Hoggy stays

[Dodge]

Probably offered him a development contract. The American pats have just signed (apparently, he's in the Setanta squad) was drafted by FC Dallas and offered a Development Contract. He turned it down to come to europe (and Pats!)

[harry crumb]

Massive signing.

So underrated around the league. Does everything with a bit of class.

[pete]

No money in the MLS unless a star player. I guess Hoggy felt he would not have enough time off to study & would have to live in a trailer on their wages.

[A face]

Horgan Signs 2 Year Deal
Neal Horgan has today signed a 2 year full time contract with the club. Manager Damien Richardson has also confirmed that he expects Billy Woods to re-sign for the club later today. Richardson told CorkCityFC.ie: “I’m delighted to have the experience and talent that these three individuals bring to Cork City Football Club. These signings further demonstrate the ambition that lies at the heart of this club.”

For his part, Neal Horgan told CorkCityFC.ie “I’m delighted to sign back with the club and I’m very excited about the coming season. Along with the other recent signings, the squad is looking strong and I’m confident that we should be challenging for silverware this season.”

In the bag !!

[pete]

Signing for two years is a bonus as means he won't be thinking about his next move for a while now.

[ccfcgirl]

Great news that Neal Horgan signed a 2 year contract one of Cork Citys most consistent players...

[Risteard]

And full-time which surprised me.
A great boost. Was Hoggy full-time towards the end of last season.
I believe all the ex u-21s in the senior squad are now full-time aswell. This could be the last year a part-timer ever plays for City if Colin T packs in the playing side of things at the end of the season.
I reckon Woods has decided to have one last year as a swansong due to either
1. Lack of cover at left back.
2. Chance to play with new signings.

[SÓC]

And full-time which surprised me.
A great boost. Was Hoggy full-time towards the end of last season.
I believe all the ex u-21s in the senior squad are now full-time aswell. This could be the last year a part-timer ever plays for City if Colin T packs in the playing side of things at the end of the season.
I reckon Woods has decided to have one last year as a swansong due to either
1. Lack of cover at left back.
2. Chance to play with new signings.

Even at that Colin works full time in football so even when he's at his other job he's further his football experience. His other job allows him to pick up great expierence which he can pass on to the younger members of our squad.

I wonder will Hoggy be furthering his studies to some extent during these two years?

[Risteard]

Probably have something doing.
He's always around UCC.
It's probably just that he's free to attend every training session, match and function now as his study/ work experience commitments aren't as heavy.
Heard also that Colin T makes some of the full-teams training sessions and does an extra bit at night.
Presume Billy just trains with the under-21s now.

[pete]

Billy Woods is the only real semi pro in the first team squad now. I think he just signs 1 year contract so can access the situation every season. It probably suits him & the club.

Colin is effectively full time footballer.