Caolan Lavery

[drfchound]

Anyway, I know we've gone off topic somewhat but generally we can plot our way through the years to determine when we've been on an upward or downward trajectory.

If you get into a debate with a Rotherham fan, you know where to go.

Try to keep well away from Rotherham fans.  Even when i am in Rotherham. Not difficult though as most support Wednesday, United or Leeds.   

Much the same as in Donny then.

[andy didcott]

Thought this was about Lavery, need him in for Saturday , might get another hattrick.

[Donnybob]

Back on topic, I see Harry Kane is 29 going on 30...

No shortage of suitors it seems. No resale value? But too old/ too shit for us then?

Marquis is 30. How many on here were crying out for us to sign him last year?

Talk about tantrums and contradictions. I put it down to one or two posters needing their nappies changed!

[ncRover]

Wonder what’s going on here. Thought it was imminent on Sunday

[jm291]

Probably considering offers in the National League with a longer contract. Hopefully we are only offering 6 months with a optional extension.

[normal rules]

Anyone have any idea how to pronounce his first name ?

[eastender]

Anyone have any idea how to pronounce his first name ?

Irish , 'kay-lawn', 'keeyl-an' or 'quail-on', depending on the dialect.

[Goldthorperover]

Anyone have any idea how to pronounce his first name ?

Irish , 'kay-lawn', 'keeyl-an' or 'quail-on', depending on the dialect.

Or 'Colin' if you're from Barnsley.

[Goole Rover]

Back on topic, I see Harry Kane is 29 going on 30...

No shortage of suitors it seems. No resale value? But too old/ too shit for us then?

Marquis is 30. How many on here were crying out for us to sign him last year?

Talk about tantrums and contradictions. I put it down to one or two posters needing their nappies changed!

What about May, I don’t give a damn about Marquis I certainly didn’t want him back, a spent penny.

[roversdude]

Wonder if this is happening or ever was - appreciate it’s only Tuesday but could do with some more bodies in before the weekend

[idler]

I would imagine that his agent is hanging on for other interest to put his deal here up a rung or a better offer elsewhere.

[Donnybob]

Yes, I seem to remember folk moaning that May was rubbish and not good enough, get rid, etc. Funny how when these players go to another club, don't have fans on their back, they do much better. A bit of encouragement does wonders for their confidence and performances. Does make you wonder where the problem lies at times...

Back on topic, I see Harry Kane is 29 going on 30...

No shortage of suitors it seems. No resale value? But too old/ too shit for us then?

Marquis is 30. How many on here were crying out for us to sign him last year?

Talk about tantrums and contradictions. I put it down to one or two posters needing their nappies changed!

What about May, I don’t give a damn about Marquis I certainly didn’t want him back, a spent penny.

[roversdude]

Couldn’t agree more DonnyBob

[donnievic]

Signs for 18 month deal

[DonnyOsmond]

He just needs Barnsley now to finish off the set.

[Arsenal Of The North]

He’s an improvement on andrews, welcome and best of luck! Let’s hope he hits the ground running

[ncRover]

I hope that I am wrong, but adding another pension plan onto our payroll seems to be the idea of new blood coming into the squad, I hope he is fit, he has been running the line in National league, but is that at the same pace as Lg.2? What happens to George now this striker is here? We only play one up front, so he gets dropped? Or do we play him as a support to George, so we bench either Molyneux or Hurst, can he operate quickly enough to replace those options? We will see, good luck to him. I hope he makes a difference, but I hold my judgment.

He’s been brought in as cover, chill

[NickDRFC]

Yes, I seem to remember folk moaning that May was rubbish and not good enough, get rid, etc. Funny how when these players go to another club, don't have fans on their back, they do much better. A bit of encouragement does wonders for their confidence and performances. Does make you wonder where the problem lies at times...

Back on topic, I see Harry Kane is 29 going on 30...

No shortage of suitors it seems. No resale value? But too old/ too shit for us then?

Marquis is 30. How many on here were crying out for us to sign him last year?

Talk about tantrums and contradictions. I put it down to one or two posters needing their nappies changed!

What about May, I don’t give a damn about Marquis I certainly didn’t want him back, a spent penny.

And yet Marquis has been far worse everywhere he has been since leaving us. Is that because the Portsmouth, Lincoln & Bristol Rovers fans are even worse?

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Looks like a fox in the box. One of those who doesn't really care how they go in, either at pace or bubbling across the line.
Prepared to have a go from all angles including overhead kicks. Perhaps an instinctive goalscorer and hopefully, a little bit sharper than Agard

Not a hold up type player by the looks but he's been brought in to add another option to George and our other attacking players.

Good luck to him. A great opportunity Saturday to make a mark in front of our fans at Mansfield should he get on to the pitch.

[NickDRFC]

Looks like a fox in the box. One of those who doesn't really care how they go in, either at pace or bubbling across the line.
Prepared to have a go from all angles including overhead kicks. Perhaps an instinctive goalscorer and hopefully, a little bit sharper than Agard

Not a hold up type player by the looks but he's been brought in to add another option to George and our other attacking players.

Good luck to him. A great opportunity Saturday to make a mark in front of our fans at Mansfield should he get on to the pitch.

