Connacht Team Talk Thread V - The Friend Zone

Wegians89 · 10-07-2019 11:27am

The Friend Zone

RobbieRuns wrote: »

Its not so much the issue of having Connacht Clubs so far down the leagues, for me the issue is, how will you ever get the clubs back to the required level if you give your best young players to Dublin clubs?

Connacht need to grow the local clubs, for me the "madness" would be giving some great young players to clubs in a Province that is already overflowing with good talent. The Connacht academy players will develop within the training systems and playing for the Eagles as well where there will be plenty of games.

Agree with this. Mightn’t be best for the players in the immediate future but they should help bring up the standards to make Connacht clubs more competitive.

siltirocker · 10-07-2019 11:38am

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Yeah probably a poor choice of words on my part. I agree that it's a big boost to the local clubs having the availability of players of that calibre, just not sure if it's the correct decision for a competition where the academy players will be only available for part of the season, to force them into joining a lower standard team. Particularly when you can't rely on academy players due to the schedules.

Yes, but you can argue the reason these teams aren't doing as well is because their provinces academy players aren't playing there.

Lucas44 · 10-07-2019 11:59am

Wegians89 wrote: »

Agree with this. Mightn’t be best for the players in the immediate future but they should help bring up the standards to make Connacht clubs more competitive.

Fully agree, also I believe it’s geeat for the players as they are one of the better players on the team it allows them to grow into a leadership role and bring that into connacht and allows academy coaches to see what type of players they are and can project to be as a focal part of a team opposed to just another squad member in a big club in dublin. Albeit the standard isn’t as good they’ll get that level of rugby in the Celtic cup

RobbieRuns · 10-07-2019 12:53pm

siltirocker wrote: »

Whilst I respect your point I can't agree with your choice of words as "madness".

Having Connacht's club players within the province was recognised early in the decade as crucial when the PGB was formed. It was seen as being important to have players integrate into the province and not just leave when the home province comes calling. Club affiliation was seen as key, and was mooted by former players that this was an issue. It's no coincidence that Connacht's emergence coincided with Corinthians, Wegians, Buccs having a strong showing about 5/6 years ago.

Agree completely. I remember a game at Corinthians about 5 years ago playing Buccs on a Friday evening under lights both teams were unbeaten in 1B at the time, top of the table clash, full house, game on local radio. Corinthians won it by a point with the last kick of the game from the touchline. Players in that game like Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham, Denis Buckley, James Connolly, Jack Carty, Eoghan Masterson, Danny Qualter and others I am forgetting.

Those are the kind of games that you need back. Sending these players away to other clubs would have been wrong then and it would be now.

testtech05 · 11-07-2019 9:31pm

Some Like It TOH

Anyone interested in tickets for the open session tomorrow? Have 4 but unfortunately I can't get the time off to bring my nephew's as planned.
Anyone wants them pm me and I'll email on.
Cheers

ClanofLams · 15-07-2019 10:03pm

Mul, it's over

James Connolly signed for Nottingham, hopefully works out for him, never let Connacht down.

https://www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/connolly-joins-the-nottingham-back-row

ClanofLams · 17-07-2019 1:07pm

Mul, it's over

Connacht start with Scarlets away, Treviso home, Dragons away and Cheetahs home.

End of season looks fairly tricky Glasgow home Treviso away Ulster home Cardiff away Edinburgh home Munster away

https://www.pro14rugby.org/match-centre/fixtures/

17-07-2019 1:30pm

3 home Friday night games in the Pro 14, wooooooo
Leinster (Nov 8th)
Scarlets (Mar 20th)
Glasgow (Apr 10th)

4 home Saturday night (19:35) matches:
Treviso (Oct 5th)
Cardiff (Feb 15th)
Ulster (Apr 25th)
Edinburgh (May 16th)

3 Saturday evening (17:15) games:
Cheetahs (Oct 26th)
Kings (Nov 30th)
Munster (Dec 21st)

Really happy with the times, and Fridayness of some games

tobdom · 17-07-2019 1:46pm

ClanofLams wrote: »

Connacht start with Scarlets away, Treviso home, Dragons away and Cheetahs home.

End of season looks fairly tricky Glasgow home Treviso away Ulster home Cardiff away Edinburgh home Munster away

https://www.pro14rugby.org/match-centre/fixtures/

Ospreys away being our 5th match, before Leinster at home on 8th Nov. Really should be looking to be unbeaten in the first 5 before meeting Leinster.... easier said than done of course! Particularly with probably the 2 most difficult of those first 5 being away.

