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Rogers is extremely average for me, and just can't play football at all which you need your keeper to at least be somewhat comfortable with it you're a top side. Think Odumosu has a higher ceiling of ability but makes far more howlers so we couldn't really win either way when they were the two options. Praying we don't lose Lyness, he's been a big part of the improvement.
Still a fair point by Kiki, and trust me we had plenty of these Utube / P6 signings in 2021. I still think of our ex GK Abibi at times, not even a FD club would have taken him and he played 6 games in europe that season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
It's sort of gone under the radar a bit, but am I right in saying that Finn Harps have made eight new signings since the start of the transfer window?! That's a bit mad.
It seems quite a few of them are linked by the same agency, stuff like that makes me nervous. It's obvious that this Harps team needed reinforcements but Rogers has nearly signed a new team and we're only two days into the window, I'm sure he'll sign a few more as well.
17 goals conceded against Waterford in three games, it's hard to get away from the feeling that he's a bit of a spoofer. Surely if you get tanked twice you put men behind the ball, make it difficult, adapt your tactics... say what you want about Kerry, we tanked them 9-1 in Terryland earlier in the season and albeit it was our poorest displays of the season, they made it difficult for us. They came with a much better shape and organisation and only lost 1-0, and they should've got something from the game.
Rogers seems to talk the talk big time but so far, he looks like a bit of a bluffer.
There’s players leaving,kids are playing minutes that are not near ready and our captain Keith Cowan is pretty clearly done and can’t do it anymore….
They’re all signed up for next season so I don’t really have a problem if he’s got an eye on next year already,this season is pretty much written off anyway…
I’ve written pretty much the same as your comments on Rodgers tactics and management in this week’s fixtures thread ,no arguments there,he’s proven nothing so far and looks well short of what’s needed….
Well you can send them a DM if you would like a move overseas!
It's all about next season for Harps. It always was, from before a ball was kicked this season. I'm not sure there's anyone particularly happy about how some results have gone, but, willing to give the project a chance yet. At the very least, it's the second youngest squad in the entire League of Ireland, and they're trying to play football the right way rather than setting 11 men behind the ball to not get beat. We watched enough poor football and negative tactics over the past decade, and Rome wasn't built in a day.
The new players incoming are bigger, stronger, and have a little bit of experience behind them at least, and in the case of Tony McNamee, Patrick Ferry and Stephen Doherty, and I suppose to a lesser extent Max Hutchison, they've been around the LOI and know the league and should settle fairly quickly into the pace of the game here.
For a lot of supporters, the jury is still out on Dave Rogers management, but I think most are willing to see how the rest of this season goes at the very least and see if we can turn around our year.
Cian Byrne who was on loan with us gone back to Bohs. Thought it was meant to be for the season so maybe Bohs recalled him/cut it short? Either way, it's a big loss for us at the back as he's been very good despite being very young.
Well Bohs have fairly limited numbers in defence with at least 3 of them being in on loan themselves. If Byrne was recalled and it wasn't just a short term loan it could be one or more of Bohs loan players is being recalled which is possible with preseason starting for most leagues soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by De Town
https://twitter.com/KerryFC/status/1...qNFzRMYTQ&s=19
Kerry FC can confirm Kalen Spillane, Mark Carey, Cormac Buckley and Junior Ankomah have left the club
Everyone at the club would like to wish Kalen, Mark, Cormac and Junior all the best in the future and we thank them for their hard work during their time with us
In truth, the other three departures are largely injury-related, which limited their appearances during the season, so would presume it was mutually agreeable.
Is Wayne Guthrie still at the club (possibly also injured - I thought he and his brother had left but Shane was on the bench the last couple of weeks).
Also any sign of Sean Kennedy or Trpimir Virlicjak?
Wayne is a long-term injury, and Tryp has been involved with the U19s in recent weeks as an overage squad player. Not sure what's happening with Kennedy, TBH.
Not confirmed by the club but at least 5 departures so far from Harps is the word on the club forum….
As well as Martin Coughlan, Kerry also plan to sign Ethan Kos, who apparently is currently at UCD, but has yet to feature for any of their teams.
Treaty made a transfer announcement for Kerry a few weeks ago. Will be interesting to see if there is an official announcement this week.
