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Very surprised to hear Healy got another year, for most of extra time in the cup final, he looked as if he could hardly run.
Dundalk meant to be announcing 2 or 3 new signings at the kit launch tomorrow night. McEleney could be one, but the compensation figure seems very high.
To be fair that was his first game back in months. He clearly wasn't at 100%. I don't know if hes back to be first choice or to play in a reduced number of games.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Shane Grimes has re-signed for Dundalk so I'd imagine that means that Ross Gaynor will not be returning to Oriel Park.
That was my immediate thought when I saw that aswell.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
It seems the McEleney deal may be more or less wrapped up with the club paying the not insignificant amount of compensation.
I've heard that Benson has signed aswell and will be "modelling" the new jersey tomorrow evening.
I saw online earlr that if dundalk didnt play much compensation to Derry City Derry will get more of a cut if McEleney moves abroad!Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
Sure we'll just ignore them for a few years like they did with Mark Griffin, be grand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Conor Melody & Kevin Horgan have signed on for us for next season http://galwayunitedfc.ie/melody-and-...ree-new-deals/
Harps have signed Ryan Curran from Derry
Any relation to Paul?
Son of Paul Curran. Derry fans don't seem to rate him much, but he's a good young signing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
How do Dundalk fans expect the centre of their team line up next season. Will Finn and McEleney fight it out for the number 10 position while Benson will fight it out with Shields to partner O'Donnell in the middle??
I saw Benson against Bratislava last year and he was outstanding, but seemed more of a no10 than a centre mid.
This is what I would expect (assuming Gannon re-signs). Shields and Benson to compete for a central midfield sport. Kilduff and McMillan to share the lone stiker role.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philosophizer
Rogers
Gannon Gartland Boyle Massey
O'Donnell Benson
McEleney Finn Horgan
McMillan
Does McEleney play wide? I thought he was a no10 at Derry
He played mostly central. I'd expect Benson to compete with Mountney and Meenan for the wide spot on the opposite wing to Horgan
It is an interesting one and we await the pre-season friendlies with particular interest. In the interim Stephen Kenny interviews might shed some light on his thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philosophizer
If Georgie Poynton, the current U-19 international can force himself into the mix, potentially there are 9 players competing for 5 starting spots in midfield:
Shields, O'Donnell
Benson, Mountney
McEleney, Finn
Horgan, Meenan
Surely you'd assume Poynton would be heading off on loan somewhere this season? Possibly to Drogheda?
Has Gannon not re-signed yet?, Best fullback in the leagueQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Gannon has not signed back yet, I also think he is the only one* not to at this stage. He is injured though, came off in the first half of the cup final, if it was during the season he would have missed a good few months with it.
Think he is only recently back from holidays, there were rumours he has rejected a deal, maybe its to get a better one, he is definitely the best right back in the league, so hopefully they can agree terms with him.
* Kurtis Byrne left for Bohs, Sean Maguire will not be staying as he wants regular first team football
Yup! Pity he his probably still serving a ban though...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunny
Signed the Dennehy brothers happy enough with our business so far.
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