Sligo lose 0-3. No Pijnaker nor obviously Mata.
Nando Pijnaker (Auckland FC | A-Leagues)
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He's ex Ole, they were all made to believe the A League is rubbish.
There was some rumoured League One type interest, around same time Mata left for Shrewsbury.
Appears Pijnaker did start the new LOI season strong, winning Sligo POM for March. But yeah his AWs spot is under serious threat. Surman, Bindon & even Hughes all in the picture now.
Corica & McFlynn went to the AWs games in Egypt in March. Chatting to players not only about season 24/25 but seasons 2 & 3. I'm sure when 2024 nears an end and if Pijnaker still finds himself in Eire, he's have to consider AFC.
Now is the time for him to get a real gig. He's not young any more.
Picking him now reaks of Ricki picking Jeremy Christie unless he can get a move to the A League or similar.
Sligo (8th) travel to Derry City (2nd)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/05/24/ireland-republic/premier-league/derry-city-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282442/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/05/24/ireland-republic/premier-league/derry-city-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282442/
A 2-2 draw. Still no Pijnaker.
Sligo (8th) travel to Shelbourne (1st)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/05/31/ireland-republic/premier-league/shelbourne-fc/sligo-rovers-fc/4282448/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/05/31/ireland-republic/premier-league/shelbourne-fc/sligo-rovers-fc/4282448/
Sligo with the upset 2-1 win.
Still no Pijnaker.
Still no Pijnaker.
I find it a bit bizarre there hasn't been much Pijnaker to Auckland noise. Corica's mates Danny & Darren obviously rate him very highly and he is wasting his career away in a semi-pro comp. And if I recall correctly, when he most recently re-signed for Sligo, Auckland FC would have already been on the hunt for players. Does he just really love being in Sligo for some reason?
He's ex Ole, they were all made to believe the A League is rubbish.
There was some rumoured League One type interest, around same time Mata left for Shrewsbury.
Appears Pijnaker did start the new LOI season strong, winning Sligo POM for March. But yeah his AWs spot is under serious threat. Surman, Bindon & even Hughes all in the picture now.
Corica & McFlynn went to the AWs games in Egypt in March. Chatting to players not only about season 24/25 but seasons 2 & 3. I'm sure when 2024 nears an end and if Pijnaker still finds himself in Eire, he's have to consider AFC.
Sligo win 2-1. No Pijnaker
Sligo (6th) travel to Waterford United (4th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/06/07/ireland-republic/premier-league/waterford-united-fc/sligo-rovers-fc/4282459/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/06/07/ireland-republic/premier-league/waterford-united-fc/sligo-rovers-fc/4282459/
Lol was the hyperlink to Kedah Darul Aman Football Club on purpose??
Sligo Rovers (6th) travel to Dundalk (10th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/06/13/ireland-republic/premier-league/dundalk-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282462/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/06/13/ireland-republic/premier-league/dundalk-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282462/
Sligo lose 1-0. Still no Pijnaker.
After a 2 week break the LOI resumes. Sligo (7th) hosts Shamrock Rovers (3rd).
Hopefully Pijnaker is close to a return
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/06/28/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/shamrock-rovers-football-club/4282469/
Hopefully Pijnaker is close to a return
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/06/28/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/shamrock-rovers-football-club/4282469/
Pijnaker back at last, and what do you know Sligo win.
Full game in a 2-0 victoty.
Sligo not down to play Norman Garbett's Dundalk until 22nd Sept. They played them just before the 2 week LOI break.
Hopefully there are a few L1 & L2 teams across the Irish Sea looking at Nando.
Time to leave Eire.
Edit - wonder if Mata will try and broker him signing for AFC? They have played together alot. WC is only 2 years, depth at CB for the AWs is increasing to the point where Bazeley can't justify picking guys from a low level league like LOI
Full game in a 2-0 victoty.
Sligo not down to play Norman Garbett's Dundalk until 22nd Sept. They played them just before the 2 week LOI break.
Hopefully there are a few L1 & L2 teams across the Irish Sea looking at Nando.
Time to leave Eire.
Edit - wonder if Mata will try and broker him signing for AFC? They have played together alot. WC is only 2 years, depth at CB for the AWs is increasing to the point where Bazeley can't justify picking guys from a low level league like LOI
Now is the time for him to get a real gig. He's not young any more.
Picking him now reaks of Ricki picking Jeremy Christie unless he can get a move to the A League or similar.
He did start this LOI season well. Sligo's player of the month for March, and Sligo did start the season well. But then he cracked his ribs.
Were some rumours of L1 & L2 interest around the January transfer window (when Mata made his move to Shrewsbury) for Pijnaker. He'll be fully aware he needs to get to a higher level somewhere.
Were some rumours of L1 & L2 interest around the January transfer window (when Mata made his move to Shrewsbury) for Pijnaker. He'll be fully aware he needs to get to a higher level somewhere.
