QuoteThis is being televised live isn't it; will look and sound desperate with only 1240 peolple there. Can't argue with the H&S people, but either move venues or broadcast a different game.
Theres no way a Cup Quarter final should take place in those conditions.
Especially after they dangerously oversold the away section in the recent away game.
Following discussions and meetings with relevant Health & Safety Officials, Waterford City Council and the FAI, Waterford United's capacity at the RSC has been limited to 1240 for the duration of the building works at the RSC.
Waterford United regrets that this limited capacity will mean severe restrictions for its fans but given the major nature of the works underway at the RSC, the club has no option but to operate in accordance with the Health & Safety legislation and in the best interests of all of its officials, players and supporters.
Tickets for the FAI Ford Senior Cup Quarter Final on Saturday September 23rd are now on sale at John Ryan's Shop on Patrick Street, Waterford City and will also be available for fans at the RSC during the eircom league of Ireland Premier Division game against Bohemians on Friday evening next.
A limited number of tickets will be allocated to Cork City FC and with an anticipated sell out, supporters are urged to purchase tickets in advance as there is no guarantee that tickets will be available on the night of the game.
This is being televised live isn't it; will look and sound desperate with only 1240 peolple there. Can't argue with the H&S people, but either move venues or broadcast a different game.
It looks like there'll be a clear majority of Waterford fans for once.
I thought licensing required 3,000 capacity.
I do agree though that the place is unfit for any large crowd.
Maybe it could be moved to Buckley Park, even St. Colmans or Crossabeg.
Last edited by Risteard; 11/09/2007 at 12:13 PM.
City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.
O'Bama - "Eerah yeah, I'd say we can alright!"
G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!
Its limited capacity while the new stand is under construction so stop wumming, are we to not play home games because a new stand is being built
1,200 capacity for a Cup Semi Final. What a joke. I know this a H&S thing but why does the RSC not have any terracing anyway?
I don't think the RSC should have got a Premier licence in the first place but I suppose won't have to worry about it in the league next season anyway.
Quarter-final
City definetly have the best bands playing at half-time.
O'Bama - "Eerah yeah, I'd say we can alright!"
G.O'Mahoney Trapattoni'll sort ém out!!
Waterford qualified for the quarter final fair and square and are fully entitled to play the game on their home ground, whatever the capacity.
#NeverStopNotGivingUp
Its a split gate, so surely financial sense should prevail and move it to Turners Cross?
If a non-league team had a home draw in the FAI Cup would they be allowed play in 300 capacity ground? What would happen if it was a home semi final?
Salthill played in the FAI cup earlier this year at a ground with a capacity of 700 or so- so I don't see why not. I see no reason why any club should be forced to concede home advantage. Perhaps Waterford will do this to make more money, but the choice should be the home club's.If a non-league team had a home draw in the FAI Cup would they be allowed play in 300 capacity ground? What would happen if it was a home semi final?
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Its not 300 capacity, and we dont really care tbh you have your allocation you should just worry about getting a ticket
Agreed 100%Originally Posted by Mr A
The only concerns are safety. And I'd imagine the RSC has no problems there
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It's not a home semi-final, pete, although you seem adamant that we will be in a semi-final, which is nice.
And despite your expert opinion we did get a licence.
Yes, it's not ideal that there is work going on in the ground, and the attendance is limited, but that's the way it is.
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Maybe square but it wasn't fair
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Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
What's so wrong with a club improving their stadium?
Nothing Frank.
Just the usual couple of suspects on a whinge, one of which I can't ignore because he's a mod.
The same people who do the most cribbing about the state of the ground are now cribbing when it's being improved.
Luckily for the world it's not down to Cork where the match takes place, and we don't have to roll over for them just because they want us to.
BTW, 'dangerously oversold' is a sensationalist fabrication. What a surprise!
Last edited by stann; 11/09/2007 at 2:46 PM.
more bass
I was only trying to make the point that if 1,200 is allowed where do we stop. I know 300 is an exaggeration but I was trying to highlight the issue.
Does this mean RSC capacity limited to 1,200 for the remainder of the season?
I suppose it should make overselling the stands tickets a bit more difficult now.
Wasn't Drogs stadium capacity limited and now it seems as if they have the maximum every week? I also recall reading in the attendances thread that the crowd looked bigger than the capacity. A bit odd. Surely that wouldn't stop Waterford.
A genuine question here: Is it the main stand that's having work done on it?
I don't know; I don't have the rule book. But obviously 1200 is allowed, and that is all that concerns us. Your 300 isn't just exaggerated, it's pointless.where do we stop
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No Frank. The main stand holds 1200. They're building a new stand on the far side, so between that and access pretty much the rest of the ground is closed off, and has been for a number of weeks.
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