Dalym-OUT

**CharlesThompson** · 04/05/2006, 10:02 PM

Just back from the meeting and the vote was passed 86% in favour of a move. We will be debt free in 30 days time with some. If it all goes pear shaped from now we are still in a great position as that �2m is non-refundable.

If/when the stadium is built - all things going to plan in 3 - 4 years time we move from Dalyer and pocket another �26m!!!

Loads more details, but any queries we had were met with favourable answers.

**Poor Student** · 04/05/2006, 10:10 PM

Anything raised about potential groundsharing in this new arena?

**CharlesThompson** · 04/05/2006, 10:11 PM

In a word - no.

**Poor Student** · 04/05/2006, 10:14 PM

Were the commitee given permission to negotiate any sale or just the one that involves the Castleknock deal?

This is very interesting. It could generate a decent media focus on the league and Bohs too. Given the fact such a famous ground in Dalymount will be demolished, the public will also be made quite aware that a good 10k seater stadium is being erected in Castleknock.

Thanks for the rapid info Charlie.

**crc** · 04/05/2006, 10:22 PM

Dayler is full of nostalgia, but on balance I reckon Bohs are probably doing the right thing. Although, if I were a Bohs fan I'd probably be keen on have a new ground a little closer to the city centre than Castleknock.

**Poor Student** · 04/05/2006, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by crc

Dayler is full of nostalgia

At this point, its nostalgic parts will either crumble by themselves or would have to be bulldozed. One way or another it won't exist in the image it did as the home of Irish football. If anything its demolition will serve Irish football one final time by giving one of Ireland's biggest clubs a stable future. Well, provided they don't p1ss away the money.

**CharlesThompson** · 04/05/2006, 10:33 PM

PS - The permission was for just the deal that is being considered. Although technically the change in the constitution does seem to be broader than that, the board (ALL BOHS SUPPORTERS) gave every assurance that if the deal falls over within the documented timeframe the change in the consitution allows, they will not proceed with any other deal without first consulting the membership.

crc - you are right that we would prefer something a little bit closer to the city, however the ground is only about 4 miles from our existing ground and is still central to the a sizeable core of the Bohs support.

Life sometimes throws opportunities at you. The thing is that you need to identify the opportunities that are presented and act on them for your benefit. I believe this was a case in point tonight.

**drummerboy** · 04/05/2006, 10:39 PM

In four years time that €26 million will look paltry. Don't you think you should have got more for it.

**Poor Student** · 04/05/2006, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by CharlesThompson

PS - The permission was for just the deal that is being considered. Although technically the change in the constitution does seem to be broader than that, the board (ALL BOHS SUPPORTERS) gave every assurance that if the deal falls over within the documented timeframe the change in the consitution allows, they will not proceed with any other deal without first consulting the membership.

Delighted to hear that. At this rate it seems Shels will have to build their own ground or be forever tennents.

**crc** · 04/05/2006, 10:41 PM

I think the €26 mil is what will be left after they've got a new stadium. N'est-ce pas?

**CharlesThompson** · 04/05/2006, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

In four years time that �26 million will look paltry. Don't you think you should have got more for it.

I don't think so. That money is basically hard cash, the stadium is additional to that.

**Poor Student** · 04/05/2006, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

In four years time that �26 million will look paltry. Don't you think you should have got more for it.

Provided the current house market trends continue, in four years time from four years time, what you would get then will also look paltry. If you take that attitude you'll be sitting on land forever. Construction costs are rising in tandem with property value.

**Gareth** · 04/05/2006, 10:51 PM

Where in Castleknock? I thought it was Blanchardstown?

**Poor Student** · 04/05/2006, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Gareth

Where in Castleknock? I thought it was Blanchardstown?

It's supposed to be on the field (or one of them?) east of the M50 toll bridge at the Liffey.

**soccerc** · 04/05/2006, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Gareth

Where in Castleknock? I thought it was Blanchardstown?

Neither, it's in the townland of Diswellstown, between Somerton Road, Lower Road and M50. The Northern Boundary is Porterstown.

There isn't a chance of any access from Somerton Road via Lower Road as the Strawberry Beds Residents are one of the strongest NIMBY groups around and have top class political, ecological and financial clout!

**chippie0001** · 04/05/2006, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Gareth

Where in Castleknock? I thought it was Blanchardstown?

Its two fields down from Castleknock Golf club, right beside the M50. The deal in full, 100% is a �21m 10,000 seater stadium and �26m in cash which values Dalymount at �47m. I guess our forefathers 100 years ago did something right, shame we have managed to mess it up so badly. Its a good deal but you do get that sickening feeling when you think about it.

Dalymount RIP

**CharlesThompson** · 04/05/2006, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by chippie0001

Its two fields down from Castleknock Golf club, right beside the M50. The deal in full, 100% is a �21m 10,000 seater stadium and �26m in cash which values Dalymount at �47m. I guess our forefathers 100 years ago did something right, shame we have managed to mess it up so badly. Its a good deal but you do get that sickening feeling when you think about it.

Dalymount RIP

Agreed, but given the circumstances I think we came out of this with our heads held high and the long term future of our club secured and still in our ownership.

**JW.** · 04/05/2006, 11:09 PM

Sad to see it go - I guess this is "progress". It'll be sad to see both Richmond and Dalyer turn into appartment complexes/shopping centres, discarded for two grounds in soul-less places beside a dual carriageway.