Shelbourne FC Demoted to First Division - All Purpose Thread

**David** · 31/01/2007, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by bohs til i die

David

The reason people have little sympathy for Shels is simple. They were spending money that everybody knew they hadnt got, they were spending money taking every issue that went against them to arbitration/court/tribunal in order to win the titles, they spent money trying to keep players even though they werent paying them [and losing a fortune at the same time] and they have the most gullible bunch of idiots supporting them who had too much faith in Ollie Byrne and were not prepared to believe what everyone told them over the past 5 years.

In May 2005, a group of Shels fans held up a banner with "J€A�OU$" written on it because they had signed 3 Bohs players they couldnt afford. I wonder who is Jealous now.

If what I am hearing is true, next season's fixture list wont contain Shelbourne. I for one wont shed a tear although I will regret not having one last chance to gloat.

As Bohs Partisan says elwewhere, a few more team north and south of the border and we'll have an all-Ireland league before w eknow it, bring it on.

I can fully understand where you are coming from mate but being merely an interested observer from a distance I do not get the same sense of rivalry and depth of feeling that you guys have. I can appreciate what you are saying though as there was a similar situation up here with Coleraine and to a lesser extent Ards, both who were living beyond their means, enticing players from clubs and in Ards case even selling their ground to do so, but both failing to get any success with Ards rapidly heading towards oblivion and still homeless. However in both situations I felt sorry for the genuine supporters who do not make such decisions, merely go along week in week out to support their team.

**OneRedArmy** · 31/01/2007, 12:23 AM

This whole episode makes me feel like the kid in the Fast Show sketch who jumped around shouting "Brilliaaaaannnttt" at the top of his voice.

The whole Sligo v Pats issue doesn`t really interest me, but if past behaviour is an accurate barometer, the rulebook probably had nothing to do with the decision.

**dcfcsteve** · 31/01/2007, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by R�iteoir

and any more posts crying the Internet equivalent of "J'Accuse" (aka WUM) shall be deleted.

Who's Jack Hughes......?

Is he a WUM...?

**Dodge** · 31/01/2007, 5:38 AM

So is this the official, lets all hope Shels die thread? We've loads of them on the Pats MB, but then we've more reason than most to...

**floatinghoop** · 31/01/2007, 7:01 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

So is this the official, lets all hope Shels die thread? We've loads of them on the Pats MB, but then we've more reason than most to...

In that case, then I hope they don't die. I don't want them in Europe next season and if there were irregularities with their licencing application then I want them relegated, but that would be in their own interests anyway. Shels is a real club, not a franchise, and they have given me some great games of football to watch over the years.

**Dodge** · 31/01/2007, 7:16 AM

Originally Posted by floatinghoop

In that case, then I hope they don't die. I don't want them in Europe next season and if there were irregularities with their licencing application then I want them relegated, but that would be in their own interests anyway. Shels is a real club, not a franchise, and they have given me some great games of football to watch over the years.

I've no problem with any other club on this island. Just Shels. I've no problem with anybody wishing them well (as many have here and elsewhere)

**Terry** · 31/01/2007, 7:31 AM

Originally Posted by Soper

I don't want to see your club go out of business, I want it to be taken over by the fans and run properly

Thats the way I would like to see shels go too.

**A face** · 31/01/2007, 7:32 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

I think I'd pack in eL football, if City ever fold.
Don't think I could ever invest so much time and emotion in another club.

Yeah right, you'd be down Colemans park faster than the rest of us

**Terry** · 31/01/2007, 7:37 AM

Best of luck to Pats, we in the west know how great it feels to be "invited" into a competition !!!!!!

**Dodge** · 31/01/2007, 7:42 AM

Originally Posted by Terry

Best of luck to Pats, we in the west know how great it feels to be "invited" into a competition !!!!!!

Strange feeling last night alright.

**BohsFans** · 31/01/2007, 7:42 AM

Originally Posted by SligoBrewer

i believe their were there by francis cassidy..

btw you post like a spoilt child SligoBrewer!

**Mental Man** · 31/01/2007, 7:45 AM

According to the star this morning, shels have also now withdrawn from the champions league and are going to volunteer to be demoted to the 1st division, if so that means the blues will automatically take their spot in the premiere division, if so justice at last and F**k Delaney and the FAI.

**BohsPartisan** · 31/01/2007, 7:50 AM

Originally Posted by Gareth

As for your all wishing Shels will go out of business, well the feasting on others misery will only lead to indigestion.

So does Christmas dinner but I still enjoy it.

**Dodge** · 31/01/2007, 7:56 AM

http://www.rte.ie/sport/2007/0131/shelbourne.html

Shels set to withdraw from Champions League

No real meat to the headline though

**Terry** · 31/01/2007, 8:01 AM

Originally Posted by Mental Man

if so justice at last and F**k Delaney and the FAI.

That kind of attitude will get ye relegated again !!!!!

I wouldnt pin all my hopes though on what the star says.

**Dodge** · 31/01/2007, 8:03 AM

Its strongly rumoured in Dublin football circles. From what I hear the highest level Shels could possibly play at next season is First division.

Absolutely no chance of playing in Europe