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Monkfish
20/01/2008, 5:33 PM
Would the people whos howls of protest were heard while I hung an American flag out of a goal post in Kildare please make yourselves known. :D
Lim till i die
20/01/2008, 5:34 PM
Would the people whos howls of protest were heard while I hung an American flag out of a goal post in Kildare please make yourselves known. :D
You rang boss?? :p
Monkfish
20/01/2008, 5:42 PM
You rang boss?? :p
Your application for the USMC has been approved, no need for boot camp, you have important duties in Greenland. Radar tower needs guarding so you ship out at 05.00. Anyone else? :)
Lim till i die
20/01/2008, 5:43 PM
Your application for the USMC has been approved, no need for boot camp, you have important duties in Greenland. Radar tower needs guarding so you ship out at 05.00. Anyone else? :)
It's called Greenland because it's really warm right?? :)
Monkfish
20/01/2008, 5:50 PM
It's called Greenland because it's really warm right?? :)
Thats right sonny, now make your country and papa proud. I have a 'Red Ronald' also on my list, our boys in Basra need a sniper decoy and he's going straight in.
Lionel Ritchie
20/01/2008, 5:55 PM
Don't we have a PM system for in jokes? what's this news then?
Lim till i die
20/01/2008, 5:58 PM
Don't we have a PM system for in jokes? what's this news then?
That's no way to speak to your commanding officer!! ;)
I couldn't possibly comment but Reading between the lines I'd imagine it involves America and lots of money..........
Monkfish
20/01/2008, 5:59 PM
Don't we have a PM system for in jokes? what's this news then?
Think you and the local media are the only ones who dont know. Check your pm's.
Monkfish
20/01/2008, 6:03 PM
I couldn't possibly comment but Reading between the lines I'd imagine it involves America and lots of money..........
Nope! http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3066123,00.html
Lionel Ritchie
20/01/2008, 6:07 PM
I couldn't possibly comment but Reading between the lines I'd imagine it involves America and lots of money.......... ...hmmm ....American investor eh? -I wonder will there be as many strings attached as there was to using Rathbane. I shouldn't be cynical ...after all having an American investor has worked for Liverpool. :)
...No wait!:eek:
Monkfish
20/01/2008, 6:09 PM
You saying you wouldnt like us being known as the FC Soccer City Bluesox? :eek:
Lionel Ritchie
20/01/2008, 6:17 PM
You saying you wouldnt like us being known as the FC Soccer City Bluesox? :eek:
Or if we're less fortunate ... Pepsi Presents FC Soccer City Bluesox.
Monkfish
20/01/2008, 7:00 PM
Or if we're less fortunate ... Pepsi Presents FC Soccer City Bluesox.
Thats not a bad effort!
Fairkop
20/01/2008, 7:16 PM
YAHOO,......he,s in,we is saved....we is saved....thank you lord...we is saved.now first job is to get rid of the rest of that.....board of directors.
Lim till i die
20/01/2008, 8:28 PM
Or if we're less fortunate ... Pepsi Presents FC Soccer City Bluesox.
My votes going for the Treaty City Falcons.
Playing in the American Express Lockheed Martin (Thunder)Dome
It's looks like it has happened ok but one thing i do not like is that it's looks like another name change for us. What about all the Supporters who paid good money for merchandise etc There is NO need to change the name of the club or have we become the new MK Dons ?
John
It's looks like it has happened ok but one thing i do not like is that it's looks like another name change for us. What about all the Supporters who paid good money for merchandise etc There is NO need to change the name of the club or have we become the new MK Dons ?
John
Or the LK Dons
Or the LK Dons
Absolute Classic :D
Monkfish
21/01/2008, 10:36 AM
It's looks like it has happened ok but one thing i do not like is that it's looks like another name change for us. What about all the Supporters who paid good money for merchandise etc There is NO need to change the name of the club or have we become the new MK Dons ?
John
Think 'United' or 'F.C.' is whats prefered but the legal issues around that need to be checked.
Monkfish
21/01/2008, 10:37 AM
Absolute Classic :D
Id say your the type of person who finds Pj Gallagher funny. :rolleyes:
Lionel Ritchie
21/01/2008, 10:50 AM
Don't know about gufct but I think PJ Gallagher is brilliant - whats wrong with him??
Makin Jake for an Emmy!!!!!!!!
