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PFAI list out today….
SOD to Dundalk and Clancy to Pats is my early call.
I know he just won the cup, but how would Pats fans rate SOD? From the outside he looks to have done an incredible job.... From what I read, contract negotiations seem to have only started recently with him. If thats the case, I cant understand why he was not offered a new deal in like May or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
Mind I think Clancy would be a great fit for Pats too, if he is giving time.
I think that's the case also. All has been very quiet in Drogheda since the season ended and Clancy is destined to move on eventually. I think he's loyal enough to not go to Dundalk however but will jump at any of the other clubs. If he does stay in Drogheda its looking like he could end up with a poor squad and he might not be as attractive this time next year so I reckon he's keen to go asap. As long as he doesn't go to Dundalk Drogheda fans can have no complaints.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
If O’Donnell doesn’t go to Dundalk then it’ll be Clancy. Loyalty is all well and good but he’d be moving from a part time team to a full time team with a bigger budget.Quote:
Originally Posted by boynemunich
Personally I’d be happy with either of those as manager.
There is a couple of scenarios that could play out. I was very sceptical when SOD first took over but he was done a great job with help from Alan Matthews who to a large degree is a unsung hero. I hope SOD doesn’t think that he brought the club as far a he can. He could be of that opinion. I think this season is a good as any reasonable fan could hope for. I cant see us challenging for a league title in the near future. I’d hate to see a new team and coach next year but what will be will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa
Does SOD have his Pro badges by now, or would whoever signs him also have to sign someone else to tick the box for that?
Doesn’t have them afaik that’s how Alan Mattews got involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by sidewayspasser
Shane McEleney signing for Derry. That's a weird one.
Big loss for us,been great since he came in,didn’t expect youse to be in for him but maybe Patrick being back played a part….Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
He certainly looks a better player than when he left us a fair while ago now and as said above seems to have been good for Harps so I am happy enough with that, solid back up and decent fella to have about the place.
Another local lad back in the fray. That's at least 3 local lads they've signed in the last few weeks. That can only help building the connection with the fans too.Quote:
Originally Posted by DCWA
I just pray we don't take the **** with getting the bulk of the squad signed up again. Most of them are out of contract and I've literally heard several of them say that they want to stay, so the sooner we act the better. It's been a long time since we finished a season and I was more worried about who we could keep rather than bring in, makes a refreshing change for now.
Presumably you'll be signing no-one until there's a manager confirmed though?
Tell that to Anto Breslin!Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Should know what the story is with SOD by the end of the week anyway so in either case there'll be time to sort things, more so just meant not leaving it til the middle of pre-season with numerous players like we have done previously and giving other teams ample time to pounce.
Although it could yet happen, I would be somewhat underwhelmed by Clancy if he came to Dundalk.
However its clear O'Donnell is no 1 target, and DFC appear to have made a counter offer to him, as it looked like he was all set to remain at Pats this am.
Would imagine he will make his choice over the coming days, as heard DFC want this sorted well before Friday.
Always had a kind of dislike for Matthews if I’m honest, maybe not entirely rational. Hard to know how much is down to him. I always thought of him as a long ball merchant, but that’s d3finitely not us this year. Wouldn’t like to see him take over if SO’D does go. Hope fully he won’t. Clancy an interesting suggestion if we do end up in the market, but still a bit of an unknown quantity for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
Vinny Perth has left Dundalk.
If Longford could afford him would be a bit of a coup for them.
Perth surely a decent shout to replace Clancy at Drogheda?
We've been taking our time to announce who's got the job, applications closed a few weeks ago. I posted earlier in the thread that someone told me that they heard he was coming here. Not someone I hear from too often and they would know VP. I wouldn't expect them to be in regular contact but who knows? Haven't seen or heard of any other names.Quote:
Originally Posted by DCSIL