Joseff the thing is people usually attend Croke Park out of choice. If you do not like it, do not attend. Judging by the content of this thread most people find it very acceptable and fit for purpose, special even. I think the issues you have raised have all been addressed better than I could by previous posters such as Richieq.
I do realise you are simply trying to provoke a reaction hence your comments about Casement etc. If that's how you get your kicks out of life my friend well then you knock yourself out. I barely bother visiting this site anymore as 'intellectuals' like you ruin most threads but thats just the nature of the game I guess.
Thank you Goodfella, i did not intend to make any further posts on this thread (as i've made my point) but seeing as you launched that attack on me, i was compelled to act.
-People do'nt entirely attend Croke Park out of choice as you say. Many people (such as myself) go to everygame thrie county plays. So when a games fixed for Croke Park, we have to go to Croke Park like it or not to see the game. -The issues i reaised were well responded to alright by Richieq etc. This shows that the issues i highlighted were being adressed at the highest level also, and is evidence that I raised legitimate concerns. -These issues were an area i observed for quite some time now and I don't see how you stated I did that to get a kick out of life. -I was asked what staduims i was at outside of the country, thats the reason I mentioned Casement etc as these are in the UK. -This thread was not ruined by me or anyone. I posted the thread and made numerious points about the Staduim and expressed my views. Now if thats "ruining threads" well then i'm ruining threads. But as least i debated the topic and not make personal remarks about posters. The same am afraid can't be said of all posters here.
-People do'nt entirely attend Croke Park out of choice as you say. Many people (such as myself) go to everygame thrie county plays. So when a games fixed for Croke Park, we have to go to Croke Park like it or not to see the game. -The issues i reaised were well responded to alright by Richieq etc. This shows that the issues i highlighted were being adressed at the highest level also, and is evidence that I raised legitimate concerns. -These issues were an area i observed for quite some time now and I don't see how you stated I did that to get a kick out of life. -I was asked what staduims i was at outside of the country, thats the reason I mentioned Casement etc as these are in the UK. -This thread was not ruined by me or anyone. I posted the thread and made numerious points about the Staduim and expressed my views. Now if thats "ruining threads" well then i'm ruining threads. But as least i debated the topic and not make personal remarks about posters. The same am afraid can't be said of all posters here.
Joseff the simple matter of fact is you can see the game in your local pub or in your own living room on the tv, you do not have to go to Croke Park. Therefore you do have a choice, albeit a limited one. However as Croke Park is arguably the best stadium the GAA possess then it is foolish to choose not to watch a match there over some trivial flaws.
The Casement in the UK comment is clearly designed to provoke a reaction from people who do not share you partitionist view-point. As far as i'm concerned an imaginary line between 6 counties and the other 26 doesnt mean Casement is in the UK. Your opinion may differ however if it does it conflicts with the ideals of most people in the association.
Goodfella, Tir (None) - Posts: 1652 - 23/06/2010 13:20:14
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I was at the Camp Nou in January and to be honest as a stadium it is more run down than Croke Park and has only 1 minor covered area directly over the main stand but I do agree that something needs to be done with the Hill and Nally areas. I felt for the guys on the Hill during the recent Dublin v Wexford game mgetting soaked. Admittedly, spectators in the lower seating of all the other stands got soaked as well but they had the opportunity to purchase ponchos that kept the rain at bay which I don't believe was an option available to patrons on the Hill.
I feel that, although having the Hogan and Cusack stands continue to cover the Hill and Nally sections is probably impossible due to the railway lines, residential propoerty and of course costs, the authorities could erect a roofaround both sections that would generate an enormous atmosphere plus keep the hardy souls on the Hill dry.
Why are people arguing with joseff, he is a WUM who has never even been in Croke Park, he has his county down as Louth but will admit himself he doesn't follow them and hopes they get beat on Sunday altough in a way it is a good think ye are keeping him occupied as it gives us some peace but just don't take him seriously.
Louth Gael (Louth) - Posts: 1227 - 23/06/2010 14:04:26
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I'm guessing that Joseff may be trying to start a civil war. He probably plans to use it as an opportunity to increase the size of his own wee county, taking in some of the best footballing expanses of neighbours Meath, Down and Armagh. Louth would then be genuine A-I contenders when things settle down again, maybe by the mid 2020's? Your plan will never succeed by friend!
Ochonlir: 'We could sling sheets of tarpaulin over the hill the Dubs would be well used to that! '
Are you suggesting that The Dubs of the Hill are all homeless people or that all Dublin folk should be used to squalor since they largely live in houses built by natives of your county, mine and a couple of cute Cork hoors?