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Lone Shark wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:43 am I'm struggling to see what reason they would have to take it out of Croke Park, even in the event that Tyrone vs Kerry is postponed. The capacity right now would be around 24,000 - I'd fully expect that to be filled, notwithstanding the awkwardness of pods etc. This is the biggest game that either county has had for more than a decade - probably the best part of two decades for Offaly, though you could make a case for the 2004 Leinster SHC final.

Thurles is no closer to either, much trickier for traffic, and no trains etc. Portlaoise is likely too small, and I'd actually imagine that if the game does get moved, Pearse Stadium in Galway would be in the mix, given that the larger capacity there would probably mean you could put the guts of 10,000 people in under current rules. Now that's a desperate place to get in and out of, but if it goes anywhere other than CP, I'm struggling to think of anywhere that would be ahead of it in the queue.

Lone Shark wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:54 am Not that I'm aware of, but there was never a situation before where there wasn't plenty of other options to house a crowd of 15 or 20 thousand.

Lone Shark wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:13 am It's genuinely hard to know. Why certain games are singled out for larger attendances and others aren't, has not at all been properly explained. I'd say, like most decisions these days, it's political. If there's huge demand and a fuss will be kicked up if that demand isn't met, then the 1/3 guideline seems to be in play. If it's a humble club game, such as next Saturday's finals in Birr and Tullamore, the absence of political pressure seems to mean that lower limits apply.

Anonymous1 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:21 am

Lone Shark wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:54 am Not that I'm aware of, but there was never a situation before where there wasn't plenty of other options to house a crowd of 15 or 20 thousand.

It’s an interesting one alright, I guess another question would be does the 24,000 still stand for the U20’s alone? The reason it was 24,000 in the first place was because the Minister got agreement for the four senior semi finals...

JimBwobb wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:33 pm It's coming home

SearingDrive wrote: ↑Sun Aug 08, 2021 11:19 am

JimBwobb wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:33 pm It's coming home

Be careful, nothing won yet.

kingscounty wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:45 am Interesting to hear this morning on the wireless that the Tyrone v Kerry game could be pushed back by one week due to covid issue in Tyrone set up! Could we have a stand alone all Ireland under 20 final in HQ next Sunday!!!!

mynamesjeff wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 3:22 pm Delighted that everyone who wants to go will be able to. Especially for club members right throughout the county who are the heart and soul of the GAA.