National League

**johnmayo** · 31/08/2007, 12:28 PM

does anyone know the status of the proposed National League, according to Noel king it was to be up and running by the end of this year.

**pool 7** · 01/09/2007, 12:57 PM

No word on a NATIONAL WOMENS LEAGUE !!!!!!! But womens soccer needs it ASAP not in ten years time????. Mr King has said he would have a National up and running by 2007.But what i hear its a long way off.Think he approched eircom league!!!NO great responce.

**rasper** · 02/09/2007, 7:08 PM

national league on it s way in 2008 maybe only eight teams in it.but it 9is a start so well done noel king

**olegunnar** · 02/09/2007, 8:33 PM

think there was some talk of how with fai now running premier and 1st div, they wanted to wait til they had a year of that before branching out into womens nat league.

makes sense,

not that all clubs will need to be eircom league clubs, but there will be some,

**pool 7** · 03/09/2007, 9:05 AM

Well rasper.you seem confident there will be a national league in 2008.Have you more info for us!!!! Eight teams who are they???Any idea on structure!!! Wouldnt clap Mr king on the back yet.

**libero4** · 03/09/2007, 11:11 AM

There has been no discussion whatever with clubs regarding a national league. How can a league be started without any research being done. Cant see how things will change by 2008.

**rasper** · 03/09/2007, 12:55 PM

Of course there has discussions with teams and managers with regards to the league this is all ready to be rolled out next year if you were not consulted its your fault not anyone else.

**pool 7** · 03/09/2007, 1:35 PM

Rasper you seem to have all the info!! but your not telling us.Come on what teams and managers have discussed the format for a national league.Where were the meetings held??? Is it going to be a eircom league format e.g. shels,rovers,bohs,sligo r,longford etc

**rasper** · 03/09/2007, 4:23 PM

send me p.m and will get back to you pool7

**libero4** · 03/09/2007, 5:20 PM

Rasper I would also like to know who has been consulted. I am very involved in ladies soccer and I dont know of anyone who has been approached on the subject. Is this just a Dublin thing.

**Number9** · 03/09/2007, 5:24 PM

Originally Posted by rasper

Of course there has discussions with teams and managers with regards to the league this is all ready to be rolled out next year if you were not consulted its your fault not anyone else.

rasper,
You can't put up a post like this without putting some meat on the bones. Are League representative teams involved, for example Mayo League, or is it existing bonefide CLUB teams only. 8 teams isn't very much and since most things soccer (and Mr King) are Dublin based I'd have to assume that most of them would be based there despite 3 of this years semi finalists coming from Galway, Clare and Cork.

**olegunnar** · 03/09/2007, 7:52 PM

any national league would prob start on a regional basis. entry would be open to clubs that can provide certain standards, with it being a national league, there will have to be some kind of licensing system in place, but this would mainly concern facilities, underage development, coach qualifications.

If and when it starts, it has to be started RIGHT.

If all of us that are involved in clubs are positive and patient, this will come about. a regional league, with a stronger senior cup comp. also, stronger representation at uefa cup level.

**pool 7** · 04/09/2007, 10:07 AM

Rasper,no need for p.m. We are all soccer people just concerned about the development of a national league.You seem to have some info!!! SO WHY NOT SHARE IT!!!

**pool 7** · 04/09/2007, 10:34 AM

olegunnar.We need some info on the development of a league.I think the people involved in womens soccer have been very positive and patient.Must agree it has to be right!!Standards must be set,Money is going to be a key issue,

**Number9** · 04/09/2007, 5:16 PM

Olegunner,

Are you merely suggesting or passing on a summarised proposal?

**pool 7** · 05/09/2007, 9:25 AM

johnmayo where have you gone,You started this debate and we are not hearing from you!! I think you said in the past you were a committee member of the WFAI.Correct me if im wrong?? Maybe you might be able to find some info for us,you might have a contact.

**pool 7** · 05/09/2007, 9:27 AM

Come on rasper,still waiting!!!!!!!!!!

**olegunnar** · 06/09/2007, 8:52 PM

In my opinion, any WNL development will follow the current Eircom U21 League system,...

Regionalised, League leading to championship system, seperate cup competition, Eircom & Non-Eircom clubs involved.

Why not link it to U18 Gaynor cup as well - encourage players of that age to continue playing further into adulthood -

Just my own thoughts, any chance of getting some meeting arranged to have NK listen to our thoughts???