When Oriel is packed and especially if a temporary stand was erected behind the Carrick goal like at the previous LC final it doesnt look half as bad on TV as you suggest. Atmoshpere is never lacking either. What looks worse imo is a half full stadium at any cup final even its the Aviva as the naysayers are more likely to be critical about that in my experience.
I dont mind the game being in the Brandywell. Any trip to Derry is always to be looked forward to and is the most welcoming away fixture in the league. A big part of that is the way fans can mingle with ease without need to consider any issue of trouble breaking out. What happened with buses in the past has been sorted - the sort of thing that can happen at any ground if a bunch of idiot kids try to mimick what they've seen on tv or the like. Bus companies need to ease up on it by now!!
Apart from the Institute fixture could the KO time have anything to do with facilitating TV coverage? It wouldnt be a bad thing if its going to subsequently be marketed and pushed by Eir as a big game that they are showing.
I have never experienced any problem in or around the Brandywell
However, if there is a perception of possible trouble on the back of previous stone throwing incidents, then this is a problem. If a consequence of this is that some bus companies are refusing to take fans to the Brandywell or are charging a premium, this perception causes real problems for people travelling.
What has been done to ensure no repeat of previous multiple incidents?
A step in the right direction
Isnt there other areas in Derry that buses could park up away from the Brandywell area if they were concerned and let fans make their way to the ground. It isnt that far to walk especially with a few pitstops in a bar or 3 on the way
I'd nearly say the opposite, looked much better for the European games I thought, obviously not as good as it would have with something behind aylt least one of the goals but the main stand side looked much better. Still not acceptable for the league champions and way off the mark for where you'd want a major game held.
Oriel Park in its current guise is barely acceptable for league games nevermind anything else ! It passes for europe due to 3k seats (2k covered), bare minimum.
Been here many times before, but a modest stand behind the town goal, and L shape roof on both sides of the stand would do wonders to the old girl.
Hosting the game in Brandywell is much better for the competition as its obv a much better ground, probably ranked 3rd from 10 in the PD v Oriel Park being 8th from 10.
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#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), first Irish club to win points in a group stage in Europe (2016).
You really have a chip on that shoulder. We dont have a Council who will do it for us, Why would the club put itself in financial difficulty with no help from anyone else? We have been over this a hundred times, get over it, it will be a few years before anything is done.
P.S I love Oriel when packed, no better atmosphere in the league
Rome wasnt built in a day and all that. How long did it take Tallaght to be able to host games from when the first sod was turned? Nobody is defending Oriel Park, it needs a lot of improvement, it should never have fallen so far behind. We are what 5 or 6 years on from becoming challangers for the league, 7 from going out of existance. It will take longer still to get a Louth County Council magic wand waved even if Dundalk FC paid every cent for a new ground. Planning process alone could take 2+ years and thats without considering the time warping effect that LoI ground developments seem happen within. I'm sure if we had a super stadium with heated seats you would find something to irk you RH. That's not being defensive simply an observation.
As an FAI final it should be hosted appropriately whether it's in a ground that's up to peoples satisfaction of aesthetics on TV, or not being shoehorned in to an evening fixture slot a couple of hours after league game from a completely different league. No issues with the Brandywell as mentioned, but it's not showing respect to a national final by the organisers either.
Last edited by Nesta99; 20/08/2019 at 6:04 PM.
What is the story with Louth Co Co in general with its attitude to soccer clubs in the region?.
Drogheda Utd have huge issues with their stadium for years too along with Dundalk.
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
Looked nervy first half (probobly more due to crazy "defending" and Dundalk early blitz) but settled down and made 3/4 Decent saves. We have been spoiled with keepers, both Talbot and Supple called up to international squad but Kelly looked OK. Probobly need another game or two to make a call but not a bad debut (given the scoreline).
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
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