Wallace - Wexford to fill Vacant League Spot

**passinginterest** · 12/12/2006, 8:49 AM

He might look a bit nuts, and he didn't come across great on the news but I think he does know what he's doing. He's the kind of man who's only too happy to lead people to believe he's a bit of an eejit. Plus he's kind of famous for hiding behind that wonderful hair! I'd imagine Dolan would be in some kind of advisory/director of football type role. I know a lot of people on here have issues with him but I think in this kind of capacity he could be very useful. I like the idea that the club will be amature and concentrate on local talent. A lot of good players have come out of Wexford and not travelled well and it would be nice to see tham get a chance at home.

**Chippy** · 12/12/2006, 9:48 AM

Originally Posted by Latcheko

I've nothing against Wexford but I'd prefer a team a little further away from Dublin just for a bit more regional variation or something. Ach, I'll shut up now.

Are you for real ??? - check out the distances between Dub/Gal & Dub/Wex and see if there's much of a difference

**Tenderloins** · 12/12/2006, 2:48 PM

Wallace is no mug. For years teams have been trying to get him to invest but he hasn't. He knows his football (season ticket holder at Juventus!), knows Wexford football and has a good business mind.
Interesting though to see who the second applicant Delaney mentioned yesterday was.

**1 9 2 8** · 12/12/2006, 5:00 PM

Did Wallace say he would build a 3000 seater stand in two years if they get in?

**Clyngfilm** · 12/12/2006, 7:27 PM

He was on local radio here in Wexford this afternoon. He's practically sure of getting the go-ahead for the new club here in Wexford which is great news for the county. It's expected to be announced that Wexford Youths FC(what a stupid name!) will be the newest Eircom League team within the next 10 days and if/when they get the go-ahead, they will be playing as soon as March 2007 which is only 3 months away at this stage. He plans to build a 3000 seater stand at his grounds. He says that because his interests are primarily in the Wexford region, he wants to use mainly Wexford players which I think is quite admirable. He says that there is no regional Eircom League team at the moment which just players from that region in the team and he wants to change that with Wexford Youths FC. He gave the example of Kilkenny FC when they first started having 11 Dublin players which he said was stupid as the people of Wexford are not going to follow a Wexford team when it's only a recluse for retiring Dublin players. He plans to hold a trial in January for all players who would be interested in playing for the new team.

I'm certainly looking forward to seeing an all Wexford team competing in the League of Ireland.

Well done to Mick Wallace for putting Wexford soccer on the map, he really dose deserve a lot of credit and I hope the whole of Wexford are behind him in his endeavours.

**pete** · 12/12/2006, 9:12 PM

Interesting letter from Wallace

I don't there are many clubs queuing up to join the eL & wallace certainly has the funds to back up his interest. Be surprised if he not admitted. Spend a few years building up a fan base & structure. Wexford Youths is rubbish name.

**onceahoop** · 12/12/2006, 9:45 PM

Great letter from Mick Wallace. He has a connection with Juve which could be of benefit if they are admitted to the League. No doubt his comments about the FAI will be the kiss of death for his application

**pete** · 12/12/2006, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by onceahoop

No doubt his comments about the FAI will be the kiss of death for his application

John Delaney is a keen follower of the 'keep your friends close & your enemies closer' strategy,

**dcfcsteve** · 13/12/2006, 12:26 AM

I'll make 2 predictions re this new team, that I'm confidnet wil come true :

1) If called 'Wexford Youths' they'll change their name within 2 seasons.

2) They'll realise that you can't get anywhere in Irish football by exclusively selecting local players and, fed-up with the results it generates, will also after 2 seasons go for a more realistic mixed-approach - combining experienced talent with returning local talent and promising local youth.

I hope they do well and attract a decent support. Hopefully they accept that it'll take time to build anything in a completely new senior soccer county.

**Ronnie** · 13/12/2006, 10:07 AM

Wallace is a serious operator, but if he can make a successful club thats basically amateur then he his a genius!

**Bluebeard** · 13/12/2006, 11:58 AM

Hmm, what about Youngboys Ferns?

On second thoughts...

**passinginterest** · 13/12/2006, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

I'll make 2 predictions re this new team, that I'm confidnet wil come true :

1) If called 'Wexford Youths' they'll change their name within 2 seasons.

2) They'll realise that you can't get anywhere in Irish football by exclusively selecting local players and, fed-up with the results it generates, will also after 2 seasons go for a more realistic mixed-approach - combining experienced talent with returning local talent and promising local youth.

I hope they do well and attract a decent support. Hopefully they accept that it'll take time to build anything in a completely new senior soccer county.

Have to agree with the general idea here. I think launching the team as 100% local and giving local players a chance is a great way of attracting support, then gradually introduce more 'regional' players, following on to national. Once the stand etc. is built and if the crowds are turning up I'd say semi-pro will happen and maybe even full time. Wallace is no mug and he's taking a very sensible approach from where I'm sitting. If we're going with Wexford Youths as the name why not Wexford Young Boys? It'd attract a certain crowd anyway!

**passinginterest** · 13/12/2006, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Bluebeard

Hmm, what about Youngboys Ferns?

On second thoughts...

Beat me to the punch!

**holidaysong** · 13/12/2006, 12:06 PM

Someone was saying on the news on Monday night (could have been Delaney) that they would be called Wexford Town FC.

**dcfcsteve** · 13/12/2006, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

Someone was saying on the news on Monday night (could have been Delaney) that they would be called Wexford Town FC.

Now that's a much more sensible name than 'Wexford Yumphla's' or whatever it is.

How's about an echo on county history with 'Wexford Rebels' (as opposed to 'Wexford pikies'....

. Would annoy the Langer fans though...!

**BohsFans** · 13/12/2006, 4:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mick Wallace

I agree that our own association, the FAI, is a shambles and full of people who don't care about our game

Someone should tell him, that comments like that usually cost you at least a grand in the el.

**G-Man** · 13/12/2006, 5:01 PM

Originally Posted by BohsFans

Someone should tell him, that comments like that usually cost you at least a grand in the el.

Knowing Mick, he would prefer pay the fine rather than be kept quiet. Remeber his massive banner at his building at the Millenium bridge? No to War, No to Nice, No to Terrorism. Cost him a few contacts in Dublin Council who asked him to remove it. He's not one ot conform is Mick. Wears his jeans and tshirt everywhere, meetings, events, even when being presented an award at a black tie event in Wexford he turned up in his workclothes. He was on Matt Cooper giving out about building standards last week too.

**BohsFans** · 13/12/2006, 6:20 PM

Originally Posted by G-Man

Wears his jeans and tshirt everywhere, meetings, events, even when being presented an award at a black tie event in Wexford he turned up in his workclothes.

typical culchie

**sonofstan** · 14/12/2006, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Bluebeard

Hmm, what about Youngboys Ferns?

On second thoughts...

ahem....

Originally Posted by sonofstan

What do you suggest? Young Boys of Ferns?

about 2 months ago..

in this thread
http://www.foot.ie/showthread.php?t=42466

**passinginterest** · 18/12/2006, 1:24 PM

I just found this article which gives a bit more detail about the whole proposal and facilities. I'm sure most people are registered on the site already if not its free.

This is the link: http://www.unison.ie/wexford_people/...issue_id=14978