Drogs boss refutes McManaman link

**ThatGuy** · 21/12/2005, 8:53 PM

http://www.elevenaside.com/droghedau...p?newsid=20558

Drogs boss refutes McManaman link

December 21, 2005

Drogheda United manager Paul Doolin has denied that he is in the running to sign former Liverpool, Real Madrid and England star Steve McManaman.

Wild rumours spread around the County Louth town this week that the FAI Carlsberg Cup winners would strengthen their squad with a stunning swoop for former Champions League winner McManaman.

However, boss Doolin has poured cold water upon the claims, and expressed his doubts that the 33-year-old winger, who has been out of the game for the past ten months, would be keen to play in Ireland.

He told the Irish Sun: �There is nothing in it. I haven�t spoken to him and I am not sure he would like the eircom League.�

**sligoman** · 21/12/2005, 10:41 PM

McManaman playing in the EL, haha class

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**Snoop Drog** · 21/12/2005, 11:43 PM

No smoke without fire

**dcfcsteve** · 22/12/2005, 12:31 AM

McManaman playing for any team in Ireland - absurd.

But Drogheda ??? I've heard it all now.....!

Jaysus - one trophy win and yee's believe that you could have a shot at getting Ronaldinho, Pele, George Best and Dixie Dean. Maybe it's a good thing for sanity levels in Co louth that you don't win things that often....

**Snoop Drog** · 22/12/2005, 12:55 AM

I don't think it's anymore absurd than if he was linked to Derry (absurd but not more absurd

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(Doolin) told the Irish Sun: �There is nothing in it. I haven�t spoken to him and I am not sure he would like the eircom League.�

What is there NOT to like

**Dodge** · 22/12/2005, 1:10 AM

McManaman is a big Pats fan. I believe he's bought at least 37 kits this xmas alone...

**A face** · 22/12/2005, 1:18 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

McManaman is a big Pats fan. I believe he's bought at least 37 kits this xmas alone...

22 of those kits were for a team he trains, they were not all his !!

**tiktok** · 22/12/2005, 7:08 AM

Dragging has-beens across the Irish sea for a last pat-day.
Has Roddy moved up to Drogheda recently?

**Cosmo** · 22/12/2005, 7:42 AM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

yee's believe that you could have a shot at getting Ronaldinho, Pele, George Best

In fairness, dont be stupid, bestie is dead and pele is too old - ronaldinho is a possibility though - hopefully ho doesnt get jealous of fabio though

**Tenderloins** · 22/12/2005, 8:26 AM

McManaman to Drogs, how do they think of the things? He was hardly arsed playing since he left Madrid, as if he'd be arsed playing for Drogheda now!

**Macy** · 22/12/2005, 8:30 AM

Originally Posted by Tenderloins

McManaman to Drogs, how do they think of the things? He was hardly arsed playing since he left Madrid, as if he'd be arsed playing for Drogheda now!

Not so sure - I mean it'd be a massive step up from city for starters.

**paudie** · 22/12/2005, 8:37 AM

Surely his wage demands would be astronomical by EL standards.

Maybe ye could sign him for the Euro games. His experience could be very useful.

**ThatGuy** · 22/12/2005, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by tiktok

Dragging has-beens across the Irish sea for a last pat-day.
Has Roddy moved up to Drogheda recently?

Not that this transfer will ever happen, but McManaman would be the best player in the league by a mile if he joined a club here.

**sullanefc** · 22/12/2005, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Not that this transfer will ever happen, but McManaman would be the best player in the league by a mile if he joined a club here.

I don't think so!! Maybe in his hay day, but not now. He contributed nothing while he was at man city and the fact that he is 10 months out of football would suggest he is too unfit to play football here.

Slightly off topic, but when was the last time a top player came over here to play at the end of their career and made an impact. I can't remember. I certainly remember having high expectations when Liam O'Brien joined city 5-6 years ago. How disappointing was that.

**Dazzy** · 22/12/2005, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by sullanefc

I don't think so!! Maybe in his hay day, but not now. He contributed nothing while he was at man city and the fact that he is 10 months out of football would suggest he is too unfit to play football here.

Slightly off topic, but when was the last time a top player came over here to play at the end of their career and made an impact. I can't remember. I certainly remember having high expectations when Liam O'Brien joined city 5-6 years ago. How disappointing was that.

David Kelly for us in 2002 to help us win the cup, not that big of an impact on the league but for us he did!

**sligoman** · 22/12/2005, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by sullanefc

I don't think so!! Maybe in his hay day, but not now.

Who in the EL would you suggest is better then?

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**Juz the Hoop** · 22/12/2005, 12:43 PM

lovely

i can throw notes at him when we play ye in a friendly or the cup. McMoneyman at drogheda, unreal. Yes its 7 years and I havent forgiven him.

KOH

JUZ

**Vitruvian Man** · 22/12/2005, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by sullanefc

Slightly off topic, but when was the last time a top player came over here to play at the end of their career and made an impact. I can't remember. I certainly remember having high expectations when Liam O'Brien joined city 5-6 years ago. How disappointing was that.

Gareth Farrelly as a player is too good for this league and he's only 29/30.

I think the guy has attitude problems, and that is why he is not playing Championship/Premiership football.

That's the EL all over. Full of talent that would have made it, just if they were a little bit faster, bigger, stayed off the gargle, or any of the other small things that divide the good from the great.

**ThatGuy** · 22/12/2005, 1:08 PM

Originally Posted by Vitruvian Man

Gareth Farrelly as a player is too good for this league and he's only 29/30.

I think the guy has attitude problems, and that is why he is not playing Championship/Premiership football.

That's the EL all over. Full of talent that would have made it, just if they were a little bit faster, bigger, stayed off the gargle, or any of the other small things that divide the good from the great.

Farrelly doesn't drink though does he?