Via Niche Cache.
Sligo Rovers (7th) host Derry City (2nd)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/04/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/derry-city-football-club/4282473/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/04/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/derry-city-football-club/4282473/
Pijnaker full game and a yellow in a 2-1 win.
Nando returns and Sligo bag 2 wins.
Nando returns and Sligo bag 2 wins.
Kiwi Irish derby.
Pijnaker's Sligo (6th) host Greive's Bohemians (8th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/12/ireland-republic/premier-league/bohemian-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282478/
Pijnaker's Sligo (6th) host Greive's Bohemians (8th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/12/ireland-republic/premier-league/bohemian-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282478/
10 man Sligo (send off at 38 mins) win 2-0
Full game Pijnaker
Greive on at 63 mins (1-0) for his debut
So Pijnaker in his return seems to have been part of Sligo resurgence. He might at last pick up a gig at a higher level
Full game Pijnaker
Greive on at 63 mins (1-0) for his debut
So Pijnaker in his return seems to have been part of Sligo resurgence. He might at last pick up a gig at a higher level
As noted by Wusty in the Greive thread, a sneaky assist for Pijanker in Sligo's win.
Sligo with a friendly against Everton next weekend. Might possibly be an Everton age group team.
Sligo with a friendly against Everton next weekend. Might possibly be an Everton age group team.
Sligo host Everton in a pre season friendly for the Toffies. Sligo is former club of one of the Toffees’ greatest-ever servants, Seamus Coleman.
Be interesting to hear how Pijnaker goes against an EPL team. I reckon a few L1/L2 clubs will be scouting him.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/19/world/club-friendlies/sligo-rovers-fc/everton-football-club/4406917/
Be interesting to hear how Pijnaker goes against an EPL team. I reckon a few L1/L2 clubs will be scouting him.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/19/world/club-friendlies/sligo-rovers-fc/everton-football-club/4406917/
3-3 and a fairly strong Everton side. No Pijnaker though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJemdfxJKVw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJemdfxJKVw
Sligo Rovers (6th) host Galway United (5th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/27/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/galway/4282485/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/27/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/galway/4282485/
Full game in a 2-0 win. Sligo on a winning run and up to 4th
Again fingers crossed he's on the radar of a League One club or similar level.
Overdue time to leave the LOI
Overdue time to leave the LOI
Sligo (6th) travel to St Patricks Athletic (8th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/04/ireland-republic/premier-league/st-patricks-athletic-fc/sligo-rovers-fc/4282489/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/04/ireland-republic/premier-league/st-patricks-athletic-fc/sligo-rovers-fc/4282489/
Full game and a yellow in a 3-2 loss
St Pats with an exotic UCL qualifying tie coming up against Sabah from Azerbaijan. Long trip for the Irish lads. They have just beaten Vaduz from Liechtenstein (over 2 legs), who of course a bit Nix like, play in the Swiss 2nd tier.
St Pats with an exotic UCL qualifying tie coming up against Sabah from Azerbaijan. Long trip for the Irish lads. They have just beaten Vaduz from Liechtenstein (over 2 legs), who of course a bit Nix like, play in the Swiss 2nd tier.
Sligo (6th) host top of the table Shelbourne
https://au.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/10/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/shelbourne-fc/4282495/
https://au.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/10/ireland-republic/premier-league/sligo-rovers-fc/shelbourne-fc/4282495/
Full game in a 2-1 win
Full game in a 0-2 loss. Sligo out of the FAI Cup
Sligo (4th) travel to Drogheda United (10th/last)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/23/ireland-republic/premier-league/drogheda-united-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282496/
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/23/ireland-republic/premier-league/drogheda-united-football-club/sligo-rovers-fc/4282496/
No Pijnaker as Sligo get absolutely hammered 7-0.
Edit - picked up a knock in their FAI Cup loss apparently.
https://www.sligorovers.com/team-news-drogheda-united-away/
Edit - picked up a knock in their FAI Cup loss apparently.
https://www.sligorovers.com/team-news-drogheda-united-away/
Niche Cache. Having a really good season in the LOI, but it's overdue time he left.
In the League of Ireland, Pijnaker has made 14 appearances during which Sligo Rovers have taken 27 points with a +11 goal difference. In the 14 games that he’s missed, they have taken just 13 points with a -18 goal difference.
In the League of Ireland, Pijnaker has made 14 appearances during which Sligo Rovers have taken 27 points with a +11 goal difference. In the 14 games that he’s missed, they have taken just 13 points with a -18 goal difference.
Those stats suggest he's a decent player, and clearly not as 'accident' prone as some have labelled him on here.
I think he would of been a good pick up for the NIX of AFC. Hopefully someone in the UK thinks so to.
I think he would of been a good pick up for the NIX of AFC. Hopefully someone in the UK thinks so to.