LOI Talk, Rumours, Gossip, Transfers etc 2018

joeysoap

Congratulations to City. I thought we were the better team until we tired in the second half, I would have liked to have won, that goes without saying, but I also know that at any other time City could have won one of the last 3 leagues, you were unlucky in 2014 the way the fixtures fell. We had our chances but didn't take them, so while the goal may have been a little lucky, I congratulate City in their cup win today.

Wilberto

Unlucky Dundalk. You're certainly worthy opponents. The more the game went on all I was thinking was, "here we go, this is Gartland time." Especially when ye had a succession of corners.

It's a great way to win it but it equally a horrible way to lose it.


We needed that one though.

ShamoBuc

Delighted with the win. I think we fully deserved it. Having lost it last year, it was an especially enjoyable win !!!

wadacrack

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Delighted with the win. I think we fully deserved it. Having lost it last year, it was an especially enjoyable win !!!

Didnt deserve it on the balance of play. But Cup final is alot about luck and Cork had it on the day

Corholio

tayto lover wrote: »

Not a bit bitter but gloating about another poster who's team were very unlucky and jaded is a bit rich.

Ah stop ffs. If Dundalk won there'd be a big loaded paragraph ready and prepared :P, to be taken in jest I know of course, but to criticise it coming the other way, in jest also, for a change is what is rich.

Sue Pa Key Pa

Statement from Mick Wallace, Chairman of WYFC

http://wexfordyouthsfc.ie/latest-news/276-november-statement

Saint_Mel

Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »

Yeah, well I'm not feeling as gracious towards the cnut in Galway who thought it would be great craic to leak the news on the day of our playoff game. Zero class from somebody within the club ranks

I heard over the weekend the leak came from someone involved in the Wexford Youths setup! More worrying if true

red sean

Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »

Statement from Mick Wallace, Chairman of WYFC

http://wexfordyouthsfc.ie/latest-news/276-november-statement

Is he looking to set up a Dail inquiry into the leak!

MD1990

Maquire just got out of Gartland's pocket for a minute & he scored.

Sue Pa Key Pa

Saint_Mel wrote: »

I heard over the weekend the leak came from someone involved in the Wexford Youths setup! More worrying if true

Well, if the Secretary and Chairman didn't know about it (fact), I doubt it is true

Having said that, nothing would surprise me with the LOI

overshoot

Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »

Well, if the Secretary and Chairman didn't know about it (fact), I doubt it is true

Having said that, nothing would surprise me with the LOI

Wallaces statement said Keegan had a contract for another year, surely they would have had to have known in order to release him from it?

Sue Pa Key Pa

overshoot wrote: »

Wallaces statement said Keegan had a contract for another year, surely they would have had to have known in order to release him from it?

He had a 2 year contract as Commercial Manager of WYFC, I'm not sure if it included team manager. I don't see how they could be anything other than intertwined

super_furry

Just seeing that Sean Maguire's contract is up today with Cork. Reckon he'll be on the move to England.

wadacrack

super_furry wrote: »

Just seeing that Sean Maguire's contract is up today with Cork. Reckon he'll be on the move to England.

I think hell stay. Didnt quite do enough against the big teams to get a championship move. Another year with Cork would be good for him still young

Pighead

wadacrack wrote: »

I think hell stay. Didnt quite do enough against the big teams to get a championship move. Another year with Cork would be good for him still young

Yeah, he obviously has something given he's scored 28 or 29 goals this season (albeit a good few of those from the penalty spot)but in the few glimpses I seen from him in a Dundalk shirt and the games between Cork and Dundalk he has been pretty quiet and non threatening whenever I've seen him play. The talk of moving back to England puzzles me unless we're talking conference or at a push league 2 level.

White Horse

Pighead wrote: »

Yeah, he obviously has something given he's scored 28 or 29 goals this season (albeit a good few of those from the penalty spot)but in the few glimpses I seen from him in a Dundalk shirt and the games between Cork and Dundalk he has been pretty quiet and non threatening whenever I've seen him play. The talk of moving back to England puzzles me unless we're talking conference or at a push league 2 level.

He played very well in Sweden and Belgium. He never really showed it against Dundalk and I've haven't seen enough of Cork's league games to form an opinion on those.

Someone in league 1 or 2 may take a punt on him as he is young and cheap.

The question is how badly does he want to get back to England.

