For those who missed it,here it is:
Sean, is their any chance of Rovers playing Birmingham City in the Showgrounds some time?
<atfconline> Early days obviously, but how do you see next season shaping up with three of the better teams leaving the Division,
and only Dublin City coming down?
<atfconline> From what you have seen so far
[Thu Nov 18 19:26:53 GMT 2004] Ciaran O'Grady
[Thu Nov 18 19:26:59 GMT 2004] Redders
<Redders> hey all!
<Redders> Anyone talking?
<Ciaran O'Grady> Dont seem to be
[Thu Nov 18 19:27:56 GMT 2004] in_da_red
<Redders> is Sean still here?
[Thu Nov 18 19:28:03 GMT 2004] Damian
<in_da_red> hello to everyone
<Redders> hes gone! long his career! ;)
<in_da_red> is the manager here ?
<Redders> hes just gone i think!
<Ciaran O'Grady> That's just dandy!
<in_da_red> just gone ?? only 30 mins on ??
<Paraic> sean just got knocked off again - bit annoying as I just typed a ling response !!
<Paraic> sligoman - your answers are on foot.ie now
<in_da_red> well is this over or what ?
<Ciaran O'Grady> Dial up connection eh?
<Paraic> no - i think I'm just typing in too much -
[Thu Nov 18 19:29:52 GMT 2004] Sean Connor
<Sean Connor> I'll keep it short this time - I expect friendlies with Birminghan plus other English and Irish lEague teams next
summer
<Ciaran O'Grady> Any leads on new players for next season?
<Damian> are the committee going to fund the purchase of new players
<Redders> Sean, how many players are you intending you keep from the current squad for next season?
<Sean Connor> I never talk to about new player until they are signed.
<Sean Connor> re number of players keeping - I've already answered
<Ciaran O'Grady> Course not, just looking for an idea
<Sean Connor> current squad of 24, expect to keep about 12 -14
<Damian> have to a good relationship with the committee?
> Do you think we can win against Limerick on Saturday?
<Redders> ok, thxs. Have u ever scouted Sligo IT for potential talent seeing as they have finished very highly in national events?
<Sean Connor> re the committee, Yes. We're all working in the same direction - we want to see sligo back in the premier league
<Sean Connor> re Limerick - of cours I think we can win - I believe we can win every game.
<Ciaran O'Grady> Speakin of premier league, How long you think it'll take you to get us back there?
[Thu Nov 18 19:33:33 GMT 2004] slamerbeck@aol.com
<Sean Connor> re IT - not yet, but I intend to.
<Ciaran O'Grady> Isn't Lawless not in the IT?
<Sean Connor> getting back to Premier - I've a 3.5 year contract, I'v like to think that in 2 and half years time, we'll be there.
<Sean Connor> I have to be realistic
<Redders> was! very good player at that, but there is alot of potential there! ALOT! saw them playing a few times
> What did you know about the club before you came here?
<Damian> is the Birmingham connection a 1 way street or will it help SRFC to move up to the premier
<Paraic> Benny Lawless left before Sean arrived -
<Ciaran O'Grady> Ok, sorry I been away
> Can you tell us anyone who will leave the club for definite during the break?
<Sean Connor> Re club: I knew club had illustious history from Dixie Dean to Johnny Armstrong, David Pugh, Paul McGee, etc
<Damian> how would you compare the the standard of football in div 1 - english div 2 or 3?
<Sean Connor> re BCFC: defintiely not a one way street - wait and see
<Redders> When do you expect to have all players from the current squad signed for next year??
<Sean Connor> I not prepared to reveal the information about players leaving on line - anyways, I don't want to talk about individuals
either coming or going
[Thu Nov 18 19:39:33 GMT 2004] Audio alert from Redders.
<Sean Connor> RE standard in Eircom Premier would be top Div 2 (coca-cola) Our league would be Division 3 / confernece
<Ciaran O'Grady> Other clubs, Shels, Cork etc have had connections with English teams before and they were fruitless. What
makes the BCFC connection any different?
<Sean Connor> All the players I want to stay ahve already signed or are about to sign
> Will we ever play Celtic in a friendly?
<Sean Connor> BCFC connection is different because of my personal relationshipt with Steve Bruce.
<Sean Connor> Re a Celtic friendly, I'm currently trying to sort this out.
> Will Steve Bruce ever visit the Showgrounds and train the youth teams?
<Paraic> lads, last few questions , Sean needs to get back to the tail end of training - 5 more minutes ok??
<Redders> k
<Paraic> Steve Bruce will visit, but may not train the youth teams - I may ask him to take a first team session. We have their
academy staff for the youths
> ok,Who would you like to see win the First Division this season, UCD or Finn Harps?
<Damian> Thanks for your honest opinons,Sean best for Limerick game and next season
<Redders> Sean,how much does the business community have to play in making Rovers a successful club? e.g. sponsorship,
signage etc round ground
<Sean Connor> Finn Harps of course - I'm very good friends with their first team coach.
<Sean Connor> Thanks Damien
<in_da_red> what will be a successful season next season ? top three ?
<Sean Connor> Re the business community - this level of football is dictated by finances, the more money I get in, the better
players I can sign. Trust me.
> Have you any friendlies confirmed with any club? If so who and when are they?
<Ciaran O'Grady> You want to bring in players from outside or from other EL clubs?
<Sean Connor> Definitely a top three finish, hopefully a cup run and a team that the town and supporters will be proud of
<Redders> Sean,u seem to have alot of confidence in urself, a Jose Mourinhio type manager if u will, can u bring the success that
he has brough to Porto to Rovers?
<Sean Connor> Friendlies - Apart from Birminghan, Glenavon - both dates have to arranged
<in_da_red> that's good to hear. all us supporters want is an honest team with players working hard. are u enjoying living in this
area ?
<Sean Connor> Players from outside. USA plus UK
> Is their any new developments for the Showgrounds planned? apart from all-weather pitch
<Sean Connor> Of course I have to have confidence on myself. Remember I have to motivate the team, so they have got to faith in
me, and my confidence will rub off on team
[Thu Nov 18 19:47:43 GMT 2004] eiredude
<Ciaran O'Grady> How often are the BCFC coaches gonna come over?
> Are you enjoying your first time at been a manager?
<Sean Connor> Guys, I have to head back to training - thank you all for your time and interest. I promise you I will work 24/7 to bring
Premier football back to the showgrounds
<Ciaran O'Grady> Good luck
<Sean Connor> I want ius all to join in the success
<in_da_red> all the best sean. thanks for the time. good luck for next year.see u in limerick
> Welcome to the job &Good luck for next season Sean
<Redders> Thanks Sean and Good Luck!
<Redders> Cheerio ALL!
