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Totally agree but in fairness to him some of the chances he missed were due to unreal saves. In games where he had space and was able to run at people he looked great but a lot of the games Rovers are involved in the Opo sits back and thats where he struggles still has to add more strings to his bow. Love to see him so well at Milwall. South Stand loved him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buller
Had a cracking first half of the season for us last year but faded a bit in the second half of the season. Reckon he could flourish in a better team though for sure. Could be a very shrewd signing for Waterford, one I'd definitely have liked to keep.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Very worrying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
Few more bodies in the door for LTFC. Gavin Byrne from Bohs u19s, Oisin Hand from Shamrock Rovers u19s, and Evan Farrell former UCD. We'll have a very young squad by the looks of things so far.
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...-42236683.html
I see shels have made a show of themselves on social media for the millionth time this year. Surely they need to replace the idiot that’s running their social pages at this stage
Chances are its a volunteer being paid nothing so replacing means finding another volunteer.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Whoever it is though is an idiot and shujld be replaces you dont turn social media against 17year olds just because they decide to change club.
The good showing in year 1 back in the premier division has set the bar high for next year, wont be surprised to see them struggle tbh and crowds drop off.
Why would you be worried, a great player and servant to Bohs in his day, great knowledge of the league, an opportunity to attract new players and promote young talent.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
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Originally Posted by Longfordian
I think you mean Gavin O'Brien. We had a few Byrne's on the u19's last year but no Gavin.
Exactly. He's probably what Bohs have been missing for the past while now i.e. someone who knows how to run a competitive football club.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
I'd be delighted if I was you.
I am delighted.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Cant see Fenlon putting up with all the committee for the liberation of Palistinian and Social democratic workers party envioronmentalist BS from the people there now.
If Fenlon is in id say there will be a few wings clipped and bohs "definition" of success will be back to winning matches rather than furthering social justice for the Comisariat.
Pity really but it was only a question of time i suppose
Waterford announced Junior will be staying on for 2023, no mention of a new contract so confirmation he was previously under contract. With Patterson sold, retaining Junior is big news.
I would presume Pat Fenlons role would be football related and nothing to do with community efforts and whatever sort of background nonsense that goes on.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
He was only at Celtic 6 months. He wasn't going to be breaking into a team that were flying in the League when he joined. His loan spell hasn't worked out but doesn't mean he's a bad player. It's only a year ago that he was playing great stuff.
Aidan Keena came back from Scotland and had an excellent season at Sligo.
Hugh Douglas gone to Wexford. Decent signing for Wexford I would have thought.
Yes apologies. We've also signed Josh Giurgi from Shels.Quote:
Originally Posted by Another Bohemia
Connor Parsons has transferred to Waterford for an undisclosed fee from Wycombe on a two year deal. Don’t know much about him but Wycombe fans seem a bit disappointed he was sold. Interesting one
Very interesting to see Jonathan Walters is going to be their director of football wonder is he making a difference?Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
He's Technical Director at Waterford and Fleetwood. It'll be interesting to see how he splits his time.
Jesus wept. What a stupid post, but as usual harps rowing in with their shamrock buddies.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
That background nonsense as you call it , has connected the club successfully to our local area like never before, the solid social work with mounjoy prison, direct provision trips to game(which btw rovers also successfully do), a yearly supply of a gift at Christmas to children in direct provision centres, local coaching and youth coaching clinics , nights out in the bars here for local oap’s , Irish language and music and literary events etc etc , has grown our fan base from just about 1100 with 350 members to a point where we have over 2500 members and season tickets with a waiting list of nearly 1000, plus more enquiries.
Yes we have slowly built on the playing side, but we will not go broke chasing trophies again they will happen or not within an affordable budget.
From checking it looks like Connor has never played for Wycombe ???
Yeah, bench-warming at Solihull Moors in the Conference mostly (on loan from Wycombe)
One can only hope…Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Last time I try to stand up for Bohs then..:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dermobohs
So is nutsy goin to bohs then?
Id guess you'd say he was relatively successful at Linfield (their exit from Europe was a comedy highlight of the year) but a cynic would say he was pushing an open door up there with their unique position in the Irish League.
He's a competent, knowledgeable football guy anyway. Would it have been better offering the DOF position to Keith long tho, or was a clean break needed.
If I was a bohs fan(heaven forbid!) I wouldn't be dusting down me passport just yet, with decky devine in charge, but clearly a change of manager was needed.
The off field stuff at dalymount is commendable and shows that bohs are trying to build a club instead of just a team, but the league is moving on and bohs will need to act relatively quickly to avoid being left behind. The avocado eaters won't stay forever if there is nothing cheery to watch.
