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**sfc red** · 08/02/2006, 9:03 PM

The compensation we (or whoever gets him) will have to pay Cork City to sign Liam Kearney

**Slash/ED** · 08/02/2006, 9:42 PM

Excellent....

**gustavo** · 08/02/2006, 10:06 PM

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**sullanefc** · 08/02/2006, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

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Just decided by tribunal today

It's hardly old news

**gustavo** · 08/02/2006, 10:32 PM

oh right well i presumed that seeing as he is over 23 its a matter of course

**sfc red** · 08/02/2006, 10:37 PM

Duh

**Roverstillidie** · 08/02/2006, 10:50 PM

care to elaborate for those of us who half care?

**pete** · 08/02/2006, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Roverstillidie

care to elaborate for those of us who half care?

Research would seem to indicate that Kearney was indirectly taking ther FAI to court/FIFA thru the PFAI & FiPro over freedom of transfer when contracts have expired. FIFA rules also seemed to indicate that if your contract expired while you U-23 compo was due even if you over 23 when re-sign.

Its possible this will be a landmark eL case in years to come.

Also quiet clear that Kearney never wanted to resign for City having initially accepted an improved contract only to change his mind & decide to hold out til end of last season dispite numerous improved offers. If he stayed would have been one of best paid in the club.

I'm hoping for City v Shels first game of the season. When Ollie Cahill made similar move he had a disasterous debut losing 3-0 & was so bad his team-mates wouldn't pass the ball to him. Likie it or not Kearney will be singled out by CCFC fans this season.

**sfc red** · 08/02/2006, 11:11 PM

http://corkcityfc.ie/home.htm

**Dodge** · 08/02/2006, 11:32 PM

Has any tribunal ever found against Shels? Maybe the Cawley one but then didn't the FAI end up paying their fine?

Maybe the UCD lads know the details...

**EnDai** · 08/02/2006, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Has any tribunal ever found against Shels? Maybe the Cawley one but then didn't the FAI end up paying their fine?

Maybe the UCD lads know the details...

This wasn't about Shels. It was all Kearney, if anything it looks more likely he'll go up to Drogs. Christ, blame Shelbourne though, it is the easiest thing to do...

**Dodge** · 08/02/2006, 11:35 PM

We'll see...

**Speranza** · 09/02/2006, 12:18 AM

They are all sorts of rumours floating around about Kearney. Lennox messed him about, not enough cash e.t.c If as you claim he would have been the highest earner then why did he actually want to leave? If I was a Cork fan I would be worried that spice boys like Kearney were getting paid more than commited and much more talented players i.e Joe Gamble

I don't see $hels signing him as a big deal because he is vastly over-rated. Killian Brennan, Brian Cash, Gareth Mc Glynn and Horse-features Ryan with $hels are all much better wingers.

**Dodge** · 09/02/2006, 1:03 AM

Think he was going to one of the best paid. Doubt he'd be near Gamble or O'Callaghan the freak.

**MrJoeSoap** · 09/02/2006, 2:53 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Has nay tribunal ever found against Shels?

How could this tribunal possibly "find against" Shels? It was all about Kearney and Cork ffs. Jeez, you don't miss an "opportunity" do you?

An independent tribunal in Dublin this afternoon has ruled in favour of Liam Kearney and against Cork City FC in the dispute regarding Kearney's status. The tribunal has ruled that Liam Kearney is a free agent and Cork City are entitled to no compensation for the player should he now as expected sign for another club. The club were represented at the tribunal today by club secretary Jerry Harris and barrister Patrick Horgan.

Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, City chairman Brian Lennox was unhappy with the outcome. "We are disappointed with the verdict from the tribunal. We have contributed a lot towards Liam Kearney's career during his time at the club and the decision is disheartening". There is no appeal available against the decision.

**sfc red** · 09/02/2006, 8:15 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Has nay tribunal ever found against Shels? AMybe the Cawley one but then didn't the FAI end up paying their fine?

Maybe the UCD lads know the details...

The tribunal was the PFAI -v- Cork City FC

There's always one

**Poor Student** · 09/02/2006, 9:11 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Has nay tribunal ever found against Shels? AMybe the Cawley one but then didn't the FAI end up paying their fine?

Maybe the UCD lads know the details...

Quite the contrary. The FAI witheld the money from Shel's prize money and gave it directly to UCD. Shels did pay for it.

I'm slightly annoyed to see this ruling as UCD rely on this compo rule to prevent players from fecking off fast without return. I know it only slightly changes things but it's a little more power tipped in the balance of the player.

**liamon** · 09/02/2006, 9:15 AM

Originally Posted by pete

Research would seem to indicate that Kearney was indirectly taking ther FAI to court/FIFA thru the PFAI & FiPro over freedom of transfer when contracts have expired. FIFA rules also seemed to indicate that if your contract expired while you U-23 compo was due even if you over 23 when re-sign.....

If that's the FIFA rule, then on what grounds did the tribunal find against CCFC? Does the eL not obey FIFA rules?

I would be interested in the legal basis for such a decision, because as Pete points out, this would seem to set a precedent. This could hurt all Irish clubs over the coming years. Like it or not, we're still a selling league and if we can't sell players for cash, then it'll cost all our clubs in the long run.

**pete** · 09/02/2006, 9:24 AM

Gamble has resigned contract so not going anywhere for next 3 years. Kearney was first choice winger as no other option & was dropped due to poor form near end of the season. He did score league winning season but it was clear especially after the FAI Cup final he didn't want to stay. My impression is that this got too personal with his father representing him in contract talks.