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

**L.T.F.C.** · 17/02/2011, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Out of interest why not?

Nothing exactly special about what you're doing is there?

So, I'll ask again. What is the timeframe for the new stadium?

**Jofspring** · 17/02/2011, 11:24 PM

Just to clarify it lads, Limerick FC weren't given an extension on the deadline because they couldn't meet the deadline like the earlier statement might lead people to believe. The granting of the license has been extended through no fault of Limericks as they have been in a position since Monday to sort it out.

Statement from Limerick: http://limerickfc.ie/Home/news/110217licence.html

**bluewhitearmy** · 18/02/2011, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by L.T.F.C.

Nothing exactly special about what you're doing is there?

So, I'll ask again. What is the timeframe for the new stadium?

Do you know anything we are doing?

There is no timescale that i know of Mr.O Sullivan ha said he is trying to get it and thats all he has said.

**L.T.F.C.** · 18/02/2011, 9:40 AM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Do you know anything we are doing?

There is no timescale that i know of Mr.O Sullivan ha said he is trying to get it and thats all he has said.

Yea I do. Still nothing special about it.

I love they way "Mr O'Sullivan" can say he is trying to get it and you get a licence.

**osarusan** · 18/02/2011, 9:45 AM

Originally Posted by L.T.F.C.

I love they way "Mr O'Sullivan" can say he is trying to get it and you get a licence.

I doubt comments from Pat saying 'he is trying to get' the Market's Field have any bearing on whether we meet the licencing criteria.

**Mr A** · 18/02/2011, 9:56 AM

I'd say they do actually. I think we fail to meet the ground requirements but get away with it because of the new stadium project. Drogheda previously had the same with theirs. I'd imagine that as Jackman also misses the standards that there has to be some sort of plan in place to get up to the mark.

Who knows what to make of licensing at this stage though?

**Ash** · 18/02/2011, 10:03 AM

As far as I can remember we were issued license to play in Mels due to having concrete plans to move to Lissywollen

**osarusan** · 18/02/2011, 10:04 AM

But this is kind of my point - I don't think Limerick saying 'we're trying to buy it' will have much influence.

Now, 'concrete plans'.......in that case, we'd have to have already bought the Market's Field??!!

Woohoo!!

**legendz** · 18/02/2011, 11:04 AM

http://www.limerickpost.ie/raisingey...p=479#more-479

I hope the potential move to the Market's Field develops and gets approved soon. It'll be a great move for the club.

**bluewhitearmy** · 19/02/2011, 1:50 PM

Originally Posted by L.T.F.C.

Yea I do. Still nothing special about it.

I love they way "Mr O'Sullivan" can say he is trying to get it and you get a licence.

Give me some examples then ?

Highly doubt that would get us a licence but you were asking for a timescale and the only information available is what Pat had said and that is all he has said if he had ever mentioned a timescale i would have told you that.

**legendz** · 20/02/2011, 1:29 PM

Going by the Limerick website, it'll be good news tomorrow.
If there is a redraft, I hope Limerick keep the Waterford and Shel's fixtures for April. They'll be the first two decent games to go to.

**paudie** · 20/02/2011, 4:41 PM

Originally Posted by Town Legend

Think its about time all LOI clubs pull out of the league and set up an Independent league run by people who actually know a thing or two about football!!

That would disallow a lot of people who have been involved in a lot of clubs so!

**WoodquayBoy** · 21/02/2011, 5:16 PM

Licence awarded

FAI CONFIRM LIMERICK FC AWARDED FIRST DIVISION LICENCE
The 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

**Jofspring** · 21/02/2011, 5:32 PM

Yurt!!!!!

About time.

**legendz** · 21/02/2011, 5:37 PM

Good stuff Limerick! It was never in doubt really.

**Lim till i die** · 21/02/2011, 5:39 PM

HURRAH for the Fai!!

**Ezeikial** · 14/03/2011, 8:27 PM

Joint statement issued on behalf of Limerick FC and the FAI

JOINT STATEMENT
March 14 2011
Limerick FC and the Football Association of Ireland have resolved all their differences. They look forward to working together in future for the benefit of the Irish football family.
Both parties wish to acknowledge the important contribution of Mr Paul Sreenan SC in his role as mediator in bringing about this successful resolution. Both parties will make no further public comment on the matter.
Pat O�Sullivan � Chairman Limerick FC Paddy Mc Caul � President, Football Association of Ireland