I've coughed up funnier things than PJ Gallagher
Monkfish
21/01/2008, 10:56 AM
Don't know about gufct but I think PJ Gallagher is brilliant - whats wrong with him??
Makin Jake for an Emmy!!!!!!!!
Sasha Bara Cohen kinda exausted the whole 'cringe at my actions with the yanks' routine a few years back. Only people in this country would find the likes of him and killinascully funny. Anyway.............more info about our new boss and our future should be available after tonight.
JohnD
21/01/2008, 11:03 AM
I Think we are going to get ripped to shreds in the press with yet another name change and rightly so. Our credibility is hanging by a thred.
stann
21/01/2008, 11:59 AM
Any chance someone could elucidate a bit for those of us outlanders who are also a bit keen to see ye saved? Not the details promised after tonight, just a general synopsis like.
L37Ultra
21/01/2008, 1:00 PM
Any chance someone could elucidate a bit for those of us outlanders who are also a bit keen to see ye saved? Not the details promised after tonight, just a general synopsis like.
Here you go:
From the Limerick Leader 21 Jan 2008
WHILE the identity of an Irish-American investor cannot be divulged at this point Limerick 37 are "hopeful" that the fledgling Eircom League club will be financially saved by a cash injection this week.
The club intends to hold a press conference this evening at which the struggling club hopes to unveil a "credible investor" who will take over and subsequently guarantee the immediate future of Limerick 37.
The Irish-American, who enjoys strong local links and is a self-made millionaire, flew into Dublin on Friday morning and initially met with representatives of the FAI before making the journey to Limerick.
On Friday afternoon he met with representatives of Limerick 37 and was a guest of the club at the Munster-Wasps Heineken Cup clash on Saturday evening; he was then introduced to the Limerick 37 Board of Directors on Sunday.
While the Irish-American arrived in the country, according to a representative of the club, with the "intention of investing" in Limerick 37 he was "taken aback" on Friday when presented with a financial picture of the club.
However it seems that the club's debts have not deterred his ambitious plans and barring catastrophe it looks as if Limerick 37 will be saved.
Although the Irish-American is not prepared to publicly declare his intentions until this evening it is understood that he has agreed "in principal" to become the club's majority shareholder and in effect take it over.
The Irish-American has decided to delay his final decision on whether he is prepared to get financially involved in the club until he has been given an opportunity to examine the proposals for a stadium in Cals Park which will be outlined by the Regeneration Board today.
Members of the Limerick 37 Board of Directors have described Sunday's meeting as "hugely encouraging" with the board agreeing "on behalf of the club for this new investor to take over" as a majority shareholder.
Initially this Irish-American hopes to give the club a financial "clean bill of health" and then appoint a CEO/General Manager to run the club.
The intention will be to get Limerick 37 into the Premier Division of the Eircom League as soon as possible, but it is unlikely that large amounts of cash will be injected into the club - Limerick 37 will be expected to perform like any other enterprise on this businessman's portfolio i.e. stand on its two feet.
It's likely that today's press conference's, hosted by the Limerick Regeneration Agency and which will feature President Mary McAleese and a number of sporting luminaries including FAI CEO John Delaney, could clinch the deal - the Regeneration Agency will outline exciting plans for improving sporting facilities in the city.
The Limerick Regeneration Agency hopes to transform t
he inner city 'into one of the most vibrant and most sustainable suburbs in the country' and is now prepared to unveil a number of initiatives which include the development of a stadium at Caledonian Park (Hyde Road) to cater for soccer and on the north side of the city the agency also hopes to develop another 'mini stadium' which has been earmarked to house rugby and Gaelic Games.
The document 'Our Community, Our Vision, Our Future' will be released and encompasses proposals which were endorsed by the Regeneration Board at a meeting held on January 7 last.
The Regeneration Board through its Board of Directors, Chief Executive and staff will drive the implementation of these proposals - the Master Planning consultants are expected to commence work on the project in late February with the aim of finalising a social, physical and economic master plan by June 30, 2008.
Watch this space.
"but it is unlikely that large amounts of cash will be injected into the club - Limerick 37 will be expected to perform like any other enterprise on this businessman's portfolio i.e. stand on its two feet."......
