Limerick 37 academy

**dutchie** · 03/03/2007, 9:37 AM

Can someone give more information on the academy.
I saw that Limerick had an academy for players u11 to u15,just wondering is this open to players of limerick district only,or would it be open to players playing in Limerick Desmond schoolboy league or Limerick county schoolboy league.
I saw last week that Limerick Desmond league u12 team beat Limerick district 1 nil and by all accounts it should have been more.

**limerickblue** · 03/03/2007, 3:21 PM

Yes,i would also be interested to hear on this accadamy. i was actually present at the desmond against the city as my cousin was playing for the city, but i would have to agree that the city boys were paid of the field by the desmonds. there whole midfield should some amount of quality, they seem to be very well organised this year, there was one player of particular intrest, I seen him play for mungret against fairview last year and i was suprised to see him lining out for the desmonds. his name was barry he looked like an unbelivable talentmungret will be upset to lose him. cum on the blues

**muls world** · 03/03/2007, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by limerickblue

Yes,i would also be interested to hear on this accadamy. i was actually present at the desmond against the city as my cousin was playing for the city, but i would have to agree that the city boys were paid of the field by the desmonds. there whole midfield should some amount of quality, they seem to be very well organised this year, there was one player of particular intrest, I seen him play for mungret against fairview last year and i was suprised to see him lining out for the desmonds. his name was barry he looked like an unbelivable talentmungret will be upset to lose him. cum on the blues

That player is Barry O'Connell, plays for Kildimo

**limerickblue** · 04/03/2007, 3:21 PM

Well quality player he iss. there was also two quick feeted wingers playing and the right back did briilant donkiey work. so any news on this accadamy.

**Old keeper** · 04/03/2007, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by limerickblue

Well quality player he iss. there was also two quick feeted wingers playing and the right back did briilant donkiey work. so any news on this accadamy.

The academy you speak of is run by the LDSL L37 will be assisting in the development of this and also in establishing a youth academy for U17s and 18s

**4tothefloor** · 05/03/2007, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by Old keeper

The academy you speak of is run by the LDSL L37 will be assisting in the development of this and also in establishing a youth academy for U17s and 18s

So that means the Desmond and County players are left out in the cold again? This is not right, Limerick senior football belongs to the whole county, not just the city. There was a few from the county at the launch the other night too. In addition to the Desmond schoolboys beating the LDSL, the Desmond juniors beat the LDL Oscar Traynor team recently as well. At the moment some of the better players are out in the county, yet I bet ye didn't even bother having a look at any of them.......While I know the club is just finding its feet, this is something that will have to be rectified in the future, I don't agree with the county leagues being left out of the loop. Ye won't be filling that stadium in Jackman Park if ye continue to ignore the county

**Needtoknow** · 05/03/2007, 7:25 AM

Originally Posted by 4tothefloor

So that means the Desmond and County players are left out in the cold again? This is not right, Limerick senior football belongs to the whole county, not just the city. There was a few from the county at the launch the other night too. In addition to the Desmond schoolboys beating the LDSL, the Desmond juniors beat the LDL Oscar Traynor team recently as well. At the moment some of the better players are out in the county, yet I bet ye didn't even bother having a look at any of them.......While I know the club is just finding its feet, this is something that will have to be rectified in the future, I don't agree with the county leagues being left out of the loop. Ye won't be filling that stadium in Jackman Park if ye continue to ignore the county

Totally agree! Is this the case Old Keeper?

**shelbourne1904** · 05/03/2007, 8:12 AM

I believe the Desmond and County leagues will have a seperate Academy under their own CDO???

**Lim till i die** · 05/03/2007, 8:13 AM

Originally Posted by shelbourne1904

I believe the Desmond and County leagues will have a seperate Academy under their own CDO???

But where does that leave them with regards to L37?? Are L37 only going to look at the city lads

**magpies** · 05/03/2007, 1:54 PM

Originally Posted by shelbourne1904

I believe the Desmond and County leagues will have a seperate Academy under their own CDO???

This doesn't make much sence to me, it should be all the one

**limerickblue** · 05/03/2007, 5:24 PM

Well i supose the county and desmonds are being left in the cold again it is nothing new.So the desmond leauge beat the district leauge in a match and the senior football team is oferring development to the less talented players,i am not being disrespectful but there was much more talent on show for the desmonds. Old keeper COME ON and get that club to see some sense,because the crowds will disapear when they realise the talent is not being nurtioured.!!!!!

