Yes.....they're sending Stephen Ireland to do a Q & A session, with all proceeds going to Help the Aged!:D
10/10/2007, 1:03 PM
soccerc

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Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet

Yes.....they're sending Stephen Ireland to do a Q & A session, with all proceeds going to Help the Aged!:D

Highly unwelcome and unnecessary comment
10/10/2007, 1:25 PM
soccerc

Just an update to confirm the pick up point in Dublin City centre for those wishing to attend the Ireland Germany Fan Fest in McDowell's Inchicore.

The coaches will depart from the Clifton Court Hotel on Eden Quay ( location just off O'Connell Bridge heading east along the river Liffey) starting at 1pm Irish time
10/10/2007, 1:57 PM
Dr. Ogba

Soccerc not too sure if this was answered already but will the venue be big enough to accommodate so many people? Deffo interested in going but don't fancy queuing half an hour at the bar!

and well done, looks like it'll be a great success...
10/10/2007, 2:05 PM
soccerc

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Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

Soccerc not too sure if this was answered already but will the venue be big enough to accommodate so many people? Deffo interested in going but don't fancy queuing half an hour at the bar!

and well done, looks like it'll be a great success...

That is the big imponderable though you won't be waiting half an hour for beer, trust me!

If it is successful space will be tight but the bar staff are very efficient and it is planned to have a temporary bar in the outside smoking area.

When seeking a venue I approached a number of places but they either didn't want to know or expressed an interest yet never got back to me.
10/10/2007, 2:18 PM
Pablo

Good Luck with it lads. Wont make it meself as Syringicore is a tad out of the way!
10/10/2007, 2:18 PM
Dr. Ogba

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Originally Posted by soccerc

That is the big imponderable though you won't be waiting half an hour for beer, trust me!

If it is successful space will be tight but the bar staff are very efficient and it is planned to have a temporary bar in the outside smoking area.

When seeking a venue I approached a number of places but they either didn't want to know or expressed an interest yet never got back to me.

Thats fair enough...I may bring my trusty hip-flask just in case! :)
10/10/2007, 2:20 PM
soccerc

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Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

Thats fair enough...I may bring my trusty hip-flask just in case! :)

Just in case? It's a necessity at Ireland games, great added to the coffee in Croker ;)
10/10/2007, 4:36 PM
KoemansCC

I'll be there + 2...
10/10/2007, 10:52 PM
tetsujin1979

I will be in attendance, along with at least two, and as many as four others
11/10/2007, 12:15 PM
Joxer88

Lads are ye all aware that a member of YBIG Forums rang the FAI to ask about this event and they (the FAI) took full credit for organising it and they had nothing whatsoever to do with it??? :mad:
11/10/2007, 12:57 PM
RonnieB

Will be going along as well. For a while at least. Great idea and fair play to the people who organised. P.S. **** you FAI.
11/10/2007, 1:05 PM
citizenerased

Yeah seen they posted it on their website, it looks like they are trying to cling on to it alright!
11/10/2007, 6:29 PM
onenilgameover

I'ill be there with 2 others....
11/10/2007, 8:15 PM
Green Tribe

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Originally Posted by Joxer88

Lads are ye all aware that a member of YBIG Forums rang the FAI to ask about this event and they (the FAI) took full credit for organising it and they had nothing whatsoever to do with it??? :mad:

:eek: Feckers :mad:
11/10/2007, 9:28 PM
soccerc

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Originally Posted by Joxer88

Lads are ye all aware that a member of YBIG Forums rang the FAI to ask about this event and they (the FAI) took full credit for organising it and they had nothing whatsoever to do with it??? :mad:

Allegedly this is the way it went :eek:

Justice : " Are the FAI organising this Fan Fest on Saturday ?"

Fran : " We are indeed " ( I sh*t you not)

Justice : " Oh right and how did this come about ? "

FAI : " Well basically the Germans did something similiar for Irish fans so we're trying to do something similiar in terms of organising a fun day out for the family. There'll be DJ's, music, food. All in all a little bit of craic"

Justice : " That sounds great FAI and will there be FAI officials at this event"

FAI : "Ere eh, yeh there should be one or two about" ( basically he wasn't too sure)

Justice : " Can't wait FAI sounds like the FAI are really in touch with the people and stuff......soooo looking forward to this. thanks for your time."

