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What did ye say about that section O curse?
Stay well away from sponsoring Sully next year lads.
Could ye sponsor a few Galway,Harps,Waterford and Shels players instead?
I figure everyone but Wexford and a new club (if they appear) will be fairly similar in quality*
I've seen in a few places now a rumour linking athlone assistant manager with us, could be what we need down on the touch line.
Which assistant? Surely not Micky O'Connor?Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
O'Connor left Athlone in June. I can't see it being him. We'd be as well to bring back John Cleary if O'Connor is been considered!!
First team coach, Graham Lawlor. Roddy was quoted as calling him his best signing.
That sounds a lot more plausible! Presumably he's not interested in moving to Derry? If he was responsible for organising your defence he's exactly what we need.Quote:
Originally Posted by atfconline
Graham Lawlor played under Roddy in his first season in charge of Bohs in 98-99 season... As Longfordian said earlier if that is the case snap him up as it was noticeable Athlone's form really picked up once MOC went!
Graham's a good coach, Cooke did everything to keep him, gets on well with cousins and would know some of the current squad from his time in Bray, he had to retire from playing early due to horrendous injuries...would be a good addition and is not a yes man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Sounds absolutely ideal. Hopefully he's coming on board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain2007
Anyone who'll listen to me at this stage knows my views on Tony, but if that news is true, he's been making some great strides so far to push on and finally get us the **** up.
How long ago was Graham Lawlor at Bray and was he there for long? I wonder did his and Tony Cousins career paths cross at Bray as Tony retired from playing whilst at Bray ten yrs ago?
Martin, Tony never played for Bray can only remember him at a few training sessions, Graham made 6 app in 2002/03 1 app in 2003/04 for Bray, he was unfortunate with injuries and he had probably more games with Boh's and I think he may have played for Rovers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Hopefully he's given a bit more time than those previously on the coaching staffQuote:
Originally Posted by Captain2007
Graham Lawlor confirmed!
Good, sounds like a much needed addition. If we can add a few defenders we may be in business again.
I saw in the Herald today that Josh O Hanlon will also be on trial with C.Palace and Burnley. TC also confirmed that an offer has come in for him but we are holding out depending on how his trial got on.
Interesting. Didn't know we still had him on contract but I guess we must. So much the better if we get a few pound for him.
Lawlor is going to Be our best addition in the off season we are a long time looking for a proper number 2 and Lawlor has the experience of getting a team over the line with athlone so maybe we can avoid a huge collapse again next season. All we need now is a back 4 and I think wel do it.
Here's that piece Martinho was referring to
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/un...-29789999.html
The return of Peter Hynes. Interesting. Not sure what to make of it but TC knows what he's getting I guess.
http://ltfc.ie/index.php/peter-hynes-returns/#more-5188
Sure we can have himself and Shaw on the wings now and hoof at them till the cows come home.
Now now, let's wait til the second half of the first pre season game for the booing and moaning. Fresh start for TC for now!Quote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla
Like Longfordian I am not convinced about return of PH but is happy for him to prove me wrong as he was top scorer in 2010 for us dont forget!
I agree with Longfordian
Lets have only positive chat until we know different, so far so good from TC
He'd be a shocking signing if for example he was replacing Davy but as another striker it could work out. He's a better goalscorer than the likes of Isichei anyway. It's all about his attitude really, if he wants to do well he more than likely will.
Him not actually getting used as a striker properly would be my main worry. Hence the previous comment.
We'll see. Also I'm not sure the 2010 squad was all that vintage of a crop Marty!
what about Salmo and Mick Lee from that squad?Quote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla
Goalscoring titans the pair of them, aside from Sammos penalty's he hardly scores a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
sorry totally misunderstood what u were sayin! point i was tryin to make was Mick lee got plyr of the yr..Quote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla
Hynes is not a bad signing imo, shaw didn’t have a great season and hynes is a more experienced player, as someone mentioned in another thread sully scored most goals when playing with shaw .
I don’t think scoring goals will be our problem id be more concerned on who we bring in to strengthen our back four! Id rather TC pushed the boat out in that department
Seeing as he's let a lot of defenders go you'd hope that he's making room for some better ones if possible.
His total was extremely low though less than 10 goals iirc. He's an awful signing IMO he showed no effort last time he was here so what's going to change that? I'd agree with Fitzy that scoring goals won't be a problem it's the back 4 that win win or lose us the league because even at this early stage we have the best squad by far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Jasus if those opinions are true about PH, just when we got rid of one waster another one turns up to haunt us, here's hoping he has learnt his lesson and will prove to be an asset instead of a liability
according to extratime.ie he scored only 2 goals in the league this season... suppose he could do as a back up for isichei
More signings to be announced by the end of the week apparently. TC looking to bring in "experience" and "leaders in the dressing room" to help the young lads.
Tommo Crawley and Garto both free agents I wonder if either of them could be on Cousins radar. As I said in another thread I don't think Garto is the answer to our lack of mobility at centre-half but Tom Crawley is exactly the sort of player we need. Probably little chance of us getting him though.
Even if Gartland is slow I'd imagine he has enough ability to read the game and not need blistering pace at this level..
He mightn't be at his best any more by my God he's way too good for the 1st division so if we got him and he had a run of games and got properly fit he'd be immense for us I think.
I heard he's made an offer to Crawley. But depends on whether anyone else is interested.