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Are they related?
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Few re-assuring things about this lad. To have the mettle to come back from a tough injury like that is great going at that age. Also, he's already experienced the England camp and sided with us which is brilliant. His Twitter is awash with references to the Ireland national teams too.
This insecurity doesn't stop rearing it's head!
Irish midfielder Ronan drops down to League One in search of more games http://the42.ie/3780107
Ronan has moved on loan to Portsmouth until the end of the season. Portsmouth lie in the play-offs spots in League one so they're going well.
reuniting with Jackett, who gave him his debut at Wolves
Into the Portsmouth starting eleven for their draw with Scunthorpe and played 71 minutes - looks like a prudent move on his move - with Wolves chasing promotion they will likely stick mostly with tested first team players for the next few months http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42587591
named on the bench for his loan club Slovakian side FC DAC 1904
He was interviewed for their website earlier this week: http://fcdac.sk/sk/spravy/2019/02/15...-mi-velmi-paci
(translated from Google) https://translate.google.com/transla...-mi-velmi-paci
Came on as a late sub against league leaders Slovan Bratislava: http://www.fortunaliga.sk/zapas/1313-dac-slo
He has started the last few games, and now has just opened the scoring for FC DAC 1904. Certainly on form at the moment. It has proved to be an excellent career decision thus far
Wolves have given him a two year deal
- https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/under-...connor-ronan/#
Good to see. I guess he's another we have to consider a flight risk though, given he's played underage for England?
Defo unfortunately. I always check duel players Twitter "handle" and he has wolves and adidas and no mention of FAI or rep of IrelandQuote:
Originally Posted by zero
Didn't he turn England down in favour of us having sampled both sides? He seemed to have made a clear decision. Rice just didn't have the option. Grealish was getting played age groups above.
This was a while ago but he did pick us having had both to chose from at that time
- https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/cl...ry-late-113417
I don't know if those games were competitive and that is his switch used though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conor Ronan
tets ?
I know his link is the same as Rice though i.e. his father's parents are Irish. This article is recent and references that. I think I saw another previously that said his father was a big Ireland fan: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...-37951122.html
Anyway, the new contract might not have been completely expected. And it also makes his upcoming season that bit more interesting. Ronan doesn't have a body of work at a decent level in England to point to so I'm not sure if Wolves are planning to loan him out again this season or if he is in the first team plans.
They've qualified for the europa league - their season now starts on the 25th of July. Perhaps he'll feature in some of those games and then could go out on loan later.Quote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé
Or impress and not go on loan. I think he may be suited to their style of play. Wolves like to play between the lines and break through the lines. He has that direct running that Jonny, Doherty and Traore have but obviously uses it differently.
According to Wikipedia, Ronan made his two England U17 appearances in 2015.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
There's a list of their games here. I don't think he features in any of the competitive games so it must be a couple of the friendlies for which they don't have the team sheets available.
Bit of an enigma. He's looked impressive for Wolves on his few first team outings especially the cup game against City. They are generally willing to give young players a chance, but he's been sent out on loan, and sometimes struggled to impress when playing in lower leagues. Not really sure what the level is like in Slovakia, but it's encouraging he has been offered a deal. Just seems like he's too old to be going out on loan again, if he's going to make a break through it has to be this season. In a way, I'd like to see him get a chance with our senior squad even if he's not getting regular football at Wolves. He's the kind of player who looks like he could thrive at the highest level, if given the opportunity and the chance to develop confidence and profile. I know Mick is only there for the short term, but he's surely got to use his tenure to develop and integrate talent for his successor as well as get results. The Connell call up was encouraging, but I'd like to see more younger players given the chance to progress, rather that persisting with players who we already know are not international quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé
There's an interview with him on the FA's website here: From Spotland terraces to the international stage
Looks like his two caps came in the games against Poland and the Netherlands
This quote from the article is interesting
Ronan had switched his allegiance by the time of those qualifiers, and actually played against England in the finals: https://www.uefa.com/under17/season=...450/index.htmlQuote:
And the next chance to build on his international career will come in his new-found home region, with the Midlands playing host to England’s European U17 Championship Elite Round Qualifiers in March – something which Ronan is desperate to be involved with.
