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[NY Hoop]

What is this notion that, just because an average team in Switzerland have a similar name to 'Wexford Youths', that somehow makes it less of a silly or peculiar title for a senior football team in Ireland to choose ? :confused:

Why not 'Wexford Stanley' then ? Or 'Wexford & Diamonds' ? How's about 'Wexford Orient', 'Wexfordonians' or 'Wexford Caldeonian Thistle / Wexford Hibernian Shamrock'........? :confused:

I still reckon the name will be changed in the first 2-3 seasons. Football is all about money and support, and key to that is the image and marketability of a club. A name like 'Wexford Youths' for a senior team just won't cut the mustard in that regards.

I gave that as an example.

Bit of advise: when someone gives an opinion that you do not agree with try not go berserk like so many of your postings that invariably but not surprisingly end up in the rubbish section.

As for other names why not contact the man himself? I'm sure he has a lot time to deal with someone like you..........

Bohdiddley the anti juve site is sad and smacks of minnowism.

KOH

[charliesboots]

Funny thing is that Steve used examples that are an exact part of another clubs name. Last time I checked 'Young Boys' and 'Youths' were slightly different.

Slight differences can be important, expecially with names

L'Derry???

[Maynard]

Serious congratulations to all of those involved with Wicklow football.
And you really have to take your hat off to Mick Wallace. FINALLY an Irish businessman with some real financial clout willing to invest in our league, and he's gone one better in my book, by starting it up from scratch and in a place that was crying out for some development.

If there is a heaven Mick Wallace will be being served drinks by those Irishmen who have invested in Man Utd, Sunderland, Peteborough, Carslile etc

Now for the next big plan...The Carlow Rastas:cool:

[paul_oshea]

Serious congratulations to all of those involved with Wicklow football.
And you really have to take your hat off to Mick Wallace. FINALLY an Irish businessman with some real financial clout willing to invest in our league, and he's gone one better in my book, by starting it up from scratch and in a place that was crying out for some development.

that must be the most ironic post i have ever read.

[charliesboots]

yeah good luck to the Wicklow Youths!!:)

[Jerry The Saint]

Bohdiddley the anti juve site is sad and smacks of minnowism.


I don't know about that, I just think it needs a few adjustments



DEAR FOREING GUEST…

…thank you for visiting Antishels.com.

You might be wondering how in Ireland such a huge number of people can’t stand Shelbourne.
It’s not something you will understand in a minute or two- it takes a loooong time for Irish people to know how things go in this crazy thing we call “the eircom league”.

And once we understand, there are those who choose to win, no matter how - and they normally support Shelbourne - and those who prefer to be “against”, even winning a lot less than Shelbourne, but with the pride of being fair.

We have decided to be against. :cool:

[endabob1]

Exactlly what is wrong with the name Wexford Youths?
Newells Old Boys in Argentina is another similar to the Berne one, I think it's good to see something different.
As for the Wexford & Diamonds comment, if you'd done some research the name Rushden & Diamonds came about because 2 teams were merged, Rushden & Irtlingborough Diamonds by Max Griggs (owner of Dr Martens) to create a new club to satisfy his ego as his other business's failed he pulled the plug and they have dropped from the 3rd tier of English football to the 5th and are now battling relegation to what would be virtual disaster.

[Dodge]

There's nothing wrong with it, some of us just think it sounds crap. I don't know why, it just does. Others disagree. Its no big deal...

[Pauro 76]

Now for the next big plan...The Carlow Rastas:cool:

I like that one though! :) Isn't the Carlow kit huge in Cameroon or something?

[Maynard]

I like that one though! :) Isn't the Carlow kit huge in Cameroon or something?

Every other year there's always a motion put to the Carlow County Board to change the counties colours...always gets defeated!

They are the Rasta County! (an gContae Raistefearach!)

[Pauro 76]

Every other year there's always a motion put to the Carlow County Board to change the counties colours...always gets defeated!

They are the Rasta County! (an gContae Raistefearach!)

Check out top of link...

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.iolfree.ie/~eddiemoroney/gaalookalikes/images/carlow.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.iolfree.ie/~eddiemoroney/gaalookalikes/page3.htm&h=150&w=291&sz=17&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=m6u90pyErNgVJM:&tbnh=59&tbnw=115&prev=/images%3Fq%3DFRUIT%2BPASTILLE%2BICE%26svnum%3D10%2 6hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

Yah man. :)

[Maynard]

http://www.merci-facteur.com/voeux/174-Rasta%20bonne%20annee_maxi.gif

[dcfcsteve]

I gave that as an example.

Bit of advise: when someone gives an opinion that you do not agree with try not go berserk like so many of your postings that invariably but not surprisingly end up in the rubbish section.

As for other names why not contact the man himself? I'm sure he has a lot time to deal with someone like you..........

Bohdiddley the anti juve site is sad and smacks of minnowism.

KOH

Thanks for the advice NYH - most helpful.

