European Qualifying 2013.

**MeathDrog** · 26/06/2013, 9:33 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Yeah but have you been to Dalyer recently?

Season after last. All you'd need is the main stand though.

**oriel** · 27/06/2013, 12:01 PM

I would safely say around 200 DLK fans (myself included) would have gone to watch Drogs play if it was in Oriel Park, plus it would have been so much easier for the majority of Drogs fans to travel up, could have even arranged a train up, could have met in Drogs station, then a 2 min walk to Oriel from DLK station.

I'd say they would be lucky to get more than 7 or 800 now, cant see too many Rovers fans being interested. Anyway, their choice.

**A N Mouse** · 27/06/2013, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

I would safely say around 200 DLK fans (myself included) would have gone to watch Drogs play if it was in Oriel Park, plus it would have been so much easier for the majority of Drogs fans to travel up, could have even arranged a train up, could have met in Drogs station, then a 2 min walk to Oriel from DLK station.

I'd say they would be lucky to get more than 7 or 800 now, cant see too many Rovers fans being interested. Anyway, their choice.

Would you lot ever devolve? I don't recall this clamor when they were playing at Dalymount.

Whatever else about the why's and wherefore's - who would pay for the, inevitable, improvements required at oriel?

Who would pay for improvements at sdcc stadium?

**White Horse** · 27/06/2013, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by A N Mouse

Would you lot ever devolve?

Eh???

**Charlie Darwin** · 27/06/2013, 12:35 PM

I don't think either stadium would need improvements unless Drogs qualified for the group stages, which would be 6 games away.

**Nesta99** · 27/06/2013, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by A N Mouse

Would you lot ever devolve? I don't recall this clamor when they were playing at Dalymount.

Whatever else about the why's and wherefore's - who would pay for the, inevitable, improvements required at oriel?

Who would pay for improvements at sdcc stadium?

You obviously havent being paying attention!

**A N Mouse** · 27/06/2013, 1:25 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

You obviously havent being paying attention!

Feel free to let me know what I missed while trying to sleep.

The bit where no one will be breaking out the paint brushes, in preparation for european night(s).

The bit where the oriel pitch has been fifa 2 star tested and approved, annually, since the last game in europe.

**Nesta99** · 27/06/2013, 1:36 PM

Feel free to look back over the last couple of pages to get your answers. Otherwise i will go and devolve!

**Dodge** · 27/06/2013, 2:36 PM

Why would Drogheda want anyone thinking they're associated with Oriel? Maybe Mick Cooke's first rule for the game was "it needs to be on grass".

Really is hilarious how annoyed some Dundalk posters are about this. Even feigning that they're posting out of concern for Drogheda's crowd.

**MiniMourinho** · 27/06/2013, 3:58 PM

Why is this 'I can't believe the Drogs didn't come to Dundalk' thing still being discussed! Dundalk would attract no more blow ins than it being in Tallaght will!

Really slow news week?

**White Horse** · 27/06/2013, 5:37 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Why would Drogheda want anyone thinking they're associated with Oriel? Maybe Mick Cooke's first rule for the game was "it needs to be on grass".

Really is hilarious how annoyed some Dundalk posters are about this. Even feigning that they're posting out of concern for Drogheda's crowd.

Still smarting over been beaten twice by Dundalk this season?

Even going so far as to feign concern when fans of two Louth teams debate whether they should play their home matches in Louth.

**Ezeikial** · 27/06/2013, 8:08 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Why would Drogheda want anyone thinking they're associated with Oriel? Maybe Mick Cooke's first rule for the game was "it needs to be on grass".

Really is hilarious how annoyed some Dundalk posters are about this. Even feigning that they're posting out of concern for Drogheda's crowd.

I certainly don't give a flying f**t where Drogheda play their Euro games (even if it is obvious that they would get more paying punters in the gate if they played it in Louth) .

It is comforting though, to learn how much you enjoy this thread - it's great craic that you even feign your own hilarity about it!

**Mr A** · 27/06/2013, 8:37 PM

Dundalk fans clearly don't care where Drogheda play their game. You can tell because they've made so few posts about it.

