Contract Renewals & Squad Lists 2016

[Mr A]

A lot of comments about Towell (and not just here) focus exclusively on getting in the Ireland team.. but I would be amazed if better money and prospects weren't a huge part of the move.

[Dodge]

Towell's main motivations for moving

1) money
2) better standard of football/training
3) prove himself after problems in Scotland
4) wants to have better platform to impress Ireland manager

I'd say it's that order too.

[PartySaint]

Towell's main motivations for moving

1) money
2) better standard of football/training
3) prove himself after problems in Scotland
4) wants to have better platform to impress Ireland manager

I'd say it's that order too.

If Dundalk offered more money than Brighton I'm sure he still would have went across.

[Kiki Balboa]

Towell's main motivations for moving

1) money
2) better standard of football/training
3) prove himself after problems in Scotland
4) wants to have better platform to impress Ireland manager

I'd say it's that order too.


You swear he was trying to further his career or something crazy like that.

[Real ale Madrid]

If Dundalk offered more money than Brighton I'm sure he still would have went across.

And would thus become the first footballer in history, to play for less money then he could possibility have earned.

[Dodge]

If Dundalk offered more money than Brighton I'm sure he still would have went across.

Yeah. you're probably right. Let no one think that we can compete financially though so its not like tht was an option for him


You swear he was trying to further his career or something crazy like that.

I don't think anyone has said anything contrary to that?

[Nesta99]

It is disappointing that a player of Richie's talent and dedication is forced to play for an English club in order to have any chance of playing for Ireland.


Even if he became the outstanding player in the Championship with 15 goals from January and was a Premier players by Euro 16, I still feel he would miss out - settled squad, not enough time to assess him properly, doesnt fit in the system etc rolled out when in fact it would boil down to be that a LoI player has turned out to be good enough for an international call up so soon after a move. Rather than it being used as promotional of LoI in some way any possible call up would cause terror and panic around the corridors of Abbotstown!

[Titan]

Even if he became the outstanding player in the Championship with 15 goals from January and was a Premier players by Euro 16, I still feel he would miss out - settled squad, not enough time to assess him properly, doesnt fit in the system etc rolled out when in fact it would boil down to be that a LoI player has turned out to be good enough for an international call up so soon after a move. Rather than it being used as promotional of LoI in some way any possible call up would cause terror and panic around the corridors of Abbotstown!

Or it could be that he'll go straight into the next squad as has happened previously with players who have gone across the water. What you're describing is probably what should happen but sure ye know yerself!

[Mr A]

Are there actually people that believe that there are some in the FAI actively worried that an LOI player might make the Ireland squad? Why?

And it makes perfect sense to me that players in the Championship are ranked ahead of those here. Even if in a full time team here, many opponents they face aren't.

[D24Saint]

Championship is miles ahead of our level I don't like this rating us to a English division lark anyway there are different dynamics , conditions etc many teams in the English championship would hockey our teams out of it but wouldn't get through several rounds in Europe like our teams have done over the years I don't find the standards that comparable.

[bluewhitearmy]

And would thus become the first footballer in history, to play for less money then he could possibility have earned.

Shane Duggan already did it this off-season.

[strikeforce]

Nesta. Your being a bit silly with your comments here. No matter what happened during any game we've played you in..... I think to a man we have all said that towell is a serious talent. The sad part is dundalk won't receive a cent. Maybe a promise of a friendly.

[White Horse]

I think to a man we have all said that towell is a serious talent.

You are re-writing history a bit there. Quite of number of Cork fans were very dismissive of Towell over the last three years. Whether they really thought it or it was just verbal diarrhoea, I don't know.



The sad part is dundalk won't receive a cent. Maybe a promise of a friendly.

There is nothing we can do about that.

We are currently negotiating a deal with Daryl Horgan. He is in the same position as Towell was last year. He had a really good season but no Championship club have come in with a good offer for him. If one were to sign him they would have to pay Dundalk compensation as he is is 23 (or under).

Like Towell, we will offer him a 2 year deal but if he stays he will insist on it being a one year deal. In that way, if he has another great (or better) season) like Towell, he is free to move without compensation to Dundalk.

Top players in the league want to be out of contract when they hit 24.