Though if you think my response is an example of 'going berserk' (?!?) I would in-turn advise you to invest in a dictionary.

As for the "so many of my postings that invariably end up in the rubbish section" - unsurprisingly, it tends to only be the ones where you butt in. A bit like this one really....

And to think that you're still harbouring a grudge after all these months due to a thread over Wimbledon FC. :o

Anyways - welcome Wexford. Personally, I hope you see sense and change your name. Whoops - I've just gone berserk again...! :)

[dcfcsteve]

As for the Wexford & Diamonds comment, if you'd done some research the name Rushden & Diamonds came about because 2 teams were merged, Rushden & Irtlingborough Diamonds by Max Griggs (owner of Dr Martens) to create a new club to satisfy his ego as his other business's failed he pulled the plug and they have dropped from the 3rd tier of English football to the 5th and are now battling relegation to what would be virtual disaster.

No need for the research thanks mucker - I know where the name Rushden & Diamonds comes from.

I can't believe you took me seriously on that one...! :eek: :)

[bluemovie]

Trevor Welsh is going to make even less sense than usual calling out the week's results:
Wexford Youths 1 Limerick 37 0

[NY Hoop]

Thanks for the advice NYH - most helpful.

Though if you think my response is an example of 'going berserk' (?!?) I would in-turn advise you to invest in a dictionary.

As for the "so many of my postings that invariably end up in the rubbish section" - unsurprisingly, it tends to only be the ones where you butt in. A bit like this one really....

And to think that you're still harbouring a grudge after all these months due to a thread over Wimbledon FC. :o

Anyways - welcome Wexford. Personally, I hope you see sense and change your name. Whoops - I've just gone berserk again...! :)

Nice of you to bring up wimbledon again. Bit obsessed are we about your lack of knowledge on that one? And I'm the one holding a grudge?:D

Look at the last thread where you "contributed" that ended up getting binned.

I contribute, you butt in. Big difference binman.

Anyway Wexford Youths should be a welcome addition after the failed entities of the recent past.

KOH

[Dodge]

MOD - dcfcsteve, gift it a rest. if you've a problem with NY Hoop PM him...

[BohDiddley]

the anti juve site is sad and smacks of minnowism.
KOH
Absolute minnowism or relative minnowism? I know you just got promoted an' all, but let's be realistic! :D
Anyway, my point is that surely someone blessed with a new club and the rare opportunity to call anything they want could come up with something better than homage to the biggest, nastiest bunch of football cheats in European football?

[ForzaWexford]

Anyway, my point is that surely someone blessed with a new club and the rare opportunity to call anything they want could come up with something better than homage to the biggest, nastiest bunch of football cheats in European football?

That's no way to refer to the youth of Wexford!! :cool:

[Comic Book Guy]

Welcome aboard Wexford, looking forward to travelling down. BTW I reckon your visit to Cobh this season should attract a big crowd as there seemto be a lot of people of Wexford 'extraction' living in Cobh over the years;). Think it might be something to do with them all joining the navy and settling in Cobh

[G-Man]

So when do we get our sub forum set up???;) :D

[fbtn]

Big effing deal what they are called.

Anything for a whinge.

Welcome to the league Wexford Wains.

[finnpark]

Lets get the wexford media interested by signing the local radio guestbook:
http://htmlgear.tripod.com/guest/control.guest?u=southeastradio&a=sign&i=1001&r=http://www.southeastradio.ie/guestboo.htm

Wexford Forum
http://www.topix.net/forum/ie/wexford

Any Wexford fans on here? Got ana ddress for the Wexford People?

[osarusan]

Trevor Welsh is going to make even less sense than usual calling out the week's results:
Wexford Youths 1 Limerick 37 0

a handy 369 goal victory.

[passinginterest]

Wexford people email: front.office@peoplenews.ie
They have given the whole process coverage, I've posted a fair few recent articels on here. Mick Wallace himself writes most of the match reports for the u16 and youths teams as well as updates on the whole application process.

I'd expect them to have a fairly major report this week.

[dcfcsteve]

Has this been on Sports Tongight or the other sports bulletins yet ?

If the FAI were on-the-ball, they'd be working with broadcasters to have a little snippet about this new team included during coverage of the San Marino game.

[passinginterest]

Was watching RTE news on 2 last night about half eleven, had coverage of Ireland squad, international friendly results, goals from Brazil Portugal game, news of Liverpool takeover. No mention of Wexford Youths at all. I was fully expecting at least a short report, maybe some pics of the grounds but not a whisper.
Only caught the end of sports tonight so can't comment. Be dissapointed if they didn't have something some night this week if they didn't have anything last night. Be nice to put somethin in at half time of the Ireland match tonight.

[Pauro 76]

Wexford Youths even getting some coverage across the water. Why not RTE?

http://www.football365.com/mediawatch/0,17033,8749_1900656,00.html

Just The Example To Follow
While Liverpool fans embrace their new owners, concerns are already being raised about the man behind Tuesday's other big takeover.

