2010 Licences

**CSFShels** · 15/02/2010, 5:29 PM

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

They weren't.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...241266820.html

Em that was the same day.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 15/02/2010, 5:30 PM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Em that was the same day.

No, the announcement was due on that date last season.

**CSFShels** · 15/02/2010, 5:31 PM

So you're claiming the licencing meetings took place on a Sunday?

**Doomofman** · 15/02/2010, 5:32 PM

No... It took place on a monday and was announced during the afternoon of that monday.. but today they haven't been

**CSFShels** · 15/02/2010, 5:33 PM

Originally Posted by Doomofman

No... It took place on a monday and was announced during the afternoon of that monday.. but today they haven't been

Wasn't directed at you. But yes, thats the case. Should that really be the case to accomodate a club who have ****ed over everyone involved with them all season?

**Doomofman** · 15/02/2010, 5:34 PM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Wasn't directed at you. But yes, thats the case. Should that really be the case to accomodate a club who have ****ed over everyone involved with them all season?

Maybe they're just so confused by the mess down in Cork they're struggling to get through their application

**gufc4life** · 15/02/2010, 5:35 PM

The license system is pointless if Cork get one.

**CSFShels** · 15/02/2010, 5:36 PM

Cork City's licence application should be an open-shut case tbh.

**Dillonman** · 15/02/2010, 5:39 PM

Originally Posted by Celdrog

Its not up to us - its up to the FAI, its their planning application. Granted permission here

So if you have a problem, please direct it to a Mr J Delaney, Abbotstown, not Drogheda United.

The away section in Oriel does not meet licensing criteria either.

The only criteria for an away section of any ground is the availability of some covered seats to away fans which there is at Oriel. So if you have a problem with getting wet at Oriel I suggest you pay the extra few bob to get a seat in the designated away seating at the front of the stand in oriel.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 15/02/2010, 5:40 PM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

So you're claiming the licencing meetings took place on a Sunday?

My mistake, apologies. I thought it was obvious what I meant in the first place though.

**Celdrog** · 15/02/2010, 5:55 PM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

The only criteria for an away section of any ground is the availability of some covered seats to away fans which there is at Oriel. So if you have a problem with getting wet at Oriel I suggest you pay the extra few bob to get a seat in the designated away seating at the front of the stand in oriel.

I actually do sit in the stand.
But the licensing manual calls for refreshments for away fans (not available on the terrace), disabled toilets (not there), emergency lighting (twice we've had to walk out of Oriel in the pitch dark), permanent water fonts (none there) and turnstiles(unsure about this one but as far as I can rememberwe buy our tickets outside at the caravan and go through the big gate showing the ticket to the stewards).
Personally it makes no difference to me about these but technically they are a breach of licensing. UP has a lot more than that wrong with it but the FAI gave the licence last year based on their plans (which they never followed up) and presumably this year on the basis that they have permission to rectify the issues.
I bet its probable that a lot of grounds have similar issues that are in breach.

In here if you are interested

**Doomofman** · 15/02/2010, 6:37 PM

http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=3461

15/02/2010 [19:35]
SAINTS RECEIVE PREMIER DIVISION LICENSE
St Patrick’s Athletic have this evening been informed by the club Licence Committee that they have been granted a club licence for the 2010 season.

Speaking today Club Licence Manager Philip Nolan said.” The club licensing process is an important part of the league I would like to thank all the people at the club that played a part in securing the club licence”