FAI: " No problem" ( in otherwords we have no problem hijacking independently organised events and attaching our name to if it makes me and John D. look good)
11/10/2007, 11:48 PM
soccerc

I have a request for some assistance on Saturday.

Volunteers are required to help out with some aspects or to act as hosts on the coaches.

There is no pay, no thanks and no backslapping so it is unrewarding and will interfere with drinking time.

Any takers?
12/10/2007, 9:22 AM
soccerc

Email from German FA

Received this from the German FA this morning:

Thanks for the information.

Since 1 week all the information, you gave us, are online on our website.

I saw a positive feedback in our discussion forum that many fans want to join the fan-fest.

So I hope you have a successful event!

Have fun,
12/10/2007, 11:34 AM
soccerc

Happy to report that two seperate groups of German fans, 16 in all, have descended on McDowell's this morning carrying out a recce.

Seems they are impressed and they are now on their second pints.
12/10/2007, 4:34 PM
Scram

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Originally Posted by Joxer88
Lads are ye all aware that a member of YBIG Forums rang the FAI to ask about this event and they (the FAI) took full credit for organising it and they had nothing whatsoever to do with it???

Feckers

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Originally Posted by Green Tribe

:eek: Feckers :mad:

I would say "unbelievable" but it is not unbelievable and typical of how the FAI and many politicains and government bodies operate :mad:
13/10/2007, 8:32 AM
Cosmo

The FAI are a shower of unbelieveable w@nkers! Can the papers not pick up on this story?? They like a bit of FAI bashing at the best of times and this is a great story about they attempting to hijack and take credit for an independent fans initiative for charity - ffs like. What fcuking tools :mad::mad:
13/10/2007, 11:51 AM
Slim Pickings

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Originally Posted by soccerc

Happy to report that two seperate groups of German fans, 16 in all, have descended on McDowell's this morning carrying out a recce.

Seems they are impressed and they are now on their second pints.

Best of luck with this soccerc. Hope all goes well today. Will try and persuade a few of the lads to head this afternoon!
14/10/2007, 2:50 AM
soccerc

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Originally Posted by Slim Pickings

Best of luck with this soccerc. Hope all goes well today. Will try and persuade a few of the lads to head this afternoon!

Thanks to those who made an appearance, much appreciated, hope you enjoyed the occasion.

JB
14/10/2007, 9:07 PM
Saint07

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Originally Posted by soccerc

Thanks to those who made an appearance, much appreciated, hope you enjoyed the occasion.

JB

went along for an hour or so. good turnout by the Germans. Got talking to a few of them, they seemed to enjoy it. Fair play to all who organised it :cool:
16/10/2007, 11:09 AM
Superhoops

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Originally Posted by Saint07

went along for an hour or so. good turnout by the Germans. Got talking to a few of them, they seemed to enjoy it. Fair play to all who organised it :cool:

But not so good by the Irish! Was amused to see the biggest tricolour, apert from the one outside McD's was from that great Irish club, Tranmere Rovers? :confused:
16/10/2007, 11:31 AM
co. down green

few pics of the Fanfest at the bottom of the page

http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x...007/?start=all
16/10/2007, 11:34 AM
paul_oshea

the 3rd or 4th pic is very impressive, i wonder what you were taking a photo of there ;)
16/10/2007, 11:39 AM
co. down green

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Originally Posted by paul_oshea

the 3rd or 4th pic is very impressive, i wonder what you were taking a photo of there ;)

Paul

I've no idea what you mean:D
17/10/2007, 10:30 AM
soccerc

Mail I received from one of the German Fanclub organiser's this morning.

only a short mail for today, because I have to start to munich soon for the tschech game.

It was a great day on saturday and the german fans are absolutly excited. To organize such a big party is always combined with difficulties, so no worry, all the fans came in time to the stadion and it were not so bad to come later, because of the quality of the game.
I�m looking forward to the next fan meets in the world cup qualification round :-)
Thanks a lot again,
17/10/2007, 10:41 AM
citizenerased

i was there for about 3 or 4 hours, feck all irish fans there, full of zee germans, great criac with them, was chattinf to a good few, good spirits between the two sets of fans...

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