Why was Leeson given all this power (going on Galway fans' posts here, he was pretty much in charge of everything)? With his past, surely it's pretty obvious that there should have been someone keeping an eye on what he was doing.
Why was Leeson given all this power (going on Galway fans' posts here, he was pretty much in charge of everything)? With his past, surely it's pretty obvious that there should have been someone keeping an eye on what he was doing.
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
He was the Bees Knees not so long ago, now he's EVIL it's all very confusing.
Then what is the point of a league, of clubs, of committees and supporters clubs? If the FAI are going to run the thing, then there is no point to any of this. Wait! They don't run the clubs. Clubs have to be self-sufficient and can't be molly-coddled but the FAI.
The blame does not, I repeat does not lie with the FAI, Delaney or his pay-cheque. Maybe the FAI should have picked up on it, but if anyone from Galway blames the FAI, I'm glad the club is in debt.
Last edited by L.T.F.C.; 23/11/2010 at 2:51 PM.
Sporting F*ck All!
It's already been shown that clubs are largely incompetent at running themselves. The point of licencing was to force clubs to focus on medium- and long-term benefits and not just always look at the short term. In that regard, the FAI are absolutely to blame for not stopping this earlier. Whoever within Galway United is obviously more to blame, but the FAI can't be let off the hook that lightly in my opinion.
Let's not forget Galway are the model First Division clubs were repeatedly told to follow
The Original Model Club if you will.
Leeson will remain in charge at Galway
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/...y_leesonn.html
Tuesday, 23 November 2010 16:53
Nick Leeson and Galway United's board of directors have confirmed they will remain in charge at Terryland Park despite criticism from supporters over debts incurred that threaten the future of the Connacht club.
The Galway United Supporters Trust (GUST) have called a meeting at Terryland on Wednesday to address what Trust chairman Ronan Coleman describes as 'serious financial issues'.
The fan body claims that football debts incurred over the season may be as high as €70,000, but sources close to the board have indicated that the actual figure in the region of €35,000 to €40,000.
Footballing debt can include, among other things, payments to players and staff, other clubs and the Revenue Commissioners.
The debt must be cleared to allow the club to fulfil FAI licencing requirements for the 2011 Premier Division. The closing date for the application is the 31 January but there is also a preliminary deadline on the 21 December. GUST have also claimed there is a lack of clarity over the CEO's position. The Galway board today pointed out that the overall level of debt, including the footballing debt at the club, is decreasing year on year.
Furthermore they say the level of football debt is comparatively less than the figure included in the 2009 accounts.
The Board are due to meet on Friday of this week and have stated they are committed to working with all of the stakeholders at the club, including the Supporters Trust to secure the club's future. Galway today announced on their official website, www.galwayunitedfc.ie, that 2011 season tickets would be on sale just €99 until 7 December.
sa after three pages its all ok the ceo is not gone the debt is coming down year on year and its only tiny anyway so whats all the fuss about.
I wish i did not know then what I dont know now
It's a very delicate issue for the FAI though stu, if they were to come down hard on all the clubs who act the maggot during the year you'd have a league with the majority with asterixs and the image is bad enough as it is!
I can never ever understand where the PFAI stand in issues like this, unless of course players in Ireland remain overpaid.....
For one year, sure. But in the long run, consider the history of club finances since, say, Sheligation. That unending dirge of trouble is the single most reported part of the game, and clearing it up could only be good in the long run. Hell, one season with a bunch of asterisks could even be good press if it's all spun right.
You can't spell failure without FAI
A year of purges is the way forward then.
Seeing as for the first sustained period of time since I've started following LoI Limerick are among the good guys I fully support this move.
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