Ferguson would have been off to Germany or Italy for sure. Plenty of clubs from continent starting to look at LOI players more and more.
Jack Byrne is probably the only realistic LOI callup for the foreseeable, as he is definitely starting to find form again. He's still the kind of player we really lack in an Ireland jersey too. A bit of creativity in unlocking defences is sorely lacking.
Chris Forrester might have been an option a couple of years ago, and probably should have got a cap when he was doing well at Peterborough, but Hoolahan was still an option then in a similar role, so it's understandable why he didn't. His time is probably passed now though as he turned 30 in December past. A pity though, as he's very much in the camp of 'what could have been'.
Whatever about Azaz, as I don't know an awful lot about him if I'm being honest, but Mandriou couldn't lace Byrnes boots when they're both on form. I don't see Mandriou going beyond a lower level Championship player.
https://kesslereffect.bandcamp.com/album/kepler - New music. It's not that bad.
Danny and Jack are different players. Haven't seen much of Azaz but he looks promising. Really hoping Smallbone can deliver and yeah Moran getting into the Brighton squad is really encouraging. Zefi seems to be on the right track. Someone needs to be able to feed Ferguson. If we can get him service we are off to the races.
21 leagues and 25 cups.
If we're talking about Bohs McManus, then not a hope after what I saw on Friday when he came on. Looked like a lost puppy (not that it was easy to come into a side that was being bullied all over the pitch) but his lack of movement off the ball when Bohs needed something extra was a worry. A blip of course possibly.
Ferizaj didn't seem to do much, albeit he was only on a short while. Watts, Byrne & Burke's movement and touch was a joy to watch (that was hard to write).
And in reply to Nigel, without getting into it, I don't think a call-up for Forrester now would be in anyone's interests, not even the lad himself.
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Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!
It's a shame Byrne never built out his all round game beyond the creative side of it. Probably easier said than done but he could have been some player if he had.
He works really hard for the team as well these days. Puts in a serious shift in terms of pressing and regularly fills in to track men back. Even throws in a tackle when needed. I don't think he gets enough credit for his off the ball work out of possession to be honest. Obviously his primary job is to be in space to receive the ball and move us forward so that's what he spends most of his time doing but he's not out there just swanning around either. Never going to have the physicality to do much more defensively though.
21 leagues and 25 cups.
I honestly think certain players just don’t like being away from home. Keith Fahey comes to mind. Keith Treacy probably another who didn’t enjoy being away from Dublin
Both left home really young too
Out for a spell, got neglected, lay on the bench unselected.
From what I was told by an ex Pats stalwart, basic malnutrition and the result of having a body that struggled with the rigours of even a training session is most likely what stopped Chrissy kicking on.
He said he had so much talent but was dead at the end of a basic training session because he'd barely eaten a square meal in his life. Kinda sad, really. The guy loved him but implied this would always stand in his way.
Hes at the Preston Blackburn game today. Parrott ,Cannon and Szmodics all starting
How much longer does Kenny have left on his contract, and how much to buy him out?
End of the campaign I think?
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