Shamrock Rovers V Sligo Rovers NOW Tolka Park 18th July - Predictions

**Dodge** · 16/07/2009, 5:05 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

End of the day, it's down to the FAI and their poor handling of the league. They should have seen this coming as soon as the Madrid friendly was organised, they were told on the 9th that the SDCC wanted to close Tallaght. WHY did they wait till the 16th to announce it!?

They were trying to get SDCC to change their mind

**Rovers1** · 16/07/2009, 5:08 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

They were trying to get SDCC to change their mind

Thats fair enough, but surely they should have had a deadline of say, Tuesday evening to annouce what was definetly happening?

This is the FAI though

**dfx-** · 16/07/2009, 5:09 PM

Originally Posted by Red&White Rover

When did we have a TV match in the Showgrounds vs ye?

for TG4 who moved it from Saturday to Friday.

Cost one Supporters' club hundereds of euro for a non-refundable deposit already paid before the announcement.

**sligoman** · 16/07/2009, 5:12 PM

Originally Posted by dfx-

for TG4 who moved it from Saturday to Friday.

Cost one Supporters' club hundereds of euro for a non-refundable deposit already paid before the announcement.

How long before kick off was it changed? I doubt it was the day before the match?

**Rovers Maniac** · 16/07/2009, 5:14 PM

Originally Posted by dfx-

for TG4 who moved it from Saturday to Friday.

Cost one Supporters' club hundereds of euro for a non-refundable deposit already paid before the announcement.

You lads had two weeks notice for that and not less than 36 hours before the game which is a total joke you have to admit.

**dfx-** · 16/07/2009, 5:23 PM

The deposit had to be paid long before two weeks, so it was a lost cause whether it was two days or weeks or two months notice.

We're the first to tell anyone that it's a joke.

**Rovers1** · 16/07/2009, 5:28 PM

Originally Posted by dfx-

The deposit had to be paid long before two weeks,

Christ

was this bus company from a different continent or something?!

**dfx-** · 16/07/2009, 5:30 PM

Twas a hotel for the original Saturday night. Given the price, I think the Olympics were set to be staged in Sligo Town that night.

**Rovers1** · 16/07/2009, 5:36 PM

Originally Posted by dfx-

Twas a hotel for the original Saturday night. Given the price, I think the Olympics were set to be staged in Sligo Town that night.

It's what you get for staying in Ireland's premier town

**CRFC&SRFC** · 16/07/2009, 7:55 PM

its some joke that a loi game be changed at such short notice. whatever about about changing the venue but the day too is just typical of fai. People have arranged time off work friday to leave in time for game. At the very least the loi fan deserves a bit more notice. is it any wonder the gates are as small as they are

**betty swollox** · 16/07/2009, 8:57 PM

Ah such a load of ****e, had flights paid for and everything.

Surely Shams have some sort of lease for the stadium, like everyone else that rents council houses?
The homeless hoops are back on the road.

**prodsc** · 16/07/2009, 10:08 PM

I did wonder why the LOI/rte/MNS hadn't changed the date to friday and was going to post that maybe it hadn't changed. Was going to email LOI but the relevent department never get back anyway.

It is a bit of a disgrace, sorry for those that had booked...

**Brian Boru** · 17/07/2009, 9:28 AM

Difficult to keep up with the changes of dates and venue. When Friday looked likely that suited best for me. I'm a fan of both Rovers and the GAA. Will have to choose the trip to Kerry as it could ( most likely) be our last action of the Summer in GAA. Plenty to look forward to in the cups for Rovers. I will say that it is very unfair on the Rovers fans who've had to rearrange flights and their work schedule. Their dedication is taken for granted and disregarded. That is shamefull. That's why there are so many disgruntled ex LoI fans out there. Shams and the FAI should have seen this coming. Also, South Dublin County Council were over the top with their stupid ruling on health and safety. The Hoops would have had the place safe. Maybe the incident in Bray frightened the Co Council. Anyhow, a double over Shams and Kerry would be magic. Sadly, it would also be a miracle.

**sligoman** · 17/07/2009, 2:06 PM

Originally Posted by Brian Boru

Anyhow, a double over Shams and Kerry would be magic. Sadly, it would also be a miracle.

I'd settle for just the win over Shams, thanks very much

**roversforever** · 17/07/2009, 4:36 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

I'd settle for just the win over Shams, thanks very much

I second that!

**Dodge** · 17/07/2009, 5:55 PM

Originally Posted by betty swollox

Surely Shams have some sort of lease for the stadium, like everyone else that rents council houses?

They don't have a lease...

**forza rovers** · 17/07/2009, 6:00 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

They don't have a lease...

so their squatting?

**Rory H** · 17/07/2009, 6:14 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

I'd settle for just the win over Shams, thanks very much

Nah, heading to the GAA myself. More chance of an upset.

**dfx-** · 17/07/2009, 6:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

They don't have a lease...

If the SDCC would get their act together...

It's not so much this game that bothers Rovers fans, it's this undercurrent of SDCC getting in the way of what should have been done throughout this season.