(Very early) Transfer gossip/squad retention

**CityRebel** · 25/10/2013, 9:57 PM

Originally Posted by cobhlad

Heard a rumour of Kevin Murray to Cobh? Doubt it though

If he can get himself fit for next season I'd say most people would like him to stay, he's been really unlucky with injuries the last two seasons.

**Jofspring** · 25/10/2013, 10:34 PM

Outs for us (rumours)

Stephen Bradley as he wants to play for a Dublin side as handier for him
Joe Gamble to Cork
Dave O'Leary on trial in the UK
Axel Bossekota back to Belguim with some interest in him from the UK
Jeffrey Judge back to junior

At least 12 players out between being released or retiring.

**CityRebel** · 25/10/2013, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

Outs for us (rumours)

Stephen Bradley as he wants to play for a Dublin side as handier for him
Joe Gamble to Cork
Dave O'Leary on trial in the UK
Axel Bossekota back to Belguim with some interest in him from the UK
Jeffrey Judge back to junior

At least 12 players out between being released or retiring.

Yeah, the Duggan - Gamble rumour is out there once again.

**Jofspring** · 25/10/2013, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by CityRebel

Yeah, the Duggan - Gamble rumour is out there once again.

Was never a runner before if you ask me with both being under contract but now both are out of contract I can see it happening.

Gamble not happy with what he was offered from what I hear and if he plays with cork it means no more travelling up and down.

**Bosco** · 26/10/2013, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by ATFC-1887

We are actually just going to watch a game of ball. Not to support anyone. And there isnt many of us going haha

Oh,sorry my mistake,i've obviously picked this up wrong,hope ye enjoyed the game so lads,great entertainment for a tenner,

**disgruntled** · 26/10/2013, 11:33 AM

Gamble was at the Cork City v Pats match last night.

**bluewhitearmy** · 26/10/2013, 6:17 PM

Joe is gone from Limerick now too so that opens it up even more. Pity he is leaving tbh.

**bluewhitearmy** · 27/10/2013, 2:16 PM

Was told today that we are talking to some Scottish lad Steven Lawless. No idea who he is tbh

**nigel-harps1954** · 27/10/2013, 2:35 PM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Was told today that we are talking to some Scottish lad Steven Lawless. No idea who he is tbh

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Lawless

Sounds like a decent signing to be honest. Only 21 with plenty of SPL experience.

**Pablo Escobar** · 27/10/2013, 4:49 PM

Originally Posted by ATFC-1887

From what i gather, Roddy has asked for x amount and Athlone wont give it to him. He will be offered a budget soon and if he rejects it he wont get anymore than what we offered and he will go elsewhere. Mick Cooke is the main name rumoured to get offered the job should Roddy leave. Hearing strong rumours saying Roddy will be Cork manager next year.

There is not a hope of him being our manager next season. There would be a revolt of never before seen proportions if it happened.

**horton** · 27/10/2013, 5:40 PM

Declan Devine has left Derry.

http://www.derrycityfc.net/2013/10/derry-city-and-declan-devine-part-ways/

**White Horse** · 27/10/2013, 5:48 PM

Originally Posted by horton

Declan Devine has left Derry.

http://www.derrycityfc.net/2013/10/derry-city-and-declan-devine-part-ways/

Sorry to hear that. Always struck me as a decent football man.

**horton** · 27/10/2013, 6:06 PM

He was also a genuine DCFC fan as well which I doubt his replacement will be. Hard to see why he was let go, hopefully more info will emerge in next few days.

**avvenalaf** · 27/10/2013, 6:35 PM

This is really bad news for Finn Harps. Their number one target, Sean Connor, will now put himself in the frame for the Derry job.

**outspoken** · 27/10/2013, 8:15 PM

Met Declan Devine a few times he's an absolute gentleman and I would have given him another year as I feel if he could keep his main players this season and add some quality they'd be bang up there for the title next season. For a club in the first div a few years ago their aim should be stability and European football year in year out.

**Lim till i die** · 28/10/2013, 3:18 AM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Was told today that we are talking to some Scottish lad Steven Lawless. No idea who he is tbh

Garry O'Connor and David Van Zanten in the frame as well

**Flawless** · 28/10/2013, 4:01 AM

Garry O'Connor?.. Surely his wages would still be out of reach even though his career has seen more turns and washouts than the Shannon?

**poster** · 28/10/2013, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by horton

He was also a genuine DCFC fan as well which I doubt his replacement will be. Hard to see why he was let go, hopefully more info will emerge in next few days.

Came across as a bit of a spoofer who wasn't ready for a big job. Some Derry fans will be happy enough to see him gone I'd say?