Transfer Rumours

[randomcomment]

Like back in the day, Dundalk would have had fans travel from Belfast, Dublin and even the UK.

Attendances were around the 10,000 mark I think

[Dodge]

Apart from facilities. Oriel is a disgrace. St Colmans is far nicer.

Anyway, the last time Dundalk were in the premier their attendances were appaling so glad to see they've turned it round. I hope they don't take anythign for granted though as its easier to support a winning side, regardless of division

[randomcomment]

How is Oriel a disgrace? New roof on the main stand, new stand over the far side, two bars/conferencing facilites, outside beer terrace, brand new changing rooms and shower facilities, referees rooms, female referees rooms, medical room, drug testing rooms, physio offices, youth development centre being started.

It's a while since you've been in Oriel then??

[Ash]

How is Oriel a disgrace? New roof on the main stand, new stand over the far side, two bars/conferencing facilites, outside beer terrace, brand new changing rooms and shower facilities, referees rooms, female referees rooms, medical room, drug testing rooms, physio offices, youth development centre being started.

It's a while since you've been in Oriel then??

The changing rooms in Oriel are nothing to write home about!

[Dodge]

Was there at the start of last season. Medical rooms mean nothing to most fans.

In terms of spectator facilities its below par

[randomcomment]

Will likely be upgraded before the start of the season. Before last season, Gerry Matthews the CEO knocked down the old shed and built a brand new stand in the space of 4 days so anything is possible

[jinxy lilywhite]

As much as I love Oriel it does need an upgrade. my guess would be that it isn't quite pleasant for visiting away fans and they have no shelter from the elements and for those of you who know Oriel is probably the coldest place in dundalk.
Rome wasn't built in a day though.

[Dodge]

Will likely be upgraded before the start of the season.

Good to hear.

[Rovers Maniac]

Dundalk have also signed Darren Mansaram. As for finances, they will probably post a profit this year again. Those dark years in the First Division have allowed us to establish a firm financial footing and we will be very competitive next season.

In terms of numbers relative to the town's population, I'd say we are the best supported team in the country.

Dundalk's population is only 35085, their av. attendance last season was 1,406, that's a 4% turnout rate

Compare that to Derry and Cork.

Derry's population is 83,652, their average attendance was 2,614, that's a 3% turnout rate

Cork has a population of 119,143, thir average attendance was 2,897, a turnout rate of only 1.5%

Therefore Dundalk is statistically the best supported club in Ireland.

AND THOSE ARE FIRST DIVISION ATTENDANCE FIGURES!!!!!

Actually Harps and Ballyboffey are probably, we are aloso better population : Avg Crowd ratio than Dundalk

[irishultra]

are the shams gonna have any money to spend with their new world class manager?hahahahhahahahahah

i might stick a tenner on dudalk winning the league this year, worth a punt me thinks. heary, fenn, what brian murphy next???

[BrayUnknowns]

i might stick a tenner on dudalk winning the league this year, worth a punt me thinks. heary, fenn, what brian murphy next???

Fenn aint going to score goals for them and sure heary will see the physio's bench more times than a little !

[kev mcq]

Actually Harps and Ballyboffey are probably, we are aloso better population : Avg Crowd ratio than Dundalk

Correct. Population of Ballybofey around 3,300. Average attendance 2007 was 1,164, or 35% of population. average attendance 2008 was 1,607, or 48% of the population, compared to Dundalk's 5% or whatever. That poster is talking garbage.

[SMorgan]

Apart from facilities. Oriel is a disgrace. St Colmans is far nicer.

Anyway, the last time Dundalk were in the premier their attendances were appaling so glad to see they've turned it round. I hope they don't take anythign for granted though as its easier to support a winning side, regardless of division


Do you wear a blindfold when you go to Richmond Park??

[oriel]

Before we all get carried away, yes Dundalk made a small profit last year, but it was indeed helped on that lge winning prize (50k not 100k Stu) but we also have to bear in mind, was it not for the owner personally taking on the aged debt of 400k (or so) and paying this himself, we would be up the creek like many other clubs.

