windsor park

x in the city

how on earth is this still staging world cup games..

some blue square conference sides have better grounds.

citytillidie

There is no other stadium in Northern Ireland to host International games, which is why they are trying to build a new one

Eirebear

its a dump alright, but there isnt anywhere else.

I s'pose they could ask for a loan of Croker for a few games? :pac:

DSB

Where do Ulster rugby play? Is that maybe a better option?

m@cc@

Eirebear wrote: »

its a dump alright, but there isnt anywhere else.

I s'pose they could ask for a loan of Croker for a few games? :pac:

Lack of income is the simple answer. Soccer stadiums on the island Ireland are pretty poor. Unfortunately, we can't squat in Lansdowne or Croker. :pac:

DSB wrote: »

Where do Ulster rugby play? Is that maybe a better option?

It really isn't.

mikemac

Ravenhill has a capacity of 12,300 but even less seating then Windsor Park so it's not an option

Eirebear

DSB wrote: »

Where do Ulster rugby play? Is that maybe a better option?

not quite!

mikemac

They've been talking about the new ground for years, at least when I was there in 2004.
It was supposed to be built in the city park in East Belfast, great location! And only 15 minutes from Central Station and walking distance from city centre. Well a good 25 minute walk anyway

Then in their wisdom they selected the Maze site, miles from anywhere!
More delays and consultant reports

Now with the economic downturn, it'll be Windsor Park for the forseeable future

Eirebear

mikemac wrote: »

Then in their wisdom they selected the Maize site, miles from anywhere!

One of the funniest typo's ive seen in ages. It must have been doubly tough going on hunger strike there!

*Disclaimer: This is in absolutely no way meant as sectarion or bigoted humour, simply an observational joke with no harm intended to anyone*

m@cc@

Eirebear wrote: »

One of the funniest typo's ive seen in ages. It must have been doubly tough going on hunger strike there!

*Disclaimer: This is in absolutely no way meant as sectarion or bigoted humour, simply an observational joke with no harm intended to anyone*

That's just corny.

mikemac

Eirebear wrote: »

One of the funniest typo's ive seen in ages. It must have been doubly tough going on hunger strike there!

yeah, wasn't sure how to spell it so I quickly corrected it.
Looks like you were too fast for me

CiaranC

x in the city wrote: »

how on earth is this still staging world cup games..

some blue square conference sides have better grounds.

Which blue square conference sides have better grounds than windsor park?

bohsman

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/plans-for-pound128m-city-stadium-unveiled-14241839.html

The Belfast Telegraph can today reveal an ambitious plan to build a new 25,000 seater football and rugby stadium in the heart of east Belfast.

An urban alternative to the ill-fated Maze national stadium, the £128m Blanchflower stadium development would be sited at Sydenham, close to major road, rail, ferry and air links.......

x in the city

CiaranC wrote: »

Which blue square conference sides have better grounds than windsor park?

forest green rovers for one

capacity of around 5/6k

windsor park is a fcuking cow shed and is not fit for international games

I thought FIFA had a specific criteria for grounds and inter national matches.?

Windsor park is suitable for Sunday league football at best.

like cliftonville reserves...

Dub13

CiaranC wrote: »

Which blue square conference sides have better grounds than windsor park?

Wrexham,The Racecourse is not a bad ground I have been in it Liverpool Reserves used to play there.It has also hosted the odd international game,I think Ireland played there about ten years ago.

x in the city

think that be right, the thomas lad who knocked the gooners out of the cup was in the team

if i remember, maybe not