**limerickblue** · 05/03/2007, 5:28 PM

So this accadamy limerick 37 is talking about is not a accadamy, it is a district team, typical lies, why is nobody ever straight with the fans

**4tothefloor** · 05/03/2007, 10:32 PM

I think you're being a bit harsh there limerickblue, the club is only after starting up, but it is a pity that they haven't looked at the Desmond as already there are players out there better than what L37 have signed......

I wouldn't be having a go at Ger Finnin but L37 are saying that this club belongs to the people and everyone that kicks a football in Limerick. Therefore that should absolutely include the county leagues as well. U don't see Munster Rugby ignoring the county rugby clubs like Bruff, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale........

**Old keeper** · 05/03/2007, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by 4tothefloor

So that means the Desmond and County players are left out in the cold again? This is not right, Limerick senior football belongs to the whole county, not just the city. There was a few from the county at the launch the other night too. In addition to the Desmond schoolboys beating the LDSL, the Desmond juniors beat the LDL Oscar Traynor team recently as well. At the moment some of the better players are out in the county, yet I bet ye didn't even bother having a look at any of them.......While I know the club is just finding its feet, this is something that will have to be rectified in the future, I don't agree with the county leagues being left out of the loop. Ye won't be filling that stadium in Jackman Park if ye continue to ignore the county

Hi 4

Now where did I say that there would be a city academy? I said that L37 would be assisting the LDSL and also establishing a U17/18 Academy. The club is very proud of the county connection and will ENSURE that every effort is made to support the county teams in development, in fact L37 was represented at the meeting between limerick county council and the FAI to make sure that a full time FAI employee would be appointed to concentrate on the County. We see the city and county as one unit and while there are issues with the geographical area being governed by different bodies the ultimate goal is the same "Strong Sustainable Soccer" in all areas

Now lets all remember that some replies are short becaues we are all very busy, please do not read between lines that do not exist. the club is only 1 month old, in a recent interview on radio in the county the club made it crystal clear that we want to see a strong county set up and want to harness the historical support that always existed for senior soccer in the county.

Regarding the viewing of players, to be totally honest we had no time to view players that we had not already seen and there was a rush to sign any available players. We have a small squad and will be looking to bolster this in June when the junior season is over so at that time we will most likely have a selection process in place.

Now please dont have me replying like this again take the club at face value WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL SOCCER IS DEVELOPED.

**Old keeper** · 05/03/2007, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by limerickblue

Well i supose the county and desmonds are being left in the cold again it is nothing new.So the desmond leauge beat the district leauge in a match and the senior football team is oferring development to the less talented players,i am not being disrespectful but there was much more talent on show for the desmonds. Old keeper COME ON and get that club to see some sense,because the crowds will disapear when they realise the talent is not being nurtioured.!!!!!

Hi Blue

Dont rush to judge We are working towards a common goal and will make sure the county is developed at the same pace as the city.

**Fairkop** · 05/03/2007, 11:48 PM

sorry oldkeeper but maybe someone should have explained to you that you will spend many wasted lines replying to the many misinformed members of that small cartel who profess to know everything based on rumour and heresay.i wish you lots of luck and patience....with this lot you will need it.

**the hoops** · 06/03/2007, 6:43 AM

looks like mr.finnan is wanting to run lim37 like he done ldmc hope it doesnt turn out the say way

**LFC in Exile** · 06/03/2007, 7:28 AM

Originally Posted by the hoops

looks like mr.finnan is wanting to run lim37 like he done ldmc hope it doesnt turn out the say way

Hoops, well out of order.

**leather** · 06/03/2007, 7:28 AM

Suprise, suprise, the hoops dont want anybody but their cronies to run(front) any form of football in limk.The loss of ger finnan is a massive blow AGAINIST Limk junior football.Good to see that the interim comm'ttee have disabled the web site and are already cancelling games at the behest of their real masters.
Its amazing the the hoops cant stand anybody who shows a even a small bit of knowledge and modernity..

**Old keeper** · 06/03/2007, 7:38 AM

Originally Posted by the hoops

looks like mr.finnan is wanting to run lim37 like he done ldmc hope it doesnt turn out the say way

Hi Hoops

If you care to expand we could engage in a discussion, but it's hard to beat a negative oneliner!

I dont think this is the fourm to discuss this but I will engage with you in the junior section if you wish.

Here's an idea, how about if anyone who knocks something had to come up with an alternative proposal!!! But wait that would mean that most would be silent.