Shane Duffy D Norwich b.1992 [Archive] - Page 11

Predator

02/04/2011, 1:31 PM

Duffy starts for Burnley today against Ipswich in his first competitive senior start since his injury. Interestingly O'Dea is on the bench for Ipswich, while Delaney starts.

Burnley: Grant, Mears, Easton, Bikey, Duffy, Marney, Bartley, Eagles, Rodriguez, Delfouneso, Wallace. Subs: Alexander, Iwelumo, Carlisle, Duff, Elliott, Edgar, Jensen.

Ipswich: Lee-Barrett, Carson, Kennedy, McCauley, Delaney, Leadbitter, Edwards, Norris, Bullard, Wickham, Scotland. Substitutes: Peters, Drury, Healy, Civelli, Dyer, O'Dea, Fulop.

tommy_c12000

02/04/2011, 1:34 PM

Best of luck to Shane. Fingers crossed this will provide the spring board to kickstart his career again

tommy_c12000

02/04/2011, 1:53 PM

Clark Carlisle appears to be have been dropped to accommodate Duffy. Duffy and Bikey are the central defence partnership. Would be great if he could get a good run of games going into the end of the season. This is his chance

liamoo11

02/04/2011, 2:00 PM

Does Anyone know if conor Mcaleny a striker on the bench for everton today is eligible for us?

tommy_c12000

02/04/2011, 2:12 PM

Does Anyone know if conor Mcaleny a striker on the bench for everton today is eligible for us?

Don't know. There has been talk about this issue before but no one could get to the bottom of it comprehensively

Towards the end of the this page:

http://foot.ie/archive/index.php/t-129751-p-2.html

liamoo11

02/04/2011, 2:23 PM

Cheers for that info. Surely he has one irish grandparent. he spells Conor with one N!!

tommy_c12000

02/04/2011, 4:31 PM

Seems to have had a good debut but Burnley still went down 2-1

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117912103

Predator

02/04/2011, 6:26 PM

Sullivinho

03/04/2011, 12:40 AM

Some mixed reviews on that forum. It sounds like some of them unduly overlook the fact that this was Duffy's first senior competitive game after his injury.

Their fans' player ratings:
http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117910638

Comments on Duffy's passing:
http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117909250

"Duffy 5 - First half poor, and his fault for the first goal."
"Duffy 8 Outstanding debut"

:D

No doubt Seamus had the odd unspectacular game for Blackpool during his spell too. Plenty of time for Duffy to impress, especially if the loan is renewed for next season. I'm just pleased to hear he'll (hopefully) be playing regularly.

Predator

03/04/2011, 12:49 AM

Much more favourable reviews here: http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117905141
The best defenders in the world make mistakes. I think most reasonable people will forgive an inexperienced 19 year old who has just regained full fitness and confidence after nearly dying on the pitch a few months ago.

" Reminded me of Gary Cahill. He will get better and he & Bikey could form a formiddable partnership given the chance."

"I thought he did really well - especially as he must have seen Bikey's "style" from the start and wondered what on earth was the matter with him!! I did notice he wasn't scared to talk to/direct Bikey which I thought was great.

As others have said he can only get better once he's settled, and at least he has the ability to look up and see what's what without hoofing it into oblivion like our other defenders might"

geysir

03/04/2011, 10:53 AM

Overall the comments are very encouraging, about a young CH making his debut. And considering he was suspect for one of the goals in a game that they lost..

Predator

09/04/2011, 1:46 PM

Duffy relegated to the bench for this game.
Burnley: Jensen, Mears, Duff, Bikey, Easton, Marney, Elliott, Eagles, Delfouneso, Iwelumo, Rodriguez. Subs: Carlisle, Wallace, Thompson, Alexander, Duffy, Edgar, Grant.

Update:
Turns out Burnley lost 4-0 - their largest league defeat of the season. Maybe it was a mistake to drop Duffy...

tommy_c12000

18/04/2011, 5:03 PM

tommy_c12000

18/04/2011, 5:33 PM

Looks like there is more than what meets the eye:

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2117762854

SkStu

18/04/2011, 5:39 PM

from that link

his family have criticised the decision to leave him out on this message board

cringe... i hope that wasnt you Predator!

Kingdom

19/04/2011, 1:58 AM

From his twitter, "getting ready for my last game at burnley tommorow then back to everton, gutted it didnt work out ." "Looking forward to next season bigtime tho!"

This is very disappointing. At the commencement of his loan spell the manager had him in his long-term plans for next season

Can't read that forum post a bit above, but sounds like he has a move lined up for next season. I would have thought he'd do well under Howe - he's a decent manager and has used younger players well previously.

DannyInvincible

19/04/2011, 3:00 AM

from that link

cringe... i hope that wasnt you Predator!

What is alleged to have been said?

I reckon this is probably closer to the truth:

i think the twitter post Tony's referring to said 'Gutted, can't even get a game' or something along those lines. which to me isn't really criticising the manager, just saying what every normal footballer feels as sitting on the bench?!

