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04/06/2007, 1:53 PM
Cici900

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Originally Posted by bellavistaman

i hate fifa havent played it once since 2002, pure pro evo man but if they do bring out Irish clubs i will definitly buy it, even if rams aren't in it, if we dont support it they wont do Irish clubs again, or expand it to First division clubs, doesn't matter anyway Rams will be in Fifa 09 either way!!

Nah we'll get there in time for this one.
04/06/2007, 1:56 PM
DmanDmythDledge

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Originally Posted by Cici900

Nah we'll get there in time for this one.

You're not in the Premier now so if it's only Premier teams ye won't be in it.
04/06/2007, 3:33 PM
DTrappe16

Does anyone here know whether Wexford Youths and Limerick 37 will be Football Manager 2008 seeing as they are new clubs.

Being a d yoi am worried that they will not include our players as they are ametuers and they will have a greyed ouy squad.

Anyone got any info on this?

Cheers!
04/06/2007, 3:41 PM
DmanDmythDledge

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Originally Posted by DTrappe16

Does anyone here know whether Wexford Youths and Limerick 37 will be Football Manager 2008 seeing as they are new clubs.

Being a d yoi am worried that they will not include our players as they are ametuers and they will have a greyed ouy squad.

Anyone got any info on this?

Cheers!

I see no reason why they wouldn't be included.
04/06/2007, 3:41 PM
kdjaC

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=77293

someone will find out on friday.

kdjac
08/06/2007, 9:27 AM
Solar

It's actually happening!!! Media notice from the FAI!!!

Might actually pop down there on Monday?

FAI EIRCOM LEAGUE OF IRELAND TO FEATURE IN FIFA 08,

EUROPE’S BIGGEST SELLING FOOTBALL GAME

The Football Association of Ireland and Electronic Arts (EA) will join forces to make a very exciting announcement in relation to the FAI eircom League of Ireland at a photocall in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 on Monday 11th June at 2.00pm.

News that the FAI eircom League of Ireland will feature for the first time in FIFA 08, Europe’s biggest selling football videogame, will be confirmed at the photocall.

FAI eircom League of Ireland players will be present at the photocall, including Liam Kearney, (Cork City), Kevin Hunt (Bohemians), Pat McCourt (Derry City), Shane Robinson (Drogheda United), Alan Murphy (Galway United), Aidan Price (Shamrock Rovers) and Joseph Ndo (St. Patrick’s Athletic).

Fran Gavin, Director of the eircom League of Ireland will also be present at the photocall.
08/06/2007, 9:37 AM
desaintsno.12

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Originally Posted by harpstilidie

Still wouldn't buy it over pro evo. Good for the league though.

agreed
08/06/2007, 9:38 AM
Brady Bhoy

I reall think this is all because of the FAI controllin the league now. And if its gonna be the full Premier League, then why wouldn't it have the kits as every other league in the game have their kits.
08/06/2007, 10:03 AM
Risteard

Where did that come from Solar?
Not up on the FAI site at all.
08/06/2007, 10:04 AM
Jerry The Saint

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Originally Posted by Solar

FAI eircom League of Ireland players will be present at the photocall, including Liam Kearney, (Cork City), Kevin Hunt (Bohemians), Pat McCourt (Derry City), Shane Robinson (Drogheda United), Alan Murphy (Galway United), Aidan Price (Shamrock Rovers) and Joseph Ndo (St. Patrick�s Athletic).

Interesting...

So UCD, Sligo, Bray, Waterford and Longford weren't invited then. First steps towards a breakaway 7-team Premier Division? :eek: :)

EDIT: Ah I see it says "including". :o

Still, the media is clearly on board with the idea that nobody cares about those five teams.
08/06/2007, 10:08 AM
Solar

That was a media notice from the FAI, just heard it on FM 104 also, top sports story!!! I think it was just a sort of media invitation so expect the official launch on monday!!

Anyone going to pop down to it??
08/06/2007, 10:45 AM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by Risteard

Where did that come from Solar?
Not up on the FAI site at all.

http://www.eircomloi.ie/
08/06/2007, 11:01 AM
Risteard

I'm excited.
What's the usual release date, September?

I'm hoping for an area-specific front cover. Messi, Kaka, Ronaldinho, Klose, Gamble.
:cool:
08/06/2007, 11:12 AM
harpstilidie

Any news on whether it is all 22 league clubs or just the Premier? I can't see them putting the First Division in it tbh.
08/06/2007, 11:29 AM
Risteard

I'd say you're out of luck harps. I don't even think the Bundesliga and Spanish leagues have the second tier in it.
08/06/2007, 12:29 PM
superfrank

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Originally Posted by Risteard

I'd say you're out of luck harps. I don't even think the Bundesliga and Spanish leagues have the second tier in it.

They do have them.

