John_B81 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31829154 Qatar confirm they will be based at St Georges Park (so much for the FA and their stance on corruption at FIFA and the Qatar World Cup..............) and that a game v Northern Ireland is being arranged for somewhere in the midlands on the 31st of May. Basically they're saying that they're against the Qatar World Cup etc but they're happy to take Qatar's money when it suits them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Though not admitting they were wrong, the SFA have basically dug themselves out of that hole with the free tickets for Gibraltar and N.Ireland games, and a reduced rate against N.Ireland. Game to Boycott was England, this game is so uninspiring that a boycott from the fans would not be felt to send out a message. Interestingly, no way would they get anywhere near a half decent crowd at Hampden for this (even if they give away more free tickets).... trip to Easter Road, Aberdeen or Rugby Park? Rugby Park please. Would it having an artificial surface be an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 lesser hampden would suffice for this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Rugby Park please. Would it having an artificial surface be an issue? Not 100% sure. Only if its FIFA 2 Star approved Surface, which I believe it is, as the U17's played there two weeks ago.... not sure what the case would be for a full international Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstroma Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 The Hawthorns would be great, home game for Fletch and Morrison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 If they are playing NI then it won't clash with our Cup Final. May have a clash with the playoff final though. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Should attend with anti-slavery banners in Arabic to the fore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girvanTA Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Shetland would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Actually, scrap my earlier suggestion. A nice, big pro-slavery/ kafala piece of hadith literature ought to do it. The excuse then is that we were trying to fit in with Qatari culture and stick up for their employment law practices. Authorities damed if they do anything about it and damned if they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Qatar would certainly not be my choice of oposition, mainly due to loss of World Ranking points (even with a win) so close to the WC draw in July. However, I always look forward to Scotland games and will be good to go to another one before the Ireland game. If it is priced well (around £15) and it goes ahead in Scotland (probably Easter Road) then I see no reason why it shouldn't attract a decent crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Qatar would certainly not be my choice of oposition, mainly due to loss of World Ranking points (even with a win) so close to the WC draw in July. That was my first thought. We have already sold off our chances of moving up a pot by playing England and now this. The SFA are determined to prove they are not fit for purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 That was my first thought. We have already sold off our chances of moving up a pot by playing England and now this. The SFA are determined to prove they are not fit for purpose. Ca$h is king ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigieBrown Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Qatar is a fundamentally corrupt country with no humans rights and the only people that matter to the Arabs are themselves. SFA is interested in $$$$$ and Qatar have those in abundance. Any game against these would be purely for financial reasons. Obvious equation that the SFA would arrange such a meaningless and useless fixture if they got a few $$$$$ regardless of ranking points or any public opinion perspective. Possible venues is another issue... there are loads of grounds around the Midlands that would be big enough to cope with such a game. Burton Albion would probably do the job! The SFA would normally want to save money by hosting at Hampden - but then again is there any point in holding the game there for a sub 10,000 crowd at £10 / ticket? So where else??? There are loads of grounds around the Midlands that would fit the bill. Man City would not be a surprise either. Easter Road or Killie would both be suitable. Likeliest in my opinion would be a cheap London venue... Fulham, QPR, Charlton or easiest for the Qataris might be Watford - they are a lazy lazy country and will do whatever suits them easiest... Shame on the SFA if they move forward with this - yet again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maradona75 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Game is at easter road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Game is at easter road Has that been confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Sauce? Edited March 13, 2015 by Bristolhibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 So I'm on course to be a 10 pointer I'll be able to put myself upon a pedestal and frown upon all the peasants with the wee piss poor effort feathers and trainers with a kilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Game is at easter road Source ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassrubber Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Shady Petrie at it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartan davie Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 tannadice that way the arabs will think it is a home game plus just over 13,000 full house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Northern Ireland confirm their game v Qatar will take place at Crewe on the 31st of May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Northern Ireland confirm their game v Qatar will take place at Crewe on the 31st of May. So approx 2/3 - 10th June likely for us ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 So approx 2/3 - 10th June likely for us ? Wednesday night in Stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyal Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wednesday night in Stoke. Ah the glamour of international friendlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wish the sfa would announce this, if its getting played south need book time off work and with it being end of May or start of June alot folk already booked time off for holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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