LOI 2014 Thread

djpbarry · 25-04-2014 04:45PM

Gavin shels wrote: »

Because the Kelleher/Shelbourne Developments is a much better idea...

We'll get our Santiago Calatrava-designed stadium eventually. You'll see.

overshoot · 25-04-2014 10:17PM

ah that man bankrupted an entire city, an loi club will be no bother...
go for zaha (gotta love the comparisons)

dreamers75 · 26-04-2014 12:21AM

Gavin shels wrote: »

Because the Kelleher/Shelbourne Developments is a much better idea...

Exist vs not exist.

Tough one isnt it.

And yes seems to be working out quite well for us and the FAI.

Alfred Borden · 28-04-2014 11:21AM

Cooke sacked. Dont think its the right move, terrible job for anyone. Keith Long getting it supposedly.

Darkglasses · 28-04-2014 10:44PM

Raf32 wrote: »

Cooke sacked. Dont think its the right move, terrible job for anyone. Keith Long getting it supposedly.

It was mutual going by Mick Cooke's statement. I don't think it mattered much really, I honestly can't see Athlone even making this season respectable.

dreamers75 · 28-04-2014 11:29PM

Mahon wanted more money so they went with Long.

Alfred Borden · 28-04-2014 11:36PM

dreamers75 wrote: »

Mahon wanted more money so they went with Long.

might as well build for next season and try to get a good few of the young lads some great experience.

djpbarry · 29-04-2014 10:10AM

Darkglasses wrote: »

It was mutual going by Mick Cooke's statement. I don't think it mattered much really, I honestly can't see Athlone even making this season respectable.

To be fair, they've lost most of their games by the odd goal - they've just not been getting the breaks.

That said, they were awful against Pats.

kksaints · 29-04-2014 10:30AM

I noticed from last night soccer republic that neither Athlone nor Limerick have sponsors on their jerseys. Any news or rumours about them getting one soon?

Vision of Disorder · 29-04-2014 10:32AM

There's been rumours that we (Limerick) have had one in the works since the season started. I don't know any more than that.

dreamers75 · 02-05-2014 04:16PM

Voting time so St Michaels been brought up again around Inchicore, piece in the star about it.

Rumour is DCC are willing to rezone st micheals for the stadium and purchase richmond for houses.

DCC in talks with Bohs/Shels about similiar on northside.

rumours etc even if its not in the thread title anymore

Seren_ · 03-05-2014 12:35PM

dreamers75 wrote: »

Voting time so St Michaels been brought up again around Inchicore, piece in the star about it.

Rumour is DCC are willing to rezone st micheals for the stadium and purchase richmond for houses.

DCC in talks with Bohs/Shels about similiar on northside.

rumours etc even if its not in the thread title anymore

Pats hardly interested in buying the whole site are they? It's far too big. DCC don't know whether they're coming or going with that piece of land; they seem to have a different idea on what to do with it every week. Can't see them buying Richmond for housing though; apparently they don't want any more social housing in Inchicore.

03-05-2014 03:01PM

Came across a fairly random article today concerning the demise of various LOI clubs and re-starts of others. It's from a few years ago I think as no mention on Monaghan FC or Galway United going under. Posted it in the 'Interesting Articles' thread.

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057201554/1/#post90217828

oldyouth · 04-05-2014 08:03AM

Things don't seem to be rosy in Blaa Land. Waterford United rumoured to be releasing players and there's supposed to be a meeting today between management and players.

overshoot · 04-05-2014 11:43AM

oldyouth wrote: »

Things don't seem to be rosy in Blaa Land. Waterford United rumoured to be releasing players and there's supposed to be a meeting today between management and players.

if they have to go out with the begging bowl again they wont find it easy after last year

legendary.xix · 04-05-2014 10:10PM

Will a B team have to replace the Blaa team? Sorry.

Waterford Utd weren't far off promotion to the premier some seasons back. It's a shame to see them struggling. Cobh had the A championship for a few seasons to sort themselves out.

Darkglasses · 04-05-2014 10:12PM

legendary.xix wrote: »

Will a B team have to replace the Blaa team? Sorry.

Waterford Utd weren't far off promotion to the premier some seasons back. It's a shame to see them struggling. Cobh had the A championship for a few seasons to sort themselves out.

What's the news? How bad are things with them?

overshoot · 04-05-2014 10:23PM

Darkglasses wrote: »

What's the news? How bad are things with them?

from extratime full statement in the link

Waterford United have tonight released a statement following rumours that a number of players had been released from the club with a reduced wage package being offered to the rest of the playing staff.

