Pinkman wrote: » What a shame. The so called journalist who printed the original story without contacting Aiken should be sacked. And the Indo, RTE and other so called respectable publications should be equally ashamed for spreading the fiction. Peter Aiken should have denied it this morning and not waited till the end of the day.
Mushy wrote: » I wouldn't necessarily believe the promoter either. They are obviously going to say it's not the band in question, so when the announcement does come, there is still excitement/speculation about the act. Can you imagine if he said 'Yeah, it is Bruce, but it won't be announced till Friday'? Best way to think of it is trust no source until the gig is officially announced, both sides will have their own interests in wanting to speculate/quell speculation.
Tearin It Up wrote: » Does anyone remember the news a couple of weeks ago, I thought I might be able to get it on the rte player, and get a clip but its weeks old and its gone. But it was Peter McKenna of Croke Park saying something that they're working with the residents, its ongoing, and they would like to see Garth Brooks back to play croke park. Could that have been an early hint.
karaokeman wrote: » But he wouldn't have to deny it either. What if Aiken's response was "Well you never know...", just to tease people if Bruce was likely. On the other hand you always hear about key informants refusing to either confirm or deny. There's always a third way.
EyesClosed wrote: » HA
flangemeistro wrote: » I'm gonna be the bigger man and take the credit/blame for the herald or whoever picking up on my comment about Bruce on here yesterday morning.
hynesie08 wrote: » If it's Garth Brooks i will upload a video of me eating a cowboy hat.
Frog Song wrote: » When is it going to be announced does anyone know?
Tearin It Up wrote: » I thought i heard Friday but i think that may be a rumour. There's nothing from Aiken or MCD about the croke park concert.
flangemeistro wrote: » I think if any promoter were to look at this thread and the way it took off when Bruce Springsteen's name was mentioned and now the way it has ground to a halt since he was ruled out and that it's probably back to Ed Sheeran again they should realise they have made a huge mistake.
bren2001 wrote: » Because one cross section of society who post on boards.ie don't like Ed Sheeran? Ridiculous argument. All they care about is the stadium selling well and making a big profit. I'm sure Ed will do that for them.
flangemeistro wrote: » So you're saying there are more Bruce Springsteen fans on Boards than Ed Sheeran fans? Ridiculous statement.
bennyl10 wrote: » Metallica?.. As date 2 after Ed Playing reading and Leeds, which is ran by Festival Republic, who own MCD.. Seen them being mentioned a bit as a genuine contender today.. Would certainky be big enough, and would sell, epecially if a decent support were added Certainly as, if not more likely than Coldplay!
Wrongway1985 wrote: » Not a hope Metallica wouldn't do 3 gigs on the trot or be big enough. A fan of theirs but their previous outdoor gigs here ranged around 20-30 thousand attendees, given they haven't toured here in a while possible they might stretch the Aviva, GAA heads allowing 80,000 metallers run amok would love to see the day but it's a non runner afraid.