This is great news. I know a lot of people prefer Pro Evo but at least FIFA have stepped up and added our league. It will bring exposure to the el all over the world and some much-needed at home too.
08/06/2007, 12:36 PM
s-side hoop

did the gaa ever get their game or did ea decide it was too complicated? looks like the LOI beat them to it anyway :o)
08/06/2007, 12:53 PM
Mr A

I heard it was woeful.
08/06/2007, 12:54 PM
Risteard

Gaelic Games got an awful press.
I didn't think it was that bad.
Would love a hurling game.
08/06/2007, 12:57 PM
GavinZac

it was a cheap conversion of an aussie rules game. they hadn't even bothered changing some of the rules.
08/06/2007, 1:26 PM
atfconline

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Originally Posted by harpstilidie

Any news on whether it is all 22 league clubs or just the Premier? I can't see them putting the First Division in it tbh.

I know we were definitely informed of it a while back, so looks like the First Div will be in.

Kits are to be included as well, they specified what file formats to ask to get from your kit supplier.
08/06/2007, 1:30 PM
Sheridan

This is splendid news, although I'm no fan of the series.

I wonder if it would profit Sports Interactive to approach the FAI again. Under the ancien regime they struggled to get the courtesy of a response to licensing queries for Football Manager and when they did, the figures requested were unrealistically astronomical.
08/06/2007, 2:13 PM
BohsPartisan

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Originally Posted by Risteard

Gaelic Games got an awful press.

Played it a few times thought it was awful.
08/06/2007, 3:12 PM
Titan

Dropped our disc into the FAI on Wednesday.

We had to give them Kits, PLayer head shots, and stats for each player.

I'll have to purchase 1 of them playstation thingys i suppose!

Is it any good on PC?

I'm so excited!
08/06/2007, 3:28 PM
BohsPartisan

Are the stadia going to be in it?
08/06/2007, 3:48 PM
niallsparky

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Originally Posted by BohsPartisan

Are the stadia going to be in it?

Very unlikely considering they only have about 5 Premiership grounds.
08/06/2007, 4:52 PM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by Sheridan

I wonder if it would profit Sports Interactive to approach the FAI again. Under the ancien regime they struggled to get the courtesy of a response to licensing queries for Football Manager and when they did, the figures requested were unrealistically astronomical.

:confused: the eircom league has been in FM for the last 5 editions
08/06/2007, 5:07 PM
Sheridan

It hasn't been licensed though (which would allow them to use badges, headshots etc), and they've had no co-operation at all from the FAI regarding stats and suchlike, despite repeated requets.
08/06/2007, 6:10 PM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by Sheridan

It hasn't been licensed though (which would allow them to use badges, headshots etc), and they've had no co-operation at all from the FAI regarding stats and suchlike, despite repeated requets.

Ah, ok. Well, the FAI didnt require clubs to take standardised headshots like other leagues have. no excuses for the crests though as they have done that this year. be thankful though, it could've ended up like germany - fake names :eek:
09/06/2007, 1:49 AM
Kivlehan

Great news! :)
09/06/2007, 11:31 AM
Brady Bhoy

Oh dear god Gaelic Games was the worst game i have ever played...

And good news, the release date is Spetember 8th, not too far away:D
09/06/2007, 11:45 AM
Kildare Lad

So does it look as if the first division will be in the game?

Either way this is great news
09/06/2007, 11:47 AM
GavinZac

i must say, i despise EA and the FIFA series. but i wont be able to resist buying this to see the lads - come on konami, you next!
09/06/2007, 2:27 PM
R�iteoir

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Originally Posted by Brady Bhoy

Oh dear god Gaelic Games was the worst game i have ever played...

And good news, the release date is Spetember 8th, not too far away:D

Heh - the 8th is my birthday - and the day after the Bohs - Rovers tea party in Dalymount.

I envisage scenes of kids all over the world arguing over who should be Bray Wanderers :D
09/06/2007, 2:32 PM
superfrank

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Originally Posted by R�iteoir

I envisage scenes of kids all over the world arguing over who should be Bray Wanderers :D

I do too! ;)
09/06/2007, 5:53 PM
BohsPartisan

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Originally Posted by R�iteoir

I envisage scenes of kids all over the world arguing over who should be Bray Wanderers :D

When Sensible world of Soccer first came out, a mate of mine who was from Monaghan always used to insist on being the Mons even though they were proabably the worst team in the game.
09/06/2007, 6:59 PM
MojoPin

i think what will happen is that the premier will be in the game no doubt about that but the first division teams will be in the cups but you wont be able to select them as your team! like football manager when u have a cup game against some 3rd tier italian club.......
09/06/2007, 7:01 PM
sligoman

Maxi won't be happy if Dundalk aren't in this!! Fifa headquarters better buck up their security a bit if they're not:D.
09/06/2007, 10:35 PM
Brady Bhoy

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Originally Posted by MojoPin

i think what will happen is that the premier will be in the game no doubt about that but the first division teams will be in the cups but you wont be able to select them as your team! like football manager when u have a cup game against some 3rd tier italian club.......

Like in Fifa 2001-2, when the season finished, 3 teams went up, and who ever went down came straight back up. So like there was only 3 other teams in the english league. (crystal Palace, Birmingham, and someone else it was)
09/06/2007, 11:34 PM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by MojoPin

i think what will happen is that the premier will be in the game no doubt about that but the first division teams will be in the cups but you wont be able to select them as your team! like football manager when u have a cup game against some 3rd tier italian club.......

you can select third tier italian clubs. forza pro vercelli :D

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