Originally Posted by
A N Mouse
Point of order - the RUC lifted any objections, on security grounds, to matches in the brandywell before Derry left the Irish league. It was the clubs vetoed playing there. The same clubs that rejected the reapplication every year, until the loi application.
I don't know if it's true but remember being told they eventually made a rule about clubs owning or having long term leases on their grounds, so they could refuse without being accused of sectarianism. This must have changed recently, because it was used to refuse oxford admission to their championship, when they wanted to name brandywell as their stadium, but doesn't seem to be an issue for stute.
All of which is why returning to the IL is a non starter for many Derry fans.