Bohemian FC Team Talk/News/Rumours Thread

Omackeral

Barker played with us before a few years ago. the rest I haven't a clue about.

BOHtox

Barker wasn't up to much when he was with us or any time I saw him play against us afterwards. Can only presume he's in as cover for Lyons at RB because even young Kirk I'd rate higher than Barker.

Corbett should be sub keeper to Talbot. Corbet seems like a decent keeper but Talbot seems very promising, even was in the conversation for next Sunderland GK before Pickford got it at the time.

The rest, and Talbot as well to be fair, seem promising from what I'm reading and Bohs is a good place for them to learn to play the game the right way under Long and Croly.

I know I'm like a broken record at this stage but would love if there guys do well throughout the year that there'll be a few 2 year deals handed out. Even just 3,4,5 of them so if they go to England we can get a bit of money for them.

artanevilla

Long says he's been after Barker the last two years, so he must rate him. I'd expect Bucko to re-sign and hopefully Devaney as well.

Squad is starting to come together now but defo a few unknown quantities in there. Hopefully won't take too long to bed in as we have an Irn-Bru cup to win.

BOHtox

Rumours Paul Keegan gonna be announced soon. You gotta say he'll be an improvement on Oscar Brennan and Dan Byrne. He'll bring vital experience to our young squad too. Really rate him as a player and leader.

artanevilla

He was excellent in his first spell with us. But TNS...

Also he's 34 so I don't know myself. I'll wait to see how he does on the pitch before I decide.

BOHtox

artanevilla wrote: »

He was excellent in his first spell with us. But TNS...

Also he's 34 so I don't know myself. I'll wait to see how he does on the pitch before I decide.

I was only an associate member at that stage and luckily was away in the Gaeltacht so I missed both matches. Couldn't believe the scores when my dad was texting them to me. Thought he was taking the piss.

Did Keegan start the nonsense about bonuses? Allegedly

With his CDM role he probably has a year or two left at this level. His role doesn't deteriorate with age like we'll say Dan Kelly's will. He'll hopefully be a good experienced head around the dressing room and a leader on the pitch. An upgrade on Dano Byrne and Oscar Brennan, but Keego isn't getting that goal in tallaght

BOHtox

http://bohemianfc.com/?p=13308
Squad up to 20 now with kevin Devanney re-signing. Very god news. Good player, likes to have a go, can beat a player and he works very hard.

Squad up to 20 now:
James Talbot GK
Niall Corbett GK

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
Kevin Devanney LM/RM

Christian Magerusan ST
Dinny Corcoran ST
Ryan Swan ST

Out of contract:
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)

Hopefully we'll hear of Buckley re-signing soon. Keegan went to Bray which was a bit of a surprise because by all accounts we were interested in him. I wouldn't be surprised if he was offered more there.

Hard to know what else we need. Maybe a centre half, a cdm, Buckley and a winger (preferably left footed).

Squad shaping up nicely and probably nearly complete. Lasy year we started with about 25 and then reduced it to 22 or so in July. So I'd still expect a few more bodies.

BOHtox

Keith buckley re-signed. Contract on the table for Dan Kelly too. Be great if he stayed

artanevilla

Football wise it's a no brainer for Kelly to re-sign.

There is other factors at play though and bills have to be paid.

but1er

3 days till fixtures can't wait

BOHtox

artanevilla wrote: »

Football wise it's a no brainer for Kelly to re-sign.

There is other factors at play though and bills have to be paid.

Exactly. Football wise he'd be playing every week at Bohs and at Dundalk there would possibly be two or three ahead of him. Money is definitely the issue.

It is such a shame we can't offer him some sort of a 2 year deal and then command a fee for him in the future, but it is good to see we have offered him something.

It's possibly something that will continue to happen until the new stadium is built, our debts are paid off and crowds are ~50% higher

but1er

Ordered season ticket on 7th Jan still no word by email or Twitter, must be some back log

major bill

but1er wrote: »

Ordered season ticket on 7th Jan still no word by email or Twitter, must be some back log

I wouldn't be worried, contact the club maybe next week, last season cards usually valid first game so people can collect, that's usually the way its done, should be fine this year with the opening fixture.

artanevilla

but1er wrote: »

Ordered season ticket on 7th Jan still no word by email or Twitter, must be some back log

I know membership cards generally arrive a few weeks into the season and as far as I know so do season tickets. Normally last years card is sufficient at the gate for the first few games. Exception was last season when we played them in the first game.

