QuoteOriginally Posted by Terry
If Barry had started, who would you have left on the bench??? Dave or Damien??
Having started the season with serious promotion aspirations, the harsh reality of a sobering mid-table joust is what awaits the players of Dundalk and Galway United in Oriel Park this evening (7.45pm).
Unfortunately United have performed erratically this term and last weekend's capitulation was a harrowing experience for the players who were dismantled by an impressive Finn Harps.
United's lack of aggression in midfield is the main reason why the club will be playing in the first division next season. United lost their shape and direction before totally collapsing against Harps.
It was a cruel evening for Galwegians. Though Nigel Keady and Davie O'Dowd battled vigorously throughout, few of their colleagues accepted responsibility against the table-toppers. Why Barry Moran was left on the bench was baffling, considering so many of the starting 11 have repeatedly flattered to deceive.
Unfortunately the canyon sized void that emerged once Frannie Carter left the team has yet to be filled. Mark Herrick continues to be troubled by injury, while Colin Fortune, despite a resilient performance against UCD, was completely eclipsed in the past few games. The ineffectual Adrian Carberry has failed to contribute in the past fortnight also as United continue to slip into mid-table mediocrity.
Two seasons ago Alan Murphy and Moran inspired the Tribesmen in a memorable play-off success against Harps, but clearly United have failed to build on that reasonable season. United now need to regroup and the ever competitive Tony Mannion will be eager that his charges can summon a positive performance against Dundalk.
Despite recruiting heavily, Dundalk struggled in the early weeks of the season and have been unable to stitch a sequence of favourable results together. They lost in Cobh last Saturday and United should pinch a victory in Oriel Park. Skipper Keady, Mixie Harty, Damien Dupuy, and Moran may emerge as key protagonists tonight.
If Barry had started, who would you have left on the bench??? Dave or Damien??
Just spoke to Derek O'Brien a while ago. He's not even travelling to tonight's game due to his injury so it looks like Cabsy will be playing again tonight
If Barry had started, who would you have left on the bench??? Dave or Damien??
Dave runs likes there is no tomorrow so how about trying him on the left wing in dereks place? It was a known fact that when he played for sligo he was more of a provider than a goalscorer??
about Barry is crazy.We were on a good run when Tony brought Barry instead of David in Sligo and he had nightmare.Davie and Damien are definitely the best combo as they complement each other while Barry is a me feiner and will not pass the ball much like Derek on the wing.Its the same journalist Cian O'connell who goes on constantly about how Barry should be in the Team even ehen we won four in a row with Damo and Davie scoring 10 goals between them he was still on about Barry.
We need at least 5 new players for next year if we are to have any chance of Promotion if there is any!!!!!!!!!!!
gufct,
i agree with you 100% in your above comment
As for signing at least 5 new players. Have you any suggestions??
Fisrt, keep Damo !!!!
Absolutely, but from what I hear he is heading back to france at the end of the season. United have been offering him some very attractive packages, but to no avail.
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