Pighead

https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/795649605463576576

Wow! Looks like the two boys made the squad. Thought Horgan had a chance but didn't think Boyle would get the nod. Delighted for the two of them.

major bill

Pighead wrote: »

https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/795649605463576576

Wow! Looks like the two boys made the squad. Thought Horgan had a chance but didn't think Boyle would get the nod. Delighted for the two of them.

Congrats to the lads if so

any idea when the squad is announced?

howiya

red sean wrote: »

Is he looking to set up a Dail inquiry into the leak!

Must be hoping the "adequate compensation" will cover his debts

tayto lover

Corholio wrote: »

Ah stop ffs. If Dundalk won there'd be a big loaded paragraph ready and prepared :P, to be taken in jest I know of course, but to criticise it coming the other way, in jest also, for a change is what is rich.

Are you psychic or what?

johnnyryan89

Pighead wrote: »

https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/795649605463576576

Wow! Looks like the two boys made the squad. Thought Horgan had a chance but didn't think Boyle would get the nod. Delighted for the two of them.

Think all players even those in the extended squad get a training kit.

OldMrBrennan83

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howiya

The FAI have retweeted the pic and included the headline squad announcement to follow shortly in their latest tweet

johnnyryan89

Patww79 wrote: »

Strange one to tweet today and not at the time, though nothing would surprise me with the FAI.

Squad probably only met up today for the first time.

OldMrBrennan83

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Sue Pa Key Pa

howiya wrote: »

Must be hoping the "adequate compensation" will cover his debts

You know what, I'm not a huge fan of Mick, but rubbish like that will only make Wexford Youths stronger. Mick built Ferrycarrig Park in 2005 when he 'thought' he was worth in excess of €40m. He spent €6 on soil, grass seed, tarmac, bricks, slates, fencing etc. building a place where the talent of schoolboy football in Wexford could have a chance. He had been managing the youth team for years, changing in portacabins, borrowing pitches and winning All Ireland titles.

Today, Mick is chairman of Wexford Youths FC but his only footballing involvement is managing the U18s in the Wexford District League. He is as far from the football spectrum portrayed by John Delaney as is possible. I'm far from happy with his financial history and the man made the stupid mistake of being open about it. He is the brunt of the outcry from recession when, in real terms, he was only a bit player.

At the moment, everyone associated with Wexford Youths is hurting and many from the LOI 'family' are having a dig. Next year, we will ply our trade in the 1st Division, often referred as the graveyard, cess pit, etc. But do you know what, in every year bar the current one, we've welcomed Dundalk, Cork, Limerick & Galway and others who have since folded, as equals who have found themselves on hard times. Sometimes clubs forget their unfortunate past. You've been offered free parking, you come in to the warmth of our club house, Your players are offered a hot meal after the game and we thank you for coming.

Very shortly, this forum will be all about trying to get new clubs in to the league. However, you should respect the current ones giving it a go. Many, many thanks to posters who have spoken kind words on this thread

howiya

Two lads confirmed in the 28 man squad

Oat23

What sport are the national team playing this week? 28 players :rolleyes:

kksaints

Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »

You know what, I'm not a huge fan of Mick, but rubbish like that will only make Wexford Youths stronger. Mick built Ferrycarrig Park in 2005 when he 'thought' he was worth in excess of €40m. He spent €6 on soil, grass seed, tarmac, bricks, slates, fencing etc. building a place where the talent of schoolboy football in Wexford could have a chance. He had been managing the youth team for years, changing in portacabins, borrowing pitches and winning All Ireland titles.

Today, Mick is chairman of Wexford Youths FC but his only footballing involvement is managing the U18s in the Wexford District League. He is as far from the football spectrum portrayed by John Delaney as is possible. I'm far from happy with his financial history and the man made the stupid mistake of being open about it. He is the brunt of the outcry from recession when, in real terms, he was only a bit player.

At the moment, everyone associated with Wexford Youths is hurting and many from the LOI 'family' are having a dig. Next year, we will ply our trade in the 1st Division, often referred as the graveyard, cess pit, etc. But do you know what, in every year bar the current one, we've welcomed Dundalk, Cork, Limerick & Galway and others who have since folded, as equals who have found themselves on hard times. Sometimes clubs forget their unfortunate past. You've been offered free parking, you come in to the warmth of our club house, Your players are offered a hot meal after the game and we thank you for coming.

Very shortly, this forum will be all about trying to get new clubs in to the league. However, you should respect the current ones giving it a go. Many, many thanks to posters who have spoken kind words on this thread

Mick got some deal on the building material.

