I wouldn't worry there will be plenty of tickets available and you won't have to pay a cent over face value.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grafter
I wouldn't worry there will be plenty of tickets available and you won't have to pay a cent over face value.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grafter
41,000 already sold its been reported. id say they will all be gone by the weekendQuote:
Originally Posted by KK77
Really? Pretty surprised at that. If they win the demand for the Scotland game could be a bit worrying so?
well that's what the FAI have said in their press release. i don't think its that much of a surprise really. id say 10,000 are in the hands of poles already and add that to our usual 35,000 + that attends most of our big qualifiers. would be shocked if its not a sell-outQuote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
As Brian Kerr would say.....the FAI must be counting all tickets sold twice!Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
Kind of regretting not getting the hat-trick deal now. I left it off as I have a wedding the Friday before the England game and I'm not sure what kind of a roll over is in the pipeline!Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
can expect 100,000 if thats the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by KK77
43,000 at the friendly v poland 2 years ago and over 45,000 at similar important qualifiers v germany, russia, sweden and austria. will easily sell-out
There are only Premium Level seats available at the moment, for €120 a pop. It's either a crafty attempt to shift those to people who are worried about missing out completely or they are actually the last bunch left.
No harm packaging 3 at a decent price anyone without a young family should be well able afford it.
Voting Tory in May, Paul? You're out of touch!
Actually, I cant argue with the logic or the morality of what the FAI is doing. I hope it's a success. A thumping at home to Poland would drastically reduce the value of the remaining games.
I really hope people are complaining later in the campaign that they cant get tickets and that the FAI are a disgrace, as per usual.
Putting it all aside anyone who wants a ticket will get one!Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
I wonder have the FAI sold all the ST holders tickets again like they've done the last two times and completely fail to notify anyone about it?
The hat-trick package was a good offer in fairness. All three games will be worthwhile in their own right, regardless of results.... in fact, the England game isn't even result dependent. All three games are also on weekends which make them more attractive again to those based outside of Dublin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
It's a bit of a joke though that there are only Premium Level tickets available for general sale, if the others haven't completely sold out, season ticket holders, etc excluded obviously. Maybe they have sold out though. It's is also a joke that a seat behind the goals can even be considered 'premium' and priced the same as one on the halfway line, though the FAI are not the only ones to price tickets this way.
ST holders were notified ages ago that they would have the option to buy tickets for the Poland game during the presale last week. I think this could have been extended to people who have recently bought a ticket through Ticketmaster for an Ireland game. They also advertised for applications for tickets through Loi clubs since before xmas. I know we had something up on our website a few times telling people that tickets were available and to contact someone from the club. All to try and ensure that we have as many Irish fans in the stadium as possible come the 29th March and not a repeat of the last time Poland were in town. The Fai get a lot of stick but as far as I can see this seems to be the one thing they have done right in a long time.
I have not voted since I've been here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I agree hopefully they will and blaming someone else for their problems like little old Ireland loves to do.
Btw this chelsea fans issue in paris is causing a real stir over here. I had a great laugh to myself thinking about all those on here ridiculing other posters when they say they witnessed or a friend witnessed an incident or incidents, that it hasn't happened unless some video/recording evidence of some sort. The fella who did it probably put himself in danger taking that video, but had he said he had seen it people on here and on other forums would probably have belittled and discredited the poster. The one thing that I like about over here is the clubs and individual fan groups don't say these aren't our fans like clubs at home do or individuals on forums they accept it and try and do something about it. Sadly I think as much they try and do something about it, society as a whole needs to change, they are people outside of the clubs regardless.
It really is causing a stir, but I've seen plenty of mainstream articles and commentary (from Sky to the Independent to the PFA to other Chelsea supporters) refer to the idiots as "so-called supporters". See here: https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourc...+supporters%22Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Overt and very public displays of racism like that are thankfully rarer nowadays, which is probably why it's causing such a stir (combined with the fact it was a group of individuals "representing", or shaming even, Britain/England abroad). For that reason, it will always naturally surprise people when they hear of something like this happening in public. It's only natural that you'd seek at least some sort of verification or evidence of surprising claims before automatically believing them.
I don't know why I would even begin to think this, but you wouldn't at all be trying to get a general dig in by referring specifically to posters here having questioned the veracity of a claim encountered on reddit that Mark Noble once shouted "take that you fenian b*stards" after scoring in an under-age game between Ireland and England in Cork, would you? ;)
Another prominent figure - Chris Ramsey, the Premier League's only black manager - declares, "I don't believe these people are fans of football", and the BBC make it their headline ("Racist Chelsea supporters in Paris are 'not fans of football'"): http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31535021
Ramsey also, rightly I believe, said that it's not a football specific problem, it's a societal problem but that football is so pervasive it reflects society's problems. But that said, football should use this incident and the attention it's getting to continue to ram home the fact that this is unacceptable, not to mention illegal, behaviour. Ramsey was more articulate on this issue than I thought he was answering questions on his job!
