Premier & First Division Predictions - 2024

**sbgawa** · 22/12/2024, 8:00 AM

Pats normally win the pre season but with Kenny in charge there might be more substance to their challenge. At the moment I'd make them favourites but a lot will depend on how we replace farrugia and Kenny in particular

**placid casual** · 22/12/2024, 4:25 PM

Think shels are the big winners in the off season they've signed well. I'd have them as favourites with Rovers 2nd favourites.
Kenny and Farrugia will be a loss, less so Hoare & Kavanagh.
Thankfully towell is off the books so a financial gain there
Looks like McGinty is coming in to replace Pohls, I'll wait before making judgement on the grant signing.

**Knocklyonhoop** · 22/12/2024, 9:29 PM

Some good signings ye, but still can�t see past Rovers, Pats for top 2. Order of which depends on Rovers� final squad but Shels look double digits behind that Pats squad for me

Wouldn�t be surprised if Shels weren�t top 3 tbh

**outspoken** · 23/12/2024, 8:51 AM

O'Kane and Kelly are two "interesting" signings. Wouldn't have been impressed with O'Kane, personally think he's way too light and lacks in end product. Kelly is a 1 good game in 10 type player and now injury prone on top of it. Of course duff must know a good winger when he sees one and may turn these lads around

**EatYerGreens** · 23/12/2024, 2:29 PM

Do we not need a new 2025 Prediction thread? Or can I still win this one if I make a wild guess that Shels will end up 2024 champions?

**oriel** · 24/12/2024, 8:53 PM

Yes, defo need one.

I`m going to start by taking a wild forecast and Shels fans won't thank me, I think they may have done a Leicester City, one off job, and I think they might even finish 4th next season. They will also take joy in rubbing my nose in it if it turns out very wrong !

Rovers / Pats should be straight shoot out, and whatever Derry City turn up who knows, but I can't see past these 3 for now, Derry no chance of winning it, but should be top 3.

FD - Who knows. Possibly Dundalk, but this is a whole new ball game - first time in the div since 2008, long time out of it to navigate a return and games won't be easy.

PD relegation - this is fascinating who will finish 10th, someone has to, could be one least expected or maybe not, I know who I think will finish last but lets see how that pans out !!!

**legendz** · 29/12/2024, 7:12 PM

Amused by Treaty and Longford supporters going on to the Kerry forum predicting the end of the world. Kerry only have confirmed 5 re-signings so far. The second half of last season does not inspire confidence.

**joey B** · 30/12/2024, 6:19 AM

Originally Posted by EatYerGreens

Do we not need a new 2025 Prediction thread? Or can I still win this one if I make a wild guess that Shels will end up 2024 champions?

We need a new thread!!

**pineapple stu** · 30/12/2024, 8:49 AM

We have a new thread (kind of)

**nr637** · 07/01/2025, 2:48 PM

Cobh sign Shane Griffin from Shel's, I think that's their 6th player in. New owners FC32 are really showing their intentions. The new manager must have been given a clear project with their backing and promotion at all costs!

Are Cobh working with a full-time set-up now with all the new players. The Manager is definitely on a full-time contract, I suppose several of the players maybe similar.

Anyone in the know with a comment.

**Kiki Balboa** · 18/01/2025, 10:10 AM

As things stand, can't see how Dundalk can get promoted.

Way too thin of a squad to go a full season with.

Hopefully incomers soon.

**nr637** · 21/01/2025, 11:08 AM

Based on player transfers so far, you would have to say Rovers, Shels and St.Pats for the Premier League while the First Division, you could say Cobh Ramblers & Dundalk!