Going to Court

[bluewhitearmy]

In the star that we are taking the FAI to court over the Barcelona thing.

I think we are right to stand up to them as they screwed us out of something huge.

Said in paper talks were advanced as having it ib the contract that Messi and Xavi had to play at leat a half each and they had sorted television and web viewing.

Could be the end of us if we dont win in court though and makes it very tough to get a licence which i suppose would have been hard over last year anyway.

[Jofspring]

I wouldn't worry about getting the actual license but if Limerick lose here they could pay big time for it in the long run. We will never get any kind of help should we need it down the line and we will give ourselves a very bad name within the FAI.

Even though i wouldn't know much about the specifics of how good Limericks case is I'm worried about this to be honest.

[abbeyvale]

I wouldn't worry about getting the actual license but if Limerick lose here they could pay big time for it in the long run. We will never get any kind of help should we need it down the line and we will give ourselves a very bad name within the FAI.

Even though i wouldn't know much about the specifics of how good Limericks case is I'm worried about this to be honest.


When did they ever help Limerick out anyway??..................

[Jofspring]

When did they ever help Limerick out anyway??..................

True but this would definitely close any doors down the line. I really hope Limerick win this. The FAI are so arrogant i don't think they ever thought someone would have the balls to take them on.

[bluewhitearmy]

When did they ever help Limerick out anyway??..................

Ya wouldn't be worried about that they were never going to do anything for us after last season when Barca thing 1st happened.

[osarusan]

When did they ever help Limerick out anyway??..................

In fairness, the 'independent' licencing committee has granted Limerick a licence despite Jackman not meeting minimum requirements.

I think that the FAI have been willing to turn a blind eye to Jackman as they generally felt the club was being run in the right way, doing the right things, and causing them no trouble.

Now that the lawsuit is happening, the last part of the above sentence is no longer true for them.

[bluewhitearmy]

In fairness, the 'independent' licencing committee has granted Limerick a licence despite Jackman not meeting minimum requirements.

I think that the FAI have been willing to turn a blind eye to Jackman as they generally felt the club was being run in the right way, doing the right things, and causing them no trouble.

Now that the lawsuit is happening, the last part of the above sentence is no longer true for them.

If they stopped us for Jackman they would have to stop Salthill and Mervue as they have no stands at all in their grounds.

[osarusan]

If they stopped us for Jackman they would have to stop Salthill and Mervue as they have no stands at all in their grounds.

But if they did exactly that, who's going to take them to task over it? The other clubs? Not likely. The media? Not likely. And even if they were forced to explain it, they can just conjure up some planning permission (which Salthill actually have, I think), or other similar fudge.

[bluewhitearmy]

But if they did exactly that, who's going to take them to task over it? The other clubs? Not likely. The media? Not likely.

Hadn't thought of that..Damn we are screwed.

[blueblood]

Would be great if Limerick got a bit of support from the other clubs or the PFAI, just to let the FAI know they fcuked up cause they probably genuinely think they did nothing wrong and were 100% right just like the clowns who run the country, somebody has to stand up to these idiots

[Jofspring]

Would be great if Limerick got a bit of support from the other clubs or the PFAI, just to let the FAI know they fcuked up cause they probably genuinely think they did nothing wrong and were 100% right just like the clowns who run the country, somebody has to stand up to these idiots

The clubs at first seemed like they where going to back Limerick before but then nothing came of it. Can't see any of them coming out in support for Limerick unless it looks very likely Limerick could win their case. The Junior Council came out then and shoved there heads up Delaneys arse so there will be no support from them either.

[Monkfish]

The country is packed with cowards and traitors and not just on the JC, dont expect anyone to support the club on this. Where was the local media and political outcry at the time this happened? The city lost out on Millions. Half the town didnt believe the club, the other half were horrified at the thought of the club pulling off something so big.

[Monkfish]

The Junior Council came out then and shoved there heads up Delaneys arse .

He got his man-bits massaged in Portland Park at the time. Even had his wife there so for her to get a lesson on how to do it right.

[lfc at heart]

I think if Limerick win this they will still come out as losers, if they ever get the martkets field do you think the fai will help them now, i dont think so. and if they do win it what will they gain,

[Jofspring]

I think if Limerick win this they will still come out as losers, if they ever get the martkets field do you think the fai will help them now, i dont think so. and if they do win it what will they gain,

From what i can make of it at the moment Limerick are only bringing the FAI to court for clarity on the whole situation and to answer some questions about it as they seem to have been ignored by the FAI since July. What else Limerick want from this is unknown at the moment.

The FAI are so ignorant they thought if Limerick where ignored long enough they'd go away.

[bluewhitearmy]

I think if Limerick win this they will still come out as losers, if they ever get the martkets field do you think the fai will help them now, i dont think so. and if they do win it what will they gain,

If we didnt bring them to court there was 0% chance of them helping us anyway no hope at at all they were out to get us since we went against them last year so we lose nothing they weren't gonna ever help us anyway.

And we can gain the right to bring teams like Barca over to play us and show the FAI they cant just push us around and tell us what to do they had no right to stop that friendly the agreement they said stopped it was not igned until months after the friendly would have taken place.

[Lionel Ritchie]

But if they did exactly that, who's going to take them to task over it? The other clubs? Not likely. The media? Not likely. And even if they were forced to explain it, they can just conjure up some planning permission (which Salthill actually have, I think), or other similar fudge.

Media would be all over them (FAI) if they messed with Limerick or their application while Limerick had them in the High Court. Even if they'd sound cause it'd look vexatious and the FAI'd be bringing a world of ****e down on themselves,

[gael353]

I think if Limerick win this they will still come out as losers, if they ever get the martkets field do you think the fai will help them now, i dont think so. and if they do win it what will they gain,


with all respect, i think limerick are far far more financially secure then the FAI right now and now if and when the markets field comes about limerick will not be requiring the FAIs assistance in anyway :dance:

[osarusan]

Media would be all over them (FAI) if they messed with Limerick or their application while Limerick had them in the High Court. Even if they'd sound cause it'd look vexatious and the FAI'd be bringing a world of ****e down on themselves,

I have to say, Lionel, I disagree. Look at the websites of the Irish Times or RTE. Not a word about this court case on them.

I'd say that Limerick have timed the court case for the same time (roughly) as licencing in the hope that the FAI would be afraid of a media storm. I can't see it happening myself though.

[Lim till i die]

I'd say John Delaney has a few enemies in the meeja only waiting for a chance.

[Mr A]

I'd say John Delaney has a few enemies in the meeja only waiting for a chance.

Like everyone at the Independent...

[gael353]

tends to happen when one of your journalists starts to ask awkward questions and the other side try to force the paper to sack the journo in question...

[harpin]

Any updates?

[gael353]

from what im heariing limerick have won what they were looking for today, Limerick won the right to have an arbitrator appointed

[bluewhitearmy]

FAI Statement

Monday, January 31, 2010

The Football Association of Ireland today (Jan 31) confirmed to the High Court that it and Limerick FC have agreed to enter mediation. The FAI regrets that money spent on this course of action will be lost to the sport. What is decided during the mediation process with Limerick FC could have broader ramifications for the funding and development of football at all levels.

ENDS

[fieldofmarkets]

getting their dig in early for the mediator

[lfc at heart]

did we get the licence yet and when do we know if we have it

[Ash]

I think they are to be issued in 2 weeks time. Finance details had to be in to the FAI by last Friday as far as I know