Limerick FC

Jofspring · 08-11-2010 7:45pm

John Tierney is leaving the club. Very bad news for us. He is a fantastic player. Scully will need to bring in two or 3 good players to make up for his loss.

Squad Update for Season 2011.

Insect Overlord · 08-11-2010 9:48pm

I hope Tierney goes on to the next level, he's a real quality player.
Big loss for Limerick is right.

Soulcrew09 · 08-11-2010 10:19pm

John's workrate was unreal, fans loved that. Even when he was having a barren spell he was creating goals.

Anything other than moving to the Premier would be a huge set back for him IMO

The Snipe · 13-11-2010 2:18am

Would much prefer to lose kelly imho.

Jofspring · 13-11-2010 8:50pm

XiledSniper wrote: »

Would much prefer to lose kelly imho.

Kelly is gone though.

2011 Squad Update:

Pat Purcell
Andrew Bhandarkar
Garbhan Coughlan
Darren Coleman
Jeffrey Judge
Brian McCarthy
Brian O'Callaghan
Stephen O'Flynn
David O'Leary

Insect Overlord · 13-11-2010 8:53pm

Any word on what Shane Clarke will do?

Jofspring · 13-11-2010 9:07pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Any word on what Shane Clarke will do?

Some people think he might follow Tierney out of the club but who knows. Limerick want to make a serious run at winning the league next season and not just go for a promotion place so he could be interested in staying for that reason alone.

Soulcrew09 · 29-11-2010 3:38pm

Limerick Football Club
www.limerickfc.ie

Squad News
Wednesday 24th November 2010

Limerick FC is delighted to announce that Garry Sheahan has signed with the Club for season 2011.
Shane Tracy has also re-signed for next season.
Pat Scully said: “Garry is a player we have tried to get back to Limerick on three occasions. I feel we have signed one of the best forwards in the First Division. He will bring real speed to our front line and he is a great finisher. He is the right age to be part of our success for years to come.”
“I'm delighted Shane has re-signed. He has been a big player for us since I came to the Club. Shane is a top quality player who has a knack for scoring goals and will be a vital part of the Club's future ambitions.”
Garry and Shane join the following players in next season's squad:

Andrew Bhandarkar
Garbhan Coughlan
Darren Coleman
Shane Cusack
Jeffrey Judge
Brian McCarthy
Bryan Murphy
Brian O'Callaghan
Stephen O'Flynn
David O'Leary
Pat Purcell
Padraic Quinn

“We're in talks with a number of players at the moment and I can see that the players out there are positive about Limerick as a club in progression,” said Pat Scully. “We won't be signing many players as everyone at the Club has worked very hard on our underage system and we have some excellent young players who will be part of next season's squad. But we have identified three or four players who we feel can improve us that extra bit we need and I can assure the supporters that myself and the board are working hard to assemble a team we can all be proud of.”

Loyalty Card

http://limerickfc.ie/commercial/loyaltycard.html

seachto7 · 29-11-2010 4:09pm

I know I asked already, but anyone know where I could pick up the latest home shirt...

osarusan · 29-11-2010 4:27pm

seachto7 wrote: »

I know I asked already, but anyone know where I could pick up the latest home shirt...

I don't think there is one available as the shirt for the next season hasn't been designed yet (think even the kit supplier is being negotiated).

Soulcrew09 · 30-11-2010 12:53pm

seachto7 wrote: »

I know I asked already, but anyone know where I could pick up the latest home shirt...

Have you contacted the club? details on the website (bottom of page)

http://limerickfc.ie/home/home.html

Online shop

http://limerickfc.ie/merchandise/index.html

Dont think the latest home jersey is on it though, might want to contact the club for that. Personally im waiting for the new season to see what Umbro come up with this year as so far the kits aint fantastic.

Jofspring · 30-11-2010 2:24pm

Soulcrew09 wrote: »

Personally im waiting for the new season to see what Umbro come up with this year as so far the kits aint fantastic.

I actually liked last seasons kit for the first game of the season with the smal greyhound on it. When i saw the jersey for sale though with the big white patch on the front for the sponsor it put me right off it. I'm sure this was more to do with the greyhound board wanting the sponsor to be clearer.

