Kildare about to go bust?

[WoodquayBoy]

Cheers. No point if Kildare cannot be saved as a LOI entity. Then again, just because there is no point, doesn't mean Delaney and his croneys won't insist it goes ahead

[steno]

Kildare should have stayed within their means. Overspending scum!

funny! not!

[steno]

Cheers. No point if Kildare cannot be saved as a LOI entity. Then again, just because there is no point, doesn't mean Delaney and his croneys won't insist it goes ahead

true :) point taken.

[stann]

More awful news.
Loved going to Station Road. Lovely people there, lovely feel about the place, handy spin from ours, compact, tidy little ground, nice bar, you could have a chat with the players warming up as you walked in, the soup stall was a great addition!
Kinda looked and felt the way a first division ground should if you know what I mean?
From what's been related here the players and fans of the club did themselves and the badge proud last night. It really is a tremendous shame that a club can't be run only on dedication like that.

[dcfcsteve]

It will be a farce if there's 3 Galway teams in the First Division next year! Best of luck to Kildare County!

Never mind the First Division - it'll be a farce if there's 3 Galways City teams full-stop.

At least the latest isn't also called United and also playing in maroon. Small mercies...

[Scrufil]

Is there some sort of official statement anywhere confirming that Kildare County have ceased to exist?

[Philly]

http://www.kildarecountyfc.com/?p=2295

There it is. Weird to see it in black and white.

[WoodquayBoy]

http://www.kildarecountyfc.com/?p=2295

There it is. Weird to see it in black and white.
Is it just me or is that all it says? When I click on the link, there is no statement, just that one sentence

[DaveyCakes]

Kildare tonight had no manager, no kit, no physio and half a team. This league is a ****ing joke. I don't know why i bother any more, Shambles.

Do you seriously think that this kind of situation is unique to the league of Ireland? Look at what's going on in leagues in other small (and not so small) countries all over Europe.....teams folding, merging, being bought out and moved all the time.

[dcfcsteve]

Do you seriously think that this kind of situation is unique to the league of Ireland? Look at what's going on in leagues in other small (and not so small) countries all over Europe.....teams folding, merging, being bought out and moved all the time.

It was on BBC Football Focus on Saturday that, since 1992 (?) 81 league and non-league clubs in England have gone into administration. Some more than once.

It showed the teams highlighted, and there were a lot of league clubs in there, including big names.

Football has been eating itself for years now, and there are some big bangs ahead I suspect (e.g. Glasgow Rangers not looking too healthy right now).

It's a global madness that no-one seems willing or able to stop.

[WoodquayBoy]

So is the Kildare - Salthill Devon play-off on or not? Devon website says it is, one of the lads in work said he heard the Kildare chairman on radio saying the game was on as well?!?!?!?!?!

[passerrby]

just a though and could be wrong but if the game goes ahead and kildare win but then withdraw from the LOI then derry can be invited to join the first div but if they fail to fulfil the fixture then salthill are intitled to be promoted assuming they comply with licensing

[WoodquayBoy]

Interesting thought . . . . . .

[passinginterest]

It was on BBC Football Focus on Saturday that, since 1992 (?) 81 league and non-league clubs in England have gone into administration. Some more than once.

It showed the teams highlighted, and there were a lot of league clubs in there, including big names.

Football has been eating itself for years now, and there are some big bangs ahead I suspect (e.g. Glasgow Rangers not looking too healthy right now).

It's a global madness that no-one seems willing or able to stop.

I'm nearly sure it was just referring to league clubs (or clubs that were in the league at the time of going into administration) and I was about to post the same thing.

There's plenty of sticks to beat the league with but clubs getting into financial difficulty is far from the biggest, it's an issue that's repeated across the world.

Very sad to see Kildare go, as others have said it's a lovely little ground and easy to access from the train, it made the fact that the Youths games I saw there were generally shocking just about bearable.

[harps1954]

According to Sports News on 2fm, Stephen McGuiness (PFAI) said that Kildare haven't gone bust and that they will be fulfilling their play-off fixture with Salthill Devon this week.

