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Will Dublin still be getting two Super 8 games at home this year? greatpoint (USA) - Posts: 427 - 13/01/2020 12:53:16 2259374 Link 3 |
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I would imagine so. It really is stupid at this stage. Its not Dublins fault but the money grabbing gaa's. Absolutely no reason Dublin cant play down the country somewhere and ill tell you what Dublin fans would love the trip out of the big smoke for a big game in the middle of summer. sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1142 - 13/01/2020 13:27:49 2259385 Link 3 |
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The Dubs get whatever they want. HEREBENJI (Donegal) - Posts: 421 - 13/01/2020 13:49:26 2259397 Link 4 |
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The Dubs get what they're given by the other 31. Donegal's proposal last year was to give Dublin 2 home games (one in PP, one in CP) in the Super 8s but the rest of the 30 counties decided to stick with the two games in CP. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13703 - 13/01/2020 14:00:59 2259401 Link 8 |
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Let's hope that Dublin play their games at three separate venues like every other county is expected to in the super 8 phase. Hard to argue with. OGarmaile (Tyrone) - Posts: 248 - 13/01/2020 14:05:24 2259403 Link 6 |
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Yes but you do know as a county board if you vote against what you are told by the Gaa the next time you go looking for funding for a project you will be told where to go. I wouldnt read anything into these votes they are alway bought of to suit the gaa and smaller counties are bullied into voting what they are told to do
sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1142 - 13/01/2020 14:23:01 2259410 Link 5 |
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Agreed.
Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 13/01/2020 14:29:15 2259414 Link 11 |
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The reason widely given it for the motion not passing was that the specific wording chosen by Donegal was unclear. The rest of the counties (including Dublin) supposedly agreed with the spirit of making the Super 8 home/away allocation fair and equal to everyone. Given that there has been no mention of it since then it looks like for the third year running Dublin will given double the home games of any other county. Were those who voted against the motion due to the wording but supposedly agreed with the spirit being dishonest when they said as much?
greatpoint (USA) - Posts: 427 - 13/01/2020 14:58:01 2259422 Link 1 |
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To play in the Super Eights, you must either win a provisional title or come through the qualifiers. While Dublin are favourites to qualify for Super Eights, remember they are not there yet or indeed any other county. The arguement of where matches are played only comes into question once Super eights are decided.
Jack L (None) - Posts: 3099 - 13/01/2020 16:12:10 2259447 Link 1 |
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I actually thought that they were going to amend the wording to "neutral venue" and dispense with the "Croke Park" fixture wording which is the source of the problem. We'll play anywhere.
Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 13/01/2020 16:14:02 2259448 Link 10 |
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Lets hope the super 8s dont last much longer
Breezy (Limerick) - Posts: 1236 - 13/01/2020 18:04:48 2259474 Link 1 |
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Have you evidence of this??
hamsterdean (Limerick) - Posts: 223 - 13/01/2020 19:00:17 2259491 Link 4 |
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I'm not hugely against the super 8s. Just the timing of them in the championship is a bit odd. And the fact that some counties play multiple games at the same venue which does not promote a level playing field.
OGarmaile (Tyrone) - Posts: 248 - 14/01/2020 12:06:17 2259677 Link 1 |
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Would like to know this too. It's quite an accusation to make.
lilylanger (Kildare) - Posts: 758 - 14/01/2020 12:32:35 2259684 Link 1 |
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Dublin are 95% certain of getting there so these arguments should begin now. If we leave it till they cakewalk Leinster, there won't be enough time left to discuss and implement changes. In any case, hopefully the quarter finals come back next year and hopefully they're all played in neutral provincial venues
eoghan6688 (Galway) - Posts: 154 - 14/01/2020 12:39:10 2259685 Link 1 |
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I did not realise that they have already qualified for the super 8s. Gator (Monaghan) - Posts: 238 - 14/01/2020 12:49:51 2259688 Link 1 |
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They were going to but it appears to no longer be the case. It's all well and good to say "we'll play anywhere" and if that's the Dublin team's attitude it's commendable but until this imbalance is solved it doesn't really matter how many fans or players come out and say that. It rings hollow when Dublin as an intercounty entity are still enjoying the benefits of a biased system.
greatpoint (USA) - Posts: 427 - 14/01/2020 14:07:28 2259709 Link 3 |
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Tried numerous time get a post through but cant. Basically i have it from a very reliable source who is on the Roscommon County Board
sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1142 - 14/01/2020 14:17:22 2259710 Link 3 |
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Unfortunately it's not within Dublin's gift to change it. Other counties collectively make these decisions and probably for money reasons. There lies the blame.
Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 14/01/2020 17:44:17 2259761 Link 6 |
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Would that reliable source be Kingdomboy? He has lots of reliable sources. He once stopped all Dublin tourists on their way into Kerry to ask them did the Dublin players hold down full time jobs. They all told him that their employers let them off for the summer to play football. True story.
Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 14/01/2020 17:48:07 2259764 Link 7 |