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Irish Times
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Former Bohemian FC coach David Henderson is awarded €26,000 after ‘ruthless, sham' redundancy
A tribunal has made a maximum-compensation €26,000 award to former Bohemian FC coach David Henderson over his dismissal from the League of Ireland premier division club. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) found he was subjected to a fabricated allegation of misconduct when the club 'got rid' of him in a 'ruthless and dishonest' redundancy last winter. An adjudicator from the WRC found there was 'no evidence' to back up claims by the Bohs management that the club's finances were in trouble to the extent it had to get rid of the ex-player and coach, who was drawing wages of just €250 a week. In a decision published on Wednesday, the tribunal found The Bohemian Football Club CLG to be breach of the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 on foot of a complaint by Mr Henderson over his dismissal by telephone on November 30th, 2024. READ MORE Giving evidence to the tribunal, the club's president had said a budget review process last October and November concluded that 'cutbacks' were needed at the club in 2025 and had 'looked at the complainant's position'. The club president said Bohemians had booked 'significant losses' in 2023 and had projected losses for 2024 - with a decision made at an early November 2024 board meeting that the role of 'recruitment' was not needed. After the board meeting, he instructed the club's director of football to tell Mr Henderson his 'services were no longer required and were being dispensed with'. Adjudication officer Christina Ryan said that when she questioned the club president he could not confirm the date of the board meeting. He also confirmed that Mr Henderson 'was not put on notice' of potential redundancies at the club, had no opportunity to take part in a consultation process and had 'no forewarning' of the phone call on November 30th ending his employment. Mr Henderson told the commission he had been involved with the club at various stages as player, scout and coach – and since 2023 had been head of recruitment, goalkeeping coach for the men's first team, coach for the women's team and chief scout for the Bohemian FC academy. He said the director of football first referenced 'a budgeting issue' when he phoned to remove him from his post. When he replied that this 'did not make sense', given all he did for the club for €250 a week, the director of football then mentioned 'anonymous verbal complaints and a historic letter of complaint', he said. Mr Henderson said he had been given 'no prior warning, investigation or opportunity to respond before his dismissal' and that 'multiple requests' for details of the allegations and 'supposed letter of complaint' had gone unanswered. Under questioning from the adjudicator, the club president admitted 'no letter of complaint ever existed'. Mr Henderson said he had such concerns for his reputation and professional standing, given he worked with underage and female players, that he wrote to the Football Association of Ireland's safeguarding department asking it to pursue the matter – with the FAI's child protection officer confirming there was no letter. He said if the allegations did exist then he wanted them formally investigated to ensure fairness to himself and any potential complainants. In her decision on the case, Ms Ryan wrote: 'These allegations were a gross fabrication designed to, for whatever reason, get rid of the complainant.' She said the club had not been able to 'substantiate the assertion that the financial position of the respondent was such that it would justify the redundancy or the role of recruitment'. It had, in fact, presented 'no documentary evidence' on its financial position, Ms Ryan said. 'It was apparent that the complainant remained involved in football at League of Ireland, college and grassroots level because of his love of the game of football. He was not only an employee of the respondent but a former player, and the treatment he was subjected to by the respondent was shocking,' she said. Ms Ryan said the dismissal was 'nothing more than a sham redundancy carried out in a ruthless and dishonest manner without a single thought for the personal damage the respondent was inflicting on the complainant'. She awarded Mr Henderson €26,000 in compensation – and said it was the 'upper limit' that she was in a position to award.
Irish Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Sales of Bohemian FC's new Oasis jersey will support Irish charity in Manchester
SALES of a new jersey released by Bohemian FC in partnership with Oasis will support an Irish charity in Manchester. The Dublin football club announced the partnership this month, ahead of the Oasis gig in Croke Park in August. As one of Ireland's oldest football clubs, Bohemian FC are 100% fan-owned not-for-profit organisation. Bohemian FC have released a new jersey in partnership with Oasis Their special FAI Cup shirt pays homage to Oasis, the iconic band led by second generation Irish brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. Featuring the Oasis logo, in Dublin City's traditional blue tones, the jersey is manufactured by O'Neill's Sportswear Ireland and has been designed in-house by Bohemian FC in collaboration with Oasis. All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities, Music Generation Ireland and Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM) in support of their work with the Irish community in the city. Daniel Lambert, Chief Operating Officer of Bohemian Football Club, said they were 'delighted' to finally release their jersey 'following lots of work with the Oasis over the past six months, with special thanks to Noel and Liam for supporting this'. Sales of the jersey will support Irish Community Care Manchester 'To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special,' he explained. 'And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester, is brilliant. 'As a fan-owned football club and a not-for-profit entity, the impact on Bohemian FC will be significant and we are most grateful for the support.' ICCM CEO Patrick Morrison said: 'The Irish contribution to building Manchester is well recognised, and the city itself has played an important part in raising so many Irish sons and daughters, none more so that the Gallagher brothers. 'Sadly, not everyone in the Irish community is as fortunate, that is why ICCM continues to provide vital help to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged from our community.' He added: 'We pay tribute to Bohemian FC and Oasis for again highlighting the strong and deep connections between Ireland and Manchester, and we are excited to be part of this project demonstrating how music and sport can come together to strengthen a community.' The Bohemians FC shirt is available for order now at See More: Bohemian FC, Dublin, Irish Community Care Manchester, Oasis
