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geysir
22/04/2013, 5:06 PM
It's safe to say, that's way outside the (qualitative) radar of my experience.
DannyInvincible
22/04/2013, 5:19 PM
Ha, his account popped up in the "who to follow" suggestions bar. Of course, I acted upon it immediately but now feel awfully let down.
SkStu
22/04/2013, 6:32 PM
Sunderland Everton was the game on TV on Saturday morning over here and i meant to post here about the Irish lads but totally forgot.

I thought McClean was very good. It is actually the best i have seen him play at club level in terms of his overall game. I thought, as someone else said, he did very well defensively but i also thought he showed far more maturity in an attacking sense than i have seen before. He beat his man a couple of times and put in some crosses with varying success as is his trademark but he also received the ball deep and played a few clever through passes to an overlapping full back or inside to a striker. He impressed me. He wasnt flashy though, just solid. I preferred what i saw saturday to the headless chicken act i have seen a few times before.

O'Shea was a rock. Singled out for praise by the commentators. A couple of hoofs but did his job very well.

Gibson came off injured at half time (commentators said he has been carrying a strain over the last couple of months?) and didnt do too much in the first half but did look composed on the ball.

Coleman was a bit quieter than usual but again one of Evertons better players on a day when they were terrible.
Crosby87
22/04/2013, 10:41 PM
Stu are you guys going to get every single EPL game next year In Canada like down here? First time ever. And its all on Basic Cable I believe.
Colbert Report
23/04/2013, 12:05 AM
Stu are you guys going to get every single EPL game next year In Canada like down here? First time ever. And its all on Basic Cable I believe.

We get every game up here already, almost none on basic cable though. If you have a cable box and subscribe to Sportnet One, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet World, TSN, and TSN2, you don't miss any matches. Many of the less glamorous ties are broadcast in sequence on same day tape delay after the live matches are over.
Crosby87
23/04/2013, 12:24 AM
Yeah i mean i guess its extra though obviously. They have the package here too on most providers but this is going to be free, basically. NBC bought the rights and is starting 4 new channels or something to go with NBCS which right now shows the NHL and Rodeo. So along with the EPL the ratings will be through the roof :D.
SkStu
23/04/2013, 2:22 AM
We get every game up here already, almost none on basic cable though. If you have a cable box and subscribe to Sportnet One, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet World, TSN, and TSN2, you don't miss any matches. Many of the less glamorous ties are broadcast in sequence on same day tape delay after the live matches are over.

This.

The only one I don't have is SNWL (used to be Setanta). This is the only one that shows Sunday games and FA Cup games. I dropped it last summer and never got it back. I just don't have enough time to justify shelling out for it. There is enough on the others to keep me entertained/"informed"... :)
Colbert Report
23/04/2013, 3:52 AM
Yeah i mean i guess its extra though obviously. They have the package here too on most providers but this is going to be free, basically. NBC bought the rights and is starting 4 new channels or something to go with NBCS which right now shows the NHL and Rodeo. So along with the EPL the ratings will be through the roof :D.

Nice! Unfortunately up here we operate quite differently. ESPN for example is no allowed to be broadcast in Canada though we do get much of their programming through out own version, called TSN. There is no way that the CRTC would allow all of the matches to be broadcast free when Rogers have paid so much money to secure the rights.
Crosby87
23/04/2013, 11:17 AM
I figured that. I see TSN on NHL net sometimes. Is there any way to get around not getting ESPN and other US channels in Canada? Could you get a dish if you wanted?
Colbert Report
25/04/2013, 2:12 AM
I figured that. I see TSN on NHL net sometimes. Is there any way to get around not getting ESPN and other US channels in Canada? Could you get a dish if you wanted?

I'm not sure. I know back about ten years ago lots of people had pirate satellite dishes but I think that has all been wiped out by the satellite providers now.
geysir
25/04/2013, 8:41 AM
I'm not sure. I know back about ten years ago lots of people had pirate satellite dishes but I think that has all been wiped out by the satellite providers now.
A pirate satellite dish?
I never heard of that one before, those Canadians were craftier than I thought and such a well kept secret.:rolleyes:
gastric
22/05/2013, 7:34 AM
If true, could Hull possibly be an option for him?

