There was something about a sliding scale of a points deduction for going into examinership. Along the lines of starting off with 10 points, and then an extra 3 points deducted if you paid off half your debts, going to an extra 20% if you paid none of your debts. Is that what you're thinking of?
Yeah, that was probably it, I recall ACTUAL points totals being mentioned before the start of the season, that must be them
No team has gone into examinership this season, though. Whereas messing around with players' wages is deemed acceptable by the FAI, so long as you've "reached an agreement" by the end of January. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Cork have been on the brink of liquidation. Their punishment, if indeed the FAI has the cojones to follow through, is going to be under the 65% wage cap. Ditto for the other clubs messing with wages. It certainly doesn't seem to be enough right now, whether because of enforcement of what.Quote:
Originally Posted by brianw82
It'd be typical alright!!! :DWe're starting to feel a bit left out with all this talk of clubs going bust and not being able to pay their wages. That was our original party piece. These days bar the uncertaintly surrounding the ground we've become a boring well run club who pay their wages on time. Very unshels like;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
That happened Cork last year and they're just as badly off again. I'd take no pleasure in Cork being denied a licence but action has to be taken eventually.Quote:
Originally Posted by gspain
But within in the rules.Quote:
Originally Posted by Schumi
I don't know what the league regulations state, if at all, about points deductions being a possible sanction for any possible irregularities at Cork.
But a 10 point deduction could mean absolutely nothing if this was applied to both Cork and Derry. League places unchanged, ditto European qualification, and ditto again as regards complaints from relegated teams.
Bohs however......now that would be an entirely different story
Is there a copy of the league rule book floating around anywhere? It could save a bit of conjecture!
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Originally Posted by seand
http://www.fai.ie/images/stories/pdf..._Book_2009.pdf
See Rule 124 & 125
I love the directory 'stories' that they keep it in :D
Yes, lots of details there!Quote:
Originally Posted by luka
RULE 124. DEMOTION TO A LOWER DIVISION
A club may be demoted to a lower division.
RULE 125. DEDUCTION OF POINTS
A club may have points deducted from those already attained in the current or a future* competition.
There is nothing in this rule book about the 65% rule, about payments to players, etc. Surely even with the FAI the 65% rule must be written down somewhere?
(* I particularly like this bit ... clubs can be docked points from those already attained in a future competition!)
As far as I'm aware, the League of Ireland also has a rule-book in addition to the FAI rule-book. The rules regarding the 65% wage cap, etc. are contained in the LOI rule-book.
well from the looks of the report in the star today the fudge has already started page 59 will see if the article is online somewhere.
It also states "Cork's players are currently without showering facilities at their bishopstown training facility as the electricity has been cut over unpaid bills"
should we be surprised if true?
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Originally Posted by harps1954
http://www.loi.ie/index.php/about/cl...bout-licensing
http://www.loi.ie/images/stories/pub...t-Protocol.doc
That was days ago, and it is true.Quote:
Originally Posted by tippex
according to the paper the FAI are going to meet them to highlight their embarrasment and to give them a bloody good talking to.., so that should solve all future problems and negate any need for licensing sanctions, well done john just what cork need right now a right good talking too
29 October 2009 12:00
Statement following the Special General Meeting
Following a very well attended Special General Meeting at the Kingsley Hotel on Wednesday, October 28th, the Board of Management of FORAS make the following statement:
Last night, at a special General Meeting of FORAS, Friends of the Rebel Army Society Ltd., members voted unanimously to lodge a League of Ireland ‘A’ Championship licence application for the 2010 season. FORAS took this decision to try to ensure that there will be League of Ireland representation in Cork City next season should any other applicants be unsuccessful. FORAS BoM will not be making any further comment on the application whilst it is under consideration by the Independent Licencing Committee.
Regards,
FORAS BoM
Got this quote from the City forum
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Coughlan has told the players at a meeting that he has agreed a deal to sign Andy Cole for next season.
The circus continues http://www.ccfcforum.com/forum/style...t/rolleyes.gif
Credit to boscos for the info.
It says a lot when I can't tell if that's a joke or not.
Best of luck with this lads/lasses but would much prefer a Cork team in the Premier. it does not say much for the League if the 2nd city cannot sustain a Prem team (I know, I know - a well run Prem team).Quote:
Originally Posted by Northern Light