Jimmy Dunne (D QPR b.1997)

[samhaydenjr]

Surprised that Dunne hadn't a thread of his own, considering he has a full season of senior football under his belt. Anyway, he made his debut for Scottish Premiership table-toppers Hearts in their victory over Kilmarnock and even had a shot on goal saved: http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/6926

While it looked for a little while that there was a chance he might break into the Burnley first-team squad, this is still a big step forward in his career. If he can consolidate his position over the next few weeks he surely moves him up a level in terms of the pecking order for National Team centre-backs, from a group of youngsters with potential (Masterson, Nolan, O'Connor, O'Driscoll, Collins) to our second-tier/fringe group (along with Egan, Keogh and Hoban... maybe Williams if we're using a back three). Top tier options would be Clark, Rice, Long and Duffy.

[Olé Olé]

Hadn't been following the SPL too closely this season but with all the reports of Celtic being 6 points behind Hearts, I said it might be worth checking if Jimmy Dunne is playing a role for the table-toppers. His manager reckons he has a good game the weekend before last against Motherwell: https://www.footballparadise.com/levein-praises-young-defenders-after-hearts-go-five-points-clear/
And Hearts supporters on Twitter were very impressed with his contribution to a clean sheet against Livingston at the weekend.

[samhaydenjr]

Good to see he's made a decent start - Hearts have only conceded once in the four games he's played. Would be nice to have another young centre-back emerge to compensate for the potential loss of Declan Rice and he's got to be worth looking at sooner rather than later.

[samhaydenjr]

First goal for Hearts turns out to be the winner against St. Johnstone - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/45610230 - time to start monitoring him closely, MON - there's a spot open in the squad this Autumn ;)

[tricky_colour]

Just noticed Declan Rice is listed as English on whoscored.com (123rd position)

[samhaydenjr]

Just noticed Declan Rice is listed as English on whoscored.com (123rd position)

I wouldn't read to much into that... premierleague.com lists Glen McAuley and Jonathan Afolabi as English :eek:

[tetsujin1979]

Highlights are on YouTube, goal is on 1:08
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[samhaydenjr]

Another goal for Dunne, unfortunately it was only a consolation as Hearts had already shipped three against Rangers: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/45696333

[CraftyToePoke]

Northern Ireland trying to poach him according to this, due to grandparents being from there, says they have offered to fast track him into their senior side.

- https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/u21-defender-dunne-considers-switch-to-north-37411224.html

Makes a bit of a mockery of NIMON's wailing on the subject a while back.

[gastric]

It's okay if Michael does it, seems to be the rule! Gentleman's agreement, my backside. There is no way a lad from Drogheda will join them. I hope this blows up and the sheer hypocrisy is seen for what it is.

[Olé Olé]

Strange how they say he is "considering" it. You would have to be surprised if he did defect. He's well on course for senior honours with his country. Hopefully it's nothing a phone call from one of his Burnley colleagues or Martin O'Neill can't nip in the bud.

[tetsujin1979]

Why does the fact that he does not have a competitive cap mean the transfer can be pushed through quickly?

Also, left out of that article was that the 3-1 win over Iceland was an U21 international

[Olé Olé]

Why does the fact that he does not have a competitive cap mean the transfer can be pushed through quickly?

Also, left out of that article was that the 3-1 win over Iceland was an U21 international

Between Kevin Palmer on Rice, Dan McDonnell on Arter and now this, the Indo is really losing it's credibility. Those 3 stories are fairly unfounded and have negative undertones and implications, like much of the supporters' discussion on Irish football recently. It's as though the Indo is seeking to feed, or at least pander to, the views of some of it's audience.

[ArFella]

It's okay if Michael does it, seems to be the rule! Gentleman's agreement, my backside. There is no way a lad from Drogheda will join them. I hope this blows up and the sheer hypocrisy is seen for what it is.

He's from Dundalk (well Blackrock but not f'ing Drogheda!) but definitely no chance of him jumping ship, especially with him being involved in the U21s recently.

