UEFA License

[Bald Student]

I had a quick look through the manual there. Has anyone else seen it? Has anyone seen anything in the premier license it that UCD won't achieve?

[KR's Post]

I had a quick look through the manual there. Has anyone else seen it? Has anyone seen anything in the premier license it that UCD won't achieve?
A good side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) ;)
Surely the clubs in the first division and bray, college and harps won't get an A licence.....

[Bald Student]

Surely the clubs in the first division and bray, college and harps won't get an A licence.....

That's what I would have thought, but can you point to a specific criterion in the document which UCD (or Bray for that matter) won't fulfill?

[Schumi]

A good side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) ;)
That's you ****ed as well so. ;)

I don't get the B criteria:
Must be fulfilled as indicated. However the manual offers possible alternatives to fulfil the criteria. Non-fulfilment of the criteria will result in the Licence Applicant being refused a licence and the club may not be granted admission to the FAI National League Premier Division or UEFA Club Competitions. What are the "possible alternatives to fulfil the criteria"?

[pineapple stu]

Downloaded that to have a look...was six pages for a while, but then suddenly rocketed to 116 pages! :eek:

I like the way lightening conductors are a C requirement now - sure it may kill a few players, but don't put yerselves out like! :D :rolleyes:


What are the "possible alternatives to fulfil the criteria"?

From the quote, it seems the manual offers some specific cases where alternatives are acceptable...failing that, a few notes under the table or a glance from Ollie should do!


A good side!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Surely the clubs in the first division and bray, college and harps won't get an A licence.....

Youz bet us how many times last season? ;)

You'd have thought none of us would get the A licence, but they've changed the requirements now... Looks like well get a B licence, which will allow us play Premier games but now European games. Which is grand for now!

[Schumi]

Did anyone notice that the playing surface has to be "green in colour"?! Would that rule Kildare out? :D

[Bald Student]

I don't get the B criteria: What are the "possible alternatives to fulfil the criteria"?

It states after each 'B' criterion:

'If the criterion is not fulfilled, the Licensor may sanction the club with:
(a) an obligation on the club to fulfil criterion within a reasonable timeframe; and/or
(b) a caution; and/or
(c) a fine; and/or
(d) exclusion from FAI National League Premier Division'

Last year cautions were given out. It seems to be designed to be fudged.

[Schumi]

It states after each 'B' criterion:

'If the criterion is not fulfilled, the Licensor may sanction the club with:
(a) an obligation on the club to fulfil criterion within a reasonable timeframe; and/or
(b) a caution; and/or
(c) a fine; and/or
(d) exclusion from FAI National League Premier Division'

Last year cautions were given out. It seems to be designed to be fudged.
It says that after C criteria not B criteria.

[pineapple stu]

Did anyone notice that the playing surface has to be "green in colour"?! Would that rule Kildare out? :D

Let's paint the pitch blue for the craic! :D

The pitch must be "absolutely smooth and level"...let's see...that rules out Monaghan, Cobh, us (bit of a cross-dip in the pitch!)...

There has to be (well, a D requirement) 2½ yards between the touchline and the fence - we'd fail that, but then most clubs would, I'd say.