The statement confirms that a meeting took place today but only stated that a possible reduction in squad numbers and a change of terms and conditions were on the cards due to the difficult economic circumstances the club has found itself in.

they had posted earlier that 6 players were being released and wage reduction for the rest of the team. looks like thats confirmed now
never something you want to see

Saint_Mel · 05-05-2014 08:58AM

legendary.xix wrote: »

... Cobh had the A championship for a few seasons to sort themselves out.

Pretty sure players took to twitter a while back complaining that they weren't being paid so not sure if they sorted themselves out at all

legendary.xix · 05-05-2014 09:57AM

Darkglasses wrote: »

What's the news? How bad are things with them?

http://www.waterford-united.ie/waterford-united-club-statement-040514/

Waterford United Club Statement 04/05/14 May 4th, 2014
Waterford United FC

Press Release

Waterford United confirms that a meeting was held today, Sunday May 4th, with players and coaching staff to discuss reducing the day-to-day costs of running the club.

Due to current economic circumstances, the club has been unable to attract sufficient financial support through sponsorship or gate receipts, to meet the current cost of the League of Ireland squad. This has resulted in a deficit beginning to appear in the club’s finances.

Areas under discussion at the meeting included the possible reduction in squad numbers and changes to terms and conditions of players and staff.

Proposals are currently being considered by the players and staff and a further meeting is due to take place later in the week. A final decision on the best way forward will not be made until after this meeting.

- John O’Sullivan, Chairman.

djpbarry · 05-05-2014 10:48AM

Nine games into the season and the club realise they don't have the funds to pay staff? So how the hell did they manage to get a licence?

Vision of Disorder · 05-05-2014 11:15AM

djpbarry wrote: »

Nine games into the season and the club realise they don't have the funds to pay staff? So how the hell did they manage to get a licence?

It's almost as though licensing is a complete and utter sham isn't it?

He mentions attendances and sponsorship. They've averaged 600 so far this season so far (compared to 478 last year) so crowds are up. And given the situation with Monaghan going to the wall when a sponsor pulled out surely clubs aren't allowed to apply for licenses on sponsorship deals that aren't nailed down?

Of course they could just be spending more than they should too...

hjkl · 05-05-2014 12:20PM

Saint_Mel wrote: »

Pretty sure players took to twitter a while back complaining that they weren't being paid so not sure if they sorted themselves out at all

That wasn't wages not being paid, it was players complaining about the club being completely amatuer. They all left anyway and their squad is entirely made up of u21s now.

legendary.xix · 05-05-2014 12:58PM

The first division should have merged with the A championship a few years back. Established clubs should have been given an opportunity to join an expanded premier. It's still something which can be given consideration. Promote the top 4, invite clubs to join a regionalised second tier with less stringent fudgy criteria and allow Premier clubs the option to enter a B team.

Gavin "shels" · 05-05-2014 09:47PM

Supposedly players have till Wednesday to agree on reductions, etc...

Gavin "shels" · 05-05-2014 09:49PM

dreamers75 wrote: »

Voting time so St Michaels been brought up again around Inchicore, piece in the star about it.

Rumour is DCC are willing to rezone st micheals for the stadium and purchase richmond for houses.

DCC in talks with Bohs/Shels about similiar on northside.

rumours etc even if its not in the thread title anymore

The site for us and Bohs is up next to Ikea, mentioned it a few times on here. You don't have a picture of the pic in the Star by any chance?

Saint_Mel · 05-05-2014 10:14PM

legendary.xix wrote: »

The first division should have merged with the A championship a few years back.

Before it ended, a number of A Championship clubs were asked to join the 1st Division but declined the offer as they didnt see it financially viable to be part of it.

dreamers75 · 05-05-2014 11:29PM

Gavin shels wrote: »

The site for us and Bohs is up next to Ikea, mentioned it a few times on here. You don't have a picture of the pic in the Star by any chance?

Pics of Richmond in the star.

Jeff Kenna on soccer republic, possibly the worst manager we ever had. Considering he manages under 12s now or something shows how his career went.

Darkglasses · 05-05-2014 11:30PM

Anybody know when the league cup draw is?

Gavin "shels" · 05-05-2014 11:54PM

dreamers75 wrote: »

Pics of Richmond in the star.

Should have probably read what I typed, meant did you have a picture of the article....

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