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Joe Hodge
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Hmm. Seems a really poor choice this tbh. He's much better than that level, and he can't even play until March!
I don’t actually think it’s too bad. He’ll get to play a full season of adult football with a proper pre season behind him. Maybe there weren’t any football league clubs willing to take a chance on him considering his size and injury problems. Lavia has probably overtaken him for that defensive midfield spot for the EDS too.
FantasyIreland
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From what i have seen of both,while Lavia is a huge talent and potentially a star,i think Hodge is currently the better of the two.His game is more complete in terms of vision, positioning and ability.I don’t actually think it’s too bad. He’ll get to play a full season of adult football with a proper pre season behind him. Maybe there weren’t any football league clubs willing to take a chance on him considering his size and injury problems. Lavia has probably overtaken him for that defensive midfield spot for the EDS too.
As already discussed,his size isnt a big problem,he may be very short in height but he isn't small - he's stocky and strong and carries himself brilliantly.
Gareth Barry Conlon
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Hmm. Seems a really poor choice this tbh. He's much better than that level, and he can't even play until March!
Does he have some links to the club?
I would think its a step up from EDS football - but its an odd one. I guess playing there will do him more good than being on the bench at a championship club.
HaalandEffect
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Irish football is below Norwegian football by rank and coefficient points, better of going to Denmark/Nederlands/Belgium.
The Twigg
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Irish football is below Norwegian football by rank and coefficient points, better of going to Denmark/Nederlands/Belgium.
As a season ticket holder in the League of Ireland, I'd agree and I'm actually a bit shocked by this, Derry aren't even on of the top teams at the moment. Former Blue Tyreke Wilson is doing well, Jack Byrne had a stormer last couple of years. Can only think this is could be great for character building, playing Mens football at a young age. Hopefully blazes a trail and we can see more Blues have successful loans out there.
HaalandEffect
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Maybe it can be becouse of Covid or family related. Rosenborg did get many players back becouse of Covid, like Markus Henriksen etc.As a season ticket holder in the League of Ireland, I'd agree and I'm actually a bit shocked by this, Derry aren't even on of the top teams at the moment. Former Blue Tyreke Wilson is doing well, Jack Byrne had a stormer last couple of years. Can only think this is could be great for character building, playing Mens football at a young age. Hopefully blazes a trail and we can see more Blues have successful loans out there.
Centurions
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Less of a language problem if he followed your suggestion as well.Irish football is below Norwegian football by rank and coefficient points, better of going to Denmark/Nederlands/Belgium.
HaalandEffect
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Will never be an problem, most countrys including scandinavian countrys have english as second language in school.Less of a language problem if he followed your suggestion as well.
Centurions
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If only the Irish had English as a second language ;)Will never be an problem, most countrys including scandinavian countrys have english as second language in school.