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He was was at Cork during a rough old time at Turners Cross - a young Liam Brady would have been hard to rate then (never mind adding in the notorious Cork annual fall guy player) and with Matthews and Doolin for a short while as manager too.... More games and 10 goals the following season in a ridiculous Sean Connor Galway side was very impressive return!! He is currently better all round than Sheilds but one day that might change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Olander
Stephen O'Donnell provided a real presence in what was a very poor Galway side under Sideshow Seannie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Along with Towell, both O'Donnell and Shields are among the top 3 most influential midfielders in the country - I expect that both of them will be involved against Cork in the Cup Final
Are you actually suggesting Dundalk only have three midfielders among the top three? More, surely!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Akinade stays at Bohs for 2016.
While I think O'Donnell is our best player I also think you are doing Shields a massive disservice in this post. O'Donnell is not twice the player Shields is, overall slightly better right now but Shields game is improving all the time. Also to say Shields passing is very poor and limited is outrageous, while his passing is not at the same level as O'Donnell, Towell and Finn it is not a million miles off and constantly improving, you are comparing him to 3 of the best passers in the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite
O'Donnell can play DM alright but not to the same level as Shields and when he does I believe he is wasted, his attacking attributes outweigh his defensive, whereas Shields is the opposite. Both are important though
Shields is perfect in games where the midfield is stretched and he has to cover a lot of ground. In games where the midfield is congested, he is prone to losing possession when pressed.
O'Donnell has quicker feet and holds on to the ball better. However, he can drift into wide areas and leave the back four exposed. With Shields out of the team we are more vulnerable to counter attacks.
Richie Towell linked to Bristol Rovers, their manager has supposedly confirmed his interest in Towell.
Bristol Rovers are struggling in English League Two. Dundalk are after winning the league and looking to push further and have a go in Europe next season. He's the poster boy of League of Ireland football and his girlfriend due to give birth to a child, or something of the like posted here recently.
Am I the only person who thinks he'd be mad to take such a move?
Towell is quoted as saying that he wouldn't consider League 1 or 2. He is on a good contract at Dundalk and says that he wouldn't be financially better off in League 1 or 2. He said that he would consider a move to the Championship as that would give him the opportunity to get into the Irish squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
As for Bristol Rovers, all the manager has said is that they'll send someone over to Ireland "in the future" to have a look at him. They don't sound very committed.
It would be nuts to go to Bristol Rovers, Bristol City on the other hand are going somewhere. A struggling League 2 club saying they might send someone over to have a look at him, with 2 games left of a season is exactly the sort of attitude the Towell will tell where to go!
Jaysus hopefully it's a child she's giving birth to.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
100%.He has a Towell exclusive on his timeline since 7.30 this morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
https://twitter.com/LiveatOriel/stat...33250302877696
O'Donnell, Shields, Towell, Finn, Horgan, Mountney, Meenan..... I make it 7 in the top 3Quote:
Originally Posted by The Donie Forde
That's more like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by seand
Is she from Drogheda ?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
I'm struggling to remember if Sligo fans were this blinkered & self obsessed when they had their couple of seasons in the sun.
After 7 long years in the graveyard we more than deserve it. Imagine what the Limerick lads will be like when they win the league!!
Dead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Louth4sam
I'm struggling to remember a time when Shamrocks fans were not blinkered & self obsessedQuote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
No comparison.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
I'd agree, if only it wasn't at our expense :sad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Louth4sam
Love him or hate him, he is the one player every club in this Country would love to have on their panel. Brilliant player.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
For sure. That's something we're lacking, someone like towell that gets plenty of goals from midfield, because as talented and experienced as our midfield may be, they don't provide enough goalsQuote:
Originally Posted by strikeforce
When our golden patch is over we shall move on to the league is a much lower standard than it was phase!!Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Never a truer word spoken..Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Barry Corr to Dundalk rumour at the pre-bonfire meeting last night
From Cambridge United? Isn't he their top scorer in League 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Azrob Spooh
No way - we already have Jim CorrQuote:
Originally Posted by Azrob Spooh
Hopefully he is as successful as Barry Conlon during his brief spell under Mc CaffreyQuote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
So thats where the anti-Dundalk conspiracy theorists have come from...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Pat Sullivan played his last LOI game tonight apparently, he's retiring. Presumably why he was let score a peno!
Yeah Pat won't be back with us next season but I didn't know it was because of retirement. Another player who might not be with us next year is Davy O'Sullivan. A lot of handshakes and man hugs came his direction under the stand tonight. Lets just hope he just likes the affection after every game and that this is a weekly thing with Davy!
Now, now, remember it is of The Cup Specialists you speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Just what I was told TL I wasn't there but that was the talk. Wouldn't shock me if Davy left either, I'm sure one or two teams reckon he can be a regular starter for them. He's had this season to adjust to Premier football won't be at all surprised if he knocks in more next year as he has nearly all of the attributes you need, especially pace.
Pats apparently,damn shame to see him leave if its trueQuote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
Don't care about Sullivan or Rice for that matter. Decent players, but a seemingly bad attitude to the fans and club. As for Sully, I would be horrified if he left.
Akinade
Buckley
Best
Pender
Lopez
Jake Kelly
Dublin City Council
All signed up for Dalymount next season.
Big signing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
Derry City just confirmed Paul Hegarty will notg be taking the managers job due to personal reasons. Patrick McEleney away to Peterborough on trial, Mark Timlin wanted by St. Pat's. We only have 2 players in contract also. I'd guess a big re-building job will be underway soon. Also rumours the board is going to be replaced
Asked Sully if he was staying he said he hasn't spoke to Tony I'd be devestated if he left, the last 3 games prove how important he is to us. As for Pat Sullivan couldn't care less bad attitude and while Rice will be a loss it's clear that he wouldn't be able to play 33 games next season he'd have to play a rotation role and I don't see that working so maybe it's best he moves on. From the players I spoke to last night very few seemed to have discussed their futures yet so let's wait and see.
Dundalk also meant to be interested in McEleney if the trial doesn't work out.