whos his younger brother howsyourtouch??Quote:
Originally Posted by howsyourtouch
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whos his younger brother howsyourtouch??Quote:
Originally Posted by howsyourtouch
At least we're getting started on the squad building fairly quickly. Glynn could be a great signing for our level, I'm surpised he hasn't been kept by Galway. Don't know anything much about Curran but I seem to recall some of the Sligo lads praising him on their forum so if he signs he may be quite useful. That's the type of player we shoud be looking at anyhow, younger players who are hungry to prove themselves. They're generally cheaper too which is of course crucial. Evan Connolly didn't really look ready for first team football in the few runs he got last year but best of luck to him in UCD, dead right to take the scholarship.
cant remember his brothers name off hand but it does be in the star ever monday on the "irish players abroad" at the back of teh football pullout...he is in the derby youth team,in his second season over there...
Ryan Connolly rings a bell? Think it's something like that.
wouldnt say he'd be a big loss to us. He's been with us for about 4 years now, and hasnt cemented his place, he had one very good game last year V Harps, apart from that hes done nothing special. Wouldnt miss him too much if he left. Good 1st Div player though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Marty, ignore Rovers1's opinions on Gary Curran and Brian Cash...he has a gripe with them for some reason so his view is tainted;).
Curran's a good player and I hope he doesn't go to ye, unless it's a loan deal.
no, no "gripe"... just think theyre not good enough for Rovers. Faz on the other hand..too good for us ;):pQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Spot on. He is just about to start his second year at the academy. Even though he only officially started last July. Has started about 13 of the 16 games they have played this season, the only first year scholar to start that many games. He has also been a regular in Rep of Ireland underage teams in recent years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
Gary Curran has signed. Confirmed on www.ltfc.ie.
the signings just get better and better. roll on the next new signing..:p looked up an old town program against mervue utd jan 03 and trevor gethins was part of the town squad..:eek:
so howsyourtouch your memory is quite impressive...;)
great signing for ye. he'll definatly score goals in div 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cabs88
information on the new signings:
www.galwayunitedfc.ie
Derek Glynn
Position:
Striker
Date of Birth:
08/04/1983
Place of Birth:
Castlebar, Co Mayo
Height:
5’7” / 1.70m
Weight:
11st 6lbs / 160lbs / 72.4kg
Joined United:
Jan. 2007
Previous Clubs:
Claremorris AFC
Honours won:
Connacht medals for Gaelic and Soccer at underage level. Mayo League top scorer for 3 years.
www.sligorovers.com
gary curran
Date of birth: 22.09.1987
Position: Central Midfield
Previous Clubs: Real Tubber
Another local and product of the under age system, Gary has full under 18 and under 21 international honours. Composed on the ball, his incisive passing make him a real asset in the centre of the park
Add to that, Glynn won an MNS Goal of the Month award, I think for July, for his goal against Cork at Turners Cross.
he won player of the month and 2 goal of the month awards
Couple of handy signings for Longford, I must say. If ye can get a midfield grafter to partner Curran (and if he plays to his potential) then ye'll have a good midfield. Glynn will score goals, we know he can. Galway fans seem gutted that he's gone.
So whats the chances of getting Kirby, Freeman and Paisley back in the fold with 'De Town'? If no club comes in for them they'll have to lower their wage demands and then thats when Gough will strike!! I hear McKenna gave a definite 'NO' to Gough when he was asked to rejoin. Any truth in that?
I wouldn't have Paisley back to clean the seats or toilets in the Flansiro !!!!!
Well I only wanted Paisley back so we could throw that cheap toilet roll at him and then hopefully we could get some andrex or kitten soft in there!! :p Exactly how many of our ex players are without a club for next season?
I'd gladly take Paiso back because he's a quality defender (when fit) and is always a threat on set-pieces. Although there's virtually no hope of him or Kirb coming back. Mostly cos they'd get better offers from other clubs, Alan is a full-time student and planning for a wedding, the €150 or so a week we'd only be able to offer wouldn't take him too far.
Wouldn't be rushing to take Freeman back but I could forgive and forget as regards Paiso, though I think I heard something about him being off to Fingal in any event. Kirbs would be welcome back any time and I wouldn't be surprised to see him back before he finishes his career anyway given that he's going to be living in Longford, possibly is already I don't know.
Has any players been re-signed yet from last years panel? Who would ye have back? Not too many I'd say!! Is Wexler coming back to us? There's a bench seat there with his name on it!! :p We might loan him out to Athlone if he does!!
I think it's important to re-sign some of the more "local" players such as Murphy, Brennan, O'Riordan, Garry and Rushe. Some of these mightn't have set the world on fire last year but we need some sort of foundation to start the new season on (and not completely be a brand new squad and Bermingham). Other than Gallagher, I wouldn't be too pushed on making big efforts in bringing certain other players back. The levels of apathy that existed during the second half of the season is not something I'd like to see again. Wouldn't mind Luke Hardy coming back as he appeared more committed than most but he mightn't be bothered with the trips up and down from Portlaoise. However the likes of McKenna, Doyle, Frawley, Douglas and Oladele didn't seem to have the heart for it the more the season went on.
