Boycott

[new blue]

I see that they're looking for a boycott on the Waterford site BTID.net
What's haapening to this once proud club
I suppose things can't get much worse so desperate measures may be needed

[Peadar]

Maybe your fans should stop going to games, as a protest.
Oh wait, no one goes to your games anyway! :D

[A face]

I see that they're looking for a boycott on the Waterford site BTID.net
What's haapening to this once proud club
I suppose things can't get much worse so desperate measures may be needed

Do you have a link new blue ??

[bluemovie]

I see that they're looking for a boycott on the Waterford site BTID.net

One eejit is proposing a boycott. One. The rest of the thread is filled with people telling him to cop on. One person on a messageboard doesn't represent any significant proportion of our fanbase.

Waterford's attendances do not fluctuate as much in a crisis as some clubs. We may be down by up to 50% in some games, but I seem to remember certain clubs' attendances being hit much harder in bad times. We're averaging 800-1000 this season, which is very poor, but some of our home games have been against Dublin City, Bray and UCD. No offence intended to those clubs, but they don't draw out the "old romantics" in the way that derbies against Cork and Kilkenny do or - they'll love this - the old enemy Shamrock Rovers.

Most of our current problems emanate from budgetary constraints so most of us realise that a boycott would only exacerbate the situation. Even a change of manager may not be the solution. Hence, you will hear more "Farrelly Out"s than "Kerley Out"s in the RSC on Friday. Poor Gareth must be looking at us 11 points below Bohs and wondering how our man is getting such a soft time from the fans.

[Mental Man]

This talk of a boycott is pure and utter drivel its all from 1 or 2 teenagers suffering the side effects from a over indulgence of Lucozade or TK lemonade, the TRUE fans will stand by the club once again for sure and if it means it for me personally again i will leave my season ticket at home and pay again at the turnstiles.

Boycott my arse, bloody dopes !!!:mad:

[mypost]

Waterford's attendances may be down, but some of our home games have been against Dublin City...No offence intended, but they don't draw in the way...Shamrock Rovers (do)...

Despite that reality, some people still believe they are a healthier presence in the league than us. :confused: As I have said before, a league in this country without Rovers involved, is a league without credibility.

[trevy]

Kerley might have got a soft time so far but I reckon that is changing.The majority of the fans over on btid want him out from the comments there.The results and performances have been shocking even with a very weak squad due to the low budget.I'd say both sets of fans could be calling for their managers heads Friday night.I'd say it'll be a small crowd there at the game especially with a clash with the World Cup quarter final on tv and the terrible results of both teams lately.

[Student Mullet]

I hadn't planned on going to the game but after seeing you last weekend I think I'll join the boycott.

[BohsFans]

I see that they're looking for a boycott on the Waterford site BTID.net
What's haapening to this once proud club
I suppose things can't get much worse so desperate measures may be needed

I'd go on Friday if I was you.
We're handing out handy 3 points outside Dublin since last July!

[Drumcondra Red]

Despite that reality, some people still believe they are a healthier presence in the league than us. :confused: As I have said before, a league in this country without Rovers involved, is a league without credibility.

Get your head out of your arse!

[Wiseguy]

As I have said before, a league in this country without Rovers involved, is a league without credibility.

And why is that?

[Peadar]

Get your head out of your arse!

His general point is right though.
A league with Rovers in it is better than a league with both UCD and Dublin City in it but not Rovers.

Waterford are such a joke at the moment, even their threads are boring! :D

[pineapple stu]

We're handing out handy 3 points outside Dublin since last July!
I love the fact that Bohs' only away points this season were won in Dalymount Park! :D

[ConfusedBlue]

Waterford are such a joke at the moment

The reason we're a joke is because we're doing things by the book and living within our means,unlike some other clubs!!!!!!

All this talk of boycotts is bull,the only ones attending games at the moment are the real diehard supporters.They understand the situation we're in and the reasons for that.

The reason for frustration from the fans is to do with results but mostly to do with Kerleys formation and apparent unwillingness to let the team go out and try and at least draw let alone win a game!!
From the outset of the pre-season,most Blues fans knew we were going to struggle but none would of expected it to be this bad.