MattressRick · 17-07-2019 1:47pm

Mul, it's over

Is priority access working for people? Can't seem to get past the Buy Tickets on Android phone

testtech05 · 17-07-2019 2:08pm

Some Like It TOH

Would the dates/times be subject to change for tv etc or is this all concrete do we know? Looking to see what away trips might suit!

connemara man · 17-07-2019 2:10pm

The Friend Zone

testtech05 wrote: »

Would the dates/times be subject to change for tv etc or is this all concrete do we know? Looking to see what away trips might suit!

No those Are the times for the season

testtech05 · 17-07-2019 2:31pm

Some Like It TOH

connemara man wrote: »

No those Are the times for the season

Great thanks

Lucas44 · 18-07-2019 4:35pm

* don't say it* * don’t say it* * don’t say it* ...
Good to see sevu Reece be rewarded for his super rugby form with a start for the Abs in rugby championship at the weekend

realhorrorshow · 18-07-2019 7:53pm

With all the other provinces having named their academy intakes I'm curious to see who we bring in. The following Ireland u20s are without an academy spot. I’m assuming that Adamson is a done deal.

John McKee (u20) - Hooker
Ryan Lomas - Prop
Luke Masters - Prop
Charlie Ward (u20) - Prop
Ciaran Booth (u20) - Backrow
Luke Clohessy - Backrow
Ronan Watters - Backrow
Cormac Foley - Scrumhalf
David Ryan - Centre
Max O'Reilly (u20) - Back 3
Conor Phillips - Back 3
Rob Russell - Back 3

Of course last year we signed u19s and u18s as well.

Squidgy Black · 18-07-2019 8:17pm

realhorrorshow wrote: »

With all the other provinces having named their academy intakes I'm curious to see who we bring in. The following Ireland u20s are without an academy spot. I’m assuming that Adamson is a done deal.

John McKee (u20) - Hooker
Ryan Lomas - Prop
Luke Masters - Prop
Charlie Ward (u20) - Prop
Ciaran Booth (u20) - Backrow
Luke Clohessy - Backrow
Ronan Watters - Backrow
Cormac Foley - Scrumhalf
David Ryan - Centre
Max O'Reilly (u20) - Back 3
Conor Phillips - Back 3
Rob Russell - Back 3

Of course last year we signed u19s and u18s as well.

McKee and Foley also blocked by the IRFU from joining the Leinster academy.

b.gud · 18-07-2019 9:11pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

McKee and Foley also blocked by the IRFU from joining the Leinster academy.

What was the reason for them being blocked?

Lucas44 · 18-07-2019 11:28pm

realhorrorshow wrote: »

With all the other provinces having named their academy intakes I'm curious to see who we bring in. The following Ireland u20s are without an academy spot. I’m assuming that Adamson is a done deal.

John McKee (u20) - Hooker
Ryan Lomas - Prop
Luke Masters - Prop
Charlie Ward (u20) - Prop
Ciaran Booth (u20) - Backrow
Luke Clohessy - Backrow
Ronan Watters - Backrow
Cormac Foley - Scrumhalf
David Ryan - Centre
Max O'Reilly (u20) - Back 3
Conor Phillips - Back 3
Rob Russell - Back 3

Of course last year we signed u19s and u18s as well.

Lomas in connacht sub academy, out of that list the only players I’d be interested in is booth/watters or Phillips/Russel.. Phillips was starter in 6nations when fit so would be a good coup in a position we are light in

Wegians89 · 18-07-2019 11:40pm

The Friend Zone

Lucas44 wrote: »

Lomas in connacht sub academy, out of that list the only players I’d be interested in is booth/watters or Phillips/Russel.. Phillips was starter in 6nations when fit so would be a good coup in a position we are light in

Wouldn’t say no to a starter from that 20s team but dno if I’d say light in the back three. Is there not a few there already? De buitlear, balaski, Hayes mcnulty
Potentially Peter Sullivan too. Hugh lane in the sub-academy.

Would really like watters.

realhorrorshow · 19-07-2019 11:49am

Lucas44 wrote: »

Lomas in connacht sub academy, out of that list the only players I’d be interested in is booth/watters or Phillips/Russel.. Phillips was starter in 6nations when fit so would be a good coup in a position we are light in

I know. He's very highly thought of in Wegians, although the Ireland u20 management clearly didn't rate him. Either he or Liam Winnett will probably be brought in this season, maybe both.
Agree with with regards to the rest, although we currently have three back rows and four wing/fullbacks in the academy.

