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

**Magicme** · 22/12/2009, 9:38 AM

God that made me laugh.

**Martinho II** · 22/12/2009, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by micls

FAI response

In laymans terms with the fais response what does this mean??

**rebelarmyexile** · 22/12/2009, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Think it was on the Rovers forum I saw a suggestion that TNB was a GAA plant. Couldn't work out whether to laugh or take it seriously.

Yup,, I suggested that wayyyy back in January 2009. I might be right after all

http://www.ccfcforum.com/forum/index...opic=29358&hl=

From Jan 6 2009, 12:32 AM Consipracy Theory time!

"Was havin a think about this today and considering Coughlan's copious GAA links with the Cork County board and beyond. Is possible he is out trying to complete every GAh fans wet dream of destroying Football (Soccer for you Gah heads) in Cork?

It would be a very smart way to do it. A big Gah fans buys out the competition in the city????????"

**eamo1** · 22/12/2009, 2:25 PM

So Tom didnt even bother to try get an agreed wage payment structure in place before yesterday's deadline

.He's basically ignoring every deadline now.
That GAA conspiracy theory is funny

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**Kingdom** · 22/12/2009, 3:13 PM

As someone who enjoys following the league while not contributing financially to it, it's very disheartening to be watching all this unfold. I'd decided that I'd start doing my bit next season by going to matches, getting bits of merchandise etc.

I feel sorry for the Cork fans, as its the exploits of their club in Europe (all the LoI clubs tbh) that gave me an interest in the league and showed that with a bit of effort there is a league here worth giving a fcuk about.

What I can't understand is how they could go from a situation where they won the league, played good football, had a tidy squad and generally were a success story, to where they are at the moment? Its a disaster. At least with Drogheda and Shels, you could point at some irregularities and say "well it was bound to happen, wasn't it?" but Cork did seem to have a real professional setup, off the pitch as well as on it, had good identifiable local sponsorship, a suitable ever-improving ground, and a strong support base.

How the fook could it get like this?

**Mr A** · 22/12/2009, 3:16 PM

Simple: they paid out MENTAL wages.

**razor** · 22/12/2009, 4:06 PM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

How the fook could it get like this?

I think this post on our own forum sums it up , here

**osarusan** · 22/12/2009, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by razor

I think this post on our own forum sums it up , here

Originally Posted by ccfcforum

Sorry, an error occurred.

Yep, that pretty much sums it up.

**passerrby** · 22/12/2009, 4:14 PM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

As someone who enjoys following the league while not contributing financially to it, it's very disheartening to be watching all this unfold. I'd decided that I'd start doing my bit next season by going to matches, getting bits of merchandise etc.

I feel sorry for the Cork fans, as its the exploits of their club in Europe (all the LoI clubs tbh) that gave me an interest in the league and showed that with a bit of effort there is a league here worth giving a fcuk about.

What I can't understand is how they could go from a situation where they won the league, played good football, had a tidy squad and generally were a success story, to where they are at the moment? Its a disaster. At least with Drogheda and Shels, you could point at some irregularities and say "well it was bound to happen, wasn't it?" but Cork did seem to have a real professional setup, off the pitch as well as on it, had good identifiable local sponsorship, a suitable ever-improving ground, and a strong support base.

How the fook could it get like this?

there we were minding our own bussiness playing well and doing ok and some idiot pops up and said "i know what this club needs Pat dolan"

**micls** · 22/12/2009, 5:05 PM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

As someone who enjoys following the league while not contributing financially to it, it's very disheartening to be watching all this unfold. I'd decided that I'd start doing my bit next season by going to matches, getting bits of merchandise etc.

I feel sorry for the Cork fans, as its the exploits of their club in Europe (all the LoI clubs tbh) that gave me an interest in the league and showed that with a bit of effort there is a league here worth giving a fcuk about.

What I can't understand is how they could go from a situation where they won the league, played good football, had a tidy squad and generally were a success story, to where they are at the moment? Its a disaster. At least with Drogheda and Shels, you could point at some irregularities and say "well it was bound to happen, wasn't it?" but Cork did seem to have a real professional setup, off the pitch as well as on it, had good identifiable local sponsorship, a suitable ever-improving ground, and a strong support base.

How the fook could it get like this?

Well basically the man behind that success was practically bankrupted by the club, had no choice but to sell up and then Arkaga came and the rest tells its own story.

The main problem was that the club was never self sustaining,even in the 'glory days'

**dcfcsteve** · 22/12/2009, 6:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Incidentally, doesn't legal action against the FAI raise the possibility of FIFA action against the FAI and a possible ban on the National Team.

I also suspect there are bits in the participation agreement about this.

Action against the national team ?

You mean like not letting us play a glamour friendly against Bhutan or some such at Thomond Park in the Spring ?

There's always hope.

Anyways - I doubt FIFA would have the stomach to give Ireland a hard time right now following the Henry affair.

**cheech** · 22/12/2009, 6:39 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

Action against the national team ?

You mean like not letting us play a glamour friendly against Bhutan or some such at Thomond Park in the Spring ?

There's always hope.

Anyways - I doubt FIFA would have the stomach to give Ireland a hard time right now following the Henry affair.

Why? What happened with Henry?

**Kingdom** · 22/12/2009, 6:44 PM

Originally Posted by passerrby

there we were minding our own bussiness playing well and doing ok and some idiot pops up and said "i know what this club needs Pat dolan"

Hey! That's a bit unfair; I was only asking a question.

**Ash** · 22/12/2009, 9:59 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

Anyways - I doubt FIFA would have the stomach to give Ireland a hard time right now following the Henry affair.

Well if a corrupt organisation tried to pawn off their "fair play" award on us
I wouldnt rule anything out!!!

**Riddickcule** · 23/12/2009, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by cheech

Why? What happened with Henry?

Good question my friend.I ask the very same thing

**weecountyman** · 23/12/2009, 2:14 PM

Quick question, did Roddy sign for Cork this morning?

**micls** · 23/12/2009, 2:21 PM

Originally Posted by weecountyman

Quick question, did Roddy sign for Cork this morning?

According to the local paper he signed a 1 year deal. However the paper isn't known for it's accuracy

**weecountyman** · 23/12/2009, 2:30 PM

Originally Posted by micls

According to the local paper he signed a 1 year deal. However the paper isn't known for it's accuracy

So I take it the Echo reported it? I wonder do Cork know what they're in for?? Besides, how can he sign when he's still under contract with another club?

**PartySaint** · 23/12/2009, 2:37 PM

Originally Posted by weecountyman

Besides, how can he sign when he's still under contract with another club?

Its Cork City and Roddy Collins, that sort of thing isnt important

**micls** · 23/12/2009, 2:38 PM

Originally Posted by weecountyman

So I take it the Echo reported it? I wonder do Cork know what they're in for?? Besides, how can he sign when he's still under contract with another club?

Yeah, but the echo also reported that players were paid what theyre owed which is rubbish.

Roddy thing is probably true though, him and Coughlan deserve each other.