QuoteBoth of them on their best day I would take Bolger over Shields 100%.
After all the self praise - you definitely need to getting a trophy together that has some meaning, made from all the r-up medals - Break the duck!Originally Posted by patrickccfc
Both of them on their best day I would take Bolger over Shields 100%.
I'm a fan of Chris Shields and I think he's found a role where he's hugely effective for Dundalk, but man to man Bolger is a more well-rounded player.
I had forgotten Greg Bolger played for Dundalk. How many appearances did he make for them and when?
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
You may have a point Charlie, but another thing to consider is, Shields was on his way out of Oriel when Kenny arrived as he didn't think he was suited to playing in a central MF role in a standard 4-4-2. Then he got a role which he made his own, playing in front of the back 4, as the team changed to a 4-2-3-1 role and better coaching saw him pass the ball with better quality then immediately get back into position. Shields does have a weakness, scoring goals and dribbling at times, but overall his improvement over the last 3 years has been very good. Bolger is better at scoring and will cover a lot of ground, his weakness is he can be inconsistent, discipline is poor at times, and can go through some games doing very little.
Martinho II, he played under Foster during 2011, missed almost half the season or close to with injury, a lot of Dundalk fans would argue he didn't tackle too much that season, and it was no surprise that he left to join Pats for 2012.
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On his best day I would take Keith Treacy over most current league players - but currently he is not worth a registration form.
Bolger has shown both excellence and indifference (not to mention ill-discipline) over the last couple of seasons. Given the choice I'd opt for Chris Shields in my squad without a moments hesitation
Anyone know if Fagan is looking to move from Pats, or is he expected to re-sign for them for 2016?
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He has another season on his contract.
Theres a prize for bringing the most fans you know
Didn't realise he signed a two year deal last season.
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Patrick McEleney supposed to have signed for Dundalk but nothing official from any of the parties involved.
we are apparently in talks with Micheal Schlingermann about a possible move! its on our forum.
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
Where would McEleney play for Dundalk? Isn't he a no10 or does can he wide too?
I know there's a decent chance Dundalk will lose one or both of Towell and Horgan, but if they got McEleney (who does seem v gifted from watching him on Soccer Republic) how do you see Dundalk shaping up next season. Will Finn drop back into the middle and take Towell's spot if Towell moves and leave the no10 spot open for McEleney.
He's already signed for Rovers
Here on a technicality.
Unless there's a press release in the next hour or so he hasn't signed anything with Rovers yet. De Town, Rovers and Drogs are talking to him over signing or re-signing for next season. But as far as I'm aware he is still weighing up his options.
Could well have done. Not signing for Peterborough anyway.
Towell to Peterborough?
they already offered Towell a contract last yr but he turned it down. i suspect he's on v good money at Dundalk and doesn't want another failed stint abroad so he'll hold out for a club that he thinks is just right - prob holdin out for a Championship offer.
On mad wages too, apparently.
About as likely as Bristol Rovers...
Dundalk in talks with Billy Dennehy apparently. I know City are interested in Bermingham,Chambers and Fagan. I think it would cost the club to much to take Fagan off Pats as he still has a year to run on his contract. I would think Shane Duggan might come back to Cork as well and maybe Ian Turner. Mceleney also linked to us and Dundalk after his move to Peterbourough fell through. I think City should do everything in their power to hold onto Holohan, the lad never got going with us last year bar a few games in which he played really well. City fans cant understand why JC didn't play him more, but as someone on here already said JC is not brave enough. This will not be good enough for City fans this coming season though as other clubs are going to be stronger than last season. Dundalk still the team to beat though regardless IMO.
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