Has Shane Keegan rebuilt his reputation enough for the Cork job?
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Has Shane Keegan rebuilt his reputation enough for the Cork job?
Jesus no.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny Kelly
Good article if you havent read it already
https://analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2023/...nd-and-europe/
Thanks for that, very interesting. Up in the IL, Larne owner Kenny Bruce, who's plunged a reputed £5m into the club, reckons they can become financially sustainable on a f-t basis without his further input, due to 3 reasons:Quote:
Originally Posted by pateen
1. Increased crowds, sponsorship following success on the field (obv); 2. European participation (even if not guaranteed); and 3. Player transfers to GB.
Being a shrewd customer, he will have thought all this through, including the transfer angle. For what that article didn't explicitly outline is that English clubs may still sign EU players, but only if good enough to gain a GBE exemption. But while such players may still be affordable to PL or even Championship clubs, this puts them out of the reach of League One and Two clubs, which is why those clubs are looking elsewhere, including towards the LOI. Of course, IL clubs are similarly accessible, with the additional advantage that NI youngsters may travel over from 16 y.o. (though I have a feeling that their clubs can only seek Compensation, rather than an actual Transfer Fee?).
To that end, Larne signed Lee Bonis on a f-t contract from Portadown (p-t) in January 2022, for what was then thought to be an exorbitant £100k. But 18 months later, all the talk is that with Pompey, Blackpool, Brum and Wigan competing to sign him this summer, it will take £300k to secure his signature - what you might call a "Brucey Bonis" (groan).
Anyhow, it seemed a little curious to me that Derry City only had one such transfer in the list, Eoin Toal (has had a very good season at Bolton btw, despite only making his League One debut in December). For with many Derry City players having "a foot in both camps" (NI + LOI), the club should be particularly well-placed to take advantage of this new opportunity, if/when their owner wants to go down the feeder/transfer route.
Very interesting article. Really good analysis.
I’ve no inside track so I’ve no idea who might be in the frame - though I don’t think any of the names mentioned so far is likely to be offered the job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Clancy was an appointment made under pressure when O’Donnell broke his contract. There was a period where it looked as if it might work, particularly the performances in Slovenia and Bulgaria, but this season it became increasingly clear that it wasn’t going to work. An amicable parting was best for all concerned.
You have to remember that Usher comes from good North Korean stock having been involved with Bray in those years ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Pure childish and hints at annoyance behind the scenes and this was just an excuse to give a slap on the wrist.
"Those darn dubs coming down here and telling us how to run things in the real capital....bah humbug...."
Usher better keep his head down
Ahh it's been a while since we've had a meltdown like that. How long until Usher releases a statement calling this statement "Fake News"Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023...ith-waterford/
John Walters departs Waterford and Fleetwood…
Bit of a surprise this!Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
He only took on the role in December, a bit strange that he has already stepped down.
It's the end of the (English) season, which may explain where the real priorities lie in the link-up.
Though he's also been linked with a role in the FAI - although that's not really a reason to resign his current one I guess.
Sometimes one has to take the selfish option, if the FAI job is on for him then he should do whatever he can to get it.
Yeah Walters is heavily linked with being a no 2 to Marc Canham as director of football in FAI. See small piece in Irish Sun today on WaltersQuote:
Originally Posted by SPXcyan
A Director of Football is traditionally a role to create consistency in transfer policy if there is manager turnover, what would be the purpose of the role in an international setup and an assistant DoF? Unless it part of a recruitment system for convincing qualified players to declare for the Republic of Ireland (Oriel!!) Technical Director as an oversight of player development obviously makes sense but maybe Im missing the eccentricities of the FAI and a DoF role...
Beineón O'Brien-Whitmarsh signs for Longford Town.
It would seem he's a bit of a bad egg, as it is fairly well known he was told he wasn't welcome back at Cobh.
Threw his weight around when he came on tonight, we've nobody to put the ball in the net and Hendo obviously knows him well so I'd have no concerns about attitude etcQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
His brother plays for Cork City. pity BOW didnt start last night maybe game might have taken a different course altogether.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Being reported today that Shamrock Rovers have made a short term contract offer to Keiren Westwood.
At 38 years old, he'd be a youthful addition to the goalkeeping department in Tallaght.
Its important to give these young lads a chanceQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Sat near Roy Carroll on a flight on Sunday. Didn't realise he was on his way to tallaght!
He's 46, couldnt rule him out 100% but i doubt it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by thebronze14
Where is KW nowadays Nigel? Theres a blast from the past!Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Unattached but has been training with Crewe Alexandria I think it was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
https://twitter.com/westmeathindo/st...91510295420930
Athlone looking for their THIRD manager of the season ,a bizarre football club….
Bizarre wouldn't be the word I would use. It's like the circus comes to town every few weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
2 days on and not a peep from the club, they've no respect for the few fans leftQuote:
Originally Posted by Battery Rover
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Originally Posted by outspoken
I heard on Monday evening about it and posted it as a rumour circulating on Tuesday on the unofficial Facebook page. I got confirmation from someone close to club juat after and confirmed it expecting the club to release a statement shortly after. Still nothing posted by them yet as of this evening Thursday.
It's like they only want positive posts ?
Harps confirm the signings of Patrick Ferry from Ballinamallard and Stephen Doherty from Dergview.
Both Donegal lads. Doherty came all the way through Harps academy and is a very welcome returnee, and Ferry also spent time in Harps academy before joining Derry and on to Ballinamallard and provides another attacking option.
Doherty can play from 1st June and Ferry from 1st July.
Has your boycott ended BR and is Ashley Cahill still boycotting still( used to be a prominent poster here)Quote:
Originally Posted by Battery Rover
Boycott still continues with all the originals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
8 years and counting
Irish Mirror reporting Neil Lennon has ruled himself out of the Pats job. Daly not shy about making his own case
An interesting one to say the least.
Glad to hear that. Not the sort of move that usually works well in this league in my view. I’m still scarred by the memory of Jeff Kenna, though to be fair Lennon has a lot more managerial experience than he did. Still wouldn’t be for me though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burnsie
Jon Daly is doing ok, and I wouldn’t object to him getting the rest of the season, and maybe beyond if it goes well.
On LOI central this week it was suggested there's an apathy towards the idea of Daly getting it from large swathes of the fanbase?Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
Only speaking for myself, so I’m not sure what the general consensus would be. As I said, he’s done ok so far. Late defeat to Rovers aside, which he’s not going to get judged harshly for. Dundalk next Friday will be a good test, especially after the spanking they gave us in Oriel.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
There's surely a world of a difference between Kenna and Lennon? Kenna was in his first job and Lennon has 10+ years' experience at a much higher level, doing reasonably well too.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
Can't see how Pat's could have afforded him though