Limerick's Licence And The Level Playing Field That Is The League Of Ireland

**gordongekko** · 16/02/2011, 1:50 AM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

Not actually going to get into it, fair enough I'll take your word.

This thread be about Limerick!

Thats grand i did not mean to be trolling. But just to set the record straight agreement was reached with all players. The 2 footballing creditors who had not signed the agreement on time were non playing staff and this issue has now being resolved.

The Fai appear to be a little heavy handed with some clubs this year and soft on others but fingers crossed both Limerick and Galway United both get the result we are looking for.

**Lim till i die** · 16/02/2011, 1:51 AM

Galway in the first would suit us grand to be honest. (no offence)

Although you'd beat us handily in Terryland obviously!

**gordongekko** · 16/02/2011, 1:55 AM

How would it work with the odd number of teams?? looks like one of us wont be around come friday evening

**Lim till i die** · 16/02/2011, 1:58 AM

I genuinely assumed Cobh would be bumped up but apparently that aint happening now

Who knows what the FAI will do, could have 15 teams playing one another two and a half times each by the end of next week.

**Mr A** · 16/02/2011, 9:39 AM

We had a 9 team division once before, I think it was St Francis that folded and left the gap too late for anyone to fill it.

**Town Legend** · 16/02/2011, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Mr A

We had a 9 team division once before, I think it was St Francis that folded and left the gap too late for anyone to fill it.

Correct Mr A.....was the 2001/2002 season.

http://www.soccerway.com/national/ir...ound-1/tables/

**BigfeetBigsocks** · 16/02/2011, 11:24 AM

Will Someone Please Think Of The CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Macy** · 16/02/2011, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

Would I be correct in thinking that this is a bit, erm, scandalous??

My main issue would be if they are only asking Limerick to front up or put in place strong guarantees, rather the fact that they are asking benefactors to front up. They should've put this in place for all clubs proposing benefactors donations as part of essential income since the FAI were caught with their pants down with Cork and non binding guarantee's.

If they're only asking Limerick, then it is scandalous. If they're asking all clubs budgeting for donations, then no it isn't.

**pineapple stu** · 16/02/2011, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by BigfeetBigsocks

Will Someone Please Think Of The CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you a point, caller?

**sheao** · 16/02/2011, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by gordongekko

How would it work with the odd number of teams?? looks like one of us wont be around come friday evening

You just never know what to expect with the FAI do you.

**harpin** · 16/02/2011, 1:12 PM

I hope we budgeted for compensation received from the FAI with regards the Barcelona friendly

**lfc at heart** · 16/02/2011, 1:39 PM

Lads this is all speculation, can someone come on and tell us the ACTUAL reason Limerick might not be getting a licence that way maybe people can come up with a solution, so far ive read 4 pages of pure ****e as people don't know the reason and are making up what they THINK it is

**Shannonsider** · 16/02/2011, 1:52 PM

Basically from what I've been told Limerick showed a big increase in their budget for the upcoming season and the F.A.I want proof of where this money is coming from and another Sporting Fingal won't occur say if Limerick's main income (Pat O' Sullivan) pulls out during the season etc.. Behind a few top Premier teams i'd say Limerick are the best run club in the country from what i've seen and the F.A.I have given them this conditional license provided they proof this budget can be achieved and another club won't go bust. I'm very confident of them getting this full license and Limerick's chairman Pat 'O Sullivan is dedicated and wouldn't put the club at risk. People can come up with conspiracy theories because of the Barcelona game but I think the F.A.I are just making sure another club doesn't go bust after showing an investment in their budget from a club chairman and not from the clubs direct income.

**pineapple stu** · 16/02/2011, 2:02 PM

Not to query that scenario - cos I've no idea what the conditions are - but it doesn't seem to make sense that the FAI would query Limerick as the next Fingal (to the extent of not formally granting them a licence) and not challenge others (e.g. Bohs or Drogheda) who have had very recent financial problems.

**Mr A** · 16/02/2011, 2:20 PM

I would guess it is because Drogheda and Bohs have submitted projections that are not as dependent on a single benefactor.

Who knows though? Little of what has gone on recently has made a great deal of sense.

**pineapple stu** · 16/02/2011, 2:33 PM

Given that no-one seems to want to buy Dalymount, and no-one wants to buy Drogheda shares, I'd argue that Limerick's one benefactor is one more than either of the other two!

**harpin** · 16/02/2011, 2:41 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Given that no-one seems to want to buy Dalymount, and no-one wants to buy Drogheda shares, I'd argue that Limerick's one benefactor is one more than either of the other two!

Yes and we also had said benefactor last season