Tralee Dynamos FC

[legendz]

If the status quo has always been accepted there'd never be any change. If the current league is a lock out and their are regions with out a club. While maybe not this year, the long term will have to see the introduction of a proper third tier.

Dynamos were never going to automatically get the support of the county. It's a two way bridge what will have to be built in time should Dynamos eventually gain league status. If they had got in this year my advice would've been for the club to set up soccer camps around the county in Listowel, Dingle, Tralee and Killarney and work with clubs in those areas to promote the game as well as the club. Dynamos will have to work for the support but they need league status first.

[culloty82]

Going by today's Kerry's Eye, Dynamos were rejected because "their financial projections were unrealistic" and "the stand and pathway needed significant development". They plan to continue in the U-19 league next season and re-apply in 2013, but can they put in the necessary work to achieve a licence entirely on their own? It doesn't seem likely that the Kerry League team will be revived in the near future outside of the Oscar Traynor Cup, but what is most important, whichever option is taken, is that Kerry soccer continues to work towards securing League of Ireland status, preferably by 2013.

[kerrysock]

but what is most important, whichever option is taken, is that Kerry soccer continues to work towards securing League of Ireland status, preferably by 2013.

+1 here.

[sadloserkid]

I'd applaud Dynamos for continuing in the U19 League. Would have been easy to slink off into the night and not look back.

[kerrysock]

I'd applaud Dynamos for continuing in the U19 League. Would have been easy to slink off into the night and not look back.

Can Dynamos continue in the u19 league if they have no senior team in the LOI, since the a-championship was abandoned? Im assuming they can finish out this season but are not eligible next season...

[Sam_Heggy]

Can Dynamos continue in the u19 league if they have no senior team in the LOI, since the a-championship was abandoned? Im assuming they can finish out this season but are not eligible next season...

Nothing to stop them, other clubs have done it down through the years in the Under 21 league.

[legendz]

LEAGUE OF IRELAND: Tralee Dynamos launched its "400" club at a well attended meeting in the Carlton Hotel. Jason Fitzgerald (Chairman), Colm Clifford (General Manager), Richard Wong (Commercial Manager) & Ger Moloney (Infrastructure) all spoke about Tralee Dynamos plans for League of Ireland Division 1 soccer. If you are interested in being part of the "400" club contact any member of the board.

Many thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to a very healthy debate on the merits of Tralee Dynamos joining the National League. At the end of the meeting it was agreed that the 400 Club has the full backing of the club.

400 CLUB: To join or find out more about the 400 club you can contact any club officer listed below alternatively contact info@traleedynamos.com


Jason Fitzgerald - Chairperson

Richard Wong – Commercial Manager
Sheila Fitzgerald – Secretary
Colm Clifford – General Manager
Ger Moloney – Infrastructure
Noel White – 1^st Team Manager
Brian Fitzgerald – Supporters Liaison Officer
Pa Daly – Legal
Edgar McGrath – Finance
Declan Meehan/Joe Meehan – Youth Officers

So that should satisfy the FAI concerning the budget, whether the commitments on Cahermoneen will suffice seems to be the last issue.

From Dynamos website:
400 CLUB DAY 4: Black blocks sold so far after the 1^st 10 members returned mandate forms. General manager Colm Clifford expressed delight with the number of blocks sold for the 400 club after 3 days from a couple of members. He urged all members to do their best over the coming weeks to help the club achieve its target to bring League of Ireland football to Tralee for the 1^st time in the clubs history. League of Ireland is now in its 92^nd without any Kerry participation this is something that has to be addressed with over 4000 people playing soccer in Kerry.


League of Ireland represents a huge motivation for all our younger players to aspire to Colm said. Colm concluded saying we have 400 blocks to sell, this a challenge for everyone interested in the development of soccer in Kerry.

Buy a block for as little as 4.81 a week or 20 euro’s a month. We also have business opportunities at 100 euro’s a month. For any other alternative amounts please contact any of the board members listed below. Direct debit form click here



Contact: Colm Clifford General Manager at 087-2526212, Richard Wong Commercial Manager at 0867805544, Noel White 083-1165199, Jason Fitzgerald 087-7711430

Didn't copy the accompanying diagram, but to date 74 out of the required 400 "blocks" have been sold.

Been reading the following article from last Sunday's Indo:
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-3038877.html

The 400 club formed at the beginning of the year, I take it that it's not a Trust?


Established clubs are better placed to form Trust's. Would there be any possibility of such a movement within Kerry for League of Ireland football to get off the ground. The powers that be at times, would they consider it?

[kerrysock]

Would there be any possibility of such a movement within Kerry for League of Ireland football to get off the ground. The powers that be at times, would they consider it?

If under the Kerry banner maybe, under the Dynamos banner...not a hope.

[legendz]

If under the Kerry banner maybe, under the Dynamos banner...not a hope.

So what do you think? Is the best way of LoI football getting off the ground in Kerry a 400 strong group of people with the same vision for Kerry soccer? While the odds for that in established regions is decent, it'd be tough to get off the ground in a new region. It would be fantabulous though. 400 people committing to a cause would really drive something on.

[culloty82]

Certainly given the number of clubs spread throughout the county, finding 400 people prepared to invest time and money in a LoI club should be feasible, but given that €200k is the reported benchmark, you'll need significant corporate support on top of that, perhaps a big sponsor like Fexco, Lee Strand, Jerry Kennelly, etc.

[legendz]

Certainly given the number of clubs spread throughout the county, finding 400 people prepared to invest time and money in a LoI club should be feasible, but given that €200k is the reported benchmark, you'll need significant corporate support on top of that, perhaps a big sponsor like Fexco, Lee Strand, Jerry Kennelly, etc.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-3038877.html

The nuances between them might vary slightly from club to club. Rovers, for instance, is a private company limited by the guarantee of the 470 members who pay €650 annually for the privilege. Cork City is a co-operative society which is more in line with the model promoted by Supporters Direct in the UK. The value systems underpinning them aren't substantially different, however. That is the crucial point.

The simple math not taking into account tax is €200k / 400 members = €500 per member. Is that unattainable? It would take that commitment.

[1dynamos]

I will pledge 2k to get the ball rolling...Go League of Ireland soccer for Kerry.....money where my mouth is lol................

[legendz]

That's enough for 4 members. 1% down, 99% to go!!!

[kerrysock]

The simple math not taking into account tax is €200k / 400 members = €500 per member. Is that unattainable? It would take that commitment.

No chance!, Dynamos were trying to start up a 400 club, anyone know how many members they got?
I cannot see them ever getting 400 people to sponsor 500 EUR a year!

[1dynamos]

Kerrysock is you match my offer we are closer again. Don't worry about the back stabbers. We could make it happen....

[Battery Rover]

Any truth in the rumours that they are to return to the Kerry League and withdraw from the Under 19s next season.

[culloty82]

Returning to the Kerry League, yes, but they want to continue in the U19 set-up after the relative success of this season.

[legendz]

Are they still looking at making an application to join the league next season? It's hard to take the league seriously when there's such little attempt to have the league connected more nationally.

[culloty82]

Dynamos have announced their withdrawal from the U19 League - seems a weird decision, as with the money saved by not playing First Division, expense can hardly be the reason.

[sadloserkid]

Suppose they don't see any point if there's nowhere for the players to go afterwards but back to local football. Sad to see but wouldn't blame them.