Sue Pa Key Pa

kksaints wrote: »

Mick got some deal on the building material.

Got me there, obviously pouring another medicinal one when I typed that €6,000,000

MD1990

Mick Wallace saying Galway were unprofessional but maybe might want to look at what has happened at his own club in the last few months that has been discussed on here already.
Wexford need to make sure they sign some hungry players who don't think the 1st division is just a sunday league.

Sue Pa Key Pa

MD1990 wrote: »

Wexford need to make sure they sign some hungry players who don't think the 1st division is just a sunday league.

The players who left were hungry, that's why they accepted a wage elsewhere

MD1990

Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »

The players who left were hungry, that's why they accepted a wage elsewhere

They were . Lee Chin wasn't though. Big mistake signing him.

johnnyryan89

MD1990 wrote: »

They were . Lee Chin wasn't though. Big mistake signing him.

Lee Chin choose food over a match, can't get hungrier than that I'd say.

White Horse

Sean Maguire to sign for Preston tomorrow according to a local paper in Cork. A good move for him.

doncarlos

Hearing some whispers of Kevin O'Connor to Dundalk. He's a left back isn't he? Would be a strange signing as Massey has been brilliant this season

Sue Pa Key Pa

MD1990 wrote: »

They were . Lee Chin wasn't though. Big mistake signing him.

5 players left, Shane Keegan asked Chin to fill a gap until the end of the season. Chin agreed providing it didn't interfere with GAA business. Playoffs were not part of the deal. Why can't people get that??? Anyway, it's WYFC business, so jog on

doncarlos

White Horse wrote: »

Sean Maguire to sign for Preston tomorrow according to a local paper in Cork. A good move for him.

Bad for Cork. Very few decent strikers in the league at the moment so he'll be hard to replace.

White Horse

doncarlos wrote: »

Hearing some whispers of Kevin O'Connor to Dundalk. He's a left back isn't he? Would be a strange signing as Massey has been brilliant this season

I heard that rumour too. Strange one.

Oat23

doncarlos wrote: »

Bad for Cork. Very few decent strikers in the league at the moment so he'll be hard to replace.

Achille Campion is someone Caulfield is looking at. Might sign him now Maguire is leaving.

MD1990

Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »

5 players left, Shane Keegan asked Chin to fill a gap until the end of the season. Chin agreed providing it didn't interfere with GAA business. Playoffs were not part of the deal. Why can't people get that??? Anyway, it's WYFC business, so jog on

It is WYFC business of course but I am entitled to give my opinion. Best to move on from discussing this now as I made my points already in previous posts.
But I would suggest developing some thicker skin & not just tell someone to jog on when you disagree with them.

Sue Pa Key Pa

MD1990 wrote: »

It is WYFC business of course but I am entitled to give my opinion. Best to move on from discussing this now as I made my points already in previous posts.
But I would suggest developing some thicker skin & not just tell someone to jog on when you disagree with them.

It's called labouring the point. If you can't accept the explanation from those who know the facts, it stops being a discussion

MD1990

Sue Pa Key Pa wrote: »

It's called labouring the point. If you can't accept the explanation from those who know the facts, it stops being a discussion

I accept the points made just don't agree with the decisions that were made. A difference of opinion.

Ferris_Bueller

For some reason I am not convinced that Maguire will be a success if he moves abroad yet, despite his goals this season he hasn't really stood out any time I have seen him play and it isn't that long ago really since he was over there. Having said that Preston could be a decent move, couple of Irish guys there already and probably won't be the massive pressure that would be there if he moved to one of the Championships bigger clubs.

OldMrBrennan83

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White Horse

Patww79 wrote: »

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Lads that "fail" cross channel are often desperate to prove people there wrong. Hoban was desperate to move to England in 2014, Maguire is similar by all accounts.

SantryRed

Can't blame the players at all for moving to England ASAP. You don't know what is in store in the following season and what could happen.

White Horse

SantryRed wrote: »

Can't blame the players at all for moving to England ASAP. You don't know what is in store in the following season and what could happen.

Don't blame them, but lads in too much of a rush can take the wrong move.

Gavin "shels"

Great win for the Shels Ladies yesterday, decent crowd for it too. Hopefully manage to snatch the League now.

New 2017 Thread for transfers, etc...?

Corholio

Soccer Republic's team of the season was hilarious. Best defence in the league and no City keeper or defender there. More Derry players than City. It's not an 'exact science' according to Peter Collins.

You can say that again.