League of Ireland transfers/rumours [Mod Note Post #1, #750]

applehunter

Dan Murray & Danny Murphy are supposed to be joining Rovers.

They look very solid now.

Best left back and centre back sold for nothing.

Will always be City legends.

The Volt

Probably mean Ian Bermingham will be on his way out of Rovers if we do get Murphy, with us having signed Stevens already

fh041205

applehunter wrote: »

Dan Murray & Danny Murphy are supposed to be joining Rovers.

They look very solid now.

Best left back and centre back sold for nothing.

Will always be City legends.

Very very good signings if they do indeed sign. Toss up between Murphy and Powell for best LB in the league IMO. Interested to see where Bermingham ends up, I'd imagine there'll be a lot of clubs expressing an interest in him.

antomorro-sei

fh041205 wrote: »

Interested to see where Bermingham ends up, I'd imagine there'll be a lot of clubs expressing an interest in him.

I'd say Bermo will end up at Pats.

dreamers75

antomorro-sei wrote: »

I'd say Bermo will end up at Pats.

hope so , we havent had a decent left back for years.

pablomakaveli

applehunter wrote: »

Dan Murray & Danny Murphy are supposed to be joining Rovers.

They look very solid now.

Best left back and centre back sold for nothing.

Will always be City legends.

I'm pretty sure this has been proven to be a lie on the City forums at least with Dan Murray moving anyway.

BOHtox

When does the transfer window officially open . I read somewhere you cannot register players until jan 15th

dreamers75

Can only start registering players on the 15th can sign em now if you want.


Pats to announce a few more signings on monday one a Sligo midifielder either Cash or Morrison.

2 1st division clubs rumoured to have been told by the FAI to prepare for Prem football as Galway and Cork wont be in it.


Shels rumoured to be one of them, any shels fans care to share?

CantGetNoSleep

dreamers75 wrote: »

Can only start registering players on the 15th can sign em now if you want.


Pats to announce a few more signings on monday one a Sligo midifielder either Cash or Morrison.

2 1st division clubs rumoured to have been told by the FAI to prepare for Prem football as Galway and Cork wont be in it.


Shels rumoured to be one of them, any shels fans care to share?

Surely Bray would need to be offered a place first? Then Shels, then Waterford?

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dreamers75 wrote: »

2 1st division clubs rumoured to have been told by the FAI to prepare for Prem football as Galway and Cork wont be in it.


Shels rumoured to be one of them, any shels fans care to share?

If this is true then I wonder who the second team is.

Waherfur maybe.

I also wonder where Fingal will be playing, because they didn't get a Prem licence last season because of Morton.

dreamers75

forgot about Bray hope its them simply for the question: What football team were relegated 3 times in the same season and stayed up ?

dreamers75

Des wrote: »

I also wonder where Fingal will be playing, because they didn't get a Prem licence last season because of Morton.

Galway getting relegated as they owe money to players from 2 years ago so wouldnt base any decisions on Licencing issues

monkey9

Well if Cork and Galway are relegated, surely it'll be Shels and Bray to take their places.

It'll be a Leinster league more than ever then!

Lollymcd

Des wrote: »

I also wonder where Fingal will be playing, because they didn't get a Prem licence last season because of Morton.

If Morton doesn't pass why does United Park?

stovelid

monkey9 wrote: »

Well if Cork and Galway are relegated, surely it'll be Shels and Bray to take their places.
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Two culchie teams going down for a Dublin team and one that may as well be.

The Cork lads will be delighted.

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stovelid wrote: »

The Cork lads will be delighted.

The Cork lads would be better served thanking the gods that they even get a FD licence tbh.

Zebra3

Lollymcd wrote: »

If Morton doesn't pass why does United Park?

It doesn't.

Lollymcd

Zebra3 wrote: »

It doesn't.

But United still get a licence. Is it because the FAI own the ground? Any news on who's in/out in Drogheda anyway?

Hard Worker

Des wrote: »

I also wonder where Fingal will be playing, because they didn't get a Prem licence last season because of Morton.

Fingal will be OK for Morton Stadium for one year. If they are still in the premier division in 2011, they will have to look for an alternative venue.

Cork City will definitely be relegated. They will also not be invited to play in Europe as long as Collins is manager.

Ferris_Bueller

Lollymcd wrote: »

But United still get a licence. Is it because the FAI own the ground? Any news on who's in/out in Drogheda anyway?

Pretty sure United Park has recieved a licence before was because they had plans in place to move out to a new stadium which they presented to the FAI.

Gavin "shels"

Lollymcd wrote: »

But United still get a licence. Is it because the FAI own the ground?

Because the FAI planned to install seats into the away section at the start of the season, thus getting it passed, even though they still haven't got he seats.

Hard Worker wrote: »

Fingal will be OK for Morton Stadium for one year. If they are still in the premier division in 2011, they will have to look for an alternative venue.

How will it be ok for 1 year? It's in breach of the licensing for the Premier League, and until United Park the FAI don't own Morton.

Hard Worker

Gavin shels wrote: »

How will it be ok for 1 year? It's in breach of the licensing for the Premier League, and until United Park the FAI don't own Morton.

A one year derogation is part of licencing, in the case of Morton. Not sure how United Park will be fixed though, as I think the ground has used up nine lives at this stage.

Foxx92

dreamers75 wrote: »

2 1st division clubs rumoured to have been told by the FAI to prepare for Prem football as Galway and Cork wont be in it.


Shels rumoured to be one of them, any shels fans care to share?

Where'd you hear this? Delaney made a comment a few weeks back about the lack of non-dub(including bray,Dundalk, Drogheda) clubs in the PL. Would be very very suprised if he got rid of Galway United. As for Cork, wouldn't be surprised at all.

Pineapple stu

Des wrote: »

If this is true then I wonder who the second team is.

Waherfur maybe.

I also wonder where Fingal will be playing, because they didn't get a Prem licence last season because of Morton.

Are they a new german team?

Fingal will be playing at Morton with a Premier licence.

Pineapple stu

dreamers75 wrote: »

Can only start registering players on the 15th can sign em now if you want.


Pats to announce a few more signings on monday one a Sligo midifielder either Cash or Morrison.

2 1st division clubs rumoured to have been told by the FAI to prepare for Prem football as Galway and Cork wont be in it.


Shels rumoured to be one of them, any shels fans care to share?

You got to love these rumours , " a mate of a mate of a mate told my cousin in the pub "

Gavin "shels"

Foxx92 wrote: »

Where'd you hear this? Delaney made a comment a few weeks back about the lack of non-dub(including bray,Dundalk, Drogheda) clubs in the PL. Would be very very suprised if he got rid of Galway United. As for Cork, wouldn't be surprised at all.

Can't beat spending a few hundred thousand n the Genesis report.:rolleyes:

cymro wrote: »

Fingal will be playing at Morton with a Premier licence.

...thus breaching the license rules so.

djpbarry

Four new signings at Pats: Andy Haran (re-signed), Gareth Coughlan, Conor Sinnot and Brian Cash.

bohsman

dreamers75 wrote: »

2 1st division clubs rumoured to have been told by the FAI to prepare for Prem football as Galway and Cork wont be in it.

Surely its Cork and Derry?

Pineapple stu

Gavin shels wrote: »

Can't beat spending a few hundred thousand n the Genesis report.:rolleyes:



...thus breaching the license rules so.

No

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bohsman wrote: »

Surely its Cork and Derry?

The Derry debacle was already sorted out, with Galway not having to take part in the play offs

oldyouth

djpbarry wrote: »

Four new signings at Pats: Andy Haran (re-signed), Gareth Coughlan, Conor Sinnot and Brian Cash.

Best of luck to Conor at St Pats, can control a game if his heart is in it

Gavin "shels"

Was looking likely Sinnott would sign for Waterford as he's in college down there and stuff, but thankfully he didn't.

applehunter

Gavin shels wrote: »

Was looking likely Sinnott would sign for Waterford as he's in college down there and stuff, but thankfully he didn't.

Why thankfully?

