Tallaght Stadium or Aviva Stadium for Shamrock RVS??

**fionnsci** · 29/08/2011, 9:55 AM

Sure they should just play all their games away!

RDS has had the Grandstand covered by the way since that cup final so it has plenty more covered seats than Tallaght.
All in all though, Tallaght is the choice by a mile.

**mypost** · 29/08/2011, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Straightstory

Tallaght, especially if the capacity can be increased, is the best option. UEFA seem to exist, though, to keep the big clubs happy and put as many obstacles as they can in the way of smaller clubs. The rule that all three home games have to be played in the same stadium is just daft.

If UEFA wanted to keep the big clubs happy, we (and other clubs) would have never got in the UEFA Cup, let alone the group phase, after our CL involvement.

The stadium rule is there to prevent certain teams getting an unfair advantage over others. Kind of what's happening the Ireland game in Andorra atm.

I don't want any games in Lansdowne, bar the cup final. We exist to be a competitive team, not to brush barstoolers ego.

**cob655** · 29/08/2011, 2:13 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

If UEFA wanted to keep the big clubs happy, we (and other clubs) would have never got in the UEFA Cup, let alone the group phase, after our CL involvement.

The stadium rule is there to prevent certain teams getting an unfair advantage over others. Kind of what's happening the Ireland game in Andorra atm.

I don't want any games in Lansdowne, bar the cup final. We exist to be a competitive team, not to brush barstoolers ego.

I think the Aviva is the best option,We want the general public to what an irish team playing at a good standard in the best soccer stadium in the country in a packed out Aviva stadium(spurs) to really get people out and support their LOI teams when they can see what can be achieved in our league.And what the potential is within our league if proper investment is made.Ill be hoping to get to all 3 games is its in the Aviva.

Also i thought the idea was to get as many barstoolers involved as possible for financial reasons and to try and convert as many as possible.
Id be willing to pay €40 for the spurs game and €20/€25 for the other two.Its group stage european football for good sake,not Shamrock rvs V UCD....

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 29/08/2011, 2:22 PM

Originally Posted by passinginterest

If it has to go to the Aviva then the tickets should be sold as a package, €50ish for the three games should mean at least 20-30 thousand sales, between curiosity to see the first ever group stage game for an Irish team against Kazan and the obvious draw of Spurs. It's probably the only way they can be sure of not making a loss. Hopefully some way can be found to keep it in Tallaght and accommodate as many as possible there.

That's €17 a game approx and with 25,000 average that just generates €425k. With €200k rent being mentioned and then security/stewarding costs etc that leave nothing. Any other bright ideas?

Hold on, €50 for 3 games? Dunno about you guys but I wouldn't bother my hole with prices like that.
I agree with the package idea in the Aviva, a package of €30 for 3 games, or €15 per game would be excellent affordable rates for any LOI fan to go with in the current recession.

Get real, they need to make something they're not a charity. €30 for Spurs and €20 for the others is reasonable. It's €15 for a LOI game, why should this be cheaper?

**passinginterest** · 29/08/2011, 2:40 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

That's €17 a game approx and with 25,000 average that just generates €425k. With €200k rent being mentioned and then security/stewarding costs etc that leave nothing. Any other bright ideas?

Breaking even wouldn't be too bad considering the potential to make a loss if they get the pricing slightly wrong. They'll make far more from the set fees from UEFA and from merchandising that they'll ever make from ticket sales anyway. If the games are in Tallaght and temporary seating is erected it's likely they'll make a loss on ticket sales taking into account the cost of temporary seating.

**ltfc_2004** · 29/08/2011, 2:44 PM

I think the Aviva and a 3 match European ticket for €70 should entice enough people into the Aviva to make a profit for Rovers and I imagine Spurs will bring a decent amount of supporters over to help make that game close to 40,000 to a sell out. I imagine the Guards would rather have the spurs fans in the Aviva as well.

Loads of people in work have been asking how they will get tickets for the games already so I imagine there will be interest from non LOI fans.

**placid casual** · 29/08/2011, 3:11 PM

It amazes me how so few people on here actually “get“ what Rovers are about,particularly in regard to the Euroa league adventure.
Rovers are not viewing this like an opportunity thats fallen into their laps and they must do everything to maximise earning potentials while it lasts.
Its about getting the best situation that enables the team to get positive results against the 3 teams.
Scrambles for tickets are not important to Rovers,as long as the Rovers fans (5-6000) are catered for.
Just watch us on tv3\3e. Simples.

