Big changes at Bray Wanderers

**Mr A** · 25/01/2015, 11:54 AM

Jeepers, McGettigan's must be wondering what the hell they have got themselves into!

I would just remind people to tread very carefully around this topic, and also that of Darren Quigley very carefully (Have a look back over his timeline here if you're wondering). The people involved have threatened this site before so we're not going to tolerate anything that may lead to further hassle.

**Mr A** · 25/01/2015, 12:00 PM

Some more on this here: http://player.98fm.com/player/podcas..._Sunday_Papers

**Spudulika** · 25/01/2015, 1:58 PM

This is not going to end well. A read through that twitter feed is toe curdling!

**wandererfan** · 25/01/2015, 2:52 PM

First the club heard of this was this morning , dept of sport check done a few months ago and nothing flagged . Tells you alot when the club have to look into this now

**White Horse** · 25/01/2015, 2:59 PM

I'm more shock that almost a million spent on the Carlisle Grounds.

**wandererfan** · 25/01/2015, 3:19 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

I'm more shock that almost a million spent on the Carlisle Grounds.

Ground work on the porter cabins cost a fair whack as far as I know , dept of sport checked up on it a few months back and didn't raise any issue

**Longfordian** · 25/01/2015, 3:21 PM

Someone knew where the bodies were buried obviously. Disgruntled former members no doubt. I can't imagine it's only recently come to their attention. Big trouble for Bray if this is proven.

**tippex** · 25/01/2015, 4:18 PM

In fairness there were people involved in the club for years so I'm sure like all clubs everyone has dirt on everyone else.
It is worrying that this is coming out now. If the takeover hasn't gone through it could scupper everything I would imagine.
I would imagine it will be a hornets nest to go through everything. not looking forward to the outcome of all this.

**tippex** · 25/01/2015, 4:19 PM

according to what I hear on the radio they are claiming the cost of the portacabins work was over 400k. That is mind boggling.

**Acornvilla** · 25/01/2015, 4:34 PM

Originally Posted by tippex

according to what I hear on the radio they are claiming the cost of the portacabins work was over 400k. That is mind boggling.

Your username is very appropriate at the minute

**Joe Strummer** · 25/01/2015, 4:55 PM

BRAY WANDERERS CLUB STATEMENT:
Statement on behalf of Bray Wanderers Football Club (The Club)

In October last, Officers past and present of the Club met with officials from the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport concerning grant-aid to the club under various Sports Capital Programmes.
One of the conditions attaching to grant approvals was that the project might be subject to inspection by representatives of the Department. The Club was selected to form part of the Department’s 2014 Capital Inspection Programme.
This inspection duly took place on October 9th last. The Club provided all information requested and cooperated fully with the Department’s inquiries.

The Club has heard nothing further since then and is not aware of any issue arising from any sports grants received at any time by the Club. It has never been contacted by An Garda Siochana and is entirely unaware of any Garda investigation.
The Club has been and is always prepared to provide the fullest cooperation with the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sports and An Garda Siochana.

The Club’s financial books and records are and have been independently audited each financial year and its affairs are entirely compliant .There have never been any issues raised concerning irregularities in its accounts including for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Regrettably, over the past few weeks the Club has become aware of attempts to prevent the proposed new administration taking place and canvassing the Club to engage in a commercial property development of the Carlisle Grounds. The Club do not accept that this is the way forward.

Bray Wanderers are committed to keeping Premier League football in the town ,to keeping the Carlisle Grounds open for football and prevent it falling into the hands of property developers, and to move forward with the exciting plans for the coming season and beyond with new investors ,local youth and football clubs and the involvement of an enthusiastic community .

As is well known the new administration were not involved in the years 2006 to 2008 when there was an entirely different Board of Directors in control. However, we will cooperate with any official enquiry and will continue to try and get the community of Bray focussed on our football and community endeavours.
End Statement January 25th 2015

**White Horse** · 25/01/2015, 5:12 PM

It might make more sense for the new owners to start a new club if there is a big risk of legacy issues coming to light.

**Mr A** · 25/01/2015, 5:53 PM

Too late for a new club to apply for a license for 2015. The FAI invoked that with GUST but ignored with Derry so no telling whether that matters.

**Spudulika** · 25/01/2015, 7:57 PM

My first reaction was above, now I'm thinking, before Christmas I read about the shenanigans with the WC stadia in Russia and the hundreds of millions disappeared, so this is nothing. But then I thought of how we're always bemoaning the fact that LOI facilities are poor (Bray I can say in an exception as it's a nice little ground). I hope this is sorted out quickly, and that we don't end up with one big league of 18 teams!