Shamrock Rovers FC Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

BOHtox

TBH, I think I over-reacted to the signings.
Rickett's last two clubs were German Division 4 and a Moldovan club.

stovelid

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Eh, he's made 30 senior appearances (at clubs in Canada, Hungary, Moldova and the lower German divisions) over the past 2 and half years, and failed to secure a deal earlier in the summer after trials at Stevenage and Chesterfield. When he was good, it was because of phenomenal pace and athleticism. This guy is done, and I'd be shocked if he does much at LOI level.

Have to say I'd be inclined to agree but Twigg was playing in the second division in Scotland when we signed him and had also failed to settle at a lot of clubs.

A lazy comparison to older players sleepwalking to an easy pay day doesn't make sense: 28 year old on short deal for big games. More likely that he'll try hard to get noticed and get another club.

Would have preferred other signings but it's tough to find out of contract players.

civis_liberalis

stovelid wrote: »

Would have preferred other signings but it's tough to find out of contract players.

Yeah, Europa League or not, a short-term deal at a LOI team might not be the easiest sell to players who would add significant quality to Rovers.

celtictiger32

dont know much about tha guy ricketts but looks a decent player from that you tube vid, if im right hes still only 28 goin on 29 so should still have a bit of pace and plenty of confidence by the looks of things. who was the lad signed from motherwell?? does anybody know anything about him? anyway hope they go well for you and help get yez out of that group:D

stovelid

celtictiger32 wrote: »

dont know much about tha guy ricketts but looks a decent player from that you tube vid, if im right hes still only 28 goin on 29 so should still have a bit of pace and plenty of confidence by the looks of things. who was the lad signed from motherwell?? does anybody know anything about him? anyway hope they go well for you and help get yez out of that group:D

Don't know much about him. MON and Magilton supposed to be very keen on him and he can apparently play a few positions.

LuckyLloyd

See what you're saying stovelid. Anyone know anything about the particulars of the deal in terms of length and salary?

scruff321

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

See what you're saying stovelid. Anyone know anything about the particulars of the deal in terms of length and salary?

Id say your talking a 6 month contract here, supposedly Ricketts is on 1500e per week.

How did he get on against Dundalk, heard he was fairly lively? what about Paterson?

You can say what you want about Ricketts but he is relatively young and has played at the highest level albiet 7 or 8 odd years ago he will add invaluable experience.

civis_liberalis

scruff321 wrote: »

You can say what you want about Ricketts but he is relatively young and has played at the highest level albiet 7 or 8 odd years ago he will add invaluable experience.

Early days yet but I think he could end up being a big player for them.

stovelid

scruff321 wrote: »

How did he get on against Dundalk, heard he was fairly lively? what about Paterson?

Decent prospect I thought. Provided assists for both goals (a goal and a penalty) and some other clever touches and through balls on a very very poor pitch. Faded a bit at times but probably down to match sharpness.

Paterson looked good at left -full I thought. Looked solid and very experienced and made two last ditch tackles that prevented very possible goals. Looked in good shape for a 31 year old but he hadn't played for ages though and it showed as he ran out of steam.

NufcNavan

Is there an announcement expected from UEFA today regarding Tallaght Stadium?

dfx-

Yes

Gavin "shels"

LeixlipRed wrote: »

How do you know Samir Gav?

Was in Secondary School with the lad.


Just on a side note, Neale Fenn signed for your neighbours out in Tallaght, Sacred Heart!:D Did he retire from yous or just leave?:D

dfx-

A magnificent sight



A windbreak too...:pac:

Ebbs

Reckon it could hold a good 45k :pac:

Surprised no official club release as of yet. Inspection must have not went totally as planned today.

bonescap

Tallaght has been given the go ahead

listermint

Where is the information coming from, The twitter account says they are still awaiting a UEFA Decision. ??

bonescap

Its all over the rovers forum at the minute and i'd say the club will anounce it around midday with the price of the tickets

ArmaniJeanss

I look forward to sitting in that stand on a balmy November Thursday night up the Dublin mountains.

stovelid

celtictiger32

dfx- wrote: »

A magnificent sight



A windbreak too...:pac:

what kind of figure woud it take to make permanent seating there??

shanec1928

dfx- wrote: »

A magnificent sight



A windbreak too...:pac:

them seats get around the country any way;)

Ebbs

Biggest fear is they will look out of place, need random dashes of paint. After years homeless, you know the colour of our seats is usually top priority of most of our supporters and LoI supporters in general.

Wonder will the sligo game be moved to tolka :pac:

stovelid

Europa rickets

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2173-europa-match-tickets-

everdead.ie

stovelid wrote: »

Europa rickets

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2173-europa-match-tickets-

I totally mis read that and thought it said 70 per game and almost had a heart attack!

stovelid

Also from site:

Individual match ticket prices will vary; tickets for the first Europa group game against Rubin Kazan next Thursday are €25 for adults and €15 for concessions.

dfx-

That's a killing of a saving for concessions..might be renewing my student card tomorrow so. Insane value.

