Dundalk dig deeper hole

**geezer** · 14/12/2006, 10:00 PM

the statement tonight heightens the tension, and makes them look even daft.
They could have used it as a chance to come back from the bring, Maybe Danny drew is planning a breakaway league with them

**onceahoop** · 14/12/2006, 10:05 PM

what statement?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Link please

**geezer** · 14/12/2006, 10:09 PM

.. i think

**DmanDmythDledge** · 14/12/2006, 10:11 PM

http://www.rte.ie/aertel/p232.htm

I seriously doubt that their complaining will get them anywhere.

**Terry** · 14/12/2006, 10:11 PM

rather than getting them somewhere Dman, it could be keeping them somewhere for a longer period than they would like !

**Dr.Nightdub** · 14/12/2006, 10:13 PM

A less fiery response than Maxi's

**Billy Lord** · 14/12/2006, 10:38 PM

Pathetic.

**dcfcsteve** · 14/12/2006, 11:00 PM

It doesn't actually say anything, to be fair...

**Frankfurt Hoop** · 14/12/2006, 11:25 PM

It says the board are even bigger idiots than their security staff.

14 December 2006: Dundalk FC Statement on the Football Association of Ireland
Dundalk FC Statement

The Board of Dundalk Football Club wish to express our extreme dissatisfaction at the outcome of the Independent Assessment Group process and our subsequent dealings with the FAI. Dundalk Football Club has serious concerns regarding the breakdown of points received for the off-field criteria along with several other concerns. Dundalk FC can confirm to our supporters that we are vigorously pursuing all avenues available to us at this time in order to resolve this unsatisfactory situation.

We are particularly unhappy with unfair statements by FAI Chief Executive John Delaney on the national airwaves. Mr Delaney’s comments were unhelpful and have only served to compound rather than alleviate what is already a volatile situation.

Mr Delaney has requested that we inform our supporters of the reasons why we did not receive an invitation to the Premier League. The correspondence that we have received from the FAI since the decision has been made has been unsatisfactory and we are, therefore, unable to give any such explanation. Dundalk FC will not make any further comment on this matter until early next week.

Board of Directors,
Dundalk Football Club

**dcfcsteve** · 14/12/2006, 11:29 PM

The FAI's statement is showing them up to be complete whningign numpties without a leg to stand on.

This issue is dead now. Dundalk haven't a sensible arguement left that they can make....

**Student Mullet** · 14/12/2006, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

The FAI's statement is showing them up to be complete whningign numpties without a leg to stand on.

This issue is dead now. Dundalk haven't a sensible arguement left that they can make....

My prediction is a court challenge. There'll be an initial hearing to set the date. Sometime between then and the actual case Dundalk will quietly withdraw the case and rumours of them being bought off will circulate.

It's the Eircom League way!

**Sheridan** · 14/12/2006, 11:38 PM

Mr Delaney has requested that we inform our supporters of the reasons why we did not receive an invitation to the Premier League. The correspondence that we have received from the FAI since the decision has been made has been unsatisfactory and we are, therefore, unable to give any such explanation.

That's a brilliant retort, exposes Delaney for the charlatan he is. What's good about this statement is that eliminates the you-signed-up-for-it argument from the equation, and questions the validity of the agreed process, which is compromised by the FAI's failure to divulge a detailed breakdown of points awarded. God knows they've had long to "produce" one (or are they concerned that they'd botch it so badly the sum of points allocated in each category wouldn't tally with the declared total?)

**Burnsie** · 15/12/2006, 12:01 AM

look, the losers in this process were always going to have a go at something stemming from the sheer unusualness of the situation. dundalk have nothing to lose, and will inevitably challenge the minutiae of any justification, however legitimate, that is produced. the vast majority of people want a line drawn under this affair, and generally most people are as happy as could be expected in the circumstances.

as has been reasonably argued in another thread, if the FAI point out each and every aspect of how dundalk have lost points [and let's bear in mind that their downfall was in the historical results category, something which is clearly evidenced in actual football matches], they're just making a rod for their own back.

disruptive filibustering nonsense if you ask me. let's get on with it.

**Student Mullet** · 15/12/2006, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Burnsie

as has been reasonably argued in another thread, if the FAI point out each and every aspect of how dundalk have lost points [and let's bear in mind that their downfall was in the historical results category, something which is clearly evidenced in actual football matches], they're just making a rod for their own back.

disruptive filibustering nonsense if you ask me. let's get on with it.

In my experience marking assignments, you're well able to deal with students looking for an improvement in their mark if you've done the job properly and can point out to them where they went wrong. It's the days you don't put the effort into the marking and just give everyone a second class honours that you try to dodge handing out propper results. If the FAI have done this job properly (and, to be fair to them, it seems that they have) they should be able to stand over their decisions.

I agree with you about the filibustering but there's a history of the FAI backing down from such things in the past. There's an oppertinuty here for them to break that record. Hopefully, if they can stand over their decisions, they will.

**Mr A** · 15/12/2006, 12:25 AM

All this crap would be avoided if the FAI had just published the results, in detail, in a public manner.

If it has been done right (and as things stand we have no great evidence to say it hasn't) then they should be able to stand over their results.

Currently it looks like both Dundalk and Limerick could be taking the FAI to court. Truly the bright new dawn of FAI rule is upon us! I wonder would these cases affect the national team at all- and could they potentially hold up the start of the league next year.

Another interesting prospect would be that Dundalk would succeed and Limerick fail, leaving just 7 teams in the first division.....

On the bright side, this has to have been the most interesting close season ever and it's barely started yet!

**Dave drummerboy** · 15/12/2006, 1:16 AM

Look ya can all say your peace about the club moaning about it . I want to get on with the next season win the league and go up . But the one question that the club and the fans want to know is why the hell was there a playoff . We out scored prem teams on the off field part which amazes me . We are better off then some clubs finance wise we have the best picth in the country , some clubs got up that dont have a picth , clubs that struggled to pay wages this year . ITs a joke the whole fai but theres lot we can do and some other club will get screwed over next .

**Mr A** · 15/12/2006, 1:22 AM

Look ya can all say your peace about the club moaning about it . I want to get on with the next season win the league and go up . But the one question that the club and the fans want to know is why the hell was there a playoff . We out scored prem teams on the off field part which amazes me . We are better off then some clubs finance wise we have the best picth in the country , some clubs got up that dont have a picth , clubs that struggled to pay wages this year . ITs a joke the whole fai but theres lot we can do and some other club will get screwed over next

Put. The. Petrol. Down.

Please.

**dcfcsteve** · 15/12/2006, 1:26 AM

Originally Posted by Dave drummerboy

Look ya can all say your peace about the club moaning about it . I want to get on with the next season win the league and go up . But the one question that the club and the fans want to know is why the hell was there a playoff .

Have you not read the FAI statement.....?

Apparently the FAI dropped the play-offs - but the clubs themselves insisted on having it brought back-in, with the points going towards the on-field tally of the club's concerned. Apparently Dundalk were minuted as present and taking part in all of this.

What's your thoughts on who killed lady Diana, btw......?

**Dave drummerboy** · 15/12/2006, 1:27 AM

Dont worry ill not be doing anything like that . Id rather not pay 55 quid a tickets for irish macthes anymore then throw petrol all over myself . Editing this just seen your post and that is ******** dundalk did not re ask for a playoff the fai said there was one about 6 weeks before end of season .