Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

**oriel** · 27/07/2018, 3:45 PM

Originally Posted by dundalkfc10

there has been a platform on the terrace for disabled supporters for every away game we have played in Oriel since 2010 at least!

Your mascot does be pitch side every game!

I think DFC10 means for every EURO game since 2010, and this would be correct, no standing allowed anywhere and section in front of the main stand closed off, the main area where fans stand has had a raised platform for wheelchair users and helpers, who usually go pitch side to the right of the home dugout as the camera faces.

It is as detailed above another of the long list of problems we have, not having this in place for ALL games so these regular supporters can enjoy the game in a little more comfort.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 27/07/2018, 5:43 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Oriel Park has many problems.

A few disabled people watching the game from the sidelines is not one of them.

Now that's just stupid, of course it's a problem, fans of your club are saying as much, and if you cant see why its a problem then i worry for you

**White Horse** · 27/07/2018, 5:59 PM

Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop

Now that's just stupid, of course it's a problem, fans of your club are saying as much, and if you cant see why its a problem then i worry for you

Why is their presence on the sideline so offensive to you?

I know a couple of the people and they love being beside the dugout and getting to chat to the players and manager before and after the game.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 27/07/2018, 9:41 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Why is their presence on the sideline so offensive to you?

I know a couple of the people and they love being beside the dugout and getting to chat to the players and manager before and after the game.

It's not offensive its a number of things but not offensive but if you cant see why having people inside the pitch enclosure is a problem then I'm clearly just wasting my time, all the reasons are fairly obvious. You can be beside the dugout off the pitch too

**Nesta99** · 28/07/2018, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop

It's not offensive its a number of things but not offensive but if you cant see why having people inside the pitch enclosure is a problem then I'm clearly just wasting my time, all the reasons are fairly obvious. You can be beside the dugout off the pitch too

Humour us! What are the issues as you see them?

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 28/07/2018, 1:09 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

Humour us! What are the issues as you see them?

1. Zero cover from the elements.
2. Very awkward to access toilets and involves getting closer to the pitch.
3. Very real potential for collision with players which could cause injury to both parties.
4. Its against the FAI stadium infrastructure criteria

**ToberonaTornado** · 28/07/2018, 3:54 PM

Why did you ask nesta.......................WHY??

**nigel-harps1954** · 29/07/2018, 11:58 AM

Bit more news on the new Finn Park. The council will have an all-weather pitch beside the ground which Harps will have the use of for training and underage games.

http://www.highlandradio.com/2018/07...ts-facilities/

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 01/08/2018, 1:05 PM

Anyone know why Athlone are putting the astro on their main pitch and not the back one? Isn't that why they moved out there? So they've space to have multiple pitches, so why put it on the main one when it'd make more sense to put it on the back one

**athloneman** · 01/08/2018, 2:15 PM

Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop

Anyone know why Athlone are putting the astro on their main pitch and not the back one? Isn't that why they moved out there? So they've space to have multiple pitches, so why put it on the main one when it'd make more sense to put it on the back one

All the current board care about is money simple as that!

**PJOCualain** · 01/08/2018, 11:59 PM

How's things..? Heading to Derry v Sligo as a neutral never been at the Brsndywell before...where is the best place to park re traffic ect..after the match..? Cheers

**Charlie Darwin** · 02/08/2018, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by PJOCualain

How's things..? Heading to Derry v Sligo as a neutral never been at the Brsndywell before...where is the best place to park re traffic ect..after the match..? Cheers

On the pitch is probably the safest place to park.

**PJOCualain** · 02/08/2018, 1:41 AM

Can't be that bad surely..?

**redobit** · 02/08/2018, 8:17 AM

Originally Posted by PJOCualain

Can't be that bad surely..?

Its grand around the Brandywell. Ive been up there a heap of times and we always park in the estates around the ground. Sligo Rovers and Derry fans get on fine and never had a bit of hassle. Hopefully you might support Sligo Rovers on the night

**brendy_éire** · 02/08/2018, 10:34 AM

It's grand anywhere around the ground, traffic is fairly ok as the Brandywell is near a few arterial routes.
Head to the Bluebell bar (Mailey's) before the match if you're around early.

**EatYerGreens** · 02/08/2018, 2:22 PM

Originally Posted by PJOCualain

How's things..? Heading to Derry v Sligo as a neutral never been at the Brsndywell before...where is the best place to park re traffic ect..after the match..? Cheers

You can usually find a space within a few steps of the turnstiles at the Brandywell in my experience. You might have to wait a few minutes for the flow of traffic to ease to get out after the match, but not long really. And if you dawdle back to your car or have a look in the club shop or something then you'll be away easily by the time you return.

**EatYerGreens** · 02/08/2018, 2:24 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

On the pitch is probably the safest place to park.

Won't Sligo have their team bus parked across the goal mouth there ?

**brendy_éire** · 10/08/2018, 2:13 PM

https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...ttle-1-8596660

Still no agreed price for letting the Brandywell. Council are after a big increase, Derry City and Institute were resisting.
I think they were looking for £1k a match. Previously it was £60 an hour.

**samhaydenjr** · 11/08/2018, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...ttle-1-8596660

Still no agreed price for letting the Brandywell. Council are after a big increase, Derry City and Institute were resisting.
I think they were looking for £1k a match. Previously it was £60 an hour.

I don't think that's exorbitant, even for an LOI club, maybe 3-5% of gate receipts, especially considering the money put in by council to develop it. Although, in response to City's chairman's point about fluctuating attendances, perhaps it could be set at a percentage of gate receipts instead of a fixed amount.

**A N Mouse** · 11/08/2018, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by samhaydenjr

I don't think that's exorbitant, even for an LOI club, maybe 3-5% of gate receipts, especially considering the money put in by council to develop it. Although, in response to City's chairman's point about fluctuating attendances, perhaps it could be set at a percentage of gate receipts instead of a fixed amount.

While the price isn't exorbitant the ~2000% increase would surely be felt. Takes a nominal fee to substantial expense.

Am I alone in seeing a certain degree of irony in club having problem with increases in fixed costs. Council should probably point them at chairman's comments in the papers about minsk game.