He was at the game on Tuesday night apparently
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He was at the game on Tuesday night apparently
This fella is signing for us http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Teams/Aca...891872,00.html
Tommy Barrett is after joining us as Head of Youth Development. Does that mean he can't play for Athlone anymore or what would be the story there?
Surely that would be a conflict of interest (of sorts) if he filled both roles?
Thats what I was thinking. Athlone have brought a few new players in so maybe it was to cover his departure.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
I thought Tommy worked for the FAI.
He did alright but must not be anymore.Quote:
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Limerick Fc Welcome back Tommy Barrett.
It really has been a remarkable couple of season for Limerick FC as the club continues to grow in stature both on and off the field. Limerick are comitted to building a solid club with solid foundations and have again shown their intent by recruiting former Captain and fans favourtie Tommy Barrett as Head of youth development. Tommy returns to his home town club and brings with him vast playing experience at League of Ireland level along with an array of coaching knowledge.Tommy was a natural leader for Limerick FC on the field of play and his instinctive and professional attitude for all things football make him ideally equipt to take on this role.
Speaking about his new challenge, Tommy points to the work that needs to be done, "I'll be helping Declan Farmer with the Under 19's, we've got another very good group of young lads this year and we'll be looking to win the league. Declan has been doing great work with them and we're looking forward to really get going".
Developing players to push on to the Senior squad is only part of Tommys' remit "I'll be looking at the Academy and all age groups. We're looking to introduce a style of playing at all levels that's consistent with the clubs overall football philosophy. I'm not looking to really change too much, it'll be more like taking each age group and coming up with the exact age appropriate coaching, for example, kids need to be taught basic control before they go on to passing so we'll say aged 4-7 we'll mainly concentrate on that then we'll move our focus on to passing when they are naturally confident with the ball at their feet. As i said we won't be changing too much just ensuring kids are learing the right things at the right age".
The move by Chairman Pat O'Sullivan to bring in Tommy certainly shows that there is a definite and coherent plan to consistently develop players capable of playing at the very highest level, "We also spoke about not concentrating on winning, the emphasis won't be on winning leagues or cups, not until the age of 15 anyway. Kids are naturally competitive anyway but our focus is to develop players not teams we want to develop players who are capable of playing for Limerick at the top level but also capable of playing across the water in England. There's also a gap there now that the A Championship is gone so we're looking at hopefully coming up with something there because not all players are fully developd at 19, some will take another couple of years and we don't want to lose them so we're trying to look at everything".
The news of Tommy Barrets return will undoubtedly be met with universal approval and the nature of his role within the club will fill everyone with Limerick FC in their hearts with excitement and confidence. The bright future that many predict for soccer in Limerick has just got alot brighter, welcome back Tommy!
Great appointment.
Stephen Kenny gone?
Heard that too, also heard Rico is caretaker managerQuote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
@RTEMNS: Strong rumours around tallaght way that Stephen Kenny has left @ShamrockRovers today. We are awaiting official confirmation from the club.
MNS say it ain't so "Good news for @ShamrockRovers fans. Stephen Kenny has not parted company with the club."
And why would he, on wages like that, he'd be mad to leave.
3 year contract on what I would assume is big money? Sit tight Stephen...Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Mad stuff going on in Mordor. Heard they were in talks with Magilton and Kerr for a Director of Football post, (Rico rumour a ****take by Pats fans ( but indubitably a mosht shatisfying one ) .
So they may end up having to continue paying Stephen Heroes contract but that he would be kept away from the pitch and the players until he can`t take the humiliating treatment and walks away and inevitably wins his EAT case.
The other option being considered is paying him 200 k of whats left of his contract.
The other rumour is that SEAT are being dropped as sponsors and being replaced by 4 star pizza.!
Mentioned on Bohs forum that Conor Murphy has signed a contract today with Bohs. very good signing if true :cool:
Terrific signing for whoever gets him. I'm surprised somebody like Pats hasn't come in for him, both now and during the winter.
The Monaghan move surprised me. Had heard he was on trials in the UK. Presumably hadn't impressed enough
He was sensational in the first game of last season against Pats, but only on the bench for Monaghan in a few recent games
Bisto Flood signed for you ? Would be a good signing for Pats, good understanding with Fagan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Haha a great day for the LOI, god's be with you Stephen Kenny.Quote:
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KOH - Kenny Our Hero.