[Jerry The Saint]

The reason we're a joke is because we're doing things by the book and living within our means,unlike some other clubs!!!!!!
...
From the outset of the pre-season,most Blues fans knew we were going to struggle but none would of expected it to be this bad.

And now, of course, there's no incentive for them to improve their performances. In effect, the new format would allow teams like Waterford to jettison any remaining half-decent players and concentrate on doing up their ground or getting finances in order. This may well work out great for them but it won't be pretty for the rest of this season.

But then the only reason they are in this position is because of better results in previous seasons helped by financial mismanagement ...

[ConfusedBlue]

And now, of course, there's no incentive for them to improve their performances.................But then the only reason they are in this position is because of better results in previous seasons helped by financial mismanagement ...

That looks like whats gonna happen anyway,apparently we're promised major changes over the next couple of weeks!!

Where's your proof of financial mismanagement??
The club is debt free apart from GOB being owed money which I believe he wrote off a good portion of and settled for a nominal sum!Theres a whole lot of other clubs around the league who are in a far worse state or have been engaged in far more dodgy financial management dealings!!!!!!!!

[new blue]

It looks as if the notion of a boycott is having effect very few at last night's game by all accounts

[pineapple stu]

The club is debt free apart from GOB being owed money which I believe he wrote off a good portion of and settled for a nominal sum!
It's not debt free. Your last accounts show a total of almost E400,000 owed to various sources - directors (E100,000), bank loans, Revenue, trade creditors and overdrafts.

However, it must be acknowledged that it appears the reason why you're doig so badly this year is because there's a genuine attempt being made to get everything under control - the club made a profit in 2004. If only the league wer a level playing field when it came to spending money properly...

[ConfusedBlue]

It's not debt free. Your last accounts show a total of almost E400,000 owed to various sources - directors (E100,000), bank loans, Revenue, trade creditors and overdrafts.


Yes but what year have you taken that last set of accounts from?I would bet they are at least 3-4years old.Since then most creditors,bar some directors,, have had their money paid.

And yes the reason we're in the trouble we're in is because we're living within our means unlike other clubs around the league!!!!!

[passerrby]

I sorry mypost but the league has little credability without rovers and less with them in.

[CollegeTillIDie]

I sorry mypost but the league has little credability without rovers and less with them in.

Last time I looked there were two divisions in the EL despite what the Irish Times might think. Going by there coverage on Monday, even the Premier doesn't exist these days, and until Shamrock Rovers either go bust or are expelled from the Entire League they will still be in THE LEAGUE , just happen to be in the slightly less important Division this season;)

[pineapple stu]

Yes but what year have you taken that last set of accounts from?I would bet they are at least 3-4years old.
And you'd be wrong. 18 months old, give or take. Next set of accuonts due out shortly. Waterford clearly have debt, but are - unlike most clubs - attempting now to live within their means.

[NY Hoop]

I sorry mypost but the league has little credability without rovers and less with them in.

Amazing garbage. League is a joke with monaghan and CHF in it.

KOH

[BohsFans]

League is a joke with monaghan and CHF in it.

KOH

and the 1st division rovers!

[RonnieB]

Amazing garbage. League is a joke with monaghan and CHF in it.

KOH

Almost as amazing as the garbage you spew. :D

[NY Hoop]

Almost as amazing as the garbage you spew. :D

Coming from a longford fan I'll take that as a compliment:D

KOH

[manic da hoop]

What's this? A foot.ie thread decends into pathetic point-scoring? That's a first!

:rolleyes:

[placid casual]

NY you rapidly becoming the roy k$$$e of this message board.
it would appear you are adopting all the traits of the "traitor" you mention in your sig.
the ability to start-an-argument-in-an-empty-room kinda guy.
anyway carry on......

[NY Hoop]

NY you rapidly becoming the roy k$$$e of this message board.
it would appear you are adopting all the traits of the "traitor" you mention in your sig.
the ability to start-an-argument-in-an-empty-room kinda guy.
anyway carry on......

Thanks for coming!

KOH