Bray statement

**marinobohs** · 19/07/2018, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by total hoofball

Did Mulvey hold a gun to Russell's head when he wrote that statement?

blind loyalty to a dodgy owner might be an attractive trait for possible future LOI employers

**sbgawa** · 19/07/2018, 1:18 PM

Originally Posted by marinobohs

blind loyalty to a dodgy owner might be an attractive trait for possible future LOI employers

Jeez and I thought I was beaten down old and Cynical

**marinobohs** · 19/07/2018, 1:35 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

Jeez and I thought I was beaten down old and Cynical

Don't worry sbgawa we ALL think you are beaten down old and cynical

**sbgawa** · 19/07/2018, 1:59 PM

Originally Posted by marinobohs

Don't worry sbgawa we ALL think you are beaten down old and cynical

Your ALL correct

**littlebray** · 19/07/2018, 2:21 PM

Strange to see a denial of service attack on such a small-fry site. Otherwise, you have to assume it's been taken off line for some reason.

**peadar1987** · 19/07/2018, 2:24 PM

Originally Posted by littlebray

Strange to see a denial of service attack on such a small-fry site. Otherwise, you have to assume it's been taken off line for some reason.

I'm not sure it's a DoS attack, didn't the same thing happen when the North Korea statement came out? The site just can't handle the attention the crisis has caused.

**jinxy lilywhite** · 19/07/2018, 2:57 PM

statement now:
https://braywanderersfc.ie/statement...ray-wanderers/

"Bray Wanderers FC can confirm that outstanding monies owed to players will be processed today (Thursday, July 19) after working closely with the Football Association of Ireland. The club wishes to apologise to the players for this extended period in finalising monies owed. While the club accepts full responsibility for contractual obligations not being met on time, we have worked hard, to resolve the matter.The club would like to thank the FAI for their constant involvement in working to resolve what has been an unfortunate period for all involved. The club are getting closer to finding a solution to fulfill all players’ wages for the remainder of the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season "

**marinobohs** · 19/07/2018, 3:00 PM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

statement now:
https://braywanderersfc.ie/statement...ray-wanderers/

"Bray Wanderers FC can confirm that outstanding monies owed to players will be processed today (Thursday, July 19) after working closely with the Football Association of Ireland. The club wishes to apologise to the players for this extended period in finalising monies owed. While the club accepts full responsibility for contractual obligations not being met on time, we have worked hard, to resolve the matter.The club would like to thank the FAI for their constant involvement in working to resolve what has been an unfortunate period for all involved. The club are getting closer to finding a solution to fulfill all players’ wages for the remainder of the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season "

Oh goody, another 'deadline'

should we bring popcorn ?

**sbgawa** · 19/07/2018, 3:05 PM

So here is my completely uninformed guess as to what has happened.

FAI have ponied up for the wages and told Bray if they don't pay the FAI back before next Feb they will be denied a Premier or indeed a 1st division licence.
If I was the fAI id also say that as well as paying them back they have to deposit circa 200k for next season.

Either the Bray owners will pony up because they still believe they have a chance of the fantasy of persuading the DPR Korea County Council to gift them the Carlisle grounds to build apartments on or the club go's out of existence......either way this season and next season is sorted.

**disgruntled** · 19/07/2018, 5:59 PM

Originally Posted by littlebray

Strange to see a denial of service attack on such a small-fry site. Otherwise, you have to assume it's been taken off line for some reason.

Originally Posted by peadar1987

I'm not sure it's a DoS attack, didn't the same thing happen when the North Korea statement came out? The site just can't handle the attention the crisis has caused.

I wonder would it help if they paid the bill

**ToberonaTornado** · 19/07/2018, 6:21 PM

PFAI statement re - Bray

Statement from the players of Bray Wanderers FC

We are pleased to announce that we have finally been paid our wages for last month. As a result, we have agreed to halt strike action for the time being. However, we have not been provided with any comfort or certainty about any future payments. Our next monthly payment is due next week and if it, or any subsequent payments for the duration of the season, are not honoured as they fall due, it will be necessary to reconsider our position. We simply cannot endure another period of uncertainty. In those circumstances, the last resort option of going on strike would be back on the table. We sincerely hope it doesn’t come to that.
We would like to thank PFA Ireland for the leadership shown throughout this difficult period. We would also like to thank Denis Hynes of SIPTU and all the supporters of Bray Wanderers and to all of our fellow players throughout the league for their support and solidarity over the last number of weeks.
We now look forward to returning to playing football and trying to keep our club Bray Wanderers in the Premier Division.

http://www.pfai.ie/news/statement-pl...y-wanderers-fc

**TonyD** · 19/07/2018, 7:18 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

So here is my completely uninformed guess as to what has happened.

FAI have ponied up for the wages and told Bray if they don't pay the FAI back before next Feb they will be denied a Premier or indeed a 1st division licence.
If I was the fAI id also say that as well as paying them back they have to deposit circa 200k for next season.

Either the Bray owners will pony up because they still believe they have a chance of the fantasy of persuading the DPR Korea County Council to gift them the Carlisle grounds to build apartments on or the club go's out of existence......either way this season and next season is sorted.

That sounds entirely plausible. "Working with the FAI" does sound like code for "they gave us a dig out"

**EAFC_rdfl** · 19/07/2018, 9:30 PM

Yeah, my first thought after reading the statement was the FAI picking up the wages tab, joke if that's the case.

**Lim till i die** · 19/07/2018, 10:12 PM

Wouldn't be the first, second or third club in the league to get a loan against their prize money...

**ger121** · 19/07/2018, 10:12 PM

I’d say the FAI coughed up the cash for this one. Will be interesting to see if it was enough to cover next month. I believe another payment is due next week?

**Nesta99** · 20/07/2018, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

Wouldn't be the first, second or third club in the league to get a loan against their prize money...

Against prizemoney and 'selling' a ground to the FAI to generate funds and then point the finger at the FAI as owners of a ground for it not being up to scratch!?

**jinxy lilywhite** · 20/07/2018, 8:23 AM

to be honest what is more important at this stage? paying the players and ensuring the integrity of league (that may include a loan from the FAI) or allowing bray go to the wall. players out of pocket and a job and near 2/3's of a clubs results to be expunged.

someone ****ed up during the licensing and that can be sorted at the end of the season but get this season finished first would be my preference

**littlebray** · 20/07/2018, 2:19 PM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

a loan against their prize money...

Neither team remotely in the running for prize money ...

**marinobohs** · 20/07/2018, 3:14 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

I’d say the FAI coughed up the cash for this one. Will be interesting to see if it was enough to cover next month. I believe another payment is due next week?

That would be illegal under EUFA rules. as stated above an 'advance' on their winnings (for top 10 finish