Conor Hourihane - thanks and farewell

[Ian.]

I loved Stuart Gray, I thought he was ace.

my goodness. you are young and were easily impressionable at that tender age, surely. imho opinion one of the most underwhelming midfielders we've had since alex cropley.

Well yes I was about 11 and as I say I thought he was ace at the time.

[BOB MANSFIELD]

must admit, so did my no. 2 son at that time. maybe he was really, but nowhere good enough for my tired eyes.

[garyshawsknee]

I loved Stuart Gray, I thought he was ace.

my goodness. you are young and were easily impressionable at that tender age, surely. imho opinion one of the most underwhelming midfielders we've had since alex cropley.

Well yes I was about 11 and as I say I thought he was ace at the time.

He was quite good at LB when filling in for Gage, my memory could be distorted though.

[The Left Side]

Any news on Mr, Hourihane?

[BOB MANSFIELD]

just never a favourite of mine, I guess. we all have opinions, eh? and some do change over time. perhaps I always thought he played better against us than he ever did for us.

[MorrisNielson]

I didn't want to start a new thread for this but, seeing how we're doing business with Barnsley there's bound to be a good few looking in here. I got to thinking how many players we've bought from Barnsley in the past.  I can only think of two: Frank Barson and Danny Blanchflower.

I've tried to find somewhere on the net but am drawing a blank.  Anyone know of any others?

Before today, only 4 signing from Barnsley to play first team football.
3 have already been mentioned (Gray, Barson, Blanchflower) plus George Reeves in 1907 (our first 1000 pound signing!)
Players sold to Barnsley:
Lee Bulter
David Geddis
Albert Lindin (pre war goalie)
Ginger Phoenix (inter war forward)
Pongo
Gareth Williams (left winger signed by SGT)
Norman Young (inter war full back)

[passport1]

I loved Stuart Gray, I thought he was ace.

my goodness. you are young and were easily impressionable at that tender age, surely. imho opinion one of the most underwhelming midfielders we've had since alex cropley.

I don't know if I'm reading your post incorrectly Bob so apologies if I am but, are you seriously suggesting Alex Cropley, one of the finest midfielders we've ever had was underwhelming?  Again, apologies if I'm reading you wrong.

I rubbed my eyes when I read that I thought perhaps I had had an over tiring day, but no he really thinks that!!

[olaftab]

Barnsley gaffer has said :
"we've seen one midfielder depart this week, but conversely we’ve brought in another who is hugely experienced and talented, so I’m delighted that we’ve got the deal done."

That's Conor hourihane out Matty James in.
Suitable replacement for them . Good loan option

No the midfielder he is talking about is Sam Morsy who has gone this week.

[robbyfvillain]

Barnsley gaffer has said :
"we've seen one midfielder depart this week, but conversely we’ve brought in another who is hugely experienced and talented, so I’m delighted that we’ve got the deal done."

That's Conor hourihane out Matty James in.
Suitable replacement for them . Good loan option

No the midfielder he is talking about is Sam Morsy who has gone this week.

You may be correct but Morsy left over 3 weeks ago and played for Wigan on the 7th Jan.

[footyskillz]

Barnsley gaffer has said :
"we've seen one midfielder depart this week, but conversely we’ve brought in another who is hugely experienced and talented, so I’m delighted that we’ve got the deal done."

That's Conor hourihane out Matty James in.
Suitable replacement for them . Good loan option

No the midfielder he is talking about is Sam Morsy who has gone this week.

You may be correct but Morsy left over 3 weeks ago and played for Wigan on the 7th Jan.

Exactly !

[PeterWithesShin]

Morsy was at Barnsley on loan and has been recalled by Wigan.  However, Barnsley can still buy him for a set fee that was agreed as part of his loan move.

According to t'internet.

[footyskillz]

But to the matter in hand.  Do people feel frustrated /anxious the deal hasn't been confirmed.
Yet it no secret that  he isn't coming.
Jordan Rhodes thread coming soon! 

[mr underhill]

So are you confirming he isn't coming?

[TheMalandro]

I'm very anxious. Brexit, Trump and now this.

[Lastfootstamper]

How could I have never heard of a player from our past named "Ginger Phoenix"?
Is he still alive?
Can he play with his back to goal?