Lucas44 · 19-07-2019 12:23pm

realhorrorshow wrote: »

I know. He's very highly thought of in Wegians, although the Ireland u20 management clearly didn't rate him. Either he or Liam Winnett will probably be brought in this season, maybe both.
Agree with with regards to the rest, although we currently have three back rows and four wing/fullbacks in the academy.

Would take either of the two available back 3 over Conor Hayes seeing as he didn’t make any 20 squad this year, Mark balaski going to France for the year on an Erasmus and debuitler should be looking at breaking through full time to senior set up at this year but If Peter sullivan is coming he’d be the no1 priority

realhorrorshow · 19-07-2019 12:50pm

Lucas44 wrote: »

Would take either of the two available back 3 over Conor Hayes seeing as he didn’t make any 20 squad this year, Mark balaski going to France for the year on an Erasmus and debuitler should be looking at breaking through full time to senior set up at this year but If Peter sullivan is coming he’d be the no1 priority

Would love to see us take a punt on Suliivan, think we've been crying out for a powerful winger for years.

Wegians89 · 19-07-2019 1:43pm

The Friend Zone

Heard from a few peter Sullivan is done. He’s following private Connacht academy pages on Instagram too so that seems true

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 12:01pm

Deleted User wrote: »

3 home Friday night games in the Pro 14, wooooooo
Leinster (Nov 8th)
Scarlets (Mar 20th)
Glasgow (Apr 10th)

4 home Saturday night (19:35) matches:
Treviso (Oct 5th)
Cardiff (Feb 15th)
Ulster (Apr 25th)
Edinburgh (May 16th)

3 Saturday evening (17:15) games:
Cheetahs (Oct 26th)
Kings (Nov 30th)
Munster (Dec 21st)

Really happy with the times, and Fridayness of some games

I can't agree with this.

We fought and petitioned long and hard to stop Friday night games happening in the Sportsground ten years ago. Our attendance averages went from 1,800 to 3,800 in one season when the Friday night games were scrapped.

Friday night games exclude everyone outside of Galway City.

E.g. Why in the name of god would you buy a season ticket now if you were from Sligo if its physically not possible to attend a number of games.

The Lost Sheep · 23-07-2019 12:05pm

siltirocker wrote: »

I can't agree with this.

We fought and petitioned long and hard to stop Friday night games happening in the Sportsground ten years ago. Our attendance averages went from 1,800 to 3,800 in one season when the Friday night games were scrapped.

Friday night games exclude everyone outside of Galway City.

E.g. Why in the name of god would you buy a season ticket now if you were from Sligo if its physically not possible to attend a number of games.

and traffic in the city is bad enough as it is getting to games on fridays is ****e. Saturday evenings are best. Ref a game in morning. Watch a game in afternoon then connacht at 5.30/6.

Number 137 · 23-07-2019 12:21pm

Is Ciaran Booth not already in the Sale Sharks Academy?

23-07-2019 12:57pm

siltirocker wrote: »

I can't agree with this.

We fought and petitioned long and hard to stop Friday night games happening in the Sportsground ten years ago. Our attendance averages went from 1,800 to 3,800 in one season when the Friday night games were scrapped.

Friday night games exclude everyone outside of Galway City.

E.g. Why in the name of god would you buy a season ticket now if you were from Sligo if its physically not possible to attend a number of games.

Everyone? Hold up. I lived in Dublin for 5 years and had a season ticket.
I managed to make the majority of Friday night games.

The atmosphere on Friday nights top any other alternative IMO.

The Lost Sheep · 23-07-2019 1:29pm

Number 137 wrote: »

Is Ciaran Booth not already in the Sale Sharks Academy?

he is and signed a long term contract a while back I think.

Deleted User wrote: »

Everyone? Hold up. I lived in Dublin for 5 years and had a season ticket.
I managed to make the majority of Friday night games.

The atmosphere on Friday nights top any other alternative IMO.

ok everyone is exaggerating a bit but Saturdays get far more people and for me you get a better atmosphere on Saturday evenings.

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 1:40pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Everyone? Hold up. I lived in Dublin for 5 years and had a season ticket.
I managed to make the majority of Friday night games.

The atmosphere on Friday nights top any other alternative IMO.

