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Danny Kane has only been used as a left back so far. The rest of your post is spot on. (other than a misspelling of McCarthy).
We've been assuming Tobi would leave in the summer for a while. Barry may well move too. I think Kane will stay, might even get a start tomorrow at left back against Sligo, he came on last Monday after a poor enough performance from Griffin.
I’m not sure that’s right. Why would any professional footballer turn down a contract at a PL club to come home to Ireland. It would surely be the other way around.Quote:
Originally Posted by micls
Good signing by Cork, but more you think of it, this guy is coming back to put his feet up. If you look at previous examples like Miller and Healy, did they really contribute that much, not sure they won a trophy actually ?
Colin Healy won the 2016 FAI cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Delaney putting his feet up? Lol. You keep telling yourself that.
You can't actually be serious with this post? Did Colin Healy contribute that much?! Played for us for 9 seasons, one of the best players to ever have played for us and scored the best technical goal at Turners Cross. . Now the head of our academy. If Delaney contributes even 10% of what Healy did, he'll be a roaring success.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Some players are motivated to play for their hometown club. Damien has played with us before and seems very positive about coming back. We'll see how much of an impact he has.
He could be right, here's video evidence of Colin Healy putting his feet upQuote:
Originally Posted by sullanefc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8nRQOQMqYw
As a Dundalk fan, that’s the stupidest comment I’ve seen in a long long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Healy was a class act for Cork
The more players that come back and play in the LOI the better particularly with the underage set ups developing. Having players around who the kids can learn from can only be a good thing
Completely forgot about Healy winning the FAI Cup and also totally insensitive remark given Miller's untimely death. I completely withdraw the remark and apologies for any offence caused.
Didn't Colin Healy make the team of the year in 2014 or 2015? I think he was nominated for player of the year. Healy was incredible. Miller didn't live up to expectations but there may have been medical reasons for that.
Delaney is coming from a much higher level than either of those. Maybe he won't be a superstar but id wager he'll be among the best defenders in the league if he has the right attitude towards the league.
According to local station LMFM, we are in talks with Oldham to bring McEleney back
Oldham are in freefall, this story could have legs.Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/...fc-return.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...aid-wages.html
LMFM are also reporting that Georgie Kelly will sign from UCD.
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LMFM understands that a deal to take 1st Div top scorer Georgie Kelly to Oriel has been fully agreed. UCD boss Collie O'Neill wouldn't confirm the switch after their 2-0 win over Drogheda last night but LMFM sources are clear that agreement has been reached.
That's old news sure
Would he be a replacement for Adorjan or would you end up with both? Is Adorjan staying beyond July 1st?Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
As a Cork City fan I hope Dundalk bring McEleney back, give him a lifetime contract and play him in every game against us.
Bore off FFS
Top signing for Cork. Has he got the legs and is he injury prone, always the two questions when a top level player moves to LOI. I cant see fitness being a problem for him, especially a CB who will be well able to sit back and read the game at this level. I dunno how injury prone he is!
The most interesting question here is what are they paying him? Obviously it will be a massive drop in wages for him but it could be silly season again for LOI wages.
Apparently he made the call, not us. So, while I'd imagine he's at the top end, I'd be surprised if it was extortionate. He's played with us before, on the same team as John Caulfield actually, and won an FAI youths cup with Alan Bennett. So, they know him well. There's only ever positives words said about this guy. I'm a big fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by redobit
Will he be putting his feet up?Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
He always did that when playing against us anywayQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Brilliant. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
Cork fans opinion of mceleney is a bit like most loi fans opinion of cork. Probably a bit harsh ;) .he is a super player.
Spot on, he can be an exceptional player on his day. The thing is if he did come back it's only a matter of time before he turns it on against Cork so they're setting themselves up for a good bit of stick when it happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Personally I wouldn't take him back, he has moved on and so have we. It rarely works, although Hoban is certainly breaking the mould. I'd prefer if we kept Adorján
Meh. I'll take the odds. For years, he hasn't turned up against us. It's a huge advantage to us, as ye're almost playing a player down against us with him in the team. Maybe one day he'd turn up, who knows, but advantage of all the other games would be worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcgonigle
I've no doubt he'd score plenty against other teams, but to be fair, ye're hammering them anyway! It's not a signing I'd be overly concerned with. Ye have a rake of attacking players at this point, ye can still only play one of two of them.
