Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

**GCdfc** · 03/09/2016, 8:02 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

I just think it is a bit rich having a go at another clubs stadium when your own is even worse. Pitch, Main Stand, Away End are all inadequate at Oriel. At least the Des Kelly has a roof for away fans. Very few Supporters of LOI Clubs can rightly feel justified in criticising another side over facilities.

To be honest I'd prefer to have no roof rather than a structure that has bits falling off and could injure but that may just be my sense of self preservation. Oriel gets plenty of criticism. Sure doesn't it even have a thread of it's own?

**redarmyfaction** · 03/09/2016, 9:38 PM

Dayler reminds me of Ostrogothic Rome, a crumbling ruin interspersed with scant human habitation, wherein the occupants tell of a once mighty civilisation.

**ger121** · 04/09/2016, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by redarmyfaction

Dayler reminds me of Ostrogothic Rome, a crumbling ruin interspersed with scant human habitation, wherein the occupants tell of a once mighty civilisation.

What would you barbarians of the far west know of civilisation? You played in a cow field while the greats graced the hallowed turf of the Home of Irish Football.

**redarmyfaction** · 04/09/2016, 9:00 AM

Originally Posted by ger121

What would you barbarians of the far west know of civilisation? You played in a cow field while the greats graced the hallowed turf of the Home of Irish Football.

Even after 2000 years the Colosseum is in better nick than Dayler , Tolka is it's like something from the salt encrusted stones of Carthage whilst Milltown and its people are like Atlantis buried under a sea of concrete and never to rise again.

**pineapple stu** · 04/09/2016, 9:17 AM

Thing is, at least Dalymount is comparable to the Colosseum; it was at least the centre of stuff in times long gone by.

Dundalk (and Oriel) is like one of the semi-rural outposts of the Empire, which now has a few stones strewn around in the rough shape of a stadium, but because there's feck all else of any interest in the town, the impressiveness of the few stones gets blown out of all proportion.

Dalymount is a nicer ground than Oriel. And both should be knocked.

**redarmyfaction** · 04/09/2016, 9:25 AM

Makes sense that Dalymount was once an arena because there appears to the shallow grave of a gladiator in the six yard area.

**Nesta99** · 04/09/2016, 4:52 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Thing is, at least Dalymount is comparable to the Colosseum; it was at least the centre of stuff in times long gone by.

Dundalk (and Oriel) is like one of the semi-rural outposts of the Empire, which now has a few stones strewn around in the rough shape of a stadium, but because there's feck all else of any interest in the town, the impressiveness of the few stones gets blown out of all proportion.

Dalymount is a nicer ground than Oriel. And both should be knocked.

There are analogies and then there is there is this - wtf!!!

**redarmyfaction** · 05/09/2016, 6:16 AM

It is a bit far fetched to compare Dundalk to anything within the empire, I was thinking more along the lines of a howling from the Germanic forest or a vision from Harridan's wall, as the mists part the watching sentries are chilled to the marrow to see the natives, naked but daubed head to toe in two tone woad, kick about a grinning human skull (though with great dexterity), their strange guttural accents carried on the occasional breeze.

**dong** · 05/09/2016, 7:46 AM

Originally Posted by redarmyfaction

It is a bit far fetched to compare Dundalk to anything within the empire, I was thinking more along the lines of a howling from the Germanic forest or a vision from Harridan's wall, as the mists part the watching sentries are chilled to the marrow to see the natives, naked but daubed head to toe in two tone woad, kick about a grinning human skull (though with great dexterity), their strange guttural accents carried on the occasional breeze.

Mushroom season in Hazelwood.

**ThePrisoner** · 05/09/2016, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by ger121

What would you barbarians of the far west know of civilisation? You played in a cow field while the greats graced the hallowed turf of the Home of Irish Football.

Looking forward to sharing your new social housing with your neighbours? Two families in the one gaff, sounds great. Hear it's going to be renamed Benefit Park.

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/09/2016, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by GCdfc

Just reminded of the state of Dalymount last night. Can't wait for it to be knocked and rebuilt. It's a horrible place. I thought Oriel was bad but it's a shambles. It's as if even basic maintenance hasn't been carried out for 20 years. The images produced look great but 11k capacity seems on the high side but I suspect that the council are thinking about using it as a concert venue.

This is nonsense to be honest. The shed in Dalymount isn't a nice place for fans but it's paradise compared to what passes for an away area in Oriel. And the Jodi is much better than any stand in Oriel. Pitch is a bit ropy yeah but that comes from not being able to afford ground staff. Could be fixed relatively easily.

**Dalymountrower** · 05/09/2016, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by ThePrisoner

Looking forward to sharing your new social housing with your neighbours? Two families in the one gaff, sounds great. Hear it's going to be renamed Benefit Park.

Can't wait actually Delighted that Shels will be reluctantly coming on board.

**marinobohs** · 05/09/2016, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by ThePrisoner

Looking forward to sharing your new social housing with your neighbours? Two families in the one gaff, sounds great. Hear it's going to be renamed Benefit Park.

Sounds like a great description of the San Siro

maybe you should share your views with the Milanese.

Dalymount is crap and it says everything about the LOI that it is still better than most grounds. Thanks be to fcuk people don't go to LOI for the 'luxurious' ground facilities.

**redarmyfaction** · 05/09/2016, 2:57 PM

The degreasing thing about Dalymount it's how it has been allowed to deteriorate.

**Real ale Madrid** · 05/09/2016, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by redarmyfaction

The degreasing thing about Dalymount it's how it has been allowed to deteriorate.

Spray some WD40 on seat hinges etc may be the solution there. Same with doors etc.

**marinobohs** · 05/09/2016, 3:50 PM

Originally Posted by redarmyfaction

The degreasing thing about Dalymount it's how it has been allowed to deteriorate.

Presume that's depressing ?

Apart from the Jodi Stand, which is in half decent knick, the rest of the ground is rarely used. Not sure why we would waste time/resources on parts of the ground we don't use (and no longer own).

Almost all away fans (except on AGS advice) have access to Jodi Stand and shops, chipper, bars etc. Cant think of many grounds with better facilities for away fans and know most have less. Given the area, public transport, parking etc is all readily available and close to the ground.

what exactly do people want ? (we may ask DCC to look at incorporating an airport in the new stadium

)

**John83** · 05/09/2016, 4:34 PM

Originally Posted by marinobohs

what exactly do people want ? (we may ask DCC to look at incorporating an airport in the new stadium

)

I'd settle for an automatic two-goal lead.

**gufcfan** · 05/09/2016, 4:38 PM

Originally Posted by ThePrisoner

Hear it's going to be renamed Benefit Park.

Unofficially. Officially, "The THG John Delaney Arena".

**Eminence Grise** · 05/09/2016, 7:06 PM

Since it's an anagram of 'Hey John a neanderthal get' I'm all in favour of that name.

**ger121** · 05/09/2016, 8:25 PM

Originally Posted by ThePrisoner

Looking forward to sharing your new social housing with your neighbours? Two families in the one gaff, sounds great. Hear it's going to be renamed Benefit Park.

Can't wait actually. Staying in Dalyer and a new ground. What's not to like