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/di-canio-ready-to-offload-mcclean-29286000.html
jbyrne
22/05/2013, 8:06 AM
If true, could Hull possibly be an option for him?

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/di-canio-ready-to-offload-mcclean-29286000.html

mcclean is better off out of sunderland under di canio. they will be relegated next season
Olé Olé
22/05/2013, 3:12 PM
mcclean is better off out of sunderland under di canio. they will be relegated next season

His gung-ho approach to man-managing professional footballers is hardly going to endear him to the entire Sunderland squad. The players at Sunderland are unlikely to take media criticism and harsh penalties as well as a League One or Two footballer at Swindon. O'Shea is still playing and he has won far more than Di Canio! Di Canio's approach to management strikes me as one Roy Keane would have adopted had he been dabbling in Class A's for the duration of his time as Sunderland manager.
paul_oshea
05/06/2013, 5:48 PM
Time will only tell if its true:

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0605/454772-mcclean-ireland/
BonnieShels
06/06/2013, 11:04 AM
Time will only tell if its true:

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0605/454772-mcclean-ireland/


However, having already found himself at the centre of controversy for opting to represent the Republic rather than his native Northern Ireland...

Native? What? GAH!
Fixer82
06/06/2013, 11:45 AM
That's a few times RTW have used dubious terms in soccer articles
Fixer82
06/06/2013, 11:45 AM
correction - *RTÉ
DannyInvincible
06/06/2013, 11:53 AM
That's a few times RTW have used dubious terms in soccer articles


correction - *RTÉ

*football :p

Or perhaps your subtlety was so delicate, the satire went right over my head? :o
Fixer82
06/06/2013, 1:23 PM
No subtlety, calling it soccer in my house eliminates any confusion as to what I'm talking about.
And there's generally mass confusion when I'm talking
BonnieShels
06/06/2013, 1:30 PM
No subtlety, calling it soccer in my house eliminates any confusion as to what I'm talking about.
And there's generally mass confusion when I'm talking

I'm the same.
gustavo
07/06/2013, 2:06 PM
Native? What? GAH!

Looks to me by the use of the word "the Republic" it's another copy and paste job from RTE.
BonnieShels
07/06/2013, 2:32 PM
Looks to me by the use of the word "the Republic" it's another copy and paste job from RTE.

Well in recent times they have seemed to change their style regarding the North. This wouldn't surprise me if it was an inside job.
Crosby87
19/07/2013, 11:14 AM
Quinn: Don't turn into SI, James.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/quinn-warns-mcclean-to-concentrate-on-football-29414407.html
ArdeeBhoy
19/07/2013, 11:19 AM
Aye, said about a week ago...
tetsujin1979
27/07/2013, 4:10 PM
Rumours on Twitter that Celtic have had a bid of £2.5m accepted by Sunderland for McClean
Stuttgart88
27/07/2013, 4:38 PM
Are they prepared to pay for the additional security and public relations / media management resources required?
Olé Olé
27/07/2013, 5:35 PM
McClean playing in Ibrox would cause more trouble than a rampant bull in a very, very tightly-confined china shop.
tetsujin1979
27/07/2013, 6:59 PM
McClean playing in Ibrox would cause more trouble than a rampant bull in a very, very tightly-confined china shop.
might have to wait a few seasons!
geysir
28/07/2013, 12:18 AM
Rumours on Twitter that Celtic have had a bid of £2.5m accepted by Sunderland for McClean
Looks like the twitter rumour was started by a moron.
https://twitter.com/CmonDeHoopsCFC/status/361220449155284992
The Fly
28/07/2013, 2:43 AM
Looks like the twitter rumour was started by a moron.
https://twitter.com/CmonDeHoopsCFC/status/361220449155284992

Ahh twitter...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQF9e7ACQAE8iwK.jpg:large
OwlsFan
28/07/2013, 8:40 AM
Quote Originally Posted by Fixer82 View Post

No subtlety, calling it soccer in my house eliminates any confusion as to what I'm talking about.
And there's generally mass confusion when I'm talking


I'm the same.

What do you mean ?
Fixer82
28/07/2013, 12:59 PM
Quote Originally Posted by Fixer82 View Post

No subtlety, calling it soccer in my house eliminates any confusion as to what I'm talking about.
And there's generally mass confusion when I'm talking



What do you mean ?

