Atmosphere for Italy

**MariborKev** · 18/09/2009, 1:37 PM

Looks like the FAI are sorting a giant jersey flag for this.

**jbyrne** · 18/09/2009, 1:59 PM

Originally Posted by MariborKev

Looks like the FAI are sorting a giant jersey flag for this.

why, is andy reid back in the squad? sorry

**NeilMcD** · 18/09/2009, 2:21 PM

Must ask Tom about the ring. He has a big one.

or even a ring!!!!!!!!

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**OneRedArmy** · 18/09/2009, 2:25 PM

Originally Posted by EastTerracer

I posted this elsewhere yesterday but now the discussion has started I'll repeat it.

I was just saying to a few mates over the weekend that highlights from the Ireland-Italy game from Giants Stadium should be running on the big screen before the game and then 5 minutes before kick-off bring Ray Houghton and Paul McGrath onto the pitch to stir up the crowd.

I think people would respond better to that than a few songs played by a crap PA announcer. Unfortunately we'll always struggle with the fact that the genuine support is about 35,000 while the other 45,000 who will be there are event junkies who want to be entertained rather than participate.

Great idea but remember there are strict limits on what "soccer" can be shown on the big screen by the Gestapo Athletic Association.

IIRC it was limited to highlights of the match being played, per the FAI LoI Fans Forum when someone asked why MNS goal of the month couldn't be shown on the big screen.

**gspain** · 18/09/2009, 4:03 PM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Great idea but remember there are strict limits on what "soccer" can be shown on the big screen by the Gestapo Athletic Association.

IIRC it was limited to highlights of the match being played, per the FAI LoI Fans Forum when someone asked why MNS goal of the month couldn't be shown on the big screen.

11 months and counting.

**Green Tribe** · 18/09/2009, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by gspain

Will you ever get a room.

or even a ring!!!!!!!!

i'm still trying to find the combination to his wallet

Think the fai will do a giant jersey, not sure if it will be ready for Italy. Hopefully. Big demand for tickets for this game, let's hope there will be a decent atmosphere

**ArdeeBhoy** · 19/09/2009, 7:26 PM

The only way you'll get a good atmosphere all round the ground, is If you hand out free shots of absinthe on the way in.....

It's just that modern soccer (& the crowds) in massive stadiums is not designed or inclined towards this. So respect to 'The Singing Section';my section (for the middle-aged & past-it) doesn't help but too many armchair fans in the ground.