Bohs in financial trouble

**wonder88** · 18/11/2010, 10:01 PM

It is some record for Fenlon to be involved with two famous Irish clubs when they have gone bust, quite a few players have the same distinction as well. If I was a fan I wouldn't give a cent to any of these characters, keep your hard earned money in your pockets lads and support whatever form the 'reborn Bohs' take in the future

**Kildareman** · 19/11/2010, 8:11 PM

Originally Posted by passerrby

i know its going of topic but does the location of a clubs stadia matter to its fans .for example is it important that pats are inchiore or bohs shels in tolka doesthat not have the effect of resticting you potential fanbase, and then does it follow that a teams name ie bray, monaghan, restricts you clubs fanbase if you are from a small town or area.
I kmow that it can positive thing in big areas like derry,cork etc.

Station Road's available...

**Albatross** · 19/11/2010, 10:17 PM

Just Catching up on this Thread, The explanation for Bohs staying within the SCP can be seen in the Accounts filed with the CRO. Bohs had 2M in the bank after receiving monies for Dalymount. In 2008 1M was used to stay within the SCP again the same in 2009. 2M now gone, no funds to rely on for this year so now they are in financial trouble. Simple really but very foolish. Like Shels and Drogheda before them, buy the League title and then go bust. Short ter gain for lon term pain.

**Albatross** · 19/11/2010, 10:27 PM

On the matter of Bohs being relegated for Financial irregularities or whatever the FAI will call it. Would we then be entitled to the Prize Money from the FAI for 8th place rather than 9th. So Sligo should get 2nd place Prize money, Fingal 3rd place etc. Its a thought!!!!!!!!

**oriel** · 19/11/2010, 11:00 PM

NO, we asked same question last year when we finished 5th, and Derry and Cork were thrown out. Prize money goes as per lge finish on the final day.

**Albatross** · 19/11/2010, 11:30 PM

So in fact the FAI are condoning the breaking or their rules and will in fact reward you for doing so. Nice one Mr Delaney!!

**peadar1987** · 20/11/2010, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by passerrby

i know its going of topic but does the location of a clubs stadia matter to its fans .for example is it important that pats are inchiore or bohs shels in tolka doesthat not have the effect of resticting you potential fanbase, and then does it follow that a teams name ie bray, monaghan, restricts you clubs fanbase if you are from a small town or area.
I kmow that it can positive thing in big areas like derry,cork etc.

Well I'm not from Bray town, and I have no problem crossing a county line to get to the Carlisle. I wouldn't mind the club moving in principle, so long as they were still somewhere around Bray, but it doesn't make sense to move away from such a great location, close to the town centre, the DART, and the Luas extension that is coming.

**horton** · 20/11/2010, 2:23 AM

It's the bohs fans I feel most pity for. After reading their forum, as much as I admire them for trying hard to save the club, the disregard for the people whos contracts their trying to rip up is shocking. They forget those people have families and rent/a mortgage to pay for. Its funny how the only people they could afford to pay last week were those they want to keep next season.(going by their forums admin)

**Lamper.sffc** · 20/11/2010, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by BonnieShels

Very funny you should say that. Was thinking this the last night None of the big 4 Dublin clubs identify a particular area in Dublin whereas the the 2 smaller ones (kinda) do.
Shelbourne is not a place (although a road) and just happened to be the winning name of the club on a toss of the coin! It could've been Bath FC!
As a club there would be next to no younger generation people that would even guess we were from Ringsend/Irishtown.

Fecking franchise

**MariborKev** · 20/11/2010, 1:03 PM

Originally Posted by Albatross

So in fact the FAI are condoning the breaking or their rules and will in fact reward you for doing so. Nice one Mr Delaney!!

Er, you don't get the prize money.

**Albatross** · 20/11/2010, 1:53 PM

So who get it then? or is the the FAI dont pay it out?

