Limerick Premier Division 2007/08

**mulla** · 15/05/2008, 9:17 AM

Originally Posted by starman

prob been said before but what about summer leagues. i mean with so many games called off during the season the way it is its hard on players to remain fully fit. even with training. same season as league of ireland.
dont they play that way in mayo or someplace

ya would be a good idea alright,have to agree about the quality of some of the pitches in the city,they are brutal regardless of the weather,ours(batemen)is a prime example

**whitestripe** · 15/05/2008, 9:19 AM

Cut the premier league to 10 teams
Set a minimum pitch standard / club facility standard
Linesmen at games
Play on Saturdays - recover Sundays

**mulla** · 15/05/2008, 9:21 AM

Originally Posted by whitestripe

Cut the premier league to 10 teams
Set a minimum pitch standard / club facility standard
Linesmen at games
Play on Saturdays - recover Sundays

great if the ldmc went along with it
only the premier?

**whitestripe** · 15/05/2008, 9:29 AM

Originally Posted by mulla

ya would be a good idea alright,have to agree about the quality of some of the pitches in the city,they are brutal regardless of the weather,ours(batemen)is a prime example

If pitches were rolled more often it would make for a better game, I am sure people watching games on a Sunday would like to see a few more passess put together rather than the kick and chase game that players are forced to play due to the condition of some pitches.

Set a standard for pitches and facilities and enforce these standards, its a win win for clubs that are willing to meet it. better game to watch = improved gate takings?

**superhero** · 15/05/2008, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by whitestripe

Cut the premier league to 10 teams
Set a minimum pitch standard / club facility standard
Linesmen at games
Play on Saturdays - recover Sundays

Great plan, but the good old LDMC are not the greatest organisation in the world to listen not to mention follow up on a good idea, muppets!!
Good idea though!

**whitestripe** · 15/05/2008, 10:22 AM

Just to offer a counter arguement

League cut to 10 - clubs struggling might strongly object, knoock on effect through the leagues

games played on a Sunday because people work Sat and the matches would clash with Rugby in the city?

Clubs can request linesman at games but they need to be paid?

In fairness clubs are trying to improve their facilities and pitch standards and they have got better over the years. But its few in each club that are doing the work of many, a thankless task in many respects.

**whitestripe** · 15/05/2008, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by mulla

great if the ldmc went along with it
only the premier?

Don't see why it should only apply to the premier league, but its probably the best starting point as clubs involved in this league tend to be more organised.

**Noddy** · 15/05/2008, 10:50 AM

I have to agree. For how many years now have we seen no improvements on how the league is run.The standard of the football is deteriorating every year. Things I would like to see improved are:
Premier league games to kick off at 11.30 at the earliest. (For the sake of an hour alot more people would go to these games)
Good point above too about there should be a standard for pitches/facilities for the top division.
The situation with the oscar traynor team has been a disgrace for the past few seasons and has never been dealt with.

**lifegoeson** · 15/05/2008, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by mulla

ya would be a good idea alright,have to agree about the quality of some of the pitches in the city,they are brutal regardless of the weather,ours(batemen)is a prime example

it kinda goes against clubs at the moment. with clubs spending alot of money on thier pitches over the summer to be ready for winter and it only takes one game and the pitch is nackered for months on end. summer league would attract more people to games, involve more kids, become more popular with existing players.

**lifegoeson** · 15/05/2008, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by whitestripe

Cut the premier league to 10 teams
Set a minimum pitch standard / club facility standard
Linesmen at games
Play on Saturdays - recover Sundays

only problem here is, its bloody hard enough to get the ref's to show up as is never mind relying on two extra lines men

**abbeyvale** · 15/05/2008, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Noddy

I have to agree. For how many years now have we seen no improvements on how the league is run.The standard of the football is deteriorating every year. Things I would like to see improved are:
Premier league games to kick off at 11.30 at the earliest. (For the sake of an hour alot more people would go to these games)
Good point above too about there should be a standard for pitches/facilities for the top division.
The situation with the oscar traynor team has been a disgrace for the past few seasons and has never been dealt with.