If the kit sponsor is being negotiated hopefully we could be looking at a short sleeve jersey next season.

Soulcrew09 · 30-11-2010 2:36pm

Jofspring wrote: »

If the kit sponsor is being negotiated hopefully we could be looking at a short sleeve jersey next season.

Umbro again id say, club has a good deal with them regarding the amount of gear (jerseys, shorts, socks, t shirts, polos, tracksuits, jackers ect...) they provide for the senior, A team, u20's, ladies and all the underage camps.

Unfortunetly from a fans point of view the jerseys are all long sleeved. Someone told me before you had to order a minimum of 500 jerseys from Umbro in order for them to design you a personalised jersey instead of them giving you one off their book.

Risk worth taking in my view (bought 5 of the errea kits myself 3 years ago)

Jofspring · 30-11-2010 3:10pm

Soulcrew09 wrote: »

Umbro again id say, club has a good deal with them regarding the amount of gear (jerseys, shorts, socks, t shirts, polos, tracksuits, jackers ect...) they provide for the senior, A team, u20's, ladies and all the underage camps.

Unfortunetly from a fans point of view the jerseys are all long sleeved. Someone told me before you had to order a minimum of 500 jerseys from Umbro in order for them to design you a personalised jersey instead of them giving you one off their book.

Risk worth taking in my view (bought 5 of the errea kits myself 3 years ago)

Heard that about ordering short sleeve alright.

I bought 2 home jerseys and 1 away one that time. Remember a few mates picked up the home and away kits that season also. Main reason was the short sleeve.

If next seasons was short personally i'd probably buy the home, away and 3rd. Not many others probably would though.

If the long sleeve is nice next season i'll pick it up. As i say the main thing that put me off last season was the sponsor on it. It made the jersey look very cheap. Dunalk always have nice umbro gear. Also the retro St.Pats one last season was nice.

Limerck look to finalise squad ny December

Soulcrew09 · 01-12-2010 5:53pm

Limerick Football Club www.limerickfc.ie

Squad News

Wednesday 1st December 2010

Limerick FC is delighted to announce that John Frost (Sporting Fingal) has signed with the Club for season 2011.
John said: “I'm delighted to sign with Limerick FC. My family is from Limerick and I'm very proud of my Limerick roots, so I was delighted when this opportunity arose, to play for my ‘real’ home club.
“But importantly, this is also a club with ambition and I look forward to playing my part in our push to get Limerick promoted to the Premier Division.”
Pat Scully said: “John's signing shows that, as a club, we can attract Premier players. I have always rated John very highly. He will bring great experience and character to the team and will be a great example for the young players to learn from.”

osarusan · 01-12-2010 6:09pm

We struggled all season at left full. All three goals in the 3-1 loss to Cork, and the goal in the 1-0 loss to Shels were directly/indirectly a result of not having a genuine left full back there. This is a good signing from that perspective.

Jofspring · 07-12-2010 8:10pm

Barry Ryan (GK) has signed for Limerick.

He is the older brother of Dave Ryan. Very experienced keeper that is of Premier standard. Top signing for Limerick. A great squad is being assembled this season.

Jofspring · 13-12-2010 3:14pm

For anyone that may be interested season tickets are now on sale with early bird offers.

http://limerickfc.ie/home/news/101210seasonticket.html

seachto7 · 13-12-2010 6:48pm

Soulcrew09 wrote: »

Umbro again id say, club has a good deal with them regarding the amount of gear (jerseys, shorts, socks, t shirts, polos, tracksuits, jackers ect...) they provide for the senior, A team, u20's, ladies and all the underage camps.

Unfortunetly from a fans point of view the jerseys are all long sleeved. Someone told me before you had to order a minimum of 500 jerseys from Umbro in order for them to design you a personalised jersey instead of them giving you one off their book.

Risk worth taking in my view (bought 5 of the errea kits myself 3 years ago)

I'd be happy with the longsleeve top. Mate of mine in Aus got a nice present a few years back of the white Lim top, short sleeve, with just 37 on as the "sponsor"

Soulcrew09 · 14-12-2010 3:27am

Online shop and club contact details here. http://limerickfc.ie/home/home.html

osarusan · 20-12-2010 10:52pm

http://www.limerickfc.ie/Home/news/101213greyhoundbenefit.html

Limerick FC are having a Benefit Night on Wednesday 22nd December in Limerick Greyhound Stadium on what promises to be a huge night of fun with 11 live races, comedian Karl Spain performing live and band The Crimson Flames till late.

