What you are saying Nigel is that ending up at Finn Harps broke their spirit, broke their will to make it as a footballer. Ending up at Finn Park was the end of the line.
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What you are saying Nigel is that ending up at Finn Harps broke their spirit, broke their will to make it as a footballer. Ending up at Finn Park was the end of the line.
Well, in fairness, who could blame them? Once you play on the hallowed turf of Finn Park, there's just nothing more to do in football.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Horgan on making his senior international debut:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h85fodJgos
Cos every girl crazy about a finn harps fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Daryl's younger brother Colm, who plays for Galway United, talks to The42.ie about his three brothers, all of whom are involved in football: http://www.the42.ie/colm-horgan-galw...37359-Apr2017/
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Blake
Horgan could be just tired. To the best of my knowledge, he hasn't actually had a proper post/pre-season break since the period between the very end of October of 2015 (when the 2015 League of Ireland season ended) and the beginning of March of 2016 (when the 2016 League of Ireland season commenced). The 2016 League of Ireland season ended in the final week of October of 2016, but due to his Europa League commitments with Dundalk, he still had games - and exceptionally competitive ones at that - right through until the 8th of December, 2016. He signed for Preston then on the 1st of January, 2017 and has had to keep active and match-fit since without any prolonged period of rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
(The post of elroy's quoted above was originally posted in the 'Sean Maguire' thread, but I thought my reply would be more appropriate in this thread.)
Horgan wants to play in every game despite 17 months of non-stop football.
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football...top-17-months/
#TheCallUp - Daryl Horgan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y88WpCXus1I&index=3&list=PL6tWMhJ5 vZgVRlM-og2K6GoP0oSseQGuZ
Was very impressed with his performance against Mexico. Until Hoolahan came on he was the only one who did anything constructive with the football. When he did get possession (four or five times) he was quite a handful for the Mexicans and found a team mate in an advantageous position all but one time as far as I remember. Think he has a bright international future ahead of him.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Looks like we were watching different games. :D I thought he was very poor against Mexico albeit so was everyone else. The only bright note you could take from that match was the fact that we actually scored a goal.Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
I thought Horgan and Christie stood out in the first half particularly. Not a huge deal to rave about, but they were two of the better performers in a team that was set up poorly and played poorly overall.
I guess we'll agree to disagree. No argument with you about the team playing poorly - at times they were as bad as I have seen in decades.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
But credit where it is due. Horgan put his foot on the ball more than once and actually stood out as someone who can play constructive football.
Video of Daryl Horgan's late assist for Callum Robinson earlier tonight: https://streamable.com/q8376
Horgan came on as a sub and Robinson's goal clinched a 2-1 victory for Preston away to Hull.
Preston fans on Twitter seemed very impressed with Horgan's performance: https://www.balls.ie/football/daryl-...st-hull-374461
Hopefully, he'll see more game-time now as a result.
Think I heard or read somewhere that Preston have the best defensive record in the Football League. Are Boyle and O'Connor fit & available because they don't seem to even make the match day squads? Not much chance of that changing with Preston going so well, unless there are injuries. Maybe even Cunningham might have his work cut out to get back in when he returns. On the plus side Browne seems to have become a more regular starter.
Edit - they had the joint best defensive record in the Football League before last night. Scunthorpe in League One have now conceded a goal less (three to Preston's four).
'Ireland winger Daryl Horgan admits to having a frustrating time at Preston of late': http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/socc...dmits-11286753
scored the winner today: https://streamable.com/bht1r
Good to see. After very promising start, vibes weren't great in recent months. A type of player we could really do with developing into a regular championship starter.
I agree. I always watch out for Daryl's status every Saturday. Has made depressing reading over the last couple of months with his appearances being few and far between. Delighted for him after yesteday's goal. Hopefully he can kick on now.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
Just signed for Hibernian on a three year deal. I think he'll do well in Scotland.
That's out of the blue.
Terrible move imo MON correctly places the championship way ahead of the SPL
Yeah, came on as a sub in the league opener last week, so he can't have been that far from the manager's plans for the season.
Strange one alright. Definitely a drop down.
Is he eligible for their Europa league tie next week?
No, but if they get through he'll be able to play in the playoff tie, probably against Minsk.
Scottish Premier actually undergoing a bit of a resurgence lately, with Celtic, Rangers and Hibs all unbeaten in Europe. Aberdeen took Burnley to extra time last week as well. I think Scottish clubs are something like 17 games unbeaten in 90 minutes in Europe this season.
He'll be playing in front of bigger crowds at Hibs than he was at Preston, albeit the weaker teams in the division drag the overall standard down a bit.
Shocking move IMO. Could well cost him his place in the Ireland squad
Doubt it. Compared to not playing for Preston it's likely to increase his international chances if anything.
Great Move
I wouldnt agree to be honestQuote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
MON has yet to start a SPL in a compeditive game
An example of this is Adam Rooney he was one of the top scorers in the league at one stage
And now he's gone to the Conference for a pay rise
I don't think it is a good move for him. Championship is very competitive and a decent standard so ensure our players are match ready (Yes technically it could be better) - but week in week out you have tough games. surprised no other championship teams were in for him plus they pay good money.
Also in relation to the "bigger attendances in Scotland" comment I read that the championship has the 4th 5th highest attendance in Europe now.
If he plays really well for Hibs , Celtic might sign him . He wasn’t good enough to be a regular for Preston in the Championship . That's the story .
Unfortunately you are 100% correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Attendance comment was just comparing Preston and Hibernian. Hibs would have a consistently higher home attendance than Preston would.
As pointed out elsewhere if he had been getting a regular game for Preston he wouldn't be moving to Scotland. But playing regularly for Hibs will be better for his career than dropping to League 1. Hopefully this doesn't lead to him signing for Celtic in future - they tend to buy other players from the division as squad cover rather than starting players.
Best case scenario is a couple of good years with Hibs and then hopefully a move back to a decent standard club in England.
He's also yet to start Daryl Horgan in a competitive game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
If it gives him regular playing time (and the option of Europa League football), and the pay is comparable, then sure, it's better than being a fringe player at Preston - he gave the Championship a fair shot and had partial success. At 26, he's entering his peak years as a footballer and it's important that he picks a solid medium-term career option now. But from the position of his international career, it is an indication that he may still be down the pecking order a bit, certainly in the short term. To give you an idea of where he stands, consider that Jake Mulraney started for Hearts today as they beat Celtic. That said, if he has a very good season at Hibs, Horgan may yet get his career back on the up.
He certainly need to be playing regular first team football . Surely most people would want that if only for your sanity . All the training and everything else . Surely first team football has to be the Holy Grail with as good amount of money as possible .
I was at Villa Park yesterday, McGinn ( who I am guessing Horgan was signed to replace at Hibs ) was MOTM by a long way on his Villa debut, looked a real player so Horgan has big boots to fill there, it's good I guess that Hibs think he can anyway.
Think he was signed to replace Brandon Barker, who has moved to Preston but was at Hibs last season, rather than John McGinn.
We could do with a McGinn type of player breaking through into the Irish setup, he's a serious talent.
Not a massive fan favourite with the Hibs support these days and way down the pecking order for Ireland but there's no doubt the man has talent if he could just deliver more consistently. Great goal in preseason today.
https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/stat...561036290?s=19
Horgan leaving Hibs next week. Wasn't quite good enough for the first team there and was one of the higher earners so they'll be happy to let him go and free up funds. A disappointing spell in the UK for him after Dundalk, failed to make the grade at Preston or at Hibs and nowhere near the international squad these days, will be interesting to see where he goes next.
Looks like it will be Wycombe Wanderers for Horgan.