I saw Don Givens say somewhere recently that he's looking forward to getting back to working with the U-21's and that their next game is in Cork against Norn Iron in February. Anyone know more?
I saw Don Givens say somewhere recently that he's looking forward to getting back to working with the U-21's and that their next game is in Cork against Norn Iron in February. Anyone know more?
IMo they should base the U-21 side in Cork as that's where thay would get the biggest crowds. I'm severly biased in that, but I saw the Game in Kilkenny on Sky and there was only 3,000 or so there and youd get at least 6/7000 at the cross.
Don't know anything about norn iron game though.
i read that in the irish times too. Although he said "i think, its in Cork". O Flynn will be a bit out of shape though - close season.Originally posted by Neil
I saw Don Givens say somewhere recently that he's looking forward to getting back to working with the U-21's and that their next game is in Cork against Norn Iron in February. Anyone know more?
The point about attendance is well made. The fellas should be able to expect a decent turn out wherever they play. However, in the interests of the game's development, I think its important to play underage internationals around the country.Originally posted by Real ale Madrid
I'm severly biased in that, but I saw the Game in Kilkenny on Sky and there was only 3,000 or so there
It is not possible under uefa rules to play competitive u-21 internationals in Cork. u-21 games can only be something like 100miles or so away from the venue of the senior international. I think they stretched it once to play in Waterford though cos the opposition did not object.
I think if the other team agrees, it´s ok, so it is feasible, just requires the FAI to actually lean on the opposition FA a bit
it should really be based on how long it takes to get to the venue. Say an hour and a half, then you could fly them down.
See on fai.ie that the U-21's are playing Scotland away now and the Norn Iron match is off because they are playing Finland the same day
Organisiational genius exemplified again.Originally posted by Real ale Madrid
See on fai.ie that the U-21's are playing Scotland away now and the Norn Iron match is off because they are playing Finland the same day
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