Bohemian FC Team Talk/News/Rumours Thread

GLaDOS · 25-10-2017 9:45am

Long hasn't signed up as far as I know.

You'd hope all these players signing up for next year would be a good indication he's sticking around though.

Most important person we can sign for next season!

BOHtox · 25-10-2017 1:36pm

Paddy Kavanagh signed up too. The first attack-minded player signed for next year. Great having about a third of the squad signed up already. You'd imagine this is an indication Long will sign back.

Squad:
Supple
Cornwall
O'Hora
Brennan
Sule
Kavanagh

BOHtox · 25-10-2017 4:42pm

More good news as Detser and Dano Byrne have signed back too

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=11663

BOHtox · 03-11-2017 8:23pm

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=11679

Another big bit of business for The Big Club with Dinny signing a new two year deal. That brings the total so far to 9. A very, very solid 9.
Signed:
Shane Supple
Derek Pender
Rob Cornwall
Warren O'Hora
Dan Byrne
Paddy Kavanagh
Fuad Sule
Oscar Brennan
Dinny Corcoran

Players not signed:
Colin McCabe
Greg Murray
Dylan Hayes
Ian Morris
Lorcan Fitzgerald
Eoin Wearen
Keith Ward
Phillip Gannon
Izzy Akinade

The players in bold I'd like to hang on to. We released Dylan Hayes last year and re-signed him in early March or so when we realised we couldn't get anyone better. Same goes for this year. If a better option comes up then great but it wouldn't be the end of the world if we didn't.

GLaDOS · 03-11-2017 9:38pm

We really really need a decent left back

Tom Mann Centuria · 03-11-2017 9:41pm

Think Ian Morris is a great player, he was so unlucky with injury at Northampton. Was well thought of there too.

BOHtox · 03-11-2017 11:57pm

Yeah I think he's a very good player. Can play in the middle or at left back and he's doing very good work with the youth structure at the club too.

Alfa Quadrifoglio · 04-11-2017 2:55pm

Dinny Corcoran resigning for Bohs for two years is a huge boost, good for a dozen plus goals per season

BOHtox · 15-11-2017 2:47pm

Young Jamie hamilton signs back too. Only 18, scored on the last game of the season last year and he looked very decent. Quick left mid who can whip in a cross.

Shane Supple
Derek Pender
Rob Cornwall
Warren O'Hora
Dan Byrne
Paddy Kavanagh
Fuad Sule
Oscar Brennan
Jamie Hamilton
Dinny Corcoran

Squad up to ten now too.

BOHtox · 17-11-2017 2:31pm

John Ross Wilson, Paddy Kirk and Dan Casey both sign back for next year bring the total number of players up to 13. Wilson and Hamilton were great in the last game of last season. Wilson got forward loads and Hamilton looked a real threat on the wing when he came on. Kirk is a left back and was captain of the 19s last year, who won their league, so he could see some game time this year.

Squad up to 13:
Shane Supple GK

Derek Pender RB/LB
John Ross Wilson RB
Rob Cornwall CB/RB
Dan Casey CB/RB
Warren O'Hora CB
Dan Byrne CB/CM
Paddy kirk LB

Paddy Kavanagh RM/LM
Fuad Sule CM
Oscar Brennan CM
Jamie Hamilton LM

Dinny Corcoran ST

On the forum it says we're talking to Mark Quigley. Mother of God, why? With Izzy looking like he's going South to either Cork or Limerick we need a striker though. I'd still like to re-sign Morris, Wearen and Ward to complete the centre mids. Their all versatile players too. Then a striker or two, winger, left back and sub goalkeeper to finish the squad

Omackeral · 17-11-2017 9:03pm

Akinade gone to Waterford. Hope Dinny kicks on without him.

GLaDOS · 18-11-2017 8:47pm

Omackeral wrote: »

Akinade gone to Waterford. Hope Dinny kicks on without him.

He was fine without him for most of last season

BOHtox · 24-11-2017 9:47pm

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=11727
Lunney signs from Pats and Wardy re-signs as well as two others from the 19s. Bit more info on the players in the article linked. Up to 17 now.

