QuoteIf they get in they'll be playing in Drom I think
Have Salthill Devon been promoted to the LOI? Things have gone very quiet. The last I heard was that the needed to confirm their licence but that was weeks ago. Any confirmation on where they are going to play?
If they get in they'll be playing in Drom I think
If thats the case its a good move for them as I dont fancy facing the trek to terryland park on one more occasion plus its a nice new ground to visit. would the locals come out though in Salthill??Originally Posted by gufc2000
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
There's always been a good history there and years ago I played in the summer festival there. it would certainly add spice to the west!
Good luck to them anyway, although i don't agree with them being here.
They would certainly be very competitive in the First Division, so on balance they should take their chance at the next level. Like Acornvilla though, you'd worry whether they have the support to maintain a club for a 33-game season, and having three clubs (for now) fighting for the same fanbase doesn't help matters, but I could see them finishing comfortably in midtable based on last year.
There is no stand in Drom although there is a fine clubhouse and large car park.
I will attend their games as I am from Salthill.
Last edited by Paddyfield; 05/01/2010 at 9:02 PM. Reason: typo
Nobody knows us, we don't care
Good man atleast they have 1 supporter now
You won't be saying that after you try to find Drom.
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
That's for sure. Terryland is reasonably accessible. Drom is on technically outside the city on a country road in the middle of nowhere. There isn't a shop or pub for miles. My guess is that it is 8km from the Eyre Square/city centre.You won't be saying that after you try to find Drom.
Photos here: http://www.salthilldevon.ie/dromphotos.asp
Last edited by Paddyfield; 05/01/2010 at 9:03 PM.
Nobody knows us, we don't care
Thats a seriously impressive set up no matter where it is situated. With facilities like that they deserve to progress.
Superb facilities in what is really a gaa county(which is great to see)...hats off to everyone involved with the club..that set up is a credit to you all..best of luck..hope to get down for a look first hand at some stage.
wow.....
very impressive alright.
how many premier devision clubs have anything even resembling that? all they need is a stand
You
won't be saying that after you try to find Drom.
try me schumi! I thrive in finding grounds!!!
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
Unfortunately the photos, impressive as they are, somewhat fail to convey the stark openness of the countryside around the area which leads to some of the coldest, windiest conditions known to mankind, even in the summer. An awful lot of games played there are affected by strong winds, which is a pity because the pitches are top notch.
I once saw a shot from 40 yards in a junior game, wind assisted, smack the crossbar, float up in the air before being blown back on to the bar, twice. Hit the bar three times in one go. Impressive.
My money would be on them not taking up the offer of First Division football.
Yep, and some terracing. And a turnstile.
Its a great junior set up, but tis still a junior set up. The spetator facilities are probably the most important thing if they want to become a top level club
Good luck to them though
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It just looks like they'd be a great feeder club to United. The same as Mervue. It really is the FAI's fault for allowing this (the first year of the A Championship there were only three teams that could have been promoted and two were from Galway). One of them HAS to get relegated.
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The FAI get blamed fro everything on here ! I'm not sure what you wanted them to actually do here though.
Is the introduction of a feeder system for the senior league broadly a positive development for Irish football ? Yes.
Can the FAI magically create or force a better geographic spread of clubs interested in joining the A League ? No.
The FAI can only deal with those who WANT to be in the A League and have the facilities/stability to merit inclusion. They can't just magic clubs up out of thin air to create a better geographical spread, regardless of how desireable it would be.
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