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

**Schumi** · 19/02/2010, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Doomofman

Although I'm still a little confused as to how FORAS would get a place in the First Division even if they get a licence ahead of other teams...

Tralee, Castlebar, Cobh, etc. only got A League licences so there's a spare place in the first division for Foras to take up assuming they get a first division licence.

**weecountyman** · 19/02/2010, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by razor

I'm sure theres someone somewhere that can help with these nightmares, either that or you have one hell of an imagination.

In the words of Tom Coughlan, "I think you're being disingenuous"

I think reading through the thread walks the boundary between dream and nightmare, but normally those who transgress (in football) get chosen for higher office - or at least second chances elsewhere - I'll point to england and say the former chairmen or Leeds and Chelsea to name but two.

I was most certainly being disingenuous, actually I was just trying to figure out if quintas and co were getting dragged into the game being played. It can't be easy staying cool and aloof, especially with how business seems to be done in the existing situation.

**longfordjames** · 19/02/2010, 11:11 AM

Wasnt the deadline noon and did they make it?Thanks

**shep** · 19/02/2010, 11:15 AM

Whats the general feeling among City fans at the minute??

-are you gonna get premier licence
-will you be in europe
-is the Quintas deal likely to go through???

I know that nobody has the answers...but is there a feeling of optomism???

**derm** · 19/02/2010, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by shep

Whats the general feeling among City fans at the minute??

-are you gonna get premier licence
-will you be in europe
-is the Quintas deal likely to go through???

I know that nobody has the answers...but is there a feeling of optomism???

-No
-No
-No

And yet I'd say there still is a feeling of optimism, just for a fan-run club in the first rather than CCFC in the prem.

**Kildareman** · 19/02/2010, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by tonydaly

What you say is true but only I believe since the FAI took over running the League. In the bad old days of the League of Ireland itself I think there was definitely a bias of some sort whether perceived or otherwise. I know where the FAI are coming from in all of this.

Now I feel a little dizzy..

**weecountyman** · 19/02/2010, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by derm

-No
-No
-No

And yet I'd say there still is a feeling of optimism, just for a fan-run club in the first rather than CCFC in the prem.

Very honest in all senses. I hope that the reincarnation (if the premier isn't on the cards) goes ahead and that there is a really well run and vibrant community club that will benefit all the first division clubs for a season at least. I remember the Shamrock Rovers season in the first and the bumper crowds most clubs got. With Cork AND Derry in the first there is going to be a great buzz for the other clubs.

edit: I know Longfordjames asked, but what has happened with the high noon showdown?

**Mr A** · 19/02/2010, 11:35 AM

Not really, it's still the first division no matter who else is in it.

**Longfordian** · 19/02/2010, 11:36 AM

Tom was shot but is holed up in the saloon

**weecountyman** · 19/02/2010, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Not really, it's still the first division no matter who else is in it.

So the extra fans clicking through the turnstiles doesn't make a difference to the coffers and atmosphere? I think it'll be a fun season, maybe your profile pic can take over as chairman of LFC - even as a player he'd bring extra firepower, alright, that's enough.

**Mr A** · 19/02/2010, 11:40 AM

If the takeover had gone through we'd have almost certainly heard about it- therefore we can be 99.9% sure it's dead in the water.

So it looks like Bray with a late reprieve and FORAS in D1.

**razor** · 19/02/2010, 11:41 AM

i'll wait for the official confirmation.

**yiddo** · 19/02/2010, 11:47 AM

rumour on the ccfc forum that the consortium are holding a press conference this afternoon.

**Frank76** · 19/02/2010, 11:49 AM

The FAI have launched a last minute bid to takeover Cork City. The hearing has been postponed for another week to allow the takeover to be completed!! Cork will be in Premier Division this season and as a kind gesture the FAI have awarded them +10 points to start off the season!!

**Magicme** · 19/02/2010, 11:50 AM

You shouldn't joke like that Frank, some people might actually believe it.

**Kildareman** · 19/02/2010, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Frank76

The FAI have launched a last minute bid to takeover Cork City. The hearing has been postponed for another week to allow the takeover to be completed!! Cork will be in Premier Division this season and as a kind gesture the FAI have awarded them +10 points to start off the season!!

Now that makes sense.

**Frank76** · 19/02/2010, 11:53 AM

Its not a joke!!! Trust me the FAI will find some jackass reason for not going by the rules when it doesn't suit them. Its all to suit the bigger clubs. Sure look what happened Longford Town a couple of seasons back and they were no where near as in big of trouble as Cork but yet they get lifeline after lifeline!! It wouldn't surprise in the slightest what they'll come up with next.

**Scrufil** · 19/02/2010, 11:57 AM

Supporting Athlone Town also means a very, very, very good sense of humour is required!

**Frank76** · 19/02/2010, 12:01 PM

Especially the last 10 years!!!

**Dodge** · 19/02/2010, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

If the takeover had gone through we'd have almost certainly heard about it- therefore we can be 99.9% sure it's dead in the water.

So it looks like Bray with a late reprieve and FORAS in D1.

I'd take the opposit view. If Nothing has been announced it means they're fighting for every last second they can get