Stadium Updates (All Clubs)

**nigel-harps1954** · 02/05/2018, 1:58 PM

In fairness, the majority of pitches have been crap this year. The only good quality pitch I've seen this season has been Longford. Missed the game in UCD, the pitch there is usually quite good.

**sbgawa** · 02/05/2018, 2:00 PM

Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter

Should also point out that this article was written by a man who is on record as thinking no one has the right to complain about the state of the pitch because Limerick only rent it.

Think the comments only came because Shiels had his say. Every manager visiting the place should give it both barrels. As I've said elsewhere, blaming the weather is rich, considering that other pitches in the country are so much better.

Jeez that is pretty pathetic.........opposition managers and the Limerick manager are quoted as unhappy but the guy in charge is happy and has no concerns

**NeverFeltBetter** · 02/05/2018, 2:53 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

In fairness, the majority of pitches have been crap this year. The only good quality pitch I've seen this season has been Longford. Missed the game in UCD, the pitch there is usually quite good.

Bray I saw recently, it was fine. Can't comment with direct experience too much on the others, but I know if they were as bad as Limerick's it wouldn't be just Stephen Kenny giving out.

**blueblood** · 02/05/2018, 4:42 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

In fairness, the majority of pitches have been crap this year. The only good quality pitch I've seen this season has been Longford. Missed the game in UCD, the pitch there is usually quite good.

Well other pitches are crap but the Markets Field is a whole other level, has to be seen to be believed it's full of sand and manages to bobble everywhere. You can see the hi lights
of last game v derry a nice handy ball forward bobbles about 3 ft off the ground, not good enough even for our crap team

**Martinho II** · 02/05/2018, 6:22 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

In fairness, the majority of pitches have been crap this year. The only good quality pitch I've seen this season has been Longford. Missed the game in UCD, the pitch there is usually quite good.

was in Belfield last night the pitch wasn't great very bobbly!

**Nesta99** · 02/05/2018, 9:06 PM

The weather recently has been pretty good for grass growth that was affected by the late snow. Its been wet but the few warmer and sunnier days have made a big difference over the last few weeks. The isssue with Turners Cross pitch has been a lot of use. Markets Field is it maintenance or the ongoing who is going to be responsible for that cost? Nothing desperately bad league wise though. Rolling and aerating at this stage should sort out the worst of the ball bobbling about most places. Derry and Dundalk's pitches have stood up well to the inclement weather so far

**oriel** · 22/05/2018, 11:35 AM

Cork fans, is there a new addition to the away end in TC? Looks like a row has been added to the top, maybe wheelchair access possibly, or maybe my eyes need testing, then again I watched soccer rep quite late last night.

**micls** · 22/05/2018, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by oriel

Cork fans, is there a new addition to the away end in TC? Looks like a row has been added to the top, maybe wheelchair access possibly, or maybe my eyes need testing, then again I watched soccer rep quite late last night.

Yep, new wheelchair section

**sbgawa** · 22/05/2018, 12:40 PM

100% top marks for Cork on the work they are doing , new toilets , wheelchair access it would encourage you to make Cork one of the away trips to think about bringing your kids/wife too.
We are quick to give out here , so credit where its due

**oriel** · 22/05/2018, 1:44 PM

Ageeed, it looks just fantastic with perfectly spaced out seats too for helpers / family / friends attending in that area also.

**micls** · 22/05/2018, 1:44 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

100% top marks for Cork on the work they are doing , new toilets , wheelchair access it would encourage you to make Cork one of the away trips to think about bringing your kids/wife too.
We are quick to give out here , so credit where its due

We're lucky the MFA have bought into the changes the club are pushing for. Great to see improvements

**Buller** · 23/05/2018, 9:01 AM

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We have liftoff of the south stand in Tallaght!

**CorribsideSteve** · 23/05/2018, 1:39 PM

That's good to see. That will eventually lead to an 8 K capacity, Cat 4 ground, right? Great to see new stands going up recently at Derry and now Tallaght.

**Buller** · 23/05/2018, 2:20 PM

Originally Posted by CorribsideSteve

That's good to see. That will eventually lead to an 8 K capacity, Cat 4 ground, right? Great to see new stands going up recently at Derry and now Tallaght.

Yeah its great to see. The new stand will hold 2,200, which is quite big for an end stand. Should meet the capacity requirement for Cat4 after this.

**EatYerGreens** · 23/05/2018, 3:05 PM

Originally Posted by Buller

Yeah its great to see. The new stand will hold 2,200, which is quite big for an end stand. Should meet the capacity requirement for Cat4 after this.

That is big. Looks to be a brave height from that photo too. Great to see it taking shape.

**pineapple stu** · 23/05/2018, 3:58 PM

I presume the seats are going to be the same daft uncoordinated mess as the other stands?

**Buller** · 23/05/2018, 4:05 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I presume the seats are going to be the same daft uncoordinated mess as the other stands?

Correct. Wouldn't have it any other way...

**brendy_éire** · 25/05/2018, 9:01 AM

The Brandywell is getting a new tenant.

https://www.londonderrysentinel.co.u...ason-1-8510763

Stute play Saturdays, mid-week would be Tuesday or Wednesday, so no real clashing issues.