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So 200 fans in grounds that can hold 5k.

So tallaght, Cork,

Maybe Dundalk (if standing is included) , Galway

Anyone else?

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for as long as social distancing is in place then there can’t be football, can’t put the players at risk for our entertainment

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Gather a full analysis of facilities at every LOI ground and training ground will be undertaken before the idea of letting players/people into it will be entertained. A pandemic may succeed where licensing fails.
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very good idea that daragh, lad at bohs selling virtual tickets for bohs games plus pints burgers etc, heading for two grand so far and sales of the just released blue shirt very good. Do like that pats idea though could be a constant earner.
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Originally posted by nvidic nvidic wrote:

Bought a jersey there, umbro/Bray doing free shipping over €50, was previously a tenner which put me off buying it, I'd say they're doing the same for all of their clubs in the loi 
Exactly, they'll all be desparate for the money.
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Bought a jersey there, umbro/Bray doing free shipping over €50, was previously a tenner which put me off buying it, I'd say they're doing the same for all of their clubs in the loi 
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Originally posted by FrankosHereNow FrankosHereNow wrote:

Originally posted by oldbilly oldbilly wrote:

won’t resume in June July august or any other time this year. Why? Because gobsh*tes are spreading this .it appears the thick paddy jokes do indeed have a real basis.
England want to start back in April.
I can’t see it. I think they feel they have to have a contingency plan for a best case scenario and look prepared. 
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Originally posted by oldbilly oldbilly wrote:

won’t resume in June July august or any other time this year. Why? Because gobsh*tes are spreading this .it appears the thick paddy jokes do indeed have a real basis.
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that resume date will be pushed back
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won’t resume in June July august or any other time this year. Why? Because gobsh*tes are spreading this .it appears the thick paddy jokes do indeed have a real basis.
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I see Drogheda are offering free entry for home and away fans when the season resumes. Good gesture but you feel fans will be hesitant to take up the offer if the league resumes before people are reassured the pandemic is over (which going by their estimate of June, is far too early).
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it’s all clubs that will be affected including Rovers and Dundalk as not alone have they no gate revenue I’m sure some of their sponsors will be affected by the downturn. This has destroyed some businesses in less than a month god knows what will happen if it goes beyond three months.

I’m uploading the cessation details of over half our staff to revenue as I type this.
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Originally posted by Drumcondra 69er Drumcondra 69er wrote:


Sligo pulled the trigger. Very sad to see. 

https://www.sligorovers.com/club-statement-update-from-management-committee/

Club statement: Update from management committee
March 19, 2020
Sligo Rovers have today reached the extremely difficult decision to implement temporary layoffs for all management, players and administration staff due to the shutdown of the League of Ireland for the past two weeks and foreseeable future.

Following intensive talks in the last week involving the National League Executive Committee, the PFAI and the FAI, along with receiving government guidance, the club felt there was no option but to come to this conclusion in order to prioritise long-term employment both in football and administrative roles at Sligo Rovers. 

We acknowledge ongoing efforts to find a solution from all parties and we recognise that it is an evolving situation. However we must act today in the best interest of our club in the long-term. 

Last Tuesday An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar outlined that the Coronavirus crisis would extend into a lengthy period. 

This was an expected announcement and made it even clearer to us that League of Ireland football cannot resume until the summer at the earliest, and likely later. 

Our income streams, like nearly all other businesses in the country, have been decimated and we simply cannot afford to function at our full cost level while having little or no income. 

To do anything else would be reckless and would put the very future of Sligo Rovers under severe threat.

We have taken the following measures:

1) Club employees will be paid in accordance with government support for businesses forced to lay off employees temporarily. All staff have been informed of this. 

2) All players and employees will be able to return to their regular wage upon the resumption of the League of Ireland. A date will be agreed in due course.

3) All staff have been put on this measure, no exceptions have been made, from the manager to players to administrative staff to ground maintenance personnel.

4) Players from outside of Ireland have been given assistance to return home and most have done so.

5) We will do our utmost to support our employees where possible over the coming months. 

As a club we have operated as the most consistent completely full-time employer in the League of Ireland since our return to the Premier Division 15 years ago.

Taking this step today has been the hardest decision we have undertaken in our role of committee members, but we feel it is the correct one, we need to be decisive and show leadership to preserve our club. 

We add that not one member of our board is paid in any way or receive any expense, many other volunteers give endless commitment to Sligo Rovers too. 

