Cork City denied a licence; club to be wound up; FORAS to enter First Division

**Dodge** · 15/02/2010, 7:24 PM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Not a huge amount of point in the FAI spending any money on marketing for the league at this point. No amount could atone for the amateur look we've given to outsiders with the publicity surrounding all of this.

Most outiders don't know about it, and the majority of those who do, don't care

**CSFShels** · 15/02/2010, 7:24 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Most outiders don't know about it, and the majority of those who do, don't care

Its gotten more media coverage than you'd think, if you watch the news, you know about it.

**Dodge** · 15/02/2010, 7:29 PM

Its noticeable because we're looking for it. I read all appers in the morning, and even if mentioned its a small piece on a page with other (apparently more pressing) sports news

I judge things on whether people in work ask me about it (knowing I@m a LOI man). None have yet

Its sad, as it was a UK club there'd be wall to wall stuff

**Doomofman** · 15/02/2010, 7:30 PM

The Independent Club Licensing Committee has deferred its decision on Cork City until after the High Court case comes in for mention on Monday, February 22nd next.

In making its decision, the Independent Club Licensing Committee noted that one of the fundamental principles of club licensing is the protection of creditors such as club employees, other clubs and the Revenue.

The Independent Club Licensing Committee was made aware of a potential takeover which may result in commitments to creditors being honoured. As this takeover is dependent on the outcome of the High Court order, the Independent Committee felt it prudent to await that outcome and give maximum opportunity for creditors to be paid.

The application from FORAS has been deferred pending the outcome of the Cork City decision.

What a joke

**Kildareman** · 15/02/2010, 7:30 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

They're not going to. They're going to (have to, in fact) pay CCIFL the money.

Tom can't take that money and run without having to pay tax on it as earnings. And even then, he'd get sued for giving himself a bonus when there were large creditors in the company.

But whats to stop Tom paying back on a directors loan? His own.
He wouldnt even have to pay tax on it.

**Dodge** · 15/02/2010, 7:33 PM

Right, can't defend them anymore

Feel fre to unleash whatever fury you like on the "ndependent" licensing committee

**John83** · 15/02/2010, 7:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kildareman

But whats to stop Tom paying back on a directors loan? His own.
He wouldnt even have to pay tax on it.

Paying back a director's loan with a winding up order from Revenue dangling over you? You really think that's never been tried before? And that's assuming that he's actually put money into the club.

**Doomofman** · 15/02/2010, 7:35 PM

I think I've found an appropriate word for the FAI/Licensing Committee's antics.... Disgusting

**Battery Rover** · 15/02/2010, 7:36 PM

Someone can correct this if wrong but directors loans can only be claimed back if the club is in profit. Declarations have to be signed honouring this as part of the audited accounts as far as I know.

**John83** · 15/02/2010, 7:38 PM

Originally Posted by Doomofman

I think I've found an appropriate word for the FAI/Licensing Committee's antics.... Disgusting

Spineless? Short-sighted? Ridiculous? There's no shortage of appropriate words.

**danthesaint** · 15/02/2010, 7:40 PM

will we have to wait till tuesday week for fixtures?

**CSFShels** · 15/02/2010, 7:41 PM

Doubt it, it'll have to be done as Cork/Bray.

**Doomofman** · 15/02/2010, 7:42 PM

Can't believe that by 2 weeks before the start of the season we wont even know what teams will be in the league...

**SkStu** · 15/02/2010, 7:46 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Right, can't defend them anymore

Feel fre to unleash whatever fury you like on the "ndependent" licensing committee

*thanks*

**tippex** · 15/02/2010, 7:46 PM

and we wonder why the barstoolers are constantly saying "I'm not going to watch that ****e" when the administrators of our sport deal with things like this...

**Roo69** · 15/02/2010, 7:55 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Is it really worth all the hassle though if you know there's no way you can survive?. No team likes to be humiliated so there'd be a temptation to try and find some extra cash somewhere. How much could you realisitically expect to make from extra away fans over the season? 30-40k maybe?. It's a tough call as you say.

Dropping to the first division will mean a drop of �70k on our gates, believe me if we are given the chance of Premier football we will be playing in the Premier.

Rovers, Bohs and Pats are Bray's very big money earners, playing them only increases Bray's home crowd no matter how bad we are doing and these clubs always bring fantastic away support to the Carlisle.

I've it from a club official that if offered we will be playing in the Premier.

Plenty of players still out there available who we could bring into the club in time with plenty of experience. Our squad is very young but very capable, add 3/4/5 experienced players and we will compete with any club, we wont win the League obviously but we'll give the likes of Galway, UCD, Drogheda etc a run for their money

**Doomofman** · 15/02/2010, 8:19 PM

So the soap opera continues

**harry crumb** · 15/02/2010, 8:32 PM

Looks to me like a happy ending to a terrible day for us City supporters.

I take it that the week delay means that a Premier License will be granted to the new owners.

Soon enough we will be able to talk about actual football for a change.

**BonnieShels** · 15/02/2010, 8:38 PM

I don't know what to say.

Done. Absolutely done.

**dcfc1928** · 15/02/2010, 8:41 PM

Originally Posted by harry crumb

Looks to me like a happy ending to a terrible day for us City supporters.

I take it that the week delay means that a Premier License will be granted to the new owners.

Soon enough we will be able to talk about actual football for a change.

Do you think you deserve a place in the Premier Division?