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Fundraising in the local community has always been a large part of how Sligo Rovers have survived, and the community get that. We have never gone bust or reformed, our model will never make us the most successful clubs, but it works for us.
Did Galway keep their squad of around 40 during lockdown or have a few disappeared? A lot of players for a 16 game season
I think there were 29 players. A few of the over-seas lads haven't returned and O'Holleran isn't coming back but Doherty has been signed. There's probably 23/24 there now. They were put on the Covid payment pretty much straight away
Georgie Kelly going to Pats on loan
David McMillan signs for Dundalk
Was meant to be announced today but with the sad passing of Harry will be tomorrow or Wednesday before official as confirmed by James Rogers, local journalist
Happy with that bit of business.Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
Surprised at dundalk loaning out kelly, he looked good every time he got a chance.
Bizzare moves on Dundalk’s part in my opinion. Kelly is out of contract at the end of the season but I think he’s a better option off the bench than McMillan.Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
It makes Pats stronger and Rovers have them twice. You'd imagine Kelly will be blocked from playing against Dundalk and if McMillan is only going to warm the bench that is still fairly excellent cover.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
McMillan had a torrid time with injuries in Scotland, if we get the 2016 version great. Could be wasteful at times but also scored important goals. His work ethic, holding up the ball and link up play was his real worth and a lot to do with our midfielders scoring a lot. Hoban the same as even when not scoring was contributing. Kelly I dont think has that kind of game in the locker. Scores goals as a big strong lad that would thrive in a team playing with out and out wingers getting the ball in and across the box. He's less intricate with lay-offs and playing in midfielders bombing forward. I think thats really why he didnt get a whole lot of opportunities which was a pity especially when Hoban wasnt in scoring form - he offered somthing a bit different. In an old fashioned 442 beside a quicker striker they'd be a handful for any defence.
We have a good few injury prone players so I hope McMillan is all good but we have to trust that he passed the physical and that his S&C isnt far off.
Happy with the Kelly signing, we've an otherwise good side but are light up front so that should go a long way to giving us a solid goal threat.
If Kelly isnt available to play against Dundalk as part of the loan agreement it makes some bit of sense to help strengthen a side to potentially take points off other clubs. I'm presuming that he can be made unavailable for both games v St Pats? I hope he bangs them in!!!
https://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=8727Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Yeah Pats have confirmed he can’t play Friday due to the conditions of the loan. Great signing, hope to god he hits the ground running and can help us toward a European place
The only ones confirmed as having left are O’Halloran and Sacramento. Not sure about Cabanyes. Doherty is back. So I’d say we have a squad of 25 or 26. 1 or 2 of those are young lads who wouldn’t expect to be playing too much and we have Enda Curran who’s injured but it’s still way too big a squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bucket
He's looked sharp in friendlies, probably getting more game time than in league games tbh. I'm sure he will be out to prove a point too. If he drives St Pats on to the runner up spot behind Dundalk he could get both a winners and R-Up medal in the one season ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
A tad more realistic, Junior could well be the signing over the covid disruption that will make the biggest difference for his club. If he shows anywhere near his Derry form Sligo should climb the table. A worry for Cork - how have performances been in friendlies; The 3-2 win over Middleton on face value sound a bit close for comfort, was a full strength side out? Harps know how to scrap if need be. O'Connor will have his mettle tested back at Waterford and will be interesting to see how Sheridan will set out his stall. I think Pats got the better deal with O'Connor opting for Waterford meaning Kelly coming in but ye never know as O'Connor is more than capable.
For all the disruption, disappointment at BCD games etc it will be a fascinating sprint finish and seeing how well new signings/high profile manager will get on - silver linings and all that!
I signed up to the new Watch LOI service today with my season ticket promo code. I found it strange that even though I didn't need to pay for anything I still had to enter credit card details to activate the account. Is this normal for sports streaming sites or just an oversight from the designers of the website ?
Credit cards verify age and confirms identity usually. Is ithat relevant with ST pass? Maybe its just easier to have all people enter CC details than having two login pathways.
