Licences 2011

**A N Mouse** · 21/02/2011, 3:37 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

ye do know that the wrestling and the Independent FAI Licencing committee are not real don't ye?

Yeah, but both provide hours of entertainment to a niche fanboi market

**John83** · 21/02/2011, 3:39 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Its the defence Bohs gave. It most certainly wasn't the defence they were given by the Department of Sport (etc), as can be seen by their reply in the Mail on Sunday

Revenue deal with 1000s of tax clearance certs a day. It doesn't require any individual.

Its unlikely to be the last time LOI clubs try to blame people other than themselves either

You see, countering with facts wasn't so hard after all.

**WoodquayBoy** · 21/02/2011, 5:15 PM

Limerick awarded First Division licence:
FAI CONFIRM LIMERICK FC AWARDED FIRST DIVISION LICENCEThe Football Association of Ireland this evening (February 21) confirmed that Limerick FC have been awarded a First Division Licence, having met the requirements sought by the Independent Club Licensing Committee regarding the club’s financial commitments for the coming season

**Lim till i die** · 21/02/2011, 5:50 PM

One in the eye for all the scum criticising them on this forum.

They're doing a difficult job in difficult circumstances, they just needed some extra time.

**Longfordian** · 21/02/2011, 5:53 PM

How dare they. It's a thundering disgrace. I don't know why yet but it's bound to be.

**Lim till i die** · 21/02/2011, 6:14 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

I'm not a mod here...

Just noticed this and it's a DISGRACE.

Typical LoI Jokeshop.

**sligoman** · 21/02/2011, 6:21 PM

Originally Posted by SupaJon

I joined here in March 2010.

'The end of last season' the last league game was in October 2010.

**Mr A** · 21/02/2011, 6:51 PM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

One in the eye for all the scum criticising them on this forum.

They're doing a difficult job in difficult circumstances, they just needed some extra time.

**SupaJon** · 21/02/2011, 8:16 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

'The end of last season' the last league game was in October 2010.

I didn't notice any threads on Brays ground.

Must be getting old(er).

**Sam_Heggy** · 21/02/2011, 8:21 PM

Originally Posted by SupaJon

I didn't notice any threads on Brays ground.

Must be getting old(er).

http://foot.ie/threads/142215-The-play-off it's in there somewhere.

**SupaJon** · 21/02/2011, 8:25 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

http://foot.ie/threads/142215-The-play-off it's in there somewhere.

Completely forgot about that.

Apologies.

**marinobohs** · 22/02/2011, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

Joe Duffy one of the licencing committee now?

... actually Sam, Licencing committee much more "Duffys circus" than "Joe Duffy show"

**legendz** · 11/03/2011, 3:56 PM

Originally Posted by gufc2000

Fantastic news, justice has been done. For those fans of other clubs who were dancing on our graves last Monday, take a good long hard look at yourselves. To those who gave messages of support, thank you...good to see that there is a great amount of decency and respect out there amongst the LOI fraternity.

Such a contrast of emotion between today and last Monday, but thankfully everything has been resolved. This pre-season has been far too uncertain from a United point of view. Lets hope we never have to endure such an arduous winter period again.

Well done to all at GUST for the tremendous work they have done, Galway United is now well and truly in the hands of the fans.

Gut-wrenching for Monaghan though no doubt, completely wrong of the FAI to give them the impression that they were up. Monaghan should have been given preference over Drogheda imo. Best of Luck to all at Gortakeegan for 2011, hope ye get promotion this year, ye no doubt deserve it

Good post from a few weeks ago. This good will you speak of doesn't seem to extend to the A Championship though. Good points were made by Galway fans on how people outside the club did not seem to appreciate the importance of the club and on how much it means to some people.

There's a similar situation with A Championship clubs. The uncertainty on the future of the competition is not good for the clubs involved. Castlebar and Tullamore cited it as a reason for opting out this year. If the LoI fraternity want the game and league to develop in this country, a pathway on the field of play is needed for joining the league.

I know pressure has come from some Premier clubs to end the A Championship. Surely this stipulation of having to field a side can be removed. Galway did not enjoy the uncertainty over their position in the league. Similary as I say, it's not good for the A Championship. If the league is to develop, the FAI need to give a firm commitment and a stable league for clubs to join with aspirations of joining the LoI.