Munster Team Talk Thread VI - Stander Up and Fight

awec · 11-04-2017 09:01AM

davo2001 wrote: »

Got a link or a source for that?

Not sure Munster were ever "bailed out", they were just allowed to stop paying back their debts cause they couldn't afford it.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/irfu-chief-does-not-believe-munster-can-make-debt-repayments-1.2723985

sydthebeat · 11-04-2017 09:26AM

awec wrote: »

Not sure Munster were ever "bailed out", they were just allowed to stop paying back their debts cause they couldn't afford it.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/irfu-chief-does-not-believe-munster-can-make-debt-repayments-1.2723985

slightly worst that that... they werent making their required debt repayments so the irfu had to step in and restructure their loan to expand the time limit making the loan a lot 'softer' and manageable

thats a bail out in any language.

Former Former · 11-04-2017 09:26AM

John Hayes Ligind

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Yes it is different. Because 1) It's an asset. And 2) They have to cover the debt if Munster become insolvent. Neither of those apply to the Saracens debt, which has been created by opex and which the owners have no requirement to cover.

But they don't have to bear the full weight of the salaries. It's a totally pointless exercise to imagine what would happen if they did.

Why is it extremely unlikely that the owners would walk away? As far as I'm concerned they're already doing that. They invested a lot of money a decade ago which saw lots of South Africans brought to London. Now those players have gone and there's been no more investment from them or the chairman. Brits in the press recently said the "south african era is over" and I think he's right. They no longer have a reason to sink tens of millions into an insolvent club, they'd much more likely just walk away like others before them.

Sorry, but they are not what a rugby club should be. A rugby club should not hire "fat ladys" to sing during a game they're winning. A rugby club should not offer fans their money back if an ex-player scores against them. A rugby club should not pipe in crowd noise into the away section to disrespect travelling fans. A rugby club shouldn't treat players the way they reportedly have done, like Andy Saul and some others. A rugby club shouldn't be breaching things like the salary cap. I'm sure there's more.

replied in General thread lest we bring down .ak's rage upon ourselves.

Cookiemunster · 11-04-2017 09:34AM

Psycho Killer - "Hands Away" (Prop-Prop-Prrrroppp-Prop, Prop-Prop-Prop-Prrrrrrop-Prop)

Former Former wrote: »

The IRFU had to come in and take 50% ownership of the stadium and dish out some very lovely interest-free, open-ended loans. .

No, Thomond Park Stadium Co. is a joint venture between the IRFU and MR. The stadium was always 50/50 owned with full ownership to revert to Munster Rugby once the loans were paid off or if the loans weren't paid then the IRFU could take full ownership of the ground.

molloyjh · 11-04-2017 10:04AM

Former Former wrote: »

replied in General thread lest we bring down .ak's rage upon ourselves.

Mucky_Tackies · 11-04-2017 03:02PM

Psycho Killer - "Hands Away" (Prop-Prop-Prrrroppp-Prop, Prop-Prop-Prop-Prrrrrrop-Prop)

Loads of tickets available online there. Got no notice of it, just had the tab open from yesterday and thought Id refresh it. Snagged 4

ScrubsfanChris · 11-04-2017 03:23PM

A new born king to see POM POM POM POM POM

Mucky_Tackies wrote: »

Loads of tickets available online there. Got no notice of it, just had the tab open from yesterday and thought Id refresh it. Snagged 4

Some pretty decent ones too. Brother just got two row A tickets on the 22.

MisterAnarchy · 11-04-2017 03:31PM

Mucky_Tackies wrote: »

Loads of tickets available online there. Got no notice of it, just had the tab open from yesterday and thought Id refresh it. Snagged 4

They all seem to have suddenly disappeared ,I was buying 2 ,and there were loads left ,then there were none a few seconds later.

phog · 11-04-2017 03:52PM

MRSC Buses to the SF

The Munster Rugby Supporters Club have organised a FREE bus service for MRSC members from each county in Munster which will bring supporters to one of our official meeting points at Wanderers FC ahead of the Champions Cup Semi Final. We wish to thank the EPCR for sponsoring these buses for our members. One bus will be leaving from each of the six counties with the view to arrive at Wanderers FC between 12 and 12:30. Wanderers FC have offered their complete facilities for our supporters and will have food and drink options available on arrival.

wp_rathead · 11-04-2017 04:49PM

John Hayes Ligind

I'm once again going to be in Cork on the weekend of the Sarries game - best spot to watch the match?

who_me · 11-04-2017 08:17PM

wp_rathead wrote: »

I'm once again going to be in Cork on the weekend of the Sarries game - best spot to watch the match?

The Rob Roy is small, but a great rugby pub with loads of screens all over. Sometimes go to the Rising Sons, nice big screen there.

If the weather's nice (it's getting to that time of year) I'd recommend the Courtyard (or even Deep South). Sitting outside in the sun, watching rugby on the big screen, getting food & drink brought to your table. Doesn't get much better than that.

The B&I Cup Final is on in Musgrave Park too on the Friday, if you want to close your eyes and pretend you're at the semi.

Neil3030 · 11-04-2017 08:26PM

To everyone who did NOT vote for 'Deysel powered va JJ' please instantly put me on your ignore list. You clearly have no appreciation for anything that is good in our universe, and I do not wish my words to be wasted on your primitive minds.