How? Game's were at 19:35. There must of been a catch? I can't see how someone would get off at 5pm, would get home, get out of Dublin city in rush hour traffic, get into Galway on a Friday evening, find parking, get up to the Sportsground, manage to have food, etc in 2 and a half hours.

I'm not doubting you have, but I am sure you can understand my skepticism.

Also again while you might have, it makes no difference to the fact that the fan's forum identified this as thee primary reason for not being able to attend games. And since the change the attendances doubled overnight with those questioned highlighting the day and time.

23-07-2019 1:43pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

he is and signed a long term contract a while back I think.

ok everyone is exaggerating a bit but Saturdays get far more people and for me you get a better atmosphere on Saturday evenings.

Ok, I said it my last post that Friday nights have the best atmosphere. I'm happy to concede that there is very little between Friday and Saturday evenings.
I dont think we generally have had too many games on Saturday evenings, at the 19:35 slot. Maybe I'm wrong about that. 17:35 seemed way more regular.

Saturday nights have the most games this season, with 4.
Then followed by Friday evening with 3.

I can only talk for myself, but the more games at night time, the better.
Alcohol is only topped by a tight game when it comes to creating an atmosphere. I've been to so many HC and league matches at 13:30 or 15:00 on a Saturday, where the atmosphere has been non-existent.

Anyway, we've no control over it. I've no idea what you're talking about in relation to your petition 10 years ago.
Average attendances really only started increasing over 3,000 in 2011 when we qualified for the HC, and we played plenty of Friday night games up until about 2 years ago

23-07-2019 1:47pm

siltirocker wrote: »

How? Game's were at 19:35. There must of been a catch? I can't see how someone would get off at 5pm, would get home, get out of Dublin city in rush hour traffic, get into Galway on a Friday evening, find parking, get up to the Sportsground, manage to have food, etc in 2 and a half hours.

I'm not doubting you have, but I am sure you can understand my skepticism.

Also again while you might have, it makes no difference to the fact that the fan's forum identified this as thee primary reason for not being able to attend games. And since the change the attendances doubled overnight with those questioned highlighting the day and time.

I'd start work early on the Friday, and leave work at 4. I'd get the 4:15 Gobus to Galway. Be in Galway at 18:45. Usually someone would collect my bag, and I'd grab a pint, and go to the Sportsground
I also took some half days

Can you provide some more information about this survey? I'm struggling to remember it (not saying it didnt happen).
What I do question, is your evidence for attendances doubling. I've been a season ticket holder since 2010 and going to games since 06. I have never noted any correlation between an increase in attendance and the timing of fixtures

Attendance jumped with the arrival of HC Cup rugby, and the building of the Clan Terrace

Zzippy · 23-07-2019 1:49pm

Fridays suit me, but it's not about me, it's about getting the most people in. Fridays suit Ulster, how come they were able to get what they needed for home games?

The Lost Sheep · 23-07-2019 1:53pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Ok, I said it my last post that Friday nights have the best atmosphere. I'm happy to concede that there is very little between Friday and Saturday evenings.
I dont think we generally have had too many games on Saturday evenings, at the 19:35 slot. Maybe I'm wrong about that. 17:35 seemed way more regular.

Saturday nights have the most games this season, with 4.
Then followed by Friday evening with 3.

I can only talk for myself, but the more games at night time, the better.
Alcohol is only topped by a tight game when it comes to creating an atmosphere. I've been to so many HC and league matches at 13:30 or 15:00 on a Saturday, where the atmosphere has been non-existent.

Anyway, we've no control over it. I've no idea what you're talking about in relation to your petition 10 years ago.
Average attendances really only started increasing over 3,000 in 2011 when we qualified for the HC, and we played plenty of Friday night games up until about 2 years ago

theres a reason theres a lot of games Saturday evenings. It's what connacht/ more fans want. Fridays around city are bad enough for travel not to mind adding game crowd on top.
I prefer 5.30 or so games
I'd still call them evening games... but fridays dont happen more for good reason and shouldn't.

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 2:08pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I'd start work early on the Friday, and leave work at 4. I'd get the 4:15 Gobus to Galway. Be in Galway at 18:45. Usually someone would collect my bag, and I'd grab a pint, and go to the Sportsground
I also took some half days

That's what I meant by a catch, most aren't afforded those options, like to leave early, have someone collect their gear, etc.

Deleted User wrote: »

Can you provide some more information about this survey? I'm struggling to remember it (not saying it didnt happen).

