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| ⚫ | The '''All–Ireland League''' was a name given to a proposed [[all-Ireland]] [[association football|football]] league featuring teams from both the [[Republic of Ireland]] and [[Northern Ireland]].<ref>[http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/allireland-league-eyeing-up-franchise-for-limerick-1313193.html www.independent.ie]</ref> The proposal was abandoned, due to a lack of support from the authorities and clubs within the [[League of Ireland]] and the [[Irish Football League]].<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0915/platinum.html www.rte.ie]</ref> |
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The '''All–Ireland League''' was a name given to a proposed [[All-Ireland]] |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Proposals for the league were spearheaded by Platinum One, a private events management company who met with six [[League of Ireland]] clubs that had grievances with the [[Football Association of (the Republic of) Ireland|FAI]] regarding their participation agreement and the introduction of a wage cap.<ref>[http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/secret-allireland-league-talks-at-advanced-stage-1243934.html |
Proposals for the league were spearheaded by Platinum One, a private events management company who met with six [[League of Ireland]] clubs that had grievances with the [[Football Association of (the Republic of) Ireland|FAI]] regarding their participation agreement and the introduction of a wage cap.<ref>[http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/secret-allireland-league-talks-at-advanced-stage-1243934.html www.independent.ie]</ref> They also met with two [[Irish Football League]] clubs, [[Linfield F.C.|Linfield]] and [[Glentoran F.C.|Glentoran]]. The proposal was abandoned in September 2008 with Platinum One chairman, Fintan Drury, concluding that it would "not be sensible" to take discussions on the proposed breakaway league any further.<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0915/platinum.html www.rte.ie]</ref> The idea never received the full backing of the FAI or the [[Irish Football Association]],<ref>[http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-158272433.html www.encyclopedia.com]</ref> although FAI Chief Executive, [[John Delaney (football administrator)|John Delaney]], clarified that FAI policy would be governed by the wishes of the clubs.<ref>[http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-142458042.html www.encyclopedia.com]</ref> Other concerns over the proposal included the forfeiting of [[European football|European]] places,<ref>[http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/all-ireland-league-may-bring--brighter-future-1243944.html www.independent.ie]</ref> the jurisdiction the league would be under, the exclusion of clubs from the league and several potential problems that may have arisen with [[FIFA]] and [[UEFA]]. Three of the League of Ireland clubs originally involved in the proposal, [[Cork City Football Club|Cork City]], [[Drogheda United F.C.|Drogheda United]] and [[Derry City F.C.|Derry City]], subsequently financially collapsed due to overspending and mismanagement, with the former pair entering [[examinership]] and the latter being evicted from the [[League of Ireland]]. |
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== Clubs == |
== Clubs == |
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Revision as of 15:49, 24 August 2011
The All–Ireland League was a name given to a proposed all-Ireland football league featuring teams from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.[1] The proposal was abandoned, due to a lack of support from the authorities and clubs within the League of Ireland and the Irish Football League.[2]
History
Proposals for the league were spearheaded by Platinum One, a private events management company who met with six League of Ireland clubs that had grievances with the FAI regarding their participation agreement and the introduction of a wage cap.[3] They also met with two Irish Football League clubs, Linfield and Glentoran. The proposal was abandoned in September 2008 with Platinum One chairman, Fintan Drury, concluding that it would "not be sensible" to take discussions on the proposed breakaway league any further.[4] The idea never received the full backing of the FAI or the Irish Football Association,[5] although FAI Chief Executive, John Delaney, clarified that FAI policy would be governed by the wishes of the clubs.[6] Other concerns over the proposal included the forfeiting of European places,[7] the jurisdiction the league would be under, the exclusion of clubs from the league and several potential problems that may have arisen with FIFA and UEFA. Three of the League of Ireland clubs originally involved in the proposal, Cork City, Drogheda United and Derry City, subsequently financially collapsed due to overspending and mismanagement, with the former pair entering examinership and the latter being evicted from the League of Ireland.
Clubs
No definite list of clubs to be included was ever drawn up. Limerick 37 controversially looked set to be included ahead of more established League of Ireland sides.[8]