10 team league. Good or bad idea?

**jinxy lilywhite** · 17/07/2008, 8:02 AM

Originally Posted by jebus

Two questions though, what game did we play with 10 people watching, including substitutes? And what home game were you at that we barely had more than 10 people?

Posts like yours almost make me happy Galway were promoted ahead of Dundalk

Previous match on the 26th June.

If you want to see proper away support then you should head to Tolka tomorrow night and that is what level away support should be.

**Macy** · 17/07/2008, 8:22 AM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

If you want to see proper away support then you should head to Tolka tomorrow night and that is what level away support should be.

Because 45 minutes down the road, on a Friday, is just the same as Limerick to Dundalk on a Thursday?

**jebus** · 17/07/2008, 8:22 AM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

Previous match on the 26th June.

If you want to see proper away support then you should head to Tolka tomorrow night and that is what level away support should be.

Why bother? I've seen what Dundalk bring when they come to Limerick and it's no better than we do

**eelmonster** · 17/07/2008, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Why bother? I've seen what Dundalk bring when they come to Limerick and it's no better than we do

So what you're saying is, Dundalk's away support matches Limerick's home support?

**Mr A** · 17/07/2008, 12:45 PM

Ah let it go lads FFS.

**micls** · 17/07/2008, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by Macy

I personally think it's a seperate argument, as it doesn't need to be 10 teams to be play an equal number of home and away games, but I thought the figures were fairly clear with the current format that it favoured teams with the extra home game? It may have been the last time a 10 team league was tried and failed, but I think only one team of recent times had won the league with the extra away game (that was Pats 2 in a row). Might have changed since the change back to 12 teams...

I agree that it doesnt have to be 10 teams.

I havent voted in the poll as while I think 10 teams is better than now, that doesnt mean its ideal.

**carrickharp** · 05/11/2008, 8:23 AM

Originally Posted by CelticTiger

Of course there should be a 10 team league! 36 matchdays and no small town/village teams.The way forward in my opinion,oh,and the leagues average attendance will skyrocket,UCD are gone!

Just because ye are safe now you post this comment? No small town/village teams? What is that supposted to mean, I suppose you would have been very happy to see Harps, Galway and Cobh go down and Shels come up?

BTW I still think the ten team division is a bad idea regardless of us staying up or going down next season.

**brianw82** · 05/11/2008, 9:03 AM

For the 1st, maybe someone should look at a wider playoff format? I mean, just look at how competitive the English Championship is. 3 wins in the last 3 games can move a team from 13th up to 6th, so everyone is still playing right 'til the end.

**pineapple stu** · 05/11/2008, 11:18 AM

Next year, it's second and third involved. I liked the previous format (11th Premier and 2nd to 4th in the First).

**jinxy lilywhite** · 05/11/2008, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Next year, it's second and third involved. I liked the previous format (11th Premier and 2nd to 4th in the First).

Personally i think 2 up 2 down is the best way. I think play offs tend to be more beneficial to the premier league sides*. Or 2nd in the first V 9 in the premier.
*This effect could be how the second place side make the playoff (Do they lose the league or just sneak it on the last day)

**pineapple stu** · 05/11/2008, 12:39 PM

Premier sides usually win the play offs alright (Waterford are the only ones to lose from the Premier, I think, and they've done it three times if you include 2006), but the play-offs seem to give a boost to the First Division side's gates, even if it's only for one game. Usual Irish big-game mentality.

**Dodge** · 05/11/2008, 12:42 PM

Where's the "It won't matter either way" option?

**holidaysong** · 05/11/2008, 1:43 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Premier sides usually win the play offs alright (Waterford are the only ones to lose from the Premier, I think, and they've done it three times if you include 2006), but the play-offs seem to give a boost to the First Division side's gates, even if it's only for one game. Usual Irish big-game mentality.

Shamrock Rovers also lost to Dublin City.

The format next year with the winner of 2nd vs. 3rd (one leg) taking on the loser of 8th vs. 9th (one leg) in a two leg affair should be quite good alright. Not sure it's fair on the 8th place club though who might finish 20 points ahead of 9th place and still go down..

**jinxy lilywhite** · 05/11/2008, 2:55 PM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

Shamrock Rovers also lost to Dublin City.

The format next year with the winner of 2nd vs. 3rd (one leg) taking on the loser of 8th vs. 9th (one leg) in a two leg affair should be quite good alright. Not sure it's fair on the 8th place club though who might finish 20 points ahead of 9th place and still go down..

Thats sounds like a bitch. Imagine being bottom for the whole season, getting out on the final day and winning the playoff and beating a side 20 points above you

**gufct** · 05/11/2008, 3:26 PM

I think all bets are off on every front lads until the whole licensing situation is clarified.

**holidaysong** · 05/11/2008, 6:21 PM

Originally Posted by gufct

I think all bets are off on every front lads until the whole licensing situation is clarified.

I can't see the FAI diverting away from their plan. The 10 team premier division is part of their vision for more professional clubs and higher attendances after all..