josh_latics Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 If he does have the connections with Rodgers, Lennon etc to secure some decent loan signings then superb - Wilkinson on a season long loan I hope?! I wouldn't want Wilkinson back. I was buzzing when we got him in Jan, but he's mostly been :censored:. There's surely better options out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Johnson had the Rodgers connection and we got nobody. This is the third time I've heard Kelly speak and he keeps recycling the same lines. We might have copped for a chancer or we might finally be getting some substance instead of slick, media savvy bollocks...... Hopefully the latter. 3-4-1-2 sounds great. I can't wait to see who our shiny new Trequartista is Edited May 11, 2015 by HarryBosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIZZO83 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 that's tomorrow morning in work sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a forte Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 No names but danny Philiskirk...sorry it was me who called in. Slight attempt at humour. Didnt want to say it on air but I am impressed by him so far and I see a difference in him and johnson he seems like he has a stronger desire and a lot more humble imo. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticMark Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 He says similar things that johnson did BUT to me doesnt sound like he's trying to sell me a used car (a la johnson) his calming tone does make him sound confident ( bit like liam neeson in 'taken' with THAT speech!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NewBlue Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That's the Derry accent. Very soft, especially when compared to a Belfast one like Winchester, which is heavily influenced by the Scottish settlement. I'd let him read me a bedtime story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Did anybody else nearly crash their car when Gee said "we'll always push the boat when necessary, eg, if we've got a chance of promotion....."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candystriped_Latic Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Long time stalker, first time poster. Oldham fan from Derry here. I could spend a month going through all the comments on all threads for a bit of perspective but I'll skip all that and focus on potential signings from an Irish contacts point of view. I'd like Darren to bring in Michael Duffy on loan from Celtic - he can play wide or up top and I think Celtic would be open to it as League 1 would toughen him up. Another potential Derry link is Danny Lafferty at Burnley who lost his place in the Prem this season. Burnley's full backs have been decent so they might be signed meaning Lafferty would get his place back but it's still worth a look. A final former Derry player is Stephen McLaughlin who's a winger and was on SKY playing for Southend last night on loan from Forest. I'm sure he'll have a few other Aitricity League and NI contacts he'll be keen to explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Long time stalker, first time poster. Oldham fan from Derry here. I could spend a month going through all the comments on all threads for a bit of perspective but I'll skip all that and focus on potential signings from an Irish contacts point of view. I'd like Darren to bring in Michael Duffy on loan from Celtic - he can play wide or up top and I think Celtic would be open to it as League 1 would toughen him up. Another potential Derry link is Danny Lafferty at Burnley who lost his place in the Prem this season. Burnley's full backs have been decent so they might be signed meaning Lafferty would get his place back but it's still worth a look. A final former Derry player is Stephen McLaughlin who's a winger and was on SKY playing for Southend last night on loan from Forest. I'm sure he'll have a few other Aitricity League and NI contacts he'll be keen to explore. Evening Darren. Great Q&A on radio earlier. However don't go using our message board to road test fan opinion on possible signings (winky thing) Seriously, welcome onboard Candystriped... Is that green and white stripes?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candystriped_Latic Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ha very good Midsblue. No I'm not a Celtic fan. I've got very little time for Scottish football, partially due to the tribalistic element to The Old Firm but it tends to be a path that a lot of the decent Derry City players want to take. I don't think we'd attract Niall McGinn from Aberdeen unfortunately but if Adam Rooney can look good in that team I'm not sure what that tells you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simoncorneyisgod Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I have recommended a young player currently in non league to him for that role, not a flair player like the above, but very creative. Purely out of interest Bp1960.....Have you spoken to him directly or had any indication that he is being given your recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Purely out of interest Bp1960.....Have you spoken to him directly or had any indication that he is being given your recommendations? Not yet, but he is getting them for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simoncorneyisgod Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Cheers BP.......keep us posted even if you do frustrate the hell out of me by not revealing names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 is that based in stirling or just the two stirling clubs ? He said we would be spending a week at some top facilities or something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Cheers BP.......keep us posted even if you do frustrate the hell out of me by not revealing names I am only suggesting they are checked out at the moment. There is one I am holding back though as he's contracted to his Championship club until 2017. A 19yo 6'4" centre back available for the season on loan maybe, he's a certainty for the next World Cup IMO...watch this space. Edited May 11, 2015 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 He said we would be spending a week at some top facilities or something like thatProbably, this place. http://www.activestirling.org.uk/Stirling-Sports-Village/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 He said we would be spending a week at some top facilities or something like that did emyther the club last season suggesting a mini tour taking in Montrose arbroath brechin and the two dundee clubs over a week building up the level of oposition mixing and matching the teams using all the squad . would be good for fans as they would be in a small geographic area not traveling miles between games could make it a holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 The BBC is reporting he has received a death threat from Latics fans. Did he reveal this tonight on BBC Manchester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 The BBC is reporting he has received a death threat from Latics fans. Did he reveal this tonight on BBC Manchester? Oops just read some of the other threads on here I'll try and pay more attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ha very good Midsblue. No I'm not a Celtic fan. I've got very little time for Scottish football, partially due to the tribalistic element to The Old Firm but it tends to be a path that a lot of the decent Derry City players want to take. I don't think we'd attract Niall McGinn from Aberdeen unfortunately but if Adam Rooney can look good in that team I'm not sure what that tells you, Good to hear of another Latics fan on the island of Ireland... I think there might be four or five of us in total - though I think I'm the only Republic of Ireland born one... We've seen plenty of Irish Airtricity league players go on to become valuable assets in the past - most recently Derry's own James McClean being the most recent one that comes to mind... Let's hope Kelly can bring through some for Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Good to hear of another Latics fan on the island of Ireland... I think there might be four or five of us in total - though I think I'm the only Republic of Ireland born one... We've seen plenty of Irish Airtricity league players go on to become valuable assets in the past - most recently Derry's own James McClean being the most recent one that comes to mind... Let's hope Kelly can bring through some for Latics. I know off a few Latics fans over this side of the water - you would be surprised. I have been to Belfast Int airport on a match day and have bumped into Luton, Wycombe, Plymouth, Preston fans all Norn Ireland born people who support these teams catching a flight over to England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I know off a few Latics fans over this side of the water - you would be surprised. I have been to Belfast Int airport on a match day and have bumped into Luton, Wycombe, Plymouth, Preston fans all Norn Ireland born people who support these teams catching a flight over to England. I've learned over time that the trick is to pick a weekend of international football - that means droves of people won't be flying over to see City or United, so flights to see Latics are much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candystriped_Latic Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I moved to Manchester in 2003, partially because of the Oldham link so I don't need to worry about the flight issue. I enjoyed the pre-season tours to NI in the Dowie era. Maybe DK might resurrect a tour in the coming months/years. I remember in the late 90s there was an Oldham fan from Raheny in Dublin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I know two Oldham-born Latics supporters who fly over from Dublin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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