Greatest League in the World 2026 [LOI Thread]

Norris, McInroy, Henry Francis, Wood and Jarvis all look like pretty quality imports to me.

Thought Shels were fairly good in the first half, seemed to have a game plan and executed it fairly well for about 40 mins anyway. But then Rovers started to get on top and really took control of the game, obviously Shels scoring a second made it a nervy finish but we never panicked and remained calm and in control overall. Pretty much every goal in that game came from a mistake.

Speel has had two fairly poor games against us now this season, is he a bit suspect usually? I'd have thought if you'd had Barrett and Casey fit you'd have been much more difficult to play against. We haven't quite reached the level of previous seasons yet and don't think we fully know our strongest team in certain areas - but good to see Burkey and Noonan have probably their best games of the season tonight.

No he just missed a few chances. Leavy and Browne were limping a bit at times and Leavy did come off but didn't necessarily look injury related.

Shels were decent in Tallaght today, but Rovers had the better chances. Shels mistakes let Rovers capitalize for two of the goals. A few penalty shouts for Shels that I was worried would be given. They were 50/50 and could've changed the game if they were given. Overall, Rovers good value for 3 points....I wonder if Adam Brennan is injured? He's been really impressive so far this season and Rovers missed him today.

Incredible how well Dundalk are doing considering they were just promoted. Have they added much to their squad or just continuing with what they had last year? Good to see a very competitive league so far.

Think it was Dervan's lunge which I couldn't see fully but from player and bench reaction was a very nasty tackle . Leavy was kicked from pillar to post in the first half. 3 Dundalk yellow cards all for fouls on him. Horgan's was very cynical also but not injury causing.

Dervin is a scummy little rat of a player. Injured Cunningham with a shocking tackle in his first game back against us after we let him go to Dundalk.

We give away set piece goals in almost every game, but this was absolutely the most frustrating to watch.

bohs posting a 1.5mil profit. mental stuff.

nicest of the 3 jerseys this year imo.

Hard to know what to make of it all so far. Certainly have the players to challenge but players like Jarvis and Norris not near to where they were in previous stints. Kerr and Jack are both class players but playing too deep, sometimes behind back 4. Thankfully Harry is flying and is player of the season by a distance.

Losing Barret and Casey early on has to have a big impact so hoping they are back soon as Shels are easy to score against at the moment.

Bit early for Joey out (imo) but things need to improve. Galway on Friday is a tough game and is a big ask on current form.

Probably not but hopefully still able to make profits going forward. I imagine down the road the new stadium with increased capacity could help as well.

One of the issues for Jarvis and Norris would be that they’ve barely played the same position for more than 45 minutes at a time. Very few players are doing so because nothing is working.

We’re constantly changing systems from game to game and then again at HT when the previous changes haven’t worked and we need to chase from behind.

I haven’t seen much to suggest that Joey is up to it, and it’s not a situation like Kenny at Pats last season where you have a manager there who you know has the pedigree and is definitely capable.

It’s rubbish. Ball bounces like it’s on concrete.

Dundalk didn’t go for the expensive option

agree with most of that but who do you get in if Joey goes? He presided over some good football last year albeit with a team inherited and got third spot which was not looking likely for a while.
Massive coup getting Jarvis back and thought other recruitment was good.
I still regret that Mark Coyle was sold as there is a leadership vacuum there now.