The 42
04-07-2025
- Business
- The 42
Bohemians are a financial monster in League of Ireland and will only get stronger
EVEN BEFORE A ball has been kicked in anger in tonight's Dublin derby with St Patrick's Athletic some might say it's been a supersonic week for Bohemians. Yeah, we're really not good at puns. Goodbye I'm going home. Once again the League of Ireland club broke the internet with the unveiling of their FAI Cup jersey for this season. In collaboration with Oasis – whose famous logo will adorn the front – Bohs will hope to wear the blue kit all the way to glory in the Aviva Stadium showpiece. 'All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities,' the press release said, detailing how 50% will be split evenly between Music Generation Ireland and Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM). The promotional video feature Paul Weller, current Bohs player Jordan Flores and former teammate Paddy Kirk was filmed at the CrossGuns Snooker Hall at the top of Whitworth Road. Plenty will be wearing the jersey as they head down from that direction to see Oasis in Croke Park next month. Naturally, some rival supporters took the opportunity to deride the collaboration and wonder about what possible link Oasis have to Bohs to warrant such a jersey. Advertisement That completely misses the point. The question should be how have Bohs managed to get Oasis to even consider such a crossover? It's because the League of Ireland club have successfully promoted their message of compassion, inclusivity, community and respect across the globe. And in the process they have also been able to completely transform their own finances. In an interview with in May, chief operating officer Daniel Lambert detailed the following; a 2,000% increase in merchandise revenue since 2015 €2 million of their €4.5m turnover last year came from merchandise, compared to €100,000 in sales back in 2014. the club previously sold an estimated 100 away jerseys per year, they now sell up to 30,000 shirts per year with ambitions to double that figure Lambert concluded by insisting that once the fan-owned club eventually move into a redeveloped Dalymount Park – they will remain in situ for an undefined period of time in 2026 – the expectation is to sell out the 8,000-capacity ground every home game, doubling current ticket income levels. 'And if we do, we'll have a higher average attendance than anyone else in the division,' Lambert said. Now on Sale: Our 2025 FAI Cup Shirt, a very special partnership with @oasis , designed by BFC and produced by @oneillssportswear All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities. Fifty percent (50%) of the profits from the shirt will be used by… — Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) July 1, 2025 'I think we would be in the best financial position in the league by a distance. We should be [able] to put out a top three budget every year, and break even or make a profit.' As the current rise in commercial income suggests, Bohs are already becoming a financial monster in the League of Ireland and they way things are now going on the pitch it looks as though they are only going to get stronger from here. The day before the Oasis news, the signing of striker Douglas James-Taylor was confirmed by the club. The 42 understands Derry City were also pushing hard after they missed out on Moses Dyer from Galway United. On Wednesday, it was then announced that Lys Mousset has departed by mutual consent. The former Sheffield United forward was the highest profile arrival into the league during the winter when it emerged that he had been recommended to Bohs by Ruaidhrí Higgins via his old Blades teammate and Republic of Ireland international John Egan. The Mousset signing was a worthwhile gamble on a player beset by injury and fitness issues. Crucially, it wasn't a move out of desperation in an attempt to try and entice crowds or create the kind of vacuous excitement that dissipates after the first few bad results. It definitely wasn't done to try and shift shirts. What Bohs are doing is built on much stronger foundations and the progress off the pitch has also allowed for the finances required to put structures in place to support greater cohesion on the pitch. Take the last couple of weeks. Maybe if Bohs weren't in such a healthy financial state then players could be picked off by rivals. James Clarke is wanted by English League Two side Grimsby Town but Bohs have been able to reject a bit deemed insufficient. Related Reads Losing the LOI's top scorer for €30,000 shows measures clubs must take just to keep up From chasing new signings to calling it quits - Damien Duff resigns at end of dramatic week The great transfer gamble: Why League of Ireland clubs must not rely on add-ons for value Also, The Beat has learned of one German Bundesliga 2 club making contact about the availability of captain Dawson Devoy. As it stands, that inquiry was knocked back out of hand by the club as they do not want to sell their skipper. Indeed, no bid is understood to have yet been made and even though there are others monitoring how the midfielder's situation develops it is not believed that any move is imminent. That is because Bohs are in rude financial health and can't be pressured or panicked into accepting an offer that doesn't meet their value. Would that be the case if commercial activities weren't providing such a support? A win away to St Pat's tonight – Bohs will actually be wearing the Oasis kit – would also see them go nine points clear of the Saints with two games in hand, and depending on Derry City's result at home to Waterford Alan Reynolds' side could end the night in second place. European qualification will be vital for the progress of this team, with the prize money that flows adding to a strength that none of their rivals can match off the pitch.
