QuoteThought we couldn't host friendlies in Croker?
Are we just getting charged extortionate fees for this?
Super Stan takes on Brazil
No problem to Stan. Great to see the FAI being so optimistic in their friendly arrangements! ( I know they're only doing it for the money) but what the hell. It'll be a great night out lads, and we'll probably beat them!
From today's Indo:
IRISH fans will have a little bit of "samba" to look forward to when their Euro 2008 Qualifying campaign comes to an end after the FAI wrapped up a February friendly with Brazil.
The Boys in Green will take on the world soccer giants at Croke Park on February 6 2008 after FAI Chief Executive John Delaney presented the proposal to the GAA last week.
Brazil visited Lansdowne Road in February 2004 for a high-profile friendly and the GAA, FAI and Irish fans alike will be hoping they will showcase a strong squad.
The FAI are reported to have paid in and around €500,000 for a date with the Brazilians, on top of the €1 million rental fee for Croke Park but will be expecting a €4 million payback from gate reciepts on top of TV rights payments.
At least we have someting to look forward to........ sort of
San Marino are going to be a handful as the group goes on." - Steve Staunton reacts to performance against San Marino.
Thought we couldn't host friendlies in Croker?
Are we just getting charged extortionate fees for this?
Posted this 24 hrs ago. Delaney spoke with the GAA last week about this friendly that the GAA will allow under some amended rule.Originally Posted by pineapple stu
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"It's time for the FAI to grow up." John O'Donoghue, Minister for Sport, RTE , Sunday 7 Nov 2004
Whos cares about this meaningless match, just another chance for FAI to rip off the fans.
Boycott this farce.
sure does nobody remember a mth or two ago when the GAA gave the Rugby/Football crowd the option of something like 2 friendlies for next year to help preparations further???. i remember reading it a while back anyway!
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LOL. Its a money thing. Plain and simple. if you don't want to go to the game, don't.
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And if you dont go you will lose your place on the BB scheme, which can be filled by umpteen other people.
untrue - I've turned down friendlies several times and have always been re-invited to purchase tickets for the next gamE
No amended rule. The GAA Congress vote allowed for the temporary relaxation of rule 42 but the Central Committee decides on the usage.
The CC met months ago and agreed to allow a limited nr of friendlies, 2 for soccer and 2 for Rugby.
When is the next FAI congress?
I was being tongue in cheek but the FAI only approached the GAA last week with the request for the Brazil game on 6 Feb 2008No amended rule. The GAA Congress vote allowed for the temporary relaxation of rule 42 but the Central Committee decides on the usage.
The CC met months ago and agreed to allow a limited nr of friendlies, 2 for soccer and 2 for Rugby.
When is the next FAI congress?
Amended rule, temporary relaxation of rule, same difference I think
However the last FAI AGM was in Killarney Co Kerry last July and next one is set for July 2008.
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Personally I will but you got to expect the majority of people that go to these are not real fans and don't have the savvy that most people have on this forum! it just a money spinner and we'll feed the usual dosh about Building a new team.. So fed up of FAI It's a Farce I tell you
well ill be looking for tickets to go SUPPORT my country anyway!!
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Another smiley freak.I was being tongue in cheek but the FAI only approached the GAA last week with the request for the Brazil game on 6 Feb 2008
Amended rule, temporary relaxation of rule, same difference I think
It´s just that
your post read 100% (cast iron), that you thought the GAA had to amend something in order to allow friendlies.
That's all, now I see that you just failed to express yourself properly and that you intended to refer to the general Croke Park opening.
I am not that pedandic to be pulling you up over the use of 'amend'.
Don't you mean pedantic?Another smiley freak.
It´s just that
your post read 100% (cast iron), that you thought the GAA had to amend something in order to allow friendlies.
That's all, now I see that you just failed to express yourself properly and that you intended to refer to the general Croke Park opening.
I am not that pedandic to be pulling you up over the use of 'amend'.
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In 2004 you lost you place if you didnt take tickets for the brazil game..The fai's way of selling tickets is clever enough..they almost guarantee raking it in....
See, I wouldn't even know how to speel the word.Don't you mean pedantic?
On All Ireland day I heard an interview with Peter Quinn (Croke Park in charge) saying that he has over 2,000 people working in all areas under his supervision on Match Day.
Do the FAI have to arrange and pay for their own security/staff etc under the supervision of the Croke Park Management or is it all included in the rental fee?
they have to get their own people, and good enough for them...how much do they expect to rent croke park out for in fairness, its pretty reasonable considering the FAI will make a 3.5 mill profit..
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I bought tickets to the last Brazil game (although I couldn't attend due to an emergency). I won't be buying tickets to this one, due to my dissatisfaction with the FAI.
Don't get it.
People are complaining about a friendly against Brazil. There will be a friendly on that night anyway - perhaps the FAI should look at teams we can beat like Denmark and Sweden. That way they can lose money when the ground is half empty.
If you don't want to go, dont. If you're worried about losing your block booking, take the tickets and sell them - there will be plenty of takers.
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