New owners for Cork City

**jebus** · 12/09/2008, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

To be honest i think fans of Lims were desperate for this Munster club to take off !

Good news day for Cork bad news day for Limerick

Yeah, enjoy that inevitable merger with Bohs by the way

**Jofspring** · 12/09/2008, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

To be honest i think fans of Lims were desperate for this Munster club to take off !

Good news day for Cork bad news day for Limerick

**Rovers Maniac** · 12/09/2008, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by jebus

Yeah, enjoy that inevitable merger with Bohs by the way

**pineapple stu** · 12/09/2008, 11:47 AM

**Pablo Escobar** · 12/09/2008, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

I am not doubting that but we here in the capital have noticed a steady decline in pub business. The very fact that it has been on the market in Cork for 12 months would mean that it is not doing so well.

I never go in there because it's a dump. But if City owned it I'd be there all the time. And many others would be the same.

**superfrank** · 12/09/2008, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Yeah, enjoy that inevitable merger with Bohs by the way

Jebus, I wouldn't get too worried about what Rovers Maniac has to say, he doesn't even know which club he supports.

**Rovers Maniac** · 12/09/2008, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by superfrank

Jebus, I wouldn't get too worried about what Rovers Maniac has to say, he doesn't even know which club he supports.

I am unique i support Rovers et al !

**pete** · 12/09/2008, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Pablo Escobar

I never go in there because it's a dump. But if City owned it I'd be there all the time. And many others would be the same.

True. I suspect it could be got a good price too as not exactly a queue of potential purchasers. It is just a local pub & bacon fries would the height of its cuisine. I would think it currently does minimal trade as numerous better pubs in the area.

**Titan** · 12/09/2008, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Suonds encouraging, albeit with passinginterest's caution about the phrase "property developer".

Assuming it goes ahead (and God knows how many deals we've had in the league which have been on the verge of happening only to disappear), what's going to happen to the squad? Even if full time football is kept, are players still likely to leave?

Also, who owns the Horseshoe at present?

Also also, what's tire/tyre kicking?!

How can you not know what tyre kicking is when you work in a car dealership!

**pineapple stu** · 12/09/2008, 12:35 PM

I work in accounts. That's how I know about clubs' accounts.

**micls** · 12/09/2008, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Is keeping the club full time feasible in the short to medium term though? Most other clubs are scaling back to part time so I'm not so sure Cork shouldn't be looking to do likewise

I agree tbh. But Il take anything at this stage

Originally Posted by Pablo Escobar

I never go in there because it's a dump. But if City owned it I'd be there all the time. And many others would be the same.

As would I and many others.

The thing that seems promising about this deal is the fact that this fella got in contact with FORAS has met with them and want them/us involved from the start.

Im still skeptical though. Optimism is bad

**Dodge** · 12/09/2008, 1:21 PM

A few too many people jumping the gun on this one. Loads of "interested" parties came in during Rovers examinership and most didn't have best interests of the club at heart. Either way nothign will be decided before the examiner presents his report to the court.

Long way to go for Cork but I wish them well

**Celdrog** · 12/09/2008, 1:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

A few too many people jumping the gun on this one. Loads of "interested" parties came in during Rovers examinership and most didn't have best interests of the club at heart. Either way nothign will be decided before the examiner presents his report to the court.
Long way to go for Cork but I wish them well

Its a lot more encouraging than a few weeks ago. Hope it works out.

**adamd164** · 12/09/2008, 1:53 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

A few too many people jumping the gun on this one. Loads of "interested" parties came in during Rovers examinership and most didn't have best interests of the club at heart. Either way nothign will be decided before the examiner presents his report to the court.

Long way to go for Cork but I wish them well

This is the first official bid received by Kieran McCarthy.

**Dodge** · 12/09/2008, 2:01 PM

I realise that. I'm jut saying that just because they've come in with a bid, doesn't neccessarily mean that the examiner or judge will think its viable

I agree its encouraging

**adamd164** · 12/09/2008, 2:06 PM

Absolutely. It could be shot down. I'd be far less optimistic if not for Alan Mathews comments.

**Rovers1** · 12/09/2008, 2:20 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

I am unique i support Rovers et al !

class

your unique alright RM

**mypost** · 12/09/2008, 2:43 PM

Once you see the words "property developer", you know it's rubbish. The property market has collapsed, so property developers will pis off when the property is no use to them, and move on to something else to play with.

The only way to run a club prudently, is let the fans run it. People whose livelihood depends on whether the club survives or not.

**micls** · 12/09/2008, 2:45 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

Once you see the words "property developer", you know it's rubbish. The property market has collapsed, so property developers will pis off when the property is no use to them, and move on to something else to play with.

The only way to run a club prudently, is let the fans run it. People whose livelihood depends on whether the club survives or not.

While im skeptical myself, saying its rubbish makes no sense. He has lodged an official bid, despite the rubbish property market and the fact we dont own the cross.

Id say maybe the idea of having a bar has gotten him interested, and maybe just goodwill. Who knows.