Bohemian FC Team Talk/News/Rumours Thread

BOHtox

Leahy re-signing is huge. You think that's a big statement too from the club that Long and Croly are staying.

2019 squad:
Supple
Leahy
Corcoran

Arguably if you could hand pick 3 players to sign on it would be them three first.

GLaDOS

You have to think if Leahy's re-signed that Long's going nowhere.

If we can keep Kelly now it would be incredible.

BOHtox

You'd think players like Buckley who have tried it elsewhere and came back will stay. Pender too. Wardy.

So with that in mind if you pick the next 3 you want signed up it would probably be Kelly, Casey and Lunney.

Last year we had the guts of the squad signed by christmas and a few on two year deals. Hopefully we can do the same this year

but1er

As much as I want to think leahy will be their start of next season, I find it hard to belive, far to good and contract is their just to get a transfer fee which I'd say be tidy amount.. I hope I'm wrong

BOHtox

Fair play to him for signing a contract and letting us get a fee the same way O'Hora and Fudzer did. He could have left us for free. He knows Bohs aren't going to stand in his way though.

If he does stay and we can keep a few more and maybe add a bit we shouldn't be a million miles off Europe

but1er

Rumours of o Neills kit been announced tomorrow and a pride Jersey (white with pride stripe down the crest)

but1er

but1er wrote: »

Rumours of o Neills kit been announced tomorrow and a pride Jersey (white with pride stripe down the crest)

Left out my favourite bit, theirs a famous face on the Jersey...

artanevilla

It’s defo O’Neills next season anyway.

BOHtox

but1er wrote: »

Left out my favourite bit, theirs a famous face on the Jersey...

Do tell do tell

Great having the new Jersey out before Christmas anyway

but1er

BOHtox wrote: »

Do tell do tell

Great having the new Jersey out before Christmas anyway

Apparently Bob Marley, so I heard

artanevilla

Ah jaysus.

BOHtox

That would be abstract alright.

Dan Lambert tweeted "Don't worry... This won't disappoint" or words to that effect.

Don't worry about a thing?

BOHtox

Another Marley reference on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/bfcdublin/status/1054642912238145536?s=19

Lyle Lanley

One the one hand the jersey is a massive joke and a disgrace to all the true club legends who've put so much in to the club both on and off the field.

On the other, I kind of want one.

GLaDOS

What the fúck we're they thinking

but1er

It's a cracking bit work. All Marley football fans will want one. It's simple marketing

GLaDOS

Sell it as a seperate product if you want to make some money, it shouldn't be our actual kit.

BOHtox

Bit fan. Well produced, well put together and all over social media.

You can question the reason for why Marley is on it and you'd be dead right to but it's abstract.

I never get the jersey and will get one and think it will sellout.

major bill

BOHtox wrote: »

Bit fan. Well produced, well put together and all over social media.

You can question the reason for why Marley is on it and you'd be dead right to but it's abstract.

I never get the jersey and will get one and think it will sellout.

Same as myself, havent bought a Bohs jersey in years but will get this.

The idea is ridiculous yet brilliant at the same time.

BOHtox

Great bit of news as Long signs on a 3 year deal with Croly as his assistant. The backbone to the senior team, but also the entire club. Long places a big emphasis on the youth structure and he's as big as any signing we make this year. Delighted with Croly too. Defensively a very good coach and very suited to the number 2 position. Seems to be a great rapport between the two.

Also, Grant was signed up already apparently from last year. And the squad looks like this now:

Shane Supple GK
Andy Lyons RB
Derek Pender RB
Rob Cornwall CB
Darragh Leahy LB
Danny Grant RM
Keith Ward CAM/LM
Dinny Corcoran ST

Ryan Graydon and Promise Omochere have signed too, presumably for the 19s.

Out of contract:
Colin McCabe GK
Dan Casey CB
Dan Byrne CB/CM
Paddy Kirk LB/CB
Kevin Devanney LM/RM
Oscar Brennan CM
Keith Buckley CM/RB
Ian Morris CB/CL/CM
JJ Lunney CM
Dan Kelly RM
Robbie McCourt LB/CM
Eoghan Stokes CAM/ST/LM
Ryan Swan ST
Christian Magerusan ST
Ryan Masterson ST
Ali Regbha ST

Hoping a good chunk of those re-sign, namely Kelly, Casey, Lunney, Buckley, Morris and Devanney.