Poor old Stephen was offered the cognac, pistol and dark room but has decided (thanks to a certain "events company") to hang on in there. Would love to see him turn it around but can't see how he can given how Rovers are training and preparing. He needs a buddy in there to dig him out, won't happen though (imo).
yeah, he 'announced' it via his twitter. We'll see how it pans outQuote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Shams team looked a shambles on Friday night, arguing among themselves and play was very disjointed. Missing the leadership of Murray or Rice, especially if all not going well. Far to much change in personnel - especially at the back - and a pretty dodgy keeper mean they are conceding far too many goals. Still in with chance of winning the League but a defeat on Sunday at home to Pats would surely mark the end of their title aspirations (and equally surely mark the end of Kenny).Quote:
Originally Posted by Spudulika
Difficult call as it will cost a bit to get rid of him, the question is at what point does keeping him end up costing more (lost revenue) than sacking him ? Also the club is about to find out one of the down side of fans owned club, Board are often too close to fans (especially the louder ones) and knee jerk reactions ensue.
I'm with you MB on the club-owned model having a negative effect. While it's great to be part of something, there is (from my experience) not enough of a divide and difference between the supporters and those running the club. One way for it to change properly is for the ones who spent years bringing the club to the promised land to let go and leave it to professionals, at least some areas. But I don't see that happening.
Rovers are reaping the harvest of letting MON rule the roost and bully loyal servants out of the club. That and an erratic signing policy (especially in relation to goalkeepers) is causing a ruckus. Can't see them turning it around this weekend.
I wouldn't have thought sacking Kenny was a knee-jerk reaction. It would be different if there was some discernible plan being displayed.
CD, straight question, do you reckon the situation SK came into was conducive to success? I mean, MON had gotten rid of a few dedicated folk there, players had been signed before bringing in the new coach, so has SK had a fair crack of the whip as he had a massively hard act to live up to with (in my opinion) a start that went against him.
I can't really comment on behind the scenes, but he's been given the means to build a squad and the players he's brought in haven't performed to a man while the players from last season have performed below standard. His management of the team in general has been erratic and the team are playing awful football. Barraclough, by contrast, was parachuted in on the eve of the first game with a squad assembled by somebody else and much smaller means and has been a success from day one.
Any I'm not trying blow his trumpet here but I read the odd comment from Rovers fans about 'needing to click, but Buckley had a similar time frame and he's working with practically a whole new squadQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Dodge, when Bucko went in he had everything ready to go, plus there was going to be a major clear out of players. So he built (almost) from scratch. Pats had enjoyed relative stability the previous couple of seasons and decent progress. Rovers had let MON dictate and bring in his own people who weren't fit for purpose, so it was going to be a tough job from the off. Added to that the odd situation even regarding fitness training at Rovers (something Bucko would never in a million years let happen) and you've a recipe for disaster. And again I'll hark back to odd signings. Janssen, Gilbert neither of whom are up to it.
We're after an English League 1 player, midfielder, but so are a decent continental side.
It's this fella http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Cregg according to the Derry Journal.
CSKA Sofia are in talks with him though.
From Dublin, played a lot with Falkirk. Can't say I know him.
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Please elaborate on the above? Who exactly are you talking about that MON got rid of and who did MON bring in that wasn't fit for purpose?
None of that helps the players gel on the pitch, which was my pointQuote:
Originally Posted by Spudulika
Thats not really true. On or off fieldQuote:
Pats had enjoyed relative stability the previous couple of seasons and decent progress.
http://sligorovers.com/latest-news-n...on-join-rovers
Seamus Conneely and Jeff Henderson sign for Rovers.
Hopefully he does as well as our last right back called Seamus :)
He will, excellent signing for sligoQuote:
Originally Posted by gustavo
A bit of competition for Keane which is no bad thing from what I've seen of him this season.
Best of luck to Seamie. Pity there isn't a proper club for him to play for at home right now.
Seems Keith Quinn is headed Sligo direction too.
That really surprises me, he never stood out for me with Fingal, Waterford or Monaghan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magicme