I would say if you explain at the turnstile you'll be fine if you don't have last seasons.

but1er

Anyone got Chris Forrester number? Get him back

LeBash

What's the craic with season tickets? Ordered 3 weeks ago and still hasn't arrived yet. Have last season's in the wallet, will it get me in?

BOHtox

LeBash wrote: »

What's the craic with season tickets? Ordered 3 weeks ago and still hasn't arrived yet. Have last season's in the wallet, will it get me in?

I'm the same with the membership. My dad rang the club earlier in the week and said they should be available to collect at the east Fife match on Saturday, all going well, so I imagine if not collected then they'll be posted out

artanevilla

BOHtox wrote: »

I'm the same with the membership. My dad rang the club earlier in the week and said they should be available to collect at the east Fife match on Saturday, all going well, so I imagine if not collected then they'll be posted out

Email sent to members confirming available for collection Sat, any not collected will be sent on.

davycc

Will the cup game Sat possibly be live on tv online etc or highlights be shown after,
My first post in your megathread.
I come in peace loi brethren.

GLaDOS

Assume it's not on TV.

Might get highlights if Dotsy is videoing it himself, think he uploaded the peno shoot out of the last round.

davycc

Thanks and fingers crossed you pick up a decent home win!

Omackeral

davycc wrote: »

Will the cup game Sat possibly be live on tv online etc or highlights be shown after,
My first post in your megathread.
I come in peace loi brethren.

No but the semi final (should we progress) will be live on BBC Alba and BT Sport!

BOHtox

So Luke Wade Slater, Scott Allardice and Sam Byrne sign taking the squad to 24.

Dan Kelly departed to Dundalk.

Transfers:
In:
James Talbot (Sunderland)
Conor Levingston (Wolves)
Niall Corbett (Waterford)
Danny Mandroiu (Brighton)
James Finnerty (Rochdale)
Michael Barker (St Pats)
Luke Wade-Slater (Stevenage)
Scott Allardice (Dundee United)
Sam Byrne (Dundak)

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)
Dan Kelly (Dundalk)
Eoghan Stokes (Released)
Ryan Masterson (Released)

Squad:
James Talbot GK
Niall Corbett GK

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

Luke Wade-Slater RM/RB
Danny Grant RM
Keith Buckley CM/RB
Scott Allardice CM/CB
Danny Mandroiu CM
Conor Levingston CM
Robbie McCourt CM/LB/CB
Keith Ward CAM/LM
Promise Omochere RM
Kevin Devanney LM/RM
Ryan Graydon LM

Christian Magerusan ST
Dinny Corcoran ST 
Ryan Swan ST
Sam Byrne ST



Think our squad is very good all things considered. Byrne could really challenge Dinny for our main striker and Christian Magerusan is a very good young player. I wonder will Ward be shifted out left to accommodate Mandroiu.

Very happy from the whispers that the players who are coming in are told that they are gonna be keeping the ball on the ground this coming year and by all accounts from pre-season that's what we have been doing too

davycc

Omackeral wrote: »

davycc wrote: »

Will the cup game Sat possibly be live on tv online etc or highlights be shown after,
My first post in your megathread.
I come in peace loi brethren.

No but the semi final (should we progress) will be live on BBC Alba and BT Sport!

Cheers Mack dude hope you hammer them Sat..I love BBC alba like a slightly more sexy Tg4 lol.
I'm a shels fan for my sins but I have been made feel at home by the friends in the bohs foundation, play walking football most weeks,
Gentlemen to a fault.

but1er

Think Margeruson out for season

artanevilla

davycc wrote: »

Cheers Mack dude hope you hammer them Sat..I love BBC alba like a slightly more sexy Tg4 lol.
I'm a shels fan for my sins but I have been made feel at home by the friends in the bohs foundation, play walking football most weeks,
Gentlemen to a fault.

Come to the dark side. Look into your heart, you know it to be true.

BOHtox

Was told there was 25-30 new full members signed up for this year. Good to see this area growing

but1er

BOHtox wrote: »

Was told there was 25-30 new full members signed up for this year. Good to see this area growing

I'm one, btw East ffie 2/1 to best bohs tomorrow. Did they not Bring a team over

LeBash

but1er wrote: »

I'm one, btw East ffie 2/1 to best bohs tomorrow. Did they not Bring a team over

Sure we're unbeaten in months

Mr.Nice Guy

What's the story with Stokes? Is it true he's off to Boavista?

