Transfer Rumours 201X Season

**IsMiseSean** · 14/09/2017, 2:02 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

I think Sheppard is from Malahide area? might suit him travel wise but I wouldn't see him an auto starter, then again he would be a much better option than Tommy Stewart to take on, not even sure if there is much in this link to be fair.

I'd have Sheppard ahead of Connolly & Mountney in the wide areas for Dundalk.

**oriel** · 14/09/2017, 4:12 PM

You obviously haven't seen or read reports on Connolly's last 2 displays, he was outstanding in the second half v Pats and for the time he was on v Drogs, scored in each game and was a constant threat going forward while linking up perfectly with Gannon.

Mountney offers a more physical presence and is more experienced, so its good to have both for options. Sheppard would be another good option, but Dundalk's priority needs are an out and out striker, a central MF man, and a GK to challenge and eventually replace Rogers.

**El-Pietro** · 14/09/2017, 4:29 PM

Its easy to look good against the likes of Drogheda when they stand off you outside their own box like that. Has he ever played well against a good side?

**nigel-harps1954** · 14/09/2017, 4:54 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Connolly is woefully over-rated. His constant diving is embarrassing too.

**Ezeikial** · 14/09/2017, 6:15 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

Its easy to look good against the likes of Drogheda when they stand off you outside their own box like that. Has he ever played well against a good side?

It's a fair question - the "good sides" are probably limited to a handful of clubs in LoI and most European opposition and he remains unproven against this type of team so far.

He is certainly not the finished article, but the improvement from when he first arrived is significant. His performances in the last two games has been excellent. If he can continue this level of improvement especially in relation to ball control, work-rate and tactical awareness he can have a serious impact in the next 14 months

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Connolly is woefully over-rated. His constant diving is embarrassing too.

Some people over-rate him, so people under-rate him. I think he is an exciting prospect who has a lot of potential. Stephen Kenny tends to make few poor player judgments but time will tell whether he fulfills that potential

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 14/09/2017, 8:11 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

There was a bit in the Irish Sun today, Dundalk meant to be interested in Shane Supple from Bohs and Karl Sheppard from Cork. I think Sheppard is from Malahide area? might suit him travel wise but I wouldn't see him an auto starter, then again he would be a much better option than Tommy Stewart to take on, not even sure if there is much in this link to be fair.

Supple wont move usless hes allowed to keep playing gaa so doubt he'll go to Dundalk. I've always liked shep but if hes up front he has to be with someone he cant really be up there by himself, on the wing though he's far better than Connelly, might be behind Duffy but id say he'd start at Dundalk if he went there

**oriel** · 14/09/2017, 9:31 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

Its easy to look good against the likes of Drogheda when they stand off you outside their own box like that. Has he ever played well against a good side?

Think Connolly had a decent game start of season and scored v Rovers, also gave Gannon a tough few games last season if memory serves me right, I'd agree with Ezeikial, he's far from finished article, but he's adapting quite well and has improved since he joined Dlk in July. He's on 2.5 year contract too, so he can achieve plenty if he keeps working hard.

Dlk won't be taking Supple if he won't give up GAA, but as ever money can be a difference. I think Rogers still coaches gaa part time so there is always a way around these things.

**outspoken** · 15/09/2017, 6:08 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Connolly is woefully over-rated. His constant diving is embarrassing too.

His first touch is a foul

**ger121** · 16/09/2017, 1:27 PM

Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop

Supple wont move usless hes allowed to keep playing gaa so doubt he'll go to Dundalk. I've always liked shep but if hes up front he has to be with someone he cant really be up there by himself, on the wing though he's far better than Connelly, might be behind Duffy but id say he'd start at Dundalk if he went there

Could have sworn Supple stopped playing GAA this season. I know that Dinny has.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 16/09/2017, 2:06 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Could have sworn Supple stopped playing GAA this season. I know that Dinny has.

I heard thats why he didn't go to Dundalk at the start of this season. I know hes taken himself out of the Dublin frame but i thought he was still playing for a club

**oriel** · 05/10/2017, 9:55 PM

Karl Shephard to Dundalk seems to be gathering pace, either that or a clever contract negotiation on his part with Cork to get a better deal. He's not an out and out scorer but he has improved significantly on the wing.

What's the view from Cork fans?

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 05/10/2017, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Karl Shephard to Dundalk seems to be gathering pace, either that or a clever contract negotiation on his part with Cork to get a better deal. He's not an out and out scorer but he has improved significantly on the wing.

What's the view from Cork fans?

He's just started a night course in ucc apparently and i think he's going out with some lassie from cork so it would be a strange move from that pov.
Also seen Trevor Clarke linked with Dundalk which made me chuckle a bit, not in a million years will that happen.

**sbgawa** · 06/10/2017, 4:45 AM

Lol not in a million euro

**micls** · 06/10/2017, 5:44 AM

Shep is one of the best wingers in the league, but he's not a striker. Would be gutted to lose him, but wouldn't exactly be shocked if he wanted to move closer to home. Depends on the money I'd imagine

**nr637** · 06/10/2017, 8:23 AM

Originally Posted by oriel

Karl Shephard to Dundalk seems to be gathering pace, either that or a clever contract negotiation on his part with Cork to get a better deal. He's not an out and out scorer but he has improved significantly on the wing.

What's the view from Cork fans?

Heard he is starting a law degree course in UCC and he and his partner who works and lives in Cork City, if that will affect him moving to Dundalk!