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I know it's old now sbgawa but Asterix must think kitchen sinks are legal tender. He does seem to come out of the woodwork inferring huge money is spent whenever Dundalk make a signing particularly from outside LoI. We havent quite reached the sort of money splashed around 2005-08 as individual clubs or as a league yet (but the boom is back afterall...). Similar to Rovers the manager/head coach of whatever Perth's title is given his budget and that's what he works with.
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Originally Posted by Asterix
Where did I say huge money was spent? Usually with those type of signings if its a free signing, the players club announces that they've been released. Wigan have said he been transferred which would suggest a fee was involved.
Reliably informed that Jack Byrne was offered not only a kitchen sink but a fridge-freezer to sign for Rovers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
No doubt the complicated formula you used to work that one out was the appliance of science...
I was smiling at the comment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Vinnie has his budget it's just a lot bigger than anyone else's. DFC have earned it , up to us to work harder and achieve more with less.
Then when we earn it spend spend spend :)
I think DFC have been fairly prudent so far in transfers and especially since P6 took over. I can only think to the McEleney transfer where they stumped up the money. I think that was 55k Sterling. Some will argue it was money spent buying back a player who left for free, maybe but he was out of contract, and same rules apply to all players in same situation.
For the 2019 season Dundalk have only taken in 3 new players, definite no transfer fees on two, Dan Kelly and Aaran McCarey while I’m not sure about Flores, I’d be surprised if there was one, seems more the case they allowed him to leave.
It’s worth noting a good few senior players have left already, Sava, Poynton and Ronan Murray, and O’Donnell retiring being the top ones and at least two fringe / younger lads have also moved on.
The sound bites from Perth and Gill would suggest at least two more will join pre 15/02, I think Dundalk need at least one more MF man, and possibly a right full to challenge Gannon. If Dundalk are to progress better in Europe this summer, options will need to be better than 2018. That was seriously exposed in Larnaca and the opportunity this summer is once in a long time, being the first Irish side seeded in the CL. That alone is ‘almost’ a bye into round 2.
Very excited by that squad, especially after the last few years. If Forrestor and Miele in particular perform to their potential we should be very strong. Defence looks good too.Quote:
Originally Posted by desaintsno.12
Also agree that you'd have to feel a bit sorry for Liam, we certainly seem to have upped the budget since he left.
Edit : Note that we've signed Paul Cleary. Hope we haven't gone "downmarket" in doing so.
Not a ghost of a chance.......Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD
Gary Boylan confirmed as signing for Cork from Sligo. How many players have made that move in recent years?
12 now I think. Not a huge loss.
Caulfield does seem to like looking to sligo for a few players. We don't seem to get much longevity out of them though. I know he's been out injured but based on what sligo fans have seen, what can we expect from him?
He looked a good player when he was fit. Rovers were in for him before we signed Boyle and I'd say most fans would have preferred Boylan. To be fair, Ethan's been good so it kind of justifies Bradley's system of scouting players in alphabetical order.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
Versatile and he will have some good games but not near consistent enough. Two good feet and ok in the air. Frustrating player who just never kicked on in the Showgrounds after being given chances in different positions by different managers. Bad ACL injury last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickccfc
Oh and throw him a Gah ball ... he'll love that.
Scott Allardyce to Bohs, defensive midfielder, played with Dundee United. and a loan spell with East Fife. Clearly our secret weapon in our march to yet another international trophy.
Sam Byrne (Dundalk) to Bohemian FC
did scott or sam byrne play for bohs last night in aul?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Byrne did Marty and scored the 4th goal. Fairly sure Allardyce didn’t make an appearance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Allardyce anything to big Sam ?Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
No. He spells his name Allardice.Quote:
Originally Posted by TonyD