Transfer Rumours 2012

**Dillonman** · 23/01/2012, 9:59 PM

Ex Pats midfielder Gareth Coughlan has tweeted that he is joining us tomorrow as per our forum!

**outspoken** · 23/01/2012, 10:06 PM

Always liked Gaz he was a cracking player before he got that horrific injury would be great to see him back in full swing.

**blue til i die** · 23/01/2012, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

It is, but run by fans. Article on the site isn't directly from the club itself.

Decky Devine said today that he is "confident of a deal going through".

Glens have already been offered Patterson, as per the terms of his sale to Plymouth. http://www.glentoran.com/index.php/2...rory-patterson

I understand. Pretty daft to allow fans to post that article on the official site then without the deal being confirmed...

**Rasputin** · 23/01/2012, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by askmehoop

Cook has been offered a job in england and will take over in the summer. Foster will be his replacement, was brought in so he will know the players and players will know him so the transition will be smooth.

Haha good man, this shall be remembered along with the "financial investagions" your lot were harping about last year.

**redobit** · 23/01/2012, 11:39 PM

Obviously he hasnt a clue what is going to happen Rasputin and its more talking outhishoop than askmehoop. But infairness his 'logic' might actually hold some water - if Cook was to go mid season and Carr and Foster were in place what other alternative would there be!

**HomerJay** · 23/01/2012, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by redobit

Obviously he hasnt a clue what is going to happen Rasputin and its more talking outhishoop than askmehoop. But infairness his 'logic' might actually hold some water - if Cook was to go mid season and Carr and Foster were in place what other alternative would there be!

True, it could well happen.

**askmehoop** · 24/01/2012, 1:45 PM

Originally Posted by redobit

Obviously he hasnt a clue what is going to happen Rasputin and its more talking outhishoop than askmehoop. But infairness his 'logic' might actually hold some water - if Cook was to go mid season and Carr and Foster were in place what other alternative would there be!

i dont think its a matter of if, but when. cook has whored himself out at every oppurtunity.

**askmehoop** · 24/01/2012, 1:50 PM

Originally Posted by Rasputin

Haha good man, this shall be remembered along with the "financial investagions" your lot were harping about last year.

http://www.rte.ie/aertel/224-01.html

Soccer · England Sligo boss Cook linked with Accrington Stanley
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 12:11
Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook has been linked with a move to English League Two club Accrington Stanley.

There is a vacancy at the Liverpool club after John Coleman left to join Rochdale yesterday. A caretaker regime will be put in place for Saturday's clash with Gillingham but Accington Stanley are keen to fill the position soon, according to the Lancashire Telegraph.

Former Reds player Cook, who is from Liverpool, is in the frame to replace him.

The 44-year-old has been the Sligo manager since 2007.

He has overseen a particularly successful during the last two years, capturing back-to-back FAI Cups and finishing second behind Shamrock Rovers in the Airtricity League Premier Division.

Cook recently turned down a move to Derry City after Stephen Kenny left to take over from Michael O'Neill at Shamrock Rovers. He has one year left on his current deal.

**Mr A** · 24/01/2012, 1:50 PM

A bit on Cook being linked to Accrington Stanley: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk...oleman_s_exit/

Love this bit!: "has made no secret of his desire to return to England – turning down jobs at St Johnstone and Derry. "

**redobit** · 24/01/2012, 2:18 PM

Originally Posted by askmehoop

i dont think its a matter of if, but when. cook has whored himself out at every oppurtunity.

Of course its a matter of when, noting insighful there. He has stayed longer than he ever thought he would and I fully expect this to be his last season.

As for the whoring bit, well good managers are going to be in demand so being connected with other clubs aint anything new there. Now if he was actively contacting other clubs for jobs that would be a different matter.

**adamd164** · 24/01/2012, 2:33 PM

Cork City talking to Shane O'Connor (former Ipswich): http://issuu.com/tcmeditorial/docs/echobackpage

Interest from Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk too.

**askmehoop** · 24/01/2012, 2:36 PM

Originally Posted by redobit

Of course its a matter of when, noting insighful there. He has stayed longer than he ever thought he would and I fully expect this to be his last season.

As for the whoring bit, well good managers are going to be in demand so being connected with other clubs aint anything new there. Now if he was actively contacting other clubs for jobs that would be a different matter.

what would i know, i havn't got a clue

**Rasputin** · 24/01/2012, 2:41 PM

Originally Posted by askmehoop

what would i know, i havn't got a clue

Dont be too hard on yourself, at least your good for a laugh.

**redobit** · 24/01/2012, 3:02 PM

Originally Posted by askmehoop

what would i know, i havn't got a clue

Them multiple personality meds not working today then hoop?

**Sonny** · 24/01/2012, 3:06 PM

What are Sligo fans thoughts on the apparent grooming of Foster to take over? If I were you I would be very, very unhappy with it.

**redobit** · 24/01/2012, 3:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sonny

What are Sligo fans thoughts on the apparent grooming of Foster to take over? If I were you I would be very, very unhappy with it.

Carr will be the Assistant manager afaik and would deserve a chance at the job well ahead of Foster (which has been confirmed btw) and all Rovers fans would agree.

**askmehoop** · 24/01/2012, 5:09 PM

Originally Posted by adamd164

Cork City talking to Shane O'Connor (former Ipswich): http://issuu.com/tcmeditorial/docs/echobackpage

Interest from Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk too.

ipswich fans sad to see him going as he has impressed whenever he played. Cork would be his preferred destination id imagine

**askmehoop** · 24/01/2012, 5:19 PM

Originally Posted by Sonny

What are Sligo fans thoughts on the apparent grooming of Foster to take over? If I were you I would be very, very unhappy with it.

the term ' head in the sand' comes to mind

**MagicMon** · 24/01/2012, 5:33 PM

Originally Posted by askmehoop

http://www.rte.ie/aertel/224-01.html

Soccer · England Sligo boss Cook linked with Accrington Stanley
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 12:11
Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook has been linked with a move to English League Two club Accrington Stanley.

There is a vacancy at the Liverpool club after John Coleman left to join Rochdale yesterday. A caretaker regime will be put in place for Saturday's clash with Gillingham but Accington Stanley are keen to fill the position soon, according to the Lancashire Telegraph.

Former Reds player Cook, who is from Liverpool, is in the frame to replace him.

The 44-year-old has been the Sligo manager since 2007.

He has overseen a particularly successful during the last two years, capturing back-to-back FAI Cups and finishing second behind Shamrock Rovers in the Airtricity League Premier Division.

Cook recently turned down a move to Derry City after Stephen Kenny left to take over from Michael O'Neill at Shamrock Rovers. He has one year left on his current deal.

Accrington Stanley? Who are they?