What Should the LDMC be Doing for Clubs ?

**Old keeper** · 09/01/2007, 8:47 AM

Originally Posted by ShelsLimerick

Old Keeper,

Has any decision been made about a cup competition for the lower divisions?

Not yet but most of the committee are aware of the issues surrounding the lower divisions, Will post when it has been discussed.

**ffffff** · 10/01/2007, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Old keeper

Not yet but most of the committee are aware of the issues surrounding the lower divisions, Will post when it has been discussed.

Hi Old keeper,

question.............

like was done before X-mas............. for league fixtures on Sundays when the weather is bad during the week, why don't the LDMC fix the matches for home or away...so if home team pitch is unplayable on the Saturday then the match is switched to the away team for the Sunday ( providing they have not played each other already)..this would ensure more matches are played.

Leagues ae falling behind and players are only crying out for a game in lower divsions, cos of Oscar traynor, bad weather before x-mas etc. It seems to me that more matches will be called off this week, at least the above idea would increase the opportunity of them being played . Some teams have not played in over 2 months

just an idea......anyway this could happen a betwen november and January??????????????

**Old keeper** · 10/01/2007, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by ffffff

Hi Old keeper,

question.............

like was done before X-mas............. for league fixtures on Sundays when the weather is bad during the week, why don't the LDMC fix the matches for home or away...so if home team pitch is unplayable on the Saturday then the match is switched to the away team for the Sunday ( providing they have not played each other already)..this would ensure more matches are played.

Leagues ae falling behind and players are only crying out for a game in lower divsions, cos of Oscar traynor, bad weather before x-mas etc. It seems to me that more matches will be called off this week, at least the above idea would increase the opportunity of them being played . Some teams have not played in over 2 months

just an idea......anyway this could happen a betwen november and January??????????????

Hi

The origional proposal was for this to apply in first round games but I will pass the suggestion on to the FS

**ffffff** · 10/01/2007, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Old keeper

Hi

The origional proposal was for this to apply in first round games but I will pass the suggestion on to the FS

hiya
as usual thanks for the speedy reply....there is actually 1st round games outstanding this week and the followng week..some teams have 2-3...

cheers

**Old keeper** · 10/01/2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by ffffff

hiya
as usual thanks for the speedy reply....there is actually 1st round games outstanding this week and the followng week..some teams have 2-3...

cheers

Hi F

well it still applies for first round games

**ffffff** · 10/01/2007, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Old keeper

Hi F

well it still applies for first round games

thanks again

**Old keeper** · 10/01/2007, 10:41 PM

Following meetings of all the committees who are represented in Soccer Limerick, the group has been given the green light to apply to the FAI for a 1st Division license. Separate meetings of the Ladies, Schoolboy/girl and Junior soccer committees have granted their approval for the group to proceed with the license application. The details of the application and the structure will be presented to the constituent clubs of each committee in the very near future, at that stage local clubs will have an opportunity to contribute to the overall structure and get details of the benefits that will accrue to all clubs from having a seamless transition from schoolboy/girl right up to senior soccer. The basis of the application is a mix of Soccer Limerick and business investors with the emphasis being on full participation by all investors. Plans are well advanced to have widespread participation in the club not only from the local soccer leagues but also from the many loyal and enthusiastic supporters of soccer in Limerick. It is proposed that the team will play out of Jackman Park in the heart of the �Treaty City�, Soccer Limerick will also be looking to ensure that the development of all soccer infrastructure in the Limerick area is speeded up and developed to satisfy the needs of all grades in the game. The group is convinced that the proposals and structures contained in it�s application are the basis for a sustained approach to soccer at all grades and will ensure the stability of senior soccer in limerick, to this end Soccer Limerick extends an open invitation to any other entity�s who have expressed an interest in applying for a license to contact us with a view to ensuring that whoever is successful in their application will be supported by all the other applicants. We would hope that any remaining obstacles to keeping Senior soccer in Limerick are now removed and the process be allowed to run it�s course.
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**MitreSize5** · 11/01/2007, 9:57 AM

Old keeper Im not trying to be snide or anything here but how do the ldmc think they can run a LOI team when they can't get their house in order with all the in fighting at the moment .. surely ye should be getting yer own house in order first

**Old keeper** · 11/01/2007, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by MitreSize5

Old keeper Im not trying to be snide or anything here but how do the ldmc think they can run a LOI team when they can't get their house in order with all the in fighting at the moment .. surely ye should be getting yer own house in order first

Hi Mitre

It's actually a very good point!

However the LDMC will not be running a LOI team the jist is that the LDMC Schoolboys and Ladies will facilitate the running of a senior club by allowing the infrastructure and development that already exists to be utilised by the new group who will run the club, The local leagues will have strong representation on the board of the new club but will not be involved in the day to day running of the club this will be done by the clubs management committee appointed by the board. The benefits to local soccer are huge with returns from extra coaches available at schoolboy and youth level and also the development of a fully seated Jackman park, with other developments in infrastructure for the regional development centre to include allweather pitches and training facilities for all grades.

