Conor O'Grady to Longford (per Ocean)

[avvenalaf]

Conor O Grady set for Longford Town? Jan 11, 12:56 pm
In local soccer news, there is strong speculation today that former Sligo Rovers midfielder Conor O Grady is on the verge of signing for near neighbours Longford Town. O Grady was one of a number of players released by new manager Rob McDonald when Sligo Rovers embarked on a “full time professionals” only policy for the 2007 season.
Meanwhile Longford Town manager Alan Matthews has emerged as one of the favourites for the vacant managerial position at Shelbourne.

[Pauro 76]

Conor O Grady set for Longford Town? Jan 11, 12:56 pm
In local soccer news, there is strong speculation today that former Sligo Rovers midfielder Conor O Grady is on the verge of signing for near neighbours Longford Town. O Grady was one of a number of players released by new manager Rob McDonald when Sligo Rovers embarked on a “full time professionals” only policy for the 2007 season.
Meanwhile Longford Town manager Alan Matthews has emerged as one of the favourites for the vacant managerial position at Shelbourne.

Longford Town in signing player shocker! :eek:

[cillit1928]

That would be a major kick in the balls for rovers fans if that happened!! cant blame the man in all fairness though if he did join them! best of luck to him.

[Martinho II]

hearrd tonight that we are on the verges on signing JIM CRAWFORD JAMES CHAMBERS AND CONOR O GRADY PLUS THREE PLAYERS FROM THE SHELS RESERVE PANEL

if thats the case this is a major relief!

eh sligoman::)

[red metal]

Its a done deal with longford!Conor told me himself.

[feo123]

s**t!

[SligoBrewer]

if its trye its a major kick in the teeth for the club

[gustavo]

I dont think its that a big of a blow , no one player can be bigger than the club and he was offered a good deal which he didnt accept , only time can judge if robs strategy was a wise one but these things happen in life and of course he will be missed as a player, I would have argued keeping Turner would have been more important but seeing as Conor is a local player that would be a controversial statement.

[SligoBrewer]

I dont think its that a big of a blow , no one player can be bigger than the club and he was offered a good deal which he didnt accept , only time can judge if robs strategy was a wise one but these things happen in life and of course he will be missed as a player, I would have argued keeping Turner would have been more important but seeing as Conor is a local player that would be a controversial statement.

Agreed but can the club sustain it?
O'Grady should have been kept on a part-time basis if he so desired...

The club agreed to Singh's clause, why not agree to O'Grady's?

[Rory H]

The club agreed to Singh's clause, why not agree to O'Grady's?

thats the best point you ever made....not much competition but well done!

[Midgit]

thats the best point you ever made....not much competition but well done!

:D :D :D

[Royal rover]

Anyone here we are getting Rogers and O'Halloran from Shels!!!!!!!!!!

[SligoBrewer]

Anyone here we are getting Rogers and O'Halloran from Shels!!!!!!!!!!

:D
greg o'halloran! yay!:D

[DonalE]

I heard yesterday through Conor's brother that it's not a done deal with Longford

[SligoBrewer]

why dont the club just sign him!

i doubt rob mcd had much say in the raf transfer! he'd never seen him play!

conor he has seen, HE (CONOR) IS PROVEN AT PREMIER LEVEL. RAF ISN'T.. although i know that raf will be competeant but still.. conor would be more of an asset to sligo rovers in 2007 than raf, whether he plays part time or full time is irrelevent, conor will give 387% anyways

[Rovers1]

conor would be more of an asset to sligo rovers in 2007 than raf, whether he plays part time or full time is irrelevent, conor will give 387% anyways

and raf doesnt give 100% every game?, Raf is one of only a few players to wear the Rovers jersey the past few years wh gave everthig when he played, he'll give as much as Conor gave us in the past 2 seasons

[SligoBrewer]

and raf doesnt give 100% every game?, Raf is one of only a few players to wear the Rovers jersey the past few years wh gave everthig when he played, he'll give as much as Conor gave us in the past 2 seasons

i didn't say that. raf will and always give 100 as per usual,

[Only1Rovers]

Dont Longford train in Dublin, will Conor travel to Dublin to train???

[sligoman]

Dont Longford train in Dublin, will Conor travel to Dublin to train???Yeah, Longford are essentially a Dublin team, they just play their home games in Longford, everything else is in Dubland:D.

[feo123]

just like monaghan? thats a bit stupid IMO!

[Rory H]

weekender today states o grady was offered a full time job with rovers[im assuming commercial manager] so he could stay full time with us....turned it down after a couple of days

was never going to happen really...he has a job that has a future unlike a job at a football club where you play as well

thats the end of it now...rob mc donald is digging himself a nice little hole and with no signings announced yet since raf the prospects for the season seem bleak to me...

flannery training with u21's to get fitness..thats all the news...how dull

[gustavo]

weekender today states o grady was offered a full time job with rovers[im assuming commercial manager] so he could stay full time with us....turned it down after a couple of days

was never going to happen really...he has a job that has a future unlike a job at a football club where you play as well

thats the end of it now...rob mc donald is digging himself a nice little hole and with no signings announced yet since raf the prospects for the season seem bleak to me...

flannery training with u21's to get fitness..thats all the news...how dull

I wouldnt be too impatient in the lack of signings so far, have faith in the man!

[Rory H]

I wouldnt be too impatient in the lack of signings so far, have faith in the man!

im trying too!its hard though..seeing all the quality players leave and nothing come in is very disheartening....

[gustavo]

I dont think Sean had many of his signings made this time last year i think most of them came in February

[Rory H]

i remember..and we were all panicing[not as much] back then too...and it worked out...we got 4 on trial or about to sign...just dying for some confirmation!

if we dont sign enough players can we blame you though:p

[gustavo]

http://foot.ie/showthread.php?t=32939 :D

[Rory H]

fine.....but i dont think im the only one worried with just reason!

[Paraic]

fine.....but i dont think im the only one worried with just reason!

Jeez WR, being back at college must be getting to ya - we'll have to organise some interviews to lift your spirits!