Yeah a very strong end to the season. As always finances will dictate but if we keep majority of squad together we should be Playoff contenders for 2026! Great atmosphere in Section O!
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Watched some of it from Lisbon, looked a great crowd in SO. Credit to the young lads and lassies in that group, they've really driven it on. Even at its height we were never ones for producing banners unless it was a huge game, these lads seem to have one every week.BetweenTheStripes.net - Home of Between the Stripes LOI podcast.Comment
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Sad to hear of the passing of Bobby stocks, followed us home and away for many years, was a good character too. May he RIP..BetweenTheStripes.net - Home of Between the Stripes LOI podcast.Comment
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Great way to finish season, come from behind win against the neighbours for 5 in a row. Dont know what our record number of league wins on the spin is but this must surely be up there. Three points off playoffs in 6th. Next years target is obvious , get to playoffs!Comment
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Should have been more comfortable than 2-1, fell behind to a wonder goal against the run of play, lost our composure a bit after that but I always felt we'd come back, maybe didn't expect such a quick comeback, a few months ago we were the team who'd collapse at the start of a second half, goes to show how far we've come.
Two really well worked and taken goals, Stefan is an excellent finisher and has excelled as a striker, the pressure he puts on the opposition keeper and defenders in possession is huge.
One part of his hand he'll need to improve is being too slow to get back onside.
Doran and O'Brien sensational again tonight, we simply have to keep Doran, Moore and O'Brien if we want to compete next season.
C'mon De Town.BetweenTheStripes.net - Home of Between the Stripes LOI podcast.Comment
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And that was 2025. Much better the 2nd half and looked much more like we did the last 4 games. And even stole 6th place while we were at it. Most positive end to a season we've had for at least 3 years.
I thought Manny looked to be getting a lot of attention after the match by fans and players. I could be reading too much into it, but I hope that wasn't him saying his goodbyes to the club. Wouldn't blame him for leaving, but it would be very sad.Comment
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It's been a pleasure to watch this squad grow and develop as the season has gone on. They were so raw and naive back in February & March, but one thing that I never questioned was their attitude and work rate. As the season went on, you could literally see the improvement week to week, even if results didn't always reflect that. Delighted for Wayne Groves and the players for how the season finished, and it's just a pity we didn't have another 3 or 4 games left to really put the squeeze on Treaty.
A big if I'd imagine, because there will no doubt be clubs with a few more quid than us sniffing around, but if we can hold on to some of our better lads, and add a bit more quality in other areas, I'd be quietly confident of making the playoffs next season. I'm sure Groves is already working on tying them down.
Roll on 2026!Comment
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I know nothing in regards to players futures but I think the whole many thing was just the fact he's the local lad and the players remember the scenes after his late winner in the previous derby and wanted him to recreate that a little by waving the Section O flag.
If we're playing a game of read the body language though I did notice one of two things myself.
One player who looked very dejected was Halwax, not sure what has gone on there but hard to see him being here next season, although credit to Kian Moore he's really come on in the last few games.
Dean George seemed to really soak in the applause of the fans as he was subbed off, I wonder was that a goodbye wave too?
Didn't see Fran Campbell at the end either, must have headed straight for the tunnel, he's looked very dejected in recent weeks too, totally ignored the young lads in Section O up in Bray a few weeks ago when they tried to engage with him warming up so I'd say he's probably away too.BetweenTheStripes.net - Home of Between the Stripes LOI podcast.Comment
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Hope that's all it is with Manny, it'd be a failure if he's not kept on.
I'd bet the savings on Halwax being gone, his only appearance was one half with the 20s a few weeks ago. Credit to him though, he came along the first 6 months of the season. And I feel for Campbell, I do like him and I think there's a decent player there, but he has been inconsistent. If I had to make the decision I reluctantly wouldn't keep him next year, but hope he finds his feet somewhere.
O'Shea has been on the bench once in recent weeks and completely out of the squad most matches. I hope that's only an injury worry and not something elseComment
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Fairly sure it's just an injury with O'Shea, hasn't been at his best this season but would still be keeping himBetweenTheStripes.net - Home of Between the Stripes LOI podcast.Comment
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What was with the FAI spp last night as I couldnt make it down? It had with our game in 2nd half +20 mins and only one town sub on! It was when I was checking other sites that it clicked with me that there was a glitch with the app!
Delighted with way season ended for us . Roll on 2026!Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?Comment
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Would definitely have sympathy with Halwax as he really improved in the middle part of the season after a shaky start. Didn't really do anything to deserve to be dropped and I still wouldn't have much trust in Moore either to be honest.
Campbell was there on the pitch after the game last night alright - I wouldn't be losing any sleep if he was to go though. All he's good for is a yellow card after coming on. No addition.
Campbell, Bodiaf, Walsh, Spain would be the first I'd have out the gap.
Then the likes of George, Egan, Robinson, Wade Slater I wouldn't be losing sleep over losing too.
S. Moore, Doran, O'Brien definitely the most important to try to tie down.Comment
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I'd be shipping off Yoro, Walsh, Spain, Slater, Milongo, Campbell, Boudiaf, Ibrahim and Robinson.
I do think George has something about him and he showed that the last round of games, it just took too long in the season
Keep hold of Murtagh, Manny, Ugbesia, Moore, Doran, O'Shea, Hand and Irhue at minimum. Me wishlist thereComment
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2026 thread started https://foot.ie/threads/299583-Town-2026
Thanks to all who posted here, nice to have that engagement. Keep at it for 26 and let anyone else know who might be interested. Tell your family, tell your friends, tell your dogComment
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