Whilst the takeover is probably inevitable the lack of funds worries me . On the basis of current budgets we wont have amanager or a team for next season. If this guy wants to invest he should at least help the club with enough money which would allow the signing of players and coaches which will get us out of this division..no money=no promotion QED.
John
L37Ultra
21/01/2008, 1:18 PM
It's looks like it has happened ok but one thing i do not like is that it's looks like another name change for us. What about all the Supporters who paid good money for merchandise etc There is NO need to change the name of the club or have we become the new MK Dons ?
John
John, Do you think this name change is a definite? If so why do Limerick have to change their name again as the club has not folded?
joeSoap
21/01/2008, 1:38 PM
John, Do you think this name change is a definite? If so why do Limerick have to change their name again as the club has not folded?It's a pre-requisite of this guy's...he doesn't like the name by all accounts and wants to change it.
Denis The Red
21/01/2008, 1:39 PM
John, Do you think this name change is a definite? If so why do Limerick have to change their name again as the club has not folded?
Who cares what they call the club as long as we have senior League of Ireland football in the area (with Limerick somewhere in the title).
L37Ultra
21/01/2008, 1:41 PM
Who cares what they call the club as long as we have senior League of Ireland football in the area (with Limerick somewhere in the title).
True. But look at my user name? :eek::D
I just think it is another way of screwing our supporters in order to get them to buy new shirts, scarfs, tracksuits etc etc.. Easy Money but very cynical IMHO.
This guy is a businessman at the end of the day and as the "Press release" says sees Limerick (insert your name here) FC as a "Business Venture" like any other. Proceed with caution I'd say He could be gone like all other saviours in a year.
As far as I'm concerned he should consult with the Supporters before changing our name. I'm led to believe the the SC were at this meeting yesterday if so they should hold a members' meeting to discuss this takeover and possible name change.
John
Roadend
21/01/2008, 2:17 PM
The Irish-American has decided to delay his final decision on whether he is prepared to get financially involved in the club until he has been given an opportunity to examine the proposals for a stadium in Cals Park which will be outlined by the Regeneration Board today
:confused:
L37Ultra
21/01/2008, 2:21 PM
:confused:
http://foot.ie/showthread.php?t=79680
Re: the name change. Limerick FC I thought was worth fighting for, Limerick 37 has only been around a year, and if we have the possibility of reverting back to Limerick FC (if Danny will sell the rights) then we should take it I think
L37Ultra
21/01/2008, 2:36 PM
Re: the name change. Limerick FC I thought was worth fighting for, Limerick 37 has only been around a year, and if we have the possibility of reverting back to Limerick FC (if Danny will sell the rights) then we should take it I think
Ya I would be very happy if they changed the name back to Limerick FC, but anything else would just make Limerick a laughing stock to be honest. Does anybody actually know who this guy is? (not asking for names but what business is he in and is a football man or just looking at this from a business point of view):ball:
He's American, is your answer to is he a football man.
I think it's more of a local ties nostalgia trip for him to be honest, I mean what money is there to be made in the Eircom First Division after all
inexile
21/01/2008, 2:41 PM
i didnt realise the financial situation was so bad, and its great this lad is going to wipe the debts clean, but didnt L37 start with a clean slate less than 12 months ago??
Good Question in exile !!! We did and we are in dire straits now . i will let you fill in the blanks inbetween
4tothefloor
21/01/2008, 2:52 PM
Id say your the type of person who finds Pj Gallagher funny. :rolleyes:
Or Killinaskully :rolleyes: What a barrel of sh*t that was.
First I've heard of a name change, who's looking for the name change? I doubt it, it's not allowed anymore under the new licensing laws.
inexile
21/01/2008, 2:53 PM
was that down to the board and the ceo not managing the finances properly? i know ger finnan is gone but whats to say it wont happen again?
Cheers L37Ultra.
It's a pre-requisite of this guy's...he doesn't like the name by all accounts and wants to change it.
Bit like this fella (http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=r7xgiO_NdkQ) then. :D
I appreciate the chap can't be named yet, but is he someone the rest of us might know, or are we going to be slightly disappointed when we hear who it isn't.
GenerationXI
21/01/2008, 6:01 PM
True. But look at my user name? :eek::D
It seems to me that Jebus came up with a cunning plan to make the Newbees look like fools. Ha, not me, you'll never catch GenericusernameXI Jebus!!!
