Relegation this Season

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03/06/2011, 10:09 AM
Hurt Locker

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Originally Posted by Dodge

Disagree. The promotion/relegation play off is one of the few things the league got right.

Agree gives the likes of Monaghan, Limerick, Longford, Mervue hope.
22/06/2011, 10:21 PM
RahenyBohs

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Originally Posted by PartySaint

It was said on MNS the other night that there is no automatic relegation this season, I was under the impression that the team that finishes last goes down with the team that finishes 9th going into a play-off with the 3rd place team in the first division, Anyone know the story with this?

It's ridiculous. Kills the point of a league table if the last place team doesn't get relegated(disregarding licenses or teams being demoted etc). Might explain the lack of effort at times from the likes of Galway and Drogheda down at the bottom of the premier.
26/06/2011, 11:38 AM
gufc2000

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Originally Posted by RahenyBohs

It's ridiculous. Kills the point of a league table if the last place team doesn't get relegated(disregarding licenses or teams being demoted etc). Might explain the lack of effort at times from the likes of Galway and Drogheda down at the bottom of the premier.

I think lack of effort is a bit unfair, the players are hardly going out to lose games. Lack of ability might be more appropriate
26/06/2011, 6:39 PM
RahenyBohs

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Originally Posted by gufc2000

I think lack of effort is a bit unfair, the players are hardly going out to lose games. Lack of ability might be more appropriate

I don't mean to be harsh about it but if you're not going to get relegated automatically by coming last you'll be more relaxed compared to the opposite situation.
26/06/2011, 8:21 PM
gufc2000

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Originally Posted by RahenyBohs

I don't mean to be harsh about it but if you're not going to get relegated automatically by coming last you'll be more relaxed compared to the opposite situation.

A play-off though this year could be as bad as automatic relegation. I wouldn't fancy playing Shels/Cork/Mons/Limerick in a play-off. I know it gives ya an extra chance to stay up, but everything should be geared towards avoiding finishing last.
16/08/2011, 5:19 PM
Trainee

Clubs were informed by FAI that the playoff will be over 2 legs

1st leg - 3rd in 1st Div V Galway Utd

2nd leg - Galway Utd V 3rd in 1st Div
16/08/2011, 5:37 PM
Mr A

That's pretty much the end of Galway's chances. They were slim when it was one game in Terryland, but over two legs it would take a miracle altogether.
16/08/2011, 5:54 PM
MagicMon

They said that about Salthill last year though. Its a pity that Drogheda or UCD won't get a chance to get relegated.
16/08/2011, 5:58 PM
Magicme

Feck sake, I think we would have had a better chance in a one off game coz the lads will be tired enough by then.
16/08/2011, 6:32 PM
SkStu

take it easy on them then, MM!! ;)
16/08/2011, 8:19 PM
BonnieShels

You'll be fine. Come on Mons/Lims!
16/08/2011, 8:50 PM
maksimir

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Originally Posted by gufc2000

A play-off though this year could be as bad as automatic relegation. I wouldn't fancy playing Shels/Cork/Mons/Limerick in a play-off. I know it gives ya an extra chance to stay up, but everything should be geared towards avoiding finishing last.

I know you've had a stressfull season but that comment is a tad strange. You have a chance (albeit a very slim one) of winning a play-off rather than being demoted automatically. Also, draw Cork or Limerick in particular and you would have c.750 travelling fans alone at Terryland and a bumper home crowd with big gate receipts. I know it has been a tough old season but try not to be to fatalistic regarding a possible play-off match. Wait for that rotund female to sing a tune until you throw the towel in.
16/08/2011, 9:55 PM
nigel-harps1954

So, a 9 team first division next season?
16/08/2011, 10:50 PM
Martinho II

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

So, a 9 team first division next season?

why what has happened there? surely they will bring in another team?
17/08/2011, 6:39 AM
Terry

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Originally Posted by Martinho II

why what has happened there? surely they will bring in another team?

ya, probably Athenry Fc !
17/08/2011, 7:49 AM
pineapple stu

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Originally Posted by MagicMon

Its a pity that Drogheda or UCD won't get a chance to get relegated.

Why? Both sides rebuilding and improving in recent weeks. Why stunt that?

Plenty of room for one or both of us to go down next season.
17/08/2011, 9:43 AM
Mr Maroon

That's us relegated now.

It'll also lower the crowd for the home leg. Less people will turn up after we've lost the away leg.
17/08/2011, 10:03 AM
El-Pietro

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Originally Posted by Mr Maroon

That's us relegated now.

It'll also lower the crowd for the home leg. Less people will turn up after we've lost the away leg.

youll get more away fans though.

If we were in a two legged play off and we had a lead after the home tie you could bank on anywhere from 500-1000 fans traveling to Galway
17/08/2011, 10:28 AM
Mr Maroon

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Originally Posted by El-Pietro

youll get more away fans though.

If we were in a two legged play off and we had a lead after the home tie you could bank on anywhere from 500-1000 fans traveling to Galway

I hope Monaghan don't finish third!
17/08/2011, 12:39 PM
Magicme

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Originally Posted by Mr Maroon

I hope Monaghan don't finish third!

Me too, I hope we are first or second!

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