JIMMY DUNNE – THE Irish U21 international – has had his stay at Turf Moor extended after the club triggered a clause on his existing deal.
Central defender Dunne, 22, has been part of the match-day squad for the Clarets since the Premier League restarted.
The Clarets have lodged their retained list with the Premier League, which confirms the departures of senior men Joe Hart, Aaron Lennon and Adam Legzdins, along with the news that Irish international midfielder Jeff Hendrick has rejected a new contract offer.
Dunne made his Ireland U21 debut two years ago, in a 3-1 win over Iceland, and got promoted to the senior Ireland squad by Martin O’Neill later that year, for the friendly against Northern Ireland. Mick McCarthy also called him up to a squad in March 2019 by which stage he was well on his way to amassing 74 club appearances, having been farmed out to Barrow, Accrington Stanley, Hearts, Sunderland and Fleetwood Town.
A tad disappointed to see Eddie take the Cuala job. It’s a bit of a handy number really. I can understand his frustrations in Laois but this feels like a cop out. What he wouldn’t bring to a Carlow, Westmeath, Meath etc. It also saddens me to think that Cuala have the big bucks to throw at the big names and Eddie has probably been tempted by the €s.
@Johnny B: Tempted by €s? Is that such a bad thing? If he had taken over a county team with a few bob there would be purists implying he’s a mercenary too. He’s endured a tough time coping with the structures in Laois. Can’t blame him for joining a well run club with good players where he will probably do more for his reputation that spinning his wheels at a Carlie, Westmeath, Meath etc.
@Johnny B: I’m sure there is a bigger picture to look at here. Surely just a stepping stone into the Dublin hurling manager.
@EnKy: I don’t blame him either. Think he’s a real genuine hurling man. It’s just his attributes would be a real asset to a developing county. But you’re probably right = straight into the Dubs from here.
Would like to have seen Eddie in the Clare job. See how far he could actually bring them.
@Billy: would you not give Lohan a chance and try get the players missing this year back into the squad?
Best of luck to them,John was a fablous hurler ,thats some managment set up for a Club.
@Gerry Campbell: What about Ballaghaderreen baby?