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

**Mr_Parker** · 30/10/2009, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by sheao

Got this quote from the City forum

I prefered the assesment that Coughlan had been misheard and had actually said in a broad accent, I'll be "An the dole next season."

**Northern Light** · 06/11/2009, 5:26 PM

Jeepers - arn't that Derrry crowd terrible messers all the same - they are giving the rest of us a bad name.

**christo** · 06/11/2009, 8:24 PM

Originally Posted by Northern Light

29 October 2009 12:00

Statement following the Special General Meeting

Following a very well attended Special General Meeting at the Kingsley Hotel on Wednesday, October 28th, the Board of Management of FORAS make the following statement:

Last night, at a special General Meeting of FORAS, Friends of the Rebel Army Society Ltd., members voted unanimously to lodge a League of Ireland �A� Championship licence application for the 2010 season. FORAS took this decision to try to ensure that there will be League of Ireland representation in Cork City next season should any other applicants be unsuccessful. FORAS BoM will not be making any further comment on the application whilst it is under consideration by the Independent Licencing Committee.

Regards,
FORAS BoM

So does this mean that Cork will be in the "A" Championship next year and that we needn't bother play Salthill since whoever loses will be in the first division next year anyway (licence pending of course)

**Longfordian** · 06/11/2009, 8:31 PM

Probably but there's an outside chance Coughlan will get some sort of licence if they can't find a way not to give him one and you can be sure they don't want to.

**paudie** · 07/11/2009, 9:11 AM

Originally Posted by christo

So does this mean that Cork will be in the "A" Championship next year and that we needn't bother play Salthill since whoever loses will be in the first division next year anyway (licence pending of course)

FORAS, if granted a licence, will only take it up if no other cork applicant gets a licence.

**holidaysong** · 07/11/2009, 9:12 PM

To hell with that. You should set it up regardless and rent Turner's Cross from the MFA and get fans to go to the A Championship club games instead and force Coughlan out. I wonder sometimes if Cork fans actually want to get Coughlan out. Surely a boycott of CCFC is in order if Coughlan somehow manages to get a licence for next year.

**christo** · 07/11/2009, 9:14 PM

Originally Posted by paudie

FORAS, if granted a licence, will only take it up if no other cork applicant gets a licence.

Is that any other Cork team (cobh included)

and I think if Coughlan is granted a licence we should all boycott the league until the FAI and licencing board gets a bit of sense

**galwayjames** · 07/11/2009, 9:18 PM

Originally Posted by christo

Is that any other Cork team (cobh included)

What happens in Cobh is different, this is in relation to a team in Cork city

**christo** · 07/11/2009, 9:21 PM

fair enough, wasn't sure if he meant Cork Co. or Cork City I thought he meant City but just had to double check

**A face** · 08/11/2009, 2:06 PM

Originally Posted by christo

and I think if Coughlan is granted a licence we should all boycott the league until the FAI and licencing board gets a bit of sense

If they knew that was how people felt then it would put the pressure on at least.

**superfrank** · 08/11/2009, 3:08 PM

Originally Posted by christo

I think if Coughlan is granted a licence we should all boycott the league until the FAI and licencing board gets a bit of sense

This is the stupidest suggestion I've heard yet. I can't believe you've actually posted this, I'm guessing your just saying it half-heartedly.

Why should other clubs be boycotted because of a dispute involving Cork City and the FAI?

A boycott on Cork City would be one thing and I think it could be a good idea as it might force out Coughlan or the FAI might see that people aren't willing to put up with him in charge there.

However, a league-wide boycott is ridiculous. The other clubs have no say in the matter. They have to work with Cork City and the FAI in a professional capacity but they can't influence the decisions taken. A boycott on these clubs will damage their finances and punish them for something they can't do anything about.

**christo** · 08/11/2009, 4:27 PM

Originally Posted by superfrank

A boycott on Cork City would be one thing and I think it could be a good idea as it might force out Coughlan or the FAI might see that people aren't willing to put up with him in charge there.

However, a league-wide boycott is ridiculous. The other clubs have no say in the matter. They have to work with Cork City and the FAI in a professional capacity but they can't influence the decisions taken

Well I was more saying that I think it would be stupid if they get a licence than posting a real suggestion

I do however think it could be an option, stupid nonetheless, drastic times call for drastic measures. If the FAI can't run the league and continue to allow clubs slowly destroy themselves than not playing in a league run by the FAI might be a good idea

**micls** · 08/11/2009, 5:27 PM

A lot of die hards have come out and said they wont be going back until Coughlan's gone. If he's still around and gets a license then our crowds will plummet.

**A face** · 08/11/2009, 6:57 PM

Originally Posted by christo

Well I was more saying that I think it would be stupid if they get a licence than posting a real suggestion

I do however think it could be an option, stupid nonetheless, drastic times call for drastic measures. If the FAI can't run the league and continue to allow clubs slowly destroy themselves than not playing in a league run by the FAI might be a good idea

But you'd need something like National League Supporters Association (NLSA) to organise something like that. Sadly that never got off the ground.

**paudie** · 08/11/2009, 7:02 PM

Originally Posted by micls

A lot of die hards have come out and said they wont be going back until Coughlan's gone. If he's still around and gets a license then our crowds will plummet.

Attendances have gone way down anyway since the winding up fiasco.

they will be lower next year again. I've been going to most games as i have a season ticket but i won't be renewing that and will be choosy about what games if any I will go to.

**paudie** · 08/11/2009, 7:05 PM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

To hell with that. You should set it up regardless and rent Turner's Cross from the MFA and get fans to go to the A Championship club games instead and force Coughlan out. I wonder sometimes if Cork fans actually want to get Coughlan out. Surely a boycott of CCFC is in order if Coughlan somehow manages to get a licence for next year.

The supporters trust has had discussions with the FAI about how poorly they feel the club is being run.

At the moment Coughlan owns the company that has the licence so there isn't much fans can do to "force him out" apart from not going to games, which many people are doing and supporting FORAS, which many people are also doing.

**KUFCMan** · 08/11/2009, 7:35 PM

Im sure the last thing u want is a Setanta Cup game V Sligo on a Monday nite after the season is over.Will u have a string team out,Sligo are in the FAI final so theyre probably glad of a game

**forza rovers** · 08/11/2009, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by KUFCMan

Im sure the last thing u want is a Setanta Cup game V Sligo on a Monday nite after the season is over.Will u have a string team out,Sligo are in the FAI final so theyre probably glad of a game

we have played a team players through out the tournament so i dont see why we will risk players for the final