Conor Hourihane - Has left the club

[Zag zig]

2 hours ago, Scott129 said:

There was a bit in the latest We Are Derby episode where he looked to be having a moment sat alone in the changing room. I suspect he knew then that he was going out on a high.

Somewhere I clocked a picture of him sat taking it in, Bradley was the only player alongside him with an arm on his shoulder.

Expect being good pro’s they both knew at that point, Conor going out on a high as you say, but Bradley sort of saying you did it mate (well I looked at it and that’s how I read it).

He’s a top bloke, even getting the team celebration lined up, shows what he mean’t to the others. He kind of had a Trevor Christie end of career impact on us, for that I wish him nothing but the best in the future; he’s part of our history now, however brief his stay.

[Alty_Ram]

All the best 'skip'. Difficult to top that season and will be a much revamped midfield next time out and no guarantee of game time. Sometimes it's just time to seek a fresh challenge and the timing feels right. All the very best in whatever you do next.

[Quagga]

1 hour ago, IlsonDerby said:

Dave Jones wants a word

For the older amongst us, neither holds a candle to Asanovic 
But then again, I never saw Hinton in the flesh

[Norwichram2]

Gladys was an out and out winger with great crossing ability and a shot like a bullet.

[Dimmu]

In a different role, I think he still has a lot to offer. A attacking role in a midfield trio without such demands on pressing/defending that he had in Warne's team, and he should be still flourishing. 

Good luck for the lad.

[Andrew3000]

30 minutes ago, Dimmu said:

In a different role, I think he still has a lot to offer. A attacking role in a midfield trio without such demands on pressing/defending that he had in Warne's team, and he should be still flourishing. 

Good luck for the lad.

Finishing around the box is unreal, see the Burton winner. Is that what you mean? Always wondered what he might do floating around up there instead of getting run past in the deeper role.  Such a quality player and person, but I think his time is up. 

[Premier ram]

Top bloke, top player and professional, all the very best for the rest of your career, thanks for everything 

[Comrade 86]

Conor did his best and his best was often pretty classy, but essentially playing a 2 in MF did him no favours, indeed, even Bird struggled in a league where you have to have legs in the middle of the park. Irrespective, I think it's telling that the lads themselves made him their skipper and it was noted that he stuck staunchly by the team even when effectively benched late on in the season. No bitching, no ego, just help the team get over the line. I respect that. He's a good egg and has shown himself to be a seriously talented footballer and I wish him well in his future career as a coach. I'd not be at all surprised to see him do rather well.

[Caerphilly Ram]

Rejoined his former club. Player/Coach role for 2 years then first team coach after that, weird contract/commitment from all parties.

Edited June 6 by Caerphilly Ram

[BatRam]

12 hours ago, Caerphilly Ram said:

Rejoined his former club. Player/Coach role for 2 years then first team coach after that, weird contract/commitment from all parties.

Good luck to him 

[ziggyram59]

Best of luck to him been a good servant for us. 

[angieram]

All the best, Conor - right move at this point in his career. 

Was a good signing for Derby, experienced head supporting the younger players and much respect for him in the dressing room.

Admire that he knew when he needed to look elsewhere- many don’t. 

Edited June 7 by angieram

[Carnero]

10 minutes ago, angieram said:

All the best, Conor - right move at this point in his career. 

Was a good signing for Derby, experienced head supporting the younger players and much respect for him in the dressing room.

Admire that he knew when he needed to look elsewhere- many don’t. 

Spot on. He always comes across really well, and with the radio derby reports of a 1 year option in his favour being available, not triggering that just to take the money fits with the impression I've always had of the guy. Good luck to him, I think he'll have a good coaching career ahead of him.

[Crewton]

Good luck Conor. Scored plenty of goals and assists for us, but wasn't quite the player we needed for the battles you get in L1. However, his influence off the pitch became clear when you listened to the number of players who referenced him as a mentor and a captain in the broadest sense. It suggests that he might go on to have a successful coaching and management career perhaps.

[MaltRam]

Good luck to him and Barnsley. My take was that his legs had gone and so had his competitive edge. Hope I'm wrong.

[S8TY]

Was a good Captain and never displayed any petulance or negativity even when not playing towards the end of his career here 

Always spoke well and not afraid to talk to the fans

Quite a classy guy and did a good job for us both on and off the pitch , I wish him all the best 

[Premier ram]

Best wishes skipper

[Scott129]

Big fan of his influence off the pitch and he obviously scored some crucial goals for us. Unfortunately, his legs have just gone now.

I think if Barnsley aim to be challenging right at the top, they will need to do better than having him as a starter every week.

[NottsRam]

Good luck Conor, came to derby to help get us promoted and achieved the target.  Sensible career move i think.

[Terry Hennessy]

Nothing but respect for the bloke. He scored some great goals, yes, he would go missing at times.... but as a Captain and club ambassador he was excellent. Leaves DCFC with my thanks...