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As I've said in other threads, he keeps hitting the targets set. If we finish top half, he's probably exceeded (realistic) expectations. Whatever about not renewing, it'd be harsh to sack (can't remember what contract he's got off the top of my head). If he stays, it should be a wake up call regarding the style of football/ formation though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
Greatest league in the world though - 2 weeks ago we were in serious relegation bother, now we're safely top half!
Apparently he has a 1 year contract with a 1 year option to extend it. Something tells me we might hear more Friday night
Was it this?Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
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Originally Posted by Town Legend
Haha very goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla
As Outspoken said, TC's contract is up at end of season with the option of a further year, he will NOT be sacked. From what I heard it could possibly be TC who has decided he's been there too long. The board have been in contact with two managers (both out of managers positions at present) about the possibility of a vacancy coming up. But, a win or draw on Friday and thats 6th locked in. Jim gets on with TC and in fairness to TC he gets his budget at the start of the year and has never gone to Jim looking for more money. He has brought stability to the position and has gradually built a squad over the years even though there has been one or two collapses. If TC doesn't announce on Friday after the game he'll be around next season then both sides must be planning to part ways.
Interesting. I'd be pretty surprised if he walks away but maybe he wants a break and it would be a good time to leave in that he'd be leaving on a relative high. He's done a good job despite the frustrations we have with him and if he wanted to come back to football in future he'd generally be well regarded.
You can see that in the general forum. People from other clubs, just looking at results rather than performances, struggle to get their heads around the giving out about him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
Lets hope Kenny gets a job abroad, and Dundalk take him.
From what I'm hearing he is trying to resign players at the moment so it would appear he is going nowhere. But then again that news came from a Shamrock rovers source so might be crap
Cousins still not committed but is leaning towards signing a new contract. There's a new contract for him just waiting on his decision but word coming from the dressing room tonight is that he'll sign it. I'm not his biggest fan of his team selection and tactics but he deserves another season to see can he improve on this year.
Just heard Cousins has taken up the option of the 1 year contract.
Seeing as we'vs come 6th, he deserves it, hopefully we can continue the steady squad improvement and maybe add a little depth for next season.
Would love of we started playing a bit more football all the same.
Can't disagree with TC staying as I said above. As Macy said he's hit his targets and arguably over achieved this year in the end. Helped by the end of the season but those games carry the same points as the rest.
Is it realistic for him to improve on sixth? I know the seven-team relegation battle means final positions don't mean a lot, but realistically he's finished ahead of at least three better-resourced teams. He may decide he's done as much as he can with Longford, and I'd say there'd be some teams who'd want him to take over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Town Legend
Well he's signed on for another year so if some club do want him they'll have to stump up a bit of cash which to be honest won't happen.
On improving things I don't mean break into the top 4. Even another 6th place finish but a better points haul would be an improvement. Not going into our last 3 games with a serious threat of relegation hanging over us, only for our last 3 games we won we were right down there and shouldn't forget that. But I think a 5th place isn't out of reach once the right players are re-signed and depending on who's brought in. All talk last year was survival and then push it on after that, and that was from the main sponsor. So this off season will be interesting to see if the money is there to upgrade the squad.
Time will tell.
So who would the rest of you keep and who do you see going for one reason or another?
Hunt - leaves, shouldn't have been dropped and I'd say travel is killing him.
Skinner - Had an awful season wouldn't keep him, we need an experienced keeper in.
Mulhall - With Pat Sullivan apparently retiring next year can be Jamie's year.
Rhys - Rumours that he's going to move closer to home so he can study on his final year in college. We need to do everything we can to keep him, player of the year.
Rossi - Hasn't spoke to Tony about next year yet but would like to stay and if he can stay fit he's a good asset to the club, a top notch bloke as well. Keep.
Havo - Good lad to have around the squad and club. Keep.
Flynn - When fit our best defender. let's see how it plays out, in an ideal world would like to keep him.
Powell - Had a good end to the season, keep.
Deady - Lovely lad but hasn't settled at all.
Don - People frustrated by his injuries but when Fit one of the most unique threats in the league with his pace and power. Keep.
Shannon - Again a lovely lad but at most a squad player.
Kev - The mans a joy to watch, sign him up for the rest of his days.
Salmo - Club legend in my eyes, shouldn't even be a question of him staying or not.
Rice - Retiring apparently
Gannon - Developing into a really good footballer, keep.
Kaleem - Linked to Derry
Ben Mohamed - Some people saying Wel do well to keep him but I don't think he was consistent enough to earn a big big move so hopefully we can enjoy another year of his skills. Massive year for him next season.
Doherty - Lol
Shaw - When used properly he's a great link up player and a goalscorer as he proved in last few games. Keep
Sully - Rumours that he's off, can't blame him he was treated shoddy this season. Still by far our number 1 striker. Hope he stays.
Kelly - You can see that touch of class in him and he scores goals, Keep him.
I'm sure I missed a few there.
from what I heard from a member of staff there are eight full time teams. part time teams are us,bohs,drogheda and bray wanderers. agree with that statement. I think the aim for next season is try and reduce the gap to Bohs. had heard rumours about ricer so not surprised he has come to the fore for the last few games.I really hope Sully doenst leave but I wouldnt blame him. Agree with Outspoken the goalkeeping situation has to be sorted and make your own mind up on who the no 1 should be. it is characteristic of TC of his goalkeepers that they play roughly the same amount of games as each other ie I was doing the appearance stats tonight and both Hunty and Skinner have made 21 appearances each.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Would Schlingermann be an option? Surely one of the Dublin clubs will come in for him but I think he'd be a serious upgrade on what we have already.
he works with Gary Shaw in the FAI. maybe Shawsy will ave a word in his ear! I heard last night that Cousins had to dash early last night as meeting a potential signing today! wonder could it be Schlingermann considerin Drogheda are down?Quote:
Originally Posted by Town Legend
I would definitely take him. hes a class act!
Doubt Schlingermann will be at a Dublin club - they all have better goalkeepers, bar maybe Bohs. Longford's a decent shout.
I thought he was heavily linked with you lot Charlie?