Re: 2017/18 Transfer Rumours and Squad Discussions
Posted: 21 Sep 2017, 09:24
Shaughnessy I think, yet more good news.
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And almost by accident. Conor was originally a midfielder for Reading and Rep of Ireland youth teams. If during pre-season we had a glut of Center Back's and TC didn't need to look closely at his squad, he may have faded away as a failed midfielder. Every cloud has a silver lining, eh?Austin91 wrote:...a great prospect seems to have fallen into our laps nicely.
that's got to be the quality of the training/development as well as the recognizing a young player's ability not necessarily in their preferred position? Loads of young players train as say a forward but end up being quality defenders, it's happened often here. Great to see - TBH Shaughnessy to me looks too big to be a midfielderkk_white wrote:And almost by accident. Conor was originally a midfielder for Reading and Rep of Ireland youth teams. If during pre-season we had a glut of Center Back's and TC didn't need to look closely at his squad, he may have faded away as a failed midfielder. Every cloud has a silver lining, eh?Austin91 wrote:...a great prospect seems to have fallen into our laps nicely.
With Gary Kelly as my favourite exampleAnother Northern Soul wrote:...Loads of young players train as say a forward but end up being quality defenders, it's happened often here...
Yes, I knew that. Wasn't Ian Harte a centre-half at first too, with Gary up front? Reaney was a striker I think too.kk_white wrote:With Gary Kelly as my favourite exampleAnother Northern Soul wrote:...Loads of young players train as say a forward but end up being quality defenders, it's happened often here...
My recollection is that Harte was originally a midfielderAnother Northern Soul wrote:Yes, I knew that. Wasn't Ian Harte a centre-half at first too, with Gary up front? Reaney was a striker I think too.kk_white wrote:With Gary Kelly as my favourite exampleAnother Northern Soul wrote:...Loads of young players train as say a forward but end up being quality defenders, it's happened often here...
Early on the preseason we thought it'd be Paudie O'Connor.Austin91 wrote:Great News. Have been very impressed with him so far, even in the Bolton game when he gave the penalty away the rest of his performance looks composed. It seems we've been extremely fortunate that, despite failing to get a 'name' CB in the window, a great prospect seems to have fallen into our laps nicely.