Ultimate Sporting Venue Tournament

alchemist33 · 15-01-2021 09:25PM

Monaco for me. It's what I associate with F1 when it was cool and the epitome of glamour. I know the names of more corners and bits of track in Monaco than all other F1 circuits combined (four). As iconic as the Crucible is, Monaco is the better venue.

Zaph · 15-01-2021 09:26PM

It probably doesn't matter which wins here, they'll be trounced by Croker in the final, but ignoring that for now I'm going for Monaco. Let's face it, where would you rather be, in the sun in the south of France with all the beautiful people, or in the dark in a functional looking building in the far from exotic Sheffield? While there's no doubt that The Crucible is iconic as a snooker venue, in reality any indoor space capable of holding two tables and a few hundred spectators would suffice, whereas you could never replicate Monaco. Plus it has a much longer sporting history than The Crucible.

cdeb · 15-01-2021 09:26PM

Deleted User wrote: »

On looks as I've usually gone on itd be Monaco, but I really do love the quite tension of snooker, silent room bursting into applause and cheers and the odd occasion when something funny happens which gets the players laughing I find hilarious.

The crucible for me

Hm. I was going to vote for Monaco because it's more iconic and dramatic and even more unusual, but feck it, I think this has swung it for me. They're both great venues, but I can't imagine the Monaco GP has much in the way of atmosphere, whereas the Crucible has you closer to the action than almost any other top sporting venue I'd say. So the Crucible for me.

15-01-2021 09:29PM

Love Monaco, but not a huge F1 fan.
I am, and always have been a huge snooker fan and I would love to go to the crucible, so on that basis

The Crucible

Collie D · 15-01-2021 09:29PM

Monaco but don’t care enough to give a reason.

HeidiHeidi · 15-01-2021 09:29PM

The Crucible for me please.

For all the reasons previously given (I can find them and C&P if needs be for a tie break!)

KathleenGrant · 15-01-2021 09:29PM

The Crucilble

paulie21 · 15-01-2021 09:32PM

In fairness I do like the Monaco track but as said before I love the Crucible have been there will go again so vote for the Crucible

15-01-2021 09:34PM

hurlingman87's vote via PM

The crucible, one of few venues where you immediately link venue to the sport. You think snooker the crucible immediately comes to mind.

15-01-2021 09:35PM

tc20’s vote via PM

Match 2 Crucible

Citizenpain · 15-01-2021 09:48PM

Monaco , it’s just such a fantastic event . Has everything

15-01-2021 09:50PM

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Kolido · 15-01-2021 09:55PM

Monaco, paying homage to 2D

15-01-2021 09:59PM

The Crucible Theatre advances to the final

15-01-2021 10:00PM

Folks, the final is coming up right now. All votes to be submitted via PM only!

15-01-2021 10:00PM

This your Grand Final.
45 Minutes and all votes must come via PM, reasons not necessary. Have your say and crown the Boards.ie Ultimate Sports Venue

The Crucible Theatre
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Opened : 1971
Capacity : 980
www.SheffieldTheatres.co.uk

Home of the World Snooker Championship

VS

Croke Park
Dublin, Ireland

Opened : 1884
Capacity : 82,300
www.crokepark.ie

Home of Gaelic Athletic Association HQ

PTH2009 · 15-01-2021 10:02PM

Croke Park

Amazing stadium, amazing atmosphere esp big GAA days and great services inside

SineadSpears · 15-01-2021 10:03PM

The Crucible because I'm looking forward to the day I whip the kids at a game of snooker & act like I'm some pro Bigshot in the local pool club :cool:

HeidiHeidi · 15-01-2021 10:03PM

Reasons not necessary cos its a forgone conclusion and no way there'll be a need for a tie break???

Necro · 15-01-2021 10:05PM

Votes Via PM folks :P

JP Liz V1 · 15-01-2021 10:06PM

PM in

SineadSpears · 15-01-2021 10:06PM

Sent mine via pm.

Didn't see the original message at first, it hadn't loaded..

15-01-2021 10:10PM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Reasons not necessary cos its a forgone conclusion and no way there'll be a need for a tie break???

It's fairly one-sided so far...

15-01-2021 10:18PM

Get your votes in folks. Still time here.

SineadSpears · 15-01-2021 10:23PM

Tbh knowing nothing about sporting venues throughout the whole game, the last two in the final suit me perfect, being a Dub myself & liking snooker over any other sport lol

Nice end to the game :P

Zaph · 15-01-2021 10:28PM

SineadSpears wrote: »

Tbh knowing nothing about sporting venues throughout the whole game, the last two in the final suit me perfect, being a Dub myself & liking snooker over any other sport lol

Nice end to the game :P

Whereas for me it's a hugely underwhelming final, even as a Dub, but with no interest in GAA. Doesn't take away from my overall enjoyment of the game though, it's been great fun.

SineadSpears · 15-01-2021 10:35PM

Zaph wrote: »

Whereas for me it's a hugely underwhelming final, even as a Dub, but with no interest in GAA. Doesn't take away from my overall enjoyment of the game though, it's been great fun.

Which two would you like to have seen go head to head?

paulie21 · 15-01-2021 10:36PM

Going to abstain. I nominated Croke Park for this because for a small country to have a stadium like that absolutely steeped in history. The Crucible is an absolute iconic venue with lots of history too never expected it to get to the final. Either would be an excellent winner

15-01-2021 10:40PM

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Citizenpain · 15-01-2021 10:43PM

Underwhelming final . It was the matches that made the crucible not the venue.
Likewise I’ve been to a lot of matches where croke park wasn’t a great venue ... sure it has tonnes of history but it’s often large and soulless

Skelligs for me

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