While the good people of Wexford are no doubt delighted that millionaire Mick Wallace has taken over the running of Wexford Youths, a few dissenting eyebrows were raised when he described himself as "a devoted enthusiast of Italian football, and Juventus in particular".

[passinginterest]

Fair play to Football 365, mediawatch always seems to pick up on Irish football stories, Maxi being an earlier example. It might be taking the proverbial but any publicity is better than nothing.

[Dave77]

good luck to them

[TommyT]

Funny thing is that Steve used examples that are an exact part of another clubs name. Last time I checked 'Young Boys' and 'Youths' were slightly different.

Slight differences can be important, expecially with names

L'Derry???

Jayzuz the Frogs have taken Foyleside from the Brits, did the ''Boys of Wexford'' give them any asiistance or were they too late ?

[BohDiddley]

Jayzuz the Frogs have taken Foyleside from the Brits, did the ''Boys of Wexford'' give them any asiistance or were they too late ?
Well, they are from the 'extreme south-east (http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1679)' :eek:

[BohDiddley]

Didn't take long for this thread to be consigned to the club ghetto. Mustn't have reached the quota of positive Cork references.

[ForzaWexford]

Cork City. Probably the best soccer team in the world.

[noby]

Well, they are from the 'extreme south-east (http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1679)' :eek:
Extreme South-east sounds like a white-water-rafting-skateboarding version of the normal South-east.

I wonder what headline will be used when Tusker Rock United get a licence.

Anyway, best of luck. Hope to take a trip up in the new season.

[BohDiddley]

Cork City. Probably the best soccer team in the world.
That's the spirit!

[passinginterest]

Does anyone know if we have any pre season matches arranged?
I know there was talk of a game with Waterford as a fundraiser thing.
Any news of other games?
If they were playing any games in Dublin I'd love to go have a look.
I'd fancy our chances if Shels wanted a game!

[Bluebeard]

Any sign of a website yet?

[pixiehead]

Wexford Youths even getting some coverage across the water. Why not RTE?

http://www.football365.com/mediawatch/0,17033,8749_1900656,00.html

Just The Example To Follow
While Liverpool fans embrace their new owners, concerns are already being raised about the man behind Tuesday's other big takeover.

While the good people of Wexford are no doubt delighted that millionaire Mick Wallace has taken over the running of Wexford Youths, a few dissenting eyebrows were raised when he described himself as "a devoted enthusiast of Italian football, and Juventus in particular".
Cos Rte are a crowd of *****s :mad:

[pixiehead]

Does anyone know if we have any pre season matches arranged?
I know there was talk of a game with Waterford as a fundraiser thing.
Any news of other games?
If they were playing any games in Dublin I'd love to go have a look.
I'd fancy our chances if Shels wanted a game!

Good luck to ye . But dont understand how ye got a lience with no Stand or proper terrace?? :confused:

[Jamjar]

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Don't see the problem with the name. Young Boys Berne anyone? Anyways, best of luck to them.

Or Boca Juniors

[Dodge]

Good luck to ye . But dont understand how ye got a lience with no Stand or proper terrace?? :confused:

They have plans and Wallace may know a thing about building. If his stadium work is close to being as good as his work around Dublin City centre, they'll be OK

[ForzaWexford]

Good luck to ye . But dont understand how ye got a lience with no Stand or proper terrace?? :confused:

We got a licence because the plans are in place to build a stand. There will be temporary seating in for the start of the season. And as Dodge pointed out, Mick is well capable of building a nice ground.

[Irish_Praha]

Every other year there's always a motion put to the Carlow County Board to change the counties colours...always gets defeated!

They are the Rasta County! (an gContae Raistefearach!)

When I studied in Carlow we uded to call it Carlowfornia - useless fact :p

[passinginterest]

Article from Monday's Irish Times (http://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/2007/0212/1170364306868.html)

Wallace expects team to struggle this season, sees them challenging for promotion in three years.

No surprises there then!

[Rocky]

they should have told them to change the name first,
wexford youths sounds like a hostel for juvenile delinquenc.

wexford county or wexford town would have been more like it.

it all getting very cosey down around the south east, waterford, wexford, kilkenny, cobh, all in the 1st division and only a few miles apart, but then again i can see waterford getting promoted back to the premier before the season starts.

Juventus means youth and there is also a basketball team in Barcelona called juventut Badalona (Badalona Youth), but there is no previous in the English speaking world afaik.

[passinginterest]

So according to the rumoured fixtures it'll be Waterford up first, or Shels in the case they get relegated. Should be a cracker either way. Really hope I can make it. Many people planning to attend?

[ForzaWexford]

Mick said on the local radio today that he asked for an away game first, to give him an extra week to get Newcastle ready. Hopefully it'll be Waterford.

[passinginterest]

Waterford would be great alright, although a game in Dublin would suit me better from a selfish viewpoint.