Republic of Ireland Team 2023/24 [old thread]

Connolly now with 2 goals and a pre assist. He was unimpressive in general play since the first goal but took his second goal expertly even if it looked offside.

sinclair Armstrong impressive since coming on at half time. He’s not a baller or anything but he can stretch and disturb defenses

Connolly goes off, QPR’s defence makes me wonder how long their new manager will last but Connolly last touch before going off would do justice to Neymar

Michael Obafemi officially a Burnley player though interesting it says a loan with an option to buy rather than obligation to buy.

Swansea should have just took the £2.5m they were offered at the start of the month. Now they've probably gotten a smelly few pence loan fee and could still end up stuck with the player next season.

Could be clauses that in the event of x,y, or Z they have to make it permanent but either way it's a good deal for Burnley. If the attitude issues follow him they can just tell him **** off back to Swansea we don't want you.

I just dont see him getting in the burnley team. I also dont buy the notion hes championship proven and too good for the league. He had one purple patch in his entire career, i think Burnley is a poor move for his career as they will get promoted, spend more money and he will struggle even further for gametime when he needs it badly.

If himself and Ferguson could click should be a great combination. 5.5ft and 6ft. Quinn and Aldridge for 2023

Hardly five minutes later as he didn't want to leave until Burnley came in with a bid for him and wouldn't blame him for wanting out of Swansea and joining Burnley. Be different if he refused to play arriving back for pre season.

Can easily see why Kompany would want him. Ashley Barnes was the first choice for Burnley and looked poor. You had a player in Obafemi who finished the season like a house on fire and played in a team who played similar to how Kompany wanted Burnley to play.

Whatever about his attitude issues that will be for Kompany and Craig Bellamy to decide between now and June if the players gonna be a pain in the hole or worth signing.

Jaysis we're great at having a dig at our own lads. Obafemi is the only one of our young forwards to show he can hit double figures in a really strong league. I actually think his attitude has improved of late and lets not forget his luck with injuries has been woeful. If Swansea themselves had of felt he was a disruptive influence he would have been shipped out last summer.

When Michael went through his scoring patch he also showed he could do it at international level.

Now dont get me wrong. I think he has been badly advised on this. I think he should have kept the head down and and put in another decent season at swansea. He'd have been in a much stronger postion looking for another club then. In saying that we dont no whats happening behind the scences.

I wouldnt be pointing toward his attitude these days though and i hope im right.

We badly need him to hit some form as Idah, connolly, ogbene, parrot are just not going to get us the goals and havent shown they can do it. Ferguson is still very raw.

Doubt he'd be going anywhere unless Spurs get an offer for him. One year left on his contract and will likely remain there as back up. They'll get more for selling Royale and Spence doesn't seem to be rated by Conte.

Obafemi confirmed to Burnley - great move for him , Burnley are on the up under the great Kompany

Another massive transfer fee for an LOI club. Not.

It shows financially how desperate they must be. Taking peanuts for a proven goalscorer. No doubt every penny will be invested wisely.

John Egan scores for Sheffield

Last minute equaliser from Egan too.

I read somewhere that there was a release clause in Keena’s contract. Can’t swear to the truth of it, but if it’s the case puts things in a different. I agree it’s disappointing to see our players leave for clubs like this, but until the league gets significantly more support, it’s where we are unfortunately.

Has four and half years remaining on his contract. Can you see anyone paying the money needed to convince Liverpool to sell him. Real Madrid and PSG probably the only teams that would realistically have a chance but Courtois is the same age as him and PSG have Donnarumma.

Gavin Kilkenny having a loan move at Charlton for a loan move. Serie A side Sassuolo reportedly submitted a bid for Luton Town and Ireland U19s Ed McJannet. Serie A side Lecce reported to have interest in him too.

This is a bit disappointing. Caught a few of his games for Bournemouth last year and he was excellent. Hoping he will have too much quality for League 1 and can bounce back.

Deji Sotona joins Burnley on free transfer from Nice. Can't see him making the breakthrough there. Seems more suited to their U21 side but we'll see.

Good news regarding Ferguson that it's nothing serious.

Yeah their current RB is WC winner Nahuel Molina so he'll be cover for them. Interesting move though.