Gavin "shels"

applehunter wrote: »

Why thankfully?

He's a quality player, a quality player playing for a promotion rival = bad news.;)

oldyouth

Youths have lost Peter White back to Limerick too. Excellent unassuming player. He'll be missed but thanks for 2009 Peter

fh041205

Jamie Harris rumoured to be coming to Drogheda.

Lollymcd

fh041205 wrote: »

Jamie Harris rumoured to be coming to Drogheda.

Solid defender. Could fill gap left by Conor Kenna?

fh041205

Lollymcd wrote: »

Solid defender. Could fill gap left by Conor Kenna?

Exactly what I thought buuuutttt, I've also heard that the following have re-signed:

McNally
Kenna
Skinner
E.McGill
B.MGill
Crowley
Duffy

along with the expected signings of Michael Daly, Damien Brennan and Corie Tracey.

Before anyone asks, I have absolutely nothing to back this up, but this is the word on the street atm.

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Daisy Brennan is a liability

Lollymcd

Kenna has signed for Utd? That's great news, I was sure I read somewhere that he had signed with a different club, can't remember who now ...

Edit: thought he sighed with Sporting Fingal

Johner

Does anyone no what the story with Derek Foran is? Is he still with Bray? I heard he had trials at Hibs. Used to be play with him at underage with Pats just wondering whats happened to him.

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Johner wrote: »

Does anyone no what the story with Derek Foran is? Is he still with Bray? I heard he had trials at Hibs. Used to be play with him at underage with Pats just wondering whats happened to him.

He supposedly verbally agreed to sign for Shels, but buggered off to Fingal afaik.

I'll find out and post again in a few mins.

Edit: yep, he agreed to come to Shels sometime around the start of December, but got cold feet soon after, and is now apparently signing for Fingal.

fh041205

Lollymcd wrote: »

Edit: thought he sighed with Sporting Fingal

Yea me too. Tbh I won't celebrate till its officially annnounced. It would be magic to have him and McNally again next season. Any further comments on Brennan Des? In general Shels fans seems to think little of him.

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fh041205 wrote: »

Any further comments on Brennan Des? In general Shels fans seems to think little of him.

He had a great first season with us, one of our best players in 08, imo, and in the general opinion of Shels fans I'd say.

But last season he was absolutely shocking, and I'm glad we're rid of him.

Having said that, our whole defence last season was brutal, it wasn't just Daisy.

His distribution is poor, and is nothing more than hoof & hope. He has no pace. He turns like an artic.

Johner

Des wrote: »

He supposedly verbally agreed to sign for Shels, but buggered off to Fingal afaik.

I'll find out and post again in a few mins.

Edit: yep, he agreed to come to Shels sometime around the start of December, but got cold feet soon after, and is now apparently signing for Fingal.

Ah kk cheers.

djpbarry

antomorro-sei wrote: »

I'd say Bermo will end up at Pats.

Yep - Pats have announced his signing this afternoon.

Lollymcd

Des wrote: »

He had a great first season with us, one of our best players in 08, imo, and in the general opinion of Shels fans I'd say.

But last season he was absolutely shocking, and I'm glad we're rid of him.

Having said that, our whole defence last season was brutal, it wasn't just Daisy.

He has experience which is what is neeeded in the league at the moment, I think Bray proved last year that you can't compete in the league with young inexperienced players. TBH I think that was one of the main differences between Drogheda and Bray last season, Matthews signed some experienced, all be it, older, players.

Des wrote: »

His distribution is poor, and is nothing more than hoof & hope. He has no pace. He turns like an artic.

I hope things go better for him this season!

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Lollymcd wrote: »

I hope things go better for him this season!

The way he's regressed in 2009, I really can't see it.

IRISHSPORTSGUY

What does everything think the biggest signing of the close season will be?

stovelid

djpbarry wrote: »

Yep - Pats have announced his signing this afternoon.

Pretty expected ever since he wouldn't sign the contract we offered him. Hopefully he manages to fulfil his potential with you.

We have adequate cover at left-full anyway. Stevens is a good swap, although it would be nice to have him on a longer contract.