Noel Mooney says it's on the cards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c62l86n74p1o
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Noel Mooney says it's on the cards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c62l86n74p1o
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by Der Kaiser
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cardiff-Cal
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Der Kaiser
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by cyril evans awaydays
Agree however, more likely to be a friendly. It would need to be England really to sell out.
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue matt
Atmosphere is much better at CCS, I have no desire to see the main home ground move, but I can see their thinking here.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
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.