It's not new.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Pomposity, hubris and arrogance are regular traits exhibited by many attached to Shamrock Rovers. It's almost in the Rovers DNA at this stage
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It's not new.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Pomposity, hubris and arrogance are regular traits exhibited by many attached to Shamrock Rovers. It's almost in the Rovers DNA at this stage
Coudn't they just say 'it is a good deal and all concerned are happy with the outcome' ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Making out like they 'invented' the model of developing players to sell to England is as cringeworthy as their tour 'advising' clubs wanting to be fan owned (although it may last longer :D)
Shamrock Rovers need some positive PR and distraction from their league position and the issues their support have with 1st team management. The may have overdone the statement but I can see why if the club chairman thought it would be some relief from the pressure he is bound to be feeling. They also like to be in the limelight no matter what of course!
They've just sold a player to the English Champions and the richest football club in the world. Even if it requires some creativity they should be talking it up publicly as much as they can/want, it would be stupid not too....also in the age of social media every mention of "transfer", "Man City", "Guardiola" etc. is more exposure for Rovers. Milk the hell out of it.
Dundalk announced yesterday that Gary Rogers has extended his contract to 2019. He’s 37 now, but probably had one of his best seasons this year. I think I read he has 28 clean sheets so far this year, not sure if this is league or all games, still a more than decent feat.
He's had an excellent season domestically. Didn't cover himself in glory out in Larnaca, but then neither did most of the Dundalk team. I still think Kenny should be looking for an upgrade if they wanna make strides in Europe next year.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
I agree with this. He’s been brilliant in the league but if we want to progress in Europe then we need a better keeper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philosophizer
Keepers are hard to find,good keepers even harder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philosophizer
i think Rogers was more let down by his df in those europe games more than anything.
He's been excellent for us all season and you really cant get away from him.
If Dundalk want to get even close to making the EL group stages, we will need 3 quality players in, 4 if Duffy leaves. I don't see any other leaving who the club will want to remain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philosophizer
We haven't really thrown any money about yet but i think in micheal duffy's case this might be the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
I think that’s an interesting point, as apart from funding the €55k stg transfer for McEleney and obviously increasing other players contracts, Gannon being one with a 3 year deal, Hoare, McGrath two more, the new owners have not yet fully flexed their muscle in the transfer market.
They would have seen from the Larnaca 4-0 defeat, if they want to advance further, and for them it will be important as that’s where the real pick up money is in Europe, they know full well at least 3 new players will be needed, maybe even 4 if Duffy stays.
The winter shopping list will be interesting.
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Originally Posted by oriel
Hmmmmmm 'investing' money in player wages to qualify for European largesse. Sure, what could possibly go wrong with that business model :confused:
Always open to take advice from the ones who would know how this works ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
pass me a pint of a shoite craft beer and a willems cigar while i peruse the won 10-games-in-a-row(&according to rte,the form team) credentials.
Duffy has already been offered a serious wage to stay. He knows he can get far more in England so he’ll wait and see what offers come in.Quote:
Originally Posted by ToberonaTornado
I think in the case of the new owners of Dundalk, this group already has the money in reserve to invest in players. They’ll obviously be looking for a return in investment quick enough, and the only way for that is to qualify for EL group stages, even if Mike Tracey did mention CL group stages, and given Dundalk were close v Legia for the CL, the EL stage albeit one more round these days to get there, is more realistic / achievable.
I noticed an Hungarian side were in the EL group stages last night, also that Lux side who beat Legia are there too, so its not impossible to qualify for again, if you have the talent.
Hopefully his wee Derry chara PmcE is telling him his story about broken promises and busted wages at Oldham.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
That said,i think Duffy is wiser than PmcE was.A couple of years makes a big difference.
https://twitter.com/DundalkFC/status...27790288949250
Michael Duffy has signed on for another two years :love:
Duffy signed up for next 2 years.
We must have thrown another kitchen sink at him...
Another very important re-signing by Dundalk
https://www.dundalkfc.com/mountney-extends-contract/