LOI fixtures 22nd/23rd May

**White Horse** · 23/05/2015, 3:11 PM

John Caulfield is claiming that Cork City's budget is a fraction of that of Dundalk, Pats, and Rovers. 80% less, according to Caulfield.

A euro goes a lot further in Cork than on the east coast, if Cork have put together such a large squad on 20% of the budget of the other leading clubs.

http://www.the42.ie/graham-cummins-a...20082-May2015/

**donnrua** · 23/05/2015, 3:16 PM

In true LOI fashion Caulfield refuses to let the truth get in the way of a good yarn!

**Ezeikial** · 23/05/2015, 3:34 PM

If Roddy Collins made those statements the ridicule would be outrageous

**nigel-harps1954** · 23/05/2015, 3:43 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Any chance of the two ucd goals? (Pretty please! ?)

Harps never put up the away goals, but I'd assume if you get onto the club it might be possible to obtain the footage some way.

**gufcfan** · 23/05/2015, 4:32 PM

Be a pity if goals were being filmed in the First Division but not being put online.

**Pablo Escobar** · 23/05/2015, 4:41 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

John Caulfield is claiming that Cork City's budget is a fraction of that of Dundalk, Pats, and Rovers. 80% less, according to Caulfield.

A euro goes a lot further in Cork than on the east coast, if Cork have put together such a large squad on 20% of the budget of the other leading clubs.

http://www.the42.ie/graham-cummins-a...20082-May2015/

I hope he wasn't alluding to the "Double Kenny"

**nigel-harps1954** · 23/05/2015, 4:47 PM

Originally Posted by gufcfan

Be a pity if goals were being filmed in the First Division but not being put online.

The entire game is filmed by Harps for video analysis with the squad, but only put online goals scored by Harps, and in this case a save by Ciaran Gallagher too.

Why would a club put up goals scored against them and invite negative publicity?

**Kiki Balboa** · 23/05/2015, 5:12 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

John Caulfield is claiming that Cork City's budget is a fraction of that of Dundalk, Pats, and Rovers. 80% less, according to Caulfield.

A euro goes a lot further in Cork than on the east coast, if Cork have put together such a large squad on 20% of the budget of the other leading clubs.

http://www.the42.ie/graham-cummins-a...20082-May2015/

Making excuses early.

**ger121** · 23/05/2015, 5:25 PM

He has a future in politics after management, with spin like that. Would suggest to avoid a Finance role though.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 23/05/2015, 6:02 PM

Limerick starting 17 year old Tommy Holland in goal.

**patrickccfc** · 23/05/2015, 6:22 PM

Originally Posted by Johnnie C

Couldn't believe the abuse that Billy Dennehy starting getting from some home 'fans' before he was subbed. He had an off night like 90% of the team but in his last home game he got a hat-trick. Some fair idiots for support. Then after he was subbed Desperate Dan launched two of his trademark missiles into the main stand with time running out.

I think everyone was a bit frustrated at how poor we were on the night and seemed to single out Billy. Wasn't his best game but it wasn't just him, we were collectively poor. It was a very frustrating match to watch as it never really got going and a draw was inevitable from early on. First time in the Caulfield era that boos were heard after the final whistle.

**paykanti** · 23/05/2015, 6:35 PM

Longford going three upfront? They smell blood.

**Nah Nah Nah Nah** · 23/05/2015, 7:33 PM

Comical Caulfield strikes again

**Jofspring** · 23/05/2015, 8:00 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

John Caulfield is claiming that Cork City's budget is a fraction of that of Dundalk, Pats, and Rovers. 80% less, according to Caulfield.

A euro goes a lot further in Cork than on the east coast, if Cork have put together such a large squad on 20% of the budget of the other leading clubs.

http://www.the42.ie/graham-cummins-a...20082-May2015/

Absolute rubbish. Managers always use budget as an easy excuse.

**KeepersBall** · 23/05/2015, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Another video from Finn Park shows a top drawer point-blank save from Ciaran Gallagher just before half time to keep scores 0-0. Turned out to be a crucial save. Serious hush around the ground before this was hit such was how tense the match was.

Also, the most scrappy three seconds of football you'll ever see.

Decent save right enough.
But where was he standing for the free kick?
Best that can be said about his positioning is he was in the right goalmouth.

**oriel** · 24/05/2015, 9:27 AM

Maybe Cauldfield means '20% less'. Either way he has some very high earners in his squad, notably Miller, and Shephard who both joined on decent contracts. Also he has a good few players too like Dan Murray, Rob Lehane, Mark O'Sullivan, who didn't start the season as first team regulars, but would still be on a good wage I'm sure.

I'm not sure what Dundalk's weekly budget is, but it was modest enough in 2014. However some players like Towell, Finn, Horgan, O'Donnell and perhaps Rogers would be on good money you would think.

In summary I wouldn't say there is that much between Cork and Dundalk in budgets, I think Rovers would be bigger, and Pats a bit behind all.

**outspoken** · 24/05/2015, 12:28 PM

Awful game in longford last night and as expected an awful attendance but the win is all that matters and back up to 6th in the league where we have a real chance of finishing this season which would be an incredible achievement.

Should have won by more in the end but we just aren't taking our chances. Ben Mohamed exceptional again (and wrongly booked for diving by another sh1t ref). We could have easily thrown it away in the last seconds with 2 massive chances for Limerick but thankfully they didn't take them. Huge couple of weeks coming up for us now.

**Dunny** · 24/05/2015, 4:36 PM

Horgan 2nd goal on Friday

https://vine.co/v/eqT7QFHQYjq

**placid casual** · 24/05/2015, 6:44 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

In summary I wouldn't say there is that much between Cork and Dundalk in budgets, I think Rovers would be bigger, and Pats a bit behind all.

if you honestly think this is true Oriel, then you really know very very little about your own club.
Dundalk are by a clear margin the biggest wages spenders in this league, albeit its offset by Fyffes paying a significant proportion of Towells, Finn and maybe even Horgans wages, so the direct impact on dundalks budget is felt less.

how do i know this you may ask?? Believe it or not i have a mole in the fyffes offices!!

Rovers AGM was yesterday where we were told that we couldn't afford a new striker even though fatso North is out until September.

I wont hazard a guess of pats money or corks but i'd say is all much of a muchness between those two & Rovers

Don't get me wrong- dundalks money is well spent as Towell & Horgan are winning the league for youse on their own.
Just don't kid yourself into thinking its some altruistic streak by your players and they are willing to accept buttons for their services