I'd have Sheppard ahead of Connolly & Mountney in the wide areas for Dundalk.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Printable View
I'd have Sheppard ahead of Connolly & Mountney in the wide areas for Dundalk.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
You obviously haven't seen or read reports on Connolly's last 2 displays, he was outstanding in the second half v Pats and for the time he was on v Drogs, scored in each game and was a constant threat going forward while linking up perfectly with Gannon.
Mountney offers a more physical presence and is more experienced, so its good to have both for options. Sheppard would be another good option, but Dundalk's priority needs are an out and out striker, a central MF man, and a GK to challenge and eventually replace Rogers.
Its easy to look good against the likes of Drogheda when they stand off you outside their own box like that. Has he ever played well against a good side?
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Connolly is woefully over-rated. His constant diving is embarrassing too.
It's a fair question - the "good sides" are probably limited to a handful of clubs in LoI and most European opposition and he remains unproven against this type of team so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
He is certainly not the finished article, but the improvement from when he first arrived is significant. His performances in the last two games has been excellent. If he can continue this level of improvement especially in relation to ball control, work-rate and tactical awareness he can have a serious impact in the next 14 months
Some people over-rate him, so people under-rate him. I think he is an exciting prospect who has a lot of potential. Stephen Kenny tends to make few poor player judgments but time will tell whether he fulfills that potentialQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Supple wont move usless hes allowed to keep playing gaa so doubt he'll go to Dundalk. I've always liked shep but if hes up front he has to be with someone he cant really be up there by himself, on the wing though he's far better than Connelly, might be behind Duffy but id say he'd start at Dundalk if he went thereQuote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Think Connolly had a decent game start of season and scored v Rovers, also gave Gannon a tough few games last season if memory serves me right, I'd agree with Ezeikial, he's far from finished article, but he's adapting quite well and has improved since he joined Dlk in July. He's on 2.5 year contract too, so he can achieve plenty if he keeps working hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
Dlk won't be taking Supple if he won't give up GAA, but as ever money can be a difference. I think Rogers still coaches gaa part time so there is always a way around these things.
His first touch is a foulQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Could have sworn Supple stopped playing GAA this season. I know that Dinny has.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
I heard thats why he didn't go to Dundalk at the start of this season. I know hes taken himself out of the Dublin frame but i thought he was still playing for a clubQuote:
Originally Posted by ger121
Karl Shephard to Dundalk seems to be gathering pace, either that or a clever contract negotiation on his part with Cork to get a better deal. He's not an out and out scorer but he has improved significantly on the wing.
What's the view from Cork fans?
He's just started a night course in ucc apparently and i think he's going out with some lassie from cork so it would be a strange move from that pov.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Also seen Trevor Clarke linked with Dundalk which made me chuckle a bit, not in a million years will that happen.
Lol not in a million euro
Shep is one of the best wingers in the league, but he's not a striker. Would be gutted to lose him, but wouldn't exactly be shocked if he wanted to move closer to home. Depends on the money I'd imagine
Heard he is starting a law degree course in UCC and he and his partner who works and lives in Cork City, if that will affect him moving to Dundalk!Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
depends what she looks like :)
Although the pickings are slim up in Dundalk :)
They go into hiding when Rovers are in town for fear of being dragged back to the Tallaght slums by their hair...Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Conor Clifford (Dundalk out......tomorrow)
They need to bring in a sensible minimum bet range. We could be playing 5 a side at the beginning of next season
Karl Sheppard to Dundalk seems to be a deal already agreed it seems, to be officially announced after the cup final I`m hearing.