I agree with maybe a noon kick off for all Junior games on a Sunday.
Not only does it give the players rest on one of their days off work, but would also encourage more supporters, rather than having to go and watch a game at 10.30 on a Sunday morning.

Just imagine, players meeting at 10.45/11.00 for a 12 kick off, and supporters strolling along at 12 for the game............perfect.

And I'm sure the refs would like it too, but it would alomost put an end to most of the 2.30 Sunday kick off's (as some refs that do a 10.30 game often also do a 2.30 game at the moment on Sunday's) unless the 2.30 kick off became a 3/3.30pm kick off......

**lifegoeson** · 15/05/2008, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by abbeyvale

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Just imagine, players meeting at 10.45/11.00 for a 12 kick off, and supporters strolling along at 12 for the game............perfect.

And I'm sure the refs would like it too, but it would alomost put an end to most of the 2.30 Sunday kick off's (as some refs that do a 10.30 game often also do a 2.30 game at the moment on Sunday's) unless the 2.30 kick off became a 3/3.30pm kick off......

in dublin dont they play the lower league games on a sat instead on sunday afternoon could be an option in limerick

**Noddy** · 15/05/2008, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by abbeyvale

I agree with maybe a noon kick off for all Junior games on a Sunday.
Not only does it give the players rest on one of their days off work, but would also encourage more supporters, rather than having to go and watch a game at 10.30 on a Sunday morning.

Just imagine, players meeting at 10.45/11.00 for a 12 kick off, and supporters strolling along at 12 for the game............perfect.

And I'm sure the refs would like it too, but it would alomost put an end to most of the 2.30 Sunday kick off's (as some refs that do a 10.30 game often also do a 2.30 game at the moment on Sunday's) unless the 2.30 kick off became a 3/3.30pm kick off......

For the sake of an hour it would make a big difference

**abbeyvale** · 15/05/2008, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Noddy

For the sake of an hour it would make a big difference

I agree, but the LDMC unfortunatly have the last say, and they dont like CHANGE.

**Philbert** · 15/05/2008, 12:35 PM

Probably just as well balla B cant get promoted.
2 league trips to Bateman every season would be harsh on anyone

**Philbert** · 15/05/2008, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by whitestripe

Cut the premier league to 10 teams
Set a minimum pitch standard / club facility standard
Linesmen at games
Play on Saturdays - recover Sundays

The pitch idea is good. How would you go about setting this "club facility standard". If a team without adequate facilites got promoted, would they then be told "sorry lads, your clubhouse is'nt up to the standard, back down ye go"

**abbeyvale** · 15/05/2008, 1:02 PM

Originally Posted by are you serious

best of luck tonight to alan and all the star lads,would be sad to see a great junior club like star out of the premier again

Cheers, Its a long shot for us to stay up at this stage, but sure we'll see how it goes.

**abbeyvale** · 15/05/2008, 1:02 PM

Originally Posted by BrassBalls

I think thats very true, its the handful who have the interest of the club at heart, to blame the ldmc is a bit off the mark though every club should strive to have the same set up as the boro's pike's and fairviews of this town. Too many clubs dont have the drive and ambition

Or money!!!

**Jock MIB** · 15/05/2008, 1:15 PM

Originally Posted by BrassBalls

I think thats very true, its the handful who have the interest of the club at heart, to blame the ldmc is a bit off the mark though every club should strive to have the same set up as the boro's pike's and fairviews of this town. Too many clubs dont have the drive and ambition

wont be too bad if you get killmallock away in the first couple of weeks of the season, hate to be going out there on a wet day in feb.

oh you mean like KIlmallock , Herbertstown and Charleville who actually have very good facilities up to these premier standards. Also when they build a new changing area Newport will be one of the best places to play in next couple of years. But thats right you wont have the DRIVE OR THE AMBITION to go out to these County Teams