.ak · 11-04-2017 09:21PM

Guess Who's Back, Back Again? JJ's Back, Tell a Friend

molloyjh wrote: »

Woah, hey now! :mad:

... He's way more buff than me.

razorblunt · 12-04-2017 08:21AM

wp_rathead wrote: »

I'm once again going to be in Cork on the weekend of the Sarries game - best spot to watch the match?

Lucky you!

who_me wrote: »

The Rob Roy is small, but a great rugby pub with loads of screens all over. Sometimes go to the Rising Sons, nice big screen there.

If the weather's nice (it's getting to that time of year) I'd recommend the Courtyard (or even Deep South). Sitting outside in the sun, watching rugby on the big screen, getting food & drink brought to your table. Doesn't get much better than that.

The B&I Cup Final is on in Musgrave Park too on the Friday, if you want to close your eyes and pretend you're at the semi.

All good shouts above, I'd also recommend Canty's (next to the GPO) or Counihan's on Washington Street.

The Thomond on Cook St (I think) tend to make big deals for games, but it will probably be rammed and it tends to be a bit bandwagon-y anyway.

sydthebeat · 12-04-2017 08:26AM

Neil3030 wrote: »

To everyone who did NOT vote for 'Deysel powered va JJ' please instantly put me on your ignore list. You clearly have no appreciation for anything that is good in our universe, and I do not wish my words to be wasted on your primitive minds.

I was probably a bit too high brow with that one..

snowflaker · 12-04-2017 08:54AM

Guess Who's Back, Back Again? JJ's Back, Tell a Friend

Stander up and fight is both simple and clever

More tickets on sale apparently

Erik Shin · 12-04-2017 09:43AM

Stander Up and Fight

Any good bars in Lisbon? I've heard of Hennessys but don't know if thats ideal for a manic Munsterman

Shougeki · 12-04-2017 10:08AM

Psycho Killer - "Hands Away" (Prop-Prop-Prrrroppp-Prop, Prop-Prop-Prop-Prrrrrrop-Prop)

snowflaker wrote: »

More tickets on sale apparently

When? Managed to get two absolute sh*tty tickets in the North Stand that I wouldn't mind upgrading. Albeit, if i can;t get better, then they will suffice.

heebusjeebus · 12-04-2017 10:10AM

Return of the JJ

I keep on trying the Ticketmaster site and I've got nothing! I'm even trying from different pc's and browsers.

sydthebeat · 12-04-2017 10:15AM

Erik Shin wrote: »

Any good bars in Lisbon? I've heard of Hennessys but don't know if thats ideal for a manic Munsterman

hennessys is probably the best know irish bar

pink street later for the night clubs if your a chung wan, barrio alto if your a little older.

be prepared to be offered drugs at every turn

phog · 12-04-2017 10:15AM

heebusjeebus wrote: »

I keep on trying the Ticketmaster site and I've got nothing! I'm even trying from different pc's and browsers.

No tickets on the regular Ticketmaster link but try under events

mystic86 · 12-04-2017 11:08AM

Just trying to buy an Associate Membership package.... Anybody any idea what the difference is between adult and membership under "Select number of tickets"? I don't know which one I am meant to click.... once you select 1 in one pop down box the other one can only be set to zero, and vice-versa...

Screenshot attached:

thomond2006 · 12-04-2017 11:19AM

A new born king to see POM POM POM POM POM

No idea. Give the MRSC a call, they're very helpful.

http://mrsc.ie/contact/index.php

heebusjeebus · 12-04-2017 12:01PM

Return of the JJ

phog wrote: »

No tickets on the regular Ticketmaster link but try under events

Beauty, that's worked. Thanks!

rekdtangle · 12-04-2017 01:24PM

Guess Who's Back, Back Again? JJ's Back, Tell a Friend

phog wrote: »

No tickets on the regular Ticketmaster link but try under events

Thanks worked for me too. Some problems with verified by VISA, the page wasn't directing from Ticketmaster and ended up with a lot worse tickets than originally secured once it eventually worked. But happy just to be in the ground.

who_me · 12-04-2017 01:25PM

phog wrote: »

No tickets on the regular Ticketmaster link but try under events

Two tickets left in the whole stadium (though obviously more could become available later on..)

Edit - and they're gone, while I was typing that.

awec · 12-04-2017 01:29PM

Ticketmaster could be up to their old trick of releasing tickets in small batches to simulate excessive demand and make people think they need to buy straight away or they're going to miss out.

MisterAnarchy · 12-04-2017 01:36PM

awec wrote: »

Ticketmaster could be up to their old trick of releasing tickets in small batches to simulate excessive demand and make people think they need to buy straight away or they're going to miss out.

No doubt that is what they are up to .
Selling the worst seats first ,no doubt loads of good seats will miraculously appear next week.
Would be nice if you could upgrade your seat like Ticketmaster in the States allow.

I hope they send out the tickets before the Bank holiday weekend as that will cause a big delay in the post.

thomond2006 · 12-04-2017 01:37PM

A new born king to see POM POM POM POM POM

I ****ing despise that company.

rekdtangle · 12-04-2017 01:54PM

Guess Who's Back, Back Again? JJ's Back, Tell a Friend

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

No doubt that is what they are up to .
Selling the worst seats first ,no doubt loads of good seats will miraculously appear next week.
Would be nice if you could upgrade your seat like Ticketmaster in the States allow.

I hope they send out the tickets before the Bank holiday weekend as that will cause a big delay in the post.

I almost hope not at this point, one of the worst seats in the stadium I got!

Munster Team Talk Thread VI - Stander Up and Fight

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