The clubs will have a say in the progress of this very soon and any points in relation to clubs having misgivings can and will be addressed. Regarding the infighting in the LDMC it's sad that it is happening but the chance to secure senior soccer in Limerick was one point that ALL the committee were behind.

If you want any further details PM me and I will be glad to fill you in

**3 Heroes** · 14/01/2007, 8:25 PM

Originally Posted by 3 Heroes

It's Ireland in Winter, you'll be lucky to play 3 games between now and February

Well, any takers on whether I was proved right?

**Jock MIB** · 14/01/2007, 8:26 PM

hey old keeper long time no speak,

looking at new website looking good but division 1b is not looking right.

is it divisional cup games next weekend or is it league games?

holycrossjock

**Old keeper** · 14/01/2007, 9:38 PM

Originally Posted by holycrossjock

hey old keeper long time no speak,

looking at new website looking good but division 1b is not looking right.

is it divisional cup games next weekend or is it league games?

holycrossjock

Hi Jock

I have not finished the updates yet on the divisions between 1b and 4a I will soon. Next week is League as no cup draws have yet been made.

**ffffff** · 17/01/2007, 11:49 AM

hi Old keeper ....

any news on the local cups /lawson cup ? - when do you think they will be made

cheers
f

**ShelsLimerick** · 17/01/2007, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by 3 Heroes

Well, any takers on whether I was proved right?

We've played one game since October 29th.

**Old keeper** · 17/01/2007, 4:30 PM

Originally Posted by ffffff

hi Old keeper ....

any news on the local cups /lawson cup ? - when do you think they will be made

cheers
f

Hi There have been some discussions on the dates for the cup draws but these need to be made at a delegate meeting, a date for the delagate meeting has been requested by the FS and this should be within the next week or two.

**3 Heroes** · 17/01/2007, 7:28 PM

Originally Posted by ShelsLimerick

We've played one game since October 29th.

Jeez that's bad form

**larrywhite** · 18/01/2007, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by 3 Heroes

Jeez that's bad form

Thats ridiculous. We are nearly as bad though, having played our last game on November 12th. We did have one start on December 01st but it was abandoned when an opposition player broke his leg on a pitch that should not have been played on.

Just shows that my idea for the lower leagues having a winter break is easily achievable.

**Poloman** · 22/01/2007, 2:12 PM

We havent had a match since 11th November in 4B. Thats 2 and a half months!!! And counting.....

Please Old Keeper I really hope something is being done about the lower divisions as mentioned earlier as myself and about 8 team-mates are thinking of chucking it in altogether as whats the point of playing in a league when we dont have games for this long, then are expected to play a match together. Its a disaster. we have lost al interest really

I will say it again the simple answer is to amalgamate the bottom four divisions into 3A, 3B and 3C.. this will give teams more matches.

Everyone I have spoken to in my league from other teams and those divisions agree. Its not hard to do and we would gladly play in 4B for the rest of our lives if it just meant more games. We only play for the love of the game. Either that or we will apply to be the representatives of Limerick37... your call

**Old keeper** · 22/01/2007, 2:43 PM

Originally Posted by Poloman

We havent had a match since 11th November in 4B. Thats 2 and a half months!!! And counting.....

Please Old Keeper I really hope something is being done about the lower divisions as mentioned earlier as myself and about 8 team-mates are thinking of chucking it in altogether as whats the point of playing in a league when we dont have games for this long, then are expected to play a match together. Its a disaster. we have lost al interest really

I will say it again the simple answer is to amalgamate the bottom four divisions into 3A, 3B and 3C.. this will give teams more matches.

Everyone I have spoken to in my league from other teams and those divisions agree. Its not hard to do and we would gladly play in 4B for the rest of our lives if it just meant more games. We only play for the love of the game. Either that or we will apply to be the representatives of Limerick37... your call

Hi Polo

I can feel your frustration, I had my first game in almost the same lenght of time yesterday and as a player in the lower divisions I know exactly what you are speaking of. I think that the introduction of the cups and possibly a new way to play them off will help the situation and I look forward to the FS proposals in this regard. It would not be a bad idea to have a meeting of the team managers of the lower divisions to discuss this so get your quills out and ask your clubs to request a meeting with the FS and LS.

I will ask my own club to write this week.

**Poloman** · 22/01/2007, 2:54 PM

Cheers mate but our manager is about as useful as Schevchenko so we are trying to get a new manager next season or we all walk. He doesnt even attend training. Thanks for the feedback though. Nice to know someone does give a xxxx.

PS Great work on the website.. its great seeing the results for the whole season so far!!!! Top man.