Predator

19/04/2011, 8:12 AM

What is alleged to have been said?Some are saying that the reason why Duffy did not get any games was due to his attitude, hilariously citing a twitter comment as proof. However, the twitter comment, though perhaps a tad unprofessional, wasn't directed at the manager and is not the reason why Duffy has not been getting games under Howe. The comment was a mere expression of frustration at not playing, despite successive defeats (I think it was after the 4-0 hammering they got, when Duffy was on the bench or the loss to Nottingham Forest).

Who knows why Duffy has not been played by Howe? He stuck him straight into the team at the expense of his captain and other experienced players, and immediately dropped him in favour of Michael Duff for the next couple of games (Leicester, Nottingham Forest away and Swansea at home). Duffy was no worse than the other Burnley defenders against Ipswich, so it's not necessarily a case of ability. Still, it's odd that Howe would sign Duffy on loan, despite already having 3 or 4 fit senior central defenders, just to keep him on the bench. Perhaps he felt that he needed experience while he was still chasing a playoff spot? I'd say there's still a chance that Howe would be interested in Duffy next season - whether Duffy will be interested in a move there remains to be seen.

Dunners

19/04/2011, 11:14 AM

I have herd its due to a training ground bust up

But if it was that serious you would think he would have been sent back to Everton rather than dropped to the bench

I’m sure if there’s anything in it we will find out soon enough

Predator

20/04/2011, 10:47 AM

According to Howe:
"I thought he did okay against Ipswich in his game but we just felt we would go with the experience of Michael and Andre and they have done well together since.

"We've got Clarke, who came on tonight and did well, and we've also got David Edgar behind the scenes, so I think we're quite well off for centre-halves.

"As I said when I took him, part of the reason was to look long term with Shane. We will wait and see how pre-season goes for him and what his options are and how Everton feel, but he's done himself no harm. He goes back with our best wishes."

http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/duffy_leaves_with_howes_best_wishes_669930/index.shtml

tetsujin1979

20/04/2011, 12:21 PM

Charlie Darwin

20/04/2011, 1:10 PM

I can see why he'd be annoyed. He can sit on the bench/play reserves for Everton.

paul_oshea

20/04/2011, 1:39 PM

how can long term and loanee go together?

alfs

21/04/2011, 3:44 AM

ah if he plays good on loan , they might try sign him long term :-)

Predator

21/04/2011, 3:31 PM

If that's the case, then why take him on loan at all?
It's a strange one all right. Howe took him on despite having a wealth of options, which seemed to be an indication that he rated Duffy highly and he would slot straight into the team. After starting and playing Duffy for the full game against Ipswich he dropped him to the bench afterwards, making it look like it may have actually been a glorified trial.

DannyInvincible

21/04/2011, 5:59 PM

Assuming Howe and Moyes discussed things over and with the move having the appearance of a "glorified trial", as it were, with Howe apparently looking more at the viability of a long-term (permanent?) move for Shane, does this imply that Moyes, at this current moment in time, is prepared to let Shane leave Everton for good? Or is Howe talking about a long-term loan deal?

Charlie Darwin

21/04/2011, 6:02 PM

I think he meant medium-term, i.e. a year-long loan next season. Duffy's rated very highly at Everton - captain of the reserves since he was 18.

Predator

21/04/2011, 10:58 PM

Moyes rates Duffy highly, as does Alan Stubbs, along with a few other high profile managers. Prior to his injury, Moyes allegedly turned down an offer from another Premiership club for Duffy, so taking that into account, I very much doubt that Moyes will be keen to let him go, but you never know.

drummerboy

22/04/2011, 9:40 AM

Just wondering how much the life-threatening injury has affected his game.

BonnieShels

22/04/2011, 10:44 AM

It could only have. However he's being given the opportunity to get back to his best.

tommy_c12000

22/04/2011, 11:15 AM

He's not in the squad for the United game tomorrow so looks like he'll have to wait til August to get another taste of first team action

Predator

22/04/2011, 11:09 PM

Why do you say that?

tommy_c12000

23/04/2011, 9:33 AM

Why do you say that?

If he's not even making the squad currently, really slim hope of getting a taste of 1st team action before the season ends I would have thought

Predator

23/04/2011, 11:12 AM

On the bench. Coleman starts. As do Gibson and O'Shea.

tommy_c12000

23/04/2011, 11:27 AM

On the bench. Coleman starts. As do Gibson and O'Shea.

My trusted source of match day squads was wrong. I hold my hands up and acknowledge my error. Perhaps he will get a taste of prem action before the season is out

Predator

23/04/2011, 11:32 AM

My trusted source of match day squads was wrong. I hold my hands up and acknowledge my error. Perhaps he will get a taste of prem action before the season is outDon't worry, it's not your error, it's your source's error.
Who knows? Moyes has given Vellios, Gueye and Forshaw (all attacking players, mind you) appearances from the bench in recent games, so Duffy may get the final few minutes in one of the final games.

