Roy O'Donovan (F Newcastle Jets b.1985)

**Closed Account** · 22/03/2008, 1:39 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

“We saw his quality on the training pitch last week and we’re seeing it in games because he’s getting fitter, stronger and sharper. Reidy will have a big part to play. At this level, sometimes it’s down to a set-piece. We lost a game last weekend and all it took was one quality ball in.

“Hopefully, the likes of Reidy, Carlos Edwards or Roy O’Donovan, who have come back into the team, can provide that.”

From the examiner.ie

I think NeilMcD's quote of an examiner article explains a lot why O'Donovan is starting again today, and I don't just mean for set-pieces. Keane has spoken a lot in the last two weeks how the quality at training has been higher than the rest of the season and obviously O'Donovan impressed more than most and deserves his chance. Best of luck to him. Looks like he's playing upfront with Murphy. Hopefully they strike up a good partnership and give Keane a few options.

**zenokelly** · 22/03/2008, 2:48 PM

He's played woefully so far in this match.

Has missed 2 extremely good chances.

His passing is very poor.

& he's squandered a couple of through balls he's got from Reid.

I don't like to be too critical, and I don't think I am being so on this occasion.

**jmurphyc** · 22/03/2008, 3:09 PM

I'm not watching the game, but it's unfortunate that he's probably really badly lacking match fitness.

**theworm2345** · 22/03/2008, 3:14 PM

Originally Posted by macdermesser

I can't believe that are two people out there who are Connolly fans .. I can only conclude that Ciaran is also The Worm :-)

Oh man, how have I missed this thread

SAFC finally put up yesterday that Connolly has a groin strain. And no, he hasn't been there before unless you count his 5 starts (1 this year, 4 with Wigan), one of which he scored in, another he got hurt in, and another he played with Michael Chopra. He hurt his hamstring and missed 4-5 months if I recall and after Camara hit form he was limited to 5-10 minutes at the end of matches. He also scored 2 goals in the cup against EPL teams with Wigan. By the way, Ciaran, you are my new best friend

O'Donovan has the same problem the SAFC fans say Chopra and Stokes do and that is that he has been played on the wing too much. I haven't watched any Sunderland matches this year as DC hasn't been playing so I'm not really sure.

**Risteard** · 22/03/2008, 3:14 PM

They're all the same standard really as far as I'm concerned.

**carloz** · 22/03/2008, 4:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ciaran

He's done that every time he's played. It's beyond me why he's being played when there's people like Chopra, Stokes, Connoly or Prica who are much more capable being left off the team.

What are you basing that on. Go onto a Sunderland fans forum and see what they think of O'Donovan in comparrison to the players you mentioned. Maybe then you will know why he is playing

**Razors left peg** · 22/03/2008, 4:28 PM

I actually thought he did ok today,yes he missed a couple of chances but his work rate was brilliant and he didnt give the Villa defenders a second on the ball, it set the tone for the rest of the team.

**Dodge** · 22/03/2008, 4:33 PM

Originally Posted by zenokelly

He's played woefully so far in this match.

Has missed 2 extremely good chances.

His passing is very poor.

& he's squandered a couple of through balls he's got from Reid.

I don't like to be too critical, and I don't think I am being so on this occasion.

I'm far from O'Donovans' biggest fan but you were being over critical. He worked hard, and did as well as any forward on the pitch. Link up play was OK too

**gustavo** · 22/03/2008, 4:35 PM

http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=317171
Sunderland fans dont seem to think too much of him

**theworm2345** · 22/03/2008, 4:41 PM

Originally Posted by carloz

What are you basing that on. Go onto a Sunderland fans forum and see what they think of O'Donovan in comparrison to the players you mentioned. Maybe then you will know why he is playing

I wouldn't bother, the folks at RTG are half retarded. I'm sure they are split on him, just like they are on every issue, "Should Roy be fired" or "Is Chopra good enough," "Is Connolly good enough," "Are we going to stay up." They're pretty much all split down the middle and opinions tend to fluctuate each game

**shakermaker1982** · 22/03/2008, 5:06 PM

How did Reidy get on today? That win takes Sunderland one step closer to safety, the Toon look safe now as well (if he persists on not playing Duffer though I might start wishing em to go down haha!!!).

**Carrigaline** · 22/03/2008, 6:21 PM

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

How did Reidy get on today? That win takes Sunderland one step closer to safety, the Toon look safe now as well (if he persists on playing Duffer though I might start wishing em to go down haha!!!).

Reid was very solid as usual today. Didn't lose the ball, passed and crossed well, threaded a few decent balls through for O'Donovan and Murphy.

To put it simply, Reid has the footballing brain of an Italian, but in a teletubbies body

**finnpark** · 22/03/2008, 6:54 PM

Originally Posted by theworm2345

I wouldn't bother, the folks at RTG are half retarded. I'm sure they are split on him, just like they are on every issue, "Should Roy be fired" or "Is Chopra good enough," "Is Connolly good enough," "Are we going to stay up." They're pretty much all split down the middle and opinions tend to fluctuate each game

Like this forum you mean

Its all about opinions and some people think they are never wrong ( like Ciaran

)

Anyway, Sunderland's style of play doesn't suit Roy; hoof ball after hoof ball. He did well but hes not 6 foot 5 inches so he was never going to do too well. He was better than the average Sunderland player and he has a very bright future. There are a few much better footballing teams in Ireland.

**jmurphyc** · 22/03/2008, 6:57 PM

Originally Posted by finnpark

and he has a very bright future.

Well, he plays in the Stadium of Light.

**Shane H** · 23/04/2008, 9:28 PM

Roy O'Donovan needs a few goals. I remember another kid from Ireland interesting a lot of football clubs here in England some years ago - Ross O'Donovan??
Any info on this guy? Is he still playing? And Where?

**Mayo_Bhoy** · 24/04/2008, 3:21 AM

Originally Posted by pete

O'Donovan linked to UK club, gets first thread in Ireland forum.

And where exactly do you suggest this should be posted???

**Dodge** · 24/04/2008, 6:34 AM

Originally Posted by Mayo_Bhoy

And where exactly do you suggest this should be posted???

Well at the time he was a league of Ireland player...

**gustavo** · 24/04/2008, 8:50 AM

Originally Posted by Shane H

Roy O'Donovan needs a few goals. I remember another kid from Ireland interesting a lot of football clubs here in England some years ago - Ross O'Donovan??
Any info on this guy? Is he still playing? And Where?

Not sure about football players but theres a guy Ross Donovan who plays gaelic for Sligo was nominated for an All Star last year