Who is going to win the 2021 League
So my take on this for next year (Listed below in likely finishing order this year...)
Major Caveat is that as per usual in LOI transfers over the next 4 months can make predictions now look pretty stupid
Shamrock Rovers Prediction 1st
Assuming we retain most of our team we have to be in with a massive chance of retaining the league.
Obviously Jack B is a big factor but even without him (add 1 or 2) we have a big shout.
Bohemians Prediction 3rd
Bohs have had a great season but i think have overachieved a bit with several smash and grab or narrow wins which will be hard to repeat.
Huge respect for Long so if he is still there maybe he can repeat.
With Dalymount being pushed out and the Tolka move being delayed Long may have a bigger budget next year to help courtesy of the Doherty money
Dundalk Prediction 2nd
Which Dundalk?? making a prediction on Dundalk now is like betting on the Ante Post for Cheltenham next March without knowing is your horse even going to run.
Do they sign back a lot of this team?? new lads from the States??
On the basis of the players still under contract and assuming P6 still around they will probaby still have a budget that will allow them compete.
Even signing back a few will give them the core of a super squad.
Have serious doubts about FG
Waterford Prediction 4th
If Power stays with it and Murphy up front (and in goals :) ) they will be compeititive.
Pats Prediction 6th
Hard to keep signing new teams, don;t expect much improvement
Sligo Prediction 7th
Bit like Pats hard to see much improvement but in this league one or two players can make the difference and they will have another year of Buckos influence
Derry Prediction 5th
Really poor this year was amazed to see Devine getting an extension on his contract, don't see how he has earned it. Derry should improve but will they....If Devine was given an extension maybe it means he is going to be backed with a bigger budget
Harps/Shels lets wait and see.........although if Harps stay up i don't see them being relegated next year