Glen Mc Auley from Pats to Bohs. Any thoughts, Pats fans?
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Glen Mc Auley from Pats to Bohs. Any thoughts, Pats fans?
Lee grace and Ollie Horgan staying on, a good news day all round
Dean Jarvis has signed for Larne from Dundalk.
Ollie Horgan confirmed that he's signed a new two year deal at Harps with an option of a third.
Thats a hell of a signing for Larne this. I would expect Larne to make a go of it for the rest of this season!Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Started well for us but his form dropped off a bit, once SOD came in he never got much of a go and despite having another year left on his contract he was told he wasn't in his plans. Seems to be a mentality/discipline thing with him from what's been said, though saying that I can imagine this massively blowing up in our face and him banging in 25 next season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
If S O D is fecking him out over character issues I wouldn't worry to much. Hard work beats talent 95% of the time
Must be a lot of “character issues” att Pats so given their strike rate. You must be delighted he turned down shams 😎Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Isn’t “character issues” the reason Jack Byrne was run out of England and Scotland ?
The chap might well flourish in a new environment, but what makes you think that he is 'hard working'?Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Agreed, with the exception of some of the top clubs the British club system of developing young talent seems to be to brutalise and humiliate them and if they emerge from that they have " character" .Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
Mc Auley is still 19? Great opportunity for him. I heard his options were between us and his home town club Rovers all right. More prospect of first team football at Bohs, would be the deciding factor I suppose.
A lot of pace in that improved Bohs squad.
If Long can get the best out of him then Bohs have added another good young player to the squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
He has bags of pace a decent eye for goal but will be offside more often than not.
A little bit brain dead from a football point of view decision making etc which was frustrating as there is a real player in there.
Potentially a 20 goal a season man IF he can fulfill that potential.
I've seen Ali Regbha and Ryan Swan play for Bohs last year, I'm prepared for anything :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Couch Potato
Just don't get how players can be offside so much. Fair enough, play on the shoulder of the last man if you want but often with the aforementioned two it's sheer laziness to get back in to position and a failure to look across the line and check your run properly
You're not serious? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
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Originally Posted by Ezeikial
What i meant was he is supposed to be talented but if he is being fecked out because he isn't hardworking then Pats have nothing to worry about in terms of him coming back and haunting them.
It is very unusual for a player who doesn't work hard to be a success , hence SOD clearing out Pats of players who don't subscribe to his definition of Professionalism is the right thing IMO.
Did you agree with the various managers that got rid of Jack Byrne ? Just wondering do the same rules apply to all players.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Personally I would take Longs record of developing players over the (alleged) view of a rookie manager anytime. But we will see.
I honestly think the truth is somewhere in the middle. I'm surprised how excited Bohs fans are getting about this kid (especially given he is a self-confessed "big Rovers fan" :D) but I also don't think he is a write off because O'Donnell got rid of him.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
I'm glad Rovers didn't take him, but Bohs seems a perfect fit for both parties (other than him being a big Rovers fan :D). Do think the reaction from some Bohs fans seems a bit optimistic given the evidence so far and his mediocre showing at the Rovers fans five-a-side!
Jaysus calm down marino ,Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
If Long can turn him around thats great for the kid but it doesn't mean SOD is wrong to move him and all the others on now if they dont fit with what SOD wants now.
Maybe the wake up call will hit home with a few of these players. sometimes a kick up the ass is a good thing
Thats a harsh judgement , the Rovers fans 5 a side was a tough gig :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonny
I must be looking at it differently then , cos I thought this guy would end up at Rovers and a bit disappointed we won't get to see him. I guess he wasn't by going to be 1st choice starter. Let's face it, if he turns out to be any good he'll end up at Rovers soon enough anyway.
Well you did say the same about Harry Kenny, maybe a good job for Rovers you aint recruiting players and coaches PC ;pQuote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Turned shams down at least once already. But then Regba and Leahy also stiffed them so you should be used to it 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Pico lopes has been outstanding this season, not sure we would have won the cup without him, good to hear he has 're signed
Oh, never a truer word spoken Nesta😄Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Yeah, I think we'll just about manage.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
As would have been reported before, but mentioned in local press this week, Leahy seems a done deal for Dundalk, with just the compensation fee due to Bohs to agree.
Perth also saying Elbazoudie is a possible, but that won’t be as straight forward, as he will have a lot of other options (I would say prob Rovers is the other at home) but also abroad, I he’s good enough to play at a higher level than here.
Even if Leahy does sign, I’d say Dundalk will be looking for two more, one possibly being another striker.
Mikey Place signed for Galway United. Thoughts anyone?
He's an I short of justifying fishy puns. But that won't stop some of us.
Who are we trying to cod, we’re absolutely hooked on them.
I'm not rising to that bait.
Will bang in the goals at First Divsion level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulgufc
Was a bit of a fish out of water in the Premier though..
McAuley could turn out to be a very good signing for Bohs. If Long sees something in him, more often than not he's proven right.
Rumour Mill has it that compensation will come in the form of player swap with Dylan Hand
Not bad for letting them wear our hand me down away shirts 😎Quote:
Originally Posted by sidcon
Is he a centre back who can convert to centre mid? as we need the latter more than the former.Quote:
Originally Posted by sidcon
Sligo signed some Seymour fella from America.
Don't really care about the rest of his name. Cue numerous Simpsons references next season.
Sligo chipper to rebrand their burgers to steamed hams.
Dylan Hand has played at right back, centre back and defensive midfield during his time at Dundalk. Although he looks a very decent and versatile player, it's really hard to see him break into the first team in the short term with 4 quality centre backs in the Dundalk squad and Greg Sloggett now competing with Chris Shields and Jordan Flores for the defensive midfield slot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
He is still only 20 years and he could well come good in the season ahead with more first team opportunities
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Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Thanks, Defensive midfielder with pace is what we need so he may get a chance ( if he is on the way)
Leahy to Dundalk is official.
https://twitter.com/DundalkFC/status...40104743964672
Whats happening to Andy Boyle I wonder? He hasnt played too many games since he returned!Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu