Derek Coughlan

applehunter · 14/08/2003, 10:57 PM

I think Caughlan will be a good signing for the team. Hes experienced now at the top level and will pass his experience onto the younger players like Bennett and Hoggie. I thought he did excellent last season and was admittidely poor in the 3-2 game but that was just one game.

**niamh** · 15/08/2003, 2:11 PM

When he got into the Bohs team last year for a good spell, he played well. This season he didn't manage that. He'll need a few matches to sort himself out.

**patsh** · 15/08/2003, 3:02 PM

Originally posted by applehunter
was admittidely poor in the 3-2 game but that was just one game.

He had a few other shockers as well.
Don't know what to make of the signing??
It's not a bad signing, but is it a good signing?
He is not the player we NEED, but is a player we can make use of.
He may play his heart out for us though, to prove himself to Kenny and a few others.
Wonder what happens to Benno when he comes back in, as I think Dolan sees Derek as a starter.

**tiktok** · 15/08/2003, 4:03 PM

Originally posted by patsh

He is not the player we NEED, but is a player we can make use of.

I think this is very true, and eanna's point that there are better places for our money is correct. i was surprised to read that we've signed him as a full time pro until the end of the season when negotiations will continue, i assumed he was being brought in part time and as cover. but let's not attack him before he pulls the shirt on again. i've got faith enough in dolan to wait and see.

Originally posted by patsh
He may play his heart out for us though, to prove himself to Kenny and a few others.

here's hoping

**�anna** · 16/08/2003, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by patsh
It's not a bad signing, but is it a good signing?
He is not the player we NEED, but is a player we can make use of.

I think you're spot on there. he did well lst night when he came on though IMO

**niamh** · 16/08/2003, 2:11 PM

If he continues to play the way he did last night when Bennett misses his matches, it could be very hard for him to get back into the team in the centre-half position.
Whatever about the three of them and who deserves to play, now at least there is cover and competition.
It'll be up to the three of them to raise their game.

**golly** · 16/08/2003, 4:47 PM

i couldnt care less what happend in the past coz it is history. he didnt touch a ball in six weeks and thrown into that situation as he was last nite he showed his class. he wound d fans up wen he came on he showed passion as did all the players in a display which took some charachter.we had no manager on the sideline the ref tried to screw us ten men. it takes guts and character to pull a display like dat out of the fire city did it last nite and lets hope this is the start of a nice run

**patsh** · 17/08/2003, 9:57 AM

Well Derek did very well on Firday night, no one could complain about his performance. He looked a bit rusty, but that will be sorted with a few games. I reckon he will be playing from the start against Drogs and Pats.
BTW, I hope this is not the end of Benno at the club, as I really like Alan and have great respect and admiration for him.

**ian** · 17/08/2003, 10:42 AM

Patsh the next time you see him just give him one big hug haha.

Neil · 17/08/2003, 10:56 AM

There's no way its the end for Benno.
(I'd say he'll play against Drogs)

He could possibly do with a short break anyway, he's only 21 or something and has been playing every week for the past 2 years.

Benno is a future captain of City. Not a doubt.

**niamh** · 17/08/2003, 2:23 PM

Bennett still is very much a City player and hopefully always be.

**tiktok** · 17/08/2003, 6:03 PM

yeah, i think murray and Bennett will still be Dolan's starting centre defence, it's up to derek to force himself in there. he's come in for a bit of critiscism from some quarters recently but he'd still be one of the first names i'd put on a team sheet.