The plot thickens . . .

[pineapple stu]

just a though and could be wrong but if the game goes ahead and kildare win but then withdraw from the LOI then derry can be invited to join the first div but if they fail to fulfil the fixture then salthill are intitled to be promoted assuming they comply with licensing
If Kildare and Derry leave the league, there's room for Salthill and Derry to replace them. I assume all the A League clubs would be given an option of applying, and the best one be given a league spot (like Fingal last year). The other option is a ten-team First Division if Salthill don't get in.

[Longfordian]

According to Sports News on 2fm, Stephen McGuiness (PFAI) said that Kildare haven't gone bust and that they will be fulfilling their play-off fixture with Salthill Devon this week.

The plot thickens . . .

Have they any players left?. You'd think an official statement saying they'd played their last game and have been placed into liquidation would be clear enough. Not in this league though, always some confusion around the corner.

[Philly]

Despite the club in liquidation, without a board, it seems the PFAI think the game is going ahead. The FAI has not announced that it off either, and neither have Salthill. Who knows what they are hoping for, but KCFC is gone and the Salthill game is NOT going ahead. The club and team have disbanded.

This League is crazy.

[number16]

If Kildare don't fulfil the play off game(s), they cannot collect the "prize monies" (€6000) for finishing last. The PFAI are using the opportunity to ensure this money is collected and routed to the players - regardless of the fact that the Club has gone into liquidation and they don't intend to play in the LOI next year? Make logic out of that!

[WoodquayBoy]

Met someone associated with Devon 10 minutes ago and he said they have NOT been told the game is off and are training tonight with a view to the game going ahead.
Is there anyone in charge out there????????????????????????????????

[harpskid]

Despite the club in liquidation, without a board, it seems the PFAI think the game is going ahead. The FAI has not announced that it off either, and neither have Salthill. Who knows what they are hoping for, but KCFC is gone and the Salthill game is NOT going ahead. The club and team have disbanded.

This League is crazy.

Dear God - who do the PFAI think is going to oppose Salthill?

[gspain]

Met someone associated with Devon 10 minutes ago and he said they have NOT been told the game is off and are training tonight with a view to the game going ahead.
Is there anyone in charge out there????????????????????????????????


When are the games scheduled for?

[davidatrb]

Game is scheduled for tomorrow as far as i know.

[christo]

When are the games scheduled for?

Tomorrow and I think the second leg is Friday

Personally I would love to see them go ahead since I missed saturday's game but I can't see it happening. I'd love to have a definite answer though

[gspain]

Game is scheduled for tomorrow as far as i know.

home or away - looked for these fixtures last week on a number of sites and couldn't find it. Thought I knew why on saturday.

Hope to go to the Kildare leg of the playoff.

[Mr A]

The Salthill leg is due to be played tomorrow night.

[davidatrb]

Away in Galway on Tuesday. Then in Kildare on Fri/Sat I would have imagined. But as Kildare have no club, team, manager, kit etc. I doubt it will get played.

[christo]

Away in Galway on Tuesday. Then in Kildare on Fri/Sat I would have imagined. But as Kildare have no club, team, manager, kit etc. I doubt it will get played.

I may get my boots ready

[gspain]

Typical - can't go friday and think I just might go to a different football match on saturday.

[Mr A]

Truly this league is the greatest in the world.

[WoodquayBoy]

Fixtures were set as follows:
Salthill Devon v Kildare County, Drom, 7.45pm, Tuesday Nov 10
Kildare County v Salthill Devon, Station Road, 8pm, Friday Nov 13
Devon have been told game is going ahead

[pineapple stu]

Away in Galway on Tuesday. Then in Kildare on Fri/Sat I would have imagined. But as Kildare have no club, team, manager, kit etc. I doubt it will get played.
Expect a huge fine for Kildare in the next disciplinary meeting.

