Of that, I've absolutely no doubt. That's not the point I was trying to make. I'm simply saying it's been done to death on this particular forum and it's a tired argument now.
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Nah, his commitment hasn't waned - if it had he wouldn't he putting himself into challenges and risking getting hurt. He's just being focused on a bit more because he's had a quick rise and has to learn how to deal with extra attention from defenders. Plus he's been shunted around positions again.
Rory Holden off the Bristol City for what "could be worth £300k", according to Sky.
Would be a great move for him, if he got game time. Big if.
Rumour has it mikey O'Connor is off to Burnley for 250k at the end of the season.
Also seen a rumour on Facebook Trevor Clarke has signed a pre contract with Leeds but if the creator of that rumour had done the bare minimum research theyd know Trevor has too long left on his contract for that to be possible
Good luck to Michael O'Connor if the move happens. If he is worth 250k then Sean Maguire is a 1.5m + player
O connor has another year on his contract other wise he's be gone for free at end of season. Maguire was in his last few months hence cork got so little. Good business for Rovers considering he's hardly got a look in.
If Maguire keeps scoring for Preston he will be worth a lot of loot. Hope cork have a sell on ...
With transfer fees going through the roof in the UK. Championship level strikers are being sold for 15m +.
With a sell on clause of 15 or 20 percent loi clubs could be in for big windfalls if the likes if Maguire or o connor , Clarke etc get another move.
Group stage euro money without the expenses that could really start to give the clubs money to invest in infrastructure.
There was a bit in the Irish Sun today, Dundalk meant to be interested in Shane Supple from Bohs and Karl Sheppard from Cork. I think Sheppard is from Malahide area? might suit him travel wise but I wouldn't see him an auto starter, then again he would be a much better option than Tommy Stewart to take on, not even sure if there is much in this link to be fair.
I always rated Shep , sorry he left Rovers
A move for Shane Supple makes sense. A goalkeeper has been Dundalks biggest issue the past few years.
Not many in the league I'd have ahead of Shep on the wing. He's not a striker though. Hopefully he stays with us
You obviously haven't seen or read reports on Connolly's last 2 displays, he was outstanding in the second half v Pats and for the time he was on v Drogs, scored in each game and was a constant threat going forward while linking up perfectly with Gannon.
Mountney offers a more physical presence and is more experienced, so its good to have both for options. Sheppard would be another good option, but Dundalk's priority needs are an out and out striker, a central MF man, and a GK to challenge and eventually replace Rogers.
Its easy to look good against the likes of Drogheda when they stand off you outside their own box like that. Has he ever played well against a good side?
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Connolly is woefully over-rated. His constant diving is embarrassing too.
It's a fair question - the "good sides" are probably limited to a handful of clubs in LoI and most European opposition and he remains unproven against this type of team so far.
He is certainly not the finished article, but the improvement from when he first arrived is significant. His performances in the last two games has been excellent. If he can continue this level of improvement especially in relation to ball control, work-rate and tactical awareness he can have a serious impact in the next 14 months
Some people over-rate him, so people under-rate him. I think he is an exciting prospect who has a lot of potential. Stephen Kenny tends to make few poor player judgments but time will tell whether he fulfills that potential
Supple wont move usless hes allowed to keep playing gaa so doubt he'll go to Dundalk. I've always liked shep but if hes up front he has to be with someone he cant really be up there by himself, on the wing though he's far better than Connelly, might be behind Duffy but id say he'd start at Dundalk if he went there
Think Connolly had a decent game start of season and scored v Rovers, also gave Gannon a tough few games last season if memory serves me right, I'd agree with Ezeikial, he's far from finished article, but he's adapting quite well and has improved since he joined Dlk in July. He's on 2.5 year contract too, so he can achieve plenty if he keeps working hard.
Dlk won't be taking Supple if he won't give up GAA, but as ever money can be a difference. I think Rogers still coaches gaa part time so there is always a way around these things.
Karl Shephard to Dundalk seems to be gathering pace, either that or a clever contract negotiation on his part with Cork to get a better deal. He's not an out and out scorer but he has improved significantly on the wing.
What's the view from Cork fans?
Lol not in a million euro
Shep is one of the best wingers in the league, but he's not a striker. Would be gutted to lose him, but wouldn't exactly be shocked if he wanted to move closer to home. Depends on the money I'd imagine
depends what she looks like :)
Although the pickings are slim up in Dundalk :)
Conor Clifford (Dundalk out......tomorrow)
They need to bring in a sensible minimum bet range. We could be playing 5 a side at the beginning of next season
Karl Sheppard to Dundalk seems to be a deal already agreed it seems, to be officially announced after the cup final I`m hearing.