DUBLIN v TYRONE JANUARY 2009 CROKE PARK

[ardmhachaabu]

That is fine since we get 0% now, and of course since it our ground now will we get 100% of the other sports money, the cooperate money and first refusal on fixtures .

How about you all just get over yourselves and just be glad that you have the biggest stadium in the whole country just down the road, closer than anyone else, and one that you all famously fill when Dublin come within a sniff of SAM?

[ONeill]

Bring it to Parnell, and then bring all their championship home games to Parnell. Then watch the uproar as a shortage of tickets means tens of 1000s are unable to attend. The Dubs demand Croke when it suits them.

[ardmhachaabu]

Bring it to Parnell, and then bring all their championship home games to Parnell. Then watch the uproar as a shortage of tickets means tens of 1000s are unable to attend. The Dubs demand Croke when it suits them.

I am tired of hearing/reading them yap!

[Buttofthehill]

I can see the reasoning behind lads being annoyed at it being in Croker but the DCB agreed (with management's approval I presume) so we should get on with it and see how we do.

I cant see it selling out. As far as I can tell, the expectation is low for this match and our season. I presume tickets will be given to schools etc, maybe get a big enough crowd then. BTW, regarding the PP ticket, at the last one, you went to Parnell the Tuesday before and got your ticket. Presume its the same this time.

Agree with Heffo, why are Tyrone and Kerry not playing? The two best teams in the Champo. Im sure the game could of been moved to the afternoon to allow easier travel for fans - just makes the cash cow argument a little stronger when its a quarter finalist against winner rather than winner against runner up.

[ONeill]

Tyrone v Kerry would be crap. Since when did Kerry folk care about the league?

Dublin is where the needle is. Everyone loves beating Dublin as the Dubs usually makes eejits out of themselves. Makes great TV.

[Donagh]

Tyrone v Kerry would be crap. Since when did Kerry folk care about the league?

Dublin is where the needle is. Everyone loves beating Dublin as the Dubs usually makes eejits out of themselves. Makes great TV.

Spot on.

[Buttofthehill]

Nah, wer're getting better at it in recent years. We can take defeat better than most

Seriously, why not Kerry v Tyrone?

[ONeill]

Seriously, why not Kerry v Tyrone?

As before, it wouldn't pull much of a crowd. Shadow-boxing with half a team so soon after the real deal isn't appealing. It'd be like sitting down to mash and fish fingers after a 3-Michelin Star 5-course meal of your choice.

Beating Kerry (or vice versa) in January would only bring mild satisfaction. You know that if the Jackeens win they'd probably go berserk and give interviews about climbing the steps in September.

[Gnevin]

Tyrone v Kerry would be crap. Since when did Kerry folk care about the league?

Dublin is where the needle is. Everyone loves beating Dublin as the Dubs usually makes eejits out of themselves. Makes great TV.

And if we say 31v1 we are told to wise up .

[Gnevin]

That is fine since we get 0% now, and of course since it our ground now will we get 100% of the other sports money, the cooperate money and first refusal on fixtures .

How about you all just get over yourselves and just be glad that you have the biggest stadium in the whole country just down the road, closer than anyone else, and one that you all famously fill when Dublin come within a sniff of SAM?

No problem now that we own Croker we will make use of it . How much do you think an AI will get the DCB? I think Dublin should play hard ball with the GAA since Croker is pretty much the only show in town.

[Zulu]

I haven't read all the posts in this thread but I cannot understand the objections of any Dublin supporter to this game being played in Croke Park. I realise Dublin posters have to listen to a fair amount of BS on this board from lads who are on the wind up, hate the Dubs or just haven't a clue but this game in Croke Park is a win win situation and most importantly benefits the whole GAA organisation.

[Gnevin]

I haven't read all the posts in this thread but I cannot understand the objections of any Dublin supporter to this game being played in Croke Park. I realise Dublin posters have to listen to a fair amount of BS on this board from lads who are on the wind up, hate the Dubs or just haven't a clue but this game in Croke Park is a win win situation and most importantly benefits the whole GAA organisation.

If it such a Win-Win why didnt the TCB give up a home game ? Surely that would be fair play as Dublin did so the last time . The fact of the matter is of these game the record stands at played 2 , lost 2 .

[Tankie]

I haven't read all the posts in this thread but I cannot understand the objections of any Dublin supporter to this game being played in Croke Park. I realise Dublin posters have to listen to a fair amount of BS on this board from lads who are on the wind up, hate the Dubs or just haven't a clue but this game in Croke Park is a win win situation and most importantly benefits the whole GAA organisation.

If it such a Win-Win why didnt the TCB give up a home game ? Surely that would be fair play as Dublin did so the last time . The fact of the matter is of these game the record stands at played 2 , lost 2 .

Exactly, the only reason Dublin fans are complaining is because of footballing reasons due to home advantage being given up. But the GAA dont care about that when they can milk the cash cow....

[tyrone86]

I haven't read all the posts in this thread but I cannot understand the objections of any Dublin supporter to this game being played in Croke Park. I realise Dublin posters have to listen to a fair amount of BS on this board from lads who are on the wind up, hate the Dubs or just haven't a clue but this game in Croke Park is a win win situation and most importantly benefits the whole GAA organisation.

If it such a Win-Win why didnt the TCB give up a home game ? Surely that would be fair play as Dublin did so the last time . The fact of the matter is of these game the record stands at played 2 , lost 2 .

They weren't asked to. But I'd say it wouldn't be a problem, if we get the receipts from the programmes, as the home county normally would, and we're allowed to run a half time draw like St Enda's would in Omagh to cover the "ground rent"

[Tankie]

Can we at least agree that this is just the GAA rolling out its cash cow once again but come championship the DCB will be told that they are no better than any other county board and every team should play in Croke Park and Dublin will have to move to suit every other county.