I'll take that. Although us in Play-offs doesn't generally work well.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
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I'll take that. Although us in Play-offs doesn't generally work well.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
Yes, it is, they needed someone with a UEFA licence when they were applying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
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Originally Posted by Mr A
Jeebus, Cork to Fanad would be some away trip! According to Google Maps, 509 km, and it'd take you six and a half hours! Estimated fuel cost a very reasonable 70 quid
Probably an extra 30 minutes than what they would have traveled last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by peadar1987
I've spent almost 30 minutes trying to get across one junction in Ballybofey! The greatest of respect to anyone who makes the trip up to Finn Park, or any Harps supporter who travels away, Donegal isn't the easiest place to get to or from!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
Big rumor in Galway is that Salthill are pulling out of the leagus at the end of this season. Hopefully we can see ourselves through until then.
If it's the junction Bar then It's safe to say lots of people have spent alot more than 30 minutes trying to get through it.Quote:
Originally Posted by peadar1987
Wait until ye are trying to find Fanad, now that will be a story and a half.
depends which way you do it, bunch of us split the journey by going to Galway on Friday for the UCD game firstQuote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
lol, I'm sure that'll be the case alright. It's a joke really that so many seem to be sure or unsure and no official word on the league format for next season. Are there any journalists worth their salt who can report on the story?Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicMon
It'll take more than that to get rid of Bray Wanderers..Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicMon
The latest development, according to Tralee, is that even if all four A Championship clubs meet the First Division licensing criteria, only two will be elected. If other clubs are selected on merit, there will be no complaints, but given the progress made by individual clubs (Dynamos, Killarney Celtic, Castleisland, Fenit Samphires), especially at youth level, failure to win First Division status would be a hammerblow to the development of the sport in Kerry, so it would be in the KDL's interest to work closely with Dynamos to ensure they make the grade.
But hold on- we have 11 D1 clubs currently, or 9 for next year after the format change, so electing 2 makes no sense. 1, 3 or even 5 if they could be found would make a lot more.
In any case, how would Tralee not making it (and I hope they do) affect other clubs in Kerry?
That's the key issue that's been going around the last three years, after the KDL were forced out of the U-20 league, the plan was that a Kerry team would enter the A Championship, but when that fell through, Tralee went it alone. Since then, they've wanted players from the other KDL clubs to join up with them, but for the most part, they've refused. Maybe if Tralee become full League members, the prospect of playing Waterford, Limerick etc would encourage the other clubs to come on board, but the goal of all sides for the last decade at least has been to have an adult team in the First Division.
Hmmm.. junior clubs happily cooperating with their local senior side?.... tricky.
That's hard to achieve for established senior clubs and it could well be even harder for those that come up from the junior ranks.
If the rumour of Salthill dropping out is true that would even it up again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
The strange thing is, where do they expect two of Tralee, Carlow, Cobh and Fanad to go? Going back to the regional leagues would be a step back.
Ah, I had forgotten about the Salthill rumour. In fairness it was around last year as well so not sure what to make of it, but if the lack of interest from them at our last fixture was anything to go by it may well be true.
For the record, I think they should let in any A championship club who meets the criteria.
Ah they should just put the whole lot together....sure it would be great craic if nothing else
there speaks the voice of sanity... tinged with some sarcasmQuote:
Originally Posted by shep
Is the Premier definitely expanding to 12, with 10th Premier v 3rd in a play-off?
I still don't see why the A Championship can't continue, just remove the stipulation Premier clubs have to field a team. A Championship clubs don't seem to have lobbied much for it's retention, even in a revamp of the format, so I guess there can't be too many complaints at the same time.
If it's true the plan was for a Kerry team to enter, it's a shame that didn't materialise. Tralee isn't going to get the backing of Killarney and other areas. A Kerry team to represent the region would've been a great way to go, in terms of getting more players involved and getting more support behind the team. When Tralee Dynamos joined forces with Kingdom Dynamos, I thought at A Championship level the team could've gone with the name Kingdom Dynamos reflecting the merger for that level and more a representation of the region while Tralee Dynamos continue in the KDL.Quote:
Originally Posted by culloty82
Legendz, if you remove the compulsory entry for Premier Teams you'll be left with maybe 3 or 4 in each section, meaning all will have to be put in together and Im pretty sure that if we have to travel to Tralee to play an A League game, it simply won't happen.
I don't doubt that Sam re. less clubs and travel logistics for some clubs. At the same time the FAI should look to cater for the A Championship clubs who've been looking to progress.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
There should have at least been a meeting between the FAI and all the A Championship clubs to discuss a number of options. While far from ideal, even only 6 clubs could make up the A Championship played over 4 series. It would provide 20 games, 6 more than the 14 this year.
