QuoteWhat's the bad blood? Never seen anything in this league that can't be fixed with more moneyOriginally Posted by micls
Never a chance of McCormack going to Dundalk. Bad blood there apparently, could have gone elsewhere though. Morrissey signed up too. Both 2 year contractsJust found out from my impeccable sauces what cork gave to keep McCormack out of dundalks clutches.
What's the bad blood? Never seen anything in this league that can't be fixed with more money
I saw that Morrissey signed alright, I was just wondering who the other one of the "two of the best midfeilders in the league" was along with McCormack.
If there's bad blood it's even more confusing the absolute load thats been shot at mccormack today.
I reckon sir stephen kenny has played a blinder here.
Not sure tbh. Some prior issue that had him saying he wouldn't play for ye. Not sure if it's an issue with an individual or not. But sure, enough of an increase in money would fix most things I'd imagine. I'd say there's probably not much of a difference between what both clubs would offer him though. Although rumour does say Shep has gotten a big wage increase to tempt him away. Never know what to believe with these things though
If you're trying to imply Morrissey isn't one of the best midfielders in the league we're watching different games! Wouldn't swap him and McCormack for anyone, great partnership.
No idea what McCormack is getting, not overly bothered. Our most important player/signing. Glad it's sorted.
I assume the lims fan is trying to fish there, implying McCormack is now in huge money. What that has to do with dundalk is anyone's guess..
Great little player for Rovers in his day, and always conducted himself with grace. Glad he got a league winners medal.
Was he not played at the back for cork tho, instead of midfield?
He is a holding midfielder for Cork is he not?
Played at right back and centre back at the start of the season to cover for injuries. Moved into midfield shortly after and was a revelation.
Started at the back, mostly right back, because we were short players there and we were trying to fit him and Bolger and Morrissey in. Quickly became clear he needed to play in the middle though and Bolger needed to be benched. To relegate one I our best players of recent years to the bench showed how good he was. He was absolutely immense and any game he doesn't start we play a lot worse. Most important player for next year for me.
Nonsense about McCormack. Day after we won the league in 2014 he was in the pub with all the Dundalk players the next day. Ive seen him around town with SOD and John Mountany many times, so their is obvs no bad bloos
I've no idea about any bad blood but there is a huge difference between getting on with players and getting on with clubs, especially in this league
Agree with that. My guess is that because he's a local lad but has never played for us the "bad blood" rumour surfaced. He's had an exceptional season and is a major re-signing for Cork but the truth is in the previous 4 seasons he wouldn't have got near the Dundalk midfield.
Maybe he was shafted by the previous regime, who wasn't?
A comment born of ignorance.
McCormack has been a good signing by Cork, but it is nonsense to allege that there is bad blood with Dundalk.
Wishful thing, perhaps.
The 'bad blood' stuff is born from him never being involved with Dundalk FC yet he is local. There was issues between Dundalk FC and Dundalk Schoolboys League in the past and as McCormacks move to Manchester United was from his schoolboy club rather than via Dundalk FC people put 2 and 2 together and have made 5. Some youngsters had chosen to play with Shels as a pathway to the youth ranks abroad over Dundalk and that isnt bad blood either, its just what they saw as the best chance at the time. Dundalk have made approaches to sign him but he moved from Italy to the league champions of the time and had the run in Europe with Rovers, Pats were champions when moving again after the Rovers stint so why drop down a level to Dundalk at that time. His stock fell a bit with St Pats and he chose Derry supposedly as game time at Dundalk, then champions, would be limited. Cork were very astute to sign him as he was very good at Derry too even with changes in management etc. I dont know if Dundalk tried to sign him for 2017 but i suspect not as Clifford was signed for role that McCormack plays and O'Donnell too when fit (Shields too of course). Looking back McCormack signing rather than Clifford and the season would have been very different as not only did we miss someone to fill the O'Donnell role, McCormack was standout in the games against us and what we lacked when O'Donnell was injured. Dundalk would certainly try to turn his head and it would be no surprise if Cork have splashed the cash to keep him.
Last edited by Nesta99; 27/10/2017 at 11:50 PM.
McCormack re-signs for Cork because he contributed immensely to Cork's title success/and in return Cork offer decent length of contract/wages etc. etc.
Half of the players in the Premier Division are mates with each other/have been previous teammates/or know each other from having pints - any socialising with each other means zero and is hilarious to suggest that's an influence.
He's from Louth so I'm sure if Dundalk offered similar conditions he would have gone there without hesitation but his current style of football suits Cork more than Dundalk. Dundalk/Kenny have not made same offer so he's made a very good decision from a professional standpoint and best of luck to him.
The Leinster Senior League needs a strong Bohemians
Agree 100% with Dell.
There is a perceived notion among some LOI fans that there is bad blood between McCormack and Dundalk fc and i think it came from a few posts that originated from Orielweb a long long(long long) time ago and it's totally untrue.
We already have players here that fill his role and style and i doubt SK had ant interest in signing him.
If there wasn't bad blood before that might start it.
Dinny and Eoin Wearen signed for Bohs tonight
Akinade being heavily touted by Waterford, full time 12 month contract offered.Dundalk also competing
Same last year when he reportedly had been signed by Sligo and the other Rovers had an offer in for him .May well stay with Bohs if so many other players are re -signing.
Hopefully Ward signs too , class player for us but no one else.
Sule, player of the year, well deserved.
I'd say "the other Rovers" had a bid in for him alright.
It would probably be really hard for Dundalk to be 'competing' with Waterford - at least I sincerely hope so
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