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Aren't kids tickets a fiver for the semi final. Might be a reason there were few in the hill yesterday. buttybrennan (Cork) - Posts: 58 - 22/08/2016 15:50:12 1904518 Link 0 |
I think this year will be Mayo's last horrah at Sam and thus i expect another large contingent of them on the hill assuming dublin will this Sunday (which they will) heresam (Dublin) - Posts: 156 - 22/08/2016 15:51:59 1904519 Link 0 |
Mayo bring up to 50k supporters to Croker no matter if its the QF. SF, FL. Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 16:33:56 1904538 Link 1 |
Why would it be their last hoorah at Sam. Bulk of their best players are only beginning to reach their peak. They've an under 21 AI winning team to compensate for some of the guys who might call it a day. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4226 - 22/08/2016 16:46:36 1904548 Link 1 |
That why Rochford was brought in.. He is known for his tactical nous, and we threw away a semi final last season because of this, and had we last years management in charge ,we would be talking about the Tyrone Team today, Dublin or Kerry are going to have to earn their win in September ,and the ideology of Mayo getting a hammering is at a far stretch , considering the teams strength and conditioning over the past 6 years. You don't lose that over a period of 12 months , and believe me, they will raise their level and intensity against the winner of the Big 2.. First time in our life that we are now under the Radar. Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 16:49:43 1904553 Link 0 |
exactly , 5 are currently being intergrated within the squad, learning Rochfords system, getting the feel of championship level is all about.. D o Connor will become devastating player as he develops , and ive high hopes also for one or two of our other young forwards, Mayo going away no time soon. Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 16:57:25 1904557 Link 0 |
I booked my flight home last night and personally, I don't give a fig where I stand or sit as long as I get a ticket! But I suppose it's different if you've got a family going, are disabled or infirm, etc. Gleebo (Mayo) - Posts: 2208 - 22/08/2016 17:11:34 1904561 Link 0 |
Ye are 15/8 while we are 9/2 ye are the only team to have beaten a 'Big 3' team which is something Dublin won't have on their docket heading into the final.
KYTitletown (Kerry) - Posts: 816 - 22/08/2016 17:28:31 1904567 Link 0 |
It's a shame the GAA can't have a meeting with local residents and maybe come to some sort of agreement over a roof for the hill. I've always preferred terracing but obviously out of the rain is even better and it generates even more atmosphere as well. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 22/08/2016 17:51:51 1904571 Link 0 |
Anyone ever been to Glencolmcille in Donegal ??? TheRightStuff (Donegal) - Posts: 1688 - 22/08/2016 18:18:05 1904584 Link 0 |
When did they do this????
hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 18:46:21 1904593 Link 0 |
The houses behind the hill on clonliffe road all have south facing rear gardens, a roof covering the hill would destroy the sunshine they get from having a south facing rear garden, which in turn would knock a few grand of the value of the houses, wouldn't be a runner, plus we are hardy sorts who go there during league games in the freezing hail rain and sleet the nice sunny championship days you would miss out on with a roof
hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 18:53:57 1904596 Link 0 |
The point im making is non dubs continually state it's the ticket price that makes them feel they deserve them for an all ireland final Which non-Dubs are you talking about? They'll take what they can get in my experience, be it Hill or elsewhere. Unless of course they want to windup up some Dubs which is entirely possible but ridiculous. If saving a few quid on All Ireland by getting a Hill rather than a stand ticket is what makes a good day out for you, non-Dubs I mean,then you find a bigger wallet, empty it and let your hair down. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 22/08/2016 19:05:42 1904601 Link 0 |
Rest assured Hill, I'm of an age where I've been used to taking whatever the elements can throw at me at all times of the (soccer) season. I've followed Gillingham around the lower leagues for 25 years so I've had my share of soakings! Surely though in this day and age there's a suitable design that could leave the residents with natural light. Look at the "away" end at the redeveloped Lansdown for example?? MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 22/08/2016 19:38:55 1904613 Link 0 |
Well the main argument on here greenred that was put up against the original poster was that all ireland final tickets are 80euro for stand and 40 euro for hill so they should be entitled to same amount. nobody would dispute that if they availed if this option all season but if you don't have a problem spending twice the hill price for a stand ticket for every other match it seems a bit dubious to be going looking for it come a final. afterall mayo fans obviously don't like standing as they built a ground that has no terrace for them in castlebar. If Dublin get into final I think would make sense to give majority of lower canal end to opposition, as they obviously rather sitting where as dubs supporters like standing so its winner for all hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 20:05:51 1904621 Link 0 |
I think they looked into it when redeveloping croker but was no demand for it as croke park was only being used from May-September when weather is generally good enough. I see your point but for me it has all the atmosphere without a roof and on a sunny day you would miss out on that in big championship days, it's probably the best place in Ireland for getting a good tan haha hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 20:10:48 1904623 Link 0 |
we had 47+ at the Tipperary match yesterday, and we would fill alot more had we not do a double header with the Dubs against Donegal. Mayo have been traditionalists supporters for generations and massively supported both at home and abroad. Just ask London GAA over here in London or New York.. Dublin have invested millions to attract your supporters back for the past 2 decades , as it was a fading sport not long ago in the capital... and don't forget headquarters is only in your backdoor. Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 21:04:36 1904639 Link 0 |
First come first serve. This isn't soccer bobobo (Clare) - Posts: 20 - 22/08/2016 21:05:37 1904641 Link 0 |
Fair enough Hill. But in my quest for a ticket if I get a Hill ticket, like in '06 and '12 I'll take it. Anyone that wants to swap for a stand ticket I'll pay the difference. I'm probably dreaming but was the Hill never roofed because of the railway line behind it ? I've no idea why! GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 22/08/2016 21:15:25 1904647 Link 0 |
link It'd look well tho! cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 22/08/2016 21:22:49 1904648 Link 0 |