Would Patterson have the workrate Kenny demands from a striker though? Can't see everything sticking to Patterson the way it did Hoban.
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Would Patterson have the workrate Kenny demands from a striker though? Can't see everything sticking to Patterson the way it did Hoban.
Garbhan Coughlan and Shane Cusack complete moves from Limerick to Athlone. Coughlan's spent plenty of time in Athlone before now, Cusack's a decent enough, if not Barry Ryan-level, keeper.
There is no doubt Hoban will be a huge act to follow and his hold up play and goals return was something I haven't seen in a Dundalk striker in possibly 30 years, so getting a replacement will be difficult. Another issue is we already have 3 strikers in, Byrne, McMillan and Jake Kelly, so there is probably only room for one more, so he needs to get the last one spot on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Patterson might be a decent replacement but there would be doubts not just on his ability but if he was good enough to step up and join the league champions.
Some on oriel web are speculating the Mikey Drennan from Aston Villa might be a runner, Irish lad who is 20/21.
Daniel McDonell mentioned in the Independent today Dundalk are considering him.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Folan apparently going to be announced today for Sligo.
I'd say now that McEleney is available they will be kicking themselves over that one.
Yes, Folan announced today and Heary says one more to sign in January (prob Elding). Twenty players signed now and pre-season starts on Jan 12.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
Folan is better than McEleney. Most centre halves in the league areQuote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
Patterson could easily be a 25 goal striker for Dundalk (or any other decent side that signs him)
Im not so sure. Folan played with Henderson at Newcastle for the underage and Reserves teams too, which can only help. Could be more versatile than McEleaney to? He mentioned in his interview about being able to play a few different positions.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
He was poor last season the bits he played but before that any time I have seen him at least he has been very solid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Folan is a poor player though was majorly carried by Oji last season as soon as Sam was injured or suspended we saw what Folan was like and it was not good. Like you say playing with Henderson might get the best out of him or even having Heary teaching him might improve him, but I haven't heard a single Limerick fan yet sad to see him go.Quote:
Originally Posted by redobit
I don't doubt ya and I haven't seen enough of Folan to comment meself. If Peers and Henderson are fit they would be my first choice and they are as good as any centre back partnership around. Keeping them fit could be the problem. Injuries will play a huge part in how our season plays out I think. The year we won the league we were very lucky with injuries, the two seasons since we have been hit badly by injuries.
In some ways it might be a similar situation for Dundalk next season. We won the league without too many injuries as did Dundalk I think! (Bar O'Donnell). Dundalk have a very nice wee squad but as we found out trying to defend a league, injuries can kill a small talented squad when everyone raises their games and wants to beat the Champions.
If we can build and establish the bones of a good team, and make a decent push for Europe, I'd be happy with that. Most would Id say.
you have now,imo Folan will prove to be a loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
Folan's tackling, positioning and distribution needs to be worked on in a major way before he could even be considered a semi-decent centre-half.Quote:
Originally Posted by da bishop
If we replace him with Tony Whitehead he'll be a loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by da bishop
If we replace him with a fully competent LoI Premier standard centre half we'll have made an improvement.
All the early indicators are that we'll be replacing him with Tony Whitehead.
Reports that Limerick and Shamrock Rovers have been given permisson to speak to Patterson.
And McEleney.
Would be shocked if we got Patterson. We need to sign some players to get people talking down here and a bit of buzz around here but Patterson Id imagine would most likely head to either Dublin or to a team in the North.
There was a big offer made to Ronan Finn that didn't wind up being accepted. Limerick will need both a marquee player and a replacement for Gaffney in the first season at MF, and Patterson could easily cover both.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
At the minute limerick havent signed anybody of real quality except young connor o donnell.it leaves us with two inexperienced young keepers?nobody as of yet who can score up front.not much hype or buzz around limerick at the minute about the new season and moving home to the markets field.dont know what the season ticket sales are like but i cant imagine a rush for them at the minute.
I have zero issue with cutting costs if needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
What I'm not prepared to accept it cutting costs without any attempt made to increase revenue.
We're pathetic.
We've signed Paul O Connor which is probably our best new signing so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by delboyderis
They'll be hard pushed to sell season tickets when no one knows what the stand or terrace in the markets field will be like.
Hopefully if the money is there we do use it towards the likes of Patterson. We need another striker of note pretty bad.
Roddy Jnr on trial at Luton, you honestly can't make this ****e up...
https://twitter.com/LutonTown/status/547028984006197248
Luton Town FCVerified account @LutonTown By the way the Town trialist today is 20-year-old Republic of Ireland-born full-back Roddy Collins, who was once on Derry City's books.
That genuinely just made my day.Quote:
Originally Posted by colonelwest
That is why I love the man.
I almost feel sorry for Roddy Jr but something tells me he has nearly as much of a neck as his old man.
Are you taking the hand? Patterson when on form is probably the best striker in the league. If some of our players had his workrate up front we'd do fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
He had an excellent 2013 season and finishing top scorer in the league considering Derry's position and points total was impressive. He did well last year and I think he finished on the same total as Mark O'Sullivan, so he's definitely a good replacement option for Hoban.
Kenny will probably be looking at others though, its possible if we had room for two more strikers he would have made a move by now, he's probably taking his time as we can only take in one more striker.
Then again Patterson will probably have other options himself, and he shouldnt have any problems finding a club.
No doubt Patterson will be looking for a challenge he can really get his teeth into.
If only Roddy Jr. had still been on the books for the cup final, he'd have stolen the show...Quote:
Originally Posted by colonelwest
:dunno:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
Considering his competition are a 14 year old goalkeeper, a lad who spent last year in a back brace and the managers son.
Paul O'connor is a quality player and most of all a very dedicated one at that, battles for every ball on the pitch, was surprised he didn't get more of a chance in Sligo, would have loved him at longford. His performance in the Sligo V Drogs cup final 2 years ago was nothing short of heroic.Quote:
Originally Posted by poster
In fairness, Longford Town is about his level.
Full of Christmas cheer?Quote:
Originally Posted by avvenalaf
Condescending and derogatory comment that is both unfair and unnecessary.
Unfair, unnecessary and true.(you left out the true bit).
Brian Kane, goalkeeper with Malahide in the LSL has just signed for Bray. Decent 'keeper, but I would have thought a goalkeeper was the least of Brays needs.
I have to say that everyone I have spoken to is delighted to have gotten O'Connor, it's the second best bit of business we've done in the closed season so far - the best was getting rid of that excuse for a centre-half Folan!Quote:
Originally Posted by avvenalaf
And this was probably the main reason he got a contract for us. Good luck to him, he popped up with a few nice goals for us last season (the setanta winner will mean he is remembered long into Rovers history). Unfortunately he can go missing for long spells of games and dosent influence games enough for CM. He did actually get plenty of game time for us ... 28 games in 2014.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
I personally think O'Conor will be a good signing for us may not have had the best of times at Sligo but tbf Sligo didn't have the best of times as a whole last season, was always impressed with him in his UCD days and more-so at Drogs I thought he was very good with them. Can never tell some clubs just don't suit players others do Sligo fans don't really rate O'Conor I don't really rate Folan both could turn out to be excellent signings.
What are Drogs fans thoughts on his time with them?
I wouldn't write O'Conor off after last season. Saw enough of him before that to know he's a decent player. Not too many from our squad last season could be happy with how they played.