A national A Championship might not work for Finn Harps, but I would think 3 or 4 teams would field a reserve team. Only 2 or 3 first team clubs would be needed then.
The A Championship clubs possibly have not done enough anyways. Over the last few years, they should have formed an A Championship board with each club having a member. The A Championship board then should have liased with the FAI.
On clubs who could take part in a national A Championship. I think Castlebar and Tullamore could've stayed on board. Castlebar, Tullamore, Shamrock Rovers A, UCD A and Limerick A are all clubs who would likely take part. I haven't mentioned any of this years first team clubs in the A Championship. Only one more club would be needed for the at least unideal 6 clubs over 4 series.
Incredible as it may appear nothing about next season's format and therefore this seasons promotion / relegation, has been formally confirmed by the FAI.Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
normal service really, eh?! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
This is the article you speak of:Quote:
Originally Posted by culloty82
http://www.kerryman.ie/sport/gaelic-...d-2820294.html
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...tball/TDAL.jpg
"The big obstacle in our way is financing the team if they are allowed into Division One.
"We are disappointed at the poor attendances at our games and we will have to do everything we can to get more people out to view our games," Mr White said.
"All players should aspire to playing the game at the highest level and as we are the only club providing League of Ireland football in Kerry should have the support of all Kerry clubs involved in the game.
"We are under no illusions regarding what a big step this would be but we believe we can rise a step further on the ladder and bring Division 1 football to Kerry," Tralee Dynamos boss Noel White added.
I wish Tralee Dynamos well and am glad to see a Kerry club at least competing at present in the A Championship. I think it's a bit rich to say the club should have the support of all Kerry clubs. While Tralee are the only Kerry club at that level they are not club Kerry! If they want to get the support of all clubs, it's something that will have to work both ways. They'll have to be able to offer clubs something in return. It might be a bit off the wall but maybe Tralee Dynamos should operate under a different name at LoI or A Championship level. With their merger with Kingdom Boys, they could have opted for Kingdom Dynamos for the non-junior entity of the club. For Tralee to earn a status of being the club for Kerry, they are going to have to do something. It sounds from the Tralee boss, they need more support if they are gonig to make it. They are going to have to make big strides themselves if they are to earn the support. They have no divine right for it.
It makes no sense to me to only let two of the A Championship teams into the First Division and tell the other two to feck off back to the regional leagues. No sense at all. Assuming Salthill Devon drop out we will have a Premier of 12 then and a First of 10. Why not let the other two teams in and have two divisions of 12? Are there any good reasons why they shouldn't be let in?
Agreed, I don't see why the First Division has to be reduced to 10. If there are 4 good applicants and Salthill are withdrawing from the LoI, what is wrong with two divisions of 12? The Danish league, who's champions might be taking on Shamrock Rovers, have successfully run their top flight with 12 teams over 3 series since '95-'96. Their second tier will consist of 12 next season.Quote:
Originally Posted by holidaysong
Wales ran their top flight with 12 teams and a split last year: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2...Premier_League
Their strategy to give the bottom section something to play for was to run a final place Europa League play-off: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2...ague_play-offs
If I read 'The Danish League' once more on this website I'll go nuts.
The Danish League
The lads on the MNS panel are confident anyways. They were full sure bottom Premier will be playing in a play-off. Would it happen in the 'The Danish League'?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Most of those guys know less then the average LoI fanQuote:
Originally Posted by legendz
Christ of almighty..
Salthill want to remain in the Airtricity league, and have no plans to pull out, despite the comments made here.
if they want to stay in the league they have to put it turnstiles, improve the roads to it they are shockin narrow put in shelter on pitchside and improve signage to the ground.. too many people have got lost or never made it due to poor signage..Quote:
Originally Posted by number16
It's like watching a junior game in Drom. They need turnstiles and a stand with 500 seats to be in the first division I believe?
Shir when has ground regulations ever mattered to anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
"Oh you're planning something?. Ok, here is your licence!"
Oooooohhhh.Quote:
Originally Posted by culloty82
In any division, you need a few local derbies to generate extra interest.
I would see it as something wrong with the league if games like that aren't seen as attractive. Waterford and Limerick, though in the First, are two good teams, as are Longford. I'd like to see all three coming to Kerry on a regular basis.Quote:
Originally Posted by L.T.F.C.
Mmmmm.... Danish!
http://billysbakery.net/billysbakery...sh_blue_fs.jpg
Actually had quite a nice danish the other day. Although the middle of it looked like two fried eggs. I wasn't sure about that bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by peadar1987