The Good Ole Boys

how is man find home boh shirt to wear onlnie? i knot see any to buy?

- bo -

The Good Ole Boys wrote: »

how is man find home boh shirt to wear onlnie? i knot see any to buy?

https://www.shop-bohemianfc.com/

Check on there after the East Fife match later today and the home jersey will be available.

asteroids over berlin

just on the jerseys, is there a size guide online? Looking for a couple for the kids - difficult to know the right sizes to order in the boys sizing

artanevilla

asteroids over berlin wrote: »

just on the jerseys, is there a size guide online? Looking for a couple for the kids - difficult to know the right sizes to order in the boys sizing

Pop them over an email, I'm sure the girls in the shop would be able to give you a good indication.

BOHtox

Gonna pop over to this early for a few pints and then in to town for the rugby. Looking forward to the new lads, the shape, trying to ball, jelling new players, debuts etc more so than a win. It's a glorified preseason friendly in a lot of ways but it beats anything we've had in previous years so I'm all over it.

I presume pints in plastic cups in the Jodi is a runner?

Omackeral

BOHtox wrote: »

Gonna pop over to this early for a few pints and then in to town for the rugby. Looking forward to the new lads, the shape, trying to ball, jelling new players, debuts etc more so than a win. It's a glorified preseason friendly in a lot of ways but it beats anything we've had in previous years so I'm all over it.

I presume pints in plastic cups in the Jodi is a runner?

Another way of looking at it is that if we win, it's a cup semi final to look forward to. Plastic pints were no hassle vs Sutton so that would be belter if it goes again!

artanevilla

If only we had a plastic pitch.

but1er

Give them the walk over and move on

BOHtox

Yeah I actually feel bad for the degree we have done them out of it. They were supposed to play us in October but we moved that to February because we had no players. Then we call it off and the game against Ross County is in two weeks time. Little time to play the re-arranged game. I'd definitely play it in Scotland or give them the walkover tbh.

It's a good idea for a tournament but the crossover of seasons makes it logistically tough

eire1

Anyone know the opening hours of the physical shop? Wanna get a few bits but forgot my wallet last night. Thanks

artanevilla

eire1 wrote: »

Anyone know the opening hours of the physical shop? Wanna get a few bits but forgot my wallet last night. Thanks

No real set hours I don't think as it's run by volunteers. Drop the girls an email at store@bohemians.ie, they will be able to tell you when they are about. You could risk calling in normal business hours, someone is normally knocking about.

BOHtox

Two good games and two good wins. I remember the feeling for many at the start of the season was "okay, if we're to stay up it's gonna be UCD and Harps who are behind us". I've seen nothing to suggest either will finish ahead of us. Now, and I know it's early, but we might be hoping Cork or Sligo might not be at it this year and we can push up a little bit.

Good crowd too. 1600 and practically all Bohs.

LeBash

Played nice football against Harps and unlucky not to put away more chances.

GLaDOS

BOHtox wrote: »

Two good games and two good wins. I remember the feeling for many at the start of the season was "okay, if we're to stay up it's gonna be UCD and Harps who are behind us". I've seen nothing to suggest either will finish ahead of us. Now, and I know it's early, but we might be hoping Cork or Sligo might not be at it this year and we can push up a little bit.

Good crowd too. 1600 and practically all Bohs.

Never seen the bowl so full for a Bohs match, was incredible.

Omackeral

GLaDOS wrote: »

Never seen the bowl so full for a Bohs match, was incredible.

Their average last year was around 300 a game I think. So last night was easily 5 times their usual crowd.

artanevilla

It's happened again.

n32

Lads if ye played rovers every week ye would be invincible!

Omackeral

artanevilla wrote: »

It's happened again.

Another Stephen Bradley Cup in the trophy cabinet.

but1er

The trophy cabin must be getting very happy, get in

BOHtox

Good news on the accounts front. Income up, attendances up, creditors down.

Attendances up 30% in 18 and looking like an we can maintain and maybe improve that this year too.

The longer we stay in Dalymount the more we outgrow it. We have a huge area to grow in to, a good product but unfortunately when I started going to matches the Jodi was probably the best stand in the league but it hasn't gotten a lick of paint since.

Derry looks like it could sellout. We got 3600 vs Rovers but we easily could have gotten another 2000 on top of that. How many are delaying bringing their kids because the toilets etc aren't up to scratch? We could average >3,000 home fans in this new stadium. I hope to God that Brexit or the hospital overrun doesn't delay it any further.