That would make sense it could be to do with their T&C's. Unless its also with a view to renewals next year. I was under the impression this was a interim project to get us over the covid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
I doubt they would hold on to CC details tbh. It could be used as a guide for potential paying customers in the future some way. It could actually prevent some younger fans from signing up if the folks are not interested and pay for the stream. If I were 16 or 17 i'd have no hope. Maybe not signiicant numbers or a solution that couldnt be abused eg reduced rate, maybe kids have debit cards these days and I dont know the T&C for the likes of PayPal for minors.
Derry sign Ibrahim Meite, a striker from Crawley and Jake Dunwoody, a midfielder and NI U21 from Stoke.
They eligible for game against Rovers this Friday DCSIL?Quote:
Originally Posted by DCSIL
I’ve not seen it confirmed
Pats have signed the two trialists they’ve had over the last few weeks, winger Jordan Gibson who was with Bradford City last season and David Titov who is a fullback with Brentford B and has played underage for Latvia up to under 21 level
Rumours we’ll have a number of signings. Robbie Weir (Chesterfield).
Kurtis Byrne (TNS).
Jake Davidson (Ex Dundee).
Giovanni McGregor (Crystal Palace).
Darryl Murphy (Bolton).
Club mentioned on Paetron the announcement of Murphy would be the end of July. An injury is reportedly holding up the signing.
The signing of Michael O Connor was officially announced following the end of his Linfield contract this week.
I saw Timi Sobowale played in one of the friendlies, has he joined them on loan from Man City?Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
It wasn’t Timi, it was his brother Tunmise whom played for the 19s a couple years ago .Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny Kelly
Was he the lad at harps a couple of years ago?Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
Yep, not sure who he’s played for in the last 18 months or so,Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny Kelly
Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
Jack Connolly (Sunderland) has featured with the club during pre-season. It’s expected he’ll sign for the club
Bray Wanderers movements (I've included U19s as they may well see the bench at least before too long):
In: Midfielder Callum Thompson (from Wolverhampton Wanderers), defender Seán McEvoy (from Ballinamallard), David Dalton (U19, from Longford Town), Brian Maher (gk, prev on loan), Marion Marishta (?U19, from Bohemians, Albanian U-age international)
Out: Darragh Gibbons, Brandon McCann, Luke Nolan, Conor Behan, Andrew Moran (to Brighton), Leigh Kavanagh (to Brighton)
Harps have signed Stephen Folan
Kit Elliot and Scott Fenwick have signed for City. I have no idea who they are or if they are any good.
Yeah, Tunmise, or Timmie as he goes by, was part of Harps promotion squad in 2018. Played a bit towards the end of the season, mostly as a sub. Went over to Crystal Palace u-23s after not being given a contract by Harps for the Premier Division. Not sure if he actually signed there or not, but certainly played a couple of trial games for them. Don't think he'll be anything more than emergency cover for Waterford.Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
Stephen Folan in at Harps is a bit of a surprise. By all accounts seemed a done deal at Sligo. We've got a strong back line at Harps now, and good competition for places there, but I'd still worry about our goalscoring. Only have Alex Kogler and Benny Igiehon up front as recognised senior strikers in the squad with a couple of young lads backing them up. Raf Cretaro is more of a centre mid now, and Karl O'Sullivan has been filling in as a striker too.
The first four to be confirmed. Club post makes it sound like more are on the way. Definitely needed as we had a small squad heading into lockdown and lost five players during lockdown.
Jake Davidson (Dundee Utd)
Robert Weir (Chesterfield)
Kurtis Byrne (TNS)
Oluwatunmise Sobowale (Free Agent ?)
They can't play the next two games because they are in quarantine yet they can go to the training ground for photos with the manager?
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football...kers-signings/
Graham Burkes loan with Rovers extended until june 2021 and Aaron Bolger joins on laon until the end of the season.
What club did Aaron Bolger arrive from Asterix?Quote:
Originally Posted by Asterix
CardiffQuote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Ronan Hale has left us to joined Larne in the Northern Premier.
He was very unlucky at Dundalk, started first few league games, then lost out as some players returned and he just couldn't dislodge them to get back into central defence. He should do a solid job for FH, good luck to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
He's not good enough to play above junior level