[Kildare Lad]

Would love if the game went ahead, just to use it as one last chance to say goodbye to the club. Would be an emotional game though no doubt.

[Kildareman]

If all was well in Kildare and Derry City are relegated to the A Championship then the playoffs are not needed.
Isnt the fact that Bray are spared instant relegation not the same????

[SalvadorSanchez]

Sorry to see Kildare go this way, if the FAI are pumping €4 million into RTE to put on MNS then we need to look at other options such as internet highlights rather than putting money into RTE, after all they're not giving a good enough service and it seems to be only LOI fans that watch it anyway... which says €4 million for no benefit to the league if you ask me.... an internet highlights show sounds like the way to go if you ask me......
€4 million could have gone a long way towards stabilising alot of clubs... Kildare, Cobh, Derry etc.
Time for the FAI to have a long look at developing a strategy towards stabilising the league as a 16 or 20 team league and then putting in a North and South type feeder comp. like in England...

[eamo1]

I'll be up around Drom tomorrow evening playing 5 a side.If Kildare are REALLY desperate for players we can stick on a jersey for them:rolleyes:.

[Schumi]

If all was well in Kildare and Derry City are relegated to the A Championship then the playoffs are not needed.

Derry haven't been confirmed as being relegated to the A Championship.

[pineapple stu]

They are confirmed as being kicked out of the league, though, which is the point - it's Derry who are being replaced by Salthill, and so a play-off makes no sense. kildare are reprieved from relegation the same way Bray were.

[Schumi]

There have been statements from FAI officials saying that they hope that Derry can take a place in the First Division next year so it's not cut and dried.

In reality, Derry are unlikely to still be in business for next season so it's immaterial.

[Kildareman]

Just to add to that last year we lost to Mervue in the playoff but re-entered when Cobh were denied a licence.
As of now Derry are not in the First Division.

So therefore we'll all be in Drom Tuesday night....

[culloty82]

If all the rumours about the A Championship being scrapped are true, it makes even less sense. Of course then you'd end up with an 18-team First Division (if Derry and Kildare both pull through), which would have to re-adjusted this time next year.

[The Lilywhites]

The Board of Management of Kildare County F.C. regrets to announce that the Club has played its last game. Since the resignation of former members earlier this season, the remaining personnel of the Board of Management have worked night and day to try and resolve the Club’s problems.

Surely that means tomorrow's game is off?

[Philly]

Not if the FAI and PFAI get their way!

[christo]

Not if the FAI and PFAI get their way!

Hope they do to be honest, would love to give a proper send off than sitting here posting on foot.ie while the last match is being played

[Kildareman]

The Board of Management of Kildare County F.C. regrets to announce that the Club has played its last game. Since the resignation of former members earlier this season, the remaining personnel of the Board of Management have worked night and day to try and resolve the Club’s problems.

Surely that means tomorrow's game is off?

For that reason and the fact the game doesnt need to be played is the very reason why we'll be out west on tuesday...NOT ;)

[gufc2000]

Is there no way Kildare could play on in the 'A' Championship. Alot of their away games would be around Dublin, so travel expenses would be down. Do ye have to pay much rent for Station Road? Is there any other local pitches in Kildare Town where ye could base?

I had really hoped Kildare would survive. Surely if they can play tomorrow, then they can play in some other form at a lower level next year?

[Philly]

If we were to play in the A Championship, what hope would we ever have of paying the debts of the past 7 years off? The club is gone into liquidation because it has no money left, no money coming in, and alot of debts/expenses.

[gufc2000]

Thats a real shame, ye will be missed. The thought of 3 Galway City teams is shivering

[Kildare Lad]

My Dad apparently heard on the radio that tommorow nights game is going ahead.

[SligoBrewer]

Kildare County F.C. today informed the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) that the club is not in a position to fulfill the relegation / promotion play-off matches, originally scheduled for Tuesday and Friday of this week.

As a result of today’s decision, Salthill Devon will have been deemed to have won promotion from the Newstalk A Championship into the League of Ireland First Division, pending the licencing process.