**fionnsci** · 30/08/2011, 11:39 AM

Here, the poll doesn't make sense, they need to play all games at the same ground.

**Longfordian** · 30/08/2011, 2:20 PM

TV3 reckon Rovers have been denied permission to play the games in Tallaght by UEFA.

**pineapple stu** · 30/08/2011, 2:23 PM

Originally Posted by fionnsci

Here, the poll doesn't make sense, they need to play all games at the same ground.

Would have been set up before that rule was known. Don't know if it's possible to change it now.

Originally Posted by Longfordian

TV3 reckon Rovers have been denied permission to play the games in Tallaght by UEFA.

That's a shame, although Dodge posted earlier that it wasn't a high enough category ground, and it's probably a lot of work to upgrade a category in such short time (I didn't read through the technical info). I think Tallaght'd be the best option for hosting the games - keep it in the club - but if they have to play all games in the one ground, the RDS looks the obvious choice. Even if it is colliding with the egg-chasing, pitch-churning season.

**Longfordian** · 30/08/2011, 2:49 PM

It seems they'll have to play in the Aviva as that was the venue nominated before the play off round. They may be able to use Tallaght in future but UEFA haven't time to inspect and pass Tallaght it seems.

**peadar1987** · 30/08/2011, 3:19 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Would have been set up before that rule was known. Don't know if it's possible to change it now.

That's a shame, although Dodge posted earlier that it wasn't a high enough category ground, and it's probably a lot of work to upgrade a category in such short time (I didn't read through the technical info). I think Tallaght'd be the best option for hosting the games - keep it in the club - but if they have to play all games in the one ground, the RDS looks the obvious choice. Even if it is colliding with the egg-chasing, pitch-churning season.

In before the Sligo fans:

That will suit that bunch of nackers hoofing the ball over the floodlights and hoping it deflects in off Twigg's backside. Did you hear that they're not even the real Rovers?

**Mr A** · 30/08/2011, 3:30 PM

No decision yet according to SRFC on Twitter.

**legendz** · 30/08/2011, 3:32 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

TV3 reckon Rovers have been denied permission to play the games in Tallaght by UEFA.

I wouldn't bother listening to TV3. They have no interest in Irish football at all.

**outspoken** · 30/08/2011, 4:09 PM

Read today it would cost Rovers 150,000 to bring Tallaght up to 10-12,000 with temporary seating if allowed by UEFA

**nigel-harps1954** · 30/08/2011, 4:17 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

Get real, they need to make something they're not a charity. €30 for Spurs and €20 for the others is reasonable. It's €15 for a LOI game, why should this be cheaper?

Get real. It's a recession man. Breaking even is exactly what they need to aim for here. I suggested a package to entise people to go to all the games. Of course 15 euro a game still should stand. If you want to fill the Aviva, going for 20 or 25 quid a ticket is not an option.
I believe a cheap enough package to just try and fill the place should be looked at first rather than trying to make millions off this.
In the long term looking to break even now is the best option rather than immediate riches.

**MagicMon** · 30/08/2011, 4:21 PM

Does anyone know what the story is about getting tickets for the game in London? Europa League group games don't normally sell out but I can't see anything on the Spurs website on how to get European tickets on general sale.

**Longfordian** · 30/08/2011, 4:40 PM

Originally Posted by legendz

I wouldn't bother listening to TV3. They have no interest in Irish football at all.

I wouldn't usually but I just thought as they're going to be covering the games they may have been informed. It seems they jumped the gun anyhow. A decision will be made tomorrow.

**Charlie Darwin** · 30/08/2011, 4:45 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Get real. It's a recession man. Breaking even is exactly what they need to aim for here. I suggested a package to entise people to go to all the games. Of course 15 euro a game still should stand. If you want to fill the Aviva, going for 20 or 25 quid a ticket is not an option.
I believe a cheap enough package to just try and fill the place should be looked at first rather than trying to make millions off this.
In the long term looking to break even now is the best option rather than immediate riches.

The games aren't going to fill Aviva anyway so it's a moot point. The only one that would probably sell out is Spurs and it would be insane to offer the tickets at such a low price.

**dfx-** · 30/08/2011, 4:51 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

Read today it would cost Rovers 150,000 to bring Tallaght up to 10-12,000 with temporary seating if allowed by UEFA

I'd rather spend more to keep Tallaght in place than go to the Aviva. I don't think Tallaght will be allowed though - time constraints for one for diligence etc.