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Cherrie has been a great servant to Dundalk and it's sad to think (rumours seem to be true) that he won't be in a Dundalk jersey again. If you ask me there isn't much between Rodgers and Cherrie. Both have different strengths. I'd agree Cherrie could command his area better, but he is an excellent shot stopper. Cherrie had a great affinity with the town of Dundalk and whatever happens he will always be held in high regard in Oriel Park.
Even amidst all the trials and tribulations we were having this season Rogers was excellent. Again. Would certainly see him as an upgrade on Cherrie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
Rogers is a far better keeper than Cherrie. Good move by Dundalk
fats to rovers confirmed
Rogers had a couple of high-profile mistakes the past season, but imho he's been consistently the best keeper in the league for several seasons. At his best he demoralises teams who think repeatedly thumping in crosses is a good idea, and I've lost count of the amount of times he's stopped stuff I didn't think he had a hope of getting near. He's a huge loss to us.
Chambers re-signed?Quote:
Originally Posted by desaintsno.12
I would agree and I think this is a very good move for the preparations to defend the title, with Boyle, Gartland & Massey already re-signed, this is a very strong defence even with the right full spot yet to fill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Fahey must be next.
Think Fahey might have signed for someone else.
its on rte website that he has gone to Shamrock Rovers!Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Good luck to Keith, I hope he's emptied out the coffers at Tallaght, taken them to the cleaners and his pension fund has been fattened to satisfactory levels.
Kilduff, Desmond, McGuinness to Pats confirmed. Ryan Brennan has re-signed for Rovers.
Kilduff and McGuinness could be crucial signings for Pats
Then again, I thought the same about Quigley and Fahey last season
Neither are better than they had last season. Kilduff is not close to the player Fagan isQuote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
McGuinness is no better than Oman was when he left. Kilduff could score goals for Pats or he could just stroll around trying to look interested. If Fagan is there next season I don't think there'll be any contest.
Desmond is a good young player. Can only presume there's no compensation due to Shels?
McGuinness > OmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Oman was a crocked Donkey when he joined Pats - McGuinness is just a Donkey, but he could be a crucial Donkey
Oman is a better footballer I think, which balances it out.
Oman is signing for us apparently, would be a big fan but maybe hel do a job as back up for sully and flynner
Dundalk would like to sign Jake Kelly, has potential and would be a good addition to squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
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Originally Posted by Captain2007
MAybe 2/3 seasons ago. His progress has seemed to have stalled.
Is Rodgers in the top 6 loI keepers? Not convinced by him at all, maybe no 4-6 range.
If Pats can get R Finn in, it might help the fans to get over Fahy leaving for his home club. The Pats right back/winger can expect plenty of diagonal balls from McGuinness next season. Another player of the year winner at the club anyway. Also agree that Oman is a more stylish player to watch.
Ronan Finn to Limerick, Ronan Finn to Limerick!!
It's hard to think of a player whose stock has fallen as much as Finn in the space of a year. 12 months ago, many Rovers fans couldn't have imagined living without him. Now he's - with all due respect to Limerick - not exactly fighting off offers.
Will suit us perfect if it gets over the line though will look like a huge signing which tbf for us I suppose it would be. Would definitely get a bit of buzz going though. And he is probably still miles ahead of what we have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Far as I know Limerick have gone all out to make him a marquee player. Rovers aren't interested and Pats and Dundalk aren't that keen. If he goes to Limerick, under Martin Russell, he could be rejuvenated and become a massive player.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
If we let the opportunity to sign Finn slip it will be disappointing. How's Towell getting on at Cardiff :)
If Oman is a better footballer than McGuinness that might just make McGuinness the worst footballer of all time.
Best keeper in the league as far as I'm concerned. Who are the 6 you would have ahead of him?Quote:
Originally Posted by wonder88
All the talk about best keepers in the league is rubbish in my opinion. There's no really good goalkeepers in the league. Rogers is up there with Murphy, Doherty, McNulty and Barry Ryan as the best of a bad bunch. They're all prone to howlers every game or two and lacking in different attributes, but generally solid in other areas.
Any top goalkeeper in our league would have been snapped up in England already.
I have to say in the last two seasons I can't remember Barry Ryan having any howlers. He has been a massive thorn in the side of a lot of teams and picked up a lot of points for us with important saves. It's a pity he is coming to the end of his career.
Ronan Finn would be a quality addition but I'd still be very pessimistic about that one being pulled off. Could get the ball rolling though when it comes to future signings.
Much as I'd like them to be accurate now that he's moved on, some of the appraisals of Rogers seem to have been plucked directly from the orifices of people who haven't seen an awful lot of him playing. Sure, it'd be great to believe that the signing won't strengthen Dundalk further, but you won't get many takers for that idea among Rovers supporters who watched him regularly over three seasons.
In no order I think Murphy, Clarke and Rogers are the top 3. McNulty and Ryan just below that. Some good prospects (ie I haven't enough to rate them) in O'Donnell, McGuinness and Coulter. Everyone else is average or worseQuote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
There's certainly no Brian Murphy or Alan Mannus there
Talking about keepers. What was the actually story with Cherrie. Was he released or did he opt to go himself?
The consensus appears to be that he was released. He did want to return to Scotland last year and he eventually agreed to stay for one more year. The club appear to have opted for Rogers as a more stable option.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
He's been released.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
Ah here, that's shocking.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Finn is very strongly linked with Dundalk I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by PartySaint
Also the difficult thing for Cherrie was, SK told him this well before he completed the signing of Rogers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
Maybe he will progress under Stephen like Shields & Massey ...done well for Bray last year. imo he has improved with his experience gained at St Pats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Louth4sam