Looks like there may be a few problems on Friday night...

**R�iteoir** · 08/10/2008, 4:26 PM

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**OneRedArmy** · 08/10/2008, 4:30 PM

Credit crunch all over again!

Conclusion to be drawn that both clubs are financially screwed?

**brianw82** · 08/10/2008, 4:34 PM

From the statement, it looks like Bohs did everything asked of them by Drogheda, who reneged on every agreement reached.

**Raheny Red** · 08/10/2008, 4:34 PM

Should this not be in the Wexford V Limerick thread? Sounds like another hissy fit between two clubs....

**pineapple stu** · 08/10/2008, 4:36 PM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Conclusion to be drawn that both clubs are financially screwed?

I'd say it's far more likely that it's all an innocent mis-understanding. I think it's a Bank Holiday in Drogheda, which affected the post because people weren't expecting a Bank Holiday. Both clubs are fine.

Disgraceful from Drogheda, if that Bohs statement is even 50% true.

**Longfordian** · 08/10/2008, 4:40 PM

Yeah sounds like Drogheda need the cash from those tickets in a hurry, for Friday's wages?. I don't think Bohs will be letting them use Dalymount again any time soon.

**Dodge** · 08/10/2008, 4:40 PM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Conclusion to be drawn that both clubs are financially screwed?

Yep. Drogheda not accepting a cheque indicates similar. Bohs unwilling to pay by bankdraft doesn't help either

Also think its pretty low class of Bohs to release a statement. They're still getting shafted around by Drogheda though so maybe the frustration just boiled over

Ridiculous of Drogheda to say only 400 Bohs fans to be allowed in and its cash at stiles though. Its like they want Bohs to be casual. Strange that Bohs don't think they'd sell 400 tickets for a league clincher though, even with the time restraints

**centre mid** · 08/10/2008, 4:43 PM

Poor form alright, especially in the week where we've had the Wexford - Limerick saga. It will only serve to infuriate decent fans who cant get a ticket & give license to trouble makers to cause trouble on Friday.

**Longfordian** · 08/10/2008, 4:44 PM

Or what may happen is that Drogheda will let in a crowd over capacity unofficially. They make the money which they seem to need urgently, the fans get in and the fire officer/FAI are none the wiser. The FAI would only give them a token fine anyway.

**BohDiddley** · 08/10/2008, 4:46 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

league decider

Huh?

You still have hope?

**OneRedArmy** · 08/10/2008, 4:47 PM

The way I'm reading it is that Bohs can't afford to pay upfront until they collect the cash from their fans and that Drogs can't afford to wait for the money.

Happy to be proved wrong.

**Dodge** · 08/10/2008, 4:49 PM

Originally Posted by BohDiddley

Huh?

You still have hope?

Sorry, meant to type league clincher

**pineapple stu** · 08/10/2008, 4:50 PM

I see it that if Bohs take the money, they won't give it to Drogheda at all, which is fair enough if Drogs owe them money. Drogs need the money too and aren't willing to let that happen.

But your post probably has more than an element of truth about it too.

**Dodge** · 08/10/2008, 4:51 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I see it that if Bohs take the money, they won't give it to Drogheda at all, which is fair enough if Drogs owe them money

They were willing to pay by cheque

**John83** · 08/10/2008, 4:52 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

They were willing to pay by cheque

Cheques can be cancelled. Or bounce.

That said, if Drogs owe them money, they'd be entirely within their rights to count that money against their debts.

**Dodge** · 08/10/2008, 4:53 PM

I know, but that would back up ORA's point

**holidaysong** · 08/10/2008, 4:59 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I see it that if Bohs take the money, they won't give it to Drogheda at all, which is fair enough if Drogs owe them money. Drogs need the money too and aren't willing to let that happen.

That sounds like the best explanation to me.

Bohs fans should all go to Drogheda and watch it in a pub so Drogheda don't get a penny from away tickets and the team should lose on purpose and wait to clinch the title at Dalymount. That'd show them!

**BohDiddley** · 08/10/2008, 5:00 PM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

That sounds like the best explanation to me. Bohs fans should all go to Drogheda and watch it in a pub so Drogheda don't get a penny from away tickets and the team should lose on purpose and wait to clinch the title at Dalymount. That'd show them!

Not a bad plan!

**gspain** · 08/10/2008, 5:32 PM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Should this not be in the Wexford V Limerick thread? Sounds like another hissy fit between two clubs....

No because when they get in their bus and go home in a huff it will breakdown.

**pineapple stu** · 08/10/2008, 5:50 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

They were willing to pay by cheque

They were willing to give a third party a cheque to hold till Friday. Plenty of time to have it cancelled with the FAI head none the wiser. Possible you're right though.