All this to keep young people fit and healthy..

Scamaill

I was present at a meeting for Robbie Keane's/Brian Keher's Club (Crumlin United) on Monday night. I am still trying to digest the gravity of the disclosures at the meeting. Some of the disclosures as follows; The Clubs Directors have not held an AGM for 9 years. This meeting was only called as a reaction to a meeting called by some Club Volunteers to discuss some of the issues that have come to light within the Club. The Clubs Directors have not produced any financial statements to the Club members in this time. The Clubs Directors would not allow anyone at the meeting to see the Clubs Constitution, but said it was over 30 years old and was years ahead of its time in its foresight! One of the Clubs Directors openly admitted loaning €135,000 (outstanding) of Club funds to a friend. One of the Clubs Directors admitted that he would not be able to source receipts for everything. One of the Clubs Directors said there was an audit been carried out as we speak but did not reveal who was carrying this audit out. The Clubs Directors would not agree to an EGM to be held and said they would have an AGM in June. Attempts were made at the meeting to silence speakers (Club Volunteers) who had questions to ask. Additionally, attempts were made to finish the meeting without any explanation given by Clubs Directors on the issues aforementioned. I have posted this thread to highlight to the Football People in this country that lots of good work is been done to develop our young players on a Voluntary basis, but unfortunately, things are not always as they seem. As a Club Volunteer Manager I now have to look at my position within the Club and decide what is the best course of action for me to take.

Michael 09

I'm not sure this is the correct forum for it but you're right, that is shocking!

A0

Expected as corruption is everywhere, not only in the banking system. I wonder if this would happen in other sports (Athletics Ireland / GAA for example )...

nice_guy80

A0 wrote: »

Expected as corruption is everywhere, not only in the banking system. I wonder if this would happen in other sports (Athletics Ireland / GAA for example )...

it always comes to light. usually quite sad when it does and ruins the standing of the club in the community
people who hoard power are eventually turfed out

I'd say Robbie's old club were getting nice payments from all his transfers!

Hanley

Get a copy of the constitution ASAP, review to see how to remove directors, get rid of them, elect new board, review obligations of directors, examine books and records, review to see if they've maintained adequate records in line with the constitution and any relevant legislation.

If not, and if you suspect they've carried on fraudulent behavior, sue the absolute bollox off them as a club.

It's unacceptable. At the very minimum they should be presenting financial statements each year at an AGM and providing back up if requested.

That makes my blood boil.

Barry.Oglesby

That's awful.

As company directors, they are legally obliged to be responsible and carry out their duties with the interests of the club in mind. The CRO should be your next port of call.

Best of luck. I hope the club survives and thrives.

g'em

This is veering slightly into dodgy territory from a boards.ie point of view unfortunately.

OP check to see is the club registered with the Irish Sports Council. If so (and I imagine they are) get straight onto them for advice - they should be meeting strict guidelines with regards to upholding their Constitution and financial records like Hanley said.

Best of luck.