GAA to take Rovers to court

[Dodge]

It is clearly in the interest of all eircom league fans that Shamrock Rovers get to move into their new stadium (all petty rivalries aside).

How is it Pats interests? Particularly with regard to groundsharing

[ifk101]

Am I getting it right in saying that the main argument being used by the GAA is that because that the percentage amount of state funding going into the stadium is so high that it should be open to other sports? If so they are most likely shooting themselves in the foot because there is no, to the best of my knowledge, national "argeement" stating that if state funding goes beyond a certain point other sports must be accommodated. If the GAA wins the case it sets a precedent in my mind that will lead to all sports facilities with any state money being forced, whether they like it or not, to open their facilities to other sports. That is, their rule 41 (or whatever it is) will be inconsistent with any ruling in the GAA favour and thus illegal to enforce. It could be also argued on this line that the GAA can't charge the FAI or the IRFU for use of Croke Park. Rather the state should be the recipient of those "rents".

[coislaoi]

How is it Pats interests? Particularly with regard to groundsharing

Where did I mention St Pats? I'm talking about the good of the league as a whole.

[TonyD]

Where did I mention St Pats? I'm talking about the good of the league as a whole.

And Pats aren't part of the league ? I can see where Dodge is coming from, even if I might not go that far myself. Clearly, Rovers getting into Tallaght(and the GAA told to keep their sweaty paws off) is a good thing. However, if the GAA screwing things up is the only thing that keeps Pats out of Tallaght, well, you can see the dilemna. Pats fan are entitled, as are all supporters, to put their own team first. Don't know if people generally realise this, but seemingly Pats have been told that they will receive no more grant money if they chose to stay in Richmond. Would any of you be happy to see your club being bullied in a such a disgusting way ?