Official Rep of Ireland Supporters Club

[billybunter]

I dont know if one exists at the moment, but this could be the forum to get fans on the same page as far as atmosphere at game / organizing the odd "official"protest (when necessary of course!) and generally being a resource for sharing info amongst irish fans. I live in the States, but grew up onthe south Terrace in the glory (and not so glory!) days of mid 80's to early 90's. There used to be some crack and some characters about.We seemed to have a repertoire of songs (one road / boys in green / field of athenrye/ ireland / Molly malone / ooh ahh paul mcgrath etc) - enough to get us through a good 90 mins plus of entertainment. the south terrace used to tease all the corporate sections with chants of access / visa etc, but all in all good banter. And righ nasty shower of characters there to, so if an opposition player took the pi$$ they heard about it. Having been at home for the croker and wales games, it was like being in 5 different crowds at once!

I digress, but everyone seems upset at stan, upset at the wave, upset at the boo-ing this one or that. I personally would pay a 100 euro sub every year to join an official supporters club, or whatever dues were deemed appropriate. The lads at YBIG.IE and Foot.ie all do a tremendous service for fans like us overseas with the sites, and pulications, but a United voice and front is whats needed to move forward. I have never met any characters off here in person (or ybig.ie) but I would have no problem proposing a committee that could being all Irish supporters toghether based on the passion that some of these lads have for the game, and how much supporting ireland means to them. If there already exists such a group, could someone please post a link to it!!!

[soccerc]

I dont know if one exists at the moment

Despite claims, there is no official supporters club.

[scousedub]

Despite claims, there is no official supporters club.

Although not officially recognised by the FAI the Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Club (ROISSC) is as close as you will get. They are an excellent organisation on the go since the early eighties with monthly meetings. Not to be confused with sh** head Alan Hunters group. www.roissc.com

[Green Tribe]

When we got into Dublin city centre about 13:30 on the Saturday, there were lads doing surveys on behalf(I think) of the FAI about whether you would join an official Irish football fan club, how much would u pay, how did u travel to game, how much did travel cost etc. Quite interesting, I think it gave you a chance to win tickets to friendlies next year.

Official supporters club would be great but can't see it happening too soon

[scousedub]

When we got into Dublin city centre about 13:30 on the Saturday, there were lads doing surveys on behalf(I think) of the FAI about whether you would join an official Irish football fan club, how much would u pay, how did u travel to game, how much did travel cost etc. Quite interesting, I think it gave you a chance to win tickets to friendlies next year.

Official supporters club would be great but can't see it happening too soon

Dont get conned into an FAI supporters club. They tried that a few years ago, i think it was during Fran Rooneys time. Cant remember what they called it ,Ireland fan club or something similar, but you paid about 25 quid and were supposed to receive newsletters and regular mailings but nothing happened bar a cap and pin badge.Was scapped shortly after.

[Green Tribe]

Dont get conned into an FAI supporters club. They tried that a few years ago, i think it was during Fran Rooneys time. Cant remember what they called it ,Ireland fan club or something similar, but you paid about 25 quid and were supposed to receive newsletters and regular mailings but nothing happened bar a cap and pin badge.Was scapped shortly after.

I actually remember that carry on!
Ideally an official supporters club with nothing to do with the FAI would be best, cos I really would be hesitant to be involved in a fan club run by that shower. Best to have a fan club run by fans! Even a foot.ie fan club!

[gspain]

Dont get conned into an FAI supporters club. They tried that a few years ago, i think it was during Fran Rooneys time. Cant remember what they called it ,Ireland fan club or something similar, but you paid about 25 quid and were supposed to receive newsletters and regular mailings but nothing happened bar a cap and pin badge.Was scapped shortly after.

Think there might have been a pen too. It was a total flop.

However we all got a free Italy ticket as compensation a year later.

[soccerc]

I actually remember that carry on!
Ideally an official supporters club with nothing to do with the FAI would be best, cos I really would be hesitant to be involved in a fan club run by that shower. Best to have a fan club run by fans! Even a foot.ie fan club!

It wasn't a carry on. The purpose behind IrelandFANS was to generate funding for a football trust. Unfortunately the new administration following Rooney's departure didn't allocate resources towards its operation and let it die a slow sad death.

The draft trust deed produced was clear that funds would be maintained to develop the game and facilities particularly for boys and girls working closely with the Technical Development Plan in order to support the future national trams.

On the facilities side it would have seen capital investment into both LOI grounds and regional development centres.

Additionally it would have had its own personnel and structures in place at arms length from the FAI with a possible council place for the Supporters club rep.

[paul_oshea]

Even a foot.ie fan club!

Ill be in your fan club GT

[Green Tribe]

Ill be in your fan club GT

lucky me!

soccerc, seems the good intentions were there, shame it didn't follow through

[soccerc]

lucky me!

soccerc, seems the good intentions were there, shame it didn't follow through

The intention was there alright, pity I didn't stick with it, though my days would have been very numbered.

[citizenerased]

get Aido m to set one up he loves organising stuff..:-)

[Green Tribe]

get Aido m to set one up he loves organising stuff..:-)

Don't be encouraging him, he'll have one set up by the end of the week!

[Green Tribe]

The intention was there alright, pity I didn't stick with it, though my days would have been very numbered.

Splinter group, do your own!

[soccerc]

Splinter group, do your own!

Not a chance

In true Irish style, let someone else do it, and I'll jump on the bandwagon

[Green Tribe]

Not a chance

In true Irish style, let someone else do it, and I'll jump on the bandwagon

again, stop encouraging AidoM!

[AidoM]

again, stop encouraging AidoM!

Somebody looking for me

I would need my trusty Babysis and GT before even considering it

[AidoM]

get Aido m to set one up he loves organising stuff..:-)

and nobody turns up

[Green Tribe]

and nobody turns up

LOL it needs to be in aplaced ppl will go to

[citizenerased]

lads we are at our lowest ebb...