Good to have our two players in the PFAI team of the year signed up already though. Hope we hear more over the next week or two. Would be nice to have a core of 16-18 signed soon and then just hear of some transfer additions over the off-season as opposed to rumours of us losing players.

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=13186

Omackeral

Dano Kelly won't be signing, think that's pretty much set in stone unfortunately.

wadacrack

A few clubs in England looking at Regbha

BOHtox

Lunney gone to Waterford too. Hard to see this patch of losing our best players every year ending soon until the Dalyer job is done.

BOHtox

Morris all but officially gone to Shels. I'd say that will be announced this week.
Casey in talks with Rovers. Regbha and Kelly in talks with England. We're losing our best players and meanwhile we donate 10% of our jersey sales to charity while on the other hand they ask members to dig deep to financially support the club. Direct Provision needs a bit more funding but a small team in North Dublin isn't responsible for that. A few bucket collections would suffice.

We desperately need to get a few more players signed back up before I start sleeping easy. If we lose all of the above then Robbie McCourt you would see fitting in to the Lunney role so get him signed back up. Devanney, Buckley, Kirk and Magerusan too. Was hopeful we could keep the bulk of the squad and add one or two but looks like we could be building half the squad again like every other year

Roaster

BOHtox wrote: »

... Was hopeful we could keep the bulk of the squad and add one or two but looks like we could be building half the squad again like every other year

Well unfortunately that's the way it's going to be for us for the short to medium term. Having said that, we have proved that we can attract players who haven't been successful elsewhere and if they perform to their ability they can then earn a move to full-time football and earn a decent crust. We also have some decent kids coming through too so it's not all doom and gloom.

BOHtox

Not a good few days with the jersey getting pulled and losing a few players. Wasn't able to make the members' meeting tonight but hope to hear what happened over the next day or so.

Anyway,

Shane Supple GK
Andy Lyons RB
Derek Pender RB
Rob Cornwall CB
Darragh Leahy LB
Danny Grant RM
Keith Ward CAM/LM
Dinny Corcoran ST

Ryan Graydon and Promise Omochere have signed too, presumably for the 19s.

Out of contract:
Colin McCabe GK
Paddy Kirk LB/CB
Kevin Devanney LM/RM
Oscar Brennan CM
Keith Buckley CM/RB
Dan Kelly RM
Robbie McCourt LB/CM
Eoghan Stokes CAM/ST/LM
Ryan Swan ST
Christian Magerusan ST
Ryan Masterson ST
Ali Regbha ST

Transfers:
In:

Out:
Ian Morris (Shels)
JJ Lunney (Waterford)
Dan Casey (Cork)
Dan Byrne (Shels)
Jamie Hamilton (Released)

Was hearing we have 3 players on trial in England too. Kelly, Regbha presumably. Not sure on the third. Hopefully we get a few more signed up over the next week or so and start rebuilding the squad.

artanevilla

Rumours that Luke Byrne has agreed to sign....

but1er

artanevilla wrote: »

Rumours that Luke Byrne has agreed to sign....

He's one player I wouldn't welcome back.

DrumSteve

artanevilla wrote: »

Rumours that Luke Byrne has agreed to sign....

Jaysus was only wondering what was happening with him.

Good player though.

GLaDOS

We've a better left back and he's had serious injury issues since leaving us.

That said, if Long reckons he can play a role, that's good enough for me.

artanevilla

I’d imagine he’d come in as a centre half, talk of him coming into Morris’s role as head of youth development.

BOHtox

but1er wrote: »

He's one player I wouldn't welcome back.

I can think of another I wouldn't welcome back too who we're linked to.

Omackeral

BOHtox wrote: »

I can think of another I wouldn't welcome back too who we're linked to.

Izzy any good this fella?

BOHtox

Akinad say

BlazingSaddler

I was certain Byrne was going to become a regular Ireland full back when he was coming through at Bohs. After 5 injury plagued years I certainly wouldn’t have him at LB ahead of Leahy and I think Kirk has bags of potential. If it was a pay as you play deal trying him out at CB may work out. I’d imagine he regrets his actions as a very young man when he left Bohs. Give the guy a chance I say

BOHtox

He wasn't great any time I've seen him against us. Bottled taking a throw in beside us too. Fouled Grant in the box in Tallaght too and should have been a penalty. He's a Rovers so and so as far as I'm concerned.

