Exclusive! Sean Francis Put On The Transfer List!

**max power** · 03/08/2004, 10:39 AM

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No doubt Keegan has turned out to be a poor signing, and we'll just have to wait and see what the next spin to come out on the McGovern story. Maybe just the kick up the arse he needs this season.

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have yo say spot on there macy,Mcgovern came on last night and did well. if he is leaving the club then he's in the shop window and its in his interset to play well.

keegan wasn't the most inspired signing i'd agree there, but as bad as things get we should stay positive.

sad to see sean go, maybe it will all blow over....

**Pauro 76** · 03/08/2004, 11:19 AM

Wasnt at the game last night so cant comment on the performance, but selling Sean Francis would be a disgrace. To Kildare County? He could still do a job for a number of Premier outfits. I hear Digger and Murphy were arguing amongst themselves, i think thats more of a sign that they care more than anything else. But its all going wrong, and no one seems to have a clue how to stop it. I dont think a change of manager would help things, that'll leave us even more in the doo-doo...

**sorbothegreek** · 03/08/2004, 12:17 PM

Im not campaigning for a change of manager with what I was saying earlier on. At least not now. Im more saying that some of the criticism is warranted. Were in a hole at the moment and it appears to be getting worse not better.
The squad that we have should be better than second from bottom. It�s the biggest and on paper at least, the best squad we ever had. And its surely better than any that Kenny ever had.
I�ll support them 100% when im at the games as I know most of the people here will do. The thing is, at what stage is it too late for him to turn things round?

**Macy** · 03/08/2004, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by sorbothegreek

The squad that we have should be better than second from bottom. It�s the biggest and on paper at least, the best squad we ever had. And its surely better than any that Kenny ever had.

Strength of the squad is all relative I suppose - every other squad has progressed, with perhaps Pats now being the exception. Not only Bohs and Shels full time, now Drogs and Cark are as well, with Derry and Waterford following - relative to everyone else we've probably gone backwards (even if we're going forwards in terms of the squad year on year, nominally).

**Wiseguy** · 03/08/2004, 12:51 PM

A couple of things,
Keegan = Terrible signing and not required
Darragh Sheridan = Fcuking useless

Last nights team looked very settled at the back and front and centre midfield was pretty good.No width what so ever.Shane Barrett gave 110% last night but he has no left foot and i think he'd agree with that.Alan Kirby goes awol for to long in games and drifts in field to much which bunches everything up so when we are in possesion our options are limited.
Alan Matthews has to take some of the flak for what's going on at the moment.He could not be faulted for last night but he persists with players that any blind man will tell are not good enough.Murphy's form has dipped so here is my suggestion for the team.
Digger,
Garto, Paiso, Barry, Dillo
Martin, Fitzy, Vinny, Pruns
Lavine, Baker

Subs : Barrett, Spud, Pip, Dempsey, Kirby and hold on to Brian Mc & Francis

**Longfordian** · 03/08/2004, 1:28 PM

I dont know the full details of the Francis thing but from what i can gather, it's Francis that wants to go, rather than Mathews wanting rid of him. Alan Mathews has said before that he doesn't want to keep anyone that wants to leave, McGovern has decided he wants to stay and fight for his place, just hope Seanie decides similar, it could be sorted out yet, but to be honest the only way is down for Francis from here, he's 32 years old and getting slower. Players shouldn't throw tantrums because they're not picked, even if they are frustrated its up to them to show why they should be in the team

**max power** · 03/08/2004, 1:31 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

its up to them to show why they should be in the team

i think his goals from last season did that, thats what most people think. i personally don't want players at the club who don't want to be their, who does ???

but i do have time for sean and when given 90 mins a few times in a row i feel he can do a great job for the club. up front or on the right.

**Enda M** · 03/08/2004, 1:40 PM

matthews out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

techs · 04/08/2004, 7:03 PM

Was in England for the weekend and couldn't make the game(thank christ from the sounds of it) but then i come home to learn that sean francis the man who won us the cup last year is leaving. WHAT THE FCUK?
I cannot blame him for wanting to go he needs first team football but i have one question. Why isnt alan matthews giving him that? Francis is a legend he is god, given his game he could be the man to get us out of trouble but its looking like another managerial master stroke by matthews is gonna see francis leave.Why oh why?
Seanie if you do leave i wanna thank you for the 100% commitment you gave every time you wore our jersey. Thanks for the goals thanks for cup and most of all thanks for the memories. Francis you are god a living town legend. Best of luck with which ever path you choose. We will never forget you.
Ps MATTHEWS OUT

**the 12 th man** · 05/08/2004, 7:21 AM

finn harps are in for him according to the papers

**De Town** · 05/08/2004, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by the 12 th man

finn harps are in for him according to the papers

i also heard Kildare

**observer** · 05/08/2004, 2:01 PM

Once again we hear the standard Alan reaction that he wants to keep the player but the Sean dos'nt want to stay. This is as usual trotted out with a reminder from the club that players are not wanted who do not wish to play for the club. Surely the club must at some stage start asking WHY do players who gave hugh service up until recently now wish to go. Regardless of what Alan says it is because they feel hard done by this season in relation to team selection. In relation to young players it is because Alan made it very clear to them that they were not part of his plans. I am fed up of the s--t being put around castigating players to justify bad man management within the club. What happened with Brian McGovern was wrong, what happened with Adrian Murphy was wrong, what is now happening with Gary Murphy and Sean Francis is wrong. No wonder spirit in the camp is crap with players wondering who is next for the chop and subsequent public denouncing.
Negative! Negative! Negative! Yes I agree what is happening within the squad is very negative and what we say here only reflects that negativity. Retaining the ostrich tactic of head in the sand and everything is rosy in the garden does not help in the long run.

**max power** · 05/08/2004, 2:12 PM

spirit in the squad is fine, in the airport on the way home from vaduz they were in great spirits.....

seans problem is one on one and not a whole squad issue, gary murphy is a talent but is he ready for first team yet ?????

**sorbothegreek** · 05/08/2004, 2:42 PM

Whats the story with the transfer window, does anyone have the details?
If or when he goes, a replacement will definitely have to be brought in, and straight away.

**max power** · 05/08/2004, 2:44 PM

it began 1 aug AFAIK, when it ends i don't.

well said, but it will be hard enough to find.

**observer** · 05/08/2004, 4:23 PM

Obviously Skipper was'nt playing for Rovers at Inchicore then when Adrian netted during the short time he was on. As regards Gary he should have been released on loan earlier so that his game could develop while he remained a Longford Town player. Alan's ludicrous tactic, of denying him football elsewhere, will eventually lead to his permanent loss as it did in Adrian's case.
By the way how old is Skipper? If he is over 30 he will fit into Alan's youth policy and could be signed to bolster the defence.

**De Town** · 05/08/2004, 5:36 PM

If and when Seanie goes I would like us to sign Gary O'Neill from CHF.

**Enda M** · 05/08/2004, 6:13 PM

is he ready for the first team yet- max?? noone knows because we have only seen the play twice for the seniors last season. i say give him a run at some stage