Licensing 2012

**culloty82** · 30/01/2012, 11:19 AM

February 12th should be a fairly routine affair, as none of the current twenty clubs are known to have any outstanding problems. February 5th however, when Cobh and Tralee are dealt with, should prove intriguing - if either club are successful, they'll be eager to know what options are open to them.

**Mr A** · 30/01/2012, 11:23 AM

I don't know about that.. there could be a few curve balls yet

**gormacha** · 30/01/2012, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by culloty82

February 5th however, when Cobh and Tralee are dealt with, should prove intriguing - if either club are successful, they'll be eager to know what options are open to them.

Even if they get licensed, what options could they have? FAI seemed very clear that they will only be allowed in if one of the eight FD teams drop out. Did I read the FAI position correctly?

**culloty82** · 30/01/2012, 11:41 AM

That's true, but if both fail, it's game over anyway -whereas if either club can claim that they fulfilled their half of the bargain, they've a strong argument, and nearly a month before the season starts.

**outspoken** · 30/01/2012, 11:54 AM

If both of them get licenses they should be included in a 10 team division simple as but it wont happen because the fai havent a clue

**bluewhitearmy** · 30/01/2012, 12:08 PM

There is always the chance they will try screw us again.

**nigel-harps1954** · 30/01/2012, 12:33 PM

I see no reason as to why they shouldn't both be allowed in if they get their licences. There should be some sort of backup set of fixtures if they both get in. Might make the first division that bit more interesting and would give the teams a few extra games.

**legendz** · 30/01/2012, 1:57 PM

Originally Posted by gormacha

Even if they get licensed, what options could they have? FAI seemed very clear that they will only be allowed in if one of the eight FD teams drop out. Did I read the FAI position correctly?

I can only see one solution. Any chance of Cork, Limerick and Waterford fielding reserve teams?! The lack of effort or interest from the FAI in having a third tier of some form is the most disappointing.

**El-Pietro** · 30/01/2012, 2:37 PM

we have a tiny squad
edit: maybe in the summer when the 19s league is over

**BonnieShels** · 30/01/2012, 5:16 PM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

There is always the chance they will try screw us again.

That's not in question. Now who else will they screw to give Carlow a place.

**SkStu** · 30/01/2012, 5:30 PM

rumours from FAI HQ that Bohs have already been granted a license. A license to thrill.

**A N Mouse** · 31/01/2012, 1:20 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

rumours from FAI HQ that Bohs have already been granted a license. A license to ill.

No sleep 'til broke then?

**sadloserkid** · 06/02/2012, 3:50 PM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

There is always the chance they will try screw us again.

It's more probable than possible at this stage.

**Mr A** · 06/02/2012, 4:04 PM

Ah lads ye are awful paranoid.

**bluewhitearmy** · 06/02/2012, 4:05 PM

Originally Posted by sadloserkid

It's more probable than possible at this stage.

Luckily i think the people involved with the club are good enough that they will find it hard to find something to get us with. Of course some new rule or something will be made up anyway.

**Captain2007** · 06/02/2012, 5:30 PM

Bray are really struggling with their application for a license....things are very bad at the seaside!

**bluewhitearmy** · 06/02/2012, 5:36 PM

Originally Posted by Captain2007

Bray are really struggling with their application for a license....things are very bad at the seaside!

What are they struggling with?

**marinobohs** · 06/02/2012, 6:46 PM

Originally Posted by Captain2007

Bray are really struggling with their application for a license....things are very bad at the seaside!

rumours of Directors quitting and money owed, sounds a mess.
Hopefully Bray can get it sorted quickly. After getting stung by Galway debacle last season the FAI may be more demanding this year

**Longfordian** · 06/02/2012, 6:59 PM

Limerick up to the Premier if Bray don't make it? I could live with that (sorry Bray fans).

**bluewhitearmy** · 06/02/2012, 7:29 PM

Really hope they get sorted sick of seeing people going up and down leagues over off the field things...

What a stupid way it would be to go up too id rather win the league having only ever see u win a league cup and the fact that having to play in Thomond Park for the 1st few months we were to go up would be ridiculous.