Who was best new player to the league from last season?
(by new i mean new to the league i.e. transferred from other league or promoted from junior side...)
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Who was best new player to the league from last season?
(by new i mean new to the league i.e. transferred from other league or promoted from junior side...)
Killian Brennen at Derry City really stood out for me.
Mark O'Brien. Sadly, it will be Bohs who will get the benefits of his talent next season.
Damien Dupuy of Galway United
At Limerick it had to be Jalmard Kulsten. Unfortunately now of Sligo Rovers it seems.
I would have said Declan O'Brien of Drogheda. He came from nowhere to have a great season and was well up there in the goal scoring charts. If I were to put my biased Cork City glasses on I would go with Kevin Doyle. Fantastic Season. Had he played up front all season he would have been close to being top scorer and even player of the year
he'd a great season alright, but he was not exactly new to the league. last year was his fourth season with us since his move from verona in the lsl, and his third in the premier, so he doesn't actually qualify to the original postQuote:
Originally Posted by sullanefc
Conor Kenna for us (from Shels' U-21s). Quality player. Also Darren Quigley (Kildare County's U-21s?) and Willie Doyle (Bohs' U-21s) if he can break his scoring duck early on...
I didn't realise he was around that long. What were ye feeding him last season :D Technically it was Kevin Doyle's second season I suppose so I can't count him either then. No new players really stood out in the league. Maybe Danny Murphy, Cork's left backQuote:
Originally Posted by ColinR
For us it was Chris O'Connor, he's 1st real full season with us and he was outstanding. He he keeps his rapid progression up i fear we'll loose him to a club over the Irish Sea
Have to say that I don't even remember O'Brien when he played against Bohs.
BOhs best young player was Stephen Ward.
think pa purcell for waterford deserves mention. went to waterford from limerick. had outstanding season. was with pats for while dolan didnt give him look in but has shown them in last season he is well able for premier. ;)
Agree..Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry
Glad to hear it! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry
Nominations so far:
Damian Dupuy (galway city)
Killian Brennan (derry city)
Mark O'Brien (shamrock rovers)
Danny Murphy (cork city)
Joe Gamble (cork city)
Alan Moore (shels)
Nominations so far:
Damian Dupuy (galway city)
Killian Brennan (derry city)
Mark O'Brien (shamrock rovers)
Danny Murphy (cork city)
Joe Gamble (cork city)
Alan Moore (shels)
Id go for those 3, but if I had to pick one it would probably be Moore! :(
Not to put down a Shels player and all but people outside of Shels really over rate Alan Moore imo. He was outstanding in some European games yeah but the majority of his league form was pretty poor. Now he had played around 15 months straight football in fairness to him, but he has alot to prove this year.
ill nominate stephen o donnell who had a great first half of a season for us scoring a lot of important goals from midfield.
True, top keeper, top bloke.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roo69
Outside Bray, Damian Dupuy.
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Originally Posted by adamcarr
who the feck are galway city ?? :confused:
have to agree with this as well :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Terry
Killian Brennan - thought he was very good and now going full time should get even better
Joe Gamble and Mark O'Brien were the outstanding players for me.
O'Brien especially
Ahem, and Jalmard Kulsten (Limerick FC). :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
Conor Kenna (UCD) came from Shels U21's and was outstanding last season. Even though it was in the 1st Division, he kept many strikers quiet and is one to watch out for in the Premier Division this season.
What about 1st division Chris Breen for No.1
If I haven't heard of him foesn't get in Poll. Only the best 1st division players would be included.
maybe theres meant to be a / there, he played for Cork City too ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry
If you haven't heard of a player he doesn't get in? How do you who the best 1st division players are? Surely the fans of first division clubs would know since they go to matches. On what basis is Dupuy included, but Breen Kulsten and O'Connor excluded? :confused: The eL doesn't have 12 teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
this isnt a democracy, damnit, its his poll he can do what he likesQuote:
Originally Posted by LFC in Exile
Absolutely - but isn't it ironic to say on a post that includes a poll that this isn't a democracy. :) Just saying that the poll is not very representative if he is loading the nominations. Don't get me wrong, I don't really care - it is just symptomatic of the general ambivalence towards the First Division. :ball:Quote:
Originally Posted by GavinZac
yeah its great, the people can have their say and it wont change a damn thing, Cillian Lordan is still the best new-comer :DQuote:
Originally Posted by LFC in Exile
Surprise, Surprise. Two Cork City players in the shortlist! I dont know how you can put Joe Gamble in it!
I think Kulsten should definitely be added- he looked very good the few times I saw him.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
Why not? Gamble was excellent when he got into the team, its no coincidence that City had their best run of the season once he got in the team. He got my vote anywayQuote:
Originally Posted by bambi
who would you put in instead?Quote:
Originally Posted by bambi
Respect my Authority Damnit!!!
;)
i read that in eric cartman's voice. im such a child :(Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
i voted for joe gamble
I would vote for Danny Murphy who i thought was excellent for Cork City or as per me post above i would give it to Conor Kenna (or he should at least make the shortlist). He's a very good young defender who had an excellent season imo.
What about Michael Funston / Chris Breen :confused:
Ndo should be on the list well ahead of Alan Moore. Far better player imo.