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

**disgruntled** · 16/02/2010, 4:29 PM

Originally Posted by PartySaint

How dare Dundalk come out with this crap, If you are reading th
is Mr FAI man dont give that bunch of rebels Corks European spot, Give it to Pats we have been such good boys

Don't give it to any of them. They're all crap

**LukeO** · 16/02/2010, 4:53 PM

Originally Posted by eamo1

Hanging up my scarf and not renewing my season ticket.As someone said its bad enough when officals on the pitch make poor decisions that go for the bigger club,you can put those down to "mistakes".However when the administrators of the league favour the bigger clubs too then how is that fair?????????????I wouldnt mind but Galway Utd starting to put together a handy squad,knowing my luck they will do really well this season.I just cant justify though forking out money to support a league where fairness and equality are clearly and blatantly not being shown by those controlling it.

That's bad enough coming from anyone... but a Galway fan? Give me strength...

**LukeO** · 16/02/2010, 4:55 PM

Originally Posted by kid creole

He doesnt mention a boycott . His frustration at the league is apparent.

Hanging up his scarf, not renewing his season ticket. It's implied. Duh.

**The Lilywhites** · 16/02/2010, 4:57 PM

Originally Posted by eamo1

I just cant justify though forking out money to support a league where fairness and equality are clearly and blatantly not being shown by those controlling it.

Short memory you have.

**CSFShels** · 16/02/2010, 5:59 PM

Galway was completely different to Cork, but still would be nuts to take it out on your own club. A mass boycott of the new Ireland jersey would be much better served and would probably get a decent amount of media coverage if enough relevant people (people who would have bought normally) took part.

**Ezeikial** · 16/02/2010, 7:11 PM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

I think dundalk's press release is a little premature. I think our PR guy should of waited until an actual decision was made. This could be a the some others have pointed out that we are trying to infleunce the outcome of the licensing.

Complaining about a decision after it is annouced would be way too late.

Of course it is trying to exert influence - on the Europa League place which Dundalk believe is their entitlement.

The alternative of course is to trust the FAI to reach the morally correct decision themselves

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

European football though would be great but we actually will have to play the games in Dublin with reduced attendence (because we will not appeal to a Dublin footballing public) and an away trip to the back arse of nowhere I don't see any benefit to it.

I have heard that we will be skipped for a european place because AFAIK Fozzy hasn't got a pro licence and therefore is inelligable to manager a side in europe. can anyone shed some light?

If you follow your logic if Dundalk win the league or cup or otherwise finish in the top three in 2010 would you advocate declining the Euro spot?

In any case there comes a time when you must stand up and be counted, irrespective of whether some feathers get ruffled

**dcfcsteve** · 16/02/2010, 7:22 PM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Galway was completely different to Cork, but still would be nuts to take it out on your own club. A mass boycott of the new Ireland jersey would be much better served and would probably get a decent amount of media coverage if enough relevant people (people who would have bought normally) took part.

A couple of dozen tops not being bought would make no difference on the FAI. And let's be honest - that's what it would be. It would be less than a dot in the huge picture of financial pain that the FAI has for not making a World Cup yet again on top of the Lansdowne boxes not selling.

The answer for fans isn't to get angry, it's to get organised.

Irish football needs a fan federation. But the leadership is never there on the ground to set one up, let alone keep it going.

So we're doomed to continue the cycle of feeling shafted, moaning, and then doing nothnig substantive or constructive about it until the next time we feel shafted. The deja vu world of Irish domestic soccer continues.

**Celdrog** · 16/02/2010, 7:36 PM

Fair play to Dundalk - they are only saying publicy what the majority of fans (cork included) are saying on here.

**LK37oldskool** · 16/02/2010, 7:39 PM

just wondering would it be possible for someone to set up an online petition against the FAIs handling of the CCFC situation.The majority of posters here are paying customers of the LOI and surely would have to be taken seriously by the powers that be.
Its lookin like there a shoe in for most hated team in the league before a ball is even kicked.

