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Hakiki was exceptional in a very poor Dundalk side when he joined in July, had good games into August, and almost reminded some of us of Jamie McGrath in looks and play, then we saw little of his talent after that, would have def liked to have kept him but wouldn't blame any player for leaving after the mess of 2024 and not play in FD!Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
We need the better FD standard players next season, who know the division.
Lee Devitt and Corey Chambers signed up for next season by Treaty United.
Have seen little else in the First Division but saw that Antonio Tuta is a free agent on social media and his LinkedIn.
I was hugely excited when I saw him first but after that he appeared very easy to shove off the ball and extremely lazy at times, maybe he knew he was fighting a lost cause.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Very very quiet across the division, could be down to the UEFA money issue and clubs waiting to see how things play outQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
I think you might be talking about the story where the club hadn't the money to pay the players, Kenny always told the board he would walk if players went unpaid, he was going to quit after a home game one night but someone ran home and scrapped together a load of pennies to make up the deficit and paid the players that night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Mick McDermott named Cobh Ramblers manager,an absolute spoofer ,another Dave Rogers !
Ex Glentoran manager Mick McDermott has been announced as Cobh Ramblers new manager. Was most recently the assistant manager of the Qatar national team randomly enough
That's some change of sceneryQuote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Which would certainly be a concern for Kerry, given how he stabilised the defence last year after a shaky start. Not sure what became of Aaron O'Sullivan - didn't disgrace himself by any means when he was in goals, but after Tuta returned, he didn't even feature on the bench for the rest of the season?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
O'Sullivan is in UL and playing with Janesboro now. Never seen him play, I don't think.Quote:
Originally Posted by culloty82
Derry have signed former Leicester underage keeper Arlo Doherty on an 18 month deal. Bit of a strange one to sign a player (particularly a goalkeeper) on a permanent contract that ends in the middle of a season
Sean Hoare is set to sign for Pats according to Owen Cowzer in The Sun. Would imagine if that happens it'll facilitate Keeley returning to Drogheda.
Jay McLelland signed a new deal , glad to see him stay but surely going to be very hard for him to get game time next season
The Swiss Army knife. Have to say I love McClelland's attitude, he always puts a shift in in any position he plays and he’s the opposite of a moaner in the squad. Centre back and goalkeeper are the only 2 positions on the pitch he’s not filled in at at some point and that veratility is an asset in case of any injury crisisQuote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
Happy with McClelland staying, he was one that was on the PFAI list I'd hope we'd make an effort to keep. It's going to be tough for him to get many minutes as most of the players in the positions he covers are better than him, but still and all it's good to have a guy that has played in about 6 positions in his time with the club as a squad option. He's also discreetly one of the best penalty takers in the league should the need arise.
I'm not sure if Ryan McLaughlin has signed up again - seems to be some unclear messaging there - but if not we could do with another right back and that seems to be it at least numbers wise. Probably then a case of one in one out i.e. Hoare for Keeley.
McLaughlin hasn’t been announced yet, but in the Baggley interview he was asked if it was good to have some familiar faces in the squad in Redmond and McLaughlin who he knows. It was mentioned that McLaughlin was taking him for a coffee and was referred to as a teammate in it so I can only assume from that that either he’ll be announced in the coming days or else he may have signed a 2 year deal last year and the duration of the contract wasn’t revealed at the time. I may be picking it up wrong from the interview but that was my takeaway from itQuote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
if that’s the case it probably puts an end to the links with Darragh Power. Hoare can cover RB if both Sjoberg and McLaughlin are injured.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Hard to see us adding a defender or midfielder now, apart from Hoare, even assuming Keeley and Bolger move on.
One more striker, possibly.
And with that he's confirmed! Kenny evidently happy with much of the existing squad. McLaughlin and Sjoberg are both good players, just would be concerned at both right back options being awfully injury prone.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Sean Hoare in and Keeley out would leave us covered at centre back and he could also be extra cover at right back if neededQuote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
Yeah that scenario would help ease any concerns. There were a couple of points last season where both right backs were missing and it was another hindrance to an already dodgy period of the season, and you wouldn't be shocked to see it again given the history of the two lads despite how good they've been when available.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
Finn Harps announce signing of a 24 year old American goalkeeper called Lucas Daunhauer from Finish side Narpes Kraft FF. Read more https://finnharps.ie/harps-sign-goal...cas-daunhauer/
Harps’ Ryan Rainey banned from football for 6 months after breaking the betting rules. Is he under contract or had he not signed up for next season yet?
https://www.leagueofireland.ie/news/...-disciplinary/
Nah he wasn’t signed up for next year,feel for the lad but the rules are the rules…..Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Bohs and Shels interested in Sean Kavanagh. Towell has had discussions with Bohs and Pat's too apparently. Don't see how he'd fit in either of those squads though.
