HS2 will be up and running by then which will surely make Villa Park an absolute shoe in to be chosen. All academic though as UEFA won’t give us the tournament after the fan problems in the Euros last year.
Quote from: Brazilian Villain on November 16, 2022, 06:25:56 PMQuote from: chrisw1 on November 16, 2022, 03:10:21 PMQuote from: Brazilian Villain on November 16, 2022, 02:13:07 PMQuote from: London Villan on November 16, 2022, 02:05:58 PMWest ham, old trafford, Sunderland and the smaller dublin one would be my guess.From an Irish perspective, I would say Casement Park then Croke Park are more likely to be cut than the Aviva.I would have thought that if there was any chance that England could play there (maybe in a semi final) then Croke Park would be a non starter? I'd imagine that the draw would be set up so that England play at Wembley from the QF stage onwards if they progress.Unless Wembley hosts at least three of the four Quarter-Finals, and both Semi-Finals, it's impossible to do that in 24 team tournament. You can arrange for England to stay at Wembley if they win their group but not if they finish second or as one of the best third place teams.
Quote from: chrisw1 on November 16, 2022, 03:10:21 PMQuote from: Brazilian Villain on November 16, 2022, 02:13:07 PMQuote from: London Villan on November 16, 2022, 02:05:58 PMWest ham, old trafford, Sunderland and the smaller dublin one would be my guess.From an Irish perspective, I would say Casement Park then Croke Park are more likely to be cut than the Aviva.I would have thought that if there was any chance that England could play there (maybe in a semi final) then Croke Park would be a non starter? I'd imagine that the draw would be set up so that England play at Wembley from the QF stage onwards if they progress.
Quote from: Brazilian Villain on November 16, 2022, 02:13:07 PMQuote from: London Villan on November 16, 2022, 02:05:58 PMWest ham, old trafford, Sunderland and the smaller dublin one would be my guess.From an Irish perspective, I would say Casement Park then Croke Park are more likely to be cut than the Aviva.I would have thought that if there was any chance that England could play there (maybe in a semi final) then Croke Park would be a non starter?
Quote from: London Villan on November 16, 2022, 02:05:58 PMWest ham, old trafford, Sunderland and the smaller dublin one would be my guess.From an Irish perspective, I would say Casement Park then Croke Park are more likely to be cut than the Aviva.
West ham, old trafford, Sunderland and the smaller dublin one would be my guess.
All academic though as UEFA won’t give us the tournament after the fan problems in the Euros last year.
Quote from: eamonn on November 16, 2022, 03:15:56 PMThe shame about the Aviva is the tiny section behind one of the goals. Like the dip in tiers at Brighton's Amex stadium, makes it look a bit tinpot. Impressive structure from the outside though. I think a capacity of 52,500 is about right given the size of Ireland and soccer and rugby not being the main sports here. I believe the dip at one end was required so as not to block the light on local (and presumably very expensive) houses. Does look a bit tinpot inside and on TV, but gives it a nice flowing design on the outside and stops it becoming just another oval stadium.
The shame about the Aviva is the tiny section behind one of the goals. Like the dip in tiers at Brighton's Amex stadium, makes it look a bit tinpot. Impressive structure from the outside though.
HS2 will be up and running by then
I presume BV means GAA is number one but even that depends on which part of the country you're talking about. Gaelic Football is generally more popular than Hurling (but my county doesn't have a football team because you're born with a hurley stick in your hand) and rugby will definitely be number one in large parts of the east and south (Munster). Football/soccer is probably number one in places with weak GAA/rugby teams (Sligo in the west for example) but generally would be well-followed across the board. Just not when it comes to the domestic league. Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk could likely hold their own financially in League One or Two but most of the remainder are living month to month.
Some folks I've never heard of are saying approval is due next week;https://twitter.com/BuildsWeAre/status/1603018810214289409?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
The application is due to be considered by the city council's Planning Committee next Thursday, and is recommended for approval. The report is available to view now on the council's website.Approval would seem to be a formality, as there have been pretty much no objections from any consultees, local residents included, and short of him signing off the report with a 'UTV' I'm not sure the officer's report could have been any more positive.
Planning approved apparently.