**CSFShels** · 16/02/2010, 7:58 PM

Originally Posted by LK37oldskool

just wondering would it be possible for someone to set up an online petition against the FAIs handling of the CCFC situation.The majority of posters here are paying customers of the LOI and surely would have to be taken seriously by the powers that be.
Its lookin like there a shoe in for most hated team in the league before a ball is even kicked.

Of course its possible, go for it.

**paudie** · 16/02/2010, 8:22 PM

Fair dues to Dundalk for putting their head above the parapet.

I think City will get a Premier licence but this will put pressure on the FAI to give us a big points deduction

**Nesta99** · 16/02/2010, 8:30 PM

Originally Posted by paudie

Fair dues to Dundalk for putting their head above the parapet.

I think City will get a Premier licence but this will put pressure on the FAI to give us a big points deduction

I dont think that Cork will be deducted any more than 10 pts. That would still mean Cork finish third with Derrys relegation. The sweetener for Dundalk will be the prize money for a 4th place finish....

**SkStu** · 16/02/2010, 8:45 PM

i would impose a points deduction for the coming season and invite Dundalk to take Corks "earned" place in europe - i believe that euro qualifying is solely at the FAI's discretion, meaning that your final placing in the league is not the sole deciding factor on who gets into Europe...

I dont know if the first punishment is possible but im pretty sure the FAI can "legally" offer Corks spot to Dundalk.

**srfc1928** · 16/02/2010, 9:12 PM

http://www.loi.ie/index.php/about/pr...ture-postponed
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 19:35
The Setanta Sports Cup Organising Committee today announced that the fixture between Sligo Rovers and Cork City, originally scheduled for February 22nd, has been postponed following the decision of the Independent Club Licensing Committee to defer its decision on Cork City until after the High Court case comes in for mention on Monday, February 22nd.
Also when the game is to be played, of course at Corks convience, Sligo Rovers will have to play with one arm tied behind each players back and hop on one leg.

**dong** · 16/02/2010, 9:18 PM

Originally Posted by srfc1928

http://www.loi.ie/index.php/about/pr...ture-postponed
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 19:35
The Setanta Sports Cup Organising Committee today announced that the fixture between Sligo Rovers and Cork City, originally scheduled for February 22nd, has been postponed following the decision of the Independent Club Licensing Committee to defer its decision on Cork City until after the High Court case comes in for mention on Monday, February 22nd.
Also when the game is to be played, of course at Corks convience, Sligo Rovers will have to play with one arm tied behind each players back and hop on one leg.

Very funny but this is gone way beyond a joke.
Sure who cares about any other clubs preparations for the season.

**SkStu** · 16/02/2010, 9:22 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

I dont think that Cork will be deducted any more than 10 pts. That would still mean Cork finish third with Derrys relegation. The sweetener for Dundalk will be the prize money for a 4th place finish....

what about Dundalk's budget? Would the euro football vs. no euro football have had an impact on your budgeting, i wonder? Im not sure anyone here would necesarily know the answer and i suppose it mightnt necessarily impact your budget too much either way...

**tippex** · 16/02/2010, 9:33 PM

Has there been any indication as to whether TNB has furnished the consortium with the required documents?

**paudie** · 16/02/2010, 9:40 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

I dont think that Cork will be deducted any more than 10 pts. That would still mean Cork finish third with Derrys relegation. The sweetener for Dundalk will be the prize money for a 4th place finish....

Don't think the points deduction will be for last season but for 2010.

**Celdrog** · 16/02/2010, 9:55 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

what about Dundalk's budget? Would the euro football vs. no euro football have had an impact on your budgeting, i wonder? Im not sure anyone here would necesarily know the answer and i suppose it mightnt necessarily impact your budget too much either way...

€100k just for playing in it. €100k for each round progressed. So a huge big yes.
If we get the fair play spot (i'm sure same for Galway), it will pay several weeks wages.

**Nesta99** · 16/02/2010, 10:27 PM

I was looking at a way that the FAI might propose/find an out! Additional prize money not to rock the Cork boat? Until the start 0f the 10/11 season would any Examinerships not affect the 09/10 season placings, prize money and Europe?