LOI Talk, Rumours, Gossip, Transfers etc 2018

Oat23

Sounds like a massive waste of our time.

At least it will make the league slightly more interesting. The goal is now to finish 1st - 4th or 7th - 9th.

major bill

Entering a Mickey Mouse Tournament that even the Scottish don't take serious is a complete waste of time and resources.

Darkglasses

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4pgDXpWIAAxKkB.jpg

New Wexford jersey, along with the other First Division kits. For me, the big silver lining of the winding up order is a blacker, less gaudy kit design. Not universally popular but this is definitely my favourite Wexford kit so far.

The sponsor is local charity, which will be used for the first game or until a main corporate sponsor is found.

topmanamillion

Darkglasses wrote: »

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C4pgDXpWIAAxKkB.jpg

New Wexford jersey, along with the other First Division kits. For me, the big silver lining of the winding up order is a blacker, less gaudy kit design. Not universally popular but this is definitely my favourite Wexford kit so far.

The sponsor is local charity, which will be used for the first game or until a main corporate sponsor is found.

Fair play to Wexford for going the intelligent route when they don't have a sponsor and putting a charity on the shirt, unlike Waterford who didn't bother their hole last year. I see they still have no sponsor. Amateur hour not to have something on the shirt for the league launch.
Makes Waterford look like a 5 a side team that got a few jerseys off Alliexpress.

OldMrBrennan83

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topmanamillion

Patww79 wrote: »

What about Cobh? (I thought it was Drogheda first). Is it because Waterford have money that we don't like them now?

Cobh. Drogheda are in the Premier. I was watching out for Waterford because they spent the entirety of last season without a sponsor, culminating, pretty embarrassingly, with Daryl Murphy doing a league publicity shot of former LOI players playing for Ireland at the Euros wearing a Waterford jersey without a sponsor.
If Cobh do the same I`ll be sure to lambast them too, don't worry about that. I'm an equal opportunity critic of clubs who run themselves shabbily.

Sue Pa Key Pa

topmanamillion wrote: »

Fair play to Wexford for going the intelligent route when they don't have a sponsor and putting a charity on the shirt, unlike Waterford who didn't bother their hole last year. I see they still have no sponsor. Amateur hour not to have something on the shirt for the league launch.
Makes Waterford look like a 5 a side team that got a few jerseys off Alliexpress.

Wut, wut, wut?? Compliments for Wexford? We should have folded our previous club years ago

Cheers for that. Obviously all the uncertainty has made it difficult for a main sponsor to come on board, so why not help out a local organisation? Personally, I think the many colours in their logo doesn't suit the shirt, but if it helps them out, it's fine by me

Darkglasses

Likewise, I don't think the CSG logo looks good at all on a football jersey, but considering the circumstances I think it's great.

OldMrBrennan83

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Christy Browne

topmanamillion wrote: »

Fair play to Wexford for going the intelligent route when they don't have a sponsor and putting a charity on the shirt, unlike Waterford who didn't bother their hole last year. I see they still have no sponsor. Amateur hour not to have something on the shirt for the league launch.
Makes Waterford look like a 5 a side team that got a few jerseys off Alliexpress.

According to local media Waterford will be announcing a shirt sponsor this weekend. Won't stop you having a pop though, despite Cobh also not having one in that picture :rolleyes:

OldMrBrennan83

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Sue Pa Key Pa

Patww79 wrote: »

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Loads of clubs are/have been suffering because of the financial woes of their backers. Some posters are having payback on abuse they received for when they were down and are now on the up

Personally, I think it is disappointing that I haven't seen one, not one, Waterford supporter put up a post along the lines of "when we had the arse out of our trousers, the LOI family helped get us to where we are today, cheers lads"

Can't say I'll have sympathy when it goes pear shaped next time

joeysoap

Dundalk almost went bust in 2012 and I wouldn't wish that on any club. We are a very small band who support our local League of Ireland clubs. A lot of people would be quite happy if we went away altogether.

I can remember the great Waterford team from the 60's when Waterford won 6 out of 8 league titles. I remember Dundalk squeezing in a league championship win in 1982 between two Athlone championships in 1981 and 1983 (Dundalk actually winning the final match of the season at St Mels Park)

On paper anyway it appears a few clubs are betting the shop on success this year and it's simply not possible for every club to hit the jackpot.

peteeeed

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yep , welcome to the LOI , full of bitter b'stards

gimmick

I think the issue with Waterford, certainly with me anyway, is they had the begging bucket out last year and other clubs naively did the same for them thinking it was to help them make ends meet. Once the window opened again they used the money on new signings.

