Most promising players in LOI?

**Red&White Rover** · 22/04/2009, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

Sean Kerr

Good shout.

**pól-dcfc** · 22/04/2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

McLean at Derry looked good anytime I seen him, I would say he would be a better choice for full back though.

Really? I've never seen him play fullback - anytime I've seen him he's been very very attacking. Anyone know if he is any good defensively?

**passinginterest** · 22/04/2009, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by irishultra

Whats Connor Sinnott doing? I heard he was a possible replacement for Fahey at Pat's but nothing came of it.

Youths captain this year, I think he could have done a job for Pat's too.

Watch out for Jimmy Keohane, just turned 18, Ireland schools international, Wallace adores him.

**Predator** · 22/04/2009, 11:03 PM

Ruairí Harkin - a 19 year old midfielder contracted to Derry, loaned out to Finn Harps. He was over at Charlton there but was released and has had a handful of u-19 ROI caps. I went to school with him (and Darron Gibson in fact - not to drop any names

) and he was a very strong, skilful player. I hope he gets his chance to make a name for himself in the League of Ireland.

**L.T.F.C.** · 22/04/2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by DeNiro

Gary Deegan looks to me as someone who could be in England soon enough. He had a trial during the summer for Kilmarnock, suprising he wasn't considered good enough for that level.

some player. was an animal for longford.

**Magicme** · 22/04/2009, 11:20 PM

Aaron McCarey - Goalkeeper. Made his senior debut against Sporting Fingal on Easter Monday in the EA Sports Cup. Played for Rep of Ireland Under 17's last night (let 3 goals in but from what I can hear at least 2 of them he wasnt responsible for) and due to play for ROI U18s against England on Friday in Waterford.

Has been on trials to many clubs and is still being monitored by them and due to go to Southampton shortly for them to have a look at him again.

**atfconline** · 22/04/2009, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Magicme

Aaron McCarey - Goalkeeper. Made his senior debut against Sporting Fingal on Easter Monday in the EA Sports Cup. Played for Rep of Ireland Under 17's last night (let 3 goals in but from what I can hear at least 2 of them he wasnt responsible for) and due to play for ROI U18s against England on Friday in Waterford.

A game which is live on Sky Sports, and which isn't a joke as I thought when our PA called it out last Saturday night!

**peadar1987** · 22/04/2009, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by superfrank

Agree with you on Kelly and Coughlan, both look very good. Tbh, I was surprised at the start of the year that Kelly was starting ahead of Coughlan but he's played really well. McCabe seems to have recovered from his poor year last year.

I'd also throw in Derek Foran. I think he's shown a lot so far and he's still got plenty of time to grow. He's only 19.

Onwubiko was at Bray for the last two years. He got a lot of stick for not playing well enough, which was a bit harsh as he was, and still is, pretty young. He showed he has a bit of ability when he was here and I think with him getting a decent run in the side (as he is getting at Athlone) then he'll be able to develop a lot more.

Jay O'Shea has really shone at Galway. He wasn't nearly as impressive when he was with us. He showed a few flashes but he wasn't consistent at all. He's stepped up a lot since going to Galway (when I've seen him).

Kelly's been impressive, and I'm a big fan of Gary McCabe. Coughlan has bags of ability, but he tends to run himself into trouble, and has to work on his end product, bit of a McGeady.

I really rate Foran at the centre of defence, great header of the ball and good positional sense.

Controversially I've thought Dave Webster's been pretty good in the games he's played for us, an underrated player. Massey will be very good when he adds some composure on the ball to his defensive skills.

Paddy Kavanagh is still young enough to get a mention isn't he? One of the best players I've seen at the Carlisle. John Mulroy also deserves an honourable mention.

If only Bray had the money to hold onto the players we turn out we'd have no need to worry about relegation

**Magicme** · 22/04/2009, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by atfconline

A game which is live on Sky Sports, and which isn't a joke as I thought when our PA called it out last Saturday night!

Yeah I know, hope he gets played. Have it set to record.

**Sam_Heggy** · 23/04/2009, 8:19 AM

Originally Posted by Predator

Ruairí Harkin - a 19 year old midfielder contracted to Derry, loaned out to Finn Harps. He was over at Charlton there but was released and has had a handful of u-19 ROI caps. I went to school with him (and Darron Gibson in fact - not to drop any names

) and he was a very strong, skilful player. I hope he gets his chance to make a name for himself in the League of Ireland.

Ruari is a very good ball player but hasn't been performing for us as of yet. When he came on against Athlone he looked much hungrier and changed the game.
He reminds me alot of Neil McCafferty.

**Mayo Red** · 23/04/2009, 8:33 AM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

He reminds me alot of Neil McCafferty.

Was he with Nadine Coyle aswell then???

**pineapple stu** · 23/04/2009, 8:52 AM

Ronan Finn.

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**L.T.F.C.** · 23/04/2009, 9:03 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Ronan Finn.

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a cousin of mine!

**DeNiro** · 23/04/2009, 9:13 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Ronan Finn.

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An exceptional talent. Wonder if he will move in the July window?

**Ash** · 23/04/2009, 9:24 AM

Robbie Benson. That is all.

**GuisaSaigon** · 23/04/2009, 9:36 AM

Iarfhlaith Davoren, Shane Guthrie and Seamus Conneely might have what it takes to play at a higher level. Jay O Shea seems to think he's already there and doesn't want to pick up an injury.

**JC_GUFC** · 23/04/2009, 9:38 AM

I have to say I've been very impressed by the young lads at Bray this season. I honestly thought they'd finish well off the rest this season but they've been very competitive. I was most impressed by Jake Kelly and Gary McCabe against us - and obviously Paddy Kavanagh is one of the best players in the league.

The next player to "make it" in England will be Jay O'Shea. Whatever other United fans say about his performances this season he is still a class above any player I've ever seen play for us. There are about half a dozen clubs looking at him and he'll be gone in the summer - I personally don't think he'd have any trouble playing in the Championship and could be in the Premier League in a few years - like Fahey and Doyle etc.