Jack Byrne

[LeningradCowboy]

Re: Jack Byrne

This would be worse than signing Jonny Williams.

[Rjk]

Re: Jack Byrne

This would be worse than signing Jonny Williams.

or it could be better

[life on mars]

Re: Jack Byrne

Tomlin part 2

[LeningradCowboy]

Re: Jack Byrne

or it could be better

Byrne is 25 and hasn't played football at a decent level for almost three years. The chances of him being a good signing for a Championship club are minuscule.

[cardiff55]

Re: Jack Byrne

Let's be fair our standard of signings has improved since Warnock left. Last summer we brought in Moore, and had Wilson, Osei-Tutu, Phillips and Ojo on loan. Best not to mention Benkovic! McCarthy has only signed Williams which proved not to be the best signings, but he has given chances, due to injuries, to Bagan, Sang, Brown and Colwill. Ng was a good signing too. At least MM is looking at younger talent with a point to prove, and Wintle from Crewe who is looking to step up. I imagine Byrne would be a cheap signing, in wages too, and would be a fringe player but MM knows him and probably believes he can make him a better player.

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

Re: Jack Byrne

I would disregard most of his early career, by all accounts he had some off field issues. Going back to Ireland clearly helped in that regard and by the time his contract ran out it was obvious he was going to play at a higher level.

His Cyprus experience is a strange one - Mick was sacked about 3 days after he signed, Apoel had one of their worst ever seasons, and he got injured fairly quickly. So it hasn't really worked out for him, although the coach has spoken highly of him several times.

That said, I've seen him play live in the Europa League and he has real quality. His dead ball delivery is superb, he can pick out a pass, and he isnt afraid to put himself about.

Apoel are skint right now so I think he could be available for a low fee or even free, and I think he'd be worth a punt on that basis - especially for a manager he knows and trusts.

[stan butler]

Re: Jack Byrne

I would disregard most of his early career, by all accounts he had some off field issues. Going back to Ireland clearly helped in that regard and by the time his contract ran out it was obvious he was going to play at a higher level.

His Cyprus experience is a strange one - Mick was sacked about 3 days after he signed, Apoel had one of their worst ever seasons, and he got injured fairly quickly. So it hasn't really worked out for him, although the coach has spoken highly of him several times.

That said, I've seen him play live in the Europa League and he has real quality. His dead ball delivery is superb, he can pick out a pass, and he isnt afraid to put himself about.

Apoel are skint right now so I think he could be available for a low fee or even free, and I think he'd be worth a punt on that basis - especially for a manager he knows and trusts.

Good post :thumbup:

[Bald Barry Bastad]

Re: Jack Byrne

I would disregard most of his early career, by all accounts he had some off field issues. Going back to Ireland clearly helped in that regard and by the time his contract ran out it was obvious he was going to play at a higher level.

His Cyprus experience is a strange one - Mick was sacked about 3 days after he signed, Apoel had one of their worst ever seasons, and he got injured fairly quickly. So it hasn't really worked out for him, although the coach has spoken highly of him several times.

That said, I've seen him play live in the Europa League and he has real quality. His dead ball delivery is superb, he can pick out a pass, and he isnt afraid to put himself about.

Apoel are skint right now so I think he could be available for a low fee or even free, and I think he'd be worth a punt on that basis - especially for a manager he knows and trusts.

That sounds more encouraging.

[dembethewarrior]

Re: Jack Byrne

I would disregard most of his early career, by all accounts he had some off field issues. Going back to Ireland clearly helped in that regard and by the time his contract ran out it was obvious he was going to play at a higher level.

His Cyprus experience is a strange one - Mick was sacked about 3 days after he signed, Apoel had one of their worst ever seasons, and he got injured fairly quickly. So it hasn't really worked out for him, although the coach has spoken highly of him several times.

That said, I've seen him play live in the Europa League and he has real quality. His dead ball delivery is superb, he can pick out a pass, and he isnt afraid to put himself about.

Apoel are skint right now so I think he could be available for a low fee or even free, and I think he'd be worth a punt on that basis - especially for a manager he knows and trusts.

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[Shrewsbury Blue]

Re: Jack Byrne

I would disregard most of his early career, by all accounts he had some off field issues. Going back to Ireland clearly helped in that regard and by the time his contract ran out it was obvious he was going to play at a higher level.

His Cyprus experience is a strange one - Mick was sacked about 3 days after he signed, Apoel had one of their worst ever seasons, and he got injured fairly quickly. So it hasn't really worked out for him, although the coach has spoken highly of him several times.

That said, I've seen him play live in the Europa League and he has real quality. His dead ball delivery is superb, he can pick out a pass, and he isnt afraid to put himself about.

Apoel are skint right now so I think he could be available for a low fee or even free, and I think he'd be worth a punt on that basis - especially for a manager he knows and trusts.

Trouble is if you disregard his early career when he had issues and his later career when he had injuries there is not a lot else left. His spell at Shamrock Rovers maybe but what standard of football is that? maybe National league here and I suspect that might be pushing it. He might just be able to turn him round but given his previous it would be a minor miracle.

[blue matt]

Re: Jack Byrne

Man city thought he was going to be a big player when he was younger, we know it didnt work out for him

He is going to be a fairly low risk signing on low wages ( you would hope ), got to be worth a punt

what a novel thing it would be to have a decent CAM, at least one who didnt eat 7 Greggs pasties for lunch

[dembethewarrior]

Re: Jack Byrne

Man city thought he was going to be a big player when he was younger, we know it didnt work out for him

He is going to be a fairly low risk signing on low wages ( you would hope ), got to be worth a punt

what a novel thing it would be to have a decent CAM, at least one who didnt eat 7 Greggs pasties for lunch

Isn't Colwill a CAM?

[RonnieBird]

Re: Jack Byrne

Yeah but even with great potential he’s only had a few games and that could go either way.
If we’re scraping the barrel like this why not get Harry Arter out of the Care Home ?

[Vindec]

Re: Jack Byrne

He sounds like another Tony Watt. Good player, very skilful but cannot settle anywhere.

[PhyllisStant]

Re: Jack Byrne

He would certainly bring us that creative spark that we've been missing in Tomlin's absence and having both in the squad would potentially mitigate any issues with inconsistency - with Mick being able to make a like for like sub if things aren't working.