It was either at the tale end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011. The province set up the Professional Games Board. One of the first things was that they set up a meeting (in the Ardilaun I think or the Days Hotel) for fans to voice their thoughts and concerns. (The meeting essentially helped collect people and helped lead to the formation of the Clan a handful of months later). EDIT: There was also one in The Glasshouse in Sligo, a colleague just informed me.

Deleted User wrote: »

What I do question, is your evidence for attendances doubling. I've been a season ticket holder since 2010 and going to games since 06. I have never noted any correlation between an increase in attendance and the timing of fixtures

The games moved primarily from Friday to Saturday in 2011/12 season. In September 2011, Connacht season ticket sales went over the 3,000 mark for the first time in the club's history, and average attendance for the 2011–12 season saw a 105% increase over the previous season. Connacht's average attendance in home Pro12 matches climbed to 4,653 in the 2011–12 season, and increased further to 5,154 for the 2012–13 season.

I don't know how you haven't seen that having games on a Saturday would increase attendance. Do you not think a family in Sligo, Carrick or Boyle is going to find it much more often an option and a reality to go to these games?

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 2:11pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Attendance jumped with the arrival of HC Cup rugby, and the building of the Clan Terrace

Certainly. But also because more fans can go to games on Saturdays than Fridays. As highlighted by fans that have stressed they can go on Saturdays, not Fridays. For reasons outlined in numerous posts here.

Evil_g · 23-07-2019 2:23pm

Mul, it's over

I live in Dublin and like the Friday games too. Always a better atmosphere and leaves the rest of the weekend free.

I'd imagine there are a lot of supporters who work, or go to college, in Galway who would find it handier to get to Friday games than to get back in again on a Saturday.

I haven't noticed many people complaining about Friday games online, nor do I remember any survey result indicating a preference for Saturdays.

The increase in attendances in 2011/12 was 100% down to HC qualification and associated increase in season ticket sales.

I think 4 Saturdays and 3 Fridays is a reasonable split.

[Edit] Actually, it's 3 home games on a Friday, and 7 on a Saturday. What are you even complaining about?

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 2:38pm

Evil_g wrote: »

I live in Dublin and like the Friday games too. Always a better atmosphere and leaves the rest of the weekend free.

I'd imagine there are a lot of supporters who work, or go to college, in Galway who would find it handier to get to Friday games than to get back in again on a Saturday.

I haven't noticed many people complaining about Friday games online, nor do I remember any survey result indicating a preference for Saturdays.

The increase in attendances in 2011/12 was 100% down to HC qualification and associated increase in season ticket sales.

I think 4 Saturdays and 3 Fridays is a reasonable split.

There was no survey. At a fan's forum set up by the PGB it was mentioned by a large number. Also number of the clubs also contacted the province stating their preference for Saturday games as with this they could organise buses and the like up and down.

To be clear here, I prefer Friday games. I lived in The Docks in Galway like. I'm just stating what went down at the time.

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 2:43pm

Evil_g wrote: »

I live in Dublin and like the Friday games too. Always a better atmosphere and leaves the rest of the weekend free.

I'd imagine there are a lot of supporters who work, or go to college, in Galway who would find it handier to get to Friday games than to get back in again on a Saturday.

I haven't noticed many people complaining about Friday games online, nor do I remember any survey result indicating a preference for Saturdays.

The increase in attendances in 2011/12 was 100% down to HC qualification and associated increase in season ticket sales.

I think 4 Saturdays and 3 Fridays is a reasonable split.

This also simply isn't true. It certainly had a massive impact but it was not 100% down to this. I worked with numerous people from the clubs around the province, with the branches secretary, and it was mentioned again and again and again and again how the Friday games weren't feasible for fans in Sligo, Ballina, Carrick, Clifden, etc. And that with that sea change they were now able to increase their attendance tenfold. And they did.

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 2:49pm

Evil_g wrote: »

Actually, it's 3 home games on a Friday, and 7 on a Saturday. What are you even complaining about?

Friday games are more difficult for the fan base to attend than Saturday games. It's being discussed in the posts above.

Evil_g · 23-07-2019 2:55pm

Mul, it's over

siltirocker wrote: »

Friday games are more difficult for the fan base to attend than Saturday games. It's being discussed in the posts above.

They are more difficult for some of the fan base.

Some people like them.

There are the same number of Friday games this season as there was in the 2011/12 season.

The Lost Sheep · 23-07-2019 2:59pm

Evil_g wrote: »

They are more difficult for some of the fan base.

