Torn between two Lovers!

[roosh]

I can understand that from the point of view of the atmosphere, but surely they'll recognise this as a big opportunity to make a lot of money?

the problem is that they would have to use the Aviva for all home games, I don't think they can have just the spurs game there. It would cost them something like €60,000 to rent the Aviva for all three home games - from what I've read.

Now, theoretically they could fill the stadium with the visit of spurs, but the place would be pretty empty for the other two games, which would be a risk financially. That together with the fact that spurs should have qualified by the time they come to Dublin means that they could potentially, and in all likelihood will, field a weakened team. If that's the case then not as many people will go to the home game, which represents a further risk.

They would probably fill the tallaght stadium for all three games, without the risk of having to lay out €60k.

The RDS might be a more viable alternative, unless the FAI cut them a deal, but I'm not sure what the RDS would cost them.

 

[Caco]

If they were going to use the RDS then that would mean using temporary seating which is what 3/4 of the RDS is. If they are allowed install temporary seating they will be able to increase Tallaght stadium to nearly 12,000, which is Rover's preferred option. I don't think the RDS would hold much more than that really. Rovers play Rubin Kazan in three weeks and given the short space of time, that game will definately be played in Tallaght. Never heard of any rule that states we must play every game in the same ground.

 

[Caco]

Just to keep a few on here in the loop!

It's looking increasingly likely that Rovers are going to play all of their games in Tallaght Stadium. An official decision will be made before the end of this week but from what I'm hearing Aviva doesn't seem to be a runner.

 

[Bromavinci]

Spoke to my man in the Aviva on the weekend at the rugby. Unlikely they will have the games there. Wld have to play all of them there and it won't be worth it for Rovers. His belief was the temporary seating wld be played as best option. FAI are keen to exploit though, so maybe Spurs at RDS, but at that stage with Rovers likely out and Spurs likely through.. What's the point?? Interesting decision this week, keep us updated from your end Caco

 

[Caco]

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2011/0830/1224303229766.html

This is confirmation of the news that I was hearing. Plenty of boozers around Tallaght will be showin the game!