Pat told one of the lads that Cork will be the first game in there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
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Pat told one of the lads that Cork will be the first game in there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
Snarky I know, but I can't trust anything POS says about the Market's Field anymore.
Oh yeah for some reason I thought we were away to ye the 3rd week but we're home to ye the second week.. but yeah would be great if that was the opening gameQuote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
I hope so for your sake but this is the LOI where nothing is ever guaranteed.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
Markets Field:
The floodlights have arrived. The stand is being recovered in a new concrete cast. The stand has been prepped for the seats. Railings have been put up around the the pitch.
Has Pat O'Sullivan told them to **** off with their ****ing floodlights yet?
Seemingly there is work ongoing down the Carlisle including removing the grass bank behind the goal, high fence the far end where the car park is, new sound system, Bar's going into the old sweat shop, new toilets for away fans and heard they are looking at getting new floodlights too... I will believe it when I see it!
That could be where the new McGettigans bar in bray is going.
An article in the Limerick Leader on the Market's Field development.
http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/l...ning-1-6642273
It's a pity that the new stadium will cater for away fans by way of a small demountable stand behind the goal. I hate watching a game from behind the goal. So much of the game passes you by. It's pity there is nowhere else where away fans can be situated and actually see the game.
What's a "demountable stand"?
I'm the same I hate it your so far away from the other goalQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Well its better than <insert whatever away section you like here> anyway
In fairness, the actual away side in Finn Park has the best view from anywhere in the ground, which can't really be said for any other away section in the league.
and there was me giving it loads about substandard gear made by those indian kids...Quote:
Originally Posted by dublinwanderer
One that can be taken down and moved if necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by rvp31
Half the pre-cast steps (that the seats will be bolted to) are now in place in the Markets Field. Dressings rooms are pretty much finished, floodlights are nearly in and the pitch is in great shape. Work is going on around the exterior walls to clean them up also.
How's the building in Harps getting on?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ht_Stadium.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
The model stadium.
Bray have issued a statement denying responsibility for the incident in the foreground.
All the money must have gone in to the Umbro signage at the time!
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The view this morning from the top of the crane that has put in place one of the floodlights. I'd say less than half the pre-cast in there. With over a month to go till the cork game it shoild be ready for that I'd imagine.
That pitch looks in really good nick. Looking forward to visiting, not the worst idea to have us for the opener there, we'll bring a big crowd and regardless of the home attendance it will be a good occasion. Hopefully we don't out number you though.
Ya the pitch should be top notch. Has been looked after really well, sanded a few times, has drainage in place etc...
As far as I know the away allocation will be limited to the capacity that it can hold which is around 600. That probably won't be known for sure until it is nearly completed though.
With the right advertising and a few decent results we could be looking at 1,500 home fans easily. A lot will come just for a look as much as anything.
I live in the estate there on the left, with all the solar panels, (that never worked) handy auld walk to the ground for me anyway.
YA a lot poles in the front of the stand will be annoyingQuote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
The STADIUM in the distance looks impressive
It is dissapponting that this is what they will end up with given the amount of money that has been pumped into Limerick.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
It's a starting point at least right? it's an upgrade from Jackman Park so it's a step in the right direction in my opinion.
Its a permanent home and that is improvement straight off!
It's not amazing and everyone would have liked better, the fans raised issues about it but nothing could be done as it is completely in the hands of the LEDP. One of the main issues I'd have is they have said there is room for expansion but because they have made the pitch big enough to accommodate GAA it has taken away a lot of the space that was there.
That's an absolutely HUGE step up from Jackman and anyone who suggests otherwise wants their heads examined. Jesus feckin christ, it's not even finished yet. The pitch looks immaculate and that'll be a fine main stand once it's finished. There's huge development potential there for at least another big stand across from the main stand and obviously there's yet the away stand to go in. The poles at the front of the stand are unfortunate alright, but if that's all that ends up wrong with the ground then feck it.
It's a start for Limerick and a positive move in the right direction for a club that's played in a stadium both far too big in Thomond and a stadium not fit for use in Jackman.
It'll never be finished in time for the Cork game if the crane driven doesn't keep his eye on the job.
Back to your levers man.
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Originally Posted by Jofspring
On that point how far are the spectator's from the action
Agree with this what do people expect a 15,000 all seater it's a start also there is a stand been built behind the goal for away fans not sure the capacity of it been honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
It will have probably the best pitch in LOI football iv seen it its like a billiard table been really looked after for over a year now.
Also new state of the art dressing rooms talking to one of the builders working on them said there fantastic huge. Media room aswell.
Bit better the jackman I'd say.
Going by recent statements it doesn't seem like they are building a stand anymore for away fans but are putting in one that can be taken away again. Similar to the one in Bray and Wexford Youths. That's the impression I got from a de-mountable stand anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by thomas72
But for how long tho, they'll have rugby matches on it also!Quote:
Originally Posted by thomas72
They manage at the Aviva!
very few games played at the Aviva, there could be a game every week in MF, the whole new pitch novelty could wear off quickly depending on financesQuote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
You're very negative. We're gettin a ground handed to us. A ground regarded by many as our spiritual home. I can't see what there is to be negative about to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueblood
Ya I suppose you're right it's just a pity after seeing the original plans that POS unveiled (I know, I know). The MF will certainly do for now and hopefully there's room for expansion if needed..Quote:
Originally Posted by LFC Blue