Dundalk to join Northern League?

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15/12/2006, 9:14 AM
White Horse

Dundalk to join Northern League?

It is rumoured that Dundalk have been invited to join the Irish Premier League operated by the IFA.

Dundalk have close contacts with Linfield due to their joint youth development scheme. The major clubs in the league wish to extend the league and view Dundalk's snub by the Dublin FAI as an opportunity.

There are also rumours that the IFA would like to incorporate clubs such as Sligo, Athlone, and Finn Harps in their league eventually.

This would effectively lead to the IFA contolling football in the northern half of the island.
15/12/2006, 9:16 AM
fbtn

I reckon that is balls mate.

Have you a source?
15/12/2006, 9:25 AM
DvB

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Horse

It is rumoured that Dundalk have been invited to join the Irish Premier League operated by the IFA.

Dundalk have close contacts with Linfield due to their joint youth development scheme. The major clubs in the league wish to extend the league and view Dundalk's snub by the Dublin FAI as an opportunity.

There are also rumours that the IFA would like to incorporate clubs such as Sligo, Athlone, and Finn Harps in their league eventually.

This would effectively lead to the IFA contolling football in the northern half of the island.

Nonsense!
15/12/2006, 9:29 AM
BohsPartisan

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Horse

It is rumoured that Dundalk have been invited to join the Irish Premier League operated by the IFA.

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Source?
15/12/2006, 9:36 AM
Dassa

That was some first post on the forums:eek: . I cant see at a time when the IL are in negotiations to reduce the number of teams in IPL why they would be offering Dundalk a place:confused: .
15/12/2006, 9:40 AM
Raheny Red

In the heat of the moment - this wouldn't surprise me at all considering that Dundalk are outraged.
15/12/2006, 9:42 AM
Magicme

Oi and Monaghan are as northern as others, why would we be left outta this superduper upgraded league!

Aw dundalk, its not april fools day for another while. Give us a break, we are still sore from laughing at Maxi.
15/12/2006, 9:46 AM
OneRedArmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Horse

This would effectively lead to the IFA contolling football in the northern half of the island.

Ahem....
15/12/2006, 9:49 AM
Terry

You no I was thinking this when people were saying "what other option was there for Dundak but to sign up to this years mess" but since this is your first post it is fairly obvious the your full of **** since you havent added any sources, links etc...
15/12/2006, 10:00 AM
GCdfc

What a load of horse c**k.

Firstly it requires agreement between the IFA and FAI.
Secondly it needs approval by UEFA.
15/12/2006, 10:06 AM
White Horse

I'm an ordinary fan and am only relaying local rumours. I'm not aware where the rumours originate.

I am also sceptical for the reasons some of you have already mentioned.

However, there is a feeling in Dundalk that they were purposefully excluded and are not welcome in the Dublin league.

In addition, should they win promotion in 2007, it would be very difficult to stay in the premier division due to three teams being relegated in 2008.

The premier league is set up for the already established premier clubs. Clubs like Dundalk (or Galway for that matter) will have little future as the structure will not give them time to grow and suceed.

This is the downside of a tiny league of 10 teams.

The rumour I have heard is that Dundalk FC have come to realise that they have no future in the FAI and are looking elsewhere.
15/12/2006, 10:07 AM
White Horse

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Ahem....

With one noteable exception, of course. ;)
15/12/2006, 10:17 AM
Celdrog

This is brilliant brilliant news. Now with UEFA not permitting this sort of thing we will have to redraw the border and bring it 3 miles south :D :D
15/12/2006, 10:28 AM
BohsPartisan

Thus making Louth invioble as a county and returning South Louth to its rightfull jurisdiction of Meath!
15/12/2006, 10:28 AM
Philly

Sure Dindalk would be iin the Northern First Division then, which from what I hear is even worse than our First Division...

Just get over it Dundalk. Yas lost out fair and square.
15/12/2006, 10:29 AM
Louth4sam

100% bullsh!t not a chance it'll happen. Dundalk will be playing in the league of Ireland 1st division next season. Most fans have accepted the decision by now. You only have to check the poll out on our forum to see this. That tit maxi made a lot of our minds up that we just need to forget about the whole thing and move on.
15/12/2006, 10:59 AM
garyderry

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Ahem....

he only menat at amatuer level Kev, which is why us and drogs were not mentioned :D :D :D
15/12/2006, 11:01 AM
DmanDmythDledge

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Horse

However, there is a feeling in Dundalk that they were purposefully excluded and are not welcome in the Dublin league.