Predator

30/08/2011, 8:23 AM

Brief footage of Duffy's games for Everton's first team aged 17, on his club profile, if anyone's interested: http://www.evertonfc.com/player-profile/shane-duffy

Click "watch video" on the picture.

tetsujin1979

30/08/2011, 8:30 AM

from Shane's twitter feed: http://twitter.com/#!/ShaneDuffy34/status/108120821624606720

Up and getting ready to prepare for international week, 2 big games for us , love playing for ireland!! #u21s

geysir

30/08/2011, 9:57 PM

Paul Rowan reads that as, Shane doesn't love playing or want to play for the seniors.

tetsujin1979

30/08/2011, 10:13 PM

More from Duffy's twitter feed: https://twitter.com/#!/ShaneDuffy34/statuses/108645742821904384

Loan move should be sorted in the morning looking forward to it!!

Paddy Garcia

31/08/2011, 5:54 AM

How much does he need - I could stretch to a tenner!

Predator

31/08/2011, 8:48 AM

Noises from Everton fan sites suggesting the loan is to Ipswich (http://www.nsno.co.uk/everton-news/2011/08/no-major-sales-expected/)

Predator

31/08/2011, 4:41 PM

Gone to Scunthorpe: Official (http://twitter.com/#%21/SUFCOfficial/status/108940291586801664)

@SUFCOfficial (http://twitter.com/#%21/SUFCOfficial) ScunthorpeUnited
The Iron have signed Everton centre-back Shane Duffy on loan for an initial month. More to follow on Scunthorpe-United.co.uk.

Iron Swoop for Everton Defender (http://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442%7E2437760,00.html)

The Iron have moved to sign Everton defender Shane Duffy on loan for an initial month.

The 19-year-old centre-back is presently on duty alongside fellow United centre-back Niall Canavan (http://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442%7E2437760,00.html#) for the Republic Of Ireland's U21 side who he has represented twice.

The youngster began his career in Ireland turning out for youth side Foyle Harps before joining Everton in November 2008.

Duffy made his Toffees debut a year later as a substitute, coming on for Everton against AEK Athens in a Europa League tie in Greece.

In Everton's next European fixture against BATE Borisov, Duffy completed the whole 90 minutes at Goodison Park in a 1-0 defeat.

He went on to join Burnley on a month's loan the end of last season but only made one appearance for the Clarets.

Internationally, Duffy has represented both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland at youth levels up to U21 but has recently elected to choose the Republic of Ireland as his senior side to represent.

Charlie Darwin

31/08/2011, 5:01 PM

A bit disappointed by that. I thought he'd be at a Championship club.

drummerboy

31/08/2011, 10:16 PM

This lad seems to be going backwards, unfortunately. Considering he made his debut almost 2 years ago, the injury seems to have set him back a lot.

tetsujin1979

31/08/2011, 10:25 PM

This lad seems to be going backwards, unfortunately. Considering he made his debut almost 2 years ago, the injury seems to have set him back a lot.
He's still only 19, give him a chance

Predator

31/08/2011, 10:26 PM

It's easy to forget how young Shane Duffy actually is. He is 19 years old and League 1 for a month is a welcome step up from reserve football.

He made his debut at 17, in the Europa League when injuries ravaged Everton. He wasn't just injured, but literally almost died on the pitch at 18, and is back playing at 19, with the prospect of playing competitive first team football, having already experienced a taste of the Championship last season. He played for the U19s this year and is currently part of a strong U21 squad assembled by Noel King.

He has had his knockback and is slowly making his way forwards, if you ask me. This is a massive season for him.

the bear

31/08/2011, 11:54 PM

everton is a great club for young irish lads to be at, they are so skint that they're bound to have to play them sooner or later:)

OMTY

12/09/2011, 11:31 AM

Won man of the match in 10 man Scunthorpe's 1-1 draw with Sheffield Utd at the weekend.

From the article : (http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Scunthorpe-Utd-Knill-tipping-duo-build-promising/story-13313798-detail/story.html)
"It was Duffy who really caught the eye, adding organisation and composure to the centre of the Iron's defence .

"Shane is what I think is a proper centre-half," said Knill of the Everton teenager.

"He wants to head it, he wants to defend and then he'll have the ball as well.

"We're delighted that we've got him and thankful to Everton that they've let us have him because there were plenty of other people who wanted him."

Paddy Garcia

13/09/2011, 8:07 PM

Won man of the match in 10 man Scunthorpe's 1-1 draw with Sheffield Utd at the weekend.

From the article : (http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Scunthorpe-Utd-Knill-tipping-duo-build-promising/story-13313798-detail/story.html)
"We're delighted that we've got him and thankful to Everton that they've let us have him because there were plenty of other people who wanted him."

Worthington?