CORK CITY HAVE announced that the naming rights for Turner’s Cross are available to buy.
The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division club say renaming their home ground, owned by the Munster Football Association, is one of several “exciting commercial opportunities” on offer.
With the current campaign postponed until 19 June at the earliest due to the spread of Covid-19, the 2017 double winners have been forced to lay off players and staff temporarily.
FORAS, the supporters trust that owns and controls City, has been exploring ways to bring in much-needed funds over the coming months, such as the Rebel Army Rewind streaming service on Patreon and a season-long subscription to their programme, City Edition, for €35.
“We would like to thank everyone who has been in contact with the club over the past couple of weeks for their support,” a club update released today reads.
“As ever, our primary concern is for the safety and well-being of our players, staff, supporters, sponsors, and our wider community. We would urge everyone to follow all of the advice from the government and other relevant authorities.
We would also like to thank our players and staff for their professionalism over this period, during what has been a difficult time for all of us.
“The club has been inundated with enquiries from people seeking to offer support, and work has been ongoing behind the scenes to give people as many different avenues as possible to do just that.”
So, what would City fans like to see the Cross renamed as? The42 columnist John O’Sullivan has put forward ‘The Freyne Arena’ as an early suggestion.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the commercial opportunities, email Paul Deasy at commercial@corkcityfc.ie.
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I’d never even pretend to be much of a football fan, but when this crisis is over I’ll make a point of going to a couple of games. Might only be 15-20€ for a ticket but multiply that by 500 people and it would be a great help to any LOI club.
@Con Al: That’s about the same cost of three pints in Cork city it’s not a huge amount , few beers before and find a nice beer garden after. Football and beer on a Friday evening what more can you ask for..
@Con Al: not all hero’s wear capes
@Con Al: i used to love going to the Cross when i loved in Cork. Always had a good time.wish locals would support the club more. It’s nothing but a plus for the city to have a successful club going well.
@Con Al: you won’t be disappointed Con. I’ve been bringing my son to rovers home games for the last year and a half. We love spending Friday nights watching good football in a great atmosphere. From epic games against Dundalk and Bohs to sunshine drenched euro games, nothing beats being there as the action unfolds. If only more people knew the joy of watching live football. I’m a lifelong Liverpool fan, but I enjoy going to live games as much as watching Liverpool now. It’s great to support your local team.
They can call it what they like. It will always be referred to as “The Cross”. Or for oldies like myself, The Box.
I’m the meantime maybe it would be an idea to rename the Delaney Stand. Just saying like…
The English Market Turners Cross.
Great club, Irish football needs them, hope they get through these difficult times.
The Double Cross
The Kellogg’s box
Try to get Ford involved nothing better than a load of yanks with roots to Cork owning a football club. Surely Clonakilty Pudding could step in, and get a tax relief from the gov.