[strikeforce]

Ah well let me be known as the person to have rewritten the history books on one of the greats of irish football if you want..... I can picture the vultures circling above me as I type.

[disgruntled]

Ah well let me be known as the person to have rewritten the history books on one of the greats of irish football if you want..... I can picture the vultures circling above me as I type.

As I & many others have said many times "Towell is a fine footballer" but that doesn't mean we have to like him :eek:
After all he's damaged us more than once in the past few years.

[GCdfc]

As I & many others have said many times "Towell is a fine footballer" but that doesn't mean we have to like him :eek:
After all he's damaged us more than once in the past few years.

By sitting on his arse? :confused:

[nigel-harps1954]

Pat's announce a few signings.


We have agreed to terms for 2016 with Brendan Clarke, Michael Barker and David Cawley. Brendan has won multiple trophies in his 169 appearances for the club while Michael and David join from Bray Wanderers and Sligo Rovers respectively

[Ezeikial]

Pat's announce a few signings.


Originally Posted by St Patrick's Athletic Facebook
We have agreed to terms for 2016 with Brendan Clarke, Michael Barker and David Cawley. Brendan has won multiple trophies in his 169 appearances for the club while Michael and David join from Bray Wanderers and Sligo Rovers respectively



If Barker and Cawley are typical of the players St Pats recruit for 2016, a title challenge will certainly not be part of the expectations

[Olander]

If Barker and Cawley are typical of the players St Pats recruit for 2016, a title challenge will certainly not be part of the expectations
Cawley is a good addition to Pats. He won leagues and cups with Sligo when they were good. He's probably a direct replacement for Bolger. One bad season with a club who underachieved greatly shouldn't define him. Barker wouldn't pull up any trees but I doubt he will be any more than backup for Bermingham.

[Nesta99]

By sitting on his arse? :confused:

Funny! I couldnt be bothered searching through match night threads to dig up the moaning about Towell falling over all the time, or the perplexed observations of Cork fans as to why when they dont make any challanges (both on the field and in competition in general) albeit tongue in cheek with the tackles not being made the moaning about Towell was far from irony and entirely critical. The subsequent comments were that maybe Cork have to throw off the sportsmanship to succeed...

[D24Saint]

@stpatsfc (https://twitter.com/stpatsfc) We have agreed terms for 2016 with Brendan Clarke, Michael Barker and David Cawley. #Saints2016 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints2016?src=hash)

Glad to have Clarke back and Cawley will be a decent signing dont know much about Barker.

[thomas72]

Limerick fc just comfirmed the signing of winger Chris Mulhall from UCD.

Any good?

[strikeforce]

Wasn't just cork fans but then again you have a clear dislike of us..... no love lost and no nights sleep disturbed.

[KeepersBall]

Cabo have signed two 'keepers, Shane Fagan a quality goalie who was with them last season for one match and picked up an injury that saw him out for the season, and a big 6' 5 goalie from the old Rovers B side Mick Kelly, who in fairness while lacking in many attributes is indeed BIG

[Ezeikial]

Cabo have signed two 'keepers, Shane Fagan a quality goalie who was with them last season for one match and picked up an injury that saw him out for the season, and a big 6' 5 goalie from the old Rovers B side Mick Kelly, who in fairness while lacking in many attributes is indeed BIG

This deserves a thread of its own

[KeepersBall]

A BIG thread

[Nesta99]

Wasn't just cork fans but then again you have a clear dislike of us..... no love lost and no nights sleep disturbed.

Ach its hard to dislike also-rans! But it is always fun to read Cork fans faux outrage at biased refereeing and Dublin media reporting, not to mention all that travelling that is needed on this massive island of ours. Its a pity the Setanta Cup went on a hiatus as Irish League clubs were to be compensated for travel south but LoI clubs' travel north being overlooked, the moaning from the southernmost club would have been epic:P

[White Horse]

Daryl Horgan has re-signed for Dundalk.

[seand]

Horgan is a massive signing for Dundalk and keeps us in pole position, despite Towell's departure.

[LK37oldskool]

Turner back to Cork. Can anyone from CCFC confirm this?

[Jofspring]

Turner back to Cork. Can anyone from CCFC confirm this?