Limerick FC are launching their own Loyalty/Membership card on the night. Everyone who comes on the night will receive a Loyalty/Membership card worth €10 and also be entered in a FREE Mega Prize Draw – First Prize is a Panasonic 50” HD 100Hz Plasma TV and 5.1 Home Cinema System. Receive FREE mulled wine and mince pies on entry.

Pat Purcell (aka Superman) races a Greyhound called Bate the Wind on the night.
“Can Superman Bate the Wind?” Find out on the night.

All this for ONLY €10.

The perfect way to waste all my money before Christmas Day even arrives.

Jofspring · 22-12-2010 1:03pm

Sadly due to the weather tonights benefit night has been cancelled.

http://limerickfc.ie/home/home.html

Soulcrew09 · 19-01-2011 2:52pm

LSC AGM-Phil Flannerys. Mon 31st Jan. 8pm.

Fifa night-Phil Flannerys. Wed 26th Jan. Reg from 7.30pm.

LSC Legend flag appeal. New twist on the annual new flag donation appeal. Vote for your favourite Limerick player. (past or present) E10 per vote (E20 gets you 2 votes and so on) players with most votes gets his image on the new flag.

osarusan · 31-01-2011 3:01pm

Soulcrew09 wrote: »

LSC AGM-Phil Flannerys. Mon 31st Jan. 8pm.

LSC Legend flag appeal. New twist on the annual new flag donation appeal. Vote for your favourite Limerick player. (past or present) E10 per vote (E20 gets you 2 votes and so on) players with most votes gets his image on the new flag.

Polo shirts (black, navy, white) available for 25 euro tonight at the Supporters Club AGM in Flannery's.

Jofspring · 10-02-2011 5:33pm

Saturday 5th: Limerick 3-2 Mervue (Breen(not signed),Shane Tracey, Fatmadh Dunisha)

Wednesday 9th: Salthill 0-4 Limerick (Paudie Quinn, Stephen O Flynn, Gary Sheehan, Peter Hynes)

The season kicks off with an away match to Drogheda on March 4th.

First home game of the season is Wexford Youths on March 11th 7:45pm.

Squad so far (including A and U20 players):

Andrew Bhandarkar
Cian Bourke
Garvan Broughall
Darren Coleman
Garbhan Coughlan
Shane Cusack
David Donnan
Fatmadh Dunisha
Patrick Durkin
John Frost
Peter Hynes
Jeffrey Judge
Alan Kelly
Philip Lavin
Thomas Lyons
Brian McCarthy
Steven McGann
Brian McGorrian
Bryan Murphy
James O'Brien
Brian O'Callaghan
Sean O'Callaghan
Stephen O'Flynn
David O'Leary
Lee O'Mara
Pat Purcell
David Quinn
Padraic Quinn
Barry Ryan
David Ryan
Alex Scully
Garry Sheahan
Robert Shier
Shane Tracy

Also there is a race night tomorrow night in the new greyhound track. Details here

Jofspring · 20-02-2011 8:45pm

Pre-season:
Dundalk 0-1 Limerick
Drogheda 1-4 Limerick

Munster Senior Cup Quarter Final:

Killarney 1-4 Limerick

Licence:

Due to the FAI being an awkard shower Limerick have had to wait an extra week to get their First Division Licence. The club is confident it should be confirmed tomorrow.

It is also unknown at the moment who Limerick will play in their first game.

Soulcrew09 · 21-02-2011 1:33am

Jofspring wrote: »

Licence:

Due to the FAI being an awkard shower Limerick have had to wait an extra week to get their First Division Licence. The club is confident it should be confirmed tomorrow.

It is also unknown at the moment who Limerick will play in their first game.

FAIlure fudge factory in full swing once again.

mastershake · 21-02-2011 3:25am

Anyone know if John Tierney has been signed up for next year?

osarusan · 21-02-2011 10:21am

mastershake wrote: »

Anyone know if John Tierney has been signed up for next year?