Squad:
Shane Supple GK

Derek Pender RB/LB
John Ross Wilson RB
Rob Cornwall CB/RB
Dan Casey CB/RB
Warren O'Hora CB
Dan Byrne CB/CM
Paddy kirk LB

Paddy Kavanagh RM/LM
Fuad Sule CM
Keith Ward CM/LM/RM
Oscar Brennan CM
JJ Lunney CM/LM?
Eoghan Morgan CM
Jamie Hamilton LM

Dinny Corcoran ST
Cristian Magerusan ST

Morris, Wearen, Poynton, a sub goalie and a striker and we're probably finished.

GLaDOS · 27-11-2017 10:37am

Colin McCabe in as sub goalie.

Not sure we'll see Poyton back, seemed to fall right out of favour the second half of the season.

Would like to see a senior left back come in, and let Kirk play as deputy to him.

Another striker is needed, no idea what this Magerusan guy is like.

Happy with the team though, we've the most important players form last year still with us.

BOHtox · 06-12-2017 8:54pm

Ian Morris, Philly Gannon and Colin McCabe have re-signed. Kevin Devanney signs from Galway too. Some good business done. Devanney gives us real penetration down the wings and Morris that bit of experience and versatility in midfield and defence.

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=11786

Squad:
Shane Supple GK
Colin McCabe GK

Derek Pender RB/LB
John Ross Wilson RB
Rob Cornwall CB/RB
Dan Casey CB/RB
Warren O'Hora CB
Dan Byrne CB/CM
Paddy kirk LB

Paddy Kavanagh RM/LM
Fuad Sule CM
Keith Ward CM/LM/RM
Ian Morris CM/LM/LB/CB
Oscar Brennan CM/ CB
Philly Gannon CM
JJ Lunney CM/LM?
Eoghan Morgan CM
Jamie Hamilton LM
Kevin Devaney LM/RM

Dinny Corcoran ST
Cristian Magerusan ST

Still no Wearen. Wearen and a striker and that's probably it. Maybe an out and out left back too.

We're linked to a few of the Bray lads who'd be decent signings too.

GLaDOS · 07-12-2017 10:24am

Devaney can play up front, so may act as cover there as well.

BlazingSaddler · 07-12-2017 1:23pm

GLaDOS wrote: »

Devaney can play up front, so may act as cover there as well.

I was impressed with Devaney in his first spell at Bohs, was disappointed to see him go. Good signing in my opinion.

GLaDOS · 07-12-2017 1:24pm

I always found him a bit inconsistent, a lot of his best performances seemed to come off the bench where his pace could trouble tired defenders.

Hopefully Long can get the best out of him.

BlazingSaddler · 19-12-2017 3:01pm

Any chance Bucko will be coming back & any news on Wearan? I suspect we don’t have the budget for both?

Gavin "shels" · 20-12-2017 3:32pm

Wearen was out with the PFAI team. Bucko very vocal about leaving Bray so far ha - hopefully he could end up with the team he supports and not Bohs

artanevilla · 20-12-2017 3:54pm

Bucko is still under contract with Bray though. I'd take Wearen over him.

Gavin "shels" · 20-12-2017 4:18pm

Bray's contracts were breached last season no with no payment? If so, he can rip his contract up.

artanevilla · 20-12-2017 5:29pm

Gavin shels wrote: »

Bray's contracts were breached last season no with no payment? If so, he can rip his contract up.

You can't be contracted to a club that doesn't exist either.

BOHtox · 21-12-2017 12:48am

Gavin shels wrote: »

Wearen was out with the PFAI team. Bucko very vocal about leaving Bray so far ha - hopefully he could end up with the team he supports and not Bohs

Yous can have him

BOHtox · 26-12-2017 4:53pm

Two more added. Karl Moore returns http://bohemianfc.com/?p=11854
And Ryan Swan signs http://bohemianfc.com/?p=11850

Squad:
Shane Supple GK
Colin McCabe GK

Derek Pender RB/LB
John Ross Wilson RB
Rob Cornwall CB/RB
Dan Casey CB/RB
Warren O'Hora CB
Dan Byrne CB/CM
Paddy kirk LB

Paddy Kavanagh RM/LM
Fuad Sule CM
Keith Ward CM/LM/RM
Ian Morris CM/LM/LB/CB
Oscar Brennan CM/ CB
Philly Gannon CM
JJ Lunney CM/LM?
Eoghan Morgan CM
Jamie Hamilton LM
Kevin Devaney LM/RM
Karl Moore LM/RM/LB

Dinny Corcoran ST
Cristian Magerusan ST
Ryan Swan ST

Very decent squad put together. Be interesting to see if he signs a few more.
Two left footed players sign which should add a good balance to the team. I know we had Fitzgerald and O'Connor last year but they were both bit-part players and didn't feature much.

