ya would be a good idea alright,have to agree about the quality of some of the pitches in the city,they are brutal regardless of the weather,ours(batemen)is a prime exampleQuote:
Originally Posted by starman
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ya would be a good idea alright,have to agree about the quality of some of the pitches in the city,they are brutal regardless of the weather,ours(batemen)is a prime exampleQuote:
Originally Posted by starman
Cut the premier league to 10 teams
Set a minimum pitch standard / club facility standard
Linesmen at games
Play on Saturdays - recover Sundays
great if the ldmc went along with itQuote:
Originally Posted by whitestripe
only the premier?
If pitches were rolled more often it would make for a better game, I am sure people watching games on a Sunday would like to see a few more passess put together rather than the kick and chase game that players are forced to play due to the condition of some pitches.Quote:
Originally Posted by mulla
Set a standard for pitches and facilities and enforce these standards, its a win win for clubs that are willing to meet it. better game to watch = improved gate takings?
Great plan, but the good old LDMC are not the greatest organisation in the world to listen not to mention follow up on a good idea, muppets!!Quote:
Originally Posted by whitestripe
Good idea though!
Just to offer a counter arguement
League cut to 10 - clubs struggling might strongly object, knoock on effect through the leagues
games played on a Sunday because people work Sat and the matches would clash with Rugby in the city?
Clubs can request linesman at games but they need to be paid?
In fairness clubs are trying to improve their facilities and pitch standards and they have got better over the years. But its few in each club that are doing the work of many, a thankless task in many respects.
Don't see why it should only apply to the premier league, but its probably the best starting point as clubs involved in this league tend to be more organised.Quote:
Originally Posted by mulla
I have to agree. For how many years now have we seen no improvements on how the league is run.The standard of the football is deteriorating every year. Things I would like to see improved are:
Premier league games to kick off at 11.30 at the earliest. (For the sake of an hour alot more people would go to these games)
Good point above too about there should be a standard for pitches/facilities for the top division.
The situation with the oscar traynor team has been a disgrace for the past few seasons and has never been dealt with.
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Originally Posted by mulla
it kinda goes against clubs at the moment. with clubs spending alot of money on thier pitches over the summer to be ready for winter and it only takes one game and the pitch is nackered for months on end. summer league would attract more people to games, involve more kids, become more popular with existing players.
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Originally Posted by whitestripe
only problem here is, its bloody hard enough to get the ref's to show up as is never mind relying on two extra lines men :)
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Originally Posted by Noddy
I agree with maybe a noon kick off for all Junior games on a Sunday.
Not only does it give the players rest on one of their days off work, but would also encourage more supporters, rather than having to go and watch a game at 10.30 on a Sunday morning.
Just imagine, players meeting at 10.45/11.00 for a 12 kick off, and supporters strolling along at 12 for the game............perfect.
And I'm sure the refs would like it too, but it would alomost put an end to most of the 2.30 Sunday kick off's (as some refs that do a 10.30 game often also do a 2.30 game at the moment on Sunday's) unless the 2.30 kick off became a 3/3.30pm kick off......
in dublin dont they play the lower league games on a sat instead on sunday afternoon could be an option in limerickQuote:
Originally Posted by abbeyvale
For the sake of an hour it would make a big differenceQuote:
Originally Posted by abbeyvale
I agree, but the LDMC unfortunatly have the last say, and they dont like CHANGE.Quote:
Originally Posted by Noddy
Probably just as well balla B cant get promoted.
2 league trips to Bateman every season would be harsh on anyone
The pitch idea is good. How would you go about setting this "club facility standard". If a team without adequate facilites got promoted, would they then be told "sorry lads, your clubhouse is'nt up to the standard, back down ye go"Quote:
Originally Posted by whitestripe
Cheers, Its a long shot for us to stay up at this stage, but sure we'll see how it goes.Quote:
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Originally Posted by BrassBalls
Or money!!!
