Bohs cap Aviva opener at 30,000 and won’t budge, even if demand surges

Bohs' Ross Tierney celebrates at the Aviva. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Bohemians won’t be changing their decision of limiting their Aviva Stadium showcase opener to 30,000 regardless of demand.

The concept of switching venues from Dalymount Park to the national stadium proved a money-spinner last year as the Sunday afternoon derby against Shamrock Rovers attracted 33,000 patrons.