Transfer Window

**elroy** · 01/01/2009, 4:15 PM

Opens today I believe, interesting to see what Irish players will be on the move over the next few weeks.

This months four four two magazine has an interesting piece titled "100 players that your club should buy in the transfer window". They have the players divided under various categories. The following Irish players feature:

Amongst the ten "Football league risers" were Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt...no surprises there really. State that Reading will want at least £5m for Doyle whereas Hunt is likely to be a target of Sunderland (i think the article may have been written pre Keane's departure).

"Lower league stars" features Mark Yeates, Neil Warnock is rumoured to be interested in bringing the player to Palace.

Non league section included Lanre Oyebanjo who was described as a revelation since he joined Histon following his release from Brentford in the summer. Apparently attracting attention from many championship sides.

The only other Irish player to feature is Glenn Whelan under the "squad player" category. The article calls Whelan, Peter Reid with a Dublin accent or Lee Carsley with hair and refers to the fact that Trap has played him in every min of his six games in charge so far.

**irishfan86** · 01/01/2009, 6:47 PM

Don't think the Whelan description is accurate at all. More of a "Matt Holland," average at everything type that you hardly notice but seems to be liked by managers.

**gustavo** · 01/01/2009, 8:05 PM

Originally Posted by elroy

The only other Irish player to feature is Glenn Whelan under the "squad player" category.

Keith Fahey was in it too , but he's already moved

**elroy** · 01/01/2009, 8:57 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

Keith Fahey was in it too , but he's already moved

Ya sorry meant to include him above. He was included under the "rest of the world" category.
Described as the most gifted player in Ireland. According to the piece was scouted by West Ham, Celtic, Reading, Sunderland and Hertha Berlin and of obviously B'ham, though there was no mention of B'ham or a move there.

Keith was given an overall rating of 7.1 in comparison to
Whelan 7.4
Hunt 7.4
Doyle 8.2

**Stuttgart88** · 02/01/2009, 3:02 PM

Newcastle are lining up a £5m swoop for Sheffield United pair Stephen Quinn and Kyle Naughton. (Daily Star)

**dr_peepee** · 02/01/2009, 4:00 PM

Eddie Nolan has signed for Preston on a 3.5 year deal

**Razors left peg** · 02/01/2009, 5:30 PM

Originally Posted by Ciaran

Joe Kinnear stated in a press conference today that he wants 5 new players minimum in this transfer window and that money wasn't a problem so it's not impossible he might pounce on Quinn.

They're also linked with Doyle, especially if Owen leaves which it looks like he might. Portsmouth as well could look to Doyle if Defoe leaves and Villa are again being linked with him.

hope he stays away from Pompy, sinking ship I think

**LBrett91** · 02/01/2009, 10:30 PM

doyle will more than likely stay because he has four years left on his contract and it will take a lot more than 6 mil to get him. also, hunt is annoying a lot of people at reading with his behaviour and they are very willing to sell him even for 3 mil. finally, they are also bring in a irish international forward from the premiership. can not say to much because my source is very high up in reading and will kill me if i release too much info.

**tetsujin1979** · 03/01/2009, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by LBrett91

doyle will more than likely stay because he has four years left on his contract and it will take a lot more than 6 mil to get him. also, hunt is annoying a lot of people at reading with his behaviour and they are very willing to sell him even for 3 mil. finally, they are also bring in a irish international forward from the premiership. can not say to much because my source is very high up in reading and will kill me if i release too much info.

That's one of Robbie Keane, David Connolly, Daryl Murphy, Caleb Folan, Anthony Stokes or Roy O'Donovan.
Keane isn't going anywhere
Connolly is injured, although he has a solid record at Championship level
O'Donovan is on loan until the end of the season
Stokes' loan deal with Sheffield United is about to expire, but I think Sbragia will take a look at him before selling him on.
Folan, or Murphy are the most likely IMO

**Greenbod** · 03/01/2009, 1:57 AM

Originally Posted by LBrett91

can not say to much because my source is very high up in reading and will kill me if i release too much info.

Why would your "source" give a toss what you post here?

**irishultra** · 03/01/2009, 4:45 PM

not sure if its been mentioned but kieran 'not irish as such' westwood is apparently joining tottenham hotspur.

**richieos** · 03/01/2009, 5:46 PM

where did the westwood rumour come from? he only joined coventry in the summer

**Manc Irish Wolf** · 03/01/2009, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by irishultra

not sure if its been mentioned but kieran 'not irish as such' westwood is apparently joining tottenham hotspur.

Heard that today also. Few mates are Cov fans and reckon that it was going around the ground that a deal had been agreed for £5 million. Apparently he's been their player of the season so far and could be a good shout for an immediate first team start at Spurs.

Couldn't give a monkeys how he qualifies, he looks like a good prospect.

**third policeman** · 04/01/2009, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

That's one of Robbie Keane, David Connolly, Daryl Murphy, Caleb Folan, Anthony Stokes or Roy O'Donovan.
Keane isn't going anywhere
Connolly is injured, although he has a solid record at Championship level
O'Donovan is on loan until the end of the season
Stokes' loan deal with Sheffield United is about to expire, but I think Sbragia will take a look at him before selling him on.
Folan, or Murphy are the most likely IMO

If they are looking for a like for like replacement for a departing Hunt, Keith Treacy might be the "mystery forward."

O'Toole to Wolves and Ireland to Arsenal both being touted in the UK press today.

**tetsujin1979** · 04/01/2009, 1:27 PM

Kilbane linked with a move to Hull in reports today. Would be a great move for him IMO

**Colbert Report** · 04/01/2009, 6:37 PM

Yes it would. They need to forget about Europe and concentrate on getting as many low scoring draws as possible from here on out to stay up. Kilbane is the perfect defensive minded left winger.

**tetsujin1979** · 05/01/2009, 9:18 AM

Darren O'Dea linked with Burnley: http://www.burnleycitizen.co.uk/spor..._window_opens/

**Den Perry** · 05/01/2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by LBrett91

doyle will more than likely stay because he has four years left on his contract and it will take a lot more than 6 mil to get him. also, hunt is annoying a lot of people at reading with his behaviour and they are very willing to sell him even for 3 mil. finally, they are also bring in a irish international forward from the premiership. can not say to much because my source is very high up in reading and will kill me if i release too much info.

In wat way is he annoying them? He certainly bloody annoys me...

**Dodge** · 05/01/2009, 11:47 AM

Dave Mooney joined stockport on loan from Reading.

**Freddie Fox** · 05/01/2009, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by LBrett91

doyle will more than likely stay because he has four years left on his contract and it will take a lot more than 6 mil to get him. also, hunt is annoying a lot of people at reading with his behaviour and they are very willing to sell him even for 3 mil. finally, they are also bring in a irish international forward from the premiership. can not say to much because my source is very high up in reading and will kill me if i release too much info.

That is enough information for everyone to know that its Murphy