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25/02/2009, 9:29 AM
Ash

Quote:

Originally Posted by passinginterest

They are ridiculously huge. I'd imagine they should be visible from space.
I'm not going to bother investing in the outside light I needed for the garden, when those lights are on it should be bright as day around my place. :D

If they point them in the direction of Wexford then Limerick will have nothing to
complain about! ;)
25/02/2009, 12:09 PM
Boh_So_Good

Quote:

Originally Posted by passinginterest

They are ridiculously huge. I'd imagine they should be visible from space.
I'm not going to bother investing in the outside light I needed for the garden, when those lights are on it should be bright as day around my place. :D

It is called advertising to the locals. The shiny light will draw in the masses. Everyone in Tallaght will know when "their club" is playing. It will psychologically impose itself on the local population. Everytime they see the big light in the sky every estate in Tallaght will think of Rovers. This is why the GAA tried so hard to kill off Rovers in Tallaght as they knew how powerful this kind of thing is.

Brilliant move on Rovers part. I think Rovers will get huge crowds. Was talking to people out there with no interest in LOI and they are literally salivating to get in and support Rovers. The club are set forever really. As a Bohs fan I should not be saying this, but everyone in the League should be wishing Rovers well in Tallaght as this is the future for all of us. If Rovers in Tallaght takes off big time the rest of the league will gain.
25/02/2009, 12:15 PM
Boh_So_Good

any photos of the new Rovers lights BTW?
25/02/2009, 12:17 PM
Dunny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boh_So_Good

any photos of the new Rovers lights BTW?

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/gallery...g2_itemId=4952
25/02/2009, 12:35 PM
oldyouth

Quote:

Originally Posted by passinginterest

They are ridiculously huge. I'd imagine they should be visible from space.
I'm not going to bother investing in the outside light I needed for the garden, when those lights are on it should be bright as day around my place. :D

Maybe the pictures are deceiving but they look the same height as ours (which were dropped 5m from the original height because of a neighbour). Anyone seen both to compare
25/02/2009, 12:39 PM
Battery Rover

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldyouth

Maybe the pictures are deceiving but they look the same height as ours (which were dropped 5m from the original height because of a neighbour). Anyone seen both to compare

Seem the same height as ours as well but there are more rows of lights. If it is Musco Lighting they would have a standard height to match the lux of the bulbs.

Someone can correct me here if I am worng but I believe Musco rate the lux 1 metre from ground level while licensing measures the lux at ground level.
25/02/2009, 12:41 PM
fergalr

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4tothefloor

It cheapens the look of the stadium.

Best time to see how Tallaght Stadium looks is when a match is on. The stand will be full so you won't be able to see the seats.

Check it out on RTE on the 13th!
25/02/2009, 12:42 PM
Dodge

I think they're exactly the same as wexford's

Only seen the Tallaght ones by car but very, very similar
25/02/2009, 12:43 PM
Battery Rover

Quote:

Originally Posted by fergalr

Best time to see how Tallaght Stadium looks is when a match is on.

Getting a guided tour of Tallaght Stadium Friday and looking forward to it.
25/02/2009, 12:46 PM
passinginterest

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldyouth

Maybe the pictures are deceiving but they look the same height as ours (which were dropped 5m from the original height because of a neighbour). Anyone seen both to compare

I've seen both up close and I'd be fairly sure the ones in Tallaght are higher, maybe by those 5 metres that Youths had to drop them down. They are similar though.
25/02/2009, 12:52 PM
oldyouth

Quote:

Originally Posted by passinginterest

I've seen both up close and I'd be fairly sure the ones in Tallaght are higher, maybe by those 5 metres that Youths had to drop them down. They are similar though.

Hopefully, they're not the same ones. De Rovers did bring (some) skangers with them last Saturday. Maybe they loaded the Hiace:p
26/02/2009, 1:02 AM
citybone

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boh_So_Good

It is called advertising to the locals. The shiny light will draw in the masses. Everyone in Tallaght will know when "their club" is playing. It will psychologically impose itself on the local population. Everytime they see the big light in the sky every estate in Tallaght will think of Rovers. This is why the GAA tried so hard to kill off Rovers in Tallaght as they knew how powerful this kind of thing is.

Brilliant move on Rovers part. I think Rovers will get huge crowds. Was talking to people out there with no interest in LOI and they are literally salivating to get in and support Rovers. The club are set forever really. As a Bohs fan I should not be saying this, but everyone in the League should be wishing Rovers well in Tallaght as this is the future for all of us. If Rovers in Tallaght takes off big time the rest of the league will gain.

i agree with you but i think they could possibly go on to pull away from everyone else in the long therm and it could become a 1 club league. like currently cork city are the biggest club in the league/island:D but i think rovers will overtake us this year especially with there huge season ticket sales so far.
26/02/2009, 11:16 AM
Dunny

Poster on OW said he seen a "crew" testing the pitch as we speak, rolling and bouncing the ball etc...
26/02/2009, 3:59 PM
Lilywhite Army

Latest news out of Oriel is htat it has failed:eek:
26/02/2009, 4:18 PM
Youths4Ever

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Originally Posted by Lilywhite Army

Latest news out of Oriel is htat it has failed:eek:

if it has failed what happens next?
26/02/2009, 4:24 PM
Mr A

Nothing happens next. If the FAI let Drogheda in the premier with a pitch that does not meet regulations they can hardly stop Dundalk.