He hasn't. He is playing with Pike now.

Jofspring · 21-02-2011 1:27pm

And the wait goes on.....for another day at least.

http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/4984/

Jofspring · 21-02-2011 7:46pm

Been sorted now finally.

http://extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/4986/

Jofspring · 22-02-2011 8:17pm

Revised fixtures are out.

First home game will be Salthill Devon on the Friday March 11th. Hopefully we can get a big crowd up to this.

Mc Love · 22-02-2011 10:12pm

Just won the IPD, AI Cup & Senior Challenge Cup on FM11 -

osarusan · 26-02-2011 12:24am

Limerick finished off their preseason friendlies with a 4-0 win away to Bray Wanderers.

This means that they won all their friendlies:

Mervue 3-2
Salthill 4-0
Dundalk (premier div) 1-0
Drogheda (premier) 4-1
Bray (premier) 4-0.

Next league game - away to Finn Harps, Friday March 4th (first game of the season)

Next home game - versus Wexford Youths, Friday March 11th.

Jofspring · 28-02-2011 4:45pm

When the fixtures changed our first home game is now Salthill Devon on the 11th according to limerickfc.ie

osarusan · 28-02-2011 4:53pm

Jofspring wrote: »

When the fixtures changed our first home game is now Salthill Devon on the 11th according to limerickfc.ie

yes you're right.

Next league game - away to Finn Harps, Friday March 4th (first game of the season)

Next home game - versus Salthill Devon, Friday March 11th.

osarusan · 02-03-2011 12:48pm

Limerick returning to the Market's Field

The front page of today's Limerick Leader reports that JP McManus, through his charitable trust, Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership, has purchased the Martket's Field for a sum 'in excess of E1.5 million."

Limerick will be granted "a licence to occupy" the ground and are expected to move there 'during 2012", while the stadium "will be available as a municipal stadium for other sports also."

Reaganomical · 02-03-2011 1:04pm

If true, that's great news.

Hopefully it'll spur the team on for promotion this year, and top flight football in the new "old" ground next year.

Cloud89 · 02-03-2011 1:26pm

Fair play to J.P McManus ,

It is often said that these tax exciles are problems for the company, I myself believe that he is a prime example as to why they should not be criticised, the amount of work and money he does for the localty is unbelieveable. He has to be up there as Limericks greatest ever person.

Amazotheamazing · 02-03-2011 1:48pm

The leader have gotten people's hopes up before....

Insect Overlord · 02-03-2011 2:10pm

There was no mention of it on the lunchtime local news. The only thing said about McManus was something to do with his horses.

Jofspring · 02-03-2011 2:28pm

No reason to doubt its true lads. Its Limerick Enterprise Developement Partnership Limited (LEDP) that have actually purchased it with a donation from JP. Can't forget about Pat O Sullivan here either, he has been the driving force behind Limericks push to get back in there, as well as everyone working hard behind the scenes.

Nothing unusual about Limerick FC matters (especially positive ones) not being mentioned in the local news either.

flutered · 02-03-2011 2:41pm

Cloud89 wrote: »

Fair play to J.P McManus ,

It is often said that these tax exciles are problems for the company, I myself believe that he is a prime example as to why they should not be criticised, the amount of work and money he does for the localty is unbelieveable. He has to be up there as Limericks greatest ever person.

too true, the regional, the cancer center, 2 diaylsis units, mri machine, cat scan machine, still people critisise him.

Amazotheamazing · 02-03-2011 3:13pm

Jofspring wrote: »

No reason to doubt its true lads. Its Limerick Enterprise Developement Partnership Limited (LEDP) that have actually purchased it with a donation from JP. Can't forget about Pat O Sullivan here either, he has been the driving force behind Limericks push to get back in there, as well as everyone working hard behind the scenes.

Nothing unusual about Limerick FC matters (especially positive ones) not being mentioned in the local news either.

Where would that leave the redevelopment of it? It's hardly ready (facilities wise) for football at the minute. Could be a great little venue for Limerick sports if it's done right. What happens the greyhound track, turn it into an athletics track or completely remodel the pitch/stadium?

