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Originally Posted by FAI
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Massive occasion for the club! Hope I can tickets for this.. Not sure how they are going to host a final though.
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Originally Posted by FAI
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=3499
Massive occasion for the club! Hope I can tickets for this.. Not sure how they are going to host a final though.
Were there any independent observers at the coin toss (if there was a coin toss)?
If so, did the coin have two different faces?
Seems to reinforce the posts earlier in the week from Wexford fans who were "promised" the final if they got through....
Saturday game should bring 500+ City fans down. Interested to see how they cope.
:rolleyes:
Waterford were "promised" a spot in the new league last year too; didn't work out (until Shels went belly up). There's no conspiracy; you've had two of four finals at home and away, so it's just averages for you.
Best of luck to Wexford with it. Could be a massive boost for the club.
does anyone have picture of Ferrycarrig?
We're talking about an organisation that appointed an international manager based on one of the decision panel voting against a better qualified candidate because he thought he threw a cream bun at him on an away trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
I just think its suspicious that a poster came on here earlier in the week and said they had been promised a home final.
I'm sure it was all above board though...
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/41/82...1ddaf7.jpg?v=0Quote:
Originally Posted by Rovers1
The temporary stand has about 900 uncovered seats I think.
They'll have to setup at least another stand to stage it...
Some very ungracious comments here and I would doubt many have been to Ferrycarrig Park because all visitors are made very welcome.
Firstly. we weren't 'promised' the final. At Turners Cross on Monday, before kick off, we heard that CORK were promised the final. Under those circumstances, we felt as if the honour should pass to us. However, it was never substantiated so a toss was the fair thing.
Last year, we hired a 1,000 seat uncovered temporary stand for the majority of the season. This year Mick bought a 607 covered temporary stand and put it on the far side of the pitch to allow for construction of our new permanent stand. Regrettably, planning issues have delayed that. Bottom line is that the area surrounding the pitch has the appropriate hardstanding and can be fitted with approx 2,500 seats for the game (in my estimation).
Our pitch is one of the finest in the league. I would ask anyone who has seen it to deny that. Derry City will enjoy playing on it
Our clubhouse, training facilities and changing rooms are of the highest order
I don't speak for the club but I would have no doubt that the Directors of Wexford Youths FC and it's supporters will spend all effort and money to ensure this is a showcase final
All the best to Wexford boys......a good geographical spread is essential for the league.
Why dont both teams go half way and play it in Athlone or Longford, job done and would be easier on everyone involved.
Great news for the club. Going to be one hell of nite at Ferrycarraig!
Good decision imo. Nice to promote football in the south east. Wallace has done an incredible job there.
Bohs were promised the home advantage of the League Cup Final last year - as Setanta rated it's TV Broadcast facilities and Camera Positions as the best in the LeagueQuote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
But looksy what actually happened...
Good luck Wexford - a superb chance to promote football in the South East to a wider audience - plus Mick Wallace gets to hold court :D
Is it any wonder the nordies lost the toss , there is no "faces" or "heads" on the euro coins.Quote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
Well in the Setanta last season, at the semi final stage, Cork and Linfield were told whoever won their match had the final, no coin toss, no consideration for Drogs or Pats, blatant favouritism.Quote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
You know what - we still won it. How many league cup finals have been in the Brandywell recently? Get over it.
Fair play to Wexford youths. I saw a Wallace construction jeep in Dublin today, it had a football on the side and something about Wexford Youths around the ball. Well done Mick Wallace. If only there were more of you in the league then we wouldn't be in such trouble. They deserve the final.
All finals really should be at a neutral venue IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Celdrog
No club in ireland not even the amazing Shamrocks with their amazing stadium come close to what Wexford have, a complete and proper footballing set up. All it lacks is access from the motorway and then they can build stands. For a club only a few years in existence i wish Pats had that setup, it is the perfect footballing setup.
Football clubs are more than just a stand.
Stewards are easily the best i have seen in the league.
kdjac
still in better nick than The Showgies at the start of the season :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Buller
Football needs the final to be in Wexford already a buzz around the game.
No one ever claimed we where promised final but told that winners of Mondays game had home advantage presuming it would be Cork.
The plans are already being put in place to facilitate the final. A temporary stand will be out in place, extra stewards brought in etc.
We will be more than capable of holding the final their are plenty of people who are willing to help this work and offers from local people and businesses.
Our pitch is one of the best in the league even at the Pat's game the pitch did not cut up. Also will get a good break after our home game next Friday no game until Cup Final.
Thanks to those who are giving us their support.
thats a bold statement!Quote:
Originally Posted by Youths4Ever
Well if we go by your sig Rovers1 we are the second biggest footballing side in Ireland! :p
There's no problem (space wise) in putting temporary seating down along both touchlines. Doing this could give around 2700 seats. Behind both goals is a bit different as there's not as much room due to the peremiter fence and what lies behind it - astroturf pitches at one end and our clubhouse + nearly constructed gym at the other. If we get rid of the fence something could be installed alright and this would make for a nice little temporary ground. Even if nothing is done behind the goals they'll accomdate for at least 300 standing people. So yeah, I reckon an attendance of about 3000. 2700 seats and the rest standing.
