Summer Signings/Rumors 2011

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07/07/2011, 9:48 PM
gael353

i see Roddy in the star today doing a Tommy Dunne. "At Monaghan we couldnt compete with the money on offer there." lol again no mention of figures as he hasnt a clue. He asks, "but what will they gain from all their big spending? Promotion? Its a huge risk and i would wonder is it really worth it."

well roddy, its not big spending its just paying players. Simple as. Not big money and the yes 18 years in the first division propper running of a club and due diligence is well worth it. Maybe hes hoping we just fold and let his side charge ahead
07/07/2011, 10:18 PM
joeSoap

Is it not Shaun Kelly that signed from Galway???
07/07/2011, 10:23 PM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by joeSoap

Is it not Shaun Kelly that signed from Galway???

Ya Shaun Kelly signed last week and supposedly Shaun Maher too this week. The latter yet to be confirmed by the club though.
07/07/2011, 10:37 PM
da bishop

credit to pat o sullivan it is paying players,but it is in first div terms big spending and big money,lets not fool ourselves into thinking otherwise,big names,big squad ,big budget , we have recently signed a top ranked player on a two and a half year contract,these look like great times for us so projected targets will have to be met.btw surprised by the maher signing,bit like hearys,ryans signing last season imo.
08/07/2011, 12:05 AM
gael353

no question that this is the bigest outlay on the team ever....in support of the manager who since he took over three years ago has in the league never beaten Monaghan, never won in waterford...the next three weeks....
08/07/2011, 12:17 AM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by gael353

no question that this is the bigest outlay on the team ever....in support of the manager who since he took over three years ago has in the league never beaten Monaghan, never won in waterford...the next three weeks....

Your starting to get desperate now with trying to find things wrong with him if thats all ya have.
08/07/2011, 3:50 PM
gael353

desperate for??? stating facts and our record against both these teams (and galway away) is nothing short of embarrasing
08/07/2011, 4:25 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by gael353

desperate for??? stating facts and our record against both these teams (and galway away) is nothing short of embarrasing

You complain that Scully has not beat Monaghan or won in Waterford when is the last time we won in Waterford before Pat?

Should just start a Pat Scully thread other then you complaining about him on other threads.

The Galway away reference is nothing to do with what you first said either.
11/07/2011, 9:48 AM
gspain

Anybody at the A game v Carlow? Did the new signings play? I see we lost 2-1 but no other details.
11/07/2011, 12:28 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by gspain

Anybody at the A game v Carlow? Did the new signings play? I see we lost 2-1 but no other details.

Shaun Kelly and Denis Behan played.

Gamble had picked up a knock at training and Maher was not registered in time.

Kelly played ok on the right wing and Behan had one or 2 handy touches but didnt get much ball....Think Behan will need a few games to get sharpness back he is so strong though one or 2 Carlow lads just bounced off him when trying to move him off the ball.

John Frost played centre back Yellow played left wing and Garbhan Coughlan played up front with Behan.

Being honest the 1st teamers looked like they were just there for a run out and to make sure they didnt get any injuries.
12/07/2011, 4:53 AM
micls

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Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Think Behan will need a few games to get sharpness back he is so strong though one or 2 Carlow lads just bounced off him when trying to move him off the ball..

Depends what kind of sharpness you mean. If you mean in terms of first touch, well he never had that to regain it! Running after a ball can also be an issue.

However, if you mean getting his shooting boots on, Im sure he will score some super goals for you.
12/07/2011, 11:50 AM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by micls

Depends what kind of sharpness you mean. If you mean in terms of first touch, well he never had that to regain it! Running after a ball can also be an issue.

However, if you mean getting his shooting boots on, Im sure he will score some super goals for you.

Luckily this is what i mean the rest was grand he had some lovely touches and he chases defenders down well.

The only thing id say that if he gets one on one with someone out wide dont expect anything he doesnt look like one for taking on people.
13/07/2011, 8:11 PM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Luckily this is what i mean the rest was grand he had some lovely touches and he chases defenders down well.

If he continues this I will be happy and it will be a good start. His reputation of being lazy isn't good and if this can be taken out of him he will be a great addition. I think thats where the managers job comes in, its up to him to motivate the players and to get them working hard for each other.
13/07/2011, 11:30 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

If he continues this I will be happy and it will be a good start. His reputation of being lazy isn't good and if this can be taken out of him he will be a great addition. I think thats where the managers job comes in, its up to him to motivate the players and to get them working hard for each other.

He was chasing everything in the A game anyway until you could see at the end that he just couldnt anymore he looked exhausted. To be expected though hasnt played in ages.
17/07/2011, 12:23 PM
bluewhitearmy

Need another centre back.
18/07/2011, 12:24 PM
LK37oldskool

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Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Need another centre back.

Is this because Maher is injured long term or he's just rubbish?
18/07/2011, 3:49 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by LK37oldskool

Is this because Maher is injured long term or he's just rubbish?

Hes out for 4 weeks i think.

Didnt see enough to say he is rubbish but he has a very bad injury record and couldnt even last a half for us so wouldnt be too happy to just have him for cover and only 2 other centre backs as he could just always be injured like Thomas Heary last year..
28/07/2011, 10:08 PM
Jofspring

Out:
Sean O Connor

Confirmed on the club website.
28/07/2011, 10:27 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

Out:
Sean O Connor

Confirmed on the club website.

Heard today was hoping it was true thank god for that.
29/07/2011, 6:50 AM
harpin

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

Out:
Sean O Connor

Confirmed on the club website.

He couldn't have done that before last Friday night no
29/07/2011, 12:12 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by harpin

He couldn't have done that before last Friday night no

Ive heard he was told he could go weeks ago if thats true wtf was he doing playing in the biggest game f the season.
30/07/2011, 4:37 PM
Jofspring

Gaffney signed from Mervue. A great signing and a big contrast to Sean O Connor.
30/07/2011, 4:59 PM
bluewhitearmy

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

Gaffney signed from Mervue. A great signing and a big contrast to Sean O Connor.

Excellent signing.
30/07/2011, 6:48 PM
geezer

Lots of strengths

I have been very impressed with this Lad, funnily enough he has not got a great touch but is honest, powerful and a real handful and can strike a ball, score a goal and win plenty of games for teams he plays with.
31/07/2011, 12:37 PM
da bishop

excellent signing ,hopefully he will be managed well so we see him at his best.

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