Originally posted by jimmymahon:
I was praying Cork would win today on 2 fronts.The first is that Waterford/Cork games have always been good days out in the last decade. Obviously, we would be up for Cork a bit more too, as although last year's result was a bit of an anomaly (not even the Tipp fans on the day could believe that Waterford were really that bad if they were set up right), it is hard to erase a 7-goal defeat from the memory.However, all of that is just sport stuff and goes with the nerves, anticipation etc. of a big day out.The main reason I wanted Cork to win today was that the final would take place in Thurles and not Páirc Uí Chaoimh. I swore after last year that I would not be going back there until it's redeveloped. Apart from the discomfort etc., I would have concerns about safety in the stadium when it's at capacity.I guess that they have all sorts of certificates etc. to prove me wrong, but the feeling of claustrophobia I and others with me got in the place last year was unreal, and the discomfort of the seating and difficulty in getting in and out of them was cat. This is all bearing in mind that it was a beautiful summer's day. Imagine a downpour!I swore I wouldn't go back there again and I am a man of my word. I never miss a match otherwise, senior, minor or U21.Why can't the Goddamn game be played in Thurles? No-one in Waterford would object I'd be pretty sure. What is the point in having a modern stadium like Thurles (best place to play hurling in Ireland) if the Munster final doesn't get played there?Páirc Uí Chaoimh is fine for league matches etc., when theplace is less than half full.

Originally posted by Red Pepper:
Obviously it can't be played in Thurles, as Tipp would have home advantage. The game should be played at the Gaelic Grounds. Neutral venue for Tipp v Waterford, greater capacity, more comfortable for spectators, more modern facilities and far safer than PUC. I can't see the point in the GAA spending money in a recession on redeveloping PUC when we have 2 stadia in the province with capacities over 50,000. The GAA is a grassroots organisation and that is where the money should be spent. In straightened times, where choices have to be made, the GAA needs to think twice about where it spends its money, and redevelopment of PUC is not one of them. And without spending its money on the grassroots, the future of the GAA may be at stake.

Originally posted by Healy52007:
Got from the Waterford discussion fourm on boards.Possibility of Thurles as a Munster Hurling decider venue will be explored in the coming days.Waterford management will discuss with players on Tuesday to get their views and take if from there.Any change of venue would require a two thirds majority of the Munster CCC, which would be difficult to get as Cork would oppose it and if Clare and Tipp were to meet in minor final, Clare would opt for Cork as opposed to having Tipp at home.Thurles would be most Waterford supporters, and I'd imagine players choice, but we're not the most popular at Munster level as a county, so would be difficult to get the votes to change.

Originally posted by Red Pepper:
Obviously it can't be played in Thurles, as Tipp would have home advantage. The game should be played at the Gaelic Grounds. Neutral venue for Tipp v Waterford, greater capacity, more comfortable for spectators, more modern facilities and far safer than PUC. I can't see the point in the GAA spending money in a recession on redeveloping PUC when we have 2 stadia in the province with capacities over 50,000. The GAA is a grassroots organisation and that is where the money should be spent. In straightened times, where choices have to be made, the GAA needs to think twice about where it spends its money, and redevelopment of PUC is not one of them. And without spending its money on the grassroots, the future of the GAA may be at stake.

Originally posted by Red Pepper:
The game should be played at the Gaelic Grounds.

Originally posted by lovelypoint:
+1. Not sure why this option has not been explored, really.

Originally posted by rebelrebel30:
I think in fairness considering Corks standing in the GAA and the fact its the largest urban area in munster and the counties regular presence in munster finals the Cork supporters should have a good stadium with modern facilities.if anything it should be the one with the redeveloped stadium, all the money spent on all these grounds like the one in limerick etc are the white elephants. Cork supporters in munster are probably the biggest contributors to the Munster councils coffers year on year.

