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Originally Posted by youngirish
Is Paul Butler the agreed shorthand for "how did he get capped", I always thought it was Kernaghan though in future we may have Joe Laipra
No players have been close to their peak at 24? Many players peak at 24 or beforehand in some cases. Most wingers peak in their mid twenties as do many strikers. A defender should be in his peak years from around the age of 25 to 30 I reckon.Quote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
Of course he is, there's a rule that you're only allowed be a good Irish prospect if you play up front. I have visions of youth teams in Dublin with 11 strikersQuote:
Originally Posted by SaucyJack
Name a player that has peaked at 24.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
Could you be anymore vague? You're contradicting yourself there as well. Backtracking as well seeing as you said McCarthy should be almost the finished article.Quote:
A defender should be in his peak years from around the age of 25 to 30 I reckon.
I don't know what you mean. Kernaghan put in some very solid performances for us & played an important part in qualification.Quote:
Originally Posted by cavan_fan
Duff. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
Experience is vital for a centre half so McCarthy still has lots to learn.
Robbie Keane
Stephen Reid
Andy Reid
Alan Kernaghan
Stephen McPhail ... even earlier
Keith O'Neil
...jeez I'm not going to continue with this....
There was an item on NewsTalk last night about Sean Thornton signing for an eircom League club, anyone catch it?
Yeah, heard it alright. It said Pats are interested, 5 grand a week salary. Can't see it being a good move for either parties. Don't think he's great and he'll probably have a "couldn't be arsed" attitude about the whole thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Ah right, did a quick google on it, and there's this article - http://www.doncaster.vitalfootball.c...le.asp?a=66246 - from a few weeks back.Quote:
Originally Posted by bohsRap
Anyone know if he was with any other clubs before Shels?Quote:
Originally Posted by SaucyJack
Now you're just being silly. McCarthy's 24 I said 25-30 is when a player should be around his peak so logic would dictate McCarthy should be really starting to show signs of being a decent player.Quote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
As for naming a player that was playing at their peak level at 24 or before? Maradonna, Duff, Michael Owen, Shearer, Marco Van Basten, Harry Kewell, George Best, Johann Crujiff were all better players at this stage of their career than the latter years. I could go on but can't be bothered. That should be enough.
McCarthy is starting to show signs that he is going to be a decent player. He has captained his club at 23 years of age, which would suggest he has both ability and leadership. There is a question mark about the amount of yellow and red cards he picks up but that is something he is trying to eradicate from his game.
Coventry and Leicester linked with Leon Best in today's Guardian.
... they clearly recognise he wants a move back to the midlands. Somesome mentioned that he commmitted to us very recently - how did he do that - in a statement or what?Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
think eirebhoy posted about that, it was reported on one line in this article in the Independent: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...on-680682.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
also I missed this earlier in the week: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...ze-691304.htmlQuote:
while Southampton's Leon Best - who has confirmed his declaration for Ireland - finished the season with a flourish, barring his misfortune in scoring an own goal in his side's play-off loss to Derby
Confirms Leicester are at least interested in him, do they have that much to spend, and would he be considered a started for them?Quote:
Best primed to quit Saints
LEON BEST is set to depart Southampton after rejecting their latest new contract offer.
The former Republic of Ireland youth international's deal expires in the summer with Leicester City understood to be favourites for his signature having scored 17 goals last season, 10 of which came on loan at Yeovil.
Meanwhile, JJ Melligan has opted against signing a new deal with Cheltenham Town.
According to soccerbase - http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?teamid=1527 - their top scorer last season was Hume with 14, then it's a drop to Kisnorbo with 7, given that Best scored 5 times in 11 games in the Championship, it's a distinct possibility
Thanks Tets, also for the update on Sheehan - hopefully he will step up this year.
From what little I saw of Best he looked very direct and powerful. I think he is well worth a look, I'd have him on a par or maybe even slightly ahead of Keogh.
I like Best to be honest. Like Sheridan he offers something different than the majority of our other strikers. He seems a bit of a coinfidence player though so he needs to be playing regularly or he'll fade into obscurity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Keogh is a good player but his goal return for a forward has never been much to write home about.
I've only seen Sheridan once, in the recent U19 game at Dalyer. I was really impressed by his pace, not something I'd have expected from a guy with his physique. I think he could go places and Venegoor of Hesselink could be under pressure at some point next season, he's really disappointed me.
He's got other strings to his bow though. Very good player I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
He played the target man role at S****horpe, I'd really like to see the amount of goals Sharpe scored with Keogh getting the assist.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
The other main striker for the Celtic reserves, Finbogasan (sp?), has gone on trial to Bristol City, and he was considered to be ahead of Sheridan this time last year, since then Sheridan has gone on to play for the first team. Think that says a lot for how Strachan rates him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Willo Flood still looks about 12.