So I think the signings look something like this
Ins:
JJ Lunney (Pats)
Kevin Devanney (Galway)
Karl Moore (Bray)
Ryan Swan (Cabinteely)

Outs:
Lorcan Fitzgerald (Released)
Eoin Wearen ((Released so far, may still sign back)
Ciaran O'Connor (Loan expired)
keith Dalton (Released)
Georgie Poynton (Loan expired)
Ismahil Akinade (Waterford)
Dylan Hayes (Released)
Greg Murray (Released)

GLaDOS · 26-12-2017 8:48pm

I think our squad depth is a bit better than last season in terms of the quality of backup players.

Gavin "shels" · 29-12-2017 9:53am

Any ideas where (if anywhere) Greg Murray has ended up?

BOHtox · 03-01-2018 1:34pm

Haven't a clue where Murray is sorry, Gav

Anyway one in one out with Fudzer off to Barnet and Darragh Leahy arriving from Coventry. Fudzer should be more than capable at that level. You'd fancy many LOI sides fancying their chances against Barnet. But it's a full time wage and playing in London so you can't blame the kid.

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=11864

Shane Supple GK
Colin McCabe GK

Derek Pender RB/LB
John Ross Wilson RB
Rob Cornwall CB/RB
Dan Casey CB/RB
Warren O'Hora CB
Dan Byrne CB/CM
Paddy kirk LB
Darragh Leahy LB/CB

Paddy Kavanagh RM/LM
Keith Ward CM/LM/RM
Ian Morris CM/LM/LB/CB
Oscar Brennan CM/ CB
Philly Gannon CM
JJ Lunney CM/LM?
Eoghan Morgan CM
Jamie Hamilton LM
Kevin Devaney LM/RM
Karl Moore LM/RM/LB

Dinny Corcoran ST
Cristian Magerusan ST
Ryan Swan ST

Ins:
JJ Lunney (Pats)
Kevin Devanney (Galway)
Karl Moore (Bray)
Ryan Swan (Cabinteely)
Darragh Leahy (Coventry)

Outs:
Lorcan Fitzgerald (Released)
Eoin Wearen ((Released so far, may still sign back)
Ciaran O'Connor (Loan expired)
keith Dalton (Released)
Georgie Poynton (Loan expired)
Ismahil Akinade (Waterford)
Dylan Hayes (Released)
Greg Murray (Released)
Fuad Sule (Barnet)

BlazingSaddler · 03-01-2018 1:48pm

If Wearen signs I'd be happy enough. I see Paddy Madden left Scunthorpe for Fleetwood yesterday, I take it we're not due anything in sell on fees?

GLaDOS · 03-01-2018 2:48pm

Great to get a lb in, been a weak position for us for years.

Unless O'Hora goes I'd say we're finished and I'm quite happy with the squad in that case.

GLaDOS · 04-01-2018 1:08pm

https://twitter.com/BrayWanderers/status/948887529763364864

Omackeral · 04-01-2018 1:48pm

Bucko back is a good one from a morale point of view. Very happy with that!

but1er · 04-01-2018 2:38pm

Omackeral wrote: »

Bucko back is a good one from a morale point of view. Very happy with that!

really mixed emotions about him coming back, really didn't like his tweet.

all money from the sule deal went into it.

does this mean no wearen then?

BlazingSaddler · 04-01-2018 3:01pm

Good to see him back but if it was a choice between him and Wearen then a fully fit Wearen does give you more. Both of them and I’ll be delighted

GLaDOS · 04-01-2018 5:44pm

but1er wrote: »

all money from the sule deal went into it.

How do you know this?

but1er · 04-01-2018 5:58pm

GLaDOS wrote: »

How do you know this?

had to buy him out of his contract.

GLaDOS · 04-01-2018 5:59pm

All we know is it was an undisclosed fee

artanevilla · 04-01-2018 7:38pm

No significant amount was paid to Bray.