Originally posted by johnny cash:

not a hope. mackey stand and pitch not the standard of PUC, killarney or thurles. should scarcely be in the running even if limerick in the final

Originally posted by jimmymahon:
I was praying Cork would win today on 2 fronts.The first is that Waterford/Cork games have always been good days out in the last decade. Obviously, we would be up for Cork a bit more too, as although last year's result was a bit of an anomaly (not even the Tipp fans on the day could believe that Waterford were really that bad if they were set up right), it is hard to erase a 7-goal defeat from the memory.However, all of that is just sport stuff and goes with the nerves, anticipation etc. of a big day out.The main reason I wanted Cork to win today was that the final would take place in Thurles and not Páirc Uí Chaoimh. I swore after last year that I would not be going back there until it's redeveloped. Apart from the discomfort etc., I would have concerns about safety in the stadium when it's at capacity.I guess that they have all sorts of certificates etc. to prove me wrong, but the feeling of claustrophobia I and others with me got in the place last year was unreal, and the discomfort of the seating and difficulty in getting in and out of them was cat. This is all bearing in mind that it was a beautiful summer's day. Imagine a downpour!I swore I wouldn't go back there again and I am a man of my word. I never miss a match otherwise, senior, minor or U21.Why can't the Goddamn game be played in Thurles? No-one in Waterford would object I'd be pretty sure. What is the point in having a modern stadium like Thurles (best place to play hurling in Ireland) if the Munster final doesn't get played there?Páirc Uí Chaoimh is fine for league matches etc., when theplace is less than half full.

Originally posted by Healy52007:
Got from the Waterford discussion fourm on boards.Possibility of Thurles as a Munster Hurling decider venue will be explored in the coming days.Waterford management will discuss with players on Tuesday to get their views and take if from there.Any change of venue would require a two thirds majority of the Munster CCC, which would be difficult to get as Cork would oppose it and if Clare and Tipp were to meet in minor final, Clare would opt for Cork as opposed to having Tipp at home.Thurles would be most Waterford supporters, and I'd imagine players choice, but we're not the most popular at Munster level as a county, so would be difficult to get the votes to change.

Originally posted by The Dude:
Munster Final day in Thurles is special, especially vs Cork. The buzz in around the square is class. I hate going down to Pairc Ui Chaoimh. No buzz, poor stadium and it means we're playing Tipp!

Originally posted by lopper:
Not a hope it'll be on the GG I'd assume as Waterford won't want to go there and the WD-Lim road is poor. I went to the Cork-Tipp match today and although the stadium itself is a kip, the atmosphere in Cork for a match is hard to beat. I prefer going to Cork than Thurles, personally.

Originally posted by JohnMcCain:

The aim is to beat Tipperary. To hell with the discomfort. No home venue to Tipperary!

Originally posted by jimmymahon:
With the prices the Munster Council have been charging this year, I would say patrons are entitled to a bit of comfort. Home advantage to Tipperary my ar$e, you won't find more than a handful of people in Waterford who agree with you. Nobody wants to go to Cork again after last year. The tunnels were like gas chambers due to all the smokers having to congregate in one tiny area and all the smoke being funneled down the overcrowded catacombs of the Páirc.Unless you are about 5'2'', there's no way anyone could feel comfortable having their 2 knees stuck into the back of the person in front and no having to sit slightly sideways to fit your shoulders in between the supporters on either side of you. Likewise then for the 2 knees sticking into your back.Anyway, Waterford play better in Thurles than anywhere else, other than our home venues. We'd be far more likely to get a big crowd travelling to lift the team as well, seeing as they wouldn't be stuck in traffic jams for hours trying to get out of Thurles.It's called lateral thinking.

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Originally posted by JohnMcCain:

By any chance are you on the Waterford County Board?
Nobody in his sane senses would want to play Tipperary in their own backyard. Only in Waterford would this happen. We have little enough chance as it is. I suspect Waterford Country Board wants this. This is a sprat to catch a mackerel. Wake up Waterford. This is about improving our chances of winning. Home veneue suits Tipperary. It is a crazy suggestion. This is called joined up thinking.
The late Christy Ring criticed Waterford County Board for conceding to Tipperary on this before and was proven correct.