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Limerick manager Tommy Barrett admits he's not surprised by the club's imminent demise

Speaking to Off the Ball this evening, Barrett said it was a “huge blow” as the county now faces the prospect of no League of Ireland club for the first time since 1937.

LIMERICK MANAGER TOMMY Barrett has admitted that the club’s imminent liquidation has not come as a major surprise

Speaking to Off the Ball this evening after South Western Circuit Court in Ennis removed court protection from the company behind the League of Ireland outfit, Barrett said it was a “huge blow” as the county now faces the prospect of no league club for the first time since 1937.

Limerick have debts of approximately €490,000 and the Munster side has not been able to secure a licence for the SSE Airtricity League First Division next season. 

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    Mute Graham Gallagher
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    Jun 3rd 2016, 8:59 PM

    In my eyes one of the most talented squad members.I think him and Coleman and long will have a huge tournament.

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    Jun 3rd 2016, 8:39 PM

    Roy must of had a word in his ear

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    Jun 3rd 2016, 8:28 PM

    Time will tell here!

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    Jun 3rd 2016, 11:51 PM

    Let’s hope he plays an absolute f”"King stormer in France.

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    Mute Seán O Sullivan
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    Jun 3rd 2016, 8:01 PM

    Talented player but useless for Ireland

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    Jun 3rd 2016, 10:17 PM

    Against germany he was immense

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    Mute Jimmy Burn
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    Jun 3rd 2016, 8:30 PM

    He is right,has been dirt for Ireland.

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    Mute Seán O Sullivan
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    Jun 3rd 2016, 9:49 PM

    I know I’m right. Most of the country is saying it. I need an example of when he stood out and had a man of the match performance for Ireland.

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    Mute Graham Gallagher
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    Jun 3rd 2016, 10:51 PM

    Germany at home was immense.

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    Mute Seán O Sullivan
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    Jun 3rd 2016, 11:45 PM

    He was decent but Hoolahan and Long were better

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    Jun 3rd 2016, 8:58 PM

    I’d say he’s been a bit selfish, Not fit don’t play, Don’t agree with Roy on that.

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