**MeathDrog** · 27/06/2013, 8:41 PM

Incidentally, what's a f**t?

**oriel** · 27/06/2013, 8:47 PM

Originally Posted by A N Mouse

Would you lot ever devolve? I don't recall this clamor when they were playing at Dalymount.

?

Oriel Park was not upgraded at that time, but since has and like it or not it still carries a uefa certificate for playing in two rounds of europe, which we made use of in 2010. I have a friend who works for LMFM, always careful to be neutral when talking football in the region, which is fair enough as the station covers both sides, his line summed it up 'its a real pity for the county that they saw the need to move it to the far side of Dublin instead of keeping it in the county'

My parting message on the pre euro stage, and certainly no hidden agenda from me, I wish all our sides the best of luck in Europe this season.

**bullit** · 27/06/2013, 8:52 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Dundalk fans clearly don't care where Drogheda play their game. You can tell because they've made so few posts about it.

Meh.
Some do i guess.Most don't give a flying f**t

**MiniMourinho** · 27/06/2013, 9:26 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Oriel Park was not upgraded at that time, but since has and like it or not it still carries a uefa certificate for playing in two rounds of europe, which we made use of in 2010. I have a friend who works for LMFM, always careful to be neutral when talking football in the region, which is fair enough as the station covers both sides, his line summed it up 'its a real pity for the county that they saw the need to move it to the far side of Dublin instead of keeping it in the county'

My parting message on the pre euro stage, and certainly no hidden agenda from me, I wish all our sides the best of luck in Europe this season.

Oh well then if someone from the most noble LMFM said that, we must pay heed! I didn't think Dundalk fans were so obsessed.

**Dodge** · 28/06/2013, 9:35 AM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

It is comforting though, to learn how much you enjoy this thread - it's great craic that you even feign your own hilarity about it!

No, I genuinely think some of the blowhards here are hilarious

**Spudulika** · 28/06/2013, 10:37 AM

Okay, summing it up. Drogs will play in Tallaght, that's that. If we start talking about "county pride" then we're looking at the GAA model, if we're looking at the GAA model then we have to tell the FAI to shape up and follow Croker in how to run the game. However as has been proved time and again, in Ireland and elsewhere, there is no place for sentiment in football, there were Dundalk fans who were laughing when Drogs were in trouble a couple of years ago, and vice versa in the funfest in Oriel last year. A Roves friend of mine was genuine in hoping that Shels went bust some years ago. However as LOI followers we want it all ways. We want big friendlies, but only if it means our teams are involved. We want better coverage yet complain at every little point in the coverage. We complain about lack of supporters yet denigrate barstoolers and claim they're not real fans. We want it every way and don't.

I hope all the Irish teams do well, without exception. I hope Irish sports fans get out and buy tickets and follow the fortunes. If one club can go on a run it'll be great. So roll on next week!

**dong** · 28/06/2013, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Spudulika

Okay, summing it up. Drogs will play in Tallaght, that's that. If we start talking about "county pride" then we're looking at the GAA model, if we're looking at the GAA model then we have to tell the FAI to shape up and follow Croker in how to run the game. However as has been proved time and again, in Ireland and elsewhere, there is no place for sentiment in football, there were Dundalk fans who were laughing when Drogs were in trouble a couple of years ago, and vice versa in the funfest in Oriel last year. A Roves friend of mine was genuine in hoping that Shels went bust some years ago. However as LOI followers we want it all ways. We want big friendlies, but only if it means our teams are involved. We want better coverage yet complain at every little point in the coverage. We complain about lack of supporters yet denigrate barstoolers and claim they're not real fans. We want it every way and don't.

I hope all the Irish teams do well, without exception. I hope Irish sports fans get out and buy tickets and follow the fortunes. If one club can go on a run it'll be great. So roll on next week!

Such a load of ring.

1. Who wants "big friendlies"? I know I certainly don't.
2. People criticise the coverage because it is often very poor.
3. Nobody ever said boo to any barstooler who decided to go along to a game.