Casement Park in line for major overhaul - 40,000 all seater Stadium.

[take_yer_points]

Armagh couldn't have been sold less season tickets than was available to other counties on the basis that they had been drawn to play at Corrigan Park, as some ridiculous suggestions have been made. And now that those tickets have been sold, the Ulster Council are in a position where they feel they MUST honour them. And to do so, as well as the other tickets which need to be facilitated, the safe capacity of the ground is exceeded.

I honestly feel this is a very simple concept, especially with the GAA rulebook backing it up.

Surely you can see that a Home/Away draw is a very simple concept as well??

Is there a T&C on the season ticket that would allow them to "ration" tickets to season ticket holders?? For example, even if this situation isn't covered, can they change the T&C's without any notice?

The term is In the event that the number of Season Ticket holders exceeds stadium capacity or venue restrictions the GAA offers no guarantee of the availability of seats or entry to that fixture.

I doubt the GAA would want to try and rely on this though as it's open to interpretation particularly as the capacity of the ground was known before season tickets were sold.

Thanks again David.

There's a rule/clause then that potentially covers both scenarios (rule in relation to venue change and the above on the season ticket)

This is a problem entirely of the Ulster Council's making. I'd be of the view that the correct thing is to preserve the integrity of the draw and keep it at Corrigan (ie. Antrim home draw stands)

I agree but I feel the potential costs to the association of not moving the game will win out.

The decision seems to be either play it at Corrigan, some people get to watch in the stadium and a lot of others will complain.

Or, fix it for somewhere else and it might not happen at all. Assuming Antrim are going to stand firm.

It really is a tough one. If you were to look at this in the context of another sport (say an FA cup game in England, as an example), the notion of removing home advantage from a lower league team to facilitate a premier league team's supporters just isn't right

[bannside]

That seems to be by far the most popular sentiment.

[David McKeown]

And have you factored in David the loss to the association if the game is not played at all?

Probably considerably less I would have thought.

[armaghniac]

And have you factored in David the loss to the association if the game is not played at all?

Probably considerably less I would have thought.

They can always fine Antrim for lost revenue.

[SaffronSports]

See Antrim got their first Ulster Championship win in about 15 years. Corrigan it is.

[BigGreenField]

St John's must have agreed to turn off the pre match CD they've had on repeat since 2012 and that's covered all of the health and safety concerns.

[Armaghtothebone]

And have you factored in David the loss to the association if the game is not played at all?

Probably considerably less I would have thought.

Hi David.
Quick question.

If  I have a contract with the GAA (  season ticket) and the actions of another person/persons ( Antrim team members) causes a breach of my contract with the GAA, are they ( the players) personally liable?

[Wildweasel74]

Catch a grip lad would you! And no they not liable you clown!

[Armagh18]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cj67256d95xo?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2KjaRjnZbY1bE8LTEtqxbymF-tQvkKeazFbBJ_nC4RtkmIG6NcO47X1Dc_aem_bLpmKlQLXTX8MFWMHYHm_g

[tonto1888]

Good. I'm glad this is going to take place in Corrigan

[93-DY-SAM]

And have you factored in David the loss to the association if the game is not played at all?

Probably considerably less I would have thought.

Hi David.
Quick question.

If  I have a contract with the GAA (  season ticket) and the actions of another person/persons ( Antrim team members) causes a breach of my contract with the GAA, are they ( the players) personally liable?

Seriously. Even the thought that you are trying to suggest Antrim players have some liability to you is hard to comprehend. Catch a grip.

[general_lee]

I have seen some yappy Armagh fans on social media. Will the GAA compensate them the cost of a ticket to try and shut them up?

Playing the match in Corrigan is the right thing to do. All Ireland Champions in town and the GAA needs as much promotion as possible in Belfast (as a much as the ground isn't up to standard).

Given the balls up Ulster GAA made with Casement they owe Antrim this (and more!)

[Armagh18]

I have seen some yappy Armagh fans on social media. Will the GAA compensate them the cost of a ticket to try and shut them up?

Playing the match in Corrigan is the right thing to do. All Ireland Champions in town and the GAA needs as much promotion as possible in Belfast (as a much as the ground isn't up to standard).

Given the balls up Ulster GAA made with Casement they owe Antrim this (and more!)

Think its only fair that season ticket holders who miss out are compensated in some way.

Tbh the vast majority of Armagh fans I've spoken to are in agreement with Antrims stance.

[tiempo]

Those with season tickets who miss out should be given the option of complementary tickets to the next round, simples

[statto]

And have you factored in David the loss to the association if the game is not played at all?

Probably considerably less I would have thought.

Hi David.
Quick question.

If  I have a contract with the GAA (  season ticket) and the actions of another person/persons ( Antrim team members) causes a breach of my contract with the GAA, are they ( the players) personally liable?

It is not a contract you have bought a ticket for an event, I would presume it would be treated the same as a concert if it didn't take place you will be reimbursed for the cost of the event.