Setanta cup gone?

[Mr_Parker]

That hasn't been the case in previous years, has it? Clubs have done it piece-meal and only upon the launch has anything official been fully announced

Continue with the rhetoric though if you think it won't be as Pats have described

What I am saying is not everything is finalised and until it is, it is premature to anmounce.

[Dodge]

They must have been informed llikewise as they've taken down the notice

[SkStu]

I know its a dream ... specially if they are one leg games,

you sick, sick man.

[Ezeikial]

They must have been informed llikewise as they've taken down the notice

As usual Shamrock Rovers have filled the vacuum....

Wednesday, 27 November 2013 18:16

Shamrock Rovers are one of eight clubs invited to enter the 2014 SSC. Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, St.Patricks Athletic and Dundalk from the Aitricity League along with Cliftonville, Glentoran, Crusaders and Linfield from the Irish League have qualified and been invited to participate in next years tournament. With four teams from each association, the 2014 Setanta Sports Cup will have quarter final, semi-final ties home and away & will be drawn North v South where possible, the final will be on the 10th May 2014. The dates for the games will be agreed by the organising committee and both Premier Leagues over the next few days. The Launch & Draw takes place in the Aviva Stadium on 11th December 2013.

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35...ports-cup-2014

[Aaron]

I wonder what it will be called, with Setanta pulling out of sponsoring it, plus will it even be shown on TV anywhere?

[Bawnville Hoop]

The competition gets a good bit of press up north(in comparison to here). I wouldn't be surprised if it was sponsored from up north.

[avvenalaf]

How can they have a Setanta Cup without Cork City???!!!!!!!!!

Massive missed opportunity to see Dennehy crying on the telly again.

[Mr_Parker]

Were did St Pat's get this confirmation from? I ask because I think someone may have got a little ahead of themselves.

That hasn't been the case in previous years, has it? Clubs have done it piece-meal and only upon the launch has anything official been fully announced

Continue with the rhetoric though if you think it won't be as Pats have described

They must have been informed llikewise as they've taken down the notice

.....

[disgruntled]

The competition started well enough but seemed to die a death once the Southern teams gained a measure of dominance.
Another major problem was the nights on which the games were played.
The financial situation of the ordinary fan didn't help either with mid week travel, work etc.

There's a small piece about it in today's Indo.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-29790741.html

My main worry is what will Smilo Corcoran do if the competition is scrapped

[citybone]

So they made the draw with no sponsor. I think the prize money is going to be very small.

[gufcfan]

So they made the draw with no sponsor. I think the prize money is going to be very small.

FAI type job even. "Admin" fees for the comp exceeding prizemoney.

[disgruntled]

They'll pass the hat before the final so prize money undetermined

[dundalkfc10]

So they made the draw with no sponsor. I think the prize money is going to be very small.

They never made the draw yet!

[Mr_Parker]

[citybone]

sour grapes. Tired of getting beat. just shows that the Irish league is Inferior both in standard and ambition.

[bennocelt]

What does the article say?

[NeverFeltBetter]

That the better NI teams don't see the attraction anymore and won't participate.

[JC_GUFC]

What does the article say?

It's very difficult to read...

Here's what I've made from it.

The Setanta Sports Cup looks set for the scrap heap amid disinterest from Irish League participants.
A question mark has lurked [?] over the future of the all-Ireland tournament for some months now and, as competition organisers continue their search for a new sponsor, it was this week announced that the number of clubs involved would be slashed from 12 to eight.
However, Sunday Life understands that not all of the Danske Bank Premiership sides invited to take part will assume their place [not sure 'assume their place' is right but you get the gist] at the table - which could well prove the final nail in the coffin.
Champions Cliftonville are believed to be wavering which, in turn, last night led to an impromtu meeting of the Linfield board to consider their own involvement in a tournament of which they were inaugural champions in 2006 [last digit ineligible to me]

Turn to Page 73.


My eyesight isn't good enough to read what was written on page 73!

[JC_GUFC]

That the better NI teams don't see the attraction anymore and won't participate.

It specifically mentions the search for a sponsor so I'd say it's just down to money. They'll play if there's money for them in it.

[Charlie Darwin]

Are the Premiership teams posting such bumper attendances against the likes of Ards and Warrenpoint Town that they can turn their nose up at games against the big LOI sides?