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pineapple stu
16/08/2006, 1:07 PM
At a recent meeting between the NLSA (National League Supporters' Association) and the FAI, the FAI noted that the proposed name for the new league, the Premiership, has to date been only a working name. The FAI has asked for supporters to submit suggested alternative titles. Feel free to do so here, or you can PM me or e-mail info@nlsupporters.com. We'll collate them and send them on in for consideration.

I honestly don't know if this will make any difference in the end, but there's certainly no harm in trying. Opposition to the name "The Premiership" seems to be widespread, so if the fans can alter that to select our name for our league, so much the better. There's obviously no stopping anyone registering favour with the name "The Premiership" either.

The NLSA's presentation to the FAI on the new league format, together with other items (minutes, etc) is available on our website (http://www.nlsupporters.com/News).

Edit - meant to say I'll post this message on all club forums when I get home, so as I'm not seen to be favouring one club over another! But we'll hit fans of most clubs here.
Danny
16/08/2006, 1:10 PM
Cant remember who mentioned it before but i like the name I-League

or else Prim-Èire League
nshoop
16/08/2006, 1:19 PM
Heres a mad idea,how about the the League of Ireland Premier Division
pineapple stu
16/08/2006, 1:23 PM
My choice alright.
NY Hoop
16/08/2006, 1:24 PM
Thought the best idea would be to leave it as is but as they are intent on changing it I-League is what I'm going for.


KOH
BohsPartisan
16/08/2006, 1:37 PM
Happy-Clappy Fun League
ger121
16/08/2006, 1:40 PM
For me the current name is a good one. But as they are launching a new league and product they will want a new name. I'd go for I-League short, simple and catchy
dcfc_1928
16/08/2006, 1:41 PM
Thats just too crazy!

:)


Heres a mad idea,how about the the League of Ireland Premier Division
SPXcyan
16/08/2006, 1:42 PM
I-League is rather catchy :D and the league of ireland premier league I like too :D
charliesboots
16/08/2006, 1:42 PM
I-League sounds great plus any sponsors name seems to sound ok before it.
BohsPartisan
16/08/2006, 1:49 PM
Get a company called Japs to sponsor it!
Réiteoir
16/08/2006, 2:01 PM
The eircom Premier League of Ireland
Danny
16/08/2006, 2:04 PM
Get a company called Japs to sponsor it

Or Apple

"The Apple iLeague"
Dodge
16/08/2006, 2:05 PM
Much as I despise the FAI, i think the title of this thread isn't the worst suggestion.
manic da hoop
16/08/2006, 2:29 PM
All joking aside, the 'I' League does sound very slick.
joema
16/08/2006, 3:03 PM
I League for me
Jerry The Saint
16/08/2006, 3:10 PM
I League for me

Who else would you league for:confused:
Real ale Madrid
16/08/2006, 3:14 PM
I League sounds daft imo

How about the " FAI Eircom Elite League"
Terry
16/08/2006, 3:24 PM
the eircom name still has to be in it so:

The Eircom National League of Ireland.
BohsPartisan
16/08/2006, 3:30 PM
Let Ollie decide. He decides everything else anyway.
Jerry The Saint
16/08/2006, 3:31 PM
the eircom name still has to be in it so:

The Eircom National League of Ireland.

Bingo. Or just eircom National League - people will know what we're talking about.

Then the "pyramid" *COUGH* would look like this

National League Premier Division
National League First Division
National League U-20 Championship
National League A Championship

with the sponsor's name on the front, if necessary.

Faddish names like 'I-League' or especially references to Elite are likely to promote ridicule more than anything else.
John83
16/08/2006, 3:35 PM
If it's going to a poll, I'll propose "The Wolfe Tones A Nation Once Again League".

More seriously, I'll add my voice to those happy to refer to the League of Ireland. I'd take the I-League though. :)
John83
16/08/2006, 3:42 PM
Just looking at those NLSA-FAI minutes:

PC also added that there will be 20 or 22 clubs in the league next season. NLSA said that if there was a new club coming in it should come from a county where there is no EL club e.g. Kerry, Mayo, Tipperary etc. The extra club in next seasons league will be picked by the same group who will pick the placings of the new league.
Hedging their bets on Shels surviving the cold hand of the Revenue, eh? :D
pete
16/08/2006, 3:58 PM
FAI <insert sponsor> Super League.
Mr A
16/08/2006, 4:31 PM
How about:

New, Improved League Of Ireland

I-League is kinda cool, and appropriate given the traditionally short sighted inability of clubs to cooperate or look at the big picture.
Raheny Red
16/08/2006, 4:34 PM
The I-League with TV and radio adverts along the lines of "The I-League, everyone's watching".

