John Joe O'Toole

**youngirish** · 22/09/2008, 9:17 AM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

I cannot understand why Lee Carsley isn't even in the squad, never mind starting at central midfield over Glenn Whelan.

Don't see what all the clamour regarding Carsley not being in the squad is about. He was a very limited player imo. He stuck the boot in but in a creative and attacking sense he was a non entity. I don't think we've suffered due to his exclusion. Onwards and upwards I say.

Hopefully now Miller will follow and lose his place in the squad to one of the aformentioned young players that are at present not regulars in our squads.

**geysir** · 22/09/2008, 10:25 AM

Glad to hear JJ is making waves and has a knack for scoring the spectacular.

**Sligo Hornet** · 22/09/2008, 11:06 AM

Jon Joe's goal.......and the other "goal"

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLTz2U9RfmM

**Sligo Hornet** · 24/09/2008, 6:40 AM

After scoring in each of the last 4 home games, John Joe failed to hit the net last night in the win over West Ham

.....................but as he never played, we'll let him off

**Ash** · 24/09/2008, 7:13 AM

Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet

After scoring in each of the last 4 home games, John Joe failed to hit the net last night in the win over West Ham

.....................but as he never played, we'll let him off

Thats no excuse ... if he was good enough he would have found a way to score

**Sligo Hornet** · 24/09/2008, 7:39 AM

Originally Posted by Ash

Thats no excuse ... if he was good enough he would have found a way to score

How's your back?

**Ash** · 24/09/2008, 8:28 AM

Originally Posted by Sligo Hornet

How's your back?

Almost back in action, Cheers ...
Went "light" trianing the other day and was able to walk away after it

Still waiting on Ballinasloe to send me my medical records to see how they
missed that part of my spine was out of place

(kinda)

Starting my coaching certs next week incase I have to hang up the gloves and boots!

**humpmeister7** · 24/09/2008, 11:54 AM

John Joe has started off well this season. It finally looks like he has earned the right to in Aidy's first pick. With our forever expanding injury list (watford that is), it will be interesting to see if he can keep his place. I for one have been calling for him too be starting at Watford for some time but many home fans are still unsure.

Give him 2-3 years and he could be battling for that ireland shirt, depending on who he is playing for!

Also, it might be an idea for him to quit his job at scrooges in Mainz.
Could that be where all our money has gone................

**NeilMcD** · 24/09/2008, 12:53 PM

I know Saint Tom is a big fan anyway

**aidz1** · 28/09/2008, 9:49 PM

jj scores another goal for watford yesterday.
seems to be on a rich vein of goalscoring

**humpmeister7** · 30/09/2008, 7:36 PM

Another decent performance from John on sat. Another goal to add to his already impressive tally. Listening to the commentry on tonights game and it seems like Aidy is playing him just behind our lone striker. No goals...yet

**Sligo Hornet** · 21/10/2008, 7:58 PM

JJ scored again after 2 mins at Watford against Cardiff tonight!!

**humpmeister7** · 26/10/2008, 1:05 PM

Another goal for John Joe yesterday. Had another great header cleared off the line. He seems to be really growing up this year. Lets hope his great start doesn't go to his head.

**geysir** · 26/10/2008, 3:19 PM

The Gods were always going to smile on JJ for the rest of his football life after that debut goal for us against Bulgaria.

**macdermesser** · 30/10/2008, 7:48 AM

According to the BBC gossip, Newcastle want to sign him in the transfer window.

**shakermaker1982** · 30/10/2008, 8:25 AM

how much would JJ go for? 2-3 million?

**third policeman** · 30/10/2008, 8:26 AM

Originally Posted by macdermesser

According to the BBC gossip, Newcastle want to sign him in the transfer window.

Would be a great move, and it kind of underscores the point that Premiership managers are making different judgements about our players than Trapp, Brady, Givens, Tardelli. We're picking players who cannot get into their Premiership club sides, whilst Premiership managers are chasing players who cannot get into ours? I would expect to see Garvan, O'Toole,and McCann all playing in the Premiership before next season, by which time it will be too late to integrate them into our international team. We'll end end up being stuck with the likes of Whelan, Andrews, Gibson and even Potter!!!!!!

**dublinred** · 30/10/2008, 8:38 AM

Was at the Watford v Wolves game on sat and thought he looked good and defo has got the potential took his goal well whic was his 7th fo the season from midfield, would prefer to see him develop at a small club like watford for another season before making the step up as he could get lost in a premierleague reserve team.

**jbyrne** · 30/10/2008, 8:51 AM

Originally Posted by third policeman

We're picking players who cannot get into their Premiership club sides, whilst Premiership managers are chasing players who cannot get into ours?

all just rumour, nothing more. when/if they get their transfers and show they are up to it then they should be called up and not before. have been hearing about garvan for a few years now yet he is still playing for a mid table championship side. the jury is still out

with regards to Irelands management, given our decent start i would trust their judgement on team selection to date

**Sligo Hornet** · 30/10/2008, 9:39 AM

Originally Posted by londonred

Was at the Watford v Wolves game on sat and thought he looked good and defo has got the potential took his goal well whic was his 7th fo the season from midfield, would prefer to see him develop at a small club like watford for another season before making the step up as he could get lost in a premierleague reserve team.

Totally agree LR!........and not just because we couldn't do without him!