I don't hope they go bust, I just hope this latest venture blows up in their face and they stay where they are.

Re Bray, it will blow up in their face, but they wont get relegated or go bust. Somehow.

Awesomeness

Who was the dutch lad that played for Dundalk at Longford last night? How did he look?

wadacrack

Awesomeness wrote: »

Who was the dutch lad that played for Dundalk at Longford last night? How did he look?

Elson Hoi. Looked bit off the pace,Better in 2nd half

Garrigai

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/latest-news/4508-two-new-signings

howiya

Garrigai wrote: »

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/latest-news/4508-two-new-signings

"Signing for Rovers is something I’ve wanted a lot since I got the chance to try out with the team in the past three weeks"

At least he's honest

joeysoap

Dundalk starting a weekly E-Zine

http://www.dundalkfc.com/weekly-e-zine-sign/

irish_goat

Derry have signed Mikhail Kennedy from Charlton (on loan til end of summer).

https://www.derrynow.com/soccer/breaking-sport-derry-city-fc-sign-charlton-forward-mikhail-kennedy-loan/145511

joeysoap

wadacrack wrote: »

Elson Hoi. Looked bit off the pace,Better in 2nd half

Sounds like a journeyman

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-take-dutch-winger-10699902

paulie21

wadacrack wrote: »

Elson Hoi. Looked bit off the pace,Better in 2nd half

Actually seen Stephen Kenny collecting this lad from the airport yesterday morning. Was wondering who he was

D14Rugby

howiya wrote: »

"Signing for Rovers is something I’ve wanted a lot since I got the chance to try out with the team in the past three weeks"

At least he's honest

In fairness he is English. Doubt he ever thought he'd end up in Ireland

topmanamillion

gimmick wrote: »

I think the issue with Waterford, certainly with me anyway, is they had the begging bucket out last year and other clubs naively did the same for them thinking it was to help them make ends meet. Once the window opened again they used the money on new signings.

I don't hope they go bust, I just hope this latest venture blows up in their face and they stay where they are.

Re Bray, it will blow up in their face, but they wont get relegated or go bust. Somehow.

I think you`re being very optimistic as regards Bray. Its in their 5 year plan to move out of the Carlisle grounds and out of the town of Bray either into the Wicklow country side or South Dublin. They`ve even included a helpful piece on their plans to make it financially appealing to Wicklow council.
It`s curtains for them if any of that materialises.

monkey9

CSF wrote: »

They're probably the next 2 in the league who didn't qualify for Europe

Ah that's probably it alright. I was wondering why Bray and Sligo in particular were the ones who went in.

Are the games in this competition shown on Sky or BT??

Fratton Fred

I thought Galway and Dundalk fans might be interested in this

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/pompey-first-team-coach-ian-foster-leaves-for-a-new-role-at-the-fa-3577880.aspx#9tC67SjpxXuAdPvP.99

Apparently the FA headhunted Foster and it is quite a significant move for him.

johnnyryan89

monkey9 wrote: »

Ah that's probably it alright. I was wondering why Bray and Sligo in particular were the ones who went in.

Are the games in this competition shown on Sky or BT??

Don't think challenge cup games are shown on Sky or BT, not 100% sure on that but I'm sure Eir might pick up one of the Irish home games.

ben.schlomo

Fratton Fred wrote: »

I thought Galway and Dundalk fans might be interested in this

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/pompey-first-team-coach-ian-foster-leaves-for-a-new-role-at-the-fa-3577880.aspx#9tC67SjpxXuAdPvP.99

Apparently the FA headhunted Foster and it is quite a significant move for him.

Had often wondered where he was now and never bothered to check, thanks.

peteeeed

topmanamillion wrote: »

I think you`re being very optimistic as regards Bray. Its in their 5 year plan to move out of the Carlisle grounds and out of the town of Bray either into the Wicklow country side or South Dublin. They`ve even included a helpful piece on their plans to make it financially appealing to Wicklow council.
It`s curtains for them if any of that materialises.

we're not going anywhere as per the last meeting between the council and the club

Zebra3

peteeeed wrote: »

Patww79 wrote: »

Everyone seems to be foaming at the mouth hoping Waterford and Bray go out of business.

yep , welcome to the LOI , full of bitter b'stards

Full of realists.