Our priority has always been our club, and our staff, as an organisation immersed in and funded by the local community.

The road forward from this crisis is not a clear one, we know this temporary measure will have a major impact in the lives of our staff. We are taking it to ensure there is a future. 

We also recognise the widespread business closures in the area which is very visible in any drive through Sligo town and county. The effects this will have on our community will be significant.

We know it will also bring great concern to our fans and sponsors. Our community and supporter base provides extraordinary support that defies logic and helps sustain our club. 

Our promise as a committee is to get through this period and return with a sustainable and healthy Sligo Rovers. 



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Originally posted by Cabra Hoop Cabra Hoop wrote:

Originally posted by thebronze14 thebronze14 wrote:

Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

That's a far better way of supporting the club because it is obvious and you get something for it.

There's no harm in clubs advertising on social media that people should buy jerseys, with some way of donating an extra ten or fifteen or even twenty quid while they're at it to support the club and the jobs of those working for the clubs.
Supporting your club in any way is good SD. I want my club to survive this, this is much more important than getting anything in return
 
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I agree entirely that supporting the club in any way is good; the point is you are more likely to get people to actually do something and pay something if they get something in return. It's very easy to post a link on twitter or facebook saying "give your club a few quid" without actually doing it. It's about figuring out what's effective.
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Originally posted by thebronze14 thebronze14 wrote:

Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

That's a far better way of supporting the club because it is obvious and you get something for it.

There's no harm in clubs advertising on social media that people should buy jerseys, with some way of donating an extra ten or fifteen or even twenty quid while they're at it to support the club and the jobs of those working for the clubs.
Supporting your club in any way is good SD. I want my club to survive this, this is much more important than getting anything in return
 
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Sligo pulled the trigger. Very sad to see. 

https://www.sligorovers.com/club-statement-update-from-management-committee/

Club statement: Update from management committee
March 19, 2020
Sligo Rovers have today reached the extremely difficult decision to implement temporary layoffs for all management, players and administration staff due to the shutdown of the League of Ireland for the past two weeks and foreseeable future.

Following intensive talks in the last week involving the National League Executive Committee, the PFAI and the FAI, along with receiving government guidance, the club felt there was no option but to come to this conclusion in order to prioritise long-term employment both in football and administrative roles at Sligo Rovers. 

We acknowledge ongoing efforts to find a solution from all parties and we recognise that it is an evolving situation. However we must act today in the best interest of our club in the long-term. 

Last Tuesday An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar outlined that the Coronavirus crisis would extend into a lengthy period. 

This was an expected announcement and made it even clearer to us that League of Ireland football cannot resume until the summer at the earliest, and likely later. 

Our income streams, like nearly all other businesses in the country, have been decimated and we simply cannot afford to function at our full cost level while having little or no income. 

To do anything else would be reckless and would put the very future of Sligo Rovers under severe threat.

We have taken the following measures:

1) Club employees will be paid in accordance with government support for businesses forced to lay off employees temporarily. All staff have been informed of this. 

2) All players and employees will be able to return to their regular wage upon the resumption of the League of Ireland. A date will be agreed in due course.

3) All staff have been put on this measure, no exceptions have been made, from the manager to players to administrative staff to ground maintenance personnel.

4) Players from outside of Ireland have been given assistance to return home and most have done so.

5) We will do our utmost to support our employees where possible over the coming months. 

As a club we have operated as the most consistent completely full-time employer in the League of Ireland since our return to the Premier Division 15 years ago.

Taking this step today has been the hardest decision we have undertaken in our role of committee members, but we feel it is the correct one, we need to be decisive and show leadership to preserve our club. 

We add that not one member of our board is paid in any way or receive any expense, many other volunteers give endless commitment to Sligo Rovers too. 

Our priority has always been our club, and our staff, as an organisation immersed in and funded by the local community.

The road forward from this crisis is not a clear one, we know this temporary measure will have a major impact in the lives of our staff. We are taking it to ensure there is a future. 

We also recognise the widespread business closures in the area which is very visible in any drive through Sligo town and county. The effects this will have on our community will be significant.

We know it will also bring great concern to our fans and sponsors. Our community and supporter base provides extraordinary support that defies logic and helps sustain our club. 

Our promise as a committee is to get through this period and return with a sustainable and healthy Sligo Rovers. 
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