Stadium Developments

[GalwayFrancis]

Anyone know of any stadium developments for the of season? is the shed in turners cross being replaced this close season?, new pic of the shed at the x [http://www.corkcityfc.ie/gallery/alb...4/C4BE6611.jpg]. any news from athlone's lovely new arena? and have limerick any clue whats happen with their new stadium?

[GalwayFrancis]

i know this is kind of answering my own question(well part of it). Admin of AtfcOnline sadi :
"The main pitch is seeded, grass is up on it now. Unfortunately the weather curtailed the progress on the second pitch. As far as I know, the main stand will be going out to tender soon, with the super pre-cast structures already given to Banager Concrete. I think we could be ready to move in some time next season, but will more than likely wait to move in at the start of the following season."
A pic of one of the stands can be viewed @ http://www.iol.ie/~atfc/newstadium/new-stand.JPG.

[eoinh]

Drogheda are going to move arent they. Brian Lennox said in the programme notes that the money for the replacement for the shed hasn't come through yet. This would mean the stadium capacity for european nights falling to 5,500.

[max power]

i would think of a european "night" before "nights", btw scumlone's stand looks impressive, there 40 fans will have a great choice of seats

[GalwayFrancis]

Drogheda are going to move arent they. Brian Lennox said in the programme notes that the money for the replacement for the shed hasn't come through yet. This would mean the stadium capacity for european nights falling to 5,500.

one thing cork city should do over the close season is to put a tv box on the stand opposite the main stand, so the camera looks onto the main stand instead of the little one.

[eoinh]

i would think of a european "night" before "nights", btw scumlone's stand looks impressive, there 40 fans will have a great choice of seats

Yes you would be an expert over the european "night" rather than the "nights". Be off with the Jamaican PM and his "wans".

[max power]

its nice to see a set of fans that settle for second best........"biggest club" in Ireland winning nothing 2 years in a row......the word disgrace comes to mind

but u must agree u have a night before nights......its simple math after all

[Passive]

Rovers should be in Tallaght for the start of the 1997/98 season.

[max power]

Rovers should be in Tallaght for the start of the 1997/98 season.

[GalwayFrancis]

Rovers should be in Tallaght for the start of the 1997/98 season.

no,what is the story with tallagh now?

[thejollyrodger]

They expect to start playing games next september there in Tallaght

http://www.rte.ie/business/2004/0825/presswatch.html
August 25, 2004 11:39

The Hoops in new move on €10m stadium - Shamrock Rovers is locked in advanced talks with a privately-owned financial company in a bid to kick-start its long-stalled ambition to build a €10m stadium in Tallaght, reports the Irish Independent. The League of Ireland football club has already invested €4.2m in constructing a half-built stadium that has not seen any additional construction in two years. It is still €6m short of what it needs to complete the stadium and ancillary facilities such as a car park, bar and dining areas. Who exactly Rovers is in talks with is not known and the club itself was unavailable to comment yesterday. However, it is known that Rovers is currently thrashing out a contract which will allow them eventually buy back over time the completed stadium from their new financial partner.

Businessman buys into Shamrock Rovers

Thursday, October 28 2004 2:22
http://www.rte.ie/sport/2004/1028/shamrockrovers.html

Shamrock Rovers Football Club have announced that businessman Conor Clarkson has become a significant shareholder in the club.

It is understood Mr Clarkson has put over €9 million into the Hoops.

In welcoming Mr Clarkson as a shareholder, Chairman Tony Maguire said that this was a very significant day for the club as it paves the way for the ultimate completion of the stadium facility in Tallaght.

Further announcements will follow over the next few weeks.

Shamrock Rovers have been homeless since April 1987, when the then owners of the club sold their home ground at Glenmalure Park, Milltown. The club has since played home games at a number of venues in Dublin including Tolka Park, Dalymount Park, Richmond Park, the RDS and Morton Stadium.