Parking will be mental. There's only room for maybe 250 cars. The clubhouse will be mental if it's open to everyone like usual, which I suspect it might not be. Dressing rooms are first class. Playing surface is excellent. Should be a good evening.
God help the poor women and barmen of Wexford though. An awful hard accent to understand. And then there's the Derry lads too!
It's going to be great for the County. We actually made the back page of the local rag this week, which shows you what we have to do to get any recognition.
A quick point about the League Cup draw. I attended one in Merrion Square once. Each club is invited to send a representative to the draw (not all do) which is also open to members of the press (none attended the one I was at). They use the same draw bowl that's used for the FAI Cup draw. The first team out is at home.
The Setanta has rules of its own regarding the venue of the final. If it involves two northern teams it takes place in the north, if it involves two teams from the south it takes place in the south, if there's one team from each it alternates between north and south. Last season the final would've been in Tolka if Cork had beaten Linfield, there was no plan to have it in Cork.Quote:
Originally Posted by Celdrog
That was the rule until the semi final pairing, then it was changed. Had Cork won we would have had to go to Turners Cross.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stato
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=1984
The decision to have the LC final in Wexford is fair.
I have always had a soft spot for Derry, probably from their numerous trips to Oriel in huge numbers back in the late eighties, indeed they won a LC in Oriel by 4 goals I think back then. I would probably be getting behind them for this had we been in the same division at any stage recently but its WYFC for me this time. Mick Wallace didn't come up for the last game but time before that he came into the Oriel bar after the game and just chatted with the home fans, sipping his 7up. Very approachable and genuine guy. Its hard not to love his motivation and methods, as several others have said their model is the way forward for the league. I hope they have to play their game in pink however :-)
True. One of our officials at the time of one of our League Cup finals, 2003 I think, made them open up both balls to be sure there was nothing dodgy going on!.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stato
Derry had a represenative at the draw and all was above board.
Congratulations to Wexford for getting there and I'n sure you's will pull out all the stops to make it a great day.
Both clubs will be entitled to the same number of tickets and as it's on a saturday I believe we will sell all ours.
Looking forward to 4 in a row.
Why, do Derry folk find it difficult to cope in the South East?Quote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
The 6 hour Journey i suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by paudie
Great to see Wexford fans etc appreciate the League Cup final, if it was Bohs fans etc there would be nobody at it, after all its only a 'Mickey mouse' trophy that Derry City only seem to want to win....
Exactly, a great competition for first division sides and Derry.Quote:
Originally Posted by dortie
Can't believe people would begrudge this final to Wexford. Unlike kdjac I don't think is the perfect footballing set up, however it is the perfect junior club set up. Having events like this will hopefully convince Wallace that he's made the right move and Wexford will continue to develop.
If Wallace had his way,we would a have a top notch stadium to host the final and to compliment our training facilities and complex.However only those living in Wexford would realise the hassle we've had just get planning permission for floodlights!
If we were a G.A.A. club one has to wonder would this have happened?
To call our set-up,junior club standard is slightly berating.If we had a stand in place,of which should have been[2000 seater] at this stage,would we be up to mark?
We are in existance 2 seasons and are making steady progress,we're not going to light up the world,but nor are we going to be looking for handouts from the F.A.I.
We are and always will be totally amateur in our playing status,but very professional everywhere else.How many clubs provide meals for the away team after the game,thats just something small,but means alot.How many clubs own their own training facilities and although not completed yet will have a top of the range gym?
Rome wasn't built in a day,BUT some of it was.....
It was, and I apologise. I didn't mean to come across that way. I've a lot of time for Wexford and wish you nothing but success.Quote:
Originally Posted by kopite
I was just pointing out that, as of now, the stand in place isn't great. iIs absolutely fine for what you need though. As I said above, I hope nights like the upcoming final give the support and encouragement Wallace needs to keep going and keep Wexford growing
The mighty Pats.... your boardroom isnt exactly busting out of the trophy cabinet with cups....!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Even that FAI replica cup must be well rusted at this stage.
You have to laugh !!
Thats right...Europe, the journey begins, thats all that matters.
Derry fans are so predictable. Easy Easy Easy
Your responses have never been anything other than predictable. I kneel before thee, oh wise one ! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I have to back my colleague Kopite, who can phrase things better than I (being an international journalist)
We will put on a showcase of a final that will do our club proud
Any news on tickets yet?
Im working friday night so i wont be able to go to the Longford game, will they start selling them there? How many are they planning on squeezing in?
nothing decided as yet the FAI have visited ground to examine and will go off have meeting decide attendance then let us know and send out tickets probably next week some timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Splurge
Oh Youths4Ever, you were looking well on mns in the crowd! I spotted ya!
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Originally Posted by Magicme
why thank you i just about spotted my self to busy looking for everyone else :D.