[gastric]

Apologies, born in Drogheda, a far nicer town than Dundalk!��

[tetsujin1979]

this line from the article is absolutely ridiculous

he is free to link up with the North for this week's Nations League qualifiers against Austria and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Even if he was (which he isn't) he was named on the bench in Israel yesterday for the U21 qualifier, and will be flying to Germany for the final game in the group with the rest of the squad.

[Olé Olé]

this line from the article is absolutely ridiculous

Even if he was (which he isn't) he was named on the bench in Israel yesterday for the U21 qualifier, and will be flying to Germany for the final game in the group with the rest of the squad.

Right. I mailed Palmer so this spoofer is getting one too.

[seanfhear]

Any Point in letting Roy Keane have a word ..................is what Michael O’Neill might be thinking .

[tetsujin1979]

Levein wants to extend Dunne's stay at Hearts: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hearts-boss-craig-levein-try-13458536

[samhaydenjr]

Levein wants to extend Dunne's stay at Hearts: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hearts-boss-craig-levein-try-13458536

Excellent news, he appears to have started very well. This is an interesting quote from Levein:


"He is a good passer of the ball and is good in the air and has decent pace. He is a calm boy, he is low maintenance and is not difficult to deal with at all."

Hmmm... I haven't seen the recent Ireland games here in Canada but that kind of sounds like things I've been reading about another young centre-back we had in the first team for a few months before he decided he needed time. It's just a pity Dunne didn't break through before the Spring friendlies. Is it too late to play him against The North? Or should we just wait a few more months before even thinking about blooding him. It's really starting to look like he'll be the next player for MON to look at in terms of expanding the squad but there's no real window on the horizon where we can get him settled in, unless he plays so well that MON could feel confident giving him a debut in the qualifiers, perhaps against a lower-ranked team

[gastric]

Excellent news, he appears to have started very well. This is an interesting quote from Levein:



Hmmm... I haven't seen the recent Ireland games here in Canada but that kind of sounds like things I've been reading about another young centre-back we had in the first team for a few months before he decided he needed time. It's just a pity Dunne didn't break through before the Spring friendlies. Is it too late to play him against The North? Or should we just wait a few more months before even thinking about blooding him. It's really starting to look like he'll be the next player for MON to look at in terms of expanding the squad but there's no real window on the horizon where we can get him settled in, unless he plays so well that MON could feel confident giving him a debut in the qualifiers, perhaps against a lower-ranked team

MONROY will soon knock that 'good passing' thing that Levein refers to out of his game.

[Stuttgart88]

Is there any evidence that he is considering a switch?

[gastric]

Over on ybig, a guy claims his brother in law knows one of Dunne's family and there is no hope of it happening!

[Stuttgart88]

Must be true so! Seriously though, it just doesn't sound credible.

[tetsujin1979]

There was one article, in one paper, with no quotes from the player, or either football association, with some glaring factual errors, and he's played for Ireland since that was published.

[Olé Olé]

There was one article, in one paper, with no quotes from the player, or either football association, with some glaring factual errors, and he's since played for Ireland since that was published.

The licence to print such crap should be revoked. As I said before, there's been some serious tripe published by the Indo relating to Irish football. They really need an editor to adopt some quality control.

[Olé Olé]

https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/north-boss-michael-oneill-admits-he-met-with-ireland-callup-jimmy-dunne-37509212.html

Dear Lord. Self awareness is at a low here.

[Stuttgart88]

Returned to Burnley early. His loan spell expires in January but he got injured in training (ankle, 6 weeks) so he has gone back. Levein's quote suggests its for good.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-jimmy-dunne-gives-injury-update-as-he-heads-back-to-burnley-1-4839254

[tetsujin1979]

This quote makes it look like he will return

However, he could be back at Tynecastle with a deal agreed in principle with the Clarets for the loan to be extended until the end of the season.

[tetsujin1979]

Craig Levein to speak to Dyche about extending Dunne's loan until the end of the season: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-to-target-new-centre-back-if-jimmy-dunne-deal-can-t-be-extended-1-4849249

[Olé Olé]

Looks like he won't be seeing the second half of the season out with Hearts after they announced the end of his loan on their website. He responded with a tweet thanking the club and supporters: https://twitter.com/jimmydunne70/status/1082229562862419968?s=19

Talk under the tweet that he may be off to Sunderland for the rest of the season.

