Premier League coming to Ireland?

[Hound]

There could be Premier League games played in Ireland from the 2010/11 season!

According to the BBC, Premier League clubs have voted in favour of exploring the possibility of playing games overseas. The clubs have agreed in principle to play a 39th league game of the season - one which would count towards the final standings.

It is largely aimed at Asia, the Middle East and North America - but European venues, including Ireland, could also be chosen.

The games would be played in five cities around the world, who would bid for the privilege of having the Premier League come to town. Two games would be staged in each city, making up the full extra round of fixtures.

The matches would be decided by a draw, with the top five sides being seeded to avoid playing with each other (one of the top 5 going to each of the 5 different cities).

A firm decision is unlikely to be made until another league meeting in June.

Personally I wouldnt be surprised to see the Premier League go down this route, but I don't see Ireland being a contender.

[Gnevin]

Maybe the GAA could play the Leinster Final in Canada or the states . Then i can go on holidays with out missing a game

[his holiness nb]

Maybe the GAA could play the Leinster Final in Canada or the states . Then i can go on holidays with out missing a game

Posh fecker, whats wrong with playing it in Lazarote? 

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Maybe the GAA could play the Leinster Final in Canada or the states . Then i can go on holidays with out missing a game

You can watch it in those places already 

[Hardy]

Nothing new. 1947. Polo Grounds.

[Star Spangler]

There could be Premier League games played in Ireland from the 2010/11 season!

According to the BBC, Premier League clubs have voted in favour of exploring the possibility of playing games overseas. The clubs have agreed in principle to play a 39th league game of the season - one which would count towards the final standings.

It is largely aimed at Asia, the Middle East and North America - but European venues, including Ireland, could also be chosen.

The games would be played in five cities around the world, who would bid for the privilege of having the Premier League come to town. Two games would be staged in each city, making up the full extra round of fixtures.

The matches would be decided by a draw, with the top five sides being seeded to avoid playing with each other (one of the top 5 going to each of the 5 different cities).

A firm decision is unlikely to be made until another league meeting in June.

Personally I wouldnt be surprised to see the Premier League go down this route, but I don't see Ireland being a contender.

As if the two Irish leagues weren't finding it difficult enough already.

[lynchbhoy]

are we going to see the drive for 'wimbledon fc' to move here all over again ?

local league souldnt be any worse (in terms of support) as it already is

croker will take in extra revenue maybe?

is this the start of the push for the elite euro league ?

[nifan]

It is one of the worst ideas i have heard in a long time

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Seems a bit unfair to play one team 3 times for league points and everyone else just twice. Say United drew Man City (good side, always hugely motivated against United) and drew while Arsenal got Derby and won handily and at the end of the season Arsenal won the league by a point. Would bring in an aspect of "Cup" luck to the league which wouldn't be fair in my opinion.

It is one of the worst ideas i have heard in a long time

From the Premier League's point of view, if it makes money (which it probably will), its a good idea.

[altovito]

the importnt part of the quote is cities bid 4 games 2 cum to town.it is al about the money now.i dont thnk it wud work but if u throw enuf money anything cn hapen

[Gnevin]

Maybe the GAA could play the Leinster Final in Canada or the states . Then i can go on holidays with out missing a game

Posh fecker, whats wrong with playing it in Lazarote? 

Ballymun in the sun!  Me arse

[Gnevin]

Maybe the GAA could play the Leinster Final in Canada or the states . Then i can go on holidays with out missing a game

You can watch it in those places already 

The Leinster Final ! Live as in at the match. Well thats news to me

[Aristotle Flynn]

The GAA once played the All Ireland football final in New York City, I believe.

[Gnevin]

The GAA once played the All Ireland football final in New York City, I believe.

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[Son_of_Sam]

I don't know where they going to play them, because the soccer grounds on this Island are complete $h!th0l€$. The new Lansdown or Windsor are the only two places I suppose.