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Replying To hill16no1man:  "ah here just because there 18/19 doesnt mean you disown them haha
there still his sons and maybe they arent working or havent got the money
or maybe he just likes buying them a ticket to a match to be nice, cant see why that is relevant to his original point.
its like going on a date with a woman and saying your old enough to pay for your own food, dont be looking for me to foot your half haha"
And it's relevant to the original post because he's pointing out how much it's going to cost him for them to go to the game when in reality it shouldn't cost him anything. If a 19 year old can't afford to pay €20 for a match ticket it's his problem as an adult, not his parent's.

GaaGaa78 (UK) - Posts: 285 - 20/07/2017 12:31:08    2019892

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Replying To GaaGaa78:  "Can you point out where I said he should disown them? They're not kids, they're adults. Most kids their age would have a job, especially during the summer months when they've no college to attend."
First I never mentioned your name in my post. Secondly you say there not kids and then say that most kids their age haha hmmm bit lost there.
thirdly it's none of yours or mine buisness if a father wants to buy his son's a ticket for a game why shouldn't he that's his choice

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 20/07/2017 15:53:13    2020060

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Replying To GaaGaa78:  "And it's relevant to the original post because he's pointing out how much it's going to cost him for them to go to the game when in reality it shouldn't cost him anything. If a 19 year old can't afford to pay €20 for a match ticket it's his problem as an adult, not his parent's."
His point was that the hill won't be open doing away with the terrace and cheaper ticket option, be that him paying for it or his son's paying his point still remains the same.

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 20/07/2017 15:55:55    2020064

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Replying To hill16no1man:  "First I never mentioned your name in my post. Secondly you say there not kids and then say that most kids their age haha hmmm bit lost there.
thirdly it's none of yours or mine buisness if a father wants to buy his son's a ticket for a game why shouldn't he that's his choice"
It's a figure of speech as you well know but you always have to get your mature 'hahaha' in to every comment so we'll let you have it. My 18 year old 'kid' has a full time summer job to help pay his way for college, never mind GAA tickets. He's still my 'kid'.

GaaGaa78 (UK) - Posts: 285 - 20/07/2017 16:13:18    2020081

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The Hill not been open for a game actually creates a terrible atmosphere for both the supporter in Croke Park and for those looking at the game on the TV. They would be better off closing part of the lower deck on Hogan Stand at least that way it would look a lot better on TV than seeing a team scoring into an empty terrace. I would also guess its difficult on players as the goal post tend to blend into the grey background of the hill. I always prefer a terrace ticket if possible because if there is a loud mouthed lug (from either your own or opposing county/ club) it's handy enough to move away. The GAA dont seem to understand that most supporters go to enjoy a game, for a cheap as possible, there is no need to open the bars on the Hill for a game, which would also reduce the number of cleaners need, personally I am not a fan of supporters spilling drink down my back when I am at a game.

anto_meath (Meath) - Posts: 108 - 20/07/2017 16:23:47    2020092

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Replying To GaaGaa78:  "It's a figure of speech as you well know but you always have to get your mature 'hahaha' in to every comment so we'll let you have it. My 18 year old 'kid' has a full time summer job to help pay his way for college, never mind GAA tickets. He's still my 'kid'."
so your going to look down your noses and start an arguement because a father wants to buy his kids tickets to a match??????
christmas must be terrible in your house, im not buying you a present your old enough now go buy it yourself!!!!!!!

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 20/07/2017 19:44:34    2020210

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Replying To anto_meath:  "The Hill not been open for a game actually creates a terrible atmosphere for both the supporter in Croke Park and for those looking at the game on the TV. They would be better off closing part of the lower deck on Hogan Stand at least that way it would look a lot better on TV than seeing a team scoring into an empty terrace. I would also guess its difficult on players as the goal post tend to blend into the grey background of the hill. I always prefer a terrace ticket if possible because if there is a loud mouthed lug (from either your own or opposing county/ club) it's handy enough to move away. The GAA dont seem to understand that most supporters go to enjoy a game, for a cheap as possible, there is no need to open the bars on the Hill for a game, which would also reduce the number of cleaners need, personally I am not a fan of supporters spilling drink down my back when I am at a game."
you cant bring drink up onto the hill anyway
i agree went to thomond park and the amount of drink being spilt up on top of you while watching the game on the terrace was awful

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 20/07/2017 19:46:14    2020211

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Replying To anto_meath:  "The Hill not been open for a game actually creates a terrible atmosphere for both the supporter in Croke Park and for those looking at the game on the TV. They would be better off closing part of the lower deck on Hogan Stand at least that way it would look a lot better on TV than seeing a team scoring into an empty terrace. I would also guess its difficult on players as the goal post tend to blend into the grey background of the hill. I always prefer a terrace ticket if possible because if there is a loud mouthed lug (from either your own or opposing county/ club) it's handy enough to move away. The GAA dont seem to understand that most supporters go to enjoy a game, for a cheap as possible, there is no need to open the bars on the Hill for a game, which would also reduce the number of cleaners need, personally I am not a fan of supporters spilling drink down my back when I am at a game."
I get your point about empty terraces Anto but it's not always the fault of the authorities. Different end of the scale I know but I was home for a week recently and took in the Wexford v Monaghan qualifier. You could wander in and out of any part of the stadium but it was just a handful of supporters who chose to stand behind either goal.

MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 20/07/2017 19:53:50    2020212

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Replying To anto_meath:  "The Hill not been open for a game actually creates a terrible atmosphere for both the supporter in Croke Park and for those looking at the game on the TV. They would be better off closing part of the lower deck on Hogan Stand at least that way it would look a lot better on TV than seeing a team scoring into an empty terrace. I would also guess its difficult on players as the goal post tend to blend into the grey background of the hill. I always prefer a terrace ticket if possible because if there is a loud mouthed lug (from either your own or opposing county/ club) it's handy enough to move away. The GAA dont seem to understand that most supporters go to enjoy a game, for a cheap as possible, there is no need to open the bars on the Hill for a game, which would also reduce the number of cleaners need, personally I am not a fan of supporters spilling drink down my back when I am at a game."
Your comment makes no sense whatsoever!! You're saying to close the Lower Hogan and force people into the Hill so that it looks good on TV, What!!!
And when was the last time you were in Croke Park? Because drink hasn't been allowed into the stands for years so I don't how it's being spilled down your back!

Sindar (Roscommon) - Posts: 348 - 21/07/2017 17:53:38    2020662

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