Bohs in financial trouble

**Spudulika** · 21/12/2010, 8:57 PM

Was stuck in the car listening to this, largely an anti-FAI rant that was egged on by the presenters. Here's hoping Bohs are alive and well next Christmas.

**Ezeikial** · 21/12/2010, 9:28 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

confirmation coming from Dalymount today, apparently, that Sporting Fingal will be playing out of Dalymount next year.

Has this "confirmation" happened yet?

Originally Posted by SkStu

can i be the first to say - "i told you so" to all the doubters who said Bohs wouldnt see 2011.

I for one certainly hope that Bohs see 2011! There is little doubt that the club will survive the next 10 days, but how and whether they will start or end the forthcoming season remains to be seen.

I think it is fair to say the the immediate future is shrouded in considerable "doubt" for Bohs - have you some additional knowledge that would alter this widely held view? Do you have a different view?

**Ezeikial** · 21/12/2010, 10:22 PM

Extratime and RTE reports

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/1221/bohemians.html

http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/4720/

Bohs facing more difficulties

by Extratime Team

Tue, Dec 21 2010
Bohemians were facing more bad news this evening as the club confirmed it had received notice from a solicitor on behalf of two players. The players are demanding payment of two weeks wages owed.

The statement read:
Bohemian FC received this evening (21 December 2010) correspondence on behalf of two players in relation to a demand for unpaid wages. As of today, two weeks’ wages are due to both players.

The club has been in negotiation with players since last month on offers to buy-out existing contracts. The offers were enhanced during talks this month.

The offers were subject to sufficient funding being in place and the wages now due were to be covered by any eventual agreement. The club at all times liaised with the PFAI who have been helpful in the negotiations.

The club has informed the players truthfully and honestly regarding its financial situation. The players were told that it would likely be mid-January 2011 when funds would be in place to back the offers.

**The Lep** · 21/12/2010, 10:22 PM

Same here, i hope that Bohs come good . I know the fans have given a decent amount of their hard earned money already but if it doesnt work out for Bohs, would they be in a position to do what Foras or Derry did?

**sundance kid** · 21/12/2010, 10:32 PM

Maybe we'll be looking at a Fingal Bohemians soon enough, with fingals board running the show, who at least seem to have some sort of interest in growing the club in the community, and Bohs history and existing fanbase. It might just get a ground built in the Fingal area quick enough too, if bohs can sell dalymount AGAIN of course.

**Schumi** · 21/12/2010, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Jicked

Really, confirmation? Weren't people saying the other day that the Co Co let Fingal play there rent-free?

If these people only amount to me on the Fingal thread, don't take that as gospel!

**Lamper.sffc** · 21/12/2010, 11:57 PM

It seems SF moving to Dalymount is true. A few very reliable sources on Boards have confirmed it and it should be announced (officially) in the coming days.

**SkStu** · 22/12/2010, 1:42 AM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

Has this "confirmation" happened yet?

it would appear so going on Lampers post above mine.

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

I for one certainly hope that Bohs see 2011! There is little doubt that the club will survive the next 10 days, but how and whether they will start or end the forthcoming season remains to be seen.

I think it is fair to say the the immediate future is shrouded in considerable "doubt" for Bohs - have you some additional knowledge that would alter this widely held view? Do you have a different view?

well that post of mine went totally over your head.

**White Horse** · 22/12/2010, 7:05 AM

Sporting Bohs?

The Pride of Fingal.

**BonnieShels** · 22/12/2010, 8:55 AM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Sporting Bohs?

The Pride of Fingal.

Durty.

**pineapple stu** · 22/12/2010, 8:55 AM

What have Fingal to gain by moving in with Bohs? Is it just that Morton doesn't meet licencing, or is this the precursor to a merger between two financially screwed clubs (which doesn't really make much sense of itself)? I don't think there's been a single positive experience of a club ground-sharing, so I don't see how it can be seen as a positive move anyway.

**D.24saint** · 22/12/2010, 9:09 AM

I was under the impression that the Morton was paid for by the Fingal Council, I would like to know what benefit Sporting Fingal will gain from playing in Dalymount.

**HulaHoop** · 22/12/2010, 9:56 AM

Fingal Bohemians FC has a certain ring to it

Could be a way out for Bohs if Fingal CC build them a ground in Swords or Blanchardstown. Everyone would still call them Bohs anyway.

**pineapple stu** · 22/12/2010, 10:08 AM

Won't be any councils building brand new football grounds for the foreseeable future.

**The Lep** · 22/12/2010, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by D.24saint

I was under the impression that the Morton was paid for by the Fingal Council, I would like to know what benefit Sporting Fingal will gain from playing in Dalymount.

Better facilities and the potential of attracting a bit more attendance plus it will be beneficial to Bohs through whatever rent they charge and money spent in the bars etc.

I might have to change my username to Fingal section G

**Longfordian** · 22/12/2010, 11:15 AM

Kinda goes against your whole raison d'�tre, ie to build a community club in the North Dublin area doesn't it? Can't see it attracting any new supporters to be honest. I could actually see it costing ye supporters.

**Dodge** · 22/12/2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by The Lep

I might have to change my username to Fingal section G

or Dubln City Council Section G?

**legendz** · 22/12/2010, 11:32 AM

It does sound a bit like Dublin City. I can't see a merger happening but if it did it might bring the number of Dublin clubs to a more realistic level, two North, two South and UCD. If a merger does happen, will Fingal CC get ownership of Dalymount?

**Fr Damo** · 22/12/2010, 11:33 AM

I don't know why there isn't more out cry from those who lost points to Bohs last year and therefore prize money per their table position. Bohs and those before them (Drogheda, Cork, Derry, Shels etc) "cheated" by signing players they couldn't pay in persuit of pastures green and the possibility of maybe greater income. Possibility and Maybe a word apart is the clue of how they got here.

Why should a situation where they don't honour creditors demands be tollerated? I know it's the season of good will but come on now, if they can't meet licencing and ergo don't pay players they should go the route of others. 13 weeks of a 12 month contract is simply not fair. Especially when they already 2-3 weeks behind on payments.

I for one hope Bohs pay the players what they are owed,as opposed to stay afloat, in that order and don't confuse the two.