Sam Szmodics-Your thoughts?

[Mattyblue]

Misses the run in due to an injury in a pointless friendly in late March sounds about right.

 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

9 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Not good news for us. Even if he avoids injury, he needs a rest.

International call ups are rarely good news. A handy vehicle for managers to tap up players by remote control. “ I see you’re in the international squad for next weeks friendly, have a word with Szmodics will you, see if he fancies a move here next season”. 

[Upside Down]

26 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

International call ups are rarely good news. A handy vehicle for managers to tap up players by remote control. “ I see you’re in the international squad for next weeks friendly, have a word with Szmodics will you, see if he fancies a move here next season”. 

Cough, Colin Hednry, cough.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

31 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

Cough, Colin Hednry, cough.

There’s been plenty over the years.

[AllRoverAsia]

1 hour ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

International call ups are rarely good news. A handy vehicle for managers to tap up players by remote control. “ I see you’re in the international squad for next weeks friendly, have a word with Szmodics will you, see if he fancies a move here next season”. 

Sammie is being sold whether or not he gets an international cap. The club will be pleased as it can add value.

Fire sale coming in a few months. But 1 get 1 free.

[BigBar]

Delighted to have Sammie representing Ireland. He is exactly what we need and will give it his all as we know. Looks well up for it too. Go on Sammie boy.

 

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Good luck to him,ARTE ET LABORE...well earned.

Enjoy him while we can folks!

 

Today LET:

"It would be amazing to win the golden boot but I'd rather keep Blackburn in the league than win personal trophies. If I could swap some of those goals for points, I certainly would."

Edited March 15 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[Upside Down]

Really pleased for him. Thoroughly deserved and he's the ultimate professional. 

Hoping he'll band a few in for them. 

[bluebruce]

On 15/03/2024 at 10:15, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

International call ups are rarely good news. A handy vehicle for managers to tap up players by remote control. “ I see you’re in the international squad for next weeks friendly, have a word with Szmodics will you, see if he fancies a move here next season”. 

I don't think anybody in the Prem would need to find out if he fancied a move there, and if we go down, nobody in the Championship would need to find that out either. Even if we stay up there will be plenty of Championship clubs that will clearly be a better bet for him. The club is also desperate enough to not need much pressure to sell.

[BigBar]

Sammie starts 🇮🇪

 

Edited March 23 by BigBar

[AllRoverAsia]

[Blow-in]

1 hour ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Not singing the bloody anthem 🙂 

Seriously though, deployed left of a front three, doesn't suit him. And the penalty taken by hopelessly out of form Evan Fergusan rather than the redhot new guy??

Knowing our luck this clown (O'Shea) will get a result in the 2 friendlies and get the job full time. It will be Steve Staunton all over again.

Its not fun having Waggot and Venkys running you international team too.

Edited March 23 by Blow-in

[AllRoverAsia]

12 minutes ago, Blow-in said:

Not singing the bloody anthem 🙂 

Seriously though, deployed left of a fron three, doesn'r suit him. And the penalty taken by hopelessly out of form Evan Fergusan rather than the redhot new guy??

Knowing our luck this clown (O'Shea) will get a result in the 2 friendlies and get the job full time. It will be Steve Staunton all over again.

Its not fun having Waggot and Venkys running you international team too.

Sammie made a good pass through that Ogebene should have got a shot on target.

Awful penalty.

Then Ogebene shot or scuffed wide when in a good position to get on target or find SS centrally.

Belgium the better outfit but Ireland the better chances.

Ref a bit inconsistent.

Edit: Almost!!

Edited March 23 by AllRoverAsia

[BigBar]

Sammie playing very well, slotted in perfectly. Almost bagged one before half time. Praised by Mick McCarthy at half time saying he's really enjoyed watching him and he's been brilliant with and without the ball.

[BigBar]

12 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

Sammie made a good pass through that Ogebene should have got a shot on target.

Awful penalty.

Then Ogebene shot or scuffed wide when in a good position to get on target or find SS centrally.

Belgium the better outfit but Ireland the better chances.

Ref a bit inconsistent.

Edit: Almost!!

Ireland been the better outfit. Should be in front.

[arbitro]

6 minutes ago, BigBar said:

Sammie playing very well, slotted in perfectly. Almost bagged one before half time. Praised by Mick McCarthy at half time saying he's really enjoyed watching him and he's been brilliant with and without the ball.

Should add a few quid to his transfer fee in the Summer 😁.

[roversfan99]

55 minutes ago, Blow-in said:

Not singing the bloody anthem 🙂 

Seriously though, deployed left of a front three, doesn't suit him. And the penalty taken by hopelessly out of form Evan Fergusan rather than the redhot new guy??

Knowing our luck this clown (O'Shea) will get a result in the 2 friendlies and get the job full time. It will be Steve Staunton all over again.

Its not fun having Waggot and Venkys running you international team too.

Szmodics missed his penalties v Rotherham and in the Newcastle shootout.

[AllRoverAsia]

32 minutes ago, BigBar said:

Ireland been the better outfit. Should be in front.

They were getting better 2nd half, pre subs.

Definitely should be ahead by 2.

[bluebruce]

Already being linked with Celtic.

[Upside Down]

38 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

Already being linked with Celtic.

He can do far better than that Mickey Mouse outfit.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

3 hours ago, bluebruce said:

Already being linked with Celtic.

I can see him being a big success up there.

[Exiled_Rover]

On 23/03/2024 at 18:07, arbitro said:

Should add a few quid to his transfer fee in the Summer 😁.

The vultures are already circling. 

[tomphil]

Think Celtic would be a great move for him and i'd rather see him up there than at an ambitious Champ club or one in the Prem coming straight back down.

Bag full of goals for him playing for the best side in the pub league, Europe, better for his international career and huge fanbase to worship him.

We'd be needing 10 million though !

[J*B]

4 hours ago, bluebruce said:

Already being linked with Celtic.

Would be a tremendous signing for them and a good move for Sammy. Can't see him making a PL player, especially at 28, so top flight Scotland is a safe step up. Don't know how much money they have, suspect it would take 10-12M to get him. 

[Rogerb]

Celtic only paid £10 million plus twice in their history.