Kofi Balmer included in Northern Ireland training sqaud, alongside Oisin Smyth.You’re welcome
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13th Nov 21
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Kofi Balmer included in Northern Ireland training sqaud, alongside Oisin Smyth.You’re welcome
I thought Faz had been watching Kofi Balmer at Larne, but Eoin Toal is a player mentioned by @Nadi- who is the resident expert on Irish football. Edit - and @Shosho it appears!!We have been watching a defender over in Ireland for a few months. Faz travelled over to watch a game numerous times a couple months ago. The player “Looks ready for the jump up now”
I know nothing of Eoin Toal. So couldn’t say either way if it’s been him or not.
I know, I was joking. I liked Hoban and Cooper looked ok from the brief bits I sawThe only two misfires we’ve had from the island of Ireland in the last few years have been Hoban and Cooper. Both a bit older (23/24), so may have found the step up too much, and couldn’t adjust. But I know Hoban was at Bristol City for a year or so as a teenager. The other issue, especially with the NI boys, is living in England. You’ll regularly see stories in the Belfast Telegraph about boys who went to play in England, and just couldn’t settle. I know (from a vv good source) that was the problem with Cooper. Shame, as he looked a decent player. At the money we‘re paying (£150k or so) these boys are absolutely worth taking a punt on. I’m sure we’ve learnt from the Cooper experience, and will want to know that any targeted signing from NI really wants to play in England. Toal plays for Derry City, who are in NI but play in the League of Ireland. Long story. The LOI isn’t very good, but there are players to be found there. Agree that McNally is potentially our best signing from anywhere for years.
Have you been to Belfast?Oxford is hardly foreign compared to Belfast!
Don’t think he will be asking for wages reflective of a back up unfortunately! I’d stay well clear personallyHe's played as a wing back hasn't he?
I'd have CO'D back tbh.
There doesn’t need to be an announcement for Moore does there, KR has confirmed he here for next season.OOC players yet to officially commit/leave -
Alex Gorrin - rumoured to be leaving
James Henry - ?
Billy Bodin - ?
Elliott Moore - club apparently activating one year club option (no announcement)
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The extension will be activated but let’s see if he actually “stays”.Elliott Moore - club apparently activating one year club option (no announcement)
Uh oh, spit it out. We can’t afford to lose any defenders!The extension will be activated but let’s see if he actually “stays”.
You panic about the Defence too much.Uh oh, spit it out. We can’t afford to lose any defenders!
That tweet says we should look at him, not that we are.Wow backs up my suggestion. Could be another on the production line.
First I’ve seen that.
It is very English which can be difficult for young lads from Ireland.Oxford is hardly foreign compared to Belfast!
Hoping our squad will have a more robust look about it this coming season.
Talk of the O’Dowda second coming doesn't exactly fill me with confidence.
Considering we could have Baldock, Browne and Bodin to nurse through the campaign!
Also, Henry, Long, Taylor, and McGuane will need to be well managed for game time.
Quite a rebuilding job needed now with all these departures-Sykes, Winnall, Hanson, Cooper, Elechi, Chambers-Parilon, Kane, Brown, Holland, Whyte have left and Gorrin is likely to leave the building!