BOHtox · 05-01-2018 12:30am

Exactly. Don't think we'd be silly enough to pay a big fee when we still have debts of our own. I'd say the fee was nominal

Shane Supple GK
Colin McCabe GK

Derek Pender RB/LB
John Ross Wilson RB
Rob Cornwall CB/RB
Dan Casey CB/RB
Warren O'Hora CB
Dan Byrne CB/CM
Paddy kirk LB
Darragh Leahy LB/CB

Paddy Kavanagh RM/LM
Keith Buckley RM/CM/RB
Keith Ward CM/LM/RM
Ian Morris CM/LM/LB/CB
Oscar Brennan CM/ CB
Philly Gannon CM
JJ Lunney CM/LM?
Eoghan Morgan CM
Jamie Hamilton LM
Kevin Devaney LM/RM
Karl Moore LM/RM/LB

Dinny Corcoran ST
Cristian Magerusan ST
Ryan Swan ST

Ins:
JJ Lunney (Pats)
Kevin Devanney (Galway)
Karl Moore (Bray)
Ryan Swan (Cabinteely)
Darragh Leahy (Coventry)
Keith Buckley (Bray)

Outs:
Lorcan Fitzgerald (Released)
Eoin Wearen ((Released so far, may still sign back)
Ciaran O'Connor (Loan expired)
keith Dalton (Released)
Georgie Poynton (Loan expired)
Ismahil Akinade (Waterford)
Dylan Hayes (Released)
Greg Murray (Released)
Fuad Sule (Barnet)

I'll do a squad comparison closer to the season because I think we've improved quite a bit since last year. Jamie Doyle and Kaleem Simon are nowhere near as good as Lunney, Moore or Devanney for instance.

Gavin "shels" · 05-01-2018 10:09am

but1er wrote: »

had to buy him out of his contract.

Bear in mind their contracts were breached last season over payment so he probably could have got a termination or threatened legal action.

Roaster · 05-01-2018 11:25am

BlazingSaddler wrote: »

Good to see him back but if it was a choice between him and Wearen then a fully fit Wearen does give you more. ...

Can't agree with that statement. I like Wearen but there's no comparison. Buckley full of passion, not afraid to get stuck in and better engine.

GLaDOS · 05-01-2018 11:27am

Yeah Wearen is technically superior, but only shows it every 4 or 5 games and likely to be anonymous in between.

MD1990 · 05-01-2018 11:51am

BlazingSaddler wrote: »

Good to see him back but if it was a choice between him and Wearen then a fully fit Wearen does give you more. Both of them and I’ll be delighted

Buckley was POTY in 2016 & Wearen is not reliable because of injury.

No real comparison. Buckley is a great signing.

artanevilla · 05-01-2018 1:40pm

Could this be the first season in a while where there's a bit of expectation going into it? Probably our strongest squad since 2010.

major bill · 05-01-2018 3:10pm

artanevilla wrote: »

Could this be the first season in a while where there's a bit of expectation going into it? Probably our strongest squad since 2010.

Cautious expectations, I'd say we will be in around the same position as 2017, But yes its one season I am really looking forward to, the buzz has been coming back the last couple of seasons.

GLaDOS · 05-01-2018 3:25pm

Once we avoid relegation I'll be happy! Cautious of being being too optimistic, never seems to go well with Bohs :pac:

artanevilla · 05-01-2018 5:55pm

WE'RE GOING TO WIN THE LEAGUE!

BlazingSaddler · 05-01-2018 9:54pm

Cork should run away with it with Dundalk second but don’t see why we can’t compete with Rovers, Pats and Derry for third, or is that unrealistic?

GLaDOS · 06-01-2018 2:37pm

We'd probably need a fair chunk of luck with injuries to have any chance of competing for those positions. If any of Dinny, Ward, Supple or Pender get injured we'd be struggling imo.

major bill · 06-01-2018 3:51pm

BlazingSaddler wrote: »

Cork should run away with it with Dundalk second but don’t see why we can’t compete with Rovers, Pats and Derry for third, or is that unrealistic?

Not overly convinced they will,it will be a close one again between them and Dundalk!

The 4 games will be tougher, if we got 5th and made a decent push for 4th I'd be happy enough but we need to be realistic with expectations!

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