All of this sounds like good news to me, except that the Leader (why oh why is it always the Leader) alluded to the possibility that the AmericanJesus may appoint a CEO to oversee the running of the club. If that is the case, then we can hardly be too hopeful and I'd imagine we might see a familiar name or two on the list of candidates.
Also, if you want to interest an american in football you DO NOT take him to a rugby game, you bring him paintballing/skydivin and tell him he can expecte more of the same evry Friday night when the season starts. :)
Good point Inexile.
As it stands I presume we start from zero. It's great that the debts are cleared but remember we had no debts at the start of last season also and look what happened !
As I stated earlier surely we need some starting capital with which to start the campaign and pay a salary to players and Manager. Jebus It does seem that a CEO will be appointed by the Yank ok.
Also What has happened to the co-operative effort behind last season with all local groups backing the whole thing? Is this still in place after the recent LDMC debacle ? Or are we now standing alone? One of the major plus points of last year for me was the whole "Soccer Limerick" and unity,in the main, that was shown for the first time between junior & senior soccer.
Is this all over now? A lot of unanswered questions yet for me to jump up and down. I appreciate this was the last hope but why did it come to this and have we sold out too early. I Really dont know !
John
GenerationXI
21/01/2008, 6:35 PM
I appreciate this was the last hope but why did it come to this and have we sold out too early.
I presume this is rhetorical, we're up to our ears in debt!!! What are we selling out? The club just lost its investor, so we (may have) got(en) a new one. As far as I can tell, this was the only way we were going to make it to the start of the new season.
Also, if the decision is taken to wipe the debt and to try not to incur any further debt then that's for the better. I'd rather have a few bland seasons than have each one end in a financial and managerial crisis. Although whether bad football is better than no football.......
Fair Point re the rhetorical question.
The Gun is really to our head but Limerick and bland aren't two words that are normally used together in the same sentence !!
Sheridan
21/01/2008, 7:40 PM
Well this is an unexpected turn of events.
Looks like his interest is official anyway, the FAI have it on their site: McCarthy takes over at Limerick37 (http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2784).
All hail Mack the Knife!
Lim till i die
21/01/2008, 8:27 PM
I Think we are going to get ripped to shreds in the press with yet another name change and rightly so. Our credibility is hanging by a thred.
A bit melodramatic don't you think John
I mean for one this implies we had some credibility in the first place.
The Limerick 37 name isn't worth getting worked up over IMO
This time last year we were going to be Polski Limerick or some nonsense FFS.
Also, I don't see how your point about starting off with a clean slate last year is any way relevant to the new setup??
There's a fine line between caution and down right pessimism*
*To give you your due it's a line I wouldn't blame any Blues fan for having crossed long ago :)
Hi LTID:
My point on the 37 thing is from a merchandise point of view .I am in full agreement with you on the credibilty thing !!!
The Clean slate refers to the fact that the club need not have been put in a position where it required a takeover by anybody.Plus maybe it just me but I kinda liked the community thing and "Soccer Limerick" vibe.
The losses this year were self inflicted and could have been avoided. Do you not agree ?
All the best
John
Lim till i die
21/01/2008, 8:56 PM
My point on the 37 thing is from a merchandise point of view .I am in full agreement with you on the credibilty thing !!!
I genuinely don't know if this is as big a deal as you're making out man. Limerick gear is Limerick gear, I've still been known to wear my old F.C stuff to games :)
The Clean slate refers to the fact that the club need not have been put in a position where it required a takeover by anybody.
Of course it needn't and it shouldn't have.
Some of the figures I've heard around the place are pretty disgusting.
But it has been.
Plus maybe it just me but I kinda liked the community thing and "Soccer Limerick" vibe.
In fairness John we both know that this is dead in the water for reasons which shant be gotten into on an internet message board.
It's a crying shame I agree with you.
But then there's no use crying over spilt milk :)
The losses this year were self inflicted and could have been avoided. Do you not agree ?
Agree 100%
But they were self inflicted and they weren't avoided.
I understand your concerns man but at the moment we're beggars who can't afford to be choosers so I'm going to row in behind it for a couple of weeks at least :)
All points well made boy !!!
Kinda have to agree with you all round we will give it a few weeks so !!! ...When does this world "Saccer" series begin anyway ?
Come on the Limerick 37'ers...There we go... kept the old name and all !
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