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BOHEMIANS could use the Aviva Stadium on an occasional basis whilst the rebuilding of Dalymount Park takes place.
That is according to League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon, who revealed ticket sales for their February 16 clash against Shamrock Rovers have surpassed the 20,000 mark.
At a media briefing, Scanlon also confirmed there would be no increase to the League’s prize fund, despite its four-year TV deal with Virgin Media.
The Gypsies switched their opening game of the league campaign from Dalymount to Lansdowne Road.
But Scanlon admitted that – whilst a full-time relocation to the Aviva Stadium for the 2026 and 2027 seasons would not be practical – Bohs could use it for some fixtures alongside another temporary home.
Scanlon said: “With the amount of games the club would have to play, I don’t think there would be the space in the Aviva Stadium to play there all the time.
“They are playing here in a few weeks’ time and the club will have the opportunity to negotiate with the Aviva Stadium the same way Leinster Rugby have. If it’s something the club wants to look at, it will be an option.
“Any of the venues the club use would have to meet the club licensing standards.
“In the main that is a club in one single venue, but given the significance of the upgrades going on, there’s going to be some flexibility required and Bohemians have a request to potentially play in a second venue then that is a possibility.”
Bohs – who have already ruled out Parnell Park as an option – have limited options for the two years they are due to be out of Dalymount during construction work.
Scanlon admitted: “There are not many options with stadiums in general across the country but it’s a massively positive thing that Dalymount Park is being upgraded.”
A healthy gate next month could tempt clubs to use Lansdowne Road more often.
Scanlon said: “We are in and around 20,000. It’s been really strong. It’s pretty much five times what Dalymount can hold and we’re still two-and-a-half weeks away so it’s positive.
“The club has done a huge amount of work to get the fixture here in the first place and the two clubs have co-operated positively.”
Sales to date could point to a crowd of 30,000 on the day but Scanlon said: “There was never really a direct figure on it, it was very much a trial game.
“It’s more a question for Bohemians than us but we’re very encouraged by the ticket sales to date.”
Scanlon said other clubs could look to use the stadium if they wanted but added:
“It’s an expensive venue to use. It wouldn’t be the case that a regular fixture here would be financially viable.
“It has to be a big jump for that to happen. This fixture has already seen that.”
Scanlon said that, with Drogheda United installing around 300 new seats and rebuilding their dressing rooms, there would be no derogations issued for grounds which do not meet club licensing requirements.
He said it was too early to say if damage done to Bishopsgate and Finn Park by Storm Éowyn could result in Longford Town and Finn Harps being unable to play games there in the early part of the season.
Scanlon said: “There is the visible damage which we could all see, the wall which has fallen down in Longford but there could be other damage done too. The clubs will have to redo their safety certs.
“But if there is a stand which has to be closed, the work Longford have done to make it a 5,000 seater stadium means there is plenty of other space.”
Whilst there will be no increase in the €125,000 the Premier Division winners receive this year, Scanlon pointed out that club funding – including the removal of affiliation fees – by the FAI had increased by 205 percent from 2019 to 2025.
And he highlighted how clubs – bar Shamrock Rovers – who were in the Premier Division last season will receive a core payment of €288,622 in core solidarity funding from Uefa, plus at least another €77,777 based on the Hoops’ progress in Europe.
First Division clubs will get €45,840 after top-flight clubs agreed to give the maximum 15 percent of the increased kitty to the second tier.
But it means newly-promoted Cork City will receive significantly less than those they are in competition with this season.
Scanlon said: “It’s not ideal, but that is how Uefa structure it.”
Michael Oliver should not be exposed to Arsenal fans after death threats over Lewis-Skelly red card, says ex-Prem ref
MICHAEL OLIVER should not be given any Arsenal games by his refereeing bosses.
SunSport whistler, ex-Prem ref Mark Halsey, says it is common sense to keep Oliver away from Gunners games for a while after he and his family were given police protection off the back of death threats.
Cops have been making round-the-clock checks on Oliver’s family home after he was the subject of sick abuse due to the controversial red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly in Arsenal’s win at Wolves, which has now been overturned.
PGMOL protocol means that Oliver is unlikely to take charge of an Arsenal game in the coming weeks.
Halsey said: “The PGMOL will keep him away from Arsenal for a while, which is the right thing to do.