Fortunately, all the money we raise from both bars, pitch rental, gate receipts (around 20k a game towards the end of last season) and other well organised and consistent fund raising can go 100% towards the team and weekly bills.

So yes we are wll run and financially sound, but if Matthews hadnt taken on that debt.........who knows

His business plan from the start was simple, if he could see the club increase their revenue and run all sections soundly, he would step in from time to time and inject some of his own money, but from what i have heard, things have been taken care of themselves since 18 mths ago and its a case of living within means.

Attendances are key though, any drop would naturally effect cash flow, so we`ll see how things pan out in the premier. No more 6 + 7-0 goal fest here !

[oriel]

Apart from facilities. Oriel is a disgrace. St Colmans is far nicer.



Our away section needs urgent improvements, there is no question about that, also more seating would be nice aroudn the ground.

Other than that, I think you`re comment is way off the mark

[Dodge]

Do you wear a blindfold when you go to Richmond Park??

Nope, but I don't go round saying St Colmans is a kip and that Pats "tick all the boxes" :rolleyes:

20 years ago Oriel was one of the better grounds in the country. Now its in a sad state (the excellent bars excepted). Obviously I'm talking from an away fans pespective. As I said, glad to hear its to be upgraded

[sligoman]

Dundalk have also signed Darren Mansaram.Is this confirmed somewhere? Can only see Heary's signing on Dundalk site.

[Black and White]

App Darren Mansaram has signed for us!!:mad::(

[The Lilywhites]

Nothing announced as yet.

[holidaysong]

It's a bit worrying only having enough players to make up a 5-a-side team..

--------Bennion--------
---------Kelly----------
---Cassidy---Heary-----
-------Mulvenna--------

Oh, and Grimes as a rotating sub!

[Black and White]

Ha grimes is useless!

[Rovers1]

It's a bit worrying only having enough players to make up a 5-a-side team..

--------Bennion--------
---------Kelly----------
---Cassidy---Heary-----
-------Mulvenna--------

Oh, and Grimes as a rotating sub!

Wouldnt worry, i remember Sligoman having a calf when Connor hadnt made a signing in his first season, he made 5 or 6 straight away after the new year.

[holidaysong]

Oh and Sligo in the Showgrounds is one of our pre-season friendlies.. You might like that one.. :)

[Rovers1]

Oh and Sligo in the Showgrounds is one of our pre-season friendlies.. You might like that one.. :)

is that official?

[holidaysong]

is that official?

Yeah it was confirmed on a local radio station. They said it'd be in February, didn't give an exact date though.

[Rovers1]

Yeah it was confirmed on a local radio station. They said it'd be in February, didn't give an exact date though.

Should be fun:D:D:D

[Flawless]

Ha grimes is useless!

I don't see how you say he is useless, he did well when he came in last season, didnt do too much wrong at all..

[micls]

I based that on 2007 as it is closer to the last population census. Cobh's av attendance was 681 and their ACTUAL POPULATION is 12,887 then their % turnout is 5%

Still very good I'll give you that but St. Colemans park is a kip and I'd like to know what their attendance will be in the MSL in 2009 :rolleyes:


Not denying that. I'm just saying that as a full package as a football club ie, fanbase, finances, facilities, history, pedigree, etc etc etc....

Dundalk is the ONLY club that ticks ALL of the boxes.....:ball:
Nice backtracking, but just accept the fact that you were incredibly wrong.

[Dunny]

Ha grimes is useless!

Yes and you have also stated this 20 times before, give it a rest.

[Flawless]

Yes and you have also stated this 20 times before, give it a rest.

Pow!
:)

[mcglinchey]

Lads i know it is the Dundalk and Fingal rumours thread, but can we stick to transfer rumours only please. Nothing about stats, grounds, what team will be in the league, courts etc just transfer rumours please.

Anyone got any transfer rumours?

