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    Celtic Cup thread

    Celtic Cup will be shown on Sky 3d.

    Date changes as follows


    Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland Tue, May 24 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 7.45pm

    Scotland v Wales Wed, May 25, 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 7.45 pm

    Wales v Northern Ireland Fri, May 27, 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 7.45 pm

    Republic of Ireland v Scotland Sun, May 29, 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 6.30 pm



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    http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...r-men&Itemid=8
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    Thanks for the update GS. Know people who've booked up to go to games, on the old dates.
    The FAI really are being knobs about a completely pointless competition, especially just to take Murdoch's shilling.

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    I'm actually looking forward to it. The football won't be great, but the way the competitive dates have fallen, there's a big gap, with only two in the next nine months. The local tournament's a better filler than going on a tour to the US or playing games in London. Plus, there's bragging rights to be had, and we should get to see a few of the young lads.

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    Except, the bragging rights are questionable. Can see most of the games being dull draws.
    And the whole thing is so drawn out.
    A straight knock out over a long weekend, with a 3rd. v 4th. place game would have been preferable.

    And in a smaller stadium/with cheaper tkt. costs, if this was even remotely necessary.

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    I think it will add something different than just playing a run of the mill friendly. Yes we will be playing teams who play in a similar style but recent friendlies have been dire so cant be any worse than them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    And in a smaller stadium/with cheaper tkt. costs
    We're paying £17/ €20 which seems reasonable. I realise the Republic's games will likely have a higher walk-up price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gspain View Post
    Celtic Cup will be shown on Sky 3d.

    Date changes as follows


    Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland Tue, May 24 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 7.45pm

    Scotland v Wales Wed, May 25, 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 7.45 pm

    Wales v Northern Ireland Fri, May 27, 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 7.45 pm

    Republic of Ireland v Scotland Sun, May 29, 2011 Aviva Stadium KO 6.30 pm



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    http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...r-men&Itemid=8
    Thanks for the update, Gspain (not that I'll be giving the FAI any of my money).

    Anyhow, the tournament is actually called "The Carling Nations Cup". Personally, I'm not so sure about endorsing a crappy lager, either, but if you're going to refer to the "AVIVA", rather than Lansdowne Road, you might as well get the official tournament name correct, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    The FAI really are being knobs about a completely pointless competition, especially just to take Murdoch's shilling.
    Given what I suspect must be the perillous state of the FAI's finances, "Murdoch's shilling" is exactly the "point".

    And no doubt the same applies to the IFA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    A straight knock out over a long weekend, with a 3rd. v 4th. place game would have been preferable.
    Which would mean fewer games, therefore only attracting "Murdoch's pennies".

    "Beggars cannot be Choosers"

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    Over 40,000 at a Leinster rugby game yesterday in the Aviva. The FAI will be doing well to get a combined attendance of 40,000 for these matches.

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    And 25,000 there to watch Ireland play the Rugby world champions 6 weeks ago

    That comparison as relevant as the other

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    Quote Originally Posted by ifk101 View Post
    Over 40,000 at a Leinster rugby game yesterday in the Aviva. The FAI will be doing well to get a combined attendance of 40,000 for these matches.
    If priced correctly, they should get respectable attendances for all games.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EalingGreen View Post
    Given what I suspect must be the perillous state of the FAI's finances, "Murdoch's shilling" is exactly the "point".

    And no doubt the same applies to the IFA.
    We can't complain about the terrible state of football in Ireland and then condemn the FAI and IFA for trying to get some money in.

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    over 36,000 at the FAI Cup final last month too.

    Point taken on the correct name of the tournament.

    I can't get excited about it but will probably end up at all 6 games and certainly our 3.

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    Mixed feelings about it but I don't think putting a competitive twist on friendlies is a bad thing.

    After all, the "meaningless" Iceland Triangular Tournament victory proved to be the springboard for the Charlton era.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gather round View Post
    We're paying £17/ €20 which seems reasonable. I realise the Republic's games will likely have a higher walk-up price.
    They must have cut prices for visiting fans, as they would have charged €40-50 minimum if they could get away with it.
    Even those prices seem too much for the abject quality of the teams on offer. Especially in the light of the parlous economic climate.
    Which ironically will be contradicted by the nice 'cheap' prices for accommodation, food & drink etc. That visitors will find when they roll up....

    Quote Originally Posted by EalingGreen View Post
    Given what I suspect must be the perillous state of the FAI's finances, "Murdoch's shilling" is exactly the "point".

    And no doubt the same applies to the IFA.

    Which would mean fewer games, therefore only attracting "Murdoch's pennies".

    "Beggars cannot be Choosers"
    So you don't think fans (and even football associations) should try to have some integrity?
    Anyway, thought the North's fans were all boycotting this because of the FAI?? For once I'd be in total agreement.

    Though more seriously, it won't be the same if yer not there, EG.
    We were looking forward to one of your witty banners, "Planters, Go Nuts"??

    Quote Originally Posted by irishfan86 View Post
    Mixed feelings about it but I don't think putting a competitive twist on friendlies is a bad thing.

    After all, the "meaningless" Iceland Triangular Tournament victory proved to be the springboard for the Charlton era.
    There is no comparison between the Irish soccer team of the mid -80's and now.
    Doh:Note to if86

    Also there is now far too much football, at all levels.
    Never has the adage of Quantity over Quality been more true.
    Last edited by ArdeeBhoy; 19/12/2010 at 11:31 PM.

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    Ardee...I threw the winking smiley on there man!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post

    There is no comparison between the Irish soccer team of the mid -80's and now.
    There is a comparison between today and the team of 1986 - we hadn't qualified for anything in our previous four attempts, the press was suspicious of the manager because he was a harsh foreign pragmatist, some senior players were coming into the end of their prime (for Dunne, Duff and Keane read Lawrenson, Brady, Stapleton) and despite some promising youngsters, most of our players were playing for unfashionable clubs. And our best days were ahead of us!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Supreme feet View Post
    There is a comparison between today and the team of 1986 - we hadn't qualified for anything in our previous four attempts, the press was suspicious of the manager because he was a harsh foreign pragmatist, some senior players were coming into the end of their prime (for Dunne, Duff and Keane read Lawrenson, Brady, Stapleton) and despite some promising youngsters, most of our players were playing for unfashionable clubs. And our best days were ahead of us!
    The difference being put 'em under pressure tactics against hope for a goal and then pray they don't score.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy View Post
    We were looking forward to one of your witty banners, "Planters, Go Nuts"??
    Jimmy Carter used those.
    Last edited by The Fly; 20/12/2010 at 2:38 AM.

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