With the plea for support having gone out. Did anyone spot any of our politicians (local or TD’s) at the Harps game?
I think we should be asking them why were they not there to support Sligo Rovers when we meet them.
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With the plea for support having gone out. Did anyone spot any of our politicians (local or TD’s) at the Harps game?
I think we should be asking them why were they not there to support Sligo Rovers when we meet them.
Imelda Henry is usually there...oh wait, that was election time.
I think Jimmy Devins was in French Gueana representing Ireland at the European Space Agency meeting there.
i am glad we had a represenative at that....you never know when the martians are going to land in geevaghQuote:
Originally Posted by Only1Rovers
haha:DQuote:
Originally Posted by sligored
After reading Tony McGee's proposal in The Champion, I reckon the Martians landed years ago.
LOL :DQuote:
Originally Posted by avvenalaf
I don't have access to it what did it say or can anybody give me a rough jest of it please !
I think a "rough jest" is exactly what avvenalaf just gave you. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac
Politicians are only out for themselves. I only ever see them around the Showgrounds at election time looking for votes. “Oh look at me I’m a massive Rovers supporter so vote for me”. In our time of need what ever ones help us should be welcomed but for the rest of them who only show up at election time the next time they come to the Showgrounds canvassing votes they should be kindly told to f*** off:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Redzer
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Originally Posted by Red Army
Dead on,they can **** away off even with their political donations so they can parade on the pitch.As said above they are in it for themselves
Before ya'll go hanging the members of the political diaspora has anyone contacted them seeking their help for the club? They may be tackling other issues for their constituents at the moment, for example the removal of Oncology services from the General....(cough)....
No point criticising them for the sake of it, it's too easy and ultimately a wast of time. They need to be contacted and if they think something can be done that will reflect them in a positive light they will surly jump on board.
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Originally Posted by Only1Rovers
Well first of all Scanlon and devins are not involved in the cnacer services campaign,no FF are. FG ones also just pay lip servce there to get in the paper,i know i've been to meetings.
Rovers should get money from the council,it is an integral part of the communty and our history and it would damage the county alot if rovers collapsed.surely there this route could be walked down?
How exactly would it damage the county if Rovers collapsed?Quote:
Originally Posted by RedRebel32
Are these people not supposed to keep up to date with happenings in the community? Surely Rovers possibly folding is a pretty big happening?Quote:
Before ya'll go hanging the members of the political diaspora has anyone contacted them seeking their help for the club?
Do you have an extra chromosome?Quote:
Originally Posted by avvenalaf
It would be a major blow to the community, to people both young and old. It is the community that put the lifesblood into the club and it would be terrible for everyone to see it go.
From young lads training every night to try and get a chance there, to the general football fans across sligo.it is a part of sligo's history not to mention that it gets young lads into football and off the streets for a while.Didn't the governement in spain do something for madrid in the past when they were in difficulty?
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Originally Posted by Only1Rovers
My apologies RedRebel, the irony within my post obviously sailed over your head. I will in the future use smily faces to clearly indicate the meaning of my comments. I hope those "Blue Shirts" don't use too much irony at the Save Our Sligo Services Campaign Group meetings when giving lip service.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedRebel32
Some might say nothing beats "lip service" :D:D:D - note: irony used here.
Moving on, I can see you are concerned with local issues and the current affairs of the Sligo area which is commendable, however, your knowledge of how local authorities work is clearly delusional. Where in the name of god would Sligo Borough Council or County Council get money to pump into the likes of Sligo Rovers, it's a constant struggle for the councils to obtain the desired funding for their yearly budgets. The current state of the economy doesn't help matters either.
Although, Rovers have benefited significantly from Government funding, it was lotto money that build the new stand. note: no irony in the last two paragraphs.
Oh, it's the Community now, is it? I thought we were delivering a hammer blow to the County - the idea created some mirth to my friends in Easkey and Enniscrone when I laid it on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedRebel32
Well if something was done for an insignificant club like Madrid, I cannot see why The County Council haven't rode to the rescue ages ago.