Good. Hopefully they can dot the i's and cross the t's in time for Friday!Quote:
Originally Posted by culloty82
Wonder was it because we are short at the back and he has done well with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by De Town
Finn Harps in:
BJ Banda (Larne).
Takes our total incomings to 9 this summer.
Was wonderin where Banda had disappeared to Nigel! What other loi clubs has he being with?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Was playing for Ballinamallard for a couple of years,decent goal scoring record but I’d doubt the standard is very good in that league,was never good enough for Larne but should be better than what is leaving us…..Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Jordan Adeyemo signed back at Longford.
Sales or loans? Or unknown? The departure of 5 players at the same time is an indication of the poor state of affairs within the club.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
We've struggled for goals all season but now have a high class looking front 3 (if they can stay fit). Midfield still a huge issue though and the loss of Cian Byrne is a killer.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Conor Drinan who isn't even a regular at Cobh Ramblers is after signing for Cork City. Strange one?
yeah , usher is a tight you know what. we are goosed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Olander
Waterford signed Sam Perry and Christie Pattisson from Walsall and Welling United,they're not resting on their laurels anyway!
Wassim Aouachria joined Galway.
https://twitter.com/KerryFC/status/1...HhaGKW-YQ&s=19
4th of July signing for Kerry FC! ??
Baffling alright. Confirmed by the club.Quote:
Originally Posted by Olander
Jordon Tallon signs for Treaty.
Seemed to be a fan favourite last year but got a raw deal from Keddy this year it would seem.
Pats are linked with Matt Healy who's been on loan to Cork from Ipswich up till now. He’s been a free agent since Saturday when his Ipswich contract ended. Cork still trying to sign him on a permanent too as are other clubs according to the Examiner
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/...-41176489.html
Very surprised at this one tbh. Had a good couple months when he came in last year, but he never really got going this year and didn’t kick on as he was expected to either. Best of luck to him, but the chap quite clear has an attitude problem. Wasn’t part of the managers plans but threw his dummy out of the pram and announced himself publicly on social media he was leaving. Best of luck to him but Galway fans are going to be in for a shock when he’s not the Messi they are expecting.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Who says Galway United fans are expecting him to be Messi? This is a small league, we all play each other 3/4 times a season and you get plenty of time to see what a player is like. He will give us different qualities to Walsh, he's got a decent frame, strong, can finish... Walsh is more of a grafter and battler. I'm not expecting any miracles from Wassim, but I think he will be a decent addition.
It's hard for him to get any minutes when Coughlan is playing so well.
I was really impressed with Achouria in the 0-0 draw at the Cross late in the season. Hes a very powerful number 9. Bullied our defenders all night.
The fan reaction on social media and the official Galway pages stated he “earned” a move to Galway. Is where the messi comment came from. The comments indicate there is high expectations there. I was really happy we retained him for this season but I’m also happy to see him leave, unfortunately it didn’t work out. Left here on decent terms no bad words to say about him, best of luck to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Olander
According to transmarkt he played 13 games (450minutes) this season, outside the first game of the season he scored 1 goal in 12 appearance (open to correction). I’m just surprised Galway went for him but tbh I feel like there’s huge lack of strikers and goalkeepers in the league right now. He showed a lot of promise last season but never kicked on this year. I’d high hopes and expectations for him this year unfortunately it didn’t go to plan. Be interesting to see how he gets on.
I was the same when Waterford beat us in the cup last season, watched him and wished we had him up front. Expected him to tear that league up this season, funny old game.Quote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
I wouldn't be paying too much attention to the posts that our social media team make tbh... I saw the press release and thought it was cringe myself. A badly worded tweet across the board really. "Goal involvements", "earned a move" like as if we're Barca, and of course the usual pandering as gaeilge to top it off.
Higgins away to Barnsley?
https://www.derrynow.com/news/derry-...er-s-role.html
Have to say I always find it funny how stats can be twisted to suit people's narrative. He scored a hattrick in the opening game of the season, did that game not count as part of the season or something? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
For example its also possible to flip the narrative and say Aouachria scored 4 league goals this season despite only starting 4 games. 4 league goals in 450 minutes means he’s averaging a goal every 112 minutes this season which is still an impressive rate. As is the 17 goals in 34 games he scored for Waterford in total