Merger

[Mr A]

Here's another reason to be worried. The FAI set up the U21 preseason tournament this year- which was a good idea, as otherwise many clubs would have no second string until July.

It went ok- but a lot of games were never played, and towards the end Dundalk, Sligo and Shels withdrew, turning the competition into face. Once clubs had entered they should have been obliged to complete it and fined heavily if they didn't.

The semi's take place this weekend incidentally- Harps V Limerick and Cork V Dublin. The whole thing was a feckin shambles- if they can't run a bloody underage tournament can we trust them with the whole league? In fairness the clubs must shoulder much of the blame too, and certainly none of this reflects well on the eL.

[passerrby]

clubs should not be judged on their future plans ,with the best will in the world plans can go tits up look at how long it took rovers to find a home.the harps may take five years to realise thier dreams ,they cannot be assessed until then
yes i agree the old system is not working but professional administrators in the FAI theres a contradiction in terms.