Where do Longford Town FC go from here?

**Dillo** · 10/11/2004, 8:49 AM

We certainly didn't show the same appetite for victory last night but it was a job well done and another three points in the bag. Let's face it, Dublin City are first division material. They done exceptionally in getting to the premier in the first instance but such a club, with minimal support and no home ground do nothing to enhance the reputation of the EL and therefore belong in the first division. John Martin is finally making his mark and proving his worth to the Longford. Going off the point slightly, I think it's marvellous to see Finn Harps back where they belong, a club with great support and tradition and their recent promotion should really revitalise soccer interest in the North West and surrounding areas.
As for Longford Town, I am hoping we can finish this season out with a bang and return next season a resurgent and determined outfit with a few additional quality signings on show. After our performance against Shels on saturday night, a lot of people are very optimistic about our chances of further success next season. Fingers crossed!

**Flea** · 10/11/2004, 6:17 PM

Could somebody give thir ratings of each player for last nights game

**Dillo** · 11/11/2004, 7:17 PM

That game was a couple of nights ago now so doubt my ratings would be accurate. We were solid at the back though. Johnny Martin did well apart from his two goals. It was by no means a great performance but a comfortable three points in the end.
Expecting at least a draw from the Brandywell on Saturday night. Dublin City managed to take all three points off them up there but Derry have picked up considerably since that. We should be taking three points from Waterford the following wednesday but they'll be wanting revenge for that 'smash and grab' victory in Lansdowne back a few weeks ago!

Drogs at home the following Saturday won't be easy but seeing it's the final game of the campaign I'm expecting us to go out with a bang, a bumper crowd and of course three points to cap off a memorable season!

**Dillo** · 17/11/2004, 8:21 AM

Hoping for three more points tonight just to rub it into Ratface and co!

Two cups and a fifth place finish would go down well for this season I suppose.
Hear Willie Bruton could be on his way to Flansiro by the end of the season with Kirby returning to Waterford? Any truth in these rumours? Bruton would be a good addition to the squad but I'd hate to see Kirbs depart.

**Terry Phelan** · 17/11/2004, 9:32 AM

That rumour was floating about at the Dublin City game,that Bruton was on his way to the Flansiro.Could be a load sh it though.He'd be a fantastic buy.
I honestly couldn't see kirby leaving Longford now,i'm sure is very settled at this stage wiyh family,job with Flancare etc....
I dont think he'd want to miss out in European footie either.What have Waaaaaaterford got to offer em sere? ?
I couldn't see a dignified gentlemen like kirby getting on with that scumbag reynolds!!!!

**Longfordian** · 17/11/2004, 12:20 PM

Kirby says the only way he'll go to Waterford is if Longford dont want him any more, i dont think that day has arrived yet..He told Reynolds this too when Reynolds was on to him, again..

**max power** · 17/11/2004, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Kirby says the only way he'll go to Waterford is if Longford dont want him any more, i dont think that day has arrived yet..He told Reynolds this too when Reynolds was on to him, again..

and why wasn't that piece of scum reported for tapping up players

**Longfordian** · 17/11/2004, 12:44 PM

If he's within the last six months of his deal he can talk to whoever he likes, and Kirbs' deal is up at the end of the season plus himself and Reynolds are friends anyway, they speak regularly.

**max power** · 17/11/2004, 12:48 PM

he's still scum

**Dillo** · 18/11/2004, 7:06 PM

Terrible to see the scumbag take a point off us last night. It's about all he's got off us though!

**Dillo** · 20/12/2004, 9:01 PM

Players linked with De Town so far:

Andy Myler, Dan O' Connor and Gary Cronin of Drogheda

Dave Morrison, Fergal Harkin and Darren Burke of Bohemians

This Lithuanian midfielder and the Crystal Palace number two goalkeeper

Young McNicholas of Athlone has joined us but any others being linked with De Town??
Nothing much to get excited about as of yet.

**max power** · 20/12/2004, 9:07 PM

Originally Posted by Dillo

Players linked with De Town so far:

Andy Myler, Dan O' Connor and Gary Cronin of Drogheda

Dave Morrison, Fergal Harkin and Darren Burke of Bohemians

This Lithuanian midfielder and the Crystal Palace number two goalkeeper

Young McNicholas of Athlone has joined us but any others being linked with De Town??
Nothing much to get excited about as of yet.

we are a part time club after all with a limited budget, you do the best with the money you have......fact.

**max power** · 21/12/2004, 9:09 AM

Originally Posted by Cop on

Bloody hell Max, would you change the bleeding record. You've been coming out with the same mantra for years. If we got a million in the morning, you'd come out with the same inane line zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

yeah i would because it will cost over 600k to finish the ground to european standards for next season.........

**Flea** · 21/12/2004, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Cop on

Bloody hell Max, would you change the bleeding record. You've been coming out with the same mantra for years. If we got a million in the morning, you'd come out with the same inane line zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Yeah we don't have a mil, do we

Max is right we are limited and any development on the transfer market is progress

**Longfordian** · 22/12/2004, 6:16 PM

Barring any last minute hitches we've apparently agreed a deal with Drogs for Myler and O'Connor, the players agreed terms a good while ago so hopefully the deal will be done soon, Gary Cronin is coming too

**Dillo** · 06/01/2005, 9:23 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Barring any last minute hitches we've apparently agreed a deal with Drogs for Myler and O'Connor, the players agreed terms a good while ago so hopefully the deal will be done soon, Gary Cronin is coming too

The deal still isn't done though!

Any word on the Lithuanian international??

**Longfordian** · 06/01/2005, 10:51 AM

The only hitch is getting Doolin to accept our offer, he initially told the players he would accept it but is now holding out for more, and threatening to keep the two lads for the U21s, they're willing to bide their time and are committed to coming here, I believe they've signed pre-contracts already. Once pre-season starts and Drogs have to start paying them, it won't make alot of sense to keep being awkward when there's a decent offer on the table. The Lithuanian fella is coming over for pre-season at his own expense so he can trial with the squad, worth having a look at him, it's not costing us anything as I believe he's being put up in Longford by connections

**Flea** · 07/01/2005, 5:24 PM

read the lithuanian post

**Dillo** · 12/01/2005, 8:17 AM

According to today's Star Town will finalise the signings of Drogheda's Andy Myler, Danny O' Connor and Gary Cronin later this week. How good are O'Connor and Cronin does anybody know?? Bit strange signing a trio like that from the one club if you ask me.

On a separate note, did anybody see yesterday's Star. Pictured on page 53 was Robbie Doyle of St. Pats with a stunning Fair City actress. Quite ironic as there's a rumour in circulation that actor Bella Doyle also of Fair City is an uncle of Robbie's.

**Longfordian** · 12/01/2005, 12:15 PM

O'Connor was their captain and is rated very highly by all Drogs fans, he was runner up in their player of the year..Cronin I know less about but he's a left sided player which is something we're short on