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So, eh, I know it's only 3 games in, but Mervue are sitting pretty on top of the table. If they somehow manage to go on and win the first division, they'll surely not be happy to give up their place and would most likely look to play home games at Terryland.
Would this not throw a spanner in the works for the FAI's master plan (which seems to be 1 team in Galway) and the return of GUFC/GUST?
The same if any club wins the first division. If they win it they'll be promoted, then the following year they'd probably be relegated again. GUFC is dead and GUST is only a pipe dream going no where so it makes no difference.
Whilst Waterford United were abysmal last night, credit where credit is due - Mervue played really well: neat passing, fast on the break, and in Conor Gleeson look to have a genuine talent between the sticks.
The standard of the division is woeful, and on last night's evidence, Mervue are as good as anyone.
It's clear the FAI have shafted GUST to some extent and fobbed them off about licensing etc. But I still thought that even the FAI ultimately wanted to have a 'Galway United' of some form or another playing in Terryland. It's the only way LOI football would be viable in the county.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean South
Just because a team wins promotion, it doesn't mean they get to play in the premier division.
Particularly, when Galway United are involved.
"What happens if Mervue win the first division?"
The Gusties' heads explode and Michael D declares martial law.
We were actually talking about this one the way home last night realistically only 3 clubs in the FD could go up at this moment in time Town, Waterford and Athlone as they are the only grounds up to standard, surely Harps wouldnt be allowed up with a ground like that? I know they are building a new stadium but that wont be ready by next season should they go up.
Cobh could in theory with Coleman's Park, they've used it in the Premier Division only a few years back.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
Plans for a new ground are all that's required judging by previous licence awards. There's not a chance of any club being kept down because of their ground.
If Mervue win the First Division, they should get to play in the Premier, as long as the correct licensing requirements are fulfilled. They earned it if they win it.
That would provide a headache though, because three Galway clubs is still unsustainable and GUST will, presumably, be trying to get back in in some form next year. But if I was placing them in an order of consideration/merit, FD champions would be at the top.
I really doubt it will be an issue though. A good start for Mervue, but lets see if they have the legs.
Been told recently that you're being nothing but a spam merchant on here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean South
Plans are in place for this sort of situation. Partly because of this:Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
Harps played 2005 and 2008 in the Premier Division in Finn Park. No reason why we wouldn't be allowed again when plans are in place for 2015.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
This crossed my mind as well. I have seen 3 of the first divison teams play so far this year and I must say the standard of soccer played is really bad. With the players they have I would expect Mervue to be near the top of the table by the end of the season, they underachieved big time last year. If they manage to get promotion we will have an indication of their ability to attract people to go and watch them play and if UCD manage to stay up it will be interesting how the other clubs in the premier divison view them.
My own opinion is that GUST (or any other club) should be allowed to join the league if they are able to raise the finance that meets all the liciencing criteria.
I think the difference this yr with Mervue is that they got Gary Curran in from Ballinamallard. He played with Tom King in 09 with us and spent a few seasons with Finn Harps and SLigo Rovers. He is a class player and was one of our better players in the Alan Gough/Gareth Cronin era. Is Alan Murphy still playin with them?
It really all depends on whether Bray need to sneak back into the Premier or not. If they need it, they'll replace Mervue devon United
Is it not Mervue Devon Supporters' Trust now?
Gary also played with Galway United in their last year in existance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Alan has got sick of the political joke that is Galway soccer and is playing gealic football now.
If mervue go up they deserve a crack at the premier league and best wishes to them. In saying that, GUST will still be applying for a first division licence for the 2014 season as their support within the city and county grows impressively larger and larger. Cannot see salthill devon last beyond this season, but their financial backers will also surely be looking for a licence next season.
The FAI from what I have seen/heard have zero interest in the final outcome in this mess.
Question - have there been, or are there going to be, meetings between the FAI and the "stakeholders" in Galway football in preparation for next year? Or will it just be a case of GUST lodging an application again come the end of this season?Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry
From my recollection there has only been one meeting between all parties since the FAi told GUST that their application was not going to be considered.
There is no need for either Salthill or mervue to do anything as they have nothing to gain from what would possibly emerge from the meetings.
The only people dependant on the meetings are the GUST.
I don't know would I even say that. I thought the talks were just a sham to kick the can down the road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry
Mervue and Salthill have got what they probably wanted out of it the deal and Naughton got his re-election.
From my point of view, Mervue and Salthill would never merge with each other or GUST. Any team representing the region would have to have a name that reflected that.
Neither Salthill nor Mervue would would sacrifice their name and identity for that and rightly so. I thought that the original merger attempt was little more than attempt to absorb the GUST fund-raising machine and volunteers, in Salthill Devon, among other things.
From what I could see, GUST were trying to be part of the solution, helping to see a team inclusive of all of Galway football in the LOI. Any sort of merger with any specific club would alienate the rest of the football community in Galway. 95% of people involved in Galway football are not affiliated with Salthill or Mervue and but are involved with clubs that compete against them at every single level from Junior Premier down to the youngest age-group.
Not that certain people in the FAI gave a damn about the situation in Galway, they have even less interest now that positions have been won and their supporters have been rewarded for their "services to the game".