Real Madrid for Tallafornia

[Dalymountrower]

Most rational thinking folk I'm sure understood that ''for them" was implicit in my comment...but thanks for ensuring there's no confusion.

So..... is anyone any wiser on whether Real will be playing you lot in Tallaght

this Summer?

[passinginterest]

This is as close to confirmation as there has been so far, Johnathon Roche stated;
"We're waiting on sanction from the Football Association of Ireland and also the temporary seats fire and safety certificates. But Madrid are coming here. They'll be playing us on 20 July."
From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8102800.stm

[Keen2win]

ah well. at least i've a happy, but wishful memory of it being full. keeno, you're a batty!

Ye... And you're wrong

[manic da hoop]

Yep, shelling out £2,000 per goal just emphasises what a fine model of sound financial planning they have going there!

So Dublin City won't be sending any scouts to Tallaght Stadium to take a look at him on Saturday then?

[pineapple stu]

D24 Hoop don't be calling poor old Shero names (despite it being the truth) or else you will get the post deleted and an infraction from the mods.

If he's wrong, just call him up on it without resorting to ****s.

[mypost]

There is a rumour that Platinum wants Madrid to play celtic in Croke Park instead. Personally I'd prefer if they played Rovers in Tallaght

What are the chances of bogball HQ sanctioning a "sacar" match in Croke Park of all places, in July??

[Dodge]

No clue, but if you asked 3 months ago what are the chances of Rovers playing real madrid in Tallaght I'd guess the game in croker would've been more likely

[L.T.F.C.]

What are the chances of bogball HQ sanctioning a "sacar" match in Croke Park of all places, in July??

Croke Park was approached about the Champions League Final when they first opened it up, but refused!

[mypost]

if you asked 3 months ago what are the chances of Rovers playing real madrid in Tallaght I'd guess the game in croker would've been more likely

3 months ago, there was no Rovers-Real fixture on the radar, so it wouldn't have been asked.

Even if the GAA allowed the game to be played there, it would be logistically impossible to stage it.

[Dodge]

Croke Park was approached about the Champions League Final when they first opened it up, but refused!

Refused to entertain the thought of applying.


its not like they were offered the final

[MickNolan]

Friday, 19 June 2009 15:00

Shamrock Rovers will play Real Madrid in Tallaght Stadium on Monday July 20th, kick off 8pm. The event is being managed by Platinum One who are controlling tickets sales and all enquiries. Members and season ticket holders of Shamrock Rovers F.C. have a 48 hour window to purchase match tickets before they go on public sale.


Tickets, costing €60, are limited to a maximum of two per person and you will require the number on your season ticket barcode for authentication purposes. Tickets are on sale online only, from tomorrow, Saturday June 20th at 9am from the link here. If you are a member but do not have a season ticket card please contact the club office without delay on 4605948.


General release public sale tickets will be from 9am on Monday morning June 22nd through Platinum One website. The ticket phone lines will be open to the general public on Monday from 9am on 01 200 3616.

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From www.shamrockrovers.ie

http://shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-new...643c1d63eca546

[Longfordian]

60 quid is pretty steep, but I guess with a limited capacity they have to charge a high price to cover the undoubtedly huge costs.

[passinginterest]

€60 is very steep, having said that I'll be getting my two tomorrow. If most of the season ticket holders take the option of the two it'll only leave about 6,500 for general sale, if the interest is as high as it seems to be it should sell out very quickly.

[blackholesun]

I dont think 60 is steep as a one off to see Madrid in Tallaght v Rovers.

Most major international artist gigs in the point / O2 are all more than 60 quid.

I am sure it will sell out easily.

bhs

[pineapple stu]

It's more than a competitive international match, isn't it?

But if there's only 6000 seats, then it'll probably sell out at that.

Do Rovers season ticket holders get a discount?

[Dodge]

I dont think 60 is steep as a one off to see Madrid in Tallaght v Rovers.

Most major international artist gigs in the point / O2 are all more than 60 quid.

I am sure it will sell out easily.

It is steep, and its out of reach for most families. The very people that Rovers have been excellent in recruiting recently.

Hopefully it won't dent your relationship with these new fans, and they aren't as tired and jaded as most LOI fans who would absolutely love a moan over the price.

The publicity you get from it should help smooth that anyway.

[passinginterest]

To be honest the reaction from the barstool lads in work suggest they think it's a fair price and let's face it they're the lads being targeted by a game like this.

My main worry would be Madrid fielding a very weak team. They'll definitely be without Kaka, Ramos, Casillas and Villa (if he signs) because they're playing in the Confederations Cup. Then again if Ronaldo sets foot on the field for 10 minutes I doubt too many barstoolers would be too bothered about whoever else plays.

[Dodge]

Team should be OK. I'd imagine platinum have it in their contracts that certain players must play. The Barcelona teams to play in Scotland the last few years were very strong.

Blokes in my work think its steep but I've no doubt it'll sell out regardless

[srfc-1901]

€60 is very steep, having said that I'll be getting my two tomorrow. If most of the season ticket holders take the option of the two it'll only leave about 6,500 for general sale, if the interest is as high as it seems to be it should sell out very quickly.

We`ve the guts of 3k ST holders with 300+ half season tickets being sold with the RM publicity and people wanting to ensure RM tickets.With their only being 9000 seats ,if most ST holders/members bought 2 tickets there will be alot less than 6500 tickets left

[dfx-]

~3000 ST holders, 500 members..that's potentially 7,000 seats taken if they all take two which I doubt.

Then again if Ronaldo sets foot on the field for 10 minutes I doubt too many barstoolers would be too bothered about whoever else plays.

If he sits on the bench, there'll be headlines on Jupiter.

I'd say a few Rovers ST/members will have to reset their voicemail message for the next month or so