Ireland to face Colombia - London, 29th May

**kingdomkerry** · 19/02/2008, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by Qwerty

Wow didn't realize that Limerick had a stadium with 50,000 seats...

Theres probably about 25k-30k seats in the gaelic grounds. Most are in the uncovered stand. This is before you put bucket seats in the terrace.

**Condex** · 19/02/2008, 10:38 PM

Was at the Valley(Charlton) a few years back when Ireland played Jamaica..
Poor crowd, crap match..

If they want to play another game in London make sure its in North London...

**Jerry The Saint** · 19/02/2008, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

I've never understood why, as far as I know, playing football at Thomond Park has never even been discussed.

Someone's thought about it, as well as the article above it was mooted at the FAI fans forum

http://foot.ie/showpost.php?p=858661&postcount=75

FAI Cup
This will be the first time the FAI (EL) run the competition. They are looking to build it up and make the final a real showpiece. The final will be 2 weeks after the EL - i think this will be the same each year. Interesting to note thomond park a possible contender to host the final.

**gwhite** · 20/02/2008, 7:31 AM

It now seems that Colombia will be the opposition at Fulham's Craven Cottage.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/irishex...699-qqqx=1.asp

**ifk101** · 20/02/2008, 7:41 AM

Originally Posted by backtowalsall

What about Windsor??

Stop laughing, I'm serious. Linfield could do with the money, If NI aren't using it that night why not??

The capacity is too low and the place is falling apart. And then we have other options that are better. For example, the RDS' capacity is approx. 7,000 more than Windsor's.

**shakermaker1982** · 20/02/2008, 9:04 AM

I've not been to the Craven Cottage so it's another stadium I can say I have been too!

**NeilMcD** · 20/02/2008, 9:16 AM

Bush and now the Cottagers its one extreme to another.

**paul_oshea** · 20/02/2008, 9:23 AM

savage, i can see why craven cottage is being used - celtic get a huge following to it every year for a pre-season friendly. Its a lovely stadium, loads of good bars in fulham too, like the oneills ( great for a sing song after ) and that other irish bar that looks a bit like waxys on the inside. Great venue, bit of trek from town but well worth it! And neil there will be plenty of female WASPS there for you to have a gawk at! so alls happy

**Sligo Hornet** · 20/02/2008, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

savage, i can see why craven cottage is being used - celtic get a huge following to it every year for a pre-season friendly. Its a lovely stadium, loads of good bars in fulham too, like the oneills ( great for a sing song after ) and that other irish bar that looks a bit like waxys on the inside. Great venue, bit of trek from town but well worth it! And neil there will be plenty of female WASPS there for you to have a gawk at! so alls happy

Do you mean "Hornets"

**Bluebeard** · 20/02/2008, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

celtic get a huge following to it every year for a pre-season friendly.

Same for Loftus Road too, I believe - packed for the friendly during the Summer, good place for a crowd, right in on the pitch.

There or Craven Cottage would suit me down to the ground.

**paul_oshea** · 20/02/2008, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Bluebeard

Same for Loftus Road too, I believe - packed for the friendly during the Summer, good place for a crowd, right in on the pitch.

There or Craven Cottage would suit me down to the ground.

ya, same as bluebeard!

Loftus road would be handier for me ( and most id say, getting in and out of fulham is more difficult ), but the pubs are better id reckon around( near ) fulham ( only problem is it gets all the new age Irish there, city yuppies - south dublin types/pbs/cbs cork rugby heads )!

good one sligo_hornet!! Id say the "hornets" are a lot sounder ( dont know about the looks though

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**greendeiseboy** · 20/02/2008, 10:51 AM

Columbia - that should be great Crack

**amaccann** · 20/02/2008, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by greendeiseboy

Columbia - that should be great Crack

*groan*

**Deckydee** · 20/02/2008, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Topman

Come on Decky,

QPR fans should know that Loftus Road, the Mecca of Football has a capacity of 19,184.....all seater stadium since 1994-95 season.

Maybe Martin Rowlands might get a game

Plenty of Irish Pubs in Shepards Bush

UUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Indeed I know!

Off there myself on March 15th for the Scunny game, should be having a meeting with Paladini to discuss a matter or two, more to be revealed later!

Also, the place is full of Irish Pubs! To list but a few:

The British Queen - For some reason known as an Irish pub. Has some sort of a Celtic following. Have drank there and see no problem with it

The Coningham Arms - My second favourite Irish pub in W12. Go there whenever I can on game days. Big Celtic flag behind bar and Irish staff. Large and plenty of space

O'Donoghues - Described as where you would find guys like Fr Jack Hackett - Not recommended

The Springbok - Not Irish, just said I would mention it. Complete kip. Great on match day though

The White Horse - My favourite. Great Pint if you are a Guinness drinker. Clare Hurling Team of 1995/1997 on one side and a QPR flag on the other side. No wonder why it is my favourite!

O'Neills - A good place to go can find no faults

The Prince - A good place to go and again can find no faults

There is a load more but I cant say I know them of have been to them

**John2626** · 20/02/2008, 3:34 PM

To be honest, don't understand why we need to play in London. Would rather just arrange an away match with some other nation in Europe. dont agree with a friendly abroad and trying to pass it off as a home match.

**boovidge** · 20/02/2008, 4:31 PM

^I'd agree if i didnt live in England

**Greenforever** · 20/02/2008, 4:37 PM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

Had they have played the Unity Cup matches in the 'spiritual heartland' of Shepherd's Bush, the games would have been sold out, I can assure you.

Modern and pleasant as The Valley is, Charlton is neither accessible nor accommodating.

PP

Cant believe what Im reading, if you live in the greater London area and cant get to any stadium in London you're not much of a supporter, was at both unity cup games, crap crowd for both it must be said but 2 great sessions in some boozer beside the ground, worst part of the trip was stuck in stanstead for hours on the ground when air traffic control crashed, took 11 hours to get to amsterdam but Robbie Keanes goal made up for it

previous poster's comment about stadium of light while I reckon he / she was having a laugh we would get a great crowd up their, they love Quinn, and all things Irish and had a great few days in 2002 pre heading to Japan / korea.

**stiofain** · 20/02/2008, 5:33 PM

Originally Posted by Greenforever

Cant believe what Im reading, if you live in the greater London area and cant get to any stadium in London you're not much of a supporter, was at both unity cup games, crap crowd for both it must be said but 2 great sessions in some boozer beside the ground, worst part of the trip was stuck in stanstead for hours on the ground when air traffic control crashed, took 11 hours to get to amsterdam but Robbie Keanes goal made up for it

previous poster's comment about stadium of light while I reckon he / she was having a laugh we would get a great crowd up their, they love Quinn, and all things Irish and had a great few days in 2002 pre heading to Japan / korea.

Totally agree, I was at the two games myself and the crowd was very disappointing. To say The Valley is not accessable isnt an excuse for such a poor turnout.

**Pauro 76** · 20/02/2008, 7:17 PM

Great news if that's true personally! If its true, will there be a group of foot.ie heads going? Another famous Shepherd's Bush instituation. Shepherds Bush Walkabout.

**Plastic Paddy** · 20/02/2008, 7:20 PM

Originally Posted by Greenforever

Cant believe what Im reading, if you live in the greater London area and cant get to any stadium in London you're not much of a supporter

I stand by my comments. It's clear that not everyone has your level of dedication or inclination, which goes some way to explain why the stadium was mostly empty for each Unity Cup game.

PP