Jofspring · 02-03-2011 4:08pm

Amazotheamazing wrote: »

Where would that leave the redevelopment of it? It's hardly ready (facilities wise) for football at the minute. Could be a great little venue for Limerick sports if it's done right. What happens the greyhound track, turn it into an athletics track or completely remodel the pitch/stadium?

Its definitely not ready to be moved into. It has been lying idle since last July so needs a serious revamp. I'm not sure if Limerick would be entitled to some kind of grants but its a possibility. I would say Pat O Sullivan will invest in the facilities also. The last idea that was going around was a 7,000 seater stadium to be used for multiple sporting codes. I would think the dog track will be removed to allow for the most amount of space for developement. A stand has been mentioned on the Mulgrave street side and then there is the existing stand that can be developed.

According to someone on foot JP and Pat O Sullivan have bought the Markets Field together in the name of LEDP who are a charitable organisation so as if Limerick FC where to go bust it cannot be sold on.

Amazotheamazing · 02-03-2011 4:33pm

Jofspring wrote: »

Its definitely not ready to be moved into. It has been lying idle since last July so needs a serious revamp. I'm not sure if Limerick would be entitled to some kind of grants but its a possibility. I would say Pat O Sullivan will invest in the facilities also. The last idea that was going around was a 7,000 seater stadium to be used for multiple sporting codes. I would think the dog track will be removed to allow for the most amount of space for developement. A stand has been mentioned on the Mulgrave street side and then there is the existing stand that can be developed.

According to someone on foot JP and Pat O Sullivan have bought the Markets Field together in the name of LEDP who are a charitable organisation so as if Limerick FC where to go bust it cannot be sold on.

Presumably they haven't bought it without considering what they'd do when they had it? Hopefully they'll have plans ready to go and ready to start work on.

Jofspring · 02-03-2011 8:13pm

Amazotheamazing wrote: »

Presumably they haven't bought it without considering what they'd do when they had it? Hopefully they'll have plans ready to go and ready to start work on.

There has been plans to move back here for years. Pat O Sullivan has only been involved for the last two seasons but he has always said one of his goals is to get Limerick back in the markets field. I'm pretty sure they have had some sort of plans for the place for a while now. Who knows when the work might start but if Limerick are to move in for the 2012 season then it would need to be ready for this time next year.

osarusan · 05-03-2011 4:32am

Finn Harps 2 - 2 Limerick

(O'Flynn, Quinn)

Just in the door from Donegal!

Harps took the lead after only 4 minutes when Limerick gave their striker a totally free header right in front of goal. Lots of good work from us after that, and we deserved our equaliser when Padraic Quinn ghosted his way into the box and squared for O'Flynn.

Then we undid it all by giving away the ball in our box for their second. The second half was a feisty affair. A Harps midfielder saw a straight red for a foul on Garry Sheahan, and from the freekick, Treacy played in Quinn to equalise. But, with Harps down to ten, and the momentum, O'Flynn had a moment of utter idiocy and headbutted a Harps defender, also getting a straight red. A few chances each after that, but nothing special.

Very bad news for limerick is that Sheahan will be having surgery in Letterkenny tomorrow on a broken leg (shin I think) and will probably be out for a very long time.

Next home game: Salthill Devon, Friday March 11th.

Jofspring · 11-03-2011 4:12pm

Just a quick reminder, the first home game of the season kicks off tonight 7:45 p.m in Jackman Park. Would be great to get as many up for the first home game of the season and hopefully continue that through what will hopefully be a successful season for the club in the lead up to the return to the Markets Field.

osarusan · 12-03-2011 2:35am

Limerick 3 - 0 Salthill Devon.

(Treacy 2, Hynes)

A first-minute freekick from Shane Treacy, and a second before half-time set Limerick on their way. Peter Hynes scored from 20 yards in the 2nd half against a truly awful Salthill team.

No injuries, no yellow cards, three points. Can't complain about much really, though future games will be a much much bigger challenge. We are, however briefly, top of the table.

Next Game: Away versus Cork City, Friday March 18th.

Next home game: versus Longford Town, Friday March 25th.

Limerick FC

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