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Ultimate Sporting Venue Tournament

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,561 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    I love that kind of thing. Thanks for the recommendation.
    Actually, good few on the website https://gaelicfields.com/ :)


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭cdeb


    There's a lovely GAA pitch in Killybegs too and an impressive onr on Inishturk but i didn't think of nominating them of course! :(
    Maybe someone else did.
    Inishturk is in. :)

    I don't know is it the one that was in the ad - was it AIB or something? Anyways, I was googling for that one, found Inishturk, and said it deserves to go in whether it was the one in the ad or not.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭KathleenGrant


    cdeb wrote: »
    Inishturk is in. :)

    I don't know is it the one that was in the ad - was it AIB or something? Anyways, I was googling for that one, found Inishturk, and said it deserves to go in whether it was the one in the ad or not.

    Excellent!


  • Posts: 18,749 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    cdeb wrote: »
    Inishturk is in. :)

    Killibegs too.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭cdeb


    And at least one other small-but-scenic GAA ground, but I won't spoil the surprise as to which one :)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭hurlingman97


    Sorry I missed this last night.
    2 of my nominations gone already in MSG and Celtic Park.
    I nominated MSG for the iconic boxing fights through the years so disappointing about it not getting through round 1.
    I nominated Celtic park more for the atmosphere that is there especially on big European nights.
    “It is the best atmosphere in Europe and we all want to experience that again.”
    - Lionel Messi


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,455 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    These quirky little venues are nice and all but I hope they are weeded out as we get to the business end of this tournament. They are hardly the ultimate venues imo.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    I’m loving this discussion of scenic vs iconic. It’s the reason I do these, to see what criteria people use. It’s wonderful seeing the process play out. We will continue this competition later on but I will give some notice beforehand.


  • Posts: 13,688 ✭✭✭✭ Genesis Fancy Tenseness


    Give me the fresh sea air of Norway over the carbon dioxide smothered air of Singapore any day.

    Plus football is actually a sport.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,630 ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Give me the fresh sea air of Norway over the carbon dioxide smothered air of Singapore any day.

    Plus football is actually a sport.

    Are you trying to say that F1 is not "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment."

    (Sport definition by Oxford dictionary)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭SineadSpears


    Give me the fresh sea air of Norway over the carbon dioxide smothered air of Singapore any day.

    Plus football is actually a sport.

    I think I'd rather be smothered by the air than have to stand in the middle of nowhere watching a football match.

    & then possibly getting hit in the face by the ball, & knocked onto the rocks & then roll into the icy sea to my death


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Aiming to get going again at 4pm or so.


  • Posts: 13,688 ✭✭✭✭ Genesis Fancy Tenseness


    Trigger wrote: »
    Are you trying to say that F1 is not "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment."

    (Sport definition by Oxford dictionary)

    I'd considered it a competitive pastime.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭KathleenGrant


    I think that the ones tbat are quirky and different and have character of their own beat large places but it's hard to see them be the "ultimate" venue.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,630 ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    I'd considered it a competitive pastime.

    Pasttime? Ha I'd love to see you give it a shot..:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    AT&T Stadium

    Home of Dallas Cowboys

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    VS

    Estadio Azteca

    Home of Club America, Mexico National Football Team and FIFA World Cup 1970 and 1986

    mexico-86.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,630 ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Estadio Azteca

    Unbelievable stadium


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭cdeb


    The Azteca because Maradona


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,304 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Estadio Azteca

    Not that impressed by either tbh, but there are better NFL stadiums imo


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,340 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Estadio Azteca, for the atmosphere if nothing else.


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  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,340 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    I'd considered it a competitive pastime.

    The level of fitness that F1 drivers require these days puts it far beyond the realms of pastime.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭SineadSpears


    AT&T Stadium just because of the screens above. I'm presuming they will show the game below & I'll be able to see who's who & what the hell is going on :pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭hurlingman97


    AT&T


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭Sawduck


    Estadio Azteca for its history especially the hand of God


  • Posts: 18,749 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Estadio Azteca


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,077 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    AT&T stadiums

    For its sheer size


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    History and nostalgia wins out here. Estadio Azteca advances


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Krasnodar Stadium

    Home of FC Krasnodar

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    VS

    St James' Park

    Home of Newcastle United

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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,304 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Krasnodar Stadium. Really cool looking


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭cdeb


    Kraanodar for the giant screen that wraps the whole way around the inside of the stadium

    And because UCD nearly played there but not in St James' :)

    TBH neither will really go far I think.


  • Posts: 18,749 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Krasnodar Stadium

    It's nice & round, the other one looks like someone forgot to finish it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭Sawduck


    Krasnodar Stadium, Newcastle's stadium isn't anything special, much better ones in England alone, krasnodars looks impressive


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭SineadSpears


    Quick Google search shows that St James Park from the outside is another of mattress Micks designs.

    Krasnodar Stadium looks a bit prettier, so for now I'll vote for that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,630 ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    St James Park is just your typical old school English stadium. Fair enough if that appeals to you. It was pretty much run down the last time I was there.

    So for that reason I'll vote against it. The other one looks amazing

    Krasnodar Stadium


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,630 ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    I will say though when(if) the full expansion to St James Park is completed, it would probably do better in this comp


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  • Registered Users Posts: 520 ✭✭✭hurlingman97


    St james' park
    So much better looking without the sportsdirect logos all around aswell


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭SineadSpears


    I think Krasnodar might have the appeal (to my eye anyway) because its a lot newer, being built in 2016. So it has all the flash.

    Whereas St James is ancient compared


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Newcastle falls at the first hurdle as the Russians progress. Krasnodar Stadium advances


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,340 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Krasnodar Stadium. If St. James' was the same as the stand on the right the whole way round I might think differently.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Piscine Georges Vallerey

    Home of the 1924 Summer Olympics

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    VS

    Moda Center


    Home of Portland Trailblazers

    bsomoney-20190819214517.jpg


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,304 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Piscine Georges Vallerey

    I'm sure the Moda Center is a fine venue but I do prefer the more outdoorsy type ones in the main.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,722 ✭✭✭SineadSpears


    Georges Vallerey


  • Posts: 18,749 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Piscine Georges Vallerey

    Love this


  • Posts: 13,688 ✭✭✭✭ Genesis Fancy Tenseness


    Moda Centre.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭Sawduck


    Moda Center


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭JohnGreenFan


    Piscine George's valley


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,340 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Piscine Georges Vallerey


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,561 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Ooh, retracting roof, very nice...

    ACMBP-Paris-GeorgesVallerey5.jpg

    Piscine Georges Vallerey please


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,630 ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Piscine Georges Vallerey

    An outdoor Olympic swimming pool, what more dya need!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Aquatics gets its first win on the boards. Piscine Georges Vallerey advances


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