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

**CuanaD** · 18/12/2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by sheao

Monday will be a vital day for City. After today's events it will be interesting to see weather City get a leicence or not Monday when the leicence's are handed out. It seems after today the communication between Coughlan and the FAI has broken down.

As in:

Do you have a leicence for your Mionky?

**razor** · 18/12/2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by CuanaD

Do you have a leicence for your Mionky?

is that secret code?
Cos i'm quite sure we don't speak like that in Cork

Originally Posted by blue til i die

Mr. Riordan gave the Receptionist his mobile number and asked her to have Mr. O’Flaherty contact him as soon as possible to re schedule the hearing. In the absence of anything further, Mr. Coughlan and I then left the building to attend to other business.

Other business? what clap trap.
I'd like that so called solicitor to come out and state what this other business was.

Originally Posted by blue til i die

Mr. Coughlan is now questioning this decision and has serious reservations about the FAI's attitude to him, based not alone on today's events, but also recent comments made in the national media by Fran Gavin FAI League Director and FAI Chief Executive John Delaney.

Maybe he's finally getting the message.

**CuanaD** · 18/12/2009, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by razor

is that secret code?
Cos i'm quite sure we don't speak like that in Cork

http://odd-itees.spreadshirt.co.uk/i...shirt-A5158930

**Leeside Swagger** · 18/12/2009, 11:53 AM

He has 4 days to appeal, I really hope this gets sorted and doesnt drag into the new year.

http://examiner.ie/sport/coughlan-to...an-108108.html

**Longfordian** · 18/12/2009, 12:50 PM

What's this about licences being handed out on Monday?. Is it not February as usual?.

**micls** · 18/12/2009, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

What's this about licences being handed out on Monday?. Is it not February as usual?.

Wages need to be paid up to date by Monday to get a license. Obviously there are other considerations after that.

Coughlan owes players and staff wages at the moment

**Stevo Da Gull** · 18/12/2009, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Leeside Swagger

He has 4 days to appeal, I really hope this gets sorted and doesnt drag into the new year.

I hope for the same thing, but if Paddy Power were offering odds....

**CMcC** · 18/12/2009, 1:52 PM

This whole affair is disgusting. I feel so sorry for the Cork supporters. Keep the faith, what doesnt kill you will make you stronger. Your day is surely going to come.

**culloty82** · 18/12/2009, 2:15 PM

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...h-1980664.html

Surely six weeks would be ample time for Cork investors to prepare a rescue plan and mount a buy-out bid? Granted, Monday has to be hurdled first, but I don't see what would be gained by the FAI not granting a deferral.

**bluemovie** · 18/12/2009, 2:17 PM

Originally Posted by razor

is that secret code?
Other business? what clap trap.
I'd like that so called solicitor to come out and state what this other business was.

He had arranged to go for a few pints with Sean Fitzpatrick, Bishop Donal Murray and Thierry Henry.

**tiktok** · 18/12/2009, 2:33 PM

Originally Posted by culloty82

I don't see what would be gained by the FAI not granting a deferral.

They might gain a bit of respect for finally following their own ****ing rules!

**gspain** · 18/12/2009, 3:11 PM

time to setup your own club guys.

The FAI will have to let you into the 1st division aka Derry.

Limerick, Waterford, Derry, Shels and Cork in the first division - who needs premier division football?

**harps1954** · 18/12/2009, 3:46 PM

Originally Posted by gspain

time to setup your own club guys.

The FAI will have to let you into the 1st division aka Derry.

Limerick, Waterford, Derry, Shels and Cork in the first division - who needs premier division football?

And with only one club guaranteed to get out of the Division, it's going to make for an interesting Division One next year.

**sheao** · 18/12/2009, 3:50 PM

Taken from www.forastrust.ie

Statement for the Board of Management following the FAI Disciplinary hearing regarding Mr. T. Coughlan:

Following yesterday's finding by the FAI Disciplinary Committee that Tom Coughlan, owner and Chairman of Cork City Football club has brought "the game of football or the FAI into disrepute", FORAS joins the call of Fran Gavin, Director of the League of Ireland, on Mr.Coughlan to consider his position.

In the interests of the fans and the players, as well as the long term future of the club we ask Mr.Coughlan to step aside with immediate effect, so that there remains some opportunity to redeem the former standing of our great club.

Should Tom Coughlan remain in charge of Cork City FC, FORAS BoM will respond to the numerous recent requests from our members to take a vote on a boycott of home games and Club merchandise while the current Chairman remains in control. We will facilitate our members in making a decision on this issue by holding a General Meeting in January.

FORAS Board of Management

**OneRedArmy** · 18/12/2009, 4:43 PM

I suppose we'll have to wait a few weeks for Tom to go to Rome to see whether the Pope thinks he should go...

**sheao** · 19/12/2009, 4:47 PM

The Commandos 84 are going to boycott aswell.

Commandos 84 Statement 18/12/2009

As a supporters group of Cork City FC, we offer our full
support to the FAI on yesterdays decision to implement a 12
month ban on all footballing
activity, and also imposing a €5000 fine, on the owner of
Cork City FC, Tom Coughlan.

As supporters we feel that Mr Coughlan has, over
the past 12 months, damaged the name and reputation of this
once great
club and we are not alone in this belief as shown by the
recent action by the FAI. The past season has been one of
embarrassment for the
club's players, staff, and fans with incidents such as
unpaid wages, unpaid bus companies, court cases, unfair
dismissals and other episodes. Cork City FC, as with many
League of Ireland club's has always had it's fair share of
problems but Mr Coughlan's reign as chairman and owner has
seen the club endure more problems than it ever has before
and his reaction to these troubles has been one of utter
disrespect to all parties involved, be they the FAI,
supporters or creditors.

We are therefore wish to announce that if Mr Coughlan is in
charge
of Cork City FC for the 2010 season, we will be boycotting
all home
matches, where Mr Coughlan will benefit financially.

We call on Mr Coughlan to relinquish control and ownership
of the club as he has already had many opportunities to hand
ownership to other interested parties but has chosen not to
step aside despite his own personal statements. We fully
support FORAS and it's role in the guardianship of the club
and encourage all fans to join this organisation in order
for it to become stronger and to, in the future, run a
successful football club using the Shamrock Rovers model
which clearly works.

COMMANDOS 84
STATEMENT ENDS

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**Riddickcule** · 19/12/2009, 6:15 PM

Originally Posted by gspain

time to setup your own club guys.

The FAI will have to let you into the 1st division aka Derry.

Limerick, Waterford, Derry, Shels and Cork in the first division - who needs premier division football?

Starting to enjoy relegation now

**Acornvilla** · 19/12/2009, 6:42 PM

Originally Posted by Riddickcule

Starting to enjoy relegation now

i'm not..

**Doomofman** · 19/12/2009, 6:50 PM

Originally Posted by Riddickcule

Starting to enjoy relegation now

You wont for long as you'll be back annoying us in the premier division next season

**Joe Strummer** · 20/12/2009, 8:32 AM

Cork supporters should have a read of Today�s Star ( Before you have your breakfast) Oul Shoddy is basically begging for the job in his column.

He says Coughlin is an honest man, supporters should keep quiet and support the club and best of all �the Overpaid Cork players should shout their mouths and be lucky that they are not on the dole (at least they would get paid on the dole).

He is some plank.