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Post by kerryman on Nov 8, 2022 19:27:30 GMT
The Women's National League is flourishing, with as expected, Galway United confirmed to replace the defunct Galway WFC, and the arrival of Shamrock Rovers bringing the division up to 11 teams: www.fai.ie/domestic/news/new-teams-to-join-sse-airtricity-wnl-in-2023Barring disaster, Kerry should get similar good news in the male second tier shortly, but no date for that announcement has been forthcoming yet.
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Post by kerryman on Nov 13, 2022 19:05:03 GMT
So, the curtain came down on the 2022 season this weekend - firstly, UCD won 1-0 against Waterford on Friday in the promotion/relegation playoff final to secure their top tier status for 2023. Then today, in domestic soccer's blue riband event, Derry City defeated Shelbourne 4-0 in front of a 32,412 attendance at Lansdowne Road to secure their first FAI Cup since 2012, in a record victory margin in the century of the event.
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Post by kerryman on Nov 15, 2022 17:01:59 GMT
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Post by kerryman on Nov 16, 2022 13:53:45 GMT
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Post by malc on Nov 16, 2022 15:34:54 GMT
So, the curtain came down on the 2022 season this weekend - firstly, UCD won 1-0 against Waterford on Friday in the promotion/relegation playoff final to secure their top tier status for 2023. Then today, in domestic soccer's blue riband event, Derry City defeated Shelbourne 4-0 in front of a 32,412 attendance at Lansdowne Road to secure their first FAI Cup since 2012, in a record victory margin in the century of the event. Looked like it kicked off royally at this one from a few pics I've seen on Faceache?
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Post by kerryman on Nov 17, 2022 12:52:11 GMT
More light than heat, literally, both around Ringsend beforehand, and at the ground itself.
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Post by kerryman on Nov 17, 2022 13:58:08 GMT
Cork City, who have been a supporter-owned club since 2011, have recommended acceptance of a takeover bid by Kildare-based businessman Dermot Usher. It's regrettable that they don't consider it possible to compete with the major Dublin clubs and Derry under their current model, but the prospective owner has pledged to involve the supporters trust in decision making: www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41008763.html
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Post by vicar on Nov 17, 2022 17:58:24 GMT
Cork City, who have been a supporter-owned club since 2011, have recommended acceptance of a takeover bid by Kildare-based businessman Dermot Usher. It's regrettable that they don't consider it possible to compete with the major Dublin clubs and Derry under their current model, but the prospective owner has pledged to involve the supporters trust in decision making: www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41008763.htmlGood to hear about Supporter involvement, we've got a really good new owner but I think he could do more in this area.
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Post by ricky on Nov 17, 2022 19:05:06 GMT
More light than heat, literally, both around Ringsend beforehand, and at the ground itself. Have you any interest in football in the North? The only reason I say it is I did a lot of work with the Irish FA in the noughties trying to promote the League Cup, I worked a lot with Ian Stewart, ex QPR, we managed to get Michel Platini to Mourneview, Glenavon’s ground for the Final in 2009, Portadown v Newry City, he was a miserable sod, even with the little kids when we did a photo shoot but either way, was quite a coup for the IFA.
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Post by kerryman on Nov 17, 2022 19:44:21 GMT
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Post by vicar on Nov 19, 2022 10:52:44 GMT
The problem is those with the better budgets have the better academies, City are sweeping up all the local talent at the moment, we could benefit from their cast offs but they're going to get the best.
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Post by kerryman on Nov 23, 2022 8:43:58 GMT
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Post by timberwolf on Nov 23, 2022 9:07:35 GMT
So, the curtain came down on the 2022 season this weekend - Just a quick couple of questions. How long has the league of ireland played in the summer and has attendances gone up because of this.
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Post by kerryman on Nov 23, 2022 11:45:25 GMT
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Post by kerryman on Dec 4, 2022 19:57:24 GMT
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