Albion agree contract for Irish midfielder Towell

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Towell looks like another very smart signing. Further proof, should any be needed, that Burke and his crappy fantasy football database have been well and truly consigned to the dustbin of history.

2016 could well be a very special year for the club.

 

[Titanic]

I'm just a bit concerned that, if he doesn't perform immediately, the fans will hang him out to dry.

indeed, or put him through the wringer.

 

[B.W.]

Thought this was great and informative from RT's former club's official site:

http://www.dundalkfc.com/thank-you-richie/?

 

[Pavilionaire]

I'm just a bit concerned that, if he doesn't perform immediately, the fans will hang him out to dry.

He's made of strong stuff, he'll absorb the pressure.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Welcome on board

 

[MJsGhost]

I like what I hear about this guy. Looks after himself as an athlete should and has great confidence in his own ability.

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere: http://m.goal.com/s/en-ie/news/3920/features/2015/11/27/17761962/scouting-report-richie-towell

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

He failed in Scotland because he was played as a defender!

And he was offered a contract by Hibs when he was released by Celtic but chose to return to Ireland.

Don't think anyone is getting overexcited but worth a go on a free & if the recruitment team and Hughton think he's good enough, he's good enough for me.

There is only upside on this deal - if Towell makes the step up then Hughton has got a good player for pretty much nothing - if he doesn't then there is little lost. As I said on the other thread - I think Towell has the maturity, mentality and temperament to improve. I think he will and I think people will be pleasantly surprised.

 

[mac04]

The Sussex flags with the Martlets will make Richie feel at home. Dundalk have 3 Martlets on their club crest.

 

[Sheebo]

I really hope we get a nice draw in the cup like a league 1 side at home or even a seemingly boring tie against another championship club at home and the likes of Towell can get a start...

 

[sydney]

Que?

look for " savage eye - mick the barman" on youtube.......if you never heard of him before you can thank me later....

 

[sabre]

I like what I hear about this guy. Looks after himself as an athlete should and has great confidence in his own ability.

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere: http://m.goal.com/s/en-ie/news/3920/features/2015/11/27/17761962/scouting-report-richie-towell

Dundalk Fan here to wish Richie Richie Towell good luck !
You have a real star.

Incredibly driven, takes responsibility, athletic and talented.
Works hard defensively, makes incredible third man runs (hence the goals), can finish (hence the goals!) and has a good range of passing.

He was amongst the League of Ireland's best players in 2014....and put his head down to improve further and in 2015 was awesome.

Over the last few years Dundalk has played League 1 clubs and Towell has stood out as the best player on the pitch

It might take him a few weeks to get to the pace and level of the Championship but he will make it

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Dundalk Fan here to wish Richie Richie Towell good luck !
You have a real star.

Incredibly driven, takes responsibility, athletic and talented.
Works hard defensively, makes incredible third man runs (hence the goals), can finish (hence the goals!) and has a good range of passing.

He was amongst the League of Ireland's best players in 2014....and put his head down to improve further and in 2015 was awesome.

Over the last few years Dundalk has played League 1 clubs and Towell has stood out as the best player on the pitch

It might take him a few weeks to get to the pace and level of the Championship but he will make it

Good to hear, thanks.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Dundalk Fan here to wish Richie Richie Towell good luck !
You have a real star.

Incredibly driven, takes responsibility, athletic and talented.
Works hard defensively, makes incredible third man runs (hence the goals), can finish (hence the goals!) and has a good range of passing.

He was amongst the League of Ireland's best players in 2014....and put his head down to improve further and in 2015 was awesome.

Over the last few years Dundalk has played League 1 clubs and Towell has stood out as the best player on the pitch

It might take him a few weeks to get to the pace and level of the Championship but he will make it

Cheers for that. Good to hear. In addition to the goals from midfield I liked this:

Incredibly driven, takes responsibility, athletic and talented.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Very pleased with this signing, we need a midfielder to compete strongly with Kayal and Stephens, but I guess it will mean goodbye to Crofts in the summer.

 

[Albion 4ever]

Hughton often plays 3 in midfield , not often from the start but tactically.
So we switch from a 4-4-2 to a Stephens, Kayal and Ince. (A 4-3-2-1) . We did on Saturday.

And Hughton sometimes picks 2 on the bench.
So its 7 into 4 or 5 (in squad) or 2 or 3 (on pitch).

Given 1-2-3 of them will have injuries, suspensions then would you still sell ?

I would look to offload Danny Holla, but with 18 months (?) left on his no doubt substantial contract, it will be difficult to get rid.
Maybe controversial, but I would also let Andrew Crofts go in January. Ince and JFC can still develop into good midfielders due to their age. Crofts has had a number of serious knee injuries and is 30+.
5 centre midfielders is enough. We have only played 4-5-1 from the start in 1 league game I think.
It all depends on budget ultimately... If players are happy to be back up and the club are satisfied with the current level of spending on wages, then they may wish to keep them all.

 

[HitchinSeagull]

Dundalk Fan here to wish Richie Richie Towell good luck !
You have a real star.

Incredibly driven, takes responsibility, athletic and talented.
Works hard defensively, makes incredible third man runs (hence the goals), can finish (hence the goals!) and has a good range of passing.

He was amongst the League of Ireland's best players in 2014....and put his head down to improve further and in 2015 was awesome.

Over the last few years Dundalk has played League 1 clubs and Towell has stood out as the best player on the pitch

It might take him a few weeks to get to the pace and level of the Championship but he will make it

Thanks for the info, sorry to be stealing your best player on a free, I'm excited to see how he gets on, sounds like hes great in the dressing room too and a bit of a cocky attitude may be just what you need to have the confidence to lash in 29 goals in a season, now how about you give us Horgan too

 

[MJsGhost]

I would look to offload Danny Holla, but with 18 months (?) left on his no doubt substantial contract, it will be difficult to get rid.
Maybe controversial, but I would also let Andrew Crofts go in January. Ince and JFC can still develop into good midfielders due to their age. Crofts has had a number of serious knee injuries and is 30+.
5 centre midfielders is enough. We have only played 4-5-1 from the start in 1 league game I think.
It all depends on budget ultimately... If players are happy to be back up and the club are satisfied with the current level of spending on wages, then they may wish to keep them all.

I agree with all of this

 

[sabre]

Thanks for the info, sorry to be stealing your best player on a free, I'm excited to see how he gets on, sounds like hes great in the dressing room too and a bit of a cocky attitude may be just what you need to have the confidence to lash in 29 goals in a season, now how about you give us Horgan too

Horgan is pure class but in talks with a League 1 club

anyway - a few vids of Richie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qaPR-8WlTo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzmQpGiyGN0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ildtsIwJmcU

 

[sabre]

ps - I don;t care what league you are playing in....this ain't bad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clswLBmBMXU

 

[rool]

That's a knackers hairstyle isn't it?