your better off not knowing, it aint pretty what's going on there at the momentQuote:
Originally Posted by SeniorBlue
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your better off not knowing, it aint pretty what's going on there at the momentQuote:
Originally Posted by SeniorBlue
How can they lie to us if they won't tell us anything?Quote:
Originally Posted by SeniorBlue
Anyway I'm happy enough to leave the people that volunteer to run the club do so without asking for hourly updates. I don't volunteer, I'll wager you don't either, so we can hardly complain of being kept out of the loop when they are trying their hardest to keep the ship sailing now can we?
Also I don't know of any other club that would make any other statement on this and keep their fans informed of exactly whats going on in backstage negotations. Liverpool FC wouldn't do it, neither would Linfield, Leeds or Levante, so I don't see why Limerick FC should
lads,no point in speculating,as jebus has said let the management get on with the business of keeping the club going.Their doing a great job and all we can do as supporters is show up in numbers on Friday night and get behind the players.
Thats what the club needs! Scully, Judge, Jack, the lot! keep everyone happy! :)
Meeting last night:
1) Club winding up process commencing today.
2) €70k needed to keep the club running until the end of year.
3) Jack McCarthy will not cover anymore losses and has resigned as Chairman.
4) Unclear as to whether the €70k will be a donation and Jack McCarthy will continue to own the club or if €70k will buy shares in the club. Think its the former more so than the later. Therefore why would people invest there hard earned cash for no return. This does not seem viable. What we need is a new investor..... Any Sheiks out there?
5) No friendly. Thomond Park will not be available due to the Rod Steward Concert and upcoming international frinedlies and no club has agreed to a friendly despite numerous supposed contacts with British clubs. Pity really.
6) Markets field looking less and less likely.
7) Placed emphasis on Knocklasheen. What was the point of this if the club needs investment. This is not even an asset of the club. Its been leased, yes it will reduce costs in long run but the short term costs are high due to the investment needed to get it in a proper state. This is a worrying aspect for any potential investor.
8) Seemed a bit strange holding a meeting at last minute, almost impossible to attract any investment at short notice.
9) Why was JP McManus not contacted. One man made this point and was responded with - We dont know him. What a ridiculous response. He should be the first man we contacted especially as he endorses "Sporting Limerick".
This is a very worrying time for Limerick FC. If money does not come up by Sunday, or so we believe from last nights meeting, the club will be no more and I for one will be very disappointed. Credit to everyone who tried there best but it does not look good. Hopefully we see some promising developments, for a change, in the very near future.
JP McManus wants nothing to do with Limerick FC, he was contacted a few years ago I believe and said as much, maybe it's changed and he should be approached but I wouldn't count on him bailing us out, especially as it's well documented that we need an injection of money and he hasn't come forward
JP is the type of fella who if the club got the backing of the FAI, City Hall and whoever else, got moved into the Markets Field and were seeing to be getting somewhere he might drop a few notes our way.
JP is a generous guy tho. Cant see why he would not throw €70k our way for the good of Limerick. Surely someone can save us?
http://www.setanta.com/us/Articles/F...bs/gnid-57736/
Not sure where to post this, feel free to start a new thread if you wish with this
No Sheiks but plenty of Shi'ites!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pious37
Isn't there just a danger that people, as in the general Limerick public, will not be all that bothered if the club is wound up since the likelihood is that a new one will be formed in much the same vein as Limerick 37 was and the way Limerick Utd, Limerick City etc have come and gone?. The FAI will always want a Limerick club of some description given the population and the potential if things came together. €70k in a week is a big ask. No trying to have a go here by the way, hopefully ye can sort it out.
They'd have to resurface in the "A" Championship this time, which would simplify some things but complicate as many. It's also of a weak standard, so attracting a decent team from the Junior pool would be tough.
how many of the players are getting ****ed off with this year on year. For what they earn and the travel then do, the work time they get off, seriously while i support Limerick, i think they would be better plying their trade back at junior level, some would probably make the same money if they went looking....
it does not look good for limerick, and i hope they turn it around but i expect even if they do, how long before being back in the mire again....?
Seeing as the best ones have stuck with the club through thin and thinner over the years it doesnt seem like many.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goals4fun
They want to play at a higher level and thats what they care about at the end of the day.
Any word on how the fundraising is going? We were very close to going wallop
so I know what its like
On spin fm that limerick have been saved. Money from business' and a very generous contribution from pat o Sullivan. Anyone know who he is?
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Originally Posted by Jofspring
Is he the guy that ran for City Council
not sure if hes the guy your thinkin of but we seem to be safe for the rest of the season anyway.
Great news if true
Lovely, won't be losing six points now.
Pat O Sullivan Heard from a friend of mine that this is probably the guy. He said if it is him he's a nice fella. Very nice if he's helped bail Limerick out.
