Problems In Waterford

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21/04/2016, 8:35 PM
NeverFeltBetter

Problems In Waterford

Rather than start a new thread: http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/art...-difficulties/

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“The management committee of Waterford United FC and League Director Fran Gavin, held a meeting this evening in Waterford to discuss the serious difficulties the club are experiencing.
“Both parties recognized the great contribution and support of John O Sullivan to the club during his tenure as Chairman.

“In an open and frank discussion the financial well being and future of the club was discussed. The FAI were made aware of the difficult financial situation the club faces at this time.

“Both parties call on the local business and football community to support this great club during this critical time of change.

“You can help your club by attending Friday nights SSE Airtricity League 1st Division game V Drogheda United at 7.45 in the RSC.”
21/04/2016, 8:46 PM
gufcfan

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Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter

Rather than start a new thread:

And scare the absolute ****e out of Waterford fans seeing "Waterford winding up order" at the top of the forum.
21/04/2016, 11:17 PM
sulywaterfordfc

Long term Chairman and backer John O Sullivan is to step down after tomorrows game. Leaves the club in limbo. Absolutely legend of a man and he'll most certainly be missed. Hopefully he can over come he's health issues.

Worrying times indeed. Tomorrows home game will certainly be an emotional one.
22/04/2016, 6:12 AM
thomas72

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Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc

Long term Chairman and backer John O Sullivan is to step down after tomorrows game. Leaves the club in limbo. Absolutely legend of a man and he'll most certainly be missed. Hopefully he can over come he's health issues.

Worrying times indeed. Tomorrows home game will certainly be an emotional one.

Not nice to see this happening a great club like Waterford we ( Limerick fc) have had our fair share of these times in the past and for any true supporter it's a nightmare situation to be in.
I can only wish Waterford all the best really hope ye sort it out.
22/04/2016, 1:39 PM
Nesta99

John O'Sullivan has done a damn good job keeping Waterford alive and kicking through a pretty long difficult spell in the 1st Division. Regardless of the digging around player registrations after the play-off 2012, i've liked Waterford United and hope they can steady the ship. Is there someone who would put in the effort and time O'Sullivan did to step in? I hope what ever illness has prompted his stepping down will be overcome!
22/04/2016, 3:11 PM
Mr A

Cut this out into its own thread as the title was misleading. Maybe should have just changed the title now that I say that. 20/20 hindsight eh?

Funny thing, when I stuck this in our own forum I brought back up an old thread and it was started about problems in Dundalk back in 2012 as Gerry Mathews said he wouldn't renew the license. Shows you how crazy life is in the #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld
28/04/2016, 11:16 PM
sulywaterfordfc

Club released three important pieces today through Facebook.

Firstly: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...message_bubble

Secondly: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...message_bubble

Thirdly: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...message_bubble

Here's a piece from LeagueofIreland.ie http://leagueofireland.ie/index.php/...nited-survive/

A fundraising campaign was set up earlier today https://www.gofundme.com/2qke6va4
29/04/2016, 12:01 AM
outspoken

Good to see Waterford forming links with local junior clubs and leagues but this is something every LOI club should be doing already. I really hope Waterford pull through, fantastic stadium and great history but my only concern would be how many times can a club that has had little success in recent years keep going back to the supporters and locals for a handout?
29/04/2016, 12:39 AM
sulywaterfordfc

Positive meeting was held last night. Limerick chairman was in attendance and even spoke for a bit too. Fans, players, coaches, junior league/schoolboy league reps, and councillors turned out even two TD's phoned the General Manager of WUFC both of whom were unable to be there because of the debate in the Dail. Over 100 attended according to the club. Some very good ideas were put forward. A co-op/trust looking like it will be the way forward from next year the club are already researching and exploring that avenue. The new revamped BSC covers the first team buses each week which I'm sure is a great help to the club. There is a fundraiser in the pipeline which has been offered to the club. I'm not worried at the moment I think we'll be alright but we gotta just wait and see.

Some people are saying "same aul Waterford nothing changes" "Same thing different year" etc. But what people fail to realize is over the last 10 years when John was there and when we'd a spot of bother he was always there to keep us going. And now that he is no longer at the club theres nobody there to fill in the holes. The club is going through a transition period and a period of change and people need to realise that.
29/04/2016, 4:34 PM
sulywaterfordfc

Great gesture from Bohemians https://twitter.com/bfcdublin/status/726054837549408257
29/04/2016, 4:58 PM
nigel-harps1954

Are they going to make a few signings out of this money same as last time?
29/04/2016, 5:10 PM
sulywaterfordfc

Limerick are now also doing one great to see https://twitter.com/LFCBlueArmy/stat...84510945824769
29/04/2016, 5:14 PM
Nesta99

It may be a decent gesture by Bohs but it is an embarrassment for senior domestic football in this country to have to resort to bucket collections by other clubs. It will surely have the naysayers in full voice! (even moreso than a club manager challenging an association's CEO to a boxing match).
29/04/2016, 8:06 PM
sulywaterfordfc

The sad reality of it is the LOI as a whole is a shambles. Isn't the first time a bucket collection has been done to help a club and it probably won't be the last time either.
29/04/2016, 10:08 PM
White Horse

No sign of the collection buckets at the away end in Dalymount.

Hopefully Dundalk can organise something for the next home game.
30/04/2016, 9:27 AM
Lim till i die

35/1 to win tonight.

Club a couple of grand together and you're sorted. :good:
30/04/2016, 7:44 PM
thomas72

�1,014 raised by Limerick fans at the markets field tonight for Waterford united.
Every bit helps
01/05/2016, 6:11 PM
Martinho II

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Originally Posted by thomas72

€1,014 raised by Limerick fans at the markets field tonight for Waterford united.
Every bit helps

any word on when our cup match will be played in RSC? If its on a Friday will definitely pop down ! hopin the blues go thro as I always love the southeast!
01/05/2016, 7:11 PM
outspoken

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Originally Posted by Martinho II

any word on when our cup match will be played in RSC? If its on a Friday will definitely pop down ! hopin the blues go thro as I always love the southeast!

I hope you mean pull through and not go through as in beat us Marty
02/05/2016, 6:51 PM
Martinho II

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Originally Posted by outspoken

I hope you mean pull through and not go through as in beat us Marty

sorry never proofread it at all! correct! I would like to see them continue in league of ireland football.

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