**osarusan** · 20/11/2010, 2:27 PM

How soon after the end of the league is the money transferred to the clubs? As far as I know, for all their problems, Bohs haven't actually broken any rule yet, and would still be entitled to it. I'm open to correction on that though.

**SkStu** · 20/11/2010, 2:48 PM

Bohemian FC confirms that it made a payment to the Revenue Commissioners on Friday (19th November) and is in negotiations on a new schedule of further payments.
Talks are also continuing with the players in contract and the club is hopeful of reaching a settlement shortly.
The club wishes to thank all those many members and supporters who have made contributions and have taken fundraising initiatives. Together, we can overcome the present difficulties and build a sustainable future for Bohemians

**Jofspring** · 20/11/2010, 3:02 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Bohemian FC confirms that it made a payment to the Revenue Commissioners on Friday (19th November) and is in negotiations on a new schedule of further payments.
Talks are also continuing with the players in contract and the club is hopeful of reaching a settlement shortly.
The club wishes to thank all those many members and supporters who have made contributions and have taken fundraising initiatives. Together, we can overcome the present difficulties and build a sustainable future for Bohemians

I hope this is the main thing Bohs are looking at. Nobody wants any club out of the LOI. If they have to drop down to the first division and rebuild then so be it. Its better than trying to compete in the premier when they are not ready.

**placid casual** · 20/11/2010, 3:06 PM

you missed a bit at the end.

"Bohs are continuing an appeal to supporters to lend money to the club that will be repaid on the sale of Dalymount Park as the club tackle their huge debts.

Bohemians need to raise �300,000 through the public appeal to be certain of securing a license to play in the Airtricity League next season."

best o luck with your fundraising. your gonna need it
by the way - dont give them revenue lads anymore than 4%.

**SkStu** · 20/11/2010, 3:20 PM

Originally Posted by placid casual

you missed a bit at the end.

"Bohs are continuing an appeal to supporters to lend money to the club that will be repaid on the sale of Dalymount Park as the club tackle their huge debts.

Bohemians need to raise €300,000 through the public appeal to be certain of securing a license to play in the Airtricity League next season."

best o luck with your fundraising. your gonna need it
by the way - dont give them revenue lads anymore than 4%.

i didnt leave anything out of it?? http://www.bohemians.ie/news/4-club-...-on-taxes.html thanks for the well wishes and yes it will be hard.

I hope so too Osarusan, a future and then a sustainable future are the only things that matter. We shall see what happens.

I just posted the statement because it is as important to recognise the progess being made (no matter how small) in getting out of this mess (no matter how large). It would be a shame if the thread was just about who gets who's prize money or european place when we are extinct as it seems to be lately. It should be about Bohs and the mess we've made and how good or bad a job we're doing of getting out of it.

**Dodge** · 20/11/2010, 4:52 PM

No mention of whether Revenue were ahppy with the amount of the payment made?

**SkStu** · 20/11/2010, 5:01 PM

well theyre in negotiations regarding future payments so theyre either really happy or really ****ed off.

**White Horse** · 20/11/2010, 6:03 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Bohemian FC confirms that it made a payment to the Revenue Commissioners on Friday (19th November) and is in negotiations on a new schedule of further payments.
Talks are also continuing with the players in contract and the club is hopeful of reaching a settlement shortly.
The club wishes to thank all those many members and supporters who have made contributions and have taken fundraising initiatives. Together, we can overcome the present difficulties and build a sustainable future for Bohemians

In other words:

"Bohemians have failed to pay the tax bill due to the Revenue this week. They hope that the Revenue will take pity on them and allow the liability to be carried forward".

**Charlie Darwin** · 20/11/2010, 6:11 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

No mention of whether Revenue were ahppy with the amount of the payment made?

I think the Revenue would be happy with any payment from a big creditor these days. Negotiation is par for the course in these situations - they've been pretty flexible with individuals recently and I'd imagine large companies would be given as much or more leeway.