There's an obvious joke to be made about Finn Park resembling a war zone but I'm too nice (and tired) to make it.
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There's an obvious joke to be made about Finn Park resembling a war zone but I'm too nice (and tired) to make it.
Well there was certainly a slaughter the last time you visitedQuote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
Ha touché. I'd forgotten about that. I like Finn Park actually, had a few enjoyable visits there. Most notably that play off final in 2002.
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Rather it the "no man's land" that is Bishopsgate(or whatever its named these days, hard to keep track tbh)Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
That's a good effort. I surrender. I'm sorry, Harpies.
Consequently, I brought a guy to his first game in Longford last season, and he said the ground and surroundings reminded him of some random Eastern European stadia.
Ye can see a resemblance I supposeQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ar_stadium.jpg
I wish we had a few more Eastern European Stadia!Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Jaysis, the Flansiro is look8ng good these days :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
We'd still only get 600 or 700 into it sadly.
https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soc...paign=sharebar
Karl Sheppard and Ciaran Kilduff interviewing for Athlone job….
Rumours of Pats bringing Alfie Lewis back on loan from Plymouth , i'd love to see that one happen
Don't toy with my heart like this. He's been the player we've missed most this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
Yeah , we've missed him big time JackQuote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
yeah it was mentioned by Neil ORiordan in Irish Sun today. Hes played only one game since he moved to Plymouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
Yeah, that would be nice. Although, I like Adam O’Reilly and Ben McCormack looks like he’s ready to be a starter now, not to mention Jamie Lennon, so who would miss out ? Good problem to have thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
Anyone know where Whelan and Kerrigan are going in the summer window. The word was Rovers but also heard Lincoln City had entered the race
EXCLUSIVE: League One side make Shamrock Rovers boss their top target - Irish Mirror Online
Bradser , Glenn Cronin and Stephen Mc all off to Lincoln according to the Irish Mirror.
Looks like Derrys to lose if this is true.
Would be a bad move IMO.
I'm about an hour away from Lincoln. They've gone from 2,500 to 10,000 and back down to 8,000 fans at home games.
Comfortably avoided Relegation from the English Third Tier. a large proportion of their Fans would be on his back quick - the ones who can't remember when they nearly went out of business twice.
Funded by a South African/English Businessman and various Venture Capitalists(one from the US). Just put in for planning permission for a new ground.
Last thing we need is for Bradser to leave but from what you are saying above New Money , New stadium plans it doesnt sound like a bad move.........expectant fans ........hard to be worse than us to be fair;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DCSIL
The other name mentioned is Ian Foster who is now England U19 Coach, yes the same one.
So its either the ex Galway and Dundalk manager or the Shamrock Rovers manager.
This league its definitely not that bad you know
McPhail would be a big loss too you would have to think. From the outside it appears as though he is a key person at Rovers.
Sure Rovers have a succession plan in place for years so disruption will undoubtedly be minimal, they could even improve under a new head coach.
That would be very unclassy from Bradley after the chance Rovers gave him... If he wants to go tot he UK he should end the season and then wait the UK call, can't be longer than until next summer with the reputation he's build, specially if he makes public his intention.
Never that easy - look at Man U after Ferguson , us after Michael O’Neill and yourselves post Kenny; sure there’s a plan in place it’s ensuring it delivers that’s the difficult part; especially if McPhail also left - the key people on the footballing side of Rovers in equal importance are SB,SMcP and Shane Robinson - they are the ones that came up with plan that has both the academy and first team where they are today by convincing the board based on a forensically detailed plan of the way forward which the board then backed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
I’d of hoped we’d get 2/3 more seasons from them to allow them bed in all the structures and bring us to group stage in Europe - if they go so be it as that would be a natural progression they deserve and are capable of -
I’ve always been a believer in getting young talent on their way up even if it’s for a limited time rather than someone on the way down in their career
Really don't see any reason why he should wait to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Briuk
If a chance comes and he wants to take it, let him take it.
But if SB leaves who would replace him? Would it be Shane Robinson I wonder considering hes part of their backroom staff?
Damein Duff...Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
That would be funny after his interview last week where he said he "would never manage another club in this league"Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa
He's our second longest serving manager of all time as far as I know. He's repaid the faith the board put in him and brought trophies and some great days. The entire team has been great for the club. I wouldn't begrudge him a move now although I'd be disappointed to see them go mid season. One of the few drawbacks to summer football is having other leagues in transition while we are in full tilt. But I hope he's thinking along the same lines you are!Quote:
Originally Posted by Briuk
Keith Long and Trevor Crawley, you may as well half your team are ex Bohs!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
What's their life expectancy though?!Quote:
Originally Posted by redobit
But if you have ambition I think it's something you have to try at some stage
True, but if he got offered a four year contract, which is possible if he is their first choice, he'd still be earning 2 or 3 times what he is at Shamrock im guessing. It would take a long time to earn the same amount in Tallaght.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
He must be ambitious like you said. It would be a real 'what if' for him if he didnt go. Good relationship there too so could come back at some stage.
Is the summer v winter leagues a big stumbling point in situations like this, Id doubt it.
Fair point on contract length actually, yep
It could be an interesting summer transfer window if Bradley moves, target 1 J Byrne, 2 Mandroiu, 3 Lopez, etc.
If they don't go outside of the league and looking at the favoured profile hiring young successful former pro I would be thinking Joey O'Brien would be a very serious contender. Stephen O'Donnell surely would be targeted aswell which would be some craicQuote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
John O'Shea perhaps.
O Donnell is the new Robbie Keene........"It was always my dream to manage St Pats... i mean Dundalk.....i mean Rovers :)Quote:
Originally Posted by total hoofball
stephen rice maybe ?