:o


:D
NavanBohs
16/08/2006, 5:03 PM
The <sponsor> League of Ireland? can't think of anything better, but I'd prefer something simple.

I-League sounds ridiculous I think ...
Mr A
16/08/2006, 5:06 PM
"The Roddy Collins is a c**t League of Ireland"
eamoss
16/08/2006, 5:10 PM
"The Roddy Collins is a c**t League of Ireland"

Oh I like :D


How about having the name of the league in Irish??


Also I like I-League
Mr A
16/08/2006, 5:25 PM
How about having the name of the league in Irish??

Bit rusty on this but here goes:

"Is c**t é Roddy Collins Conradh ná hÉireann"
4tothefloor
16/08/2006, 5:40 PM
I see nothing wrong with "The Eircom Premiership" or "Eircom Premier League", or even "Eircom Premier League Of Ireland".

The I-League sounds daft to me, I'm getting tired of it already. And I think we should save "Super League" and the likes for the day when the two Irish leagues see sense and amalgamate....
Schwalker
16/08/2006, 6:23 PM
I see nothing wrong with "The Eircom Premiership" or "Eircom Premier League", or even "Eircom Premier League Of Ireland".

The I-League sounds daft to me, I'm getting tired of it already. And I think we should save "Super League" and the likes for the day when the two Irish leagues see sense and amalgamate....

What about adding some tongue in cheek humour with a gaelic touch?

It´s enough "super" Premier "Major" No1 "A" kind of names..

The wee league?..:rolleyes:
steno
16/08/2006, 7:41 PM
Would have to agree with 4tothefloor Not a fan of I-League as the new name how about Eire A and Eire B or is do they that ridiculous as well? just a suggestion
dcfcsteve
16/08/2006, 9:36 PM
National League
Paddyfield
16/08/2006, 9:44 PM
NSL ... National Soccer League?

The I League is a copycat of the A League in Oz or the J League in Japland.

I love it though. Put me down for one I League please.
Dr.Nightdub
16/08/2006, 9:48 PM
I too like I-League, though I can see potential confusion between the I-League and the Irish league.

Maybe we could be the I-I-yippy League? :D
Red&White
17/08/2006, 12:24 AM
Like I-League now, though how I'd feel hearing it everyday might be different. National League is fine too, though. But please, please, no 'elite' or 'super.'

EDIT: Something sensible and short(ish) in Irish is my favourite idea, if such a word could be found... (Don't know any Irish myself)
DmanDmythDledge
17/08/2006, 12:26 AM
I think the I-League sounds sh!t.
Red&White
17/08/2006, 12:31 AM
An Deisceart?
pete
17/08/2006, 11:41 AM
I thinkwe have already had the discussion & jokes about the names. I thought the point of this was to add non-joke suggestions?

:confused:
Dodge
17/08/2006, 12:13 PM
No, you email the non joke suggestions. Do what you like here...
TonyD
17/08/2006, 12:15 PM
Maybe we could be the I-I-yippy League? :D

Or the Diddly - I League. :p

Seriously though, it's got to be the National League, hasn't it ? Anything else just sounds plain silly and is in danger of harking back to the "Kentucky Fried Chicken League days".
CharlesThompson
17/08/2006, 12:50 PM
Hoy 'bout "The Championship"?
BohsPartisan
17/08/2006, 1:10 PM
How about the Justice League of America?
manic da hoop
17/08/2006, 2:59 PM
National League sounds too GAA-esque.

It has to be something catchy and original.
sullanefc
17/08/2006, 3:18 PM
or else Prim-Èire League

"Peil-Eire League" sounds good
jdexter
17/08/2006, 3:31 PM
I think the 'PremEireShip' would be a nice hybrid name :)

I-League; as soon as I saw it looked fetching and did like the sound of it, but agree with the Oz and Japan comparisons..sort of looks a bit cheap copying the theme- However- there are only 'X' amount of permutations you can have for the top league- 'super league', 'premier', 'division 1', etc, so I suppose whatever is chosen is likely to be in similar vain to an existing theme..
Dodge
17/08/2006, 3:33 PM
National League sounds too GAA-esque.

What about the National Fotball League? Not sure anyone's used that before?

Or and isn;t the real name of the league the FAI National League anyway?
Strabane_Harp
17/08/2006, 3:58 PM
How about

FAI Eircom Irish Premier

FAI Eircom Irish First Division.


So crazy it might just work.
DmanDmythDledge
17/08/2006, 4:53 PM
How about

FAI Eircom Irish Premier

FAI Eircom Irish First Division.


So crazy it might just work.
I like the sound of that but it sounds better with just Eircom I think and with Premier Division at the end.