Their boy is now back in charge at LH, so that pays for Rogers' Four Year contract and Exotic foreign signings through the Tallaght Fund.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dermobohs
Exactly this myth that the community work, which players and manager are only involved in for standard meet & greets or underage/community training session that every club in the league does, is a distraction is just nonsense. You know what the real distractions for a team are? Not knowing who the captain will be from game to game, freezing out players who will leave at the end of the season in spite of them still having plenty to offer, calling fans with valid grievences a vocal minority, signing almost an entire team of players in the July window and then not using them in favour of players who had already proven they weren't up to it. Signing players on loan or permanently and giving them no opportunity to play before ending their association with the club. All of these things happened on the football side and were the result of football people. I understand not everyone will agree with all of the community work Bohs are doing and that's their right but to believe that it's the community work that is negatively impacting the football work while the football people were creating an environment with no accountability or leadership is ludicrous.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Devine wasn't my first choice for manager but he certainly understands the value of leadership and accountability from what he's been saying and importantly doing in the transfer market. This is something that Fenlon also understands so hopefully the 2 working together will mean that the football side of things will begin generating as many positive headlines for Bohs as the community side of things.
Sligo, Bohs and Pats looking to sign John Mahon according to a couple of reports I'm Scotland.
Whatever about Irish lads trying to make it in England, Scotland just seems to be a total disaster. From speaking to some players who've gone across there's definitely an outdated snobbery towards LOI in Scotland when Sligo Rovers showed Motherwell exactly why such attitudes should no longer exist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
I would still love to know where their snobbery comes from. You’d almost think they’ve actually achieved something in football.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
Comes from their two massive clubs in Glasgow,who can attract 50k for ****e games that they’ll win by 4-5 goals.
Plus clubs like Aberdeen Dundee Utd hearts and hibs who have a large( 8-10k ) following for big games. Decent stadia also throughout the league, and tv rights plus sell on values for small clubs we could not even dream about. In short, they have an FA that actively support and encourage and promote their sides and league. Basically, they have less barstool fans and properly promote their league and help to improve facilities and match day experience.
Aaaaaand as soon as they play a LOI side they lose 3-0 !!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dermobohs
Is that all ??? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dermobohs
Well, they beat a side in pre-season 3-0, who immediately (and rightly) sacked their manager.Quote:
Originally Posted by CSAD
LoI hasn't done great in the Tunnocks Cup thingy against lower league Scottish sides in fairness.
The SPL isn't a great league and there may well be snobbery towards the LoI in it. But it's still a better league than here and it's not great if guys like Kenny are on their way home from it so soon
They lost 3-0 to a LOI side despite all the smack being talk about in the build up, I would be keeping my head well and truly down and my mouth shut if I was an SPL fan after that showing.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
What thingy? I haven’t even heard of that competition but if that’s being given as some sort of excuse in the SPL favor then the term “clutching at straws” comes to mind.
No it’s not and after results like above I wouldn’t even consider being snobby in fact maybe learning a-bit of humility would be in order as these sides wouldn’t be giving fans loads of ammo to shoot back at them. I mean when you are describing Sligo as “Irish minnows” in the build up to a match and then go out and deservedly lose 3-0 over 2 legs then you really can’t have any complaints when the opposition fans fire ammo back.
Oh yeah it is better, just make sure they dont have to prove it on the field. And no it’s further evidence why Scottish u21 players stay well clear of Celtic, that and Lawal being linked to Brentford maybe it’s a sign that the message about Celtic’s appalling record of youth development is starting to hit home with Irish players and in future when the Celtic rumours come to light Irish players will look elsewhere like their Scottish counterparts do.
Hmm. So you've never heard of the competition but you've still got a really strong view on its merits?Quote:
Originally Posted by CSAD
Sounds like a proper debate would be lost in you so.
Coming from the guy who called it a “thingy” lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Oh and btw in regards to this competition . *whisper* I dont caaaare, iiiiii don’t caaaare *whisper*
Also if this is your response there isn’t a debate to be had as you seem more interested in clutching at straws.
I mean the Tunnocks Cup….come oooooon that’s poor even by your standards, now I know you’re a Celtic fan.
Go sit in the corner over there, time out.
*EDIT* just found out about the cup and wow, you really do need a time out, that’s the most embarrassing defense I’ve seen for a long time on here. *EDIT*
Yep, losing to third tier Scottish sides is fairly embarrassing alright. But the LoI has done it regularly. And Sligo even lost to an U21 side.
No surprise again though that your post is purely attacking the poster and ignoring the post
Pin…Motherwell lost 3-0 to Sligo 6 months ago while you’re you are using essentially an u21 competition from 3 years ago to prove your point. Get on your bike please.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
You are just show how biased you are in one direction now when you must resort to these depths to make a point.
On this occasion it’s deserved, I would be embarrassed if I was you after the last few posts. Like I said go stand over there please until you actually come up with a point that makes sense or just take my advise and walk away.
not a big enough sample size of loi vs first team spl sides to come to any meaningful conclusion. i mean cork city beat hacken in 2016 over 2 legs, nobody has ever said loi is better than sweden premier division after that result... maybe look at all those good/very good loi players who havent made it over there.its either every club scouting poorly or just that players arent good enough...Quote:
Originally Posted by CSAD