Filed by Mark O'Neill-Cummins

[DolansWaistcoat]

Anyone know of any stadium developments for the of season? is the shed in turners cross being replaced this close season?, new pic of the shed at the x [http://www.corkcityfc.ie/gallery/alb...4/C4BE6611.jpg]. any news from athlone's lovely new arena? and have limerick any clue whats happen with their new stadium?

Great picture.

[GalwayFrancis]

Great picture.

eL clubs need more nights like these.

[DolansWaistcoat]

eL clubs need more nights like these.

Ya,definately.City are setting the benchmark for other el clubs to follow and lets hope we see mor great nights like that.

[eamoss]

From dundalkfc.com

Dundalk considering artificial option
21 November 2004
Dundalk FC will use the off-season to begin development work around Oriel Park, with an artificial turf pitch being considered by the board as an option for the future at the Carrick Road venue.
Development
The board plan to unveil their development plans in the coming weeks, but with research showing that artificial pitches now offer many advantages, not least a quality playing surface, major savings on maintenance and a guaranteed life span of ten years. In addition, should the board decide to change the pitch, it would likely involve moving it closer to the main stand.

UEFA approval
Dundalk's thinking regarding artificial surfaces comes at a time when UEFA have given approval to synthetic surfaces being used in their competitions from the 2005/06 season. At the recent UEFA Executive Committee meeting, European football's governing body gave its approval for matches to be held on artificial pitches in its club competitions once the surfaces comply with UEFA quality criteria. UEFA launched a pilot project in 2002 involving several European venues, at which artificial turf was laid. The venues in question were in Almelo (Netherlands), Moscow (Russia), Dunfermline (Scotland), Orebro (Sweden) and Salzburg (Austria).

Extensive studies
Studies have been carried out into medical and football-related aspects of artificial turf. The research has been looking at the safety of players and injuries, as well as issues such as the roll and bounce of the ball, to enable a comparison to be made with natural grass playing surfaces. Players and coaches have also been asked their views as part of the research. Following the latest decision, research will continue and be reinforced in the medical and bio-mechanical fields. Based on the development of turf quality and new products available, all five pilot projects should upgrade their quality standards to comply with current UEFA criteria.

Question of quality
"This decision could open doors for other [stadiums] to have artificial turf, because there are some stadiums where it would be better to have artificial turf than the current natural turf," said UEFA CEO Lars-Christer Olsson. "The need [for artificial turf] has been great for years, if you come from countries with bad winters, for example. The reason for this decision is that the quality has now reached a level where artificial turf is comparable to, or even better than natural turf in some cases. A good natural pitch is always the best - that is also the view of the players and everybody else involved - but a good artificial surface is better than bad natural turf," Mr Olsson added. "It was an important step forward to take this decision. It will probably have the effect that the companies developing the turf will see that there is a market. And probably the product will be even better."

Planning ahead
Speaking to The Argus, Dundalk CEO Seán Connolly also stated that the €1m grant that the club has been allocated under the Sport and Tourism funding can only be used for capital projects, and ground improvements are being discussed. Such issues as ground security, spectator accommodation, along with toilets and press facilities will be addressed. Also the retail aspect of the club, such as the operation of shops in the ground will be addressed.

Artificial turf information
Further information about latest developments in artificial turf pitches can be accessed on uefa.com by clicking the following hyperlinks: Information - Products/Laboratory.

[TonyD]

No to artificial pitches. They are the work of the Devil. (Wasn't there a fanzine, Cork City I think, called no more plastic pitches - amen to that.)

[eamoss]

Yeah, I dont want it to happen because it would mean that they will not be building a new stand behind the goals!

[max power]

Ya,definately.City are setting the benchmark for other el clubs to follow and lets hope we see mor great nights like that.

what finishing second with no trophies

[martin_rules_ie]

what finishing second with no trophies

obviously he was referring to the numbers that turned out for the game. do ye know the meaning of support 'in your longford town slums??' longford are a good cup team (wait scratch that, wat about the UEFA cup performance!!!!! )

[CuanaD]

what finishing second with no trophies

They still qualified for UEFA and Setanta just like you Max