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wont be too bad if you get killmallock away in the first couple of weeks of the season, hate to be going out there on a wet day in feb.
oh you mean like KIlmallock , Herbertstown and Charleville who actually have very good facilities up to these premier standards. Also when they build a new changing area Newport will be one of the best places to play in next couple of years. But thats right you wont have the DRIVE OR THE AMBITION to go out to these County Teams
No disrespect, but i dont think it has to do with drive and ambition. Not many enjoy travelling out there regardless of how good the team isQuote:
But thats right you wont have the DRIVE OR THE AMBITION to go out to these County Teams
Lads putting the start of games back an hour is a great idea. I've being saying it for years. people don't go to these early morning games.
Not meaning to be flippant but yes would be my answer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philbert
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Originally Posted by whitestripe
Id agree with that.Every club would know before the start of the season that their facilities need to be up to scratch to be promoted to the premier.
However, this could also destroy some clubs. Take Balla for example, would they pass the facilities standard with bateman as their pitch and no dressing rrooms out there.
Also teams in 1A could lose a lot of players if they knew they had no chance of promotion due to facilities.
Its a good idea but maybe if all clubs were given something like 3 years to improve their facilities before the rule came into existance. Just a thought.
Nothing stopping any Club fundraising or seeking sponsorship, The GAA and Rugdy Clubs have it down to a fine art and as far as I am aware football clubs in Limerick provide an invaluable resourse to their local community and should be supported equally.Quote:
Originally Posted by abbeyvale
This is where the clubs drive and ambition should be focused if they want to improve, Clubs that lack this drive to improve the lot of football in the City should not be rewarded with being able to play at a level that is the benchmark for junior football in the city and county.
It would have to be implemented over a period of time for sure,Quote:
Originally Posted by gaidin
Sorry lads but a rule like that is never going to happen
Probably not, the wheels of change grind very slow in football circles. Still progress is being made and this has to be recognised also.
To be honest i'd be alot more concerned about improving the actual football being played than improving any clubhouse/facilities around Limerick.
You should apply for a role on the LDMC commitee to help bring about the changes mentioned!How would you feel about that,Whitestripe??Quote:
Originally Posted by whitestripe
Its easier to play football on a pitch when you have a fair idea of how the ball will bounce, I am sure anyone playing would agree with that. Improve this and the football should be more pleasing on the eye.
The bigger picture involves adopting models like that of the Netherlands.
Sure why not, first rule would be every club has to wear white socks..Quote:
Originally Posted by Abbey Road
lads i said at the stART star wud finish bottom and i was right they just dont have the interest otherwise they wud have been well capable of staying up
Thats a bit harsh
I wasnt talking about the pitch. Thats fundamental to the quality of football
I'm saying that a clubhouse shouldnt be used as an excuse for poor lovels of passing/ technique etc.
It would be great if every club worked on getting better facilities etc.
Good point rasied about the gate receipts/membership/lottos and sponsorships. It would be interesing to see how this money is managed in most clubs.
Abbey will remember an incident down in Star a few years back with a certian manager using the money elsewhere, shall we say???;)
shall we say???;)[/QUOTE]
Lets not
Thats probably best.
Balla could win the league, Lawson and Munster junior this season?
Their B team would prob give life in the premier a good shot too
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seems to be true.........players follow leadership. :(
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Originally Posted by Philbert
abbey would not have been around for that episode
why are balla b team not left play prem end the day if they take second place then they are promoted. did fairview not have 2 teams in one division 1b or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philbert
from watching afew of there games this season ive afew theories.there a handy team with afew handy players but i think the reasons there down the bottom of the league is as follows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philbert
1.great facilities but a poor pitch which must be the most bobbly in town.they get plenty of chances but most end up hitting the corner flag as the ball just bobbles everywhere.
2.this is in my opinion the main reason corbally arent doing great.as far as i know they dont train,havent for weeks and just turn up for games.there grand for an hour and just calve in the last 20 mins cause they aint fit enough,results against regionel and fairview recently will back up this theory,held there own for a good period in both games.
3.alot of players have left them for janesboro.but as a previous post mentioned,boro are in a very precarious position.imo if o hanlon gets the boot from boro they will struggle to get a team out next season.after all he signed all them players from corbally and further a field.will be interesting to see what happens in preseason