No thats not the guy, this fella was at the meeting the other night asking a pile of questions. Nice guy by all account.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/...imerickfc.html
Wonderful news if true.
That said, it seems to be only a short term thing. Good enough for now though, obviously.
Fantastic news. Well done Pat. Last Sunday certainly showed the passion there is out there for soccer in Limerick. He certainly showed some interest on sunday and knew what he was talking about.
Number of people in leos lotto,according to the board,approx 25.The number of people on here professing there love of limerick fc,far outweigh that,time to step up to the plate gentlemen/ladies!
Great news lads. Time to put the work in now
Ya I think it is that Pat O Sullivan..He has a few businesses around limerick and munster.Quote:
Originally Posted by Battery Rover
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Originally Posted by inmoscow
whats the details on leos lotto?
http://www.limerickfc.ie/fundraising/leoslottery.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by declan hide
or pm me ur name and address and ill post you out a form. need lots to join this lads so ask for loads of forms to share the love between you and ur family, business or mates
Couldnt agree more. if we get out of this hole (we still need the whole 70k) then we need at least 200 members.Quote:
Originally Posted by inmoscow
how come ye all want a handout, Limerick fc is getting bailed out for the last 3 season and probally longer, whats wrong with this club thats it keeps going into the red
People like you not joining the lotto, please save us!Quote:
Originally Posted by lfc at heart
Because we're in a vicious circle and can't get out of the First Division so less money, support comming in. It seems we are safe for now and would like to progress further which can only be done with more money and support and getting back to the Premier Division and staying there, Fair play to everyone involved in raising the cash so far :)Quote:
Originally Posted by lfc at heart
Question re Leo's Lottery: is it a direct debit indefinitely or for a 12-month period?
Cheers
Leo's Lottery (Limerick FC Development Fund) is a fund primarily for capital projects and youth development initiatives, so it is ongoing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciarán R
A direct debit is an ongoing arrangement, which can be cancelled at any time by you instructing your bank to stop making the payments.
See http://www.limerickfc.ie/fundraising
I just coped on to this storey over the weekend. What another joke this all is. How can it be that a Club/Business/Entity be allowed to over spend in this manner and depend on dig outs season after season? 70k is a massive amount of money and considering the life of L37 is how old , means losses have been accruing pretty much since you came into existance. Why would JP throw 70k at L37? What have they ever done for Limerick and I am looking for examples of worthwile endevours here.
L37 should be wound up and they should compete in what ever league their finances allow. As should every other club who are strugging. I understand ATFC are also in trouble at the moment as there only have 1 home game in 4 weeks with the way fixtures fell and the shut down, wages are going to be an issue. After everything last winter.
I don't know how we can sustain two tiers of paid football players in this country, and therefore I suggest we shouldn't. i.e It should be strictly Amatur (legit exp only) and the only motivation that should exist it the prospect of some players moving up to a better paid Premier Div.
Signed
A long time ( Financial ) supporter of the Div 1! I'm sick of it.
Provided a club for football players to showcase their talents on a broader scale rather than tucked away with a junior club on a Sunday morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fr Damo
You seem very bitter for some reason? you want a hug?
There was a public meeting on Sunday where all such questions were asked and answered.Quote:
Originally Posted by lfc at heart
The club hasnt gone into the red, but due to the Thomond Park friendly not going head, the club will be short €70k by the end of the season. The club needs one major fundraiser every year to make ends meet (last years was the Trappatoni gig). Jack McCarthy wanted to wind up the club now, before going into debt, rather than write a cheque for €70k at the end of the season.
Firstly I am a Limerick fan to an extent, have sen them play a few times this year and last. And i play junior Soccer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monkfish
But as for your comment about allowing talents to be showcased on a broader scale, well personally i think that a run in the F.A.I Junior cup or even, and to a lesser extent, a run in the Munster Junior is reported on and followed more than a mid table game or games in the first divison in Ireland saying players are "tucked away" really isn't fair, the games i have been to see limerick the support has been shocking, dont get me wrong the ones that are there are passionate but the numbers are appalling.
I want and i think Limerick needs a good solid financially viable soccer team, but the question has to be asked after another problem.....Can it happen?:ball:
Do I want a hug? er No, Do you want 70 grand?
It appears to me there isn't the desire in Limerick for League football, yet your junior leagues always do well on a national scale. Why do you think that is?
I'm not bitter, it's a fact if your costs are 5 k a week and you earn 3 k you are losig money at a rate of 2 k per week. Why then are you paying Pat scully x amount per week + exp up and down from Dublin?
And that is why JP won't come accross and I for one would agree with him. If I won the Euro millions I would't give a cent to any badly run charity, or most of the first Div & Premier teams.