From a dundalk perspective, I imagine most would be delighted to have him back though. He's given ye plenty of good memories over the years. I'm just not sure ye need him.
That sadi, if anyone else were to sign him, he'd be a big asset to the likes of Derry, waterford or rovers, who are looking for consistency against the teams around and below them.
You need to expand your horizons a bit. You sound very parochial, like a GAA fan in many ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by micls
Successful teams play in Europe, and to do well at that level, teams need players like McEleney. His performances in Poland, Russia, and Holland were excellent.
You might find this out one day.
If he signs and it’s looking likely he will, he will start in Europe
How did that trip go by the way? Never heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
What a bizarre post. Did you read my post?Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
I said, as a city fan I'd be happy to have him play against us. I also accept dundalk fans would likely love to have him. Both things are not contradictory. I also said he'd be a huge asset to teams with less attacking players than Dundalk. I never questioned his performances in Europe. I don't see Dundalk progressing in Europe as a bad thing, so him performing for you there isn't a negative for me.
You have Murray, Adorján and McGrath currently fighting for the same position. McEleney doesn't worry me, in terms of the league, more than they do. Ye're already very strong in that position.
I'd happily take Aaron Barry back, but not sure we'd be the obvious choice for him. He's from Wicklow, and could probably get better money in Dublin.Quote:
Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc
Regarding P McEleney, I don't think Derry can, or even should try, to compete with Dundalk. Much as I'd love to see him back, Dundalk makes more sense for him career-wise. He'll get paid more, with more exposure in Europe.
Dylan Watts released by Leicester. Wonder what that means for his loan with Bohs? That expires at the end of the month I think?
Seems to have been one of their better performers this season - but would they get him on a permanent contract?
Where you hearing he was released, not seeing it anywhere from Leicester
With the attention he's attracted I'd say it will be difficult for Bohs to hang on to him if he becomes a free agent.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
It's in the Ireland forum here; tets has posted up a list of Irish players who have been released by their clubsQuote:
Originally Posted by sidcon
Watts would be a cracking signing for any of the top 5, seen a fair bit of him at bohs this season and he's head and shoulders above most else on the park every time, some range of passing on the lad. If bohs manage to get him to sign on permanently it'll be massive for them.
Couldn't see him signing for Bohs he will either go back to England to a lower league club or sign for one of the full time clubs here.
I could be wrong but genuinely think he is to good to be going part time at this stage of his career.
And I fully realise there are part time teams above us :)
Latest news on McEleney
The inference from Stephen Kenny's comments is that Dundalk are not prepared to pay the fee being sought by Oldham
https://dundalksport.ie/dfc-kenny-mc...y-114d847533abQuote:
DFC | Kenny: McEleney return unlikely
25-year-old still has two years to run on his deal at Oldham
How many missed payments would render a contract null and voild in EFL rules. It makes sense for Oldham to look for money from wherever they can. They could also make sure certain players that there is interest in are paid so that they can command a transfer fee. McEleney has played very little football since last November so he is unlikely to come in to a team in July in any great form and its been said that he doesnt have a natural athleticism and has to work hard to keep match fit. Loan options wouldnt be cheap as Oldham are not going to want to be paying too much of a wage and if he is on even 3k a week and its more likely to be 10k then that surely prices him out of a loan move. A transfer fee would have to be in the 100k region? although at least then it would mean a 3 or 4 year deal. Its a shame as he is a quality player, another one wasted by getting a larger wage in lower english leagues but not playing at L1 or L2. He will be a luxury player at L2 where there isnt too much focus on skilfull players, he will be kicked around the place. As Cork fans like to point out that in a battle of attrition that have been games between Dundalk and Cork he didnt make much of an impact. Playing against team who also try to play football he can be lethal as we saw against BATE especially and the goals he can create with a little time and space - something he wont get in most L2 games. Change of manager though who wasnt playing him so its a fresh start at Oldham for him too if there isnt a move.
Watts linked with a move to Waterford in the Sunday paper from last weekendQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Oldham seem to be in real trouble at the moment which is awful to see for any club. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...aid-wages.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Gary Oliver, Greenock Morton striker, is a target for Derry, according to the Scottish papers.
Looking like a replacement for Ronan Curtis.