Fox in the box is an interesting analogy, I’d assumed he would be more of an all rounder given his ability to play across the forward line. Will be interesting to see how/where he fits in.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Looks like a fox in the box. One of those who doesn't really care how they go in, either at pace or bubbling across the line.
Prepared to have a go from all angles including overhead kicks. Perhaps an instinctive goalscorer and hopefully, a little bit sharper than Agard

Not a hold up type player by the looks but he's been brought in to add another option to George and our other attacking players.

Good luck to him. A great opportunity Saturday to make a mark in front of our fans at Mansfield should he get on to the pitch.

Fox in the box is an interesting analogy, I’d assumed he would be more of an all rounder given his ability to play across the forward line. Will be interesting to see how/where he fits in.

True, I've only had a butchers at his more recent highlights, so not sure of his full range of abilities.

[Daniel_Smith]

Good luck to the lad. This transfer window we're only ever likely to attract journeyman also-rans from league 2, who probably would fail to inspire. Or we try something different and dip into the non-league market and try and find some gems there. A reality check is needed by all in regards to the type of players we'll be bringing in for the foreseeable.

[jmt23]

 That’s the first time I can remember the local area being a reason (albeit minor) to join the club. 
Sounds like he lives in the town, sorry city.

I like what he has to say, and I hope it works for both parties. Hopefully this puts all the silly rumours “ we won’t compete or pay with… to bed”

Promotion is still within our sights, and I feel we are doing the right things to enable that.

Come on you reds!

[DearneValleyRover]

That’s the first time I can remember the local area being a reason (albeit minor) to join the club. 
Sounds like he lives in the town, sorry city.

I like what he has to say, and I hope it works for both parties. Hopefully this puts all the silly rumours “ we won’t compete or pay with… to bed”

Promotion is still within our sights, and I feel we are doing the right things to enable that.

Come on you reds!

He lives in Sheffield

[Donnybob]

And yet Marquis has been far worse everywhere he has been since leaving us. Is that because the Portsmouth, Lincoln & Bristol Rovers fans are even worse?
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Far worse NickDRFC? Not sure what you base that on.

John's figures at Portsmouth were played 94 (27 as a sub) for 36 goals. Not exactly shabby for a player not in favour.

For Lincoln if was 5 in 17 and for Bristol Rovers He's scored 4 in 9 league games (1 in 2.25).

His overall career stats are 124 goals in 324 (1 in 2.61) games which is pretty much on a par with his scoring record since he left us (45/120 or 1 in 2.66).

With Rovers, where his career peaked in a pretty decent squad, a team set up to capitalise on his strengths, he scored 67 times in152 appearances equating to 1 in 2.27.

I suspect most will be chuffed if Lavery ends up being as useless as you appear to thinks Marquis is.

[steve@dcfd]

I remember watching Marquis in his first game preseason I think it was Rossington and thought that is a striker and he proved it. I’ve not see another at the club since.
So we all hope that Caolan along with Miller G can score more goals.

[The Beast]

Pretty optimistic about Lavery, was a bit uninspired at first but the more I think about it, the more I think it could be decent business.

[no eyed deer]

Let's hope this signing can turn around the clubs misfortune

[Sammy Chung was King]

Decent signing for us, I think he will do better with us than he has for others.

[NickDRFC]

And yet Marquis has been far worse everywhere he has been since leaving us. Is that because the Portsmouth, Lincoln & Bristol Rovers fans are even worse?

Far worse NickDRFC? Not sure what you base that on.

John's figures at Portsmouth were played 94 (27 as a sub) for 36 goals. Not exactly shabby for a player not in favour.

For Lincoln if was 5 in 17 and for Bristol Rovers He's scored 4 in 9 league games (1 in 2.25).

His overall career stats are 124 goals in 324 (1 in 2.61) games which is pretty much on a par with his scoring record since he left us (45/120 or 1 in 2.66).

With Rovers, where his career peaked in a pretty decent squad, a team set up to capitalise on his strengths, he scored 67 times in152 appearances equating to 1 in 2.27.

I suspect most will be chuffed if Lavery ends up being as useless as you appear to thinks Marquis is.
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I don’t think Marquis is useless - far from it, and I’d take him back in a heartbeat. I thought my point was obvious but perhaps not so happy to clarify it for you.

You posted that May has improved since leaving Rovers and implied that it’s because of a more supportive fanbase. Using that logic, Marquis should also have improved, but he hasn’t, and his record has declined since leaving (fair enough, “far worse” was an exaggeration).

Rovers - 153 appearances, 66 goals, 13,605 minutes - a goal every 206 minutes
Portsmouth - 126 appearances, 37 goals, 8,889 minutes - a goal every 240 minutes
Lincoln - 20 appearances, 5 goals, 1,499 minutes - a goal every 300 minutes
Bristol Rovers - 24 appearances, 6 goals, 1,411 minutes - a goal every 235 minutes

I imagine there are a number of factors why May has improved - playing in a team better suited to his style, a supportive manager, getting a run of games in the right position - but I think it’s a stretch to suggest the fanbase had much, if anything, to do with it.