FAI cup matches w/e 29/8/11

**Ezeikial** · 03/09/2011, 12:02 AM

No word till Monday:

PRESS RELEASE
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
Friday, September 2, 2011
FAI DOMESTIC COMMITTEE MEET TO CONSIDER SHERIFF YC CASE

The FAI Domestic Committee met today to consider the eligibility of a Sheriff YC player in the FAI Ford Senior Cup 2011. The Committee hopes to be in a position to issue their decision on the matter on Monday.

No further comment will be coming from the FAI at this point.

**Mr A** · 05/09/2011, 3:45 PM

Limerick are through to the semi, Sheriff kicked out according to twitter.

Quote:

Limerick FC take their place in the FAI Ford Cup semi finals

THE FAI Domestic Committee has removed Sheriff Youth Club from the quarter-finals of the 2011 FAI Ford Senior Cup after ruling they played in an ineligible player in their Fourth Round tie against Shelbourne on August 26. Limerick FC will now progress to the semi-finals. All parties affected by this decision have the right of appeal and any appeal must be lodged by 1pm tomorrow as per FAI Rule 156C.

**pineapple stu** · 05/09/2011, 3:46 PM

That doesn't make sense. Why aren't Shels put back in (the same way Celtic replaced Sion) - same rule broken surely?

**nigel-harps1954** · 05/09/2011, 3:50 PM

I would have thought Shels would have been put through too. Another alternative being a game between Shels and Limerick to decide who gets through.

**Jofspring** · 05/09/2011, 3:52 PM

Shelbounre will most likely appeal as they are an affected party. Shels should be put back in by right but I don't think they should be given home advantage.

Pike where removed from the FAI junior cup 2 years ago at the quarter final stage. St.Michaels (who Pike beat) where re-instated to the Cup.

**osarusan** · 05/09/2011, 3:56 PM

Makes no sense whatsoever. Shels should be back in, toss a coin for home draw. I can only assume they'll appeal.

**shelsfan1** · 05/09/2011, 3:57 PM

Not only do we lose out by not being in the quarters but we lose out on rent because Sheriff were going to play the game at Tolka

**Bayern Munchies** · 05/09/2011, 4:08 PM

Originally Posted by osarusan

Makes no sense whatsoever. Shels should be back in, toss a coin for home draw. I can only assume they'll appeal.

I wouldn't bet on it...

**BonnieShels** · 05/09/2011, 4:10 PM

An insane decision when you think about it logically. Which is probably the wrong approach given the crowd making the decision.

I can't believe the FAI have willfully given limerick a bye. I mean its limerick. The sworn enemy of all that is holy in the FAI.

Edit: that said its probably for the best that Shels put the FAI Cup 2011 behind them.

**hoops1** · 05/09/2011, 4:10 PM

Sorry but
Rule 21 States that the FAI must make what ever decision ****es the most people off or in the case that both teams are equally ****ed the verdict that makes least sense to all is then applied.

Its clear enough really.

**BonnieShels** · 05/09/2011, 4:14 PM

Originally Posted by hoops1

Sorry but
Rule 21 States that the FAI must make what ever decision ****es the most people off or in the case that both teams are equally ****ed the verdict the makes least sense to all is then applied.

Its clear enough really.

That's right. Though this is in direct contravention of rule 24

Rule 24 is where the validity of all decisions are subjected to the Barcelona test, ie. They f**k limerick over.

**total hoofball** · 05/09/2011, 4:15 PM

There is no way logically the FAI can give a bye to Limerick when officially Shels were the ones 'cheated' by Sheriff having a player on the field who shouldn't have been. 3-0 walkover to Shels would be the precident enacted in any other country.

I think this is a very subtle f-you to Shels from the FAI. It can't be anything else.

**BonnieShels** · 05/09/2011, 4:17 PM

Originally Posted by total hoofball

There is no way logically the FAI can give a bye to Limerick when officially Shels were the ones 'cheated' by Sheriff having a player on the field who shouldn't have been. 3-0 walkover to Shels would be the precident enacted in any other country.

I think this is a very subtle f-you to Shels from the FAI. It can't be anything else.

A none too subtle f-you if anything!

**dfx-** · 05/09/2011, 4:20 PM

Originally Posted by BonnieShels

That's right. Though this is in direct contravention of rule 24

Rule 24 is where the validity of all decisions are subjected to the Barcelona test, ie. They f**k limerick over.

I think the FAI have learned that it's better to have HairyBowsie, CSF* et al forever on your back than Lim til I die, gael353, osarusan, Jofspring* etc waging an almighty Jihad .

*Random names have been chosen, this doesn't necessarily impact on any character named or unnamed, it is neither complete or accurate..

**Bayern Munchies** · 05/09/2011, 4:33 PM

TBF I'm surprised they haven't screwed Limerick out of it again like they did with the Barcelona fiasco but there descion to bye Limerick into the semi final is an absolute joke tbf, and this is coming from a Limerick fan...But then again when has any descion the FAI has made, made any sense what so ever?

**BonnieShels** · 05/09/2011, 4:43 PM

Originally Posted by Bayern Munchies

But then again when has any descion the FAI has made, made any sense what so ever?

I know this one...

Go wan tell us?

**BonnieShels** · 05/09/2011, 4:44 PM

Originally Posted by dfx-

I think the FAI have learned that it's better to have HairyBowsie, CSF* et al forever on your back than Lim til I die, gael353, osarusan, Jofspring* etc waging an almighty Jihad .

*Random names have been chosen, this doesn't necessarily impact on any character named or unnamed, it is neither complete or accurate..

Yeaj I suppose you're right.

I wouldn't want to deal with osarusan's Ninja Jihad.

**Lim till i die** · 05/09/2011, 4:47 PM

The FAI once again trying to ride Limerick by forcing our injury ravaged squad to play a crucial league game midweek.

Bye to the semi final?? For SHAME Delaney you chancer.

**Jofspring** · 05/09/2011, 4:53 PM

Shels have responded and are basically saying they will appeal. Would think it will be another week before this is all sorted.

**Dodge** · 05/09/2011, 4:56 PM

Shels couldn't have been re-instated as they didn't protest apparently

They'll appeal and get through IMO

And they'll have a home game too. Why wouldn't they?