FAI...Spring friendlies for Interim Manager - Belgium/Swiss

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seafoid

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0809/1314857-bradley-toasts-rovers-but-hits-out-at-travel-issues/

The one aspect which the Shamrock Rovers manager expressed disappointment about was the travel logistics as they try to make their return home with an SSE Airtricity League fixture against Derry City to come on Friday, followed by the first leg against Ferencvaros next week.

They will fly into Shannon Airport on Wednesday morning rather than to Dublin.

"We're really disappointed at that," he said.

"We find out again that (St Patrick's Athletic's opponents CSKA) Sofia are flying in and out of Dublin direct.

"There are serious questions that need to be asked there. How the Irish teams can't do this and it seems like every team that comes to play here can do it. Serious questions need to be asked of people that are making these decisions. It's not acceptable."

"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

Turf

Well done to Shamrock Rovers. I know they have a chance still of Europa League football and I'm sure the money is better in that but I think they'd be better off in the Conference League. They potentially could win more group games in it.

seafoid

St Pats had to move their game  to Tallaght and Sligo Rovers needed a derogation from UEFA in order to comply with UEFA rules regarding seating.https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0729/1312973-pats-to-play-conference-league-qualifier-at-tallaght/
Most of the top GAA stadiums would breeze the tests.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stadiums_in_Ireland_by_capacity

The League of Ireland is really the poor relation. Some sort of programme to get all Premier League grounds up to UEFA standards.
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

Baile Brigín 2

Quote from: seafoid on August 10, 2022, 03:32:08 PM
St Pats had to move their game  to Tallaght and Sligo Rovers needed a derogation from UEFA in order to comply with UEFA rules regarding seating.https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0729/1312973-pats-to-play-conference-league-qualifier-at-tallaght/
Most of the top GAA stadiums would breeze the tests.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stadiums_in_Ireland_by_capacity

The League of Ireland is really the poor relation. Some sort of programme to get all Premier League grounds up to UEFA standards.

I think you have that very wrong

Baile Brigín 2

Rules for category 4 UEFA stadiums.

8,000 seats. No terracing
20 sq m referee dressing room
1,400 lux floodlights
1 turnstile per 660 spectators
100 vip seats
150 vip parking spaces
Full cctv facilities
A control room.
Media space for 60
7 camera positions
10 commentary positions
2 studios, 1 facing the pitch.
2 x press conference rooms for 50 journalists each.

How many county grounds tick those boxes?




seafoid

The GAA aren't answerable to UEFA. The seating capacity is the issue.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0729/1312973-pats-to-play-conference-league-qualifier-at-tallaght/

"St Patrick's Athletic, however, have been forced to move their Conference League third-round qualifier home leg against CSKA Sofia to Tallaght Stadium.The move is in order to facilitate UEFA's requirement that games in this round are played at Category 3 stadia, with a minimum capacity requirement for seating of 4,500."

How many LoI stadiums qualify as category 3?
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

Baile Brigín 2

Quote from: seafoid on August 10, 2022, 08:46:32 PM
The GAA aren't answerable to UEFA. The seating capacity is the issue.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0729/1312973-pats-to-play-conference-league-qualifier-at-tallaght/

"St Patrick's Athletic, however, have been forced to move their Conference League third-round qualifier home leg against CSKA Sofia to Tallaght Stadium.The move is in order to facilitate UEFA's requirement that games in this round are played at Category 3 stadia, with a minimum capacity requirement for seating of 4,500."

How many LoI stadiums qualify as category 3?

There is a great deal more than seating at play.

But even if it was, neither Parnell Park or  Markievicz Park could host this game. I'm not sure your logic is correct here

Baile Brigín 2

The Aviva, RDS and Tallaght are Category 4

Turners Cross and the Brandywell are 3.

Baile Brigín 2

Sligo won at home but damage was done.

Pats screwed the pooch and had a schmozlle our association has copyright on at the end. Didn't see it but heard the ref made a hames of it

seafoid

Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 10, 2022, 09:47:39 PM
The Aviva, RDS and Tallaght are Category 4

Turners Cross and the Brandywell are 3.
Thanks.
Disappointing for Pats. Small margins . Big payouts.
Sligo will hopefully learn from the experience.
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

seafoid

Ferencvaros 4 Shamrock Rovers 0
Pretty comprehensive drubbing.
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

From the Bunker

Lets get the excuses in.......

Ferencvaros had the game brought forward to the earlier time of 5:30pm. They knew the sweltering heat of 35 degrees would affect Shamrock rovers lads.
Ferencvaros have players worth €40 million.

mouview

Quote from: seafoid on August 18, 2022, 07:50:18 PM
Ferencvaros 4 Shamrock Rovers 0
Pretty comprehensive drubbing.

Ferencvaros manager identified Rovers as quasi-British agricultural hoofers. He walked the walk in fairness.

Main Street

Quote from: mouview on August 19, 2022, 12:23:20 AM
Quote from: seafoid on August 18, 2022, 07:50:18 PM
Ferencvaros 4 Shamrock Rovers 0
Pretty comprehensive drubbing.

Ferencvaros manager identified Rovers as quasi-British agricultural hoofers. He walked the walk in fairness.
That's a cliche which doesn't apply to SR, they assuredly are not hoofball side but obviously are technically limited at this level.

Baile Brigín 2

Quote from: Main Street on August 19, 2022, 03:48:47 AM
Quote from: mouview on August 19, 2022, 12:23:20 AM
Quote from: seafoid on August 18, 2022, 07:50:18 PM
Ferencvaros 4 Shamrock Rovers 0
Pretty comprehensive drubbing.

Ferencvaros manager identified Rovers as quasi-British agricultural hoofers. He walked the walk in fairness.
That's a cliche which doesn't apply to SR, they assuredly are not hoofball side but obviously are technically limited at this level.
Beaten by a better team at a level that is legitimately a step beyond them.

If anything there is an argument they should have been more 'British'. Trying to pass around 7x international players in 36c heat is noble but in hindsight foolish. Were they too dogmatic and maybe should have gone direct? Played it ugly and brought the tie back to Tallaght alive?

But I do wonder about the psychology of knowing you are in the group stages already. Free swings can become 'who cares'.