We've seen it all before....

peteeeed

Zebra3 wrote: »

Full of realists.

We've seen it all before....

bitter realists

Ragnar Lothbrok

johnnyryan89 wrote: »

Don't think challenge cup games are shown on Sky or BT, not 100% sure on that but I'm sure Eir might pick up one of the Irish home games.

I think BBC Alba show the Challenge Cup games. Doubt if eir would be that interested in showing Stenhousehmuir or whoever v Bray or Sligo to be honest.

Looks like Hibs will win the Championship and there's a good chance Dundee United will go up via the play-offs, which would leave none of the relatively big Scottish teams in the 2017 competition - unless Rangers get relegated this year

While I've always liked the idea of a Celtic Nations Cup in theory, I'd say there's probably very little real interest in or benefit to the clubs and fans involved.

OldMrBrennan83

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topmanamillion

Ragnar Lothbrok wrote: »

While I've always liked the idea of a Celtic Nations Cup in theory, I'd say there's probably very little real interest in or benefit to the clubs and fans involved.

Id agree. I`d have been fully behind a proper cup with say top 4-6 qualifying from SPL, LOI, NIFL, WPL and then maybe a few decent sides from English league football in it too.
This is nothing like that though.
I also don't believe for a second that the SPFL came over here looking for 2 of our mid-table clubs.

Oat23

New Rovers kit.

We had a black & yellow kit about 10/12 years ago as well. I like this one.

https://twitter.com/sligorovers/status/832323662275608576

hufpc8w3adnk65

The fela on the right looks pissed off and uninterested... he could at least put his arms behind his back

CSF

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I think it could happen too but, unlike the general sentiment, I just hope it doesn't.[/quote]
Like with plenty of teams before them, they're taking an unfair competitive advantage knowing they'll be bailed out in some way/walk away from bad debt if it all goes pear shaped.

I can't see any reason to not hope they got their comeuppance.

CHealy

Apparently Kenny Browne is as good as gone from City after throwing a fit yesterday in training and being sent home. Wont be in match squad for tonights game. Big blow for City if its true.

gimmick

Its up to Waterford now to come up with a fee for him.

Its a blow no doubt. Aside from McGuire he was POTY in 2016, but we do not need an unhappy senior player. Much less a fat unhappy senior player.

Waterford have the money, now they can sign the cheque.

CHealy

Apparently the way Browne has handled the whole situation is awful, changing his mind about 5 times since December. I mean if he wants to move home thats fair enough, but he's the one that signed a two year contract. Cork City will accommodate but will need to be compensated. Browne wants part time football but Cork City not willing to do that for him as per contract.

Christy Browne

CSF wrote: »

Like with plenty of teams before them, they're taking an unfair competitive advantage knowing they'll be bailed out in some way/walk away from bad debt if it all goes pear shaped.

I can't see any reason to not hope they got their comeuppance.

Didn't realise Waterford and Bray were allowed field 12 players this year

peteeeed

hufpc8w3adnk65

CHealy wrote: »

Apparently Kenny Browne is as good as gone from City after throwing a fit yesterday in training and being sent home. Wont be in match squad for tonights game. Big blow for City if its true.

Where's this coming from?

gimmick

Was said at the FORAS AGM last night and has been rumbling for months.

hufpc8w3adnk65

gimmick wrote: »

Was said at the FORAS AGM last night and has been rumbling for months.

I've heard the rumblings. I ment the been thrown out of training as I know a few CIT lads that were watching them training yesterday and didn't mention this.. also he's tweeted that he hasn't refused to play

joeysoap

Dundalk have signed Thomas Stewart.

overshoot

seems the rumours are true and Paddy McCourt is going to line up for Harps tomorrow against Cabinteely after training with us this week. Still a lot of work to be done to get him signed though
edit: thought it was a joke but Barry Molloy may play another year too (democrat for both)

Awesomeness

joeysoap wrote: »

Dundalk have signed Thomas Stewart.

A lot of options in the squad now. Will be interesting to see how we line up

gimmick

Absolutely lashing in Cork all day. No signs of it clearing either. Gonna make for fairly poor conditions in the presidents cup later.