There were criteria. Get over it ffs.
15/12/2006, 11:02 AM
DvB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louth4sam

Dundalk will be playing in the league of Ireland 1st division next season. Most fans have accepted the decision by now. You only have to check the poll out on our forum to see this. That tit maxi made a lot of our minds up that we just need to forget about the whole thing and move on.

Good to hear!
Sometime you just have to accept a situation & move forward as best you can!

Koh
15/12/2006, 11:08 AM
dcfcsteve

Absolute nonesense.

Though off you go then. Byeeeeeee.......!
15/12/2006, 11:10 AM
Magicme

Fair play Louth4Sam.
15/12/2006, 11:19 AM
garyderry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louth4sam

100% bullsh!t not a chance it'll happen. Dundalk will be playing in the league of Ireland 1st division next season. Most fans have accepted the decision by now. You only have to check the poll out on our forum to see this. That tit maxi made a lot of our minds up that we just need to forget about the whole thing and move on.

i dont think anyone was genuienely taking it serious
15/12/2006, 11:23 AM
Terry

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyderry

he only menat at amatuer level Kev, which is why us and drogs were not mentioned

and Monaghan :eek: :D
15/12/2006, 11:31 AM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsPartisan

Thus making Louth invioble as a county and returning South Louth to its rightfull jurisdiction of Meath!

The northen part was in the ancient Kingdom of Oriel, and originally part of Ulster (hence the hand on the official county crest). So if the southern bit did go into Meath, maybe they would actually have a case for joining the Irish league after all.....?! :D

P.S. Since when was Louth a viable county...? ;)
15/12/2006, 11:50 AM
Magicme

Quite a big chunk of Monaghan was once part of the Kingdom of Oriel with the name Oriel used quite alot in Monaghan such as Oriel Celtic (Football Club Sean McCaffery started his management career with) Oriel Swimming Club (successful Monaghan swiming team) and there was an Oriel House Hotel in Monaghan many moons ago.
15/12/2006, 11:55 AM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicme

Quite a big chunk of Monaghan was once part of the Kingdom of Oriel with the name Oriel used quite alot in Monaghan such as Oriel Celtic (Football Club Sean McCaffery started his management career with) Oriel Swimming Club (successful Monaghan swiming team) and there was an Oriel House Hotel in Monaghan many moons ago.

At this rate it'll be the Irish League taking over the EL, not the other way around........ :D

Yees might finally get a decent game up there...... :p
15/12/2006, 11:57 AM
Magicme

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

At this rate it'll be the Irish League taking over the EL, not the other way around........ :D

Yees might finally get a decent game up there...... :p

And at least we would have proper local derby against Armagh City!
15/12/2006, 12:07 PM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicme

And at least we would have proper local derby against Armagh City!

Ooooh - the crowds would just flock for that one......! :D

;)
15/12/2006, 12:41 PM
Patrick Dunne

Mad Maxi stewarding at a home game in Oriel against Linfield ? :eek:
15/12/2006, 12:43 PM
dcfcsteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Dunne

Mad Maxi stewarding at a home game in Oriel against Linfield ? :eek:

Can the Dundalk players enter the pitch next season to the tune of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't start the fire'.....?

:D
15/12/2006, 3:15 PM
thomas

t'was good while it lasted...
15/12/2006, 3:23 PM
hoopy

If you read the guy's two posts he was just having an anti Dublin rant. Since when are the FAI 'the Dublin FAI' or the league a 'Dublin league'?
15/12/2006, 4:03 PM
ndrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicme

Quite a big chunk of Monaghan was once part of the Kingdom of Oriel with the name Oriel used quite alot in Monaghan such as Oriel Celtic (Football Club Sean McCaffery started his management career with) Oriel Swimming Club (successful Monaghan swiming team) and there was an Oriel House Hotel in Monaghan many moons ago.

The oriel trail runs throughout county louth .Theres a sign up from my house for it and out towards termonfeckin and clogherhead .Havent got a clue what it is though :confused:
15/12/2006, 4:10 PM
Paddyfield

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Dunne

Mad Maxi stewarding at a home game in Oriel against Linfield ?

Do you mean MAXOL ?

:D
:D
:D
16/12/2006, 2:52 PM
sligoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Horse

There are also rumours that the IFA would like to incorporate clubs such as Sligo, Athlone, and Finn Harps in their league eventually.

This would effectively lead to the IFA contolling football in the northern half of the island.

Just read this now, hilarious!:D. Why would we join that crappy league?

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