The problem is CRC that none of the stadiums are really big enough. If Setanta can get people hyped about this tournament the final should be able to get a bigger crowd than any LOI or IL ground can handle.
I know, I know...
but we hardly fill the grounds as it is (except for european games). It would look a much worse spectacle from Setanta's point of view in an empty-looking Lansdowne Road.
I suppose they'll have to see what kind of crowds they get, especially if most of the games are going to be on TV.
Well, the way I see it they should be able to get crowds, for the final at least, in excess of the crowds for the FAI cup final, which looked very well in Lansedown Road with the top tiers closed off. Like you said, it all depends on the crowd and the interest, but if Setanta hype this thing up right then hopefully the crowds will follow. We'll see how it goes I suppose.
fanbase
So why not enter certain teams according to the size of their fanbase?
Originally Posted by gspain
I remember an Irish News cup about ten years ago in which Dundalk were involved. Who ever won this trophy?
The chance of the final being an all one jurisdiction affair would greatly dampen the hype attached, I mean, chances are, it'll be Shels, Bohs or Cork in the final and christ knows we play each other enough without adding another game to the list. Will get no crowd either.
Final should be played in differing club stadiums with the gates going to the host club, bidding can start the year before, with no club already in the comp allowed to be used.
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