I'm not even sure any more...
ArdeeBhoy
28/07/2013, 7:06 PM
Looks like the twitter rumour was started by a moron.
https://twitter.com/CmonDeHoopsCFC/status/361220449155284992

Tbf, saw this 'story' mentioned in quite a few places....

If it happened, a better mover for McClean than for Celtic IMO.
And Celtic have just signed a winger from Ajax, a Dutch lad ​allegedly...
gastric
29/07/2013, 10:15 AM
Indo adding to the rumours!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/celtic-poised-to-make-25million-move-for-james-mcclean-29456054.html
tetsujin1979
29/07/2013, 1:34 PM
Tbf, saw this 'story' mentioned in quite a few places....

If it happened, a better mover for McClean than for Celtic IMO.
And Celtic have just signed a winger from Ajax, a Dutch lad ​allegedly...
I checked, he's definitely Dutch
Junior
29/07/2013, 2:18 PM
As a Celtic fan, I really wouldnt be interested in signing McClean. Attitude, maturity, lacking in strings to his bow. That probably sums up my apathy with regards to his inclusion or non inclusion in Ireland squads at the moment. Obviously he's very young and plenty of time to step it up and improve but I just do not see anything there to get over excited about. I saw more in the couple of friendlies I have seen with Robbie Brady involved to put him ahead of McClean in the pecking order for me as a wide midfielder anyway.
geysir
29/07/2013, 11:09 PM
Indo adding to the rumours!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/celtic-poised-to-make-25million-move-for-james-mcclean-29456054.html
:)
Media outlets repeating the same useless rumour don't add to it, 0 x 10 is still zero. When the BBC understands/believes, then we can take note. Anyway Celtic are chasing after a left winger from Ajax, as AB allegedly pointed out.
Olé Olé
30/07/2013, 5:46 PM
How cool is it to dismiss transfer rumours these days out of hand? It's the new passing rumours onto mates.
tricky_colour
30/07/2013, 6:27 PM
Celtic really would be a bad more for him.
McClean Celtic and a twitter account is just trouble waiting to happen!!
Crosby87
04/08/2013, 1:25 PM
McClean to Blackburn? Some funny comments underneath.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/transfer-talk-sunderland-s-mcclean-linked-with-blackburn-loan-1-5915365
Grafter
07/08/2013, 10:37 AM
Moving to Wigan?
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0807/466858-mcclean-looks-set-for-wigan-switch/
SwanVsDalton
07/08/2013, 3:09 PM
That wouldn't be the worst move. Decent manager, decent squad posed to get back up the Premier League. And a season in the Championship could really suit his development.

Either way a fresh start - and a bit of cash for DCFC as well :)
DannyInvincible
07/08/2013, 4:20 PM
I hear the agreed fee is £2 million with 15 per cent of that going to Derry.
SwanVsDalton
07/08/2013, 5:18 PM
Heard the same Danny.
tricky_colour
07/08/2013, 5:59 PM
Looks like he will be play along side McCarthy for the rest of the season then.
NeverFeltBetter
07/08/2013, 6:04 PM
I hear the agreed fee is £2 million with 15 per cent of that going to Derry.

Does that sound a little small to anyone else? I know McClean didn't have a great season, but would have thought he'd be worth 5+ at least.
Charlie Darwin
07/08/2013, 6:11 PM
Not sure why a player with a questionable disciplinary record and poor form would be commanding anything close to £5m when better, more marketable players are available for less.
Serb
07/08/2013, 6:39 PM
Does that sound a little small to anyone else? I know McClean didn't have a great season, but would have thought he'd be worth 5+ at least.

£2 million is about right. It's a bit of a cliché at this stage, but if he was English, he'd go for £5 million+.
Flexy
08/08/2013, 9:42 AM
I hear the agreed fee is £2 million with 15 per cent of that going to Derry.
Believe it was 15% selling clause with a friendly mixed in, but once de canio took over it was agreed 20% selling on fee once Oneill left. Could be worth around £400k to DCFC. I thnk in future if he gets his head down will be a good move for him. Heard also Blackburn are in for him and Hull City ( Steve Bruce, probably regrets not playing him now before he left )