League Launch & Guides 2013

**adamd164** · 03/03/2013, 8:02 PM

Originally Posted by gufcfan

I'm not trying to start an argument, but I'm just going to say that you can't just apply. You need an application pack from the FAI, which they will not give to you if they don't want you to apply.

That's exactly what I said - FAI told GUST not to bother cos it wouldn't be accepted!

**gufcfan** · 03/03/2013, 8:06 PM

Originally Posted by adamd164

That's exactly what I said - FAI told GUST not to bother cos it wouldn't be accepted!

You replied before I edited the post probably, but what I'm saying is that GUST could not apply. You need permission from the FAI to apply basically. Anyway, I'll leave it be.

**gspain01** · 04/03/2013, 1:06 PM

Originally Posted by adamd164

Back to the topic of the newspaper league guides- I assume they're out this week, most likely on Friday? I recall the Star's one being on the first Friday of the season last year.

I have heard friday for the Star and none from the Mirror this year.

**Dodge** · 04/03/2013, 2:04 PM

Wasn't the Mirror one the PFAI one?

**Martinho II** · 04/03/2013, 6:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Wasn't the Mirror one the PFAI one?

correct. thats surprising if that is the case.

**Guinney** · 04/03/2013, 9:22 PM

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29106456.html

Irish independent preview by Dan McDonnell, in the preview in the paper he goes through each team but not included in the online version.

Back page football guide here

http://backpagefootball.com/league-o...preview/54390/

**Guinney** · 04/03/2013, 9:27 PM

Dundalk Democrat for The Big Kick-off, a 12-page pull out preview on the start of the new season.

Featuring interviews with Stephen Kenny, Vinny Perth, John Dillon, Tiarnan Mulvenna, Keith Ward, Derek Foran, Graham Byrne and many more.

A look back at six previous opening day meetings between Dundalk and Rovers.

A club by club guide to the 2013 season.

**legendz** · 04/03/2013, 9:57 PM

Originally Posted by gufcfan

You replied before I edited the post probably, but what I'm saying is that GUST could not apply. You need permission from the FAI to apply basically. Anyway, I'll leave it be.

What's the FAI's problem with GUST. With the FAI having gone all out in the past to ensure senior football remained in Limerick and despite demoting Cork and Derry for well known reasons, there was positive noise from the FAI for having Cork and Derry involved in the league.

**Jofspring** · 04/03/2013, 10:01 PM

Something similar in the Limerick Leader. The first time there was ever anything like this for us.

**Dillonman** · 04/03/2013, 10:23 PM

Only mention of the stars guide is in rodericks column in the middle of the paper and he says its out some time this week!! very good exposure for the league there!!

**blue til i die** · 04/03/2013, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Guinney

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29106456.html

Irish independent preview by Dan McDonnell, in the preview in the paper he goes through each team but not included in the online version.

Does this include the First Division?

**gufcfan** · 04/03/2013, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by legendz

What's the FAI's problem with GUST. With the FAI having gone all out in the past to ensure senior football remained in Limerick and despite demoting Cork and Derry for well known reasons, there was positive noise from the FAI for having Cork and Derry involved in the league.

Nobody wants another "people whining about people whining about GUST" thread so PM me if you're bothered.

**nigel-harps1954** · 04/03/2013, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by blue til i die

Does this include the First Division?

LOL. Right?

**White Horse** · 05/03/2013, 9:37 AM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

Something similar in the Limerick Leader. The first time there was ever anything like this for us.

It's great when local papers get behind their clubs. Are many other clubs getting this type of coverage?

**A N Mouse** · 05/03/2013, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Guinney

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29106456.html

Irish independent preview by Dan McDonnell, in the preview in the paper he goes through each team but not included in the online version.

Back page football guide here

http://backpagefootball.com/league-o...preview/54390/

Seems to be some decent coverage on indo site?

After reading backpage few people about here may have to revise their predictions - now Derry have retained Stephen McLaughlin

**Dodge** · 05/03/2013, 12:43 PM

http://balls.ie/football/2013-airtri...eague-preview/

My preview for balls.ie. Comments welcome (particulartly on the site). I plan on increasing LOI coverage there each week

**SkStu** · 05/03/2013, 1:03 PM

Very enjoyable read.

**adamd164** · 05/03/2013, 1:26 PM

Second that, well put together.

Would this weekend ever hurry the feck on. Longest. Off season. Ever.

**Martinho II** · 05/03/2013, 7:16 PM

Originally Posted by blue til i die

Does this include the First Division?

afraid not blue till i die

**nigel-harps1954** · 05/03/2013, 9:36 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

It's great when local papers get behind their clubs. Are many other clubs getting this type of coverage?

Harps usually get a decent bit of coverage out of the Donegal News and the Donegal Democrat. Most years there would be a squad poster in the paper around the start of the season with fixtures pull-outs and such.
Not really much in the way of magazines though.