Looking forward to your appearance on I'm a Rovers Supporter, Get Me Out of Here.
so i'll take that as a yes on the extra chromosomeQuote:
Originally Posted by avvenalaf
Bring out the violins.....Quote:
Originally Posted by RedRebel32
The country is broke enough as it is without bailing us out everytime we get into a financial crisis of our own wrongdoing
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Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
haha ya the countries broke? i guess you take cowens word as gospel aye?
so broke they could afford to spend 280k on the update of their website for agriculture?wise up sweetheart and think for yourself.
I do agree however this was the MC's own doing, i personally didnt agree with what the farmer tried to do...all full time? what was wrong with core full timers and some part timers?then we go and chuck the guy who implemented that stupid idea.
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so broke they could afford to spend 280k on the update of their website for agriculture?wise up sweetheart and think for yourself.
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Ah bless. So then it's ok to throw money at us then? Why don't they just give everyone who makes a mess out of everything the money to get themselves out of trouble? Michael Lynn. Here's 20m. Don't do it again.
are you a tard, i think you are? it is worth a try,you dont ask you dont get....my own club have a new pitch,new dressing rooms and are just after getting a sizable 5 figure sum from the government...but it doesnt matter that its possible to you does it
Sweetheart....Tard........Thanks for the many pet names.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedRebel32
I'm sure that if we were looking for more grants for developments we would get the odd bob or 2 from Leinster house, as we have done many times in the past, but if you honestly think we're going to get money from the Government to get us out of this hole then God help you.
I'll tell you what give them a call there and ask
Irish Indo - Wednesday July 30 2008
SHAMROCK ROVERS have received a €2.75m boost after South Dublin County Council were awarded a significant grant by the government to aid the completion of the Tallaght Stadium.
This year's Sport Capital Grants were announced yesterday, with SDCC amongst the biggest beneficiaries as they look to accelerate the project in time for the Hoops to be in their new home by next March.
"It's another indication that the project in Tallaght is moving on, it's great for the club and it shows the whole thing is progressing", said a Rovers spokesman.
"It's still a very realistic aim that we'll be playing in Tallaght next season."
I agree that no one should get money from government to get them out of a hole and I know we are not in dublin but the hoops have gotten a fair few quid to get them up and running and this money was from the council thru a government grant(as above) - a cool €2m to the reds would make the showgrounds a great facility but then again i must be suffering from a severe case of "EastCoastitis"!!!!
Id love to see what Rovers would do with €2millionQuote:
Originally Posted by red_away
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Originally Posted by deecay
do a george best on it prob,drink,cars and birds:D
but that money is for a new stadium,in sure we've gotten grants and the like to build the new stand,astro turf etc.
just because our MC ran the club into the grund is no reason for us to stick out hands out for a dig out. its up to us the fans and people of sligo to try sort it out,not the government
i have no doubt a certin individual in the Showgrounds, would put himself in charge of it and make a shed load of promises about new stands, training pitches and 4 years on we still wouldnt see The Showgrouds with any improvement, repairs, new car park installed and behind the Railway End the same shambles as it is now.Quote:
Originally Posted by deecay
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Originally Posted by red_away
Shams put together a details submission when applying for the funding. Similar funding is available to every sports organisation in the country however, a submission must be made which is then reviewed by the Government. The funding is then granted if the caused is deemed suitable.
The municipal park on Forthill was granted some €100K through the scheme. Although according to some local councillors the project was left €100k short.
Check out the top right hand corner of the bottom picture in the trust calender this month.
yeah, but hes lookin the other way,Quote:
Originally Posted by londonred
doesnt seem too interested,
man u must of been on telly that day or something.
theres a guy also in the picture that looks awfully like Rob McDonald:eek:
he doesnt look too happy either !