[Olé Olé]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2019/0107/1021790-burnley-recall-jimmy-dunne-from-hearts/

Rte speculating he's off to the Championship.

[gastric]

A but surprise he is only going to League One.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-closing-in-on-loan-deal-for-highly-rated-irish-defender-jimmy-dunne-1-9524893/amp

[Olé Olé]

Still young for a centre half, they're probably paying 100% of his wages and he should start. He can get Championship exposure next season. I agree though, would have liked to see him test himself there this season.

[irishfan86]

Sunderland a different type of League 1 team though. Playing in front of big crowds and the pressure that comes with that to win is good experience in a different way. Also, if he shows well and becomes a starter there's every chance they could look to make the deal permanent if they were promoted.

[liamoo11]

He is really working through the football ladder. Last season conference then second half of season league 2. Scotland and league 1 this season. So hopefully good championship loan next summer. Was really under the radar as a youth player very rarely played for us and unremarkable at man utd

[samhaydenjr]

Deal gone through - loan to the end of the season: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46812826

[samhaydenjr]

19-year-old striker made the bench for Sunderland today. Didn't seem to be tearing up trees underage (would be well down my list of potential forwards) so this is a pleasant surprise. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46766568#tab-0

[tommy_c12000]

Your instinct was correct. This was in fact 21 year old Jimmy Dunne who was given squad number 30 and made the first team squad today

[samhaydenjr]

19-year-old striker made the bench for Sunderland today. Didn't seem to be tearing up trees underage (would be well down my list of potential forwards) so this is a pleasant surprise. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/46766568#tab-0


Your instinct was correct. This was in fact 21 year old Jimmy Dunne who was given squad number 30 and made the first team squad today

:embarrassed: D'oh! I forgot that Jimmy Dunne had gone on loan to Sunderland, even though I posted it three days ago! I think I need to lie down! Well, all the best to both Dunnes at Sunderland

[liamoo11]

Starts today great for him to get to play with mcgeady

[tommy_c12000]

Scored today for Sunderland, this guy could be a player for us

[samhaydenjr]

Scored today for Sunderland, this guy could be a player for us

Yeah, is really making the most of his loan moves and climbing the ladder pretty quickly. If he continues to be successful for Sunderland, it could open the door to a permanent move next season, if Burnley still aren't ready to give him a shot. And if Sunderland are in The Championship, that puts him into contention for a spot in the squad, although the earliest I can see him there would be 2020 - for the qualifiers, our centre-halves will be from Duffy, Clark, Long, Egan and Keogh, with Lenihan and Williams as back-up. Although, I guess we could give him a run-out against New Zealand in November, assuming he is playing Championship football (or better)

[tetsujin1979]

Dunne making his debut for Burnley this evening
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[Diggs246]

the forgotten man, anything I've seen of him has been very good

He is the fabled CB who can also pass the ball

[tetsujin1979]

Burnley go through 5-4 on penalties. Brady converted the winning spot kick

[youngirish]

Burnley go through 5-4 on penalties. Brady converted the winning spot kick

The Burnley message boards so far seem almost unanimous in awarding Dunne MOM.

https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=49812

[Eirambler]

Has had mixed loan spells - impressed at Hearts but not so much at Sunderland, although as ever Sunderland can be a bit of a basket case. Would be good to see him get a championship loan move to see what he can do at that level.

[Diggs246]

Actually I think he should take his chances in Burnley. Long isnt improving or getting younger which i think could make dunne third choice CB.. he would get a lot of football throughout the season for a young player that's ok.

[Olé Olé]

Actually I think he should take his chances in Burnley. Long isnt improving or getting younger which i think could make dunne third choice CB.. he would get a lot of football throughout the season for a young player that's ok.
Agree here. He's so much younger than Long. If he passed him out and got a few games in the league and a few more in the cup under his belt it could really help him get his career going.