I totally forgot about Hoban being in England the first time, Bristol City I think, still though no one other club was interested in him in 2013.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
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I totally forgot about Hoban being in England the first time, Bristol City I think, still though no one other club was interested in him in 2013.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
I don't think its a massive gamble per se as it is potentially a silly/pointless move. Not that there is no major drawbacks if he is a complete bust, but No matter who came in, Dundalk would still be hoping Hoban plays 30+ games in the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Its a strange one alright tho. From the reports from Scotland, he seemed to massively standout in the league, so you never know. Dundalk still have a wafer thin squad... Hopefully 4 loan signings also come in.
This is the risk though for Dundalk, especially playing one up front, if all goes well and Hoban fit for the season, he is potentially the best all round striker in the league, more so if he gets the service and he'll have local boy O'Kane on left wing and Kelly (again if he can keep fit) on the other flank, but a lot of ifs.
If Hoban gets injured, options are limited as John Martin couldn't really step up and take his chance last season from mid august when Hoban was out. Then we had to turn to McMillan, who actually scored one of the two goals that sealed 3rd spot in the end but that said goals dried up after Hoban injury and same concern will be there this season if same happens.
I'm not sure if Elliot can step up, but who knows he could be a gem of a find, but jury out for now, then again need to see him play first !
Is it just me or are we in the middle of that lull period between Signings wrapping up and the season starting?
There’s probably been more signings over the last few days as there has been in the previous number of weeks combined to be fair. A lot of clubs still have a good few signings to make between now and the season too looking at squadsQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Would think we'll see a lot more signings at the end of the month and into the first week of February as the English and Scottish transfer windows close.
Irish market is very poor this year so more clubs will be looking across the water.
Ah I'm more on about the First Division, where most sides have their business doneQuote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Lots of teams in both divisions short of 22-26 players announced. I would expect steady stream of signings over next few weeks, Premier teams mostly announcing imports and First Divisions teams mostly the dwindling free agents and trialists
As clubs have to pay players in preseason now, can it be that some of them are dragging out signings as long as possible to save on a few weeks worth of wages?
Pat Fenlon confirmed as dof
After listening to Keith Long on LOI Central after he got the sack, I’d say he’s pretty jealous of Devine right now after that appointment. A director of football is something Long saw as a necessity at Bohs as he was being given a huge amount of the non coaching related workload which was taking its toll on himQuote:
Originally Posted by Dermobohs
Two Flora players into the league in recent days. They must be in financial trouble.
I'd say most of Estonia is in a bit of financial trouble, hit very hard by Ukraine war. Inflation rate over 20% for most of last year. I'd image that makes Ireland a more attractive prospect, especially if the clubs are providing accommodation.
Average wage in Estonia would be much lower than it is here. I would just imagine it's Irish clubs taking a punt on cheaper players who have international and European experience, while the Irish market is very poor this year.
The three Estonian players that have signed for Sligo, Pats and Rovers all have the exact same agent.
Trequartista management.
Is that Rovers signing Mark Poom’s son? Born in Derby.
It is, yep.
Edit - I see wikipedia is saying it's a loan deal, as well as Kreida to Pat's.
Yep, both pats and rovers have announced both as loan signingsQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Not sure about Rovers but Pats have an option to make it permanent at the end of the season.