Real Madrid for Tallafornia

**sligoman** · 11/06/2009, 7:29 PM

Makes a lot more sense to have this game in Thomond really...Vs. a LOI XI maybe.

**Buller** · 11/06/2009, 7:30 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Makes a lot more sense to have this game in Thomond really...Vs. a LOI XI maybe.

Yeah it probably does, I just hope it's in Tallaght personally!

**Rovers1** · 11/06/2009, 7:31 PM

Originally Posted by Buller

No, it's 3,500 seater stadium with the best facilities in Ireland bar Croke Park and Thomand Park. Idiot...
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**Ezeikial** · 11/06/2009, 8:06 PM

Originally Posted by Buller

Seems to be a lot of negativity surrounding Rovers and the stadium on the forum. Strange as it has been the most positive thing to happen in the league this year.

I agree that the new Tallaght ground is the most positive development of the year, and Rovers are to be congratulated on their recent progress.

I was also impressed with the attitude being displayed by Jonathan Roche and his vision for the future. If Rovers continue their "feet on the ground" approach to sustainable progress, and reject the fanatical financial madness models followed by some other clubs in recent years, they are likely to be the dominant force in LOI soon.

**SunderlandBohs** · 12/06/2009, 9:31 AM

In this morning's Hearld AM that Platium One have plans to arrange more Friendlies with La Liga sides.

Could be a nice little for LOI clubs if it comes off.

**Dodge** · 12/06/2009, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Buller

No, it's 3,500 seater stadium with the best facilities in Ireland bar Croke Park and Thomand Park. Idiot...
Seems to be a lot of negativity surrounding Rovers and the stadium on the forum. Strange as it has been the most positive thing to happen in the league this year. I'd be absolutely delighted if Derry or Sligo for example got a new stadium. It raises the profile of the LoI in general.
Regarding the Real Madrid match, it would be completely unfeesable financially to hold it without temporary seating or the East Stand completed.

Dn't you see that its not the stadium people have a problem with, it�s the misguided triumphalism like yours that people have a problem with. And even then you'll find the vast, vast majority of people here and elsewhere have been hugely positive abouit it. Tallaght Stadium is a great development for the league. No question about it. Every club here would love to have some of those facilities. But we can't afford to build them, and the fact you can't afford to build them either should stop you from being snooty about it

However it seems that Rovers fans talk offence at anyone pointing out anything remotely negative about Rovers being in tallaght, all the while pontificating about their inevitable march to world domination. If you had a bit more humbleness about you, you'd find a lot more people warming to you (and its pretty obvious from your posts (and the posts of others) that the negativity annoys you).

As it is some of us are forced to point out that not every club dreams of a one sided rented stadium and fourth place in the league.

**fergalr** · 12/06/2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

Heard Drury is pushing Tallaght for the friendly, but RM's people aren't happy with the stadium or opposition and are trying to organise a representative game or ship a British team over.

My God man would you ever give it a rest. There's clearly a need for an outlet for all this pent up frustration and negativity. Have you considered taking up supporting an LOI team?

**Dunny** · 12/06/2009, 11:52 AM

Ronaldo May Make Debut In Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo could make his debut for Real Madrid in Dublin next month once he completes his �80million move to the Spanish club.
The 24-year-old is set to leave Manchester United for the Bernabeu with the deal expected to be concluded by 30 June after he has passed a medical. He is suffering a slight hernia injury but it is not thought to be serious enough to scupper the move.
Madrid will report for training on 10 July before travelling to the Irish capital three days later where they will stay until 22 July.

A friendly has been scheduled although the details are not confirmed with the club's opponents yet to be determined.
It means the Portuguese winger may make his Madrid bow in a country where his former club enjoy a high level of support and Ronaldo can expect to be the centre of attention during his stay.
The La Liga giants will then compete in the Peace Cup in Spain where their opponents include Aston Villa, against whom Ronaldo scored twice in the 3-2 win in April which turned the Premier League title United's way, and Celtic who United beat en-route to last season's Champions League final.
Madrid then head to Canada where they will face Toronto FC as well as a trip to Washington for a game against DC United.
Of the move, Ronaldo said: 'I have had my time at Man United. It's time to look forward and �80million is quite a sum of money. This deal is historic,' said Ronaldo, who is currently on holiday in Los Angeles.
'It's flattering when two of the top teams in the world want you to play for them.
'Now I can look forward to Real Madrid and a new stage in my career. I learned of the deal here in LA and heard from my people that United had accepted.'

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0612/ronaldoc.html

**pineapple stu** · 12/06/2009, 12:12 PM

You'd probably sell out Croke Park for that.

MickNolan · 13/06/2009, 1:26 AM

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...hamrock-rovers

**brianw82** · 13/06/2009, 1:38 AM

Originally Posted by Dunny

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0612/ronaldoc.html

If it's the first game of their pre-season, it'll probably be a reserve side with 2 or 3 first teamers like Guti or Ramos thrown in. You'd be lucky to see Ronaldo or Kaka sent on for 10 minutes.

**Billy Lord** · 13/06/2009, 2:56 AM

Originally Posted by brianw82

If it's the first game of their pre-season, it'll probably be a reserve side with 2 or 3 first teamers like Guti or Ramos thrown in. You'd be lucky to see Ronaldo or Kaka sent on for 10 minutes.

Yourself and the ultimate bitter lemon Sheridan clearly have a co-joined direct line to Madrid and know what's really going on. I don't know why anyone else bothers.

**Billy Lord** · 13/06/2009, 3:06 AM

Originally Posted by fergalr

My God man would you ever give it a rest. There's clearly a need for an outlet for all this pent up frustration and negativity. Have you considered taking up supporting an LOI team?

Alas, poor Sheridan. He's Irish football's version of Yorick. Close, but no cigar.

**mypost** · 13/06/2009, 3:43 AM

Originally Posted by Dunny

True.

Pity they won't do it for the league.

I remember when Longford had their seats put in, that wasn't for the league either. They're still there though.

**Dodge** · 13/06/2009, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

I remember when Longford had their seats put in, that wasn't for the league either. They're still there though.

They were never going to be temporary though, and as Tallaght is busy putting up a permanent second stand anyway, the expensive temporary seats won't stay too long

**L.T.F.C.** · 13/06/2009, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

I remember when Longford had their seats put in, that wasn't for the league either. They're still there though.

they are. They were put in in 2001 for Europe. It was full! brilliant it was.

**L.T.F.C.** · 13/06/2009, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

They were never going to be temporary though, and as Tallaght is busy putting up a permanent second stand anyway, the expensive temporary seats won't stay too long

hence the temporary.