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Owen Garvan

Post by Charnwood » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:20 am

It's being rumoured that Town have renewed their interest in former midfielder Owen Garvan, whose time at Crystal Palace seems certain to come to an end this summer.

In February it was suggested that we were targeting a loan move for the 26-year-old, but the proposed deal broke down as the clubs were unable to agree terms regarding the player’s wages.

Now the South London Press is reporting that Town are one of a number of clubs to have shown interest in Garvan, while the former Ireland U21 international has been spotted around town in recent days - and there are further claims that he has been at Playford Road this week.

Not sure if this story has any foundation or maybe pure speculation.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by barmy billy » Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:44 am

Good player, but I thought he had a chronic knee problem which limited his availability to meet the rigours of a full seaon.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by number 9 » Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:03 pm

Yes, I do recall he was rather injury prone

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by The Don » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:04 pm

He's been with us, but only for training purposes. Mick is looking to see how his knees hold up before anything is even considered progressing.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by Charnwood » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:41 pm

Knees are so often responsible for ending players careers early and rarely get better.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by tractorollson » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:04 pm

He was too slow in my opinion. Got caught in possession a lot. Not keen on him returning.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by arana peligrosa » Sun Jul 27, 2014 4:00 am

Can just about recall the player at Ipswich, even if it was in the recent past..

One of the more 'recognized names' of the time that doubtless featured under Royle and remember the kid getting a lot of recognition here and there. Only (quote) 26 years old ? Garvan seems to have been around a lot longer..

If Crystal Palace want to sell and McCarthy sees him as a return home then I got no real dispute. Decent player from what I can recall, so got no issue with the player if he makes it back.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by Dazzz67 » Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:51 am

I agree with Nefarious, Owen does seem to of been around for ages and only 26!

Mick (and Terry) are no mug's, they will be looking into he injury record and testing him out. If Mick says yes then I welcome the lad back, always liked Owen.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by number 9 » Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:27 pm

I'd prefer we move on from the Royle era players myself. Nothing against Owen, but his injury record does concern me. I seem to remember Garvan being benched a few times due to a perceived lack of interest? I could be wrong, and it's just my opinion.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by Bluemike » Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:28 pm

He always seemed to have problems akin to ME or something, very weak and lethargic.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by Charnwood » Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:25 pm

I just hope we give OG a wide berth which is looking highly likely.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by tractorollson » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:20 pm

If we are going for old players, we should of bid for Stockdale, a top class keeper is just what we need, now Brighton have him.

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Re: Owen Garvan

Post by marko69 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:36 pm

tractorollson wrote:If we are going for old players, we should of bid for Stockdale, a top class keeper is just what we need, now Brighton have him.
And Mick Stockwell? :D

Probably still do a decent job at 49.

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