Although it would be somewhat humourous.
26/02/2009, 4:26 PM
John83

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

Nothing happens next. If the FAI let Drogheda in the premier with a pitch that does not meet regulations they can hardly stop Dundalk.

Although it would be somewhat humourous.

Funny like a petrol soaked Christmas tree!
26/02/2009, 4:37 PM
Mr A

Quote:

Originally Posted by John83

Funny like a petrol soaked Christmas tree!

Which is a fundamentally funny thing.

Like setting fire to ducks.
26/02/2009, 4:39 PM
John83

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

Which is a fundamentally funny thing.

Like setting fire to ducks.

I see you've moved on from the knife fighting monkeys.

As usual, there's no sign of the ISPCA.
26/02/2009, 4:45 PM
HarpoJoyce

Quote:

Originally Posted by John83

I see you've moved on from the knife fighting monkeys.

As usual, there's no sign of the ISPCA.

They should be made pay in like everyone else.
26/02/2009, 5:39 PM
Celdrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

Nothing happens next. If the FAI let Drogheda in the premier with a pitch that does not meet regulations they can hardly stop Dundalk.

How does our pitch not meet regulations?
26/02/2009, 7:10 PM
Dunny

Just on the pitch inspection : all the tests have to analysed. No official results have been given but club do not anticipate any problems.

http://twitter.com/DundalkFC
26/02/2009, 7:13 PM
dannydundalk

when do we expect to be given the results?
26/02/2009, 7:15 PM
Dunny

Think it takes a few minutes, if it turns blue then yes, if it turns red then no....;)
26/02/2009, 7:48 PM
LeixlipRed

If it does fail will George have to go back to England? :(
26/02/2009, 7:51 PM
John83

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celdrog

How does our pitch not meet regulations?

Not enough space between it and the hordings, I think.
26/02/2009, 7:52 PM
LeixlipRed

Quote:

Originally Posted by John83

Not enough space between it and the hordings, I think.

When the stands collapse that problem will go away. So no worries.
26/02/2009, 9:41 PM
Buller

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ent=main-1.jpg

Can be seen right across the southside apparently...
26/02/2009, 9:43 PM
Dunny

Still no word on the pitch anyway.....*gulp*.....
26/02/2009, 10:36 PM
ndrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by John83

Not enough space between it and the hordings, I think.

wrong .our pitch meets all the requiremants :rolleyes: sorry to dissapoint some of you.
26/02/2009, 10:45 PM
dublin_owl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buller

Can be seen right across the southside apparently...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d137/b_uzz/main-1.jpg

That looks awesome!
26/02/2009, 10:50 PM
sligoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by dublin_owl

That looks awesome!

One side(minus the seats) of it does.
27/02/2009, 8:55 AM
LeixlipRed

The seats are a joke though. Wtf were they at??? Even I'd be getting a little excited looking at that tbh. Don't tell anyone though :p
27/02/2009, 8:59 AM
Mr A

So does United Park meet these dimensions?

The minimum size of the playing area is therefore:
• Width 68.5 m (75 yds)
• Length 104.5 m (115 yds)
27/02/2009, 9:41 AM
dublin_owl

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeixlipRed

Even I'd be getting a little excited looking at that tbh. Don't tell anyone though :p

Heh, since it's just down the road from me I might end up at more Rovers than Youths games! :eek:
27/02/2009, 10:07 AM
Celdrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

So does United Park meet these dimensions?

The minimum size of the playing area is therefore:
� Width 68.5 m (75 yds)
� Length 104.5 m (115 yds)

Well you are the one who said the pitch didn't meet criteria and alleged the FAI are allowing the Drogs to play with a pitch that doesn't meet requirements. So you tell me what the pitch dimensions are to back up your statement.
I only asked how it didn't comply. I have no idea of the pitch size and had no idea of the requirement
27/02/2009, 10:19 AM
Mr A

I've searched for details on DUFC's pitch size but can't find any. I certainly recall plenty of stuff from DUFC themselves on why United Park couldn't be used for the premier without the derogation due to the new ground and these included space issues.
27/02/2009, 10:23 AM
Celdrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

I've searched for details on DUFC's pitch size but can't find any. I certainly recall plenty of stuff from DUFC themselves on why United Park couldn't be used for the premier without the derogation due to the new ground and these included space issues.

It was extended 2 years ago. Still no idea what the size is.
So in summary lets throw Dundalk out and keep Drogheda in:D
27/02/2009, 11:11 AM
ndrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

So does United Park meet these dimensions?

The minimum size of the playing area is therefore:
� Width 68.5 m (75 yds)
� Length 104.5 m (115 yds)

According to our chairman the other night and the meet and greet with supporters our pitch meets all requirements , as well as being a fantastic playing surface .One of the best in the leauge dont you know :D
27/02/2009, 11:20 AM
SMorgan

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndrog

According to our chairman the other night and the meet and greet with supporters our pitch meets all requirements , as well as being a fantastic playing surface .One of the best in the leauge dont you know :D

1.0 That's the same chairman that said at the same meeting that none of the Directors were involved in the Stadium relocation for the money and they had only the interests of DUFC at heart!!

2.0 I measured the length of United Park using Auto-Cad. It is LESS than the minimum requirement. Did the FAI even measure their own pitch as part of the licensing procedure?

and finally

3.0 I would have been of the opinion that United Park had one of the best playing surfaces. Did you see the state of the surface on Tuesday evening? If its like that before the start of the season what will it be like next October. It appears that pitch maintenance work fell by the way-side due to your finance troubles.

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