10am Saturday morning...all other appointments are off.:)

Going on recent queues, I think it's ambitious to get through the season ticket queue in just three hours :pac:

Ebbs

dfx- wrote: »

That's a killing of a saving for concessions..might be renewing my student card tomorrow so. Insane value.

10am Saturday morning...all other appointments are off.:)

Going on recent queues, I think it's ambitious to get through the season ticket queue in just three hours :pac:

With the use of postal addresses and potential credit card machines, you'd be lucky to catch the Pats match if you're in the ST queue. Might come back for 1pm just to see what general sale looks like :pac:

civis_liberalis

Ebbs wrote: »

Biggest fear is they will look out of place, need random dashes of paint.

Out of place?

It's the only part of the bloody ground with colours that make any fúcking sense!

stovelid

Ticket queue was nuts out at Tallaght Stadium when I left.

Charisteas

I got my tickets at 4pm after queuing since 2:30, still people in the queue when i left but it was dying down.

Ebbs

What time did the ST queue end at?

ollaetta

Ebbs wrote: »

What time did the ST queue end at?

They allowed the general sale queue to join the end of the season ticket queue at about 1.15 but there were still dozens of season ticket holders waiting. Queued two and a half hours myself, just glad the weather was dry. Can't imagine what it would have been like if it was pissin' down.

stovelid

ollaetta wrote: »

They allowed the general sale queue to join the end of the season ticket queue at about 1.15 but there were still dozens of season ticket holders waiting. Queued two and a half hours myself, just glad the weather was dry. Can't imagine what it would have been like if it was pissin' down.

From what I hear nearly all ST holders and members must have been sorted so happy days.

Bertser

Queued from about 10.45 till half 1, the odd dickhead skipping in line up to their mates was fairly annoying.

Lauder

Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place, but does anyone know if any pubs in Central London might be showing Thursday's Rovers vs Kazan match?

Amy advice would be much appreciated.

bonescap

Try this thread on the rovers forum, should help you find a place.

http://srfcultrasforum.eu/forum/showthread.php?2763-Hop-Pole-Pub-Wansworth-London

dfx-

1800 allocation

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2199-spurs-away-tickets

Hard Worker

dfx- wrote: »

1800 allocation

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2199-spurs-away-tickets

I wonder how much the tickets are. It says 25 of the queens pounds. How much is that in IMF, EU, ECB money.

dfx-

If you arrive with I'd say thirty of the IMF/EU/ECB money, you'd leave with a ticket.

Ebbs

dfx- wrote: »

1800 allocation

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2199-spurs-away-tickets

With us having the Upper South stand too. Its marked for "UK based hoops" but should be easy enough to get a ticket if in dire need.

dreamers75

North and Rogers rumouringly heading Tallaght bound, cracking signings if true.

Ebbs

dreamers75 wrote: »

North and Rogers rumouringly heading Tallaght bound, cracking signings if true.

Not till January surely?

Dont believe Rogers for a second. He'd be behind Thompson and Brush in the pecking order, unless one is Europe/England/Jamaica bound.

dreamers75

Ebbs wrote: »

Not till January surely?

Dont believe Rogers for a second. He'd be behind Thompson and Brush in the pecking order, unless one is Europe/England/Jamaica bound.

lol you sign the Best Keeper in the league and hes no 1.

Both for next season assuming North comes back over.

TheBigLebowski

dreamers75 wrote: »

North and Rogers rumouringly heading Tallaght bound, cracking signings if true.

North has always impressed me, looks a bit fitter now too. Some of the forwards signed at the start of the season haven't really worked out for rovers too well. O'neil, kilduff...

And also I'd have Rogers ahead of Thompson and Brush. Thompson frightens the life out of me and although I haven't seen enough of Brush to judge him properly, I do rate Rogers highly.

Corholio

TheBigLebowski wrote: »

North has always impressed me, looks a bit fitter now too. Some of the forwards signed at the start of the season haven't really worked out for rovers too well. O'neil, kilduff...

And also I'd have Rogers ahead of Thompson and Brush. Thompson frightens the life out of me and although I haven't seen enough of Brush to judge him properly, I do rate Rogers highly.

No doubt he's a very good player, but seeing him at the Cross tonight he dosen't look in any great shape, does that mean he was in worse shape?

stovelid

dreamers75 wrote: »

North and Rogers rumouringly heading Tallaght bound, cracking signings if true.

Not sure we need Rogers as things stand, but I rate North. That said, I rated Kilduff last season as well. I like O Neill in terms of his support play but he needs to score a little bit more.

Twigg, Kelly, Shephard and North would be an awesome squad of strikers.

dreamers75

stovelid wrote: »

Twigg,

He staying? Assume if Mon goes he goes too.

TheBigLebowski

dreamers75 wrote: »

He staying? Assume if Mon goes he goes too.

Wouldn't count on it. Especially if he goes to Norn Iron.

stovelid

dreamers75 wrote: »

He staying?

Haven't heard otherwise. In contract anyway.

As said, MON would be a shoo-in for the NI job if the bigot goes, but hopefully he (MON) will sign the new contract.

Got me Spurs away tickets this morning.

Tallaght Saint

Rogers is going nowhere. Confirmed by a player last night who was talking to a friend.