I think it's so important we get Kirk and Buckley and a few others signed back up asap

Gavin "shels"

artanevilla wrote: »

Rumours that Luke Byrne has agreed to sign....

Was rumour of him to us.... Also Conan Byrne but seems he may be going your way too.

BOHtox

Gavin "shels" wrote: »

Was rumour of him to us.... Also Conan Byrne but seems he may be going your way too.

Conan said on his podcast that Keith long rang him at the end of every season to try sign him so I'm not surprised by that. Conan still probably has a year left in him but I'm not sure that's on the wing. We struggled with kavanagh on the wings last year because Dinny likes to drop deep and when Kelly came in he provided that pace and directness in behind. I can see Byrne playing second fiddle to Wardy, who Long seems to think he only has 60 or 70 minutes in him.

but1er

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/17210961.boro-have-upperhand-in-battle-for-bohemians-teenager/

artanevilla

Two in today, midfielder Conor Levingston and goalkeeper James Talbot.

McCourt and Magerusan re-signed.

BOHtox

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=13260

Good signings on the face of it.

Levingston seems a real prospect. Seemed to be highly rated on the Wolves forum. He's left footed too which adds great balance to the team having lost Morris and Lunney. Unfortunate we couldn't sign him on a two year deal.

James Talbot in as backup keeper. Realistically, there's still gonna be 10 games or so where he will play so the move will be good for his development learning from the best keeper in the league too. Bohs fan too apparently. Hard on Colin McCabe, presumably, getting let go. Seemed like a decent keeper and loved playing for us. I'd say it's likely if Talbot didn't present himself then he'd still be there.

Christian Magerusan is a quality striker. Much different to Dinny. Dinny has an eye for goal but likes to drop deep and links up very well. His link up play with Wardy and Kelly at the end of the year was magnificent. Magerusan seems to be a real no. 9 though. Plays on the shoulder of the last defender, good pace, strength. Was very impressed with him when I saw him. We had Stokes play up top last year. While Stokes is a good player he's not a no.9.

Robbie McCourt. I'll liken him to Casey. Casey came in halfway through a season and was poor but a good pre-season made all the difference. McCourt looked okay but not great. He's obviously a good player and a full pre-season working on shape, his role, fitness etc will surely do him the world of good.

Not too long ago we were getting linked with Luke Byrne, Conan Byrne, Conor Kenna, Paul Keegan, Killian Brennan etc. While a few of those would be good but you know Long is about giving the youth a chance and signing young players you may never heard of but turn out to be gems. Hopefully one or two more come and one or two more re-sign pretty soon.

I'd take a risk on Georgie Poynton. Obviously carries a bit of weight but a good player who scored a few goals for us. He's the level we can afford too. Paul Keegan would be an improvement on Oscar Brennan and Dano Byrne too. We've the makings of a good squad

Squad up to 14 now:
Shane Supple GK
James Talbot GK

Andy Lyons RB
Derek Pender RB
Rob Cornwall CB
Darragh Leahy LB

Danny Grant RM
Conor Levingston CM
Robbie McCourt CM/LB/CB
Keith Ward CAM/LM
Promise Omochere RM
Ryan Graydon LM

Christian Magerusan ST
Dinny Corcoran ST 

artanevilla

Poynton was one of the stand out players the first half of last season but it seemed to me he had a falling out with Long.

BOHtox

artanevilla wrote: »

Poynton was one of the stand out players the first half of last season but it seemed to me he had a falling out with Long.

Agreed I thought he was very good. He carries a bit of weight but he was a "man" so to speak. Stepped up to take a penalty and scored in Tallaght, always put the foot in etc.

He took a penalty in Limerick and missed. An awful peno. Straight at the keeper. I don't know whether he just fell out of favour or had an argument or just lost his place or what. He scored a few goals in that half a season too. About 6 from midfield. He's only 21 or so and with our current budget it could be all we could afford.

but1er

Supple just hung up the gloves. Hip injury sadly. James tolbot a great replacement

artanevilla

A class act on and off the pitch, as confirmed by his statement. Sad day for the club and himself. Can only wish him the best of luck.

wadacrack

I watched Levingston play for ire u19, in the same team as Leahy, Trevor Clarke and Lunney. He is a very good player. Surprised he is back playing in Ireland so soon. I thought he had a chance of becoming a EPL Championship first teamer so he defiantly has the potential to make an impact next season.

