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Originally Posted by Nesta99
I know this is a few days ago now so may have subsided but we would take the hand and all off you as they say for that exchange!
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Originally Posted by Nesta99
I know this is a few days ago now so may have subsided but we would take the hand and all off you as they say for that exchange!
No goggles needed Rovers and any other club would have been entitled to talk to mandroiu who was within 6 months of the end of his contract. That's the way it works. The minimal fee bohs got was their own fault not rovers and was less than rovers expected given the rules on compo are clearQuote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Shields leaving now means Patching is probably wanted back. Could work out in Zahibo also being a defensive midfielder and both Shield and Zahibo when available were in the first 11. I prefer Shields to be the one to stay but Patching and Zahibo/Shields would be a better combination. Perth isnt the type to shirk away from these things so players may put their ego in their pocket and go with the flow until November. The keepers though...Quote:
Originally Posted by DCWA
Zahibo doesn't look like a defensive midfielder to me, hope he is not the replacement for Shields. Slogett isn't up to it eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
I'd say hes probably been the standout player of the last 6-8 years, maybe even the decade. Other players have had better seasons, but not as consistently high as him over as long a period, whether that be due to age, injuries, lack of form, or moving out of the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
He doesnt nearly have the influence that Shields has but having both in the team, especially when the jury is out on Zahibo, isnt working obviously. If Shields leaves its plugging a big hole, maybe Sloggett could step up and with runs of games can improve. But there is too much trying to fit square pegs in round holes across the squad - a big squad at that, yet we struggle to cover injuries and suspensions.
Surprised with how poor Leahy has been since he moved to Dundalk.
Agreed.But he seems to have been used as an impact sub this season for whatever reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by kksaints
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Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Bircham confirms the club are in talks with Eddie Nolan. He also reiterated he’s looking to bring in six players. https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/...W2JMwtd2myXwlU
I have literally no recollection of him playing for Ireland. But he sounds like he has a good pedigree.
Mark Russell left us and signed back with Greenock Morton.
Rovers holding a trial match tonight with Anthony Stokes involved and are considering offering him a contract - this week we signed up our 600th member ( highest ever membership) if we sign Stokes and the baggage that accompanies that number will quickly drop to at least 599
He's better than any striker currently at the club. If he was signed on a pay-as-you-play type contract, what's the harm?
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Originally Posted by Bucket
Would certainly help stealing a few points alright
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Originally Posted by Calcio Jack
Not a player that Id want around my club, but if it meant avoiding relegation for my club maybe id temper my disapproval in the short term...,maybe. Its blatantly obvious Rovers need a striker, the title defence is rattled, Europe pending and you cant afford not to convert chances with the finances on the line and with Gaffney or Greene etc its more likely to be a miss than a hit. Dont know whether Stokes is an answer, is he fit, can he be ready in a matter of weeks, baggage aside. Bit of a rock and hard place decision but I get your concerns CJ. Hint of a hail mary signing, you'd think there'd be someone out there that could have been enticed to Tallaght that would do the job by now - I'm sure Dundalk would have a few telephone numbers, Tagbajumi would be a super signing!!!
McMillan should be available in a few weeks anyway, but not sure he'd go to Rovers
Stokes certainly not afraid to use his head eitherQuote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Sheilds leaving officially confirmed.
How big a loss you think that will be Nesta? Has he dropped off performance wise this season or has the situation there just made it appear that way?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
End of a era. He was a great player for Dundalk over the past few years.
Just signed a 3 year contract with Linfield - the *******s:Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57571021
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Originally Posted by EalingGreen
The heart of De Town :-(
I think it would be a poor move from Shamrock Rovers if they sign AS. What was the last club he played for was that the Iranian club? So much bad press about him with the courtcase I wouldnt touch him with a bargepole but hey what do I know. We signed Keith Gillespie. Sad to see CS leave Dundalk but with him living up north now it makes sense for him and his family.
He is a huge loss, even out of form he is effective, He is a player that can drag you over the line so what is saved in a budget could be lost by multiples not having him pull midfield strings against Welsh minnows...Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Did Harps get any part of fee for him?Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
I’ve no clue tbh,but I’d guess probably not…Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
Yeah he always seemed like the one setting the tone,the small things that don’t show up in stats but every team that’s successful needs,shame for the league he’s gone……Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Can't see Rovers signing him unless it's a pay for play basisQuote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Dunno if this has been answered already, but what's the craic with Shields leaving? Budget cuts/past his prime/non-football reasons? No slight on Linfield, but it's a very sudden departure from a successful club where he was well-established
From the outside looking in its hard to understand with DFC being seeded for probably 3 rounds of the ECL
I dont get it
Where are all those soft frees going to come from now...Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
3 year contract at a club that is closer to his home. Was always on the cards with the change in contract policy. But yeah, the key role he plays he could get a side over the line against Welsh 'minnows' and Estonians so whatever the minimal fee in, it weakens the possibility of Euro money in so possibly short sighted. He isnt a centre half but considering the injuries we have in that position he was an option to fill in. I think its a not standing in the way thing as undoubtedly any manager would want Chris Shields on the books. The expediting of the transfer is due to Linfield being worried about their rival clubs stealing in with big money in November. Get their man now even if there is a nominal fee involved and he will add to their European squad. It is what it is:(Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
His farwell statement is spot on - bitter sweet.
He's not exactly going to a club that struggles to win trophies.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Linfield is now a full time club, we've got a healthy bank balance to sustain full time football & we are able to offer him 3 years of stability.
Not that I follow dundalk or know much about it, but it appears they are marching towards financial instability which unfortunately is far too often a problem in the LOI football (shelbourne, Cork, derry City, drogheda, sporting fingal etc etc)
So the proposition at Linfield could be very attractive to a lot of players.
No, but it is a step down from the Dundalk of old. Linfield won't be appearing in the group stages of Europe any time soon for example.
I agree with you on where Dundalk seem to be headed, and if that has played a part in Shields' decision, then that would be quite worrying as a Dundalk fan. Hence the question though.
Financial stability, near to family life, chance to win trophies - I'd call that the holy grail for any pro footballer on this island. Linfield is a step up for Shields from the clown car he's exiting.
I wouldn’t call it a sudden departure, its been common knowledge that he’s been going to Linfield since April. Sudden would be McEleney joining him this window!Quote:
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We where an away goal away from it 2 summers ago vs qarabag. We lost 5 important players this season so im not expecting anything this year but our goal is to be in the group stages in the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
As for Dundalk of old, if linfield where to build on quicksand like many other clubs who have had success in the LOI, im sure we could have been a higher standard much sooner. But thankfully our board has built up our revenue, kept the expenses well in budget & built a large amount of reserves so that if we do fail to qualify for Europe we can afford the hit.
Ironically the initial Dundalk success doesn't appear to have been built on quicksand. The first EL group stage qualification was quite genuine. They've failed spectacularly to build on things since then of course.
Anyways, this is away from the point of why Shields has left exactly.