It would be totally exploiting the Oirish types in the US. Are we at a stage where our domestic game should be promoted abroad when there is still a whole lot to do on the issue at home, probably not but maybe it is the sort of stuff we should be at least having a think about. It would deprive 1 large home gate for either club, would exclude fans who cant travel, cede home advantage and so on but the novelty aspect could actually grab some attention. Ive experienced the scoffing at the stereotype like names of the 2 clubs on an occasion in England when mentioned, followed by a 'have you a Lucky Charm FC too'. Im sure the authorities over Gaelic Park in New York would be more than happy to host such a game. Its as mad an idea as having Bob Marley away jerseys...
More realisticly the Dublin Derby could be penciled in as part of the St Patrick weekend fesitval stuff with maybe the possibility of double headers at the national stadium!?
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