Football is making big progress in tackling issues surrounding race, gender equality, sexual orientation tolerance etc., just as broader society is generally more enlightened than a decade ago. I hope this progress continues.
Great seats in the Premium Level, well worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Even better when there compos with lounge passes!
Do you think Brady is in with a shot of starting at left back against Poland instead of Ward? What's Ward's club form like?
Just did some crack research for you. Apparently, Claret fans were clamoring for some guy named Ben Mee to be dropped for Ward recently, but Ben Mee had a good go vs Chelsea today and now they are retracting that. I don't think Ward played today. Source: Burnley fan chats.Quote:
Originally Posted by musicinmouth
Now that I look at it Mee scored the goal today. Ward buried on the bench and should stay there, so say many Burnley fans.
Not really, the ones available are behind the goals. Plenty far better seats in non Premium sections for less than half the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by the doc
Seems to be plenty of Irish getting game time and hitting form at the moment. Can't be a bad thing, though a month is a long time especially with managers getting precious about their players. Walters is said to be managing an injury but I'd say he'd walk over coals to play this one. McGeady and, to a lesser extent, Gibson seem to be the ones most in need of game time. I have a feeling Given may start in March.
Apart from that brief fateful cameo, Gibson has been away so long that his return will be akin to an unearthing of a new talent.
It's a tough team to pick or to predict. I can't even tell what shape he'll go for. Instinct says 442 something like below,must 352 could be a brave call, or Hoolahan could feature in a 451 of sorts. If fit I think Brady has a great chance of starting.
If 442:
Given
Coleman O'Shea Clark Wilson
------Whelan McCarthy----
McClean ------------------Brady
-------Walters------Keane
McGeady will 100% start for O'Neill if fit. Take away McClean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Gibson's played in 4 of the last 6 Ireland games.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Turns out one of those Chelsea fans suspected of being involved in the incident on the Paris Métro is Richard Barklie, a former member of the RUC from Carrickfergus who served in Belfast and Derry: http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...metro-incident and http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime...cist-1.2113228Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Curiously, he presently works as a director with the World Human Rights Forum and insists he is not a racist. I think his recorded actions speak louder than his words, but it will be interesting to hear his explanation of the context and circumstances in full (if such is made public). It should be noted that he has also issued an apology "for the trauma and stress suffered" by Souleymane S; why he would have issued this if not guilty of anything, however, I'm not sure...
Ward's been injured for the past two months - Saturday was his first day back on the bench, and I'd imagine he won't have much football before Poland. I'd say O'Neill will play him if he's fit though, although Clark could be an option too as he's doing well for Aston Villa at CH.Quote:
Originally Posted by musicinmouth
Well lads have not been on in awhile. Does foot.ie users still offer spare tickets to games. I was out of the country and need to get some for this game. Going with my partner and child. If not feel free to move or delete post. Regards
Anyone see Ireland winning?
Can't myself, even though we need to or it's goodbye 2016.
We slight favourites in the bookies at the moment which I was a bit surprised about.
It's hope rather than expectation for me. A win could be the start of something, a defeat just keeps us in the doldrums.
Danny, this is not the relevant thread to discuss that incident in Paris. I started this thread to discuss the Poland game. So I would appreciate if you could remember this the next time you post. Cheers mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Hmm, interesting team. I'd go with following lineup;Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Forde
Coleman O Shea Keogh Wilson
Mc Geady Mc Carthy Whelan Brady
Walters Keane
Forde
Coleman OShea Clark Wilson
McCarthy
McGeady Gibson Brady
Hoolahan
Long
Think we look best with Hoolahan in team as for me that necessitates a lone striker role. Long is the most suited player we have for that role. Gone with Gibson instead of Whelan - just think he now offers more in a positive sense and thought he looked good when he came on for Everton at the weekend.
Just looking at the Poland team they are not the greatest side we have played but saying the they do play good football and often come up victorious when playing sides that are seen to be equal to them. I think it will be down to the was we play, we need to select the players that will play ball and give it a go instead of some of the headless chickens we have in the squad. if we are going by form at the moment id say start with Forde in goal because hes been fairly solid for us this campaign with a back four of Coleman O'shea Wilson and Clark. Two defensive mids of McCarthy and Whelan with three in front of them with Brady Hoolahan and Mcgeady if hes fit. Up front is where well habe difficulties, Long is only back from injury while Keane hasnt been playing due to the MLS season finishing up a few months ago. McGoldrick looked a good player against the US anbut is only coming back from injury too. So Walters is looking like the first choice at the moment having been playing well recently but in my opinion hes not good enough to lead the lines.
4 3 2 1 formation
Given
Coleman O'Shea Clark Wilson
Whelan McCarthy Gibson
McGeady Brady
Keane
i'd expect o'neill to start mcclean, mcgeady and gibson if they are fit.
forde
coleman o'shea wilson ward
mcgeady mccarthy gibson brady
walters mcclean