BOHtox

artanevilla wrote: »

A class act on and off the pitch, as confirmed by his statement. Sad day for the club and himself. Can only wish him the best of luck.

His statement was pure class. He could have played for anyone and he chose us. He saw the bigger picture in the first team and the future which was created by Keith Long. He embodied everything it meant to be a Bohemian. I hope to God he sticks around in some form at Bohs. Would be a great addition to the youth teams and has the temperment, man management and leadership for coaching and management.

BOHtox

Squad down to 13 obviously with Supple being forced to retire. What a servant to the club.

James Talbot GK

Andy Lyons RB
Derek Pender RB
Rob Cornwall CB
Darragh Leahy LB

Danny Grant RM
Conor Levingston CM
Robbie McCourt CM/LB/CB
Keith Ward CAM/LM
Promise Omochere RM
Ryan Graydon LM

Christian Magerusan ST
Dinny Corcoran ST

Some clearout taking place too.
Out of contract:
Paddy Kirk LB/CB
Kevin Devanney LM/RM
Keith Buckley CM/RB
Dan Kelly RM
Eoghan Stokes CAM/ST/LM
Ryan Swan ST
Ryan Masterson ST
Ali Regbha ST

Transfers:
In:
James Talbot (Sunderland)
Conor Levingston (Wolves)

Out:
Ian Morris (Shels)
JJ Lunney (Waterford)
Dan Casey (Cork)
Dan Byrne (Shels)
Jamie Hamilton (Released)
Shane Supple (Retired)
Colin McCabe (Released)
Oscar Brennan (Bohs B/ Shels)

BOHtox

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=13297

Few good signings in today.
Niall Corbett GK, 24
Michael Barker RB/CB/LB 25
Danny Mandroiu CM 20
James Finnerty CB 19

With Paddy Kirk LB/CB, 20, and Ryan Swan ST, 22, re-signing.


Squad up to 19 now:
James Talbot GK
Niall Corbett

Andy Lyons RB
Derek Pender RB
Michael Barker RB/CB/LB
Rob Cornwall CB
James Finnerty CB
Paddy Kirk LB/CB
Darragh Leahy LB

Danny Grant RM
Conor Levingston CM
Danny Mandroiu CM
Robbie McCourt CM/LB/CB
Keith Ward CAM/LM
Promise Omochere RM
Ryan Graydon LM

Christian Magerusan ST
Dinny Corcoran ST
Ryan Swan ST

Out of contract:
Kevin Devanney LM/RM
Keith Buckley CM/RB
Dan Kelly RM
Eoghan Stokes CAM/ST/LM
Ryan Masterson ST
Ali Regbha ST

Transfers:
In:
James Talbot (Sunderland)
Conor Levingston (Wolves)
Niall Corbett (Waterford)
Danny Mandroiu (Brighton)
James Finnerty (Rochdale)
Michael Barker (St Pats)

Out:
Ian Morris (Shels)
JJ Lunney (Waterford)
Dan Casey (Cork)
Dan Byrne (Shels/Bohs
Jamie Hamilton (Released)
Shane Supple (Retired)
Colin McCabe (Released)
Oscar Brennan (Bohs B/ Shels)

Squad starting to take shape now. Was getting worried we hadn't signed anyone over the last few weeks but it always amazes me the players Long can find. Some really highly rated players there.

It seems Dan Kelly will sign for Bolton, I wonder can Mandroiu do a job at right mid. He seems to be a Number 10 but maybe if he has pace he can do a job out right.

Barker is a decent player. I wonder is the cover at right back meaning we are expecting Lyons to sign for Wolves.

Have a funny feeling Masterson, Buckley and Devanney are gonna re-sign. So would that still leave room for Paul Keegan, who's rumoured? Hard to know exactly where these lads play, it just broadly says 'midfielder' or 'defender' online anywhere I've looked.

Jesus it's a long off-season. Would love if the season was a week or two longer at the end

GLaDOS

I don't know most of these players we've signed. Trusting Long knows what he's doing!