International friendly

**Block G Raptor** · 15/12/2005, 9:07 AM

Originally Posted by Drumcondra Red

Yeah, sportslink or ALSAA would be best imo

Sounds good to me
I'm sure the charge would not be too high probably work out a few quid each if we make our visitors chip in aswell

**sligoman** · 18/12/2005, 1:40 PM

So is it the sportslink or ALSAA then?

. Do you need to book it? If so, who's gonna arrange that?

**AidoM** · 18/12/2005, 6:32 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

So is it the sportslink or ALSAA thenDo you need to book it? If so, who's gonna arrange that?

I'll make enquiries about both and post the details here. People could then decide if they want to go ahead on the basis of that or it could take a decision by the (very absent in recent days

) Manager

**sligoman** · 18/12/2005, 8:13 PM

Hey Aido M you seem to be taking a keen interest in this match, have you even signed up to the team?

Thanks btw

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**AidoM** · 19/12/2005, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Hey Aido M you seem to be taking a keen interest in this match, have you even signed up to the team? Thanks btw

Haven't signed up as the legs wouldn't last and also the binoculars would still be required.

As you know with every club there is a need for back room people who organise things such as the proper gear being sent, proper training pitches etc (don't mention the World Cup !!!

). I suppose you could liken it to the Chief Executive role and maybe I could do this. It could involve hiring and firing the Manager

**sligoman** · 19/12/2005, 1:00 PM

Originally Posted by AidoM

As you know with every club there is a need for back room people who organise things such as the proper gear being sent, proper training pitches etc (don't mention the World Cup!!!). I suppose you could liken it to the Chief Executive role and maybe I could do this. It could involve hiring and firing the Manager

Well I hope you still go and watch us. The manager will have to buy you a drink afterwards for all the hard work you've done and the lack of work she did

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**superfrank** · 19/12/2005, 4:50 PM

I think we should have a five-a-side workout a bit before the match. I think dynamo kerry is setting one up in about 2 weeks time.

**Green Tribe** · 19/12/2005, 7:01 PM

ahem,

chill boys! It's not til april FFS

As I am not in Dooblin, it would be useful if someone based there can find out about venues and report back here?

**Green Tribe** · 19/12/2005, 7:02 PM

Originally Posted by superfrank

I think we should have a five-a-side workout a bit before the match. I think dynamo kerry is setting one up in about 2 weeks time.

yeah, trim off all that christmas fat!

**Green Tribe** · 19/12/2005, 7:03 PM

Originally Posted by AidoM

Haven't signed up as the legs wouldn't last and also the binoculars would still be required.

As you know with every club there is a need for back room people who organise things such as the proper gear being sent, proper training pitches etc (don't mention the World Cup !!!

). I suppose you could liken it to the Chief Executive role and maybe I could do this. It could involve hiring and firing the Manager

**AidoM** · 20/12/2005, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Green Tribe

ahem, chill boys! It's not til april FFS As I am not in Dooblin, it would be useful if someone based there can find out about venues and report back here?

Could there be a job in this for me?

**Drumcondra Red** · 20/12/2005, 7:15 PM

Whats the date for this anyway?? I'll have to put in for a day off work!!!

**sligoman** · 20/12/2005, 8:24 PM

Originally Posted by Drumcondra Red

Whats the date for this anyway?? I'll have to put in for a day off work!!!

April 8th, 06

**AidoM** · 20/12/2005, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

April 8th, 06

It's a Saturday

**AidoM** · 22/12/2005, 11:31 PM

Checked with ALSAA today and they said that they would not have a pitch available on that date as they would all be in use by their own teams

I'm waiting for Sportslink to get back to me and when I have word I'll post it here.

Given that the Manager is in the country

maybe she could check out the venue

**Block G Raptor** · 23/12/2005, 8:44 AM

Originally Posted by AidoM

Checked with ALSAA today and they said that they would not have a pitch available on that date as they would all be in use by their own teams

I'm waiting for Sportslink to get back to me and when I have word I'll post it here.

Given that the Manager is in the country

maybe she could check out the venue

Not Promising But I MIGHT be able to get Dalymount

**AidoM** · 23/12/2005, 6:04 PM

Duty Manager from Sportslink got back on to me today.

I explained to him the nature of what was to happen

and that we were members from far and wide (including Co. Down) and that there was no organised way about how and who would organise the day and get payment for the venue(s)

He said that they have both all weather and grass pitches and that they are available on 8th April next. He said that the cost of the grass pitch would be �75 with the all weather costing �100. This would give full access to the changing facilities etc.

He said that they would have a room which could cater for 80 - 100 people or if there was less than that they could reserve an area of the public bar. They could do finger food trays at about �4 a head or individual baskets of cocktail sausages, chips, wedges etc. at a cost of �6 a head. They could also do soup and sambos but he didn't have a price for this.

I said I'd put it out there for everyone to see and would get back to him by mid February. I took the liberty, but with no committment to a deposit or payment, of provisionally booking it for the 8th April next.

If there is to be a cost for the pitch and grub how will it be paid for ?; is it fair to expect the players and any supporters on the day to pay for it ?

I'm putting it out there to you all and await your posts.

**Drumcondra Red** · 23/12/2005, 6:42 PM

Grass!!! We'll all pitch in (get it???)

**superfrank** · 26/12/2005, 4:19 PM

Cheers Aido.

I'd prefer the all-weather, you never know what April'll be like. I'd say it breaks down at around €7 a person. That's not bad. I think it's only fair we (the home team) pay for the facilities.