Back at the Principality Stadium?

[The Bloop]

Noel Mooney says it's on the cards

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c62l86n74p1o

[Der Kaiser]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

Not convinced we'd be able to get anywhere near capacity unless it was a really big qualifying game against a big nation, or England in a friendly. We didn't get close to 75k for the game against Spain in 2018.

[Cardiff-Cal]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

Not convinced we'd be able to get anywhere near capacity unless it was a really big qualifying game against a big nation, or England in a friendly. We didn't get close to 75k for the game against Spain in 2018.

Does that matter?

It still makes sense.

[Der Kaiser]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

Does that matter?

It still makes sense.

Does it other than an attempted cash grab? Playing in front of a half empty stadium will hardly get them used to when they play in front of a sold out version of the same stadium.

[cyril evans awaydays]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

Does it other than an attempted cash grab? Playing in front of a half empty stadium will hardly get them used to when they play in front of a sold out version of the same stadium.

I can't see how it works for competitive matches. I have a season ticket for the qualifying tournaments and Nations League. Surely this must be for high profile friendlies in the run up to the tournament should we be within the highest ranked home nations and Ireland to qualify.

[Der Kaiser]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

I can't see how it works for competitive matches. I have a season ticket for the qualifying tournaments and Nations League. Surely this must be for high profile friendlies in the run up to the tournament should we be within the highest ranked home nations and Ireland to qualify.

I suppose if we got drawn against a big enough nation they either don't sell that game within the campaign ticket, or you get allocated a seat in an area deemed of equal value if they do include it.

Agree however, more likely to be a friendly. It would need to be England really to sell out.

[JamesWales]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

There's some sense to it.

1 - it puts the national team front and centre in the city. You would be surprised how many people never know a game is on, unlike Welsh rugby games.

2 - it offers a chance to sell more tickets, at different price points to more people. Casually interested families, students studying here, casual fans who can't be arsed faffing about with memberships etc

3 - it's pretty likely we will be playing there at euro 28 so the odd game beforehand to get players used to it is a pretty wise strategy.

[blue matt]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

its just about money isnt it, lets be honest

[JamesWales]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

its just about money isnt it, lets be honest

I'm sure its a significant motivation, but clearly playing home games there in 2028 (if we qualify, which is likely) then it makes sense also to familiarise the players with the place.

Atmosphere is much better at CCS, I have no desire to see the main home ground move, but I can see their thinking here.

[Des Parrot]

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I didn’t realise that Norn Ireland are not considered a host nation. Assuming England finish top of their group then the best two of Wales, Scotland & Ireland will qualify. There are scenarios we’re, 2, 3 or all 4 hosts qualify.

[JamesWales]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

I didn’t realise that Norn Ireland are not considered a host nation. Assuming England finish top of their group then the best two of Wales, Scotland & Ireland will qualify. There are scenarios we’re, 2, 3 or all 4 hosts qualify.

Yeah they put all their eggs in the basket of renovating a GAA ground called Casement Park. It's in a right state as it stands (pretty much all open terraces) and was controversial because of associations with one side of the sectarian divide there - which was inevitable wherever they invested in really.

It's a shame they won't host games, but Windsor Park is just too small and that's the only other option really. Ulster rugby could theoretically have been expanded temporarily. I'm not sure whether that was considered.

[NYCBlue]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

**** that. Our glory days began at the CCS. It's home.

[WJ99mobile]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

If they need the money to fill the coffers briefly to reinvest im happy to hold my nose.

They’ve built enough kudos for a payday

[caerkid]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

It just about makes sense to try and manufacture some home advantage out of euro 2028 (I don't think anyone would assume that we are guaranteed a place though).

The only good game I can think of there was the Italy game. Other than that my memory is that it was a soulless ,airhorn infested, bleak place for football games. The quality of football during the Toshack era is probably a large influence on that though.

[goats]

Re: Back at the Principality Stadium?

It just about makes sense to try and manufacture some home advantage out of euro 2028 (I don't think anyone would assume that we are guaranteed a place though).

The only good game I can think of there was the Italy game. Other than that my memory is that it was a soulless ,airhorn infested, bleak place for football games. The quality of football during the Toshack era is probably a large influence on that though.

We beat the then West Germany there too, think they had just won the World Cup maybe? I don’t think it’s a good idea, other teams used to rise to the occasion whereas we seemed to crumble….