Transfer Rumours 201X Season

**Ezeikial** · 28/01/2018, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

He didn’t get a trial with Chelsea for nothing. He’s a raw talent and will have to improve both physically and his decision making but he’s got the potential to be a star. Best of luck to the lad. Not looking good for Limerick.

The fee could fund 5-6 new players

**oriel** · 28/01/2018, 4:39 PM

Cork will prob be due a development fee if the Ogbene move goes through, I think Dundalk will also be entitled to something if Michael O'Connor completes his move.

In other moves, Dundalk still after 2 new players, was meant to be 3 but appears only 2 now, one will definitely be a striker.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 28/01/2018, 11:05 PM

Noticed Wexford had a Ryan Nolan in their team vs Bray. That's not the young lad from inter is it?

**outspoken** · 29/01/2018, 6:57 AM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

The fee could fund 5-6 new players

That’s the big question tho, will it be reinvested and who can they realistically get in at this point?

**sbgawa** · 29/01/2018, 8:01 AM

always free agents around and our window is open until 22nd Feb (I think)..

**onlooker** · 29/01/2018, 9:42 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

He didn’t get a trial with Chelsea for nothing. He’s a raw talent and will have to improve both physically and his decision making but he’s got the potential to be a star. Best of luck to the lad. Not looking good for Limerick.

saw him a few times... very very quick feet while in possession of the ball, a sure way to win a penalty while in oppositions penalty box..

**da bishop** · 29/01/2018, 9:52 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

That’s the big question tho, will it be reinvested and who can they realistically get in at this point?

Will be re invested alright,but not on players i would think.....outstanding debts.

**Charlie Darwin** · 29/01/2018, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop

Noticed Wexford had a Ryan Nolan in their team vs Bray. That's not the young lad from inter is it?

No, he's some lad from junior football there.

**sbgawa** · 30/01/2018, 10:03 PM

Anthony stokes released by hibs

**Nesta99** · 31/01/2018, 11:59 AM

He isnt injury prone and over 35 so not joining Rovers..

**sbgawa** · 31/01/2018, 12:23 PM

I keep telling you Dundalk billionaires us poor hoops have to consider all options,

**redobit** · 31/01/2018, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Cork will prob be due a development fee if the Ogbene move goes through.

Caulfield seems to have a real eye for youth.

He's two for two now with players moving on from Cork and getting bought for 6 figures not long after.

**El-Pietro** · 31/01/2018, 1:29 PM

Originally Posted by redobit

Caulfield seems to have a real eye for youth.

He's two for two now with players moving on from Cork and getting bought for 6 figures not long after.

I don't know the full story in either case obviously but it seems like Ogbene signed for REDACTED without talking to us, after arranging to meet with Caufield on a later date. The story as I know it is he said he'd talk with Caulfield when his father returned to the country, JC said thats fine, then he signed for REDACTED. Obviously theres more to it than that, and JC probably should have had him signed up earlier to avoid this situation.

Drinan though, that was really weird. I genuinely don't know what happened there, or why Ipswich would even be interested. I am led to believe that Drinan asked if he could go on trial with Ipswich, JC said no, if you sign for us you sign for us. Clubs can make an offer but we're not sending players on trial. Waterford got wind and jumped in to sign him basically just to sell him.
You could argue that its foolish to let a player with potential value leave over something so small, but our clubs should be standing up to England more. If they want our players make an offer.

We get money in both cases so its not a complete loss. I didn't rate Drinan all that much personally but obviously Ipswich saw something in him, it will be interesting to see how his career pans out.

**jinxy lilywhite** · 31/01/2018, 2:03 PM

Have I missed something who are Redacted

**redobit** · 31/01/2018, 2:33 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

I don't know the full story in either case obviously but it seems like Ogbene signed for REDACTED without talking to us, after arranging to meet with Caufield on a later date. The story as I know it is he said he'd talk with Caulfield when his father returned to the country, JC said thats fine, then he signed for REDACTED. Obviously theres more to it than that, and JC probably should have had him signed up earlier to avoid this situation.

Drinan though, that was really weird. I genuinely don't know what happened there, or why Ipswich would even be interested. I am led to believe that Drinan asked if he could go on trial with Ipswich, JC said no, if you sign for us you sign for us. Clubs can make an offer but we're not sending players on trial. Waterford got wind and jumped in to sign him basically just to sell him.
You could argue that its foolish to let a player with potential value leave over something so small, but our clubs should be standing up to England more. If they want our players make an offer.

We get money in both cases so its not a complete loss. I didn't rate Drinan all that much personally but obviously Ipswich saw something in him, it will be interesting to see how his career pans out.

So in other words you haven't a clue what happened. Is that you John.

**El-Pietro** · 31/01/2018, 2:41 PM

Originally Posted by redobit

So in other words you haven't a clue what happened. Is that you John.

You are really adding a lot to the conversation. Thanks for that.

**Real ale Madrid** · 31/01/2018, 2:42 PM

Originally Posted by redobit

Caulfield seems to have a real eye for youth.

He's two for two now with players moving on from Cork and getting bought for 6 figures not long after.

Where you getting 2 x six figure sums ?

**Real ale Madrid** · 31/01/2018, 2:44 PM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

Have I missed something who are Redacted

You know REDACTED FC , formerly REDACTED, REDACTED UNITED, REDACTED CITY and REDACTED 37.

And don't reply with Cork Hibs , Celtic, United, City etc - I get it!

**sbgawa** · 31/01/2018, 3:30 PM

I like that "Redacted" Redacted United has a ring to it.

**bluemovie** · 31/01/2018, 4:45 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

Drinan though, that was really weird. I genuinely don't know what happened there, or why Ipswich would even be interested. I am led to believe that Drinan asked if he could go on trial with Ipswich, JC said no, if you sign for us you sign for us. Clubs can make an offer but we're not sending players on trial. Waterford got wind and jumped in to sign him basically just to sell him.

I think you've got that spot on. We basically signed him to sell him. We'll likely do that with some more players too. Drinan played four times for us and we sold him for about €100,000. We get about half of that I believe with the rest split between Cork, Cobh and was it Carrigaline? He did fine for us in those few games, but not a standout. Himself and John Martin went on trial to Ipswich a few weeks after Drinan signed. It seems Ipswich highly rate him highly for his athleticism. He was well-touted for his UEFA Youth league performances for Cork and definitely has a bit about him. Mick McCarthy is full of praise for him and had him on the bench for an FA Cup game. Not sure how he'll get on over there, but a fantastic bit of business by Waterford.