I think Daire Doyle might be staying on, not 100% sure but that's what I heard. He wouldnt be inundated with offers anyhow. Haven't heard anything on the rest but I suppose Gough will be in contact with them at some point. As hollocaine says Gallagher and Luke Hardy would be two of the better ones to hold on to.
interesting to see that eamon zayed and gary o'neil have dropped down a division and signed for sporting fingal..im sure that money had a lot to do with this with fingals large budget but is this a sign that some of the released,un-contracted so called "premier division" players are looking at first division clubs as an option to reestablish themselves due to many of the cash-strapped premier division clubs not looking like their going to be challenging for anything this season except survival? bring back ALAN KIRBY!
I think it's more of a sign that there might not be as huge a gap as there used to be between the wages on offer in the Premier and the First. That's all anybody's thinking about right now. Guaranteeing themselves a steady wage, that they know they'll get every week.
heard on the grapevine at the weekend that stephen brennan defintitely has not received the call to stay. the person that i was speaking to his father used to be involved with the club big time.. so i trust his judgement:):)
I'm not sure Stephen would be good enough week in week out anyhow but we need to be getting a squad together and he wouldn't be too expensive I'm sure. I wonder how much Gough knows about the players we had last year, is there anyone to advise him as to who'd be worth having or not as he wouldn't have seen much of them himself?.
apparently we are trying to sign a goalkeeper called Brendan Murphy...
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/eircoml...ws.asp?n=35485
Meath’s Murphy confirms soccer return
Brendan Murphy
13 January 2009
Meath goalkeeper Brendan Murphy has effectively ended his intercounty career by hooking up with soccer outfit Longford Town.
The former Wimbledon, Bradford and Republic of Ireland underage goalie has long been linked with a return to the rival code, and he told Meath boss Eamonn O’Brien that he’s made his decision due to time restrictions:
"I was finding it tremendously difficult to motivate myself for the amount of training you have to do as an intercounty footballer. People don’t realise what lads have to go through training-wise.
"Your whole life has to be dedicated to gaelic football and there’s a lot more to it than playing at Croke Park. Of course it will be difficult to watch the Meath lads playing Dublin, but it’s more a time issue for me at this stage.
"Also, you have to be hungry and fresh to keep going in the GAA and that’s probably a bit easier for the younger lads.
"I gave it 110% while I was with Meath and, don’t get me wrong, it was not an easy decision. At the same time, I still feel I have a lot to offer in sports in general, but I just can’t be as committed to the gaelic side of things."
Source:http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=105598
He's a good keeper from what I've seen of him. Another decent signing.
He's an excellent keeper
Just a pity he makes it sound like he's going to be having a kick around in the park, compared to the mighty GAA. :rolleyes:
I'm cutting down on fast food as my new year's resolution, so you'll pardon me if I give that chip on your shoulder a wide berth ;)
heard the news about brendan murphy last night from a prominent poster on foot.ie! didnt realise that he is 33. he has bein on the go a long time . i would have heard of him in the mid 90s when he was at wimbledon. when he came home to ireland from the uk he had numerous offers to come back but only now he has made it.. a brill signing... :D
oh by the way stephen gough has left us to go back to bray for the third time so no confusion for next season! will miss his power drivers like against monahgan utd at home last season...:(
Keep an eye on Matthew Judge. Has been let go by Sligo and would be a good signing. Himself and Glynn could be worth 30-35 goals a season between them
I'm a big fan of his, I'd be amazed if he'd come near us thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Redkenrover
Was listening to Brendan Murphy on Newstalk last night, he said that the main reason that he is leaving the Meath set up is that they train three nights a week and that he could not commit to that. He said that he has joined LTFC on "his own terms", and he has an understanding with the manager that he will only have to travel to training one night a week. His wife is expecting their first child this year and he said that he wants to spend more time with his family and concentrate a little less on football. These were his reasons for taking "a step back" to LOI football.
Based on the above First division soccer players can never again claim to be on a par with their GAA cousins. I mean Murphy wouldn't get on the Longford GAA panel with "commitment" like that.
In saying all that I was talking to my cousion in Trim who is a good friend of Murphys and he said he is decent and genuine guy and should do very well for us and that he is looking forward to going back playing soccer. Also told me that one of the reasons that he left soccer behind him in England was that he was ****ed off playing reserve team football and getting released by his clubs. His final club in England was Solihull Borough, and he is 34 in August.
I'm sure he'd be dedicated enough to do his own training on whatever nights he isn't there. Goalkeepers usually do nothing much in training anyway!. It'll be interesting.
Met him for the first time last night he seems like a nice bloke turns out he lives a few doors down from me! Small world! We'll be car pooling to longford so I hope he's not a nervous passenger :)
have you a bit of insider knowledge there titan??;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Titan