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Quiet here eh.. how many more is the question.
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http://eleven-a-side.com/eircomleagu...p?newsid=25674
Quiet here eh.. how many more is the question.
A significant number I'd image, as we get a more realistic budget.Quote:
Originally Posted by PAURO 7
Yeah I expect a few more to go also...nothing on our site about it
Really annoyed seeing Dan going.
nothing updated in ages.... Signing all three from Drogs last season in one go, and they're all gone elsewhere. Danny O'Connor moving to Rovers, i can somehow understand but as for the other two, what does Bray have to offer that we don't. I dont know but its looking a bit bleak unless the Polish guys Mathews has his eye on turn out to be useful.
It’s unlikely to stop at that either, there’s rumors’ concerning 2 or 3 others on the way out as well.
It’s looking like the Polish option might have to be a runner after all. More likely I’d say we’ll have a team made up of the best of the U21’s from last year and a couple of lads released from contracts elsewhere.
Gough and Cronin were poor offered us nothing, Bray can have them its no loss to us. As for Danny he was played out of position most of the season and looked lost when he was there. Good footballing head but no pace anymore, played best as centre half but we have 3 centre halfs better than him if we keep them IMO (Doc, Paiso and brennan). If we are to cut the wage bill these are the type of players that we need to let go, we need to try hang on to the sppine of the team and as far as i am concerned the 3 players that have left so far were not up to the standard.
the players I heard that I def hear are stayin are...
the two goalies
sean prunty
davy byrne
paiso
mooney
freeman
murph
baker
sad day but its for the best I suppose...
They're all staying? Money has to be gotten somewhere in fairness, it has to be done.
It was always likely with the implosion of attendances, and the wage demands of players in the league. Not sure I'm entirely comfortable with bringing in yellow packs though. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sorbothegreek
one of the section o gang heard this from a reliable source.. he told me this at the weekend..
Heard what now? That the above players are staying?
spill it man!Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
I’d say there’s no guarantee with anyone at the club Marty, including all of the above. If a reasonable offer came in for any of the lads on contract I’d say that would have to be considered to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
theres a rumour on another thread that now Pat Fenlon has quit Shels, Mathews may go there... it couldnt happen. could it?Quote:
Originally Posted by sorbothegreek
Im sure it could but would shels really be interested? Doubtful Id say
Don't think Matthews to Shels is a runner. With Fenlon citing the money problems at Shels as his reason for leaving, you could hardly see Matthews leaving his job in the bank or even taking a career break to go there unless Shels went back part time.
Dean Fitzgerald is apparentally heading Glentoran direction......maybe we can get a few of you boys up after our UCD visit!
What UCD visit is this?
Remember there were some Glens fans at the game against us in Flancare.
True. although I'd classify that as more of a Longford visit. Unless they want to make a regular occasion of watching UCD-Longford half-time games. :eek:
Heard Alan Kirby gone to St. Pats on radio also
Fitzgerald has signed for the Glens today according to the BBC.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...sh/6168163.stm
Hopefully turns out to be just what are midfield is missing at the moment.
Section O sponsorship money well spent then. Thanks for all you've done for us Deano, best of luck. Revolving door time. who's next....
Kirbs to ST Pats.
Thanks Alan for six great seasons and the memories, notably the Cup Final goal against the Blahs. Our best player these last few seasons, its inevitable he'd be a wanted man. Best of luck with Pat's Kirbs, you'll be missed. who's next then... ????
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Originally Posted by Stanley Chan
you are very welcome to stanley chan... longford dont want us!:eek:
gutted to see the lads go.... end of an era beckons..
the section o sponsorship jinx continues..
2004 season garto gone following pre season
2005 andy myler gone a season and a half later
2006 now deano
whatever next?
Now Mathews seemingly on the way too. Cant say i blame him too much really. he must be as ****ed off as we are. Last man out, please switch off the lights. :(
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Originally Posted by PAURO 7
And leaving a sinking ship behind. The players leaving means that it doesnt matter who is the mngr next yr itl be relegation battle all the way. He wouldnt go when we want him to go and then when hes needed the most he decides to jump ship. COWARD!
FFS, make up your mind. The situation would be the same regardless of who the manager is. After that statement Sonic, I expect not a peep of the Matthews Out stuff next season if he stays. And I thought the solution to all our problems was Matthews going - Talk about damned if does, damned if he doesn't. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic
And no word yet.... we are now rudderless, leaderless and up sh!t creek without a paddle? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic
Are you going to be next season's Waterford? Are you actually in debt or are you just predicting that you can't carry on paying the same wages anymore? How the heck did you pay €10k for Robbie Martin?
I sure as hell hope not. :( If Mathews goes, will the Polish guys he's been thinking of signing still sign for us?Quote:
Originally Posted by Poor Student
It's about looking harder for value for money players. We have a bit of debt alright and paying over-inflated wages isnt going to help clear any of it plus you have to run the thing in a proper manner and not spend multiples of what you're bringing in. Bring it in first then spend it.
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Originally Posted by Macy
Thats not what im saying macy. You all think that the man is such a hero. Not that things are going bad where is our so called hero now. About to run off to the club he loves so much SHELS! And i hope he does go by the way. If you read my post carefully it says he wouldnt go when we wanted him to go now he is running when things get a bit tough thats what im saying.
On the Cork forum, there's a score for Longford of 284 in the off-field stuff for next season. That's lower than anyone bar Shels. Longford's score is unrecorded anywhere else that I've seen, so don't know if it's accurate or not, but if so, it's be kind of worrying. Whatever about the fact that it's a stupid way to decide a new league, the process did seem to give some sort of indication as to how well or otherwise clubs were being run.
cant see the thread without logging in and cant be arsed to do it. What were the scores? Will the results be made public? Off the field? what criteria is for that?Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Up on the main eL forum now.
lads lads lads..
The words of wisdom I dealt you all at the tail end of last season when Digger , Dillon , Ferguson & co.. headed for Dublin as a result of "The Blaggard" Matthews underhanded ways has finally come back to bite you were it hurts...After you all backing Matthews up for ridding the club of loyal servants those of whom had great success with The Town..The coward is jumping ship..He tried to add his own blend gettin rid of the loyal players and bringing in the wanderers of the Eircom League...I feel sad for the Town as they are a brilliant club..but I am delighted that Alan Matthews has been exposed at last..New gaffer I suggest should be The Digger..who knows what the club is all about and would be able to keep the spirit in the camp..
Long live da Town..down with Judas..!!