Mid-season friendlies

**Ash** · 04/07/2012, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Good old Micky Adams, he's over almost every year fair play to him. Never been back to Longford since World War 3 erupted on the building site that was Flancare Park at the time. Match abandoned at half time with players and management fighting their way to the dressing rooms. I think it was 2001 when he was with Brighton.

AFAIK his wife is from around Knockcroghery or somewhere and thats why he mades a Midlands trip whenever he has the chance

**gufct** · 04/07/2012, 10:21 AM

Galway XI -v- Port Vale 7.30PM, 28th July , 7.30PM

**sullanefc** · 04/07/2012, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Pats due to play Cork on the 10th, but if we reach the Europa 3rd round (getting by the Icelandic and Bosnian teams), I'd have expected our game to be moved to that 12th date

This was raised on the ccfcforum site. One poster suggested that, as the FAI have sanctioned the friendly on the 12th, then they can't give us 2 fixtures on the same day and hence, the Pats game would have to be played on another date. Not sure if this is true. IMO, the Blackburn game should not have been sanctioned with this scenario possible. League fixtures should take precedence.

**Dodge** · 04/07/2012, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by sullanefc

This was raised on the ccfcforum site. One poster suggested that, as the FAI have sanctioned the friendly on the 12th, then they can't give us 2 fixtures on the same day and hence, the Pats game would have to be played on another date. Not sure if this is true. IMO, the Blackburn game should not have been sanctioned with this scenario possible. League fixtures should take precedence.

Wasn't suggesting Cork done anything wrong. I'm just guessing the league didn't even think to check. Same way they announce fixtures each year the day after European games are due to be played, despite knowing definitely which clubs are involved. They only changed the games last week...

**sullanefc** · 04/07/2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Wasn't suggesting Cork done anything wrong. I'm just guessing the league didn't even think to check. Same way they announce fixtures each year the day after European games are due to be played, despite knowing definitely which clubs are involved. They only changed the games last week...

The FAI are doing a great job...........

**SkStu** · 04/07/2012, 3:24 PM

why would the FAI deny Cork a friendly opportunity based on a game for Pats that is as likely to not happen as it is to happen? The first leg of the first round hasnt even been played yet FFS! Im all for criticism of the FAI but thats just nitpicking.

**Dodge** · 04/07/2012, 3:46 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

why would the FAI deny Cork a friendly opportunity based on a game for Pats that is as likely to not happen as it is to happen? The first leg of the first round hasnt even been played yet FFS! Im all for criticism of the FAI but thats just nitpicking.

I wasn't trying to make it a big deal (and I don't think we'll get through). Just thought it interesting it was confirmed as opposed to (*pending the result...)

The scheduling of league games for the day after euro games for Pats, Bohs and Sligo really does bug me though. Euro calendar known well before fixtures announced

**gufct** · 04/07/2012, 4:18 PM

Originally Posted by Ash

AFAIK his wife is from around Knockcroghery or somewhere and thats why he mades a Midlands trip whenever he has the chance

This man is the reason all Micky Adams Teams have used Ballygar as their Base, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kenny .GMB Sponsored Fulham when Mickey was Manager There and his Parents are from Ballygar. GMB have also had meetings in Ballygar.

**Longfordian** · 06/07/2012, 11:14 AM

LTFC confirmed as playing Millwall on 18th July. Also playing a Man Utd XI on 23rd July, Cork are playing them on the 25th.

**outspoken** · 10/07/2012, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Fivesilver

Here you go Marty - http://bit.ly/LnmUww

HAHA thats brilliant

**bluewhitearmy** · 12/07/2012, 6:27 PM

Limerick announce a press conference in Thomond Park at Noon tomorrow.

**Olander** · 12/07/2012, 7:55 PM

Nice one, what type of press conference are they announcing do you know?

**nigel-harps1954** · 12/07/2012, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Olander

Nice one, what type of press conference are they announcing do you know?

The type of one where the press are there, and they talk from a table at the front and tell people something is going to happen.

**Lim till i die** · 13/07/2012, 1:07 AM

It's a press conference about a press conference we're holding in Terryland in a couple of weeks to announce our re branding for next season as FC Limerick of Galway.

Playing out of Terryland Park we will be expecting to secure a Premier licence and do both our cities proud.

We plan to win over the Galway Sporting public by giving geezer one diamond encrusted white glove which he will be using to shake everybody by the hand.

Further details to follow......

**Olander** · 13/07/2012, 1:29 AM

class

**thomas72** · 13/07/2012, 8:43 AM

local radio in limerick reporting that manchester city will play limerick fc at thomond park

they didnt give out a date. if or when comfirmed what a unbelievable friendly to get should be a 26,000 sell out world class players all over pitch city players not bad either

**Terry** · 13/07/2012, 8:48 AM

We're the famous Limerick of Galway
and we have gates of 10,000.
10,000 10,000
We're the famous Limerick of Galway
and we have gates of 10,000.

**Terry** · 13/07/2012, 8:51 AM

Originally Posted by thomas72

local radio in limerick reporting that manchester city will play limerick fc at thomond park

they didnt give out a date. if or when comfirmed what a unbelievable friendly to get should be a 26,000 sell out world class players all over pitch city players not bad either

If true, will have to bring the ould fella down to this,seeing as he is getting to old to travel over anymore.

**Dodge** · 13/07/2012, 9:12 AM

Originally Posted by thomas72

local radio in limerick reporting that manchester city will play limerick fc at thomond park

they didnt give out a date. if or when comfirmed what a unbelievable friendly to get should be a 26,000 sell out world class players all over pitch city players not bad either

Considering ireland friendlies ddin't sell out in Limerick, that should tell you all you need to know about the irish footballing public

**Jofspring** · 13/07/2012, 9:25 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Considering ireland friendlies ddin't sell out in Limerick, that should tell you all you need to know about the irish footballing public

It tells you that more people would rather see the English premier league champions than the republic of Ireland in friendlies against Australia and South Africa. Those friendlies were a joke, half the crowd left by half time in the first match because the Irish players clearly didn't want to be there and put in a pathetic showin, most decided not to come back after that. Tickets were around 50 euro for it also.

I'd never expect a sell out for any team cause you never know what the public will do, price will come in to it, the day it's on etc.....

If we got even close to 20,000 for a friendly then happy days.