David McGoldrick F Notts County b.1987

**Fizzer** · 03/02/2021, 6:19 PM

Another Stephen also springs to mind...

**Fergie's Son** · 03/02/2021, 6:35 PM

Originally Posted by elatedscum

Wasn�t stephen Carr really early?

Think his injuries had a lot to do with it.

**Razors left peg** · 03/02/2021, 8:57 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

Probably unfair. I am sure we have had some green blooded Irishmen who also retired early (scratches his head to think of any). I doubt if it's anything to do with him being an Anglo. Perhaps one last chance to earn big money in the PL which may well have eluded him throughout his career. I don't know but it's a leap to saw it's because he is one of the Anglo players I think.

Maybe harsh, thats why I asked the question rather that give it as my opinion. Im not sure either way, and as Ive said my opinion is that I dont really care that hes retired. Others rate him a lot higher than me, and thats fair enough

**Charlie Darwin** · 04/02/2021, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

In what position?

Behind a number nine. With all his teams, Kenny has always played a guy in McGoldrick's mould at number 10.

**Snapshot** · 12/02/2021, 12:10 PM

McGoldrick retires at a time Ireland needs him most. We're at a 50-year low - and he's playing the best football of his career. He either doesn't have the passion or Kenny lacks the necessary persuasive skills - or both. A disastrous WC campaign is very possible. It's not time to walk away. Failure to return, in my opinion, will reflect poorly on a player whose career was enhanced by international football.

**Diggs246** · 12/02/2021, 12:17 PM

Kenny made a statement at the beginning of his reign about James McCarthy and building a team around him

I really think he needs to get on a plane, covid or not( pretend you have a dental appointment) and tell McGoldrick he is vital to our success etc

**CraftyToePoke** · 12/02/2021, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Snapshot

He either doesn't have the passion or Kenny lacks the necessary persuasive skills - or both.

Why would SK need to be persuading him ? If he needs persuading to play in green he probably rathers being at home watching his favourite team on international windows, feet up.

**seanfhear** · 12/02/2021, 2:19 PM

Maybe he has weighed up the pros and cons of playing international football at his age / situation and thought = not worth it = maybe he is right ! !

**Diggs246** · 12/02/2021, 2:27 PM

Originally Posted by seanfhear

Maybe he has weighed up the pros and cons of playing international football at his age / situation and thought = not worth it = maybe he is right ! !

Well he not right anyway, all players state they wished they could have played more after they retire

but the fact IMO is , is he is our best player and we need everything weve got to have even a chance of going to the WC

**seanfhear** · 12/02/2021, 3:10 PM

Originally Posted by Diggs246

Well he not right anyway, all players state they wished they could have played more after they retire

but the fact IMO is , is he is our best player and we need everything weve got to have even a chance of going to the WC

Maybe he couldn’t handle the expectation or the pressure of being the striker for an International Team !

**Eirambler** · 12/02/2021, 3:33 PM

About to come out of international retirement if Twitter is to be believed.

**kennedmc** · 12/02/2021, 4:06 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

About to come out of international retirement if Twitter is to be believed.

Would be great if he did - we really need him to play that Firmino type role and bring Connolly and Robinson into the game.

**Diggs246** · 12/02/2021, 4:21 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

About to come out of international retirement if Twitter is to be believed.

Amazing do u have a link ?

**Ol� Ol�** · 12/02/2021, 4:23 PM

https://twitter.com/LOI_TVOfficial/s...887836676?s=19

Not sure if Eirambler is referring to this or something else. But, if this is all true, it is rather interesting...

**irishfan86** · 12/02/2021, 4:44 PM

The Sun reports McGoldrick has not made contact with the FAI about a possible return.

**seanfhear** · 12/02/2021, 4:59 PM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

The Sun reports McGoldrick has not made contact with the FAI about a possible return.

Maybe he thought that everyone had moved on and decided to get on with their lives !

**tetsujin1979** · 04/03/2021, 7:01 AM

**Razors left peg** · 11/03/2021, 6:52 PM

Kenny has just confirmed on a fan Q&A that McGoldrick will not be back in

**Diggs246** · 11/03/2021, 7:36 PM

Sad face emoji

**Trequartista20** · 11/03/2021, 8:06 PM

Ultimately, probably for the best. We need to start chucking the kids in, as Toshack and Coleman did with Wales a number of years ago to great (eventual) effect, and just hope for the best.

We've been utterly abject in at least 7 of the 8 matches we've played thus far under Kenny. We can't afford a proven, top-class coach. Even if this coming campaign proves to be (as I expect) a write off, at least a few young players will have gained international experience and there'll be some modicum of hope for the future.