Congrats to Eunan

tktufc91 · Post by **tktufc91** » 21 Apr 2013, 15:23

I know he isn't a Gull any more but I just like to congratulate Eunan O Kane on his promotion to the Championship with Bournemouth yesterday. I hope he gets a chance to show he can compete at Championship level, which I think he can.

Does anyone know if we had a promotion clause in his contract? Any extra income for the club would be welcome I'm sure.

Dutchgull · Post by **Dutchgull** » 21 Apr 2013, 16:04

Well done Eunan. Shame he left so early, we have missed him this season.

Yellow4life · Post by **Yellow4life** » 21 Apr 2013, 16:34

Not sure about the promotion clause but how about one which says if he makes the Ireland first team whilst still there? I think its likely to happen next year!

stevegull · Post by **stevegull** » 21 Apr 2013, 17:35

I very much doubt if we will be getting extra money from this. It was amazing the board (for once) showed the foresight to have a sell-on clause written into his contract transfer fee clause. For them to be on the ball for TWO things in a transfer deal would be proposterous.

Post by **yellow** » 21 Apr 2013, 18:03

Congratulations as well to Bobby and Mark Ellis for successful seasons at a higher level.

Those three sales are very much behind the story of our Summer spinal surgery, and consequent struggles this season.

Let us hope that the board have learned the lessons well.

Those that saw them as the antithesis of Mike Bitesize will surely take note.

Every time we skirt with relegation (now too numerous to mention) the owners will say never again....until it happens the next time.

Whatever the infrastructure requirements, the squad needs a minimum investment to maintain standards and to keep the punters coming through the turnstiles.

Post by **SuperNickyWroe** » 21 Apr 2013, 20:36

EddUK12 wrote:like a pitch that drains?

and one that isnt plastic.

and - eunan who?

ferrarilover · Post by **ferrarilover** » 22 Apr 2013, 02:50

EddUK12 wrote:Given his comments early this season about tufc fans singing Knils name I couldnt care less other then if there was xtra money for the club

After all Eunan did for us, he expresses one opinion which he is perfectly entitled to hold and which is perfectly understandable given his viewpoint of the whole thing and he gets this sort of treatment.

I'm genuinely saddened.

Matt.

Plymouth Gull · Post by **Plymouth Gull** » 22 Apr 2013, 07:53

So am I, Matt.

Congrats Eunan, always thought he could play at Championship level.

nickbrod · Post by **nickbrod** » 19 Jan 2014, 18:52

...possibly more on the way if Bournemouth Manager Eddie Howe's comments in today's Football League Paper actually happen. Howe says that Eunan is playing so well he has tipped him to become a full Republic of Ireland international.
Howe says:' His all-round level of play has been very good. He is really developing as a footballer and, if there are better than him out there, they would have to be good players to stop him getting into the squad.'
Howe has urged Martin O'Neill and his assistant Roy Keane to give Eunan a chance.
If this happens does anyone know if there is a clause in his transfer to Bournemouth that gives us a financial windfall?

bengull · Post by **bengull** » 19 Jan 2014, 20:11

Have kept a keen eye on Eunan since his departure, he was such a prodigious talent. I always pay close attention to Bournemouth's highlights on the FLS. Yesterday, Bournemouth were awarded 2 penalties and Eunan had a contributing hand in winning both with his fleet-footed marauding past midfielders in the centre of the pitch which we had become so accustomed to. Needless to say he has taken to Championship football easily and with a mouth-watering FA cup tie against Liverpool on the horizon, there is further opportunity to show a bigger audience what he can do.

I see no reason why he shouldn't be in contention for the ROI first team, he is talented enough and if he is continually developing I see no limit to how high he can hope to achieve. Really hope he continues his fine form, really hope he shines against Liverpool, one of the most naturally talented players I have had the privilege of seeing in a Yellow shirt, and a bloody nice lad to boot.

Dutchgull · Post by **Dutchgull** » 19 Jan 2014, 20:12

Fulfilling his potential....
http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2014 ... 80600.aspx

Gullscorer · Post by **Gullscorer** » 19 Jan 2014, 20:15

I don't know about any such windfall, but if Eunan gets into the Irish international team the boost to the reputations of both Torquay and Bournemouth as the clubs which helped him get there could potentially be worth more than any financial windfall we might get from the Cherries.

ferrarilover · Post by **ferrarilover** » 19 Jan 2014, 21:32

I did the same as Ben with regard to the FLS. He was brilliant yesterday, if the highlights are anything to go by. The run and pass for the second penalty really wouldn't look out of place in the Barcelona side.

Matt.

NA Gull · Post by **NA Gull** » 19 Jan 2014, 21:44

Guy at work is a Bournemouth season ticket holder. He is a massive fan of Eunan. Initially not impressed as was used out on the left wing, but is now playing the holding role in front of the back 4. He has been excellent for them recently after he got his chance after a few injuries.

ConBre8967 · Post by **ConBre8967** » 19 Jan 2014, 22:20

O'Kane is the best player I've seen at Plainmoor and I've been watching for 15 years now. Miles ahead of the rest of the team when he was here. I said back then he'll end up in the Prem and with at least 1 call up for Eire. I'm convinced both will still happen.

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