Confirmed by both clubs on Facebook

[thomas72]

Turner had a good last quarter of the season with Limerick before that he was very average he won't get near thst cork team imo

[placid casual]

[QUOTE=seand;1851048]Horgan is a massive signing for Dundalk and keeps us in pole position, despite Towell's departure.[/QUOTE
You keep saying that to yourself, and you never know it might turn out to be true

[dundalkfc10]

[QUOTE=seand;1851048]Horgan is a massive signing for Dundalk and keeps us in pole position, despite Towell's departure.[/QUOTE
You keep saying that to yourself, and you never know it might turn out to be true

So you dont think we will be favourites for the league? (i.e in pole position)

[strikeforce]

Horgan is a massive signing for Dundalk and keeps us in pole position, despite Towell's departure.
Just heard Lewis Hamilton has signed with Dawk to, just to keep them in pole position.

[patrickccfc]

Just heard Lewis Hamilton has signed with Dawk to, just to keep them in pole position.

Think nico rosberg got pole in the last few races, but that's useless information :cool:

[Nesta99]

Just heard Lewis Hamilton has signed with Dawk to, just to keep them in pole position.

Aye and he is taking a massive paycut so we will still have one of the smallest budgets! Champions getting together always they way of a winning formula...:rolleyes:

[strikeforce]

Ya baby formula. Ha ha. Enjoy your stay at the top. Someone else's turn soon..... very soon.

[Bray Head]

Bray Wanderers confirmed signings tonight Dean Kelly (Longford Town) Karl Moore (Bohemians), Conor Kenna & Ryan Brennan from Shamrock Rovers. Ger Pender & Jason Marks from Drogheda United while Alan Mc Nally has re-signed.

[Dillonman]

What the hell is going on at Bray! crazy scenes

[Longfordian]

They've apparently got a property developer giving them money. Because he's suddenly fallen in love with the club presumably.

[strikeforce]

Delighted for bray. Hope they do well.

[Acornvilla]

They've apparently got a property developer giving them money. Because he's suddenly fallen in love with the club presumably.
It's amazing that no one thought of trying this before..

[joey B]

Tommy McMonagle,Raymond Foy,Ciaran Gallagher and Michael Funston re-signed for Harps tonight.

[Longfordian]

It's amazing that no one thought of trying this before..

There was a tiger kidnapping today as well. The boom is back.

[ATFC-1887]

Word has it we will announce Mathews is staying on tomorrow and will budget him to push for at least the playoffs. Hoping with Phillip Nolan coming in we will get some big sponsors sorted.
Hopefully the club can finally get their act together.
Not holding my breath though

[oriel]

Bray Wanderers confirmed signings tonight Dean Kelly (Longford Town) Karl Moore (Bohemians), Conor Kenna & Ryan Brennan from Shamrock Rovers. Ger Pender & Jason Marks from Drogheda United while Alan Mc Nally has re-signed.

With Peter Cherrie having signed a 2 year deal? That's already looking like a very solid squad Bray have now for 2016, they look like they will be set up for a very comfortable league season.

[dublinwanderer]

With Peter Cherrie having signed a 2 year deal? That's already looking like a very solid squad Bray have now for 2016, they look like they will be set up for a very comfortable league season.

Current squad is:
1. Peter Cherrie
2. Hugh Douglas
3. Alan Byrne
4. Mick Daly
5. Conor Kenna
6. Alan McNally
7. Karl Moore
8. Ryan Brennan
9. Mark Salmon
10. Jason Marks
11. Ger Pender
12. Dean Kelly

Rumours include Killian Brennan, Gavin Peers, Marty Waters and I believe we are close to re-signing Casso and Sullivan

[outspoken]

Current squad is:
1. Peter Cherrie
2. Hugh Douglas
3. Alan Byrne
4. Mick Daly
5. Conor Kenna
6. Alan McNally
7. Karl Moore
8. Ryan Brennan
9. Mark Salmon
10. Jason Marks
11. Ger Pender
12. Dean Kelly

Rumours include Killian Brennan, Gavin Peers, Marty Waters and I believe we are close to re-signing Casso and Sullivan

Did Sullivan not announce on Twitter last night he wouldn't be re-signing

[greywanderer]

Did Sullivan not announce on Twitter last night he wouldn't be re-signing

Has cassidy not gone to Longford, sullivan did say farewell earlier. .