Extra.ie
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Bohemians team up with Oasis for 'unbelievable' collaboration
Bohemians FC have released another showstopping collaboration, this time partnering with none other than Oasis for their latest jersey. The fan-owned club have revealed the new design will be worn during the upcoming FAI Cup campaign to pay 'homage to the one of the greatest bands of all time, and two of Ireland's most famous sons.' The highly coveted jersey features the Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City, with a 90s styling and sublimated chevron patterns, as well as a white and blue collar and sleeve trims. Bohemians FC have released another showstopping collaboration, this time partnering with none other than Oasis for their latest jersey. It is manufactured by O'Neill's Sportswear Ireland and designed in-house by Bohemian FC in collaboration with Oasis. All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities. 50% to the club and 25% to Music Generation Ireland, to allow disadvantaged kids across Ireland access music and 25% to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM), for their work with the Irish community in the city. Oasis will receive no compensation from the sale. The fan-owned cult club have revealed the new design will be worn during the upcoming FAI Cup campaign to pay 'homage to the one of the greatest bands of all time, and two of Ireland's most famous sons.' 'We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with Oasis over the past six months, with special thanks to Noel and Liam for supporting this,' Daniel Lambert, Chief Operating Officer of Bohemian Football Club told their official website. 'To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special. And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester, is brilliant. 'As a fan-owned football club and a not-for-profit entity, the impact on Bohemian FC will be significant and we are most grateful for the support. I would also like to thank Paul Weller who features in the promotional video and came to Dublin specifically to do so.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bohemian FC (@bfcdublin) Kieran McGuinness, representative of Music Generation Ireland, said: 'Music Generation Ireland are proud and excited to be a beneficiary from this fantastic project, and continue our mission to empower children and young people through access to music. 'We have worked with Bohemian FC for several years and want to pay a special thanks to Oasis. The opportunity to support young musicians will ensure we get close to our goal of making sure that everyone in Ireland, whatever their background, gets access to music… and just maybe we can help develop the next Oasis!' Patrick Morrison, CEO Irish Community Care Manchester, added: 'The Irish contribution to building Manchester is well recognised, and the city itself has played an important part in raising so many Irish sons and daughters, none more so that the Gallagher brothers. The highly coveted jersey features the Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City, with a 90s styling and sublimated chevron patterns, as well as a white and blue collar and sleeve trims. 'Sadly, not everyone in the Irish community is as fortunate, that is why ICCM continues to provide vital help to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged from our community. 'We pay tribute to Bohemian FC and Oasis for again highlighting the strong and deep connections between Ireland and Manchester, and we are excited to be part of this project demonstrating how music and sport can come together to strengthen a community.' Fans of both the club and band were quick to show the collaboration some love, with one writing: 'Take my money now.' It is manufactured by O'Neill's Sportswear Ireland and designed in-house by Bohemian FC in collaboration with Oasis. 'Have to hand it to the marketing team, these Jerseys keep on coming,' another penned. 'I'm gonna be skint come Murrayfield,' a third shared. The jersey is available to buy here.
The 42
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The 42
Today is gonna be the Dalyer: Bohemians and Oasis team up for new jersey
BOHEMIANS HAVE TEAMED up with Oasis for their 2025 FAI Cup jersey. It is the latest jersey from the north Dublin club who have previously put out kits featuring the Fontaines DC, Thin Lizzy, Bob Marley and Dublin Bus. The jersey is described by Bohs as, 'Featuring the Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City, with a 90s styling and sublimated chevron patterns, as well as a white and blue collar and sleeve trims. It is manufactured by O'Neill's and designed in-house by Bohemian FC in collaboration with Oasis.' Advertisement Profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemians and two charities. Half of the profits from the shirt will be used by Bohs to 'help build on the club's work across its football and community activities'. The other 50% will be split, with 25% going to Music Generation Ireland, to allow disadvantaged kids across Ireland access to music and 25% to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM), for their work with the Irish community in the city. No proceeds will go to Oasis for their partnership and support of this project. Daniel Lambert, chief operating officer of Bohemians FC, said: 'We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with the Oasis over the past six months, with special thanks to Noel and Liam for supporting this. 'To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special. And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester, is brilliant. As a fan-owned football club and a not-for-profit entity, the impact on Bohemian FC will be significant and we are most grateful for the support. I would also like to thank Paul Weller who features in the promotional video and came to Dublin specifically to do so.' Kieran McGuinness of Music Generation Ireland, said: 'We have worked with Bohemian FC for several years and want to pay a special thanks to Oasis. The opportunity to support young musicians will ensure we get close to our goal of making sure that everyone in Ireland, whatever their background, gets access to music . . . and just maybe we can help develop the next Oasis!' Patrick Morrison, CEO of Irish Community Care Manchester, said: 'The Irish contribution to building Manchester is well recognised, and the city itself has played an important part in raising so many Irish sons and daughters, none more so that the Gallagher brothers. Sadly, not everyone in the Irish community is as fortunate, that is why ICCM continues to provide vital help to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged from our community. We pay tribute to Bohemian FC and Oasis for again highlighting the strong and deep connections between Ireland and Manchester.' Oasis play two gigs this summer in nearby Croke Park, on 16 and 17 August.
