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[geezer]

has got to be the most talented newcomer to the league this year, It wont be long before someone comes looking for him this guy is class

[Hibs4Ever]

What are the opinions AGAINST Barry Ryan based on? Simply that he plays behind a good defence and has less saves to make?

The guy is class, and IMO the best 'keeper in the league

[razor]

What are the opinions AGAINST Barry Ryan based on? Simply that he plays behind a good defence and has less saves to make?

The guy is class, and IMO the best 'keeper in the league

On current form then yes i'd agree whole heartedly.
Shame he can't take a joke though.

[Hibs4Ever]

On current form then yes i'd agree whole heartedly.
Shame he can't take a joke though.

[BohsPartisan]

Brian Murphy in Goals, Crowe up front with O Donovan. Crowe is still the best man in the league to have in a one on one situation. On top of that his all round play is better now than it was when he played for Ireland.

[Risteard]

What are the opinions AGAINST Barry Ryan based on? Simply that he plays behind a good defence and has less saves to make?

The guy is class, and IMO the best 'keeper in the league

Probably the best in the league but was very poor for the two Galway goals.

[St Rafa]

Think Barry is the best in the league. The 2 Murphys are very good but I think over the last 3 seasons Barry has been the best. Risteard I cant see how you can blame Barry for the 2 Galway goals. Brennan for the 1st and paisley for the second were to blame. Wouldnt place any blame on Barry. Plus he made a top class save from stephen o'flynn.

[Dodge]

NO way was Ryan at fault for those goals.

Also Mark Quigley is currently the best striker in the country. Clear top scorer (no penalties either) and numerous assists

[WeAreRovers]

I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone (blinkered Pats fans aside) would rate Barry Ryan over Barry Murphy. I haven't seen enough of Brian Murphy but he looks very good too. Mick Devine would be ahead of Ryan too for me.

As for Quigley ahead of Tadgh Purcell, I accept that Quigley's probably come on since he left the 'care' of R. Collins but Purcell has been a revelation in his first season in the Premier. Although some of us rated him from day one...well, me and Swano anyway.

KOH

[Dodge]

So Pats fans are blinkered eh?

And trust me, NO ONE is more surprised at Quigley's performances this season than me

[Risteard]

Risteard I cant see how you can blame Barry for the 2 Galway goals.

Watch them when elweekly is on here.
Should have got to the first one.
Was a tight angle and there wasn't much behind it.

Second one was put in the side of the net but he could have got to it.
Did that backwards dive thing a la Grobelaar.
Poor.

[Dr.Nightdub]

Think Devine's credentials have been yundermined a bit this season by playing behind a less formidable defence than Cork used to have.

Haven't seen enough of Brian Murphy to judge but accept that Bohs fans are well impressed with him - whether that's more so relief cos he's an improvement on Shay Kelly / Oompa Loompa or whether it's cos he's excellent in his own right, I'm not sure.

Agree there's very little between our Barry and Rovers' Barry. Both excellent on shot-stopping, both very reliable in the air. Only thing between them in my view (and yes, this is based on seeing Barry Murphy far less often) is that Barry Ryan's greater height allows him to command his area far better, especially on high balls. After that, it's down to club preferences.

Can't see how anyone could sustain an argument against Quigo being in anyone's team of the season so far - probably the most improved striker in the League this year. Not the perfect article yet by any means but still a total joy to watch.

[Dodge]

Agree there's very little between our Barry and Rovers' Barry. Both excellent on shot-stopping, both very reliable in the air. Only thing between them in my view (and yes, this is based on seeing Barry Murphy far less often) is that Barry Ryan's greater height

Not sure there's much in the height tbh. Its not like Ryan is Schmeical or someone like that

[swano]

Our best player this season has been Ger O brien at right back. 9/10 in every game.
Purcell and Rowe have both been amazing although both have missed a few games through injury so hard to have them in a team of the season thus far. Baz has been brilliant as usual.

I've been very surprised with Quigley at pats. His attitude wasn't great with us (Roddy) but he looks a much better player now. I'd still be surprised if he can keep his performance levels as high for the remainder of the season.

[Dodge]

Quigley's performances last season drifted between mediocre and poor. He didn't really get a look in upfront though and was mainly played on the wings. Talking to Dave Mulcahey in the off season and he said Quigley is the most talented footballer he's ever seen which even with last years duds was a surprise to most Pats fans in the conversation, even if some of us suspected Quigley had some talent hidden.

This year he's been nothing short of phemonenal. In our programme there's a player interviewed each week and when asked who the most talented member of the squad its usually Quigley (witha few votes for Ndo or Fahey in the mix). His control is superb and he's a lot stronger than he looks too. Like swano, I'd have my doubts as to how long he can keep it up for but if he can sustain his current levels, I'd be more than surprised if he doesn't win Player of the Year awards

[btid1]

Is that Ger O'Brien who is ex-Kildare County?

[Kildare Lad]

Is that Ger O'Brien who is ex-Kildare County?

Yeah, he was easily our best player when he played for us. At our game on saturday, maybe a shock return


Nah didnt think so either

[swano]

Is that Ger O'Brien who is ex-Kildare County?

Certainly is. He was due to sign for you at the start of last season but he had a minor heart problem and bohs decided not to sign him.

[OhNoYouDidn't]

Is that Ger O'Brien who is ex-Kildare County?

yes, been brilliant this season. As has Purcell, Rowe, Ian Ryan and Price.

Our SPA Fc chums seem to forget we had a couple of seasons of 'blunders' Ryan so are in a better position to judge him compared to Murphy. All I can say is we are 1,000 times more confident with Murphy in goals. His preperation is top drawer too. As for Quigly, he sums up shoddy. The guy was a pudding under him, as soon as Johnny Mc gets his hands on him, massive improvement in play and more importantly, attitude.

As for Crowe, considering the bozos are the most fickle bunch, when they arent whining and actually praising a player, he must be on form.

[Jerry The Saint]

Our SPA Fc chums seem to forget we had a couple of seasons of 'blunders' Ryan so are in a better position to judge him compared to Murphy. All I can say is we are 1,000 times more confident with Murphy in goals. His preperation is top drawer too.

And you seem to forget that Ryan could occasionally get...eh, distracted in those days. Concentration wasn't quite what it should have been for some reason or other...


(I fully expect to receive a stern warning from the FAI for the above despicable comment.)