“It would be great. If I keep playing well for my club then hopefully I can get that chance.
Played the full game last night for DAC at home against Cracovia in the first qualifying round of the Europa league. The game finished 1-1, so they'll need a win in Poland next week.
Just occurred to me that, having already appeared for DAC in the Europa League, Ronan will not be able to take part in Wolves' campaign in the same competition - assuming they're still in it when his loan spell ends
Through on away goals 2-2 AET. Ronan with first goal:
https://www.flashscore.com/match/QJH23alE/#video
I’ve also noticed he’s been to the forefront of the team conferences as well, such as before today’s game (just him and the manager). Great experience for him
https://t.co/sblyrkJvb1?ssr=true
Atromitos from Greece in second round, they finished 4th in Greek league last year
That's an absolutely fabulous goal.
Anyone know what kind of level the slovakian league is? Step above league of Ireland and step below Dutch league?
Based on the numbers, a step above the League of Ireland but two or three steps below Eredivisie:Quote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
- UEFA Ranking: Slovakia 29th, Rep of Ireland 38, Netherlands 12
- Stadium size - 4 stadia bigger than anything in LOI, the rest about the same size as the bigger LOI grounds (but in better shape from what I see)
- Average Attendance last season - Slovakia 2400, LOI 2136, Eredivisie 18004
- Performance in Europe by Slovak sides: 3 appearances in Champions League Groups stages, four in Europa League
- Quality of players at DAC: a very young squad, a good proportion of which has underage international experience with a few players having played a few senior internationals and one experienced Panamanian international
So probably a good stepping stone for Ronan, but we definitely would be looking for him to play at a higher level in 2020
Broken rib(s). Out for 4-6 weeks. Unfortunate for the lad.
It also means that Kenny will be looking for another midfielder in a few weeks.
Who are the options to play with Coventry and Molumby: Mandriou, Taylor, Doyle-Hayes, Bolger, Smallbone, Kavanagh? Knight is still a U19 so I guess play for either one.
I think I'd be looking at Mandriou or Smallbone if I was him
Kavanagh would be the obvious one I think, or Knight, given they've been involved already. Mandroiu hasn't really featured so far but Kenny could easily jump him to the front of the queue given the way he's been playing. If I was making the choice myself, Mandroiu would be first in the queue but any of them would be a step down from Ronan.
Returned today after rib fracture as a 76’ sub for FC DAC in a 1-0 loss. Good to see him back. Should be back to full fitness before Italy u21 game
https://www.dac1904.sk/sk/clanek.asp...k-0-1-0-1-4456
Another 90 minutes for Connor Ronan today in FC DACs excellent 1-0 win over second placed Zilina. He should be raring to go for under 21s vs Italy.
https://www.dac1904.sk/sk/clanek.asp...ilina-1-0-4489
Very surprising a Championship side wouldn't take a punt but a punt isn't what he needed. One would have to assume or hope that Simon Grayson has provided assurances to Wolves.
Worked out well for Wessi!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Absolutely, as I said I hope they play football and hes not either watching the ball fly over his head all the time or that hes not just pushed out to the wing out of the way because hes a "luxury Player"Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Ive seen nothing of Blackpool in recent years so I have no idea what style of football they play.
Good goal today against Bolton. Appears to be liked by their fans and doing well to keep Spearing out. Fans still looking out for him at Molineux, as well thought of after some good displays, although a move might be a better option for regular football...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BShzYktXeqo
interviewed earlier this week in the Athletic: https://theathletic.co.uk/1864728/20...uno-de-bruyne/
Now there's a search engine optimised page name. connor-ronan-wolves-blackpool-ireland-nuno-de-bruyne
It's behind a paywall. Anything interesting in there?
No idea, I don't have a account
Probably the same as this - https://www.the42.ie/connor-ronan-de...79425-Nov2017/Quote:
Originally Posted by John83
Off to Grasshopper Zurich on loan. Look like they play in the Swiss second division (challenge league). Pretty underwhelming and hardly a step up from the Slovakian premier league.... but good to see him getting out to play games on the continent again. Historically they are one of the strongest Swiss clubs I suppose and finished 3rd last year in Challenge league (top 2 get promoted) so you’d expect them to be promoted this year...