Some people like them.

There are the same number of Friday games this season as there was in the 2011/12 season.

more difficult for majority who are based within the province and CR cant forgery about them. I can quite confidently say the numbers preferring Friday games will be that bit less than those who prefer Saturdays.

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 3:01pm

Evil_g wrote: »

They are more difficult for some of the fan base.

Some people like them.

There are the same number of Friday games this season as there was in the 2011/12 season.

Myself included.

I was simply highlighting that I don't think more should be celebrated, as they are more difficult for some of the fan base. (As in the wider fan base which find Saturdays easier to attend than Fridays as oppose to vice versa).

Evil_g · 23-07-2019 3:02pm

Mul, it's over

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

more difficult for majority who are based within the province and CR cant forgery about them. I can quite confidently say the numbers preferring Friday games will be that bit less than those who prefer Saturdays.

Which is probably why there are more than twice as many games on Saturday this season.

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 3:04pm

Evil_g wrote: »

Which is probably why there are more than twice as many games on Saturday this season.

Certainly is. No doubt.

The t- was over that not being acknowledged.

23-07-2019 3:10pm

siltirocker wrote: »

That's what I meant by a catch, most aren't afforded those options, like to leave early, have someone collect their gear, etc.

There are 3 games this season on a Friday night. If you really want to go, can you not book a half day, or day off? It's not really doing anything extraordinary. Say you get 20 days holidays a year. 3 half days leave you with 18.5 days left

siltirocker wrote: »

It was either at the tale end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011. The province set up the Professional Games Board. One of the first things was that they set up a meeting (in the Ardilaun I think or the Days Hotel) for fans to voice their thoughts and concerns. (The meeting essentially helped collect people and helped lead to the formation of the Clan a handful of months later). EDIT: There was also one in The Glasshouse in Sligo, a colleague just informed me.

I remember the PGB. Dont remember these meetings, but I'm not doubting you in the slightest

siltirocker wrote: »

The games moved primarily from Friday to Saturday in 2011/12 season. In September 2011, Connacht season ticket sales went over the 3,000 mark for the first time in the club's history, and average attendance for the 2011–12 season saw a 105% increase over the previous season. Connacht's average attendance in home Pro12 matches climbed to 4,653 in the 2011–12 season, and increased further to 5,154 for the 2012–13 season.

I don't know how you haven't seen that having games on a Saturday would increase attendance. Do you not think a family in Sligo, Carrick or Boyle is going to find it much more often an option and a reality to go to these games?

In the 2011/2012 season, there were 3 home Connacht matches played on Friday evenings - Dragons, Treviso and Edinburgh
Same as this season. I disagree that was the major impact in ticket numbers.
The Clan Terrace and Heineken Cup drummed up a huge amount of interest - imo

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 3:14pm

Deleted User wrote: »

There are 3 games this season on a Friday night. If you really want to go, can you not book a half day, or day off? It's not really doing anything extraordinary. Say you get 20 days holidays a year. 3 half days leave you with 18.5 days left

100%. But again, it's a catch. On a Saturday the majority of fan's outside of Galway won't have to that.

Deleted User wrote: »

I disagree that was the major impact in ticket numbers.
The Clan Terrace and Heineken Cup drummed up a huge amount of interest - imo

And to be honest I think we are probably being pedantic with one another. From my understanding I'd have it as 50%-60% the reasoning, you would probably have it south of 25%. We'll have to disagree.

23-07-2019 3:22pm

siltirocker wrote: »

100%. But again, it's a catch. On a Saturday the majority of fan's outside of Galway won't have to that.

And to be honest I think we are probably being pedantic with one another. From my understanding I'd have it as 50%-60% the reasoning, you would probably have it south of 25%. We'll have to disagree.

Yes, let's stop.
People like different days for matches. /fin

siltirocker · 23-07-2019 3:24pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I remember the PGB. Dont remember these meetings, but I'm not doubting you in the slightest

First one was in The Sportsground on 20th July 2011. It doubled as the opening of the Connacht Clan.

evil_seed · 24-07-2019 11:34am

The Friend Zone

Did we all see the new training gear. I like the look of it. And guess what... I like the crest now. It looks great on the gear.

Diabhal Beag · 24-07-2019 12:44pm

Prefer Saturdays myself. Easier to get to, not half as much traffic and allows pints either side.

Connacht Team Talk Thread V - The Friend Zone

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