“When there is friction between a ref and a club that is the right thing to do, why create a problem for yourself.
“Taking him away from Arsenal is not derogatory towards Michael and his ability. It is common sense.”
Oliver’s integrity has also come under serious scrutiny following the incident.
Halsey added: “That does not come into it, you cannot question the integrity of a referee.
“The referee goes out and referees what is in front of him.
“There are millions of people watching him, he has an evaluation on his game too. You don’t prejudge anything.”
Halsey also feels there needs to be more protection for top officials, with their hectic schedule adding further strain.
Oliver is back in action taking charge of Barcelona v Atalanta in the Champions League tomorrow and will be at Portman Road for Ipswich v Southampton on Saturday.
He has also been appointed to officiate the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on February 12 – another high profile game – and will likely be given an FA Cup fourth round game next weekend.
Former ref Mark Halsey said: “Michael is our best referee by far.
“He is reffing week in, week out. Perhaps PGMOL are not looking after him.
“Players lose form and have indifferent performances, it’s the same with referees. They are out every week and also used in the VAR hub.
“There has to be accountability when they put in a poor performance. I am not blaming the referees, it is the leadership and the direction coming from PGMOL management.
“Howard Webb hasn’t got the right personnel below him in coaching terms.”
Halsey himself has been the subject of death threats following a Liverpool vs Manchester United game in 2012, which left him fearing for his safety.
He said: “I have been there and been through it. You fear for your safety, but luckily for me nothing happened.
“I had just come back from cancer, my wife had Leukaemia and they wanted both of us to die, they wanted my illness to come back.
“They wanted to do horrible things to my daughter.
“I received a letter in the post saying there is a bullet waiting for you.
“You expect abuse from fans in the terraces, you are a uniform.
“Because you are the ref they feel they have the right to have a go at you. You have to have mental toughness about you to survive.
“I commend him for going back out, Michael is mentally tough and a strong character. Michael always does the best games because he is trusted by management.”
Arsenal player ratings: David Raya saves all three-points for Arsenal but Trossard’s woeful deliveries an issue again
ARSENAL finally won a match with ten-men after Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off.
It was the Gunners’ fourth sending off this season and they had not won any of their matches without 11 players this term.
But Arsenal showed their character and battled past Wolves 1-0.
Here is how SunSport rated the players’ performances.
DAVID RAYA – 8/10
Very little to do until the 63rd minute when he brilliantly tipped a deflected Matheus Cunha effort wide. He then stopped Rayan Ait-Nouri in a one-on-one in the 84th minute.
MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 6
Was having another fine game before being the victim of one of most ludicrous red cards in Prem history. His cynical trip was worthy of a yellow and nothing more.
WILLIAM SALIBA – 7
Arsenal just look so solid with him in this backline. A welcome return from a minor hamstring injury. Kept Cunha at bay.
GABRIEL – 7
Led from the front and put his body on the line. Constantly headed away from danger.
JURRIEN TIMBER – 6
Hit with some nasty challenges that required treatment – including one that had Joao Gomes sent off – but carried on playing and was resolute.
DECLAN RICE – 7
More of a goal threat than in recent weeks and stood up when Arsenal needed him.
THOMAS PARTEY – 7
Steady Eddie for most parts back in his favoured midfield position after spells at right-back this season. Displayed his importance to this side once more.
ETHAN NWANERI – 6
Unfortunately made way at half-time as a sacrificial lamb following Lewis-Skelly’s sending off. Was a lively, creative spark in the first-half.
LEANDRO TROSSARD – 5
In the absence of Bukayo Saka, the Belgian is on corner-taking duty, but his deliveries were woeful. A quiet afternoon that sums up why he is in and out of the team currently.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6
Was lacking that clinical edge in the first half, but came up with the cross after the break that led to Arsenal’s vital opener.
KAI HAVERTZ – 7
Missed two glorious first half chances with his head and another in the second half, but worked tirelessly on his own – especially with Arsenal down to ten.
SUBS:
RICCARDO CALAFIORI (NWANERI, 45) – 8
The sort of goal that keeps title dreams alive. Added real height and danger aerially, as well as a sweet volley from a tough angle.
KIERAN TIERNEY (MARTINELLI, 87) – N/A
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