Galway FC

What happenin with Mervue and Salthill?

They going down to junior again?

Tugboats wrote: »

We had SD Galway to support but nobody did

That was Salthill Devon. Why would anybody not affiliated with Salthill Devon support them? Just because they wore maroon and played in Terryland didn't make them a club representing all of Galway, and thankfully the Galway public saw through it.

The current situation is also very questionable, especially considering nobody knows if a co-op structure will be set up. Going to be interesting to see how it pans out.

Tugboats wrote: »

Will galway Utd supporters have any problem with players affiliated with SD playing for the new team

You mean hold it against them that they played for someone else while there was (and continues to be) no team representing Galway in the LOI?

Don't be daft.

Tugboats wrote: »

and will they have any problem with the new team training in Drum?

I didn't hear that is was actually decided this would be happening, but I would have a big problem with it IF Salthill wanted to charge for it, which was suggested a few months ago, among other things.

If they are truly behind Galway FC, they won't be taking every opportunity to route the Comer sponsorship money out of Galway FC.

If GUST wanted to charge Galway FC for providing a facility/service, there would be war.

I keep hearing the word "merger" in relation to Galway FC. That implies resources being pooled. I can't see Salthill sharing anything without something substantial in return.

Interviews from the launch yesterday evening.

Galway FC chairman makes powerful speech - Audio

- Bernie O'Connell, Chairman Galway FC

Galway FC launch interviews - Audio

- Tommy Dunne, team manager

- Declan McDonnell, Mervue United

- Ollie Daniels, Salthill Devon

- Tommy Lally, GUST

- Bernie O'Connell, Galway FC chairman

- John Delaney

Patrickheg wrote: »

Heard a clip from an interview with John Delaney at the event. He is a serious <less of this please>
A question was asked about the vacant team place in div 1 and his reply was effectively how great he is and his love from Kerry. Worth every cent of his €430k salary!

Hes also one of the primary reasons for the club now forming so hes doing something right.

walrusgumble wrote: »

Hope Salthill and Mervue keep triving in some existence as both have great set ups (well, Salthill, facility wise) and both clubs have an excellent history at underage level

Their senior LOI presence was only a small part of their clubs and I understand that they are retaining their FAI U19 League squads for 5 years, with no underage structure attached to Galway FC whatsoever. They will have enjoyed being in it while they were there, but as far as I know, there is no appetite among their membership to be in the LOI. It just costs too much to compete for clubs like them. Huge clubs, but wouldn't have the means to keep it up long-term.

Match Report: Galway FC 2-1 Dundalk

Fans forum

24 players signed up. Maybe another one or two more.

Goalkeepers:
Ronan Forde, Connor Gleeson, Ger Hanley, James Keane

Defenders:
Martin Conneely, Mike Elwood, Cian Fadden, Colm Horgan, Ross Kenny, James O'Donnell, Marty Owens, Paul Sinnott (Capt.), Stephen Walsh

Midfielders:
Ronan Conlon, Ryan Connolly, Sean Gavin, Marc Ludden, Alan Murphy, Gary Shanahan, Noel Varley,

Forwards:
Vinny Faherty, Jake Keegan, Ryan Manning, Jason Molloy.

Sligo Rovers 2-1 Galway FC - Match report

Timmy Byrne?! I think it's Alex you mean.

Galway FC 1-0 Athlone Town, full time result.

Stephen Walsh the scorer.

Match report.

civis_liberalis wrote: »

Report: Mervue United 2-6 Galway FC

They seem to be doing well. Anyone been to any of the games?

baldshin wrote: »

Was at the limerick game. Lost one nil but was impressed, looked a tidy enough outfit happy to play football on the ground, unlike the hoofball of the Galway United era. Downfall may be the lack of a composed finisher.

you must not have gone to many games. There was great football played under Jeff Kenna Ian foster and the first year of Blackie.

Aiel wrote: »

lack of quality striker might hinder them but overall I was impressed.

I don't think Dunne needs to worry about strikers. Faherty is too good for the First Division and Ryan Manning has been playing a lot so isn't playing as much in pre-season. He is a real talent.

Jake Keegan, the American striker could score a fair few goals in the division. Not signed to make up the numbers.

Could have done with another quality centre-mid and centre half. Left-back could be problem now too.

Alan Murphy coming back from injury next month will be like a new signing. He will be a huge player.

gordongekko wrote: »

you must not have gone to many games. There was great football played under Jeff Kenna Ian foster and the first year of Blackie.

Season ticket holder for many a year!! Though I will concede they played some decent stuff under Foster. Agree with the posters above about Ryan Connolly, looks a great player! Was also impressed by the right winger, Shanahan I think his name was??

Off to Australia in April so unfortunately will only get in one or two games in before I leave, so this thread will be well watched by me!

Audio: Interview with Alan Murphy, Vinny Faherty and Ryan Connolly on Galway Bay FM this evening - 11:27

Looking forward to the first game tomorrow, hope there is a decent attendance and performance to go with it.

How much is it in to night?

Foxx92 wrote: »

Tenner for adults, 7 for students/OAP

Good value.

Mars Bar wrote: »

Civis, were you wearing a greyish jacket and black jeans and glasses? I think that was you sitting to the right of me and then behind me a little in to the second half.

Yes Inspector. Sure I met you before like...

Report: Galway FC 2-0 Mayo League

Attendance was about 150 from what I read.