IFA Snub Fans - Refuse Debate
The Irish FA have been accused of ignoring the fans after they failed to send any representatives to a public debate on Northern Ireland’s new stadium. 4 members of the Irish FA were invited to speak to the representatives present to explain their support for the Maze despite the overwhelming opposition of the fans. One of those sent apologies that they couldn’t make it while the other three, including Howard Wells (Chief Executive) and James Boyce (the President, who claims to want a stadium in Belfast but yet won’t translate this want into any form of action) simply didn’t turn up. S4B understands they were in Germany for a meeting however reliable sources indicate that both the internet and telephones have indeed reached Germany and yet no apologies were received. Edwin Poots, contrary to our earlier report, found time to attend the debate and reports indicate that those present were impressed with his speaking but remained unconvinced by his defence of the Maze plans.
Gary McAllister from the Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters’ Clubs was baffled that the IFA are still refusing to explain their support for the white elephant to their disgruntled customers - the fans. “We have yet to get an honest answer from the IFA as to whether they are supporting the Maze site, no matter how many times we have asked.”
Mr McAllister went on to explain that the government were guilty abusing sport for political ends. “The Government has shrouded this in secrecy and won’t tell us how much the project will cost or why they chose it over the Belfast proposals… It’s not a sporting decision - the Maze is not in the interests of football as it is too big and doesn’t have good enough transport links.”
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