Shocked to see no Fingal rumours yet. Rumour on boards that this is the season the funds dry up. Anything to that?
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Shocked to see no Fingal rumours yet. Rumour on boards that this is the season the funds dry up. Anything to that?
According to Liam Buckley many of his squad are already contracted for next season.Quote:
Originally Posted by CSFShels
Foran links with us as well apparently
How are Dundalk so skint? Decent attendances with a good local support??Quote:
Originally Posted by Dillonman
Id say if Lauchlin stays with us for next season then Foran is definetly gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by danthesaint
Its a shame cause the lad is a brilliant defender, would walk into most defences in the league.
Just unfortunate for him that we have Peers and Lauchlin.
Weve been asking the same question!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
With a plastic pitch and a bar for hire.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
TWO bars.
Question is how do other teams have more money? Some have bigger crowds or better sponsorship. Wonder about the restQuote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
I thought Kilduff to Fingal was a done deal for next season, no?
:shock: :bulgy:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dillonman
They've spent a fair bit on their facilities haven't they? Plus they carried over a fair sized loss from last season. Still though, Dundalk should be in a better position than most clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
It's called the "Faz Factor". Happens every club he joins.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
Dundalk are probably in a better position for the medium to long term then most clubs. The club Communications Manager recently posted on Oriel Web (see below) a summary of the current position, where a surplus is anticipated this season, which offsets some of the losses from the previous year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
The board appear to be unwilling to increase the playing bugdet to a level that would project a loss for 2011 (it's questionable if the FAI licensing would allow this anyway). This concept is probably alien to most LOI supporters, and is difficult to accept for the Oriel faithful, but Gerry Matthews has a clear visiion of where the club is going
The new Youth Development Centre is due to be fully operational shortly and will undoubtedly add to the income stream, with Concerts, Exhibitions, Trade Shows and other large scale events complimenting the Gym, Indoor pitches, and Bar/Function facilities.
The concept is one of sustainable development, and that if you build a successful club, then a successful team will follow
Quote:
The simple picture is that the club will return a surplus this year, but will carry accumulated losses going forward (primarily the deficit from 2009). The underlining picture is that when the Europa League activity is stripped out, the club is operating at a loss. Clearly, with European revenue unlikely for 2011, if the club operated with identical income and expenditure otherwise in the season ahead, further losses would be anticipated. This is certainly a “very challenging financial position” as budgeting for an operating loss on top of accumulated losses would be irresponsible in the extreme, and would place the future of the club at risk.
Cheers for that Ezeikial
As I intimated above, the question shouldn't be why is Dundalk's budget low but why have other clubs with similar (or lower) bases (in terms of facilities and crowds) got such high budgets?
There's only five clubs finished ahead of Dundalk in fairness.
Bohs - obvious really
Rovers - twice Dundalk's crowds
Sligo - decent crowds; occasional fire-fighting and fun rumour
Fingal - obvious really
Pat's - quality manager :)
In my opion Dundalk would be mad to spend big next season. There is practically no relegation next season with the 16 team premier coming in so - pay the debts now, mid table finish next season on a small budget and look to the future for sucess and club stability.
16-team Premier isn't a cert. It'd have to be passed by the FAI to come in.
Cause some clubs never learn their lessons. Just waiting for it to break about the next club to go belly up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I'd be surprised, shocked and dismayed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
Have heard Tommy 4-5-Dunne is talking to Liam Kearney and Danny Murphy but no more than talking.
He might have more progress than he did in his talks with Kevin Murray.
Cheers for that Ezekiel.
Looks good for Dundalk in future tbf.
Just with all that development dya think they could possibly put a roof on the away section, my only problem.
As far as im aware we apparently have about the same playing budget as Pats and Fingal with Bohs and Shams well ahead.
And since the new chairman has come in he hasnt put a foot wrong, getting some decent sponsorship deals.
We also ended last season with a 6 figure profit but alot of that was down to reaching the cup final.
If you have the money, you are wise to spend it on good players and a good team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
Dundalk don't have it and the memory of nearly going out of existence in the last decade is far too fresh.
He went on loan to Stoke City during the summer so I would assume he will go in January.Quote:
Originally Posted by poster
And he'll be straight back again. I can see him signing for us during the close season, but hasn't done enough to convince.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUFCghost
I dont think hes up to Premiership or Championship football in England.Quote:
Originally Posted by poster
He would probably be able to hold down a place in League 1 but that would be the very height of his talent from what I have seen.
I thought that any club that signs a player under 23 who has been contracted to a club for at least two years (amateur terms don't count) must pay compensation provided that player has been offered a contract equal to or greater than his current terms at least 6 months before his contract expires. Provided we've offered Kilduff or Bolger or anyone else a contract equal to or greater than their current terms in the correct time period then we would have to be compensated with a transfer fee like Conor Sammon to Derry. Sadly we didn't do this for Ronan Finn and Fingal signed him for free.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
There was a Mansfield Town scout at the Rovers/Pat's game last night.
If our league starts losing its good players to there it is time to get worried.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
and hes rubbish at giving directionsQuote:
Originally Posted by micls
With Farren leaving Derry any names in the hat who they will look to sign for next season
Why is he leaving?Quote:
Originally Posted by Flexy
Health reasons apparently. Has retired.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lilywhites
Had treatment on brain tumour last year.
His brain tumour has returned Lilywhite, just got married a yr ago and more important things to him now.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lilywhites
I wonder will Mick O'Neill make a move for him?Quote:
Originally Posted by refjohn
http://www.gifbin.com/bin/6401703g69.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by RoversInn
Lauchlin said in Friday nights programme he wants to stay. If we want a squad we need to eep Foran, bit of a crowd fav now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
Wonder will Pats not getting europe affect they quality of player they can sign?
think Foran would get more game time next year if he stays, he;s unlucky that we have Peers and Lauchlin but this is the first season we didnt have too big an injury crisis in the centre back position so his time will come .. need players like him if we are going to mount a challenge
indo today has it that Cook signed a two year contract so hopefully the rest of the squad follows suit
Faz has trials abroad.
Tom Miller going for a trial with Charlton.
Stephen McDonnell going for trials with QPR and Wigan.
You'd imagine that money maybe tight with them as per everyone else and they may look at a few lads from the Northern league as well as maybe nicking Bermingham or Hughes off Mons if they dont go up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flexy
How long has gary Twigg got left on his contract. Heard strong rumours he is top of Derrys wanted list? Cant believe it myself but heard these from the game last night