Any team worth their salt in this league signing Towell would be bizarre. His legs are clearly gone at this stage. Is he going to take a big pay cut to drop down to a less fashionable club too?
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Any team worth their salt in this league signing Towell would be bizarre. His legs are clearly gone at this stage. Is he going to take a big pay cut to drop down to a less fashionable club too?
What’s his alternative? Regardless of wherever he goes next he won’t be getting anything near what Rovers have had him on the last few yearsQuote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Hope for an incentive heavy deal from a team like Shels trying to improve their goal scoring record and add some European experience?Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Even if he were to end up at Shels, Pats or Derry, he still won’t be on anything close to the bumper deal he’s been on at Rovers. His performances have warranted a drop off in the pay scale and he’s lost a huge amount of his bargaining power for his next contract as a resultQuote:
Originally Posted by Another Bohemia
I'm just saying that's probably his best shot at bumper deal and the "bumper" part would probably be tied into hard to achieve incentives. I can't see it but it would be his best hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
He'll be moving to pats for a decent wedge.
Kenny will go out of his way to arrogantly proclaim he can get the best out of him unlike Rovers. He'll be an expensive mistake and will be shuffled on after 18 months.
Hopefully Rovers get Whelan & O'Reilly from Derry. Can't see much else in the league that are worth getting and could be on the move in the off season
Did I not read that O'Reilly is a done deal to Pats just won't be announced until after cup final?Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
I wouldn't be too sure of writing off Towell especially under Stephen Kenny who seems to be able to get the maximum out of most of his players
And also Pat Hickey from GalwayQuote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
I'd say Bohs will also be in for Whelan especially since Reynolds has worked with him before iirc. Granted looking at his injury history he may already be a Rovers playerQuote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
We've been hearing that for the past year, aye.Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
I doubt Whelan is interested in playing in division 1 in 18 months time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Another Bohemia
Have I missed something? Why is Derry set to become a 'selling' club?
Don't know Whelan's situation but O'Reilly is out of contract.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa
Jamie Lennon has signed a new long term contract at Pats despite the temptation of a move to America. Unbelievable news that, hugely important player for Pats
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Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
That is brilliant news. Season after season we’ve seen key players leave at year-end - that’s the inevitable churn of our league - but it looks as if pretty much all of the current starting 11 will be around to carry the momentum into next season. And of course there’ll be some big additions. Hard not to be optimistic.
Great and surprising news that Jamie is staying. Even when he - like many - had a poor start to the season he was still hugely important because at a bare minimum he gets through absolutely trojan work in midfield, occasionally with not much assistance. I believe he tops the league for most tackles made and I can only see the rest of his game coming on even more at the rate we've been going recently.
Whelan and O'reilly are out of contract. It has been touted for months that Whelan has informed the club he doesnt want to be playing on that pitch on a regular basis and looks likely to be off elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
O'Reilly has been touted as going to St Pats for months as Lennons replacement but with him signing a new deal today that might change.
Rumours amongst Derry fans is that R. Higgins will not be offered a contract extension, even if they win the Cup next week! ?
You'd imagine Palmer will be leaving Pat's so there's still a big space to fill. O' Reilly strikes me as someone who could still go up a few levels and become a really excellent player, usually impresses when I've watched him.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfc_legend9
Irish Times today suggesting that Whelan is Inchicore-bound.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfc_legend9
The Irish Times know as much about the Indonesian second division as they do the League of Ireland. Abandoned Irish football years ago and hard to believe anyone there has a scoopQuote:
Originally Posted by patsdad
no surprises there , seems a decent sort of bloke but a bluffer managing a top side with expectations.Quote:
Originally Posted by nr637
Bohs releasing 6 the day after the league finishes. I just hope they have their eye on some quality for next season not some second rate striker who can't get a game and only scored 3 in 25 games. We want better! We deserve better!
Mills was only on loan so only 5 released and I think a few of those had their contracts ending at the end of the season anyway so it's just a confirmation they are leaving. I understand what your getting at though but none of these lads are a loss. I might have kept Millar around because he has filled in well at RB at times this season. Considering the improved quality of player we brought in during the July window I'd be confident getting the players in will be less of an issue than actually getting them playing well together.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
That’s a very definitive statement. I’ll be very surprised (and horrified tbh) if we sign Towell. Colm Whelan would be a super signing. Jamie Lennon re-signing when common knowledge was that he was off to the States shows how much people know sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
There is too many midfielders in the squad so not surprised to see these being released. Miller did okay at RB - but I think Smith was much better there when he joined.Quote:
Originally Posted by Another Bohemia
Strikers are not easy to find - and when you find a good one they tend to get poached. Every club is looking for a good striker - including PL clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinkicker
Higgins got an extension a couple of years ago, so he's contracted until the end of next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by nr637
I thought he would be away if we won the league. I'd guess he'll stay now.
Absolutely Smith was better but you also need rotation options because injuries do happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant
Strong rumours around tallaght on Friday that Farrugia has signed a deal with Pats,I'm guessing to replace mulraney?Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
Mulraney extended his contract and is going nowhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Pats’ recent run has been built on having two top wingers. When either is injured we had to move Leavy or Kavanagh out of their best position. It makes sense to sign a third top-quality winger, whether it’s Farrugia or someone else.
Kenny said himself that Lennon told him that he was moving to the States at the end of the season in fairness. They've obviously just convinced him to change his kind in the interim.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
I’m disgusted miller not being kept on, top quality midfielder, way ahead of the limited Flores and McDonnell imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Another Bohemia
Francely Lomboto leaving Galway,a return to the First Division for him you’d imagine…..
Millar and McDonnell are completely different players imo. McDonnell is more like Bucko, covering ground, putting in tackles etc. Flores is one of the most overrated LOI players I've seen so I agree with you that Millar is better. Either way I reckon both will be following Millar out the door soon enough. Bohs have too many midfielders, if Flores and McDonnell leave as I suspect they will you have Bucko, J McManus, J Clarke, Tierney, Devoy and Meekison who can all play CM. There isn't any European games so it's only league and cup to cover so that should be enough depth at that position.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dermobohs
I don't see McDonnell going anywhere. Managers love lads like him who don't stop running.
Are O'Reilly, Maher and Whelan all leaving Derry? Maher and O’Reilly would appear to be big losses if it’s true…..
I do rate McDonnell as well but it's just a numbers thing. No point in having 11 midfielders and no fullbacksQuote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Let the silly season commence.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
He hasn’t signed a contract extension, he’s just still under contract. He said himself on a podcast I listened to not long ago that he signed a 3 year deal when he signed for the club. The third of those seasons being next year. Hopefully the club can extend it further because he’s been absolutely sensational under KennyQuote:
Originally Posted by patsdad