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5386/wfloodnp7.jpg
McAteer has just retired (well formally). He was a real breath of fresh air when he burst onto the scene, great attitude. It's a pity that he ever went to Liverpool where they turned him into a wing back, given his fantastic performances in midfield for Bolton.
And here's a prediction for his career...Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
2007 loaned to Dundee Utd
2008 bought by Dundee Utd for 200k
2009 Loaned out by Dundee to Stenhousemuir
20010 Sold to Stenhousemuir for 5k
20011 playing pub football in Mayo...:D
Not a bad career, 18001 years playing for Dundee and 5k is a pretty good price for an 18025 year old.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Legend
John Thompson for Oldham, could do worse, they used to be a half decent team
Oldham move for Thompson
June 15, 2007
Coca-Cola League One side Oldham Athletic have snapped up Irish international defender John Thompson from Nottingham Forest.
Thompson, who enjoyed a loan spell at Tranmere Rovers last season, has been released by the City Ground side following the expiry of his contract.
The 25-year-old’s search for a new club has lasted just a couple of weeks, with Oldham boss John Sheridan stepping in with a two-year contract offer.
And former Irish international Sheridan believes the Dubliner’s versatility will make him a key player at Boundary Park.
He told the club’s official site: “This is another excellent signing for us. I know how highly they rated John at Tranmere, and we’ve got the added bonus that he can play in a few positions.
"He’s the right age and has come from a big club in Nottingham Forest. I’m sure John can have a big impact and make us a better team.
"I sat down with the lad before I brought him in and explained that he’d be playing primarily at centre-half, but there’s going to be occasions when we need him to slot in elsewhere.
"He can also play at full-back and in midfield and that gives us a bit more flexibility within the squad if required.”
Apparently Alan O'Brien has turned down three contract offers from Newcastle & is being tracked by Celtic, West Brom, Wolves and Leicester!
Slightly odd, but I hope he proves me & other sceptics wrong.
that's listed on the transfer rumours page here: http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1053856,00.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
I read before that the Newcastle reserve team manager wanted to keep him on because he was the fastest player he ever worked with. To be honest, I'm surprised Newcastle offered him a new contract, never mind 3, he doesn't seem the stereotypical Allardyce-type playerQuote:
The Sunday Mirror reports that Celtic, West Brom, Wolves and Leicester will battle for Alan O'Brien's signature if the winger doesn't sign a new deal offered at St. James' Park.
I'm amazed any of those teams would be interested in him bar Leicester.
If I was him, I'd accept all three offers.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
A friend of mine was at the Toronto FC game at the weekend, they won 4-0. In his words "Ronnie O'Brien played crap, he's been good since coming back from injury but he was rubbish yesterday"
Dunne confirms he's staying at Man City, despite the takeover (or the lack thereof) and links with Newcastle - http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=437754
Billy Mehmet signed a one year contract extension with St Mirren yesterday - http://www.saintmirren.net/content/m...ory=1&row=4073
There are unsupported rumours floating around a number of the wolves forums that McCarthy has had a bid accepted for Stephen Elliot. More likely than not rubbish but would be a good move for him IMO. Anyone know where this has surfaced from?
Been messing with the Irish Abroad program, check it out: http://tetsujin1979.s42.eatj.com/Qex...Summary.xquery
Select a player from the drop down box to see his season's summary.
classic case of just putting 2 and 2 together. Sunderland are likely to sell Elliott, especially if they get Nugent (despite Elliott having done far more at the same level), it's consistent with Mick's strategy when signing players and they have a need for a guy with proven goalscoring pedigree at Chapionship level. His best season was under Mick.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
Elliott's injury record is hindering his progress sadly, and I maintain my opinion that Elliott is the most instinctive goalscorer that's come up through the Irish ranks in at least a generation. Given a choice of Elliott with a run to goal, one-on-one whould you prefer Robbie or Elliott? He also has that great knack of losing his man and getting to the right spot at the right time).
Put him in a half decent Premiership club and keep him fit and he'd coast into double figures. Nowhere near as talented an all round player as Keane or Doyle though, but he's put in some very good shifts on Sunderland's RHS for Keane.
I think he'd do well at Wolves and I think Mick can revive his career. I've no problem with our reseve forwards being at good Championship clubs if they're playing well & scoring.
Interview with Daryl Murphy from the Independent: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...nd-742895.html
Keogh could become an important player for us in the next year or two.Maybe as an impact sub over the next year or two.His progress has been steady and he seems to have a good attitude.Always seems very focused.If he avoids injury he can only get better and better.
Not sure if this has already been mentioned but Keith Tracey signed a contract with Blackburn until 2011. They were delighted to keep him.