Euphemism for all the player-'poaching' debate?
Euphemism for all the player-'poaching' debate?
I'd have hoped they'd prefer to give a good account of themselves than making an easy few quid. Just because they've got practically no hope of winning doesn't mean they shouldn't give themselves the best chance possible.
It's not the worst Cork City side of the last years and Cliftonville only lost heavily because they sent their reserve side. They'd need a miracle to beat Celtic but it will be a unique experience for the football fans of Belfast and an opportunity to showcase some of the talent we have on this island.
And it wouldn't be their choice whether they'd play in the Aviva or not. They'd need a dispensation from the IFA to play it in Dublin and that's not going to happen, and even if they did it would be a hard sell with the glamorous Liverpool game around the same time.
That was cleared up in 2010; the IFA accepted the verdict of CAS in the Kearns case, as has been demonstrated by their words and actions since. If the IFA have any outstanding issues, they'd be with FIFA (and the statutes presently in place to govern player elgibility); not the FAI. Relations between the FAI and IFA are professional and cordial, as far as I'm aware. No problems between the two have ever become apparent whilst they've been working together on such undertakings as the Setanta Cup or Carling Nations Cup, so, whilst other issues may pose stumbling blocks, I don't see why Cliftonville seeking to play their home fixture against Celtic in Lansdowne would necessarily be complicated by alleged grudges or disputes. Simply put, they don't exist.
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), only Irish club to win a game / points in Europa League Group Stage (2016).
I find it nothing less than pure arrogance why they didnt look to use Oriel Park. We did indeed do the reverse in 1995, filled the 'home' side, they could have done similar in our place, would have been much better atmosphere too. I`d also suggest we would have given them the use of the ground for a very good deal compared to what SDCC are probably charging.
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), only Irish club to win a game / points in Europa League Group Stage (2016).
The word is they will play at home (Solitude), but Cliftonville & Celtic have asked UEFA to reverse the fixture, so the home team can get more money in TV rights, whilst the scores are 'level'.
And to deter a massive travelling support?
Good luck to them getting any sort of result in the home leg, but regardless of who they played, the record of IL clubs v.seeded sides is v.poor.They'd need a miracle to beat Celtic but it will be a unique experience for the football fans of Belfast and an opportunity to showcase some of the talent we have on this island.
Celtic themselves need a good dose of luck to get through to the group stages, almost on a par with what Cliftonville will probably need to even get a draw...
I'd say SDCC offer pretty competitive rates since the stadium would otherwise be idle. The location would make it more attractive for away fans too since they can stay overnight and then get the morning flight home.
As far as I know, the clubs participating in the qualification rounds don't get any share of the TV money.
The rumour mill is that they can negotiate a bigger 'pot' on TV rights in Ireland/Scotland and Celtic will waive their share...
But not many there would know the practicalities of this...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23048207
Last edited by ArdeeBhoy; 25/06/2013 at 10:35 PM.
Dundalk is all of 45 minutes from Dublin airport and not lacking hotels! That said, Tallaght clearly offers better facilities and an off chance of selling more than 3,000 tickets.
Qualifying round participants don't share the big tv pot, but can sell the rights to their own games.
Not exactly.
Unless you're from there, wouldn't dare slag the good people of Monaghan...
Drogheda are entitled to make whatever illogical or madcap decisions they choose.
Opting to pay SDCC a hefty rental could only work out if they got a glamour draw that would draw a big travelling support or a UK club that would attract bar-stoolers.
For all other clubs it is irrelevant that Dublin has a greater population then Louth - Drogs will be lucky to attract more then 1000 punters to Tallaght.
How many do you reckon they'd get in Oriel? I'd say there are plenty of Drogheda and Louth folk living in Dublin who'd struggle to get up north for a game on a Tuesday night but would gladly drop down to Tallaght for the game, and two decent teams facing off against each other should attract a fair few neutrals.
I think you're overestimating how much SDCC would be charging for rent - the council will pretty much accept any offer they get, whereas I'm guessing Dundalk aren't really that pushed about renting out Oriel unless it's really worth their while.
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