Galway promoted - Setanta's mistake

**Louth4sam** · 04/12/2006, 1:20 PM

Looks like Galway are up. I have to say if very disapointed that you were chosen over Dundalk as i cant see how you could be ahead of us on off the field activities. Having said that hope you do well next season you have great fans and hope you can stay up.

**Lim till i die** · 04/12/2006, 1:25 PM

Sources

**Terry** · 04/12/2006, 1:36 PM

Originally Posted by Louth4sam

I have to say if very disapointed that you were chosen over Dundalk as i cant see how you could be ahead of us on off the field activities.

how do you mean? we are one of the best run clubs in the country! we are also well ahead of ye on the pitch as well over the past 5 years or so. You obviously made that statement not knowing anything about us !!!!

**eamo1** · 04/12/2006, 1:41 PM

in the premier league just because we got a premier division licence.although evidence is mounting to suggest we might be it still doesnt mean we will be in it.what licence did dundalk get???
FAO louth4sam:dont you think that if we have a premier division licence and ye have a 1st division licence that it should then be us who get promoted??????its logical and just because ye finished ahead of us for 1 season in this division doesnt ye deserve to go up.
FAO limtillidie:what licence did ye get???oh thats right,ye didnt get 1,hhmmmm.why is there so much opposition from yer fans on this forum to us going up???why do ye seem to spend more time on our forum then yer own,it seems like ye should have far more to discuss then us but ye still are on here everyday.wheres that friendly passive nature that the people of limerick city are famous for???

**Terry** · 04/12/2006, 1:44 PM

dundalk got a premier license also eamo1

**Terry** · 04/12/2006, 1:53 PM

Just confirmed.........that its all a false rumour. there will be no confirmation of anything related to this topic until next week, you can breathe again LTID

**Lim till i die** · 04/12/2006, 1:53 PM

Originally Posted by eamo1

FAO limtillidie:what licence did ye get???oh thats right,ye didnt get 1,hhmmmm.why is there so much opposition from yer fans on this forum to us going up???why do ye seem to spend more time on our forum then yer own,it seems like ye should have far more to discuss then us but ye still are on here everyday.wheres that friendly passive nature that the people of limerick city are famous for???

Because a lot of our fans are old fashioned types who think things should be won on the field.

I posted on this thread becuse the makeup of the new league interests me and it would have surprised me if Galway were confirmed Premier.

Galway crowd have been known to wonder over to "our" forum on occasion aswell, if you've a problem get on to your mod I'm sure he could ban me from this forum if he so chooses

As for our friendly, passive nature, where's the legendary City of the Tribes welcome around here

**Lim till i die** · 04/12/2006, 1:56 PM

Originally Posted by Terry

Just confirmed.........that its all a false rumour. there will be no confirmation of anything related to this topic until next week, you can breathe again LTID

Nah I have to wait another few weeks yet to see will someone with a spare few bob bail out ourselves

Luckily I got lots of holding my breath practise in Kilkenny this year - Silage has no place in football

**Louth4sam** · 04/12/2006, 1:58 PM

Originally Posted by eamo1

FAO louth4sam:dont you think that if we have a premier division licence and ye have a 1st division licence that it should then be us who get promoted??????its logical and just because ye finished ahead of us for 1 season in this division doesnt ye deserve to go up.

We got a premier licence too but i agree with you if we didnt we shouldnt go up.

Originally Posted by terry

how do you mean? we are one of the best run clubs in the country! we are also well ahead of ye on the pitch as well over the past 5 years or so. You obviously made that statement not knowing anything about us !!!!

Im not arguing that your club isnt well run all im saying is off the field i cant see you you could be ahead of us?

My source was setanta sports news and there is a quote from nick leesen in it. The hyperlink didnt work last time

http://www.setanta.com/portal/articl...25723a003ff25e

Galway United were among the first clubs to be confirmed for next season's FAI-run Premiership.

There was no relegation or promotion from or to the Premier Division at the end of last season as a FAI-appointed committee decided on the best 12 teams to make up the new league in 2007.

United's off the pitch efforts have paid dividend and they will form part of the new top tier in the eircom League despite finishing third in the First Division.

'This is good news for everyone at Galway United FC in that it shows the Club has achieved the required standards' says General Manager Nick Leeson said in a statement.

'The announcement of the make up of the new FAI Premiership for next season, due on December 11th, is eagerly awaited but whatever the outcome preparations for next season are well underway at Galway United.'

2005 league champions Cork City have also confirmed their admission to the new league.

**Conor H** · 04/12/2006, 2:11 PM

Oh happy days!!

**Louth4sam** · 04/12/2006, 2:13 PM

Looks like that DVD did the trick

**Lim till i die** · 04/12/2006, 2:15 PM

Originally Posted by Conor H

Oh happy days!!

We'll have to agree to differ

I genuinely, hand on heart, all WUMing aside, can't understand the attitude of Galway fans

It's a sad day for Irish football

**Conor H** · 04/12/2006, 2:17 PM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

We'll have to agree to differ

I genuinely, hand on heart, all WUMing aside, can't understand the attitude of Galway fans

It's a sad day for Irish football

But why?
We finished 3 points off top and are probably the most professionaly run club in the Country.It's a great day for Irish Soccer.Do you not think that Irish football needs more clubs with the same attitude and ethos as GUFC?

**gufct** · 04/12/2006, 2:18 PM

I think it is about the Premier A Licence and Setanta Sports not researching their story. We have an executive meeting tonight but we have been told all along that no one will be told before the 11th December and all 21 clubs will be attending a meeting in dublin where they all will be informed individually and it will be then announced to the media.

John Gill and some other el supporters seem to have forgotten that their clubs approved this process over 12 months ago end of story.

**Philly** · 04/12/2006, 2:24 PM

If this is true, I'm extrmemly happy for Galway.

One of the best run clubs in the league, if not the best. Never overspent on players and always keep their heads above water.

Always create a good atmosphere (Alan - what a drummer...).

Have great potential crowdwise and have been one of the most innovative clubs when it comes to marketing ("It's a Tribal Thing").

Great ground too.

Can't see why they shouldn't be in the Premier. I know that if things were done on the pitch they wouldn't be up. Every club in the league at the mo signed up to the new plans, and have to accept whether or not they made the grade.

The only thing about this that upsets me is that if it's true KCFC won't be playing GUFC for a long time possibly. Always a pleasure to host them.

All the best Galwegians.

**ShamTalk** · 04/12/2006, 2:26 PM

The fact that Galway United FC were awarded a Premiership licence basically means that we are in a position to take up a place in the Premiership (if it is offered to us) but we will not be sure until the 12 Premier teams are announced next Monday (11 inst).

My own personal feeling is that we will NOT be playing in the Premier League next season. (I sincerely hope I am wrong).

As it stands, in footballing terms, we are lying 14th in position. (11 Premier League teams from last season plus Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk finishing ahead of us in the First Division). For us to be promoted 2 teams ahead of us in footballing terms will have to be demoted and while club structure, past performances are to be taken into account, I am finding it very difficult to see us "jump" over two teams and to be playing in the Premier League next season.

Again, I hope I am wrong but just think we will miss the boat.

**Conor H** · 04/12/2006, 2:28 PM

Although Setanta appeared to have jumped the gun.....the Club are denying any such confirmation was received....i'm extremely confident we will be in the Premier next season.