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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: RoversAlias on May 09, 2017, 10:57:12 am
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Can we just take a moment to acknowledge the one player in this list of releases who has been a long servant of DRFC?
Signed so long ago that I believe Sean O'Driscoll was the man to recruit him, Paul Keegan has played in over 100 games for the Rovers, scored three goals (f**k you Charlton) and was part of our famous title-winning side of 2012/13. By my reckoning Coppinger is the only survivor now in fact from that side.
He's also responsible for one of my favourite moments of the last few years, that sumptuous free kick away at Burton that for some reason I just knew was going in the top corner.
So good luck to "Keegs" wherever he goes next I say, one of the only players leaving today that I hold any sentiment for.
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Great professional. He gave an extended applause to the fans on Saturday. Hope he gets a good club.
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Thirded. All the best and good look for the future.
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I half expected him to have a coaching role with us
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Shame about the injuries. Not a world beater but could have done a job in League one. He's just had a very disjointed time with us.
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It's always a sad occasion for me to see any long serving Rovers player leave our club. A pity injuries cost him dearly whilst with us, but I always thought he gave his all for us when he did play.
Good luck to you and your family Paul, thank you for everything you have done for our great club, I really do hope you find a club quickly, and that you stay fit, and continue to enjoy your football at a club suited to your talents. :thumbsup: :byebye: :thumbsup: :byebye: :thumbsup: :byebye: :thumbsup: :byebye:
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Obviously Fergie didn't fancy him
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A true grafter and always gave everything for the cause of the Rovers IMO
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6 years with us - didn't realise it had been that long.
Thanks Paul and Good Luck
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(f**k you Charlton)
looking forward to getting back to SE7 next season and putting the record straight for that shambles...
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Good solid pro who career was largely blighted by muscle injuries. But as a previous contributor stated played a massive role in the 2013 title charge this despite playing alongside the pointer for a big part of that season. Thank you Paul & good luck for the future
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A good, honest pro who did the dirty things well. Blighted by injuries. All the best Keegs!
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Thanks Paul and hope you find a club asap. Big decision for him I guess, stay around here and find a local club or go back to Ireland.
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I'll be really sorry to see Keegs leave the club and I add my thanks and best wishes to him for the future.
He once rang me at work to thank me for renewing my Season Ticket, and although I realise he was one of several players tasked by the club to do this, he's been my hero ever since!
What a great shame we saw so little of him due to injuries, but if he can stay fit I'm sure he will do a good job for somebody next season.
All the best Paul.
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Obviously Fergie didn't fancy him
Must be blind, Keegs is gorgeous
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I agree with all of the above sentiments. Top pro and deserves a good club next
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Loved him. Not the most skillful but he did his job well and one of my favourites of recent times.
Some didn't rate him but he was a good solid pro and always seemed like a good bloke and hopefully he can do well for himself again. Just a shame he couldn't pick up another winners' medal with us before he left.
We're on the pitch if Keegan scores!
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As stated - great pro who gave us some steel. shame about the injuries that followed him.
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I have a feeling that he will be at Lincoln next season.
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It comes to us all Paul you were starting to ruin the team pictures not many appreciate the Phil Mitchell look. Joking aside on here we've doubted your ability at times but i can't remember your effort being doubted i'm sure you will be welcome and shown respect whenever you visit our stadium in the future. You've been a good solid and reliable pro not scared of plenty of hard work-good luck in the future. :scarf:
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Best of luck,he's been a great servant and probably has been unlucky with injuries.. when he did play he was very steady in midfield..
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If tranmere missed out i could see him going there
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Yep. A guy to applaud, to admire and to respect.
BobG
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A genuinely nice guy who always gave his best for the club, despite a poor run of injuries. I wish him well whatever he decides to do from now on.
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Obviously Fergie didn't fancy him
Must be blind, Keegs is gorgeous
Hi Paul.
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Not a great player of pool.
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If you can not say any think good about some one dont say any think bad
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Good Luck Keegs
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Good honest pro who has had no luck with injuries the last 2/3 years. Hope he can get over his injuries and find a club in the summer.
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I think the high (for this site) number of likes on the initial post tells the story of a popular player
All the very best from me too Paul
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A couple of my mates know him and he's a really nice bloke,likes a laugh and the occasional pint and none this " the big I am " because he's a professional footballer. Good luck to him ,hope he finds a club straight away.
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A couple of my mates know him and he's a really nice bloke,likes a laugh and the occasional pint and none this " the big I am " because he's a professional footballer. Good luck to him ,hope he finds a club straight away.
Doesn't he own a bar In bawtry.
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Keegan lives in Bawtry.
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I believe he's got an interest in the Market Bar there.
Seems to be a nice bloke and certainly a good pro so I also wish him all the best. Mansfield/Lincoln/Grimsby next for him perhaps.
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I was the Community Bobby there 88 to 95 and the names I am hearing in the names of Bars are beyond me, I go to visit old friends there every month but never venture into town, Too much change and certainly the old town council will still not believe what has happened to the old backwater town it once was.
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from what i remember under SOD he was going to be released and sod gave him a (very ?) short term contract (think he was going to go back to Ireland to play in the Summer or summat like that) the bloke GRAFTED and worked his passage to earn a contract
by the way Arsenal were very close to getting rid of then useless Thiery 'Enery before in desperation converting him to a striker
-- a trier get's colemans backing every time