So one more year and he's off? Unless what - European football I guess?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zenith
Not a massive surprise, but still disappointing/worrying for Waterford fans I'm sure
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So one more year and he's off? Unless what - European football I guess?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zenith
Not a massive surprise, but still disappointing/worrying for Waterford fans I'm sure
it doesnt say on our website but judging it I think its a permanent move.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Bohemians 2020 squad
Goalkeepers: James Talbot, Stephen McGuinness
Defenders: Andy Lyons, Anto Breslin, Dan Casey, James Finnerty, Rob Cornwall
Midfielders: Conor Levingston, Danny Mandroiu, JJ Lunney, Keith Buckley, Keith Ward, Kris Twardek, Luke Wade-Slater, Ross Tierney
Forwards: Dinny Corcoran, Andre Wright, Glen McAuley, Daniel Grant, Promise Omochere, Christian Magerusan, Dawson Devoy
Looking solid - might still need another defender, but looking at a good solid squad there again.
Looking forward to watching Tierney mature next season - his play impressed me a lot in the handful of games I saw him in this year.
Any word on where Ryan Swan is off to?
Paddy Kirk is missing from that squad list, after signing back a few days ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by CuanaD
There are some very talented young players in that squad and apart from Ross Tierney, Danny Mandriou and Daniel Grant have the potential to light up the league.
What's the sceal with Robbie McCourt?
Robbie rumoured to be joining shels. Heard he was playing for Tolka Rovers recently very talented player and looked class at times but just didn't seem to work out for him at Bohs. Hopefully can get back on track at his next club (except against Bohs !)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Bohs' squad looks strong. Bit worried about how quiet it's gone for us recently. On one hand it's a good sign that SOD seems quite particular about who he wants in and won't sign anyone for the sake of it, but we still need a good few more in and are running out of time and options.
With Dundalk expected to look "across the water" he may be waiting until January to see if they release any of the current squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
As opposition analyst and scout for Dundalk i'd have no doubt that he has a list of specific targets in mind. January will be the key period. Pat's have already have a decent squad that can be massivelt iproved without a whole load of signings. Will be a work in progress for 2020 but will be a handful next season. The now infamous Mr Hatstand will indicate a lot about where Pats can go in the short term.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
If Dundalk were to bring in a decent striker (as rumored) I could see Pats and shams throwing any number of kitchen sinks 😁 at Georgie Kelly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Sam Bone signs again for Waterford after being on loan to us for 2nd half of last season. He didn't play that much due to injury but he looked good when he was fit so fans happy with that.
Opinions on Shane Griffin, Cork lads? Just announced there. Can't say I ever rated him too much from the limited amount I've seen him, though I have a sneaking suspicion we've signed him to predominantly play on the wing as opposed to left full.
Goalkeeper Liam Bossin (23), ex Anderlecht, Forest and Ireland underage, has signed for CCFC.
He's absolutely bang average and a hiderQuote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
Theres talent in there but he can't really defend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
He was really good in 2017, particularly with set piece deliveries, but never lived up to that in the following two seasons. happy enough to get him off the wage bill.
Conan Byrne to glenavan is a bit random.
Carlton Ubaezuonu has left us to go back to Galway Utd. He was a massive disappointment of a signing for us.
Think he is a teacher and only interested in part time. Presume Glenavon are part time.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Considering the significance of next years title race and EL2 etc I think Dundalk would be throwing a kitchen sink or 2 to keep players out of others hands.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
Graham Cummins signs for Waterford.
Decent signing for Waterford. Given they are likely to have a young side an experienced striker could be vital.
Back to his old haunt. Was part of Stephen Hendersons Waterford Utd side in 09 that should have went up that season and were in League Cup semis.Quote:
Originally Posted by trevy
Graham Cummins who turns 32 shortly certainly fits the experienced category - but I doubt he will manage to get into double figures for league goals next seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
Can only comment on what I saw whilst he was playing for Rovers, but Cummins looked to me like one of those gaa players who tried his hand at LOI players at the end of their career. Just looked like a guy playing the wrong sport ( or code as they say in the schticks)
It doesn't really make much of a difference if it's loan or permanent. He'll be on a one year contract so if Rovers want him back after that there won't be much Longford can do about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by passinginterest
Town have signed Dylan Hand from Dundalk. Any thoughts on him from the Dundalk contingent on here?
Very impressive any league cup games he playedQuote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
He has had very limited game time, but still manage to make a decent impression.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
Likewise, only saw Hand in league cup games, noticed one thing though, he had very good positional sense, first team and regular football will benefit him, good move for him.
One thing though with Dylan is this a permanent signing for us?
Scott Allardice (The Tartan Hammer) signs for Waterford. Was at Bohs last season.
Harps sign Ryan Connolly
Don't know. The announcement on our site said Dundalk regard him highly which suggests a loan but as I said above it doesn't really matter when they're all on one year contracts anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
From Galway Utd I imagine. Great player for us in 13Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Non league in Mayo I think he was at for the past year after a miserable year in Galway in 2018.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
Supposedly has the drive back again and itching to prove himself again in the league.
He was playing for Ballyglass in the Mayo Super League.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Finn Harps fans, don't get too excited about this one. If you made this signing about 3 years ago, then it would be a totally different story.
Connolly comes with a bit of a name and reputation, but he hasn't been the same player or anywhere near it since coming back from Shamrock Rovers. He badly injured his toe (ironically against Galway United in Terryland Park) and now has arthritis in it, which is on-going and something he has to manage.
In 2018, he wasn't far off a disgrace for us. He didn't give a fúck, he was club captain and our top earner by a distance, and he didn't try a leg all season and showed no respect to the club. He was poison around the place and burned his bridges at the club badly. The only thing of note that he did in 2018 was score a cracker against UCD, then he ran towards the New Stand shouting "*****" at our supporters. That sort of sums up his character.
Putting aside the fact he's not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree, as a player, he doesn't have it in him anymore physically to play the way he used to. He was phenomenal for us from 2014-2016, his engine, he just never stopped, he was relentless. He was basically our Player of the Year for three seasons running.
In 2018, he began to change his game and just sit in front of the back four and play safe passes, he's past it now unfortunately, as a proper LOI player anyway. The athleticism he once had has sadly deserted him and it's not going to come back just because he says he "has drive again".
A few weeks ago Connolly featured in a friendly for us against the Galway Oscar Traynor team. He looked a shadow of the player he once was, which is sad to see honestly because he used to be a class act. Added to that, he's also about a stone and a half overweight compared to his normal build. He was in really poor shape and actually looked like a Junior player.
If we had signed him off the back of that performance, I would've been furious and worried (that's putting aside the dislike of Connolly and just assessing him purely as a footballer). The only way I can see him being an addition to Finn Harps is if Ollie Horgan wants a midfielder with a good (not great) passing range that will sit in front of the back four and spray passes, mostly laterally. Goodluck to him at Harps anyway, however you won't find many United fans wishing him too well.
Didnt know he was playing there as I thought he took a years break. Know that hes from Castlebar.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Ryan was phenomenal for us in 13 season when he joined for the remaining few months of that season. He was superb for us in that spell. Yeah I noticed when Ryan was playing against us two yrs back he didnt look the same player at all. That older brother of his that played for us also in 08 is he still playing footie? His first name escapes me!
Evan Connolly if I recall correctly. No idea if he is still playing at a junior level.
Yeah thats the exact fellow I was thinking of.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian