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I just realised this morning that Semple Stadium in Thurles can hold 1/3 of Tipperarys entire population. That must be some sort of regional record?
In other words, what in the utter bejaysis is a town of less than 8,000 people doing with a stadium holding over 50,000?
Second most out-of-scale stadium in Ireland after the Alberts Arena in Termonbarry.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
A Barcelona player has yet to win the La Liga player of the month award since it was established in Sept 2013. http://z5.ifrm.com/5902/57/0/e14535/e14535.gif
Hungary beat Norway 0-1 in Oslo last night. Some TV commentator said they got the "vital away goal". In a 0-1 win away from home that goal will never take on the mystical power of an "away goal". It counts just as a goal.
You are correct, although what he said is more forgivable if said during the game (when Norway could still have scored; meaning the Hungary away goal could have assumed significance if the second leg were then to end up 0-0) than if it had been said in hindsight. Was it after the game he said it? If so, name and shame!Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
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all listed here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Lig...r_of_the_MonthQuote:
Originally Posted by The Fly
A Real Madrid player has only won it three times, Ronaldo twice and Benzema
Athletico Madrid have won it the most, six times. Griezman twice, Gidin twice, Koke and Costa
After the game. Can't remember whether it was SKY or Today FM. All these sports reports I listen to on the day of a game merge in to one.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
There's historical significance to Thurles possessing such a stadium. Not the worst offender. Clones is one that boggles the mind. Though I wouldn't give up Ulster Final days out there. Class.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
EDIT: Worth a gander. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ation_stadiums
Yeah, GAA stadiums per size of town is amazing in some places.
Killarney, 43,180 - town size 14,129
Cavan, 32,000 - town size 3,607
Carlow, 21,000 - town size 13,698
Enniskillen 20,000 - town size 13,757
Ballybofey 18,000 - town size 4,852
Most incredibly, when you think about it, a town of less than 5,000 people, Ballybofey is soon going to have two stadiums that can host more than the population of the town itself.
Just finished Life is Strange, on the PS4. Best game I've played this year.
Completely missed a sub-plot that most other people seemed to instinctively pick up on. It's something people tell me I don't pick up on in real life too. Pretty interesting experience.
Will take this to the gaming forum.
Oh Peep Show:
'Didn't grasp the nettle, obviously.
Who would grasp a ****ing nettle?'
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Do you think I'm some kind of sex duckling who'll follow anyone around who's got breasts and a vagina?
Having a drink and relaxing watching NFL on Thanksgiving. Feeling very American.
Except I have to work tomorrow.
And I've never shot up a school.
Radio DJ just referred to "Black Friday traffic" - we truly have lost the run of ourselves as a nation.
Broke up with my girlfriend of 8 years last night. Life is hard..
Fax Machine 2 - Real Madrid 0.
Jesus man. Sorry to hear that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla
It's funny when you've been on a messageboard like this for so long you actually seem to have a notion of certain posters relationships and given the stuff you've posted over the years I had you pegged for a proper long-term marriage type dealy.
Well before Nigel bothers to pop the question.
Having had a pretty horrible breakup earlier in the year I can understand how you are feeling. Only thing for it is to be around your mates as much as you can.
And also, don't be afraid to wallow in your own misery. It needs to be done despite the conventional wisdom and what others will say.
I was better for it, tbh, though it did help that my ex was a bit of a gowl about everything in the end.
That'd be too cliché.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
Nigel you should do it at a sporting event, get on the jumbotron.
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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
In fairness given she allowed him to call their son Finn there's a chance she'll pop the question.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
I'll break out the french fancies then.
When Finn Park has a jumbotron installed I'll consider it.