That Towell to Pat's has been doing the rounds for a good while but i can't see it at all , especially with the midfield options we have now , his age and the money he'd be looking forQuote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Towell to Bohs makes so little sense it will probably happen :D he's probably the player who will look for the most money of any free agent and Bohs are cutting budgets and have a well stocked midfield after adding Morahan and already having Devoy, Clarke, Tierney, Bucko and James McManus. Add to that we don't know what's happening with Flores or McDonnell there are almost too many midfield options.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Yeah is a horrible issue to have in the modern world, not so long ago gambling issues could be helped a lot by just avoiding the bookies. But now the gambling advertisement is everywhereQuote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Towell was a fringe player in one of the top squads in the league and was no more than a squad player from day one at Rovers, was underwheling considering his rep. He lost the main attribute he had, mobility, by hulking it in England. All things considered is he worth a deal somwehere, is he deluded to think he could command anything more than an average wage rather than top earner when his game time has been pretty limited at least for the last season. If he signed for Dundalk people wouldnt be jumping up and down over it, mainly based on concern about the cost but has his stock really fallen that much or has he a good year or 2 at the top level yet with say Shels, or even more mid table like Galway. He'd suit Caulfield as he'd run through walls and not stop even if it was the wrong wall...
Ethan Boyle signed for Carrick Rangers after leaving Wexford…..
Thanks but no thanks - Brendan Clarke has spoken about having a ‘no d!ckheads’ policy in the dressing room, not sure Towell would pass that testQuote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Matty Smith has signed for Waterford, I never expected any of the other top 4 teams to sign him so out of the other teams I think that is the best move for him playing under Long who might be the only manager with a hope of getting some consistency and composure from him
I'd be nervous if Kavanagh and Towell ended up at Shels not the type of players we want both over 30 with Kavanagh always injured and Towell a decade past his best, would be looking for big money and his aforementioned personality that you could only see would clash at some point with Duff
It was the same at Shels Hakiki has exceptional technical ability and movement but struggles with end product and the physical side of the game he is in need of bulking up. If he gets proper game time at Sligo and develops he could be a top player in 2/3 years timeQuote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
We will have a small budget and therefore squad so he will get plenty of game time. Here hoping he reaches his potential.Quote:
Originally Posted by total hoofball
Cork sign Dutch keeper Tein Troost on loan from NAC Breda until July. A headline writers dream surname for a goalkeeper that is :) 'Clancy puts Troost in Tein' 'Will Cork’s new keeper be Troostworthy?'
I'd be of the opinion that Towell could actually be a good signing for Galway. He's not a lazy ***** anyway, and appears from the outside to at least work hard,but his opinion of himself could rightly be viewed as a hindrance.
As for Kavo he's got a lovely left foot but time and injuries are conspiring against him.
Duffer may feel he can "resurrect" both towell and kavanagh,but it's definitely a gamble.
Ya I was thinking the same, I'd love to see him sign for us. I think people who don't know him calling him a "********" is a bit unfair. Undoubtedly a quality player, and he'd be one of the younger lads in our squad!
Dundalk have signed Harry Groome and Dean Ebbe, smart moves signing up top players from teams who will be your likely main challengers for the First Division title. I could see more arriving from Bray/Athlone/UCD/Wexford
See thats the impression Im etting from fans in general and wondering whether it is fair. PC is right to say he wouldnt be a lazy player even if he thinks he is more than a spoiler. As for 'no ********s' policy, do the team lock Caulfield out of the dressing rooms?Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy
Im just relieved to see players being signed tbh! It does look like there is an unsaid bounce back hope though there is plenty of opportunity to sign dross yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by total hoofball
Caulfield and Horgan have their own dressing room as a result of this policyQuote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99