Surprised to see the champions and this years league favourites sign Foran.
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Surprised to see the champions and this years league favourites sign Foran.
I'm sure Foran will be used for cover only, can't see him starting many, well unless they have injuries. I certainly wouldn't start him for a team starting as favourites though.
He's not a bad player, good in the air, but can get a bit caught out when he tries to play it out, is this his 4th club in 4 seasons? Pats (2014), Rovers (2013), DLK (2012), Sligo (2011), not sure how many games he played with Sligo 2011 though.
Every club needs squad players and thats not a dig at Foran as he is a decent player. If Pats were to go out and sign 4 top class centre backs that all should be starting every week then they wouldn't be happy for too long. Foran will do a fine job for Pats I would think.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
A lot of the same sort of stuff was said about Foran when signed for Shamrocks.
He started a lot of games ahead of Oman. Dunno who that says most about - Foran or Oman.
IMO a Good signing for Pats
Shrewd move by Buckley here, he was short for central defenders. Oman may not start as main centre half with young Séan Hoare likely to be blooded alongside Kenny Browne
Drogheda have re-signed Eric Foley. Another good signing that should have been finalised ages ago.
It actually says most about Croly to be honest. Limited and all as Oman can be, he is less of a liability than Foran.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Conor Winn on trial with Finn Harps. Played a friendly against Cockhill Celtic yesterday. Was due to play Wednesday but went off injured against Cockhill so unlikely to feature on Wednesday.
You're right. Terrible is possession and gives away needsless free kicks. Poor in the air as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by PartySaint
Not a Pat's type of player. An odd choice by Buckley.
Marc Griffin back to Dundalk, apparently.
Strange one for him, he'll be well down the pecking order.
Griffin and Wardy, I presume.Quote:
Originally Posted by LMFMSport
Nice pre-season friendly too. Good test for the new squad.
Might actually field a strong side it's during a 10 day break from competitive fixtures.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
@DundalkFC can confirm the signing of Mark Griffin and Simon Kelly. Details soon on http://dundalkfc.com !
Ward will sign later in the week Im hearing
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Originally Posted by avvenalaf
Naw, everyone has plenty money down here.
Why do you ask ?
Are ye stuck for a few bob ?
Who mentioned money?Quote:
Originally Posted by disgruntled
Touched a bit of a nerve there did he?
Foran came in when Oman was chronically knacked for about half the season and never really got going again. I'm all for criticising Croly, but Foran was actually better than Oman last year, although you'd assume Oman will be better once he has a full pre-season.Quote:
Originally Posted by dong
In fairness to disgruntled, Dong, I mentioned money. My first question was if there were money problems down there as I had heard something about Elding not getting what he was promised in contract and when I didn't get an anawer, I brought him into it.
Roddy to offer contracts this week to the following:
Iarflaith Davoren (Sligo) LB/LW
Tim Clancy (Hibs) DEF
Leon McSweeney (Hartlepool) RB/RW
Mark Stewart (Kilmarnock) ST
Akkani-Sunday Waisu (Floriana) ST
Are we the most inactive team when it comes to new players in? Was just looking at it there and so far we have had 8 players out and only two new faces in.
Daire Doyle has signed for Drogheda. One of the nicest people you could meet in the game, gutted he's gone from Bray.
The Rod Squad is going to provide a real challenge to Pat's for the title this year. Gonta be v interesting!
howya Roddy.Quote:
Originally Posted by GitYerKorna
Vinny Faherty confirms on his Facebook page that he has signed for GFC. 2 more signings expected to be announced later.
Very doubtful the Rodster is posting herQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
How is he as a player? He looked good in his friendly appearance for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roo69
Gift Grub is all Roddy will be challenging this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by GitYerKorna
Gives his all every time he plays. Pace isn't what it once was but a top professional who everyone connected with the club will miss. Great with the younger members of the squad too, a real leader on the pitch. Can play right back or centre midfield. If I was Mathews I would have signed him up and made him captainQuote:
Originally Posted by Acer
He was never quick in fairness. Better at right back than centre midfield. Mathews signed him for us in 2007 but never really rated him too highly as far as I can recall. Maybe he got a better offer from Drogs too.
Josh O'Hanlon gone to Bournemouth from LTFC for "an undisclosed fee". 40k was the last figure that was doing the rounds.
What's the story with David O'Leary in midfield, has he signed back?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
Been saving the pennies all year to pay his compensation this time round have ye? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
Nope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
I don't expect he'll be signing for us, we don't need another central midfielder for starters. Just wondering.Quote:
Originally Posted by sadloserkid
He is training with us at the moment so hopefully something is tied soon. With us since 17 though so compensation doesn't give him much options.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
The LOI Blog tweeted "Late news from Finn Harps. Sources are coming through that Carol Tiofack has signed from Limerick on a one year deal at Finn Park."
What do Limerick fans make of this? Nothing confirmed by the club so just rumour as of yet.
A few of the limerick players were congratulating him on twitter yesterday so that's probably where they got it from.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
Decent player, should do well in the first division. He played our last 5 or 6 games and done well but not enough for a renewal of a contract it seems. Nice lad who will work hard from what I've seen. He is very quick and has a decent touch.
He'd been in touch with us looking for a trial. Don't know if he went up for training or anything but he's obviously taken an offer off Harps.
Best of luck to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
How many players go from the first division over to England?
Seani Maguire and Aaron McCarey are 2 I can think of off the top of my head, has there been many more?
Lovely fella ad had worker but tbh for me he was one of the first I wanted to be let go did very little in games. Dropping down the league may help him though. Hope he does well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
Nerves of steel down here.Quote:
Originally Posted by dong
I heard Sligo had the bank on to them again.
Things must be tight :o