[sheao]

On the Dundalk website,It says that they have signed Thomas Heary from Bohs.

[Dunny]

Lads i know it is the Dundalk and Fingal rumours thread, but can we stick to transfer rumours only please. Nothing about stats, grounds, what team will be in the league, courts etc just transfer rumours please.

Anyone got any transfer rumours?

Darren Mansaram, Fabio O'Brien and Derrys Darren Quigley are rumoured to be signing for...Dundalk!...sorry mcglinchey:p


On the Dundalk website,It says that they have signed Thomas Heary from Bohs.

Really...:eek:

[El-Pietro]

Was that before or after the E100k prize money? Not having a dig, but obviously you won't be getting that next year.

but you are having a dig. You are constantly at it, every post from you is the same, its not like you are doing it because you care about teams being run properly, which is something we should all be striving for. It comes across as petty and bitter. Its not our fault you support UCD

look at things from a positive point of view for once, your club isn't in danger rather than looking down on the rest of us who face the fact that our clubs are in constant danger

[El-Pietro]

I based that on 2007 as it is closer to the last population census. Cobh's av attendance was 681 and their ACTUAL POPULATION is 12,887 then their % turnout is 5%

Still very good I'll give you that but St. Colemans park is a kip and I'd like to know what their attendance will be in the MSL in 2009 :rolleyes:
stadiums that Colmans park is better than:
United Park
Jackman Park
RSC - well its close
Carlisle Grounds
Belfield
Three quarters of Dalymount park
I couldnt tell you about the first division stadiums other than the RSC and jackman or Tolka so I'm sure its better than at least a couple of them

[Lamper.sffc]

but you are having a dig. You are constantly at it, every post from you is the same, its not like you are doing it because you care about teams being run properly, which is something we should all be striving for. It comes across as petty and bitter. Its not our fault you support UCD

look at things from a positive point of view for once, your club isn't in danger rather than looking down on the rest of us who face the fact that our clubs are in constant danger

Its what he does. Its best left alone.

[El-Pietro]

Its what he does. Its best left alone.
thanks for the advice

[Red&White Rover]

Yeah it was confirmed on a local radio station. They said it'd be in February, didn't give an exact date though.

Excellent:)

[mcglinchey]

El-Pietro are you having a laugh or trying to wind me up! :)

This is a transfer rumours thread, not a thread for club finances or stadia its for TRANSFER RUMOURS!! Pineapple Stu take note!!

I have heard Dave Mooney is looking to come home from a friend of his.

[Dodge]

I have heard Dave Mooney is looking to come home from a friend of his.

100% incorrect. Trust me on this...

[Longfordian]

Why in God's name would he be looking to come home and give up his 7k a week contract over there?!. He still has two and a half years to run on it too.

[Dodge]

He's not, and your figures are wrong ;) He's been injured for a couple of weeks and got to come home about 2/3 weeks ago

[Longfordian]

Well that's the figure I heard from a former member of our technical staff who he was visiting recently but he could be being modest. He may be on closer to 10. He's not doing too badly over there by the looks of things, he's knocking them in in the Reserves he's just unlucky that all the strikers ahead of him are scoring goals.

[adamd164]

Dunno if this is a "transfer" as such, but Jeff Kenna set to be appointed our new gaffer. Interview was held last Monday with him, plans being finalised ATM and he's flying back over.

In the paper today says he's prepared to live down here full-time if he signs, which is essential and hopefully true. Couldn't have the guy living abroad. He also says his assisstant (can't remember the name) comes with him.

2-year contract mentioned. I'd sooner something longer but maybe it suits both parties.

[Martinho II]

Well that's the figure I heard from a former member of our technical staff who he was visiting recently but he could be being modest. He may be on closer to 10. He's not doing too badly over there by the looks of things, he's knocking them in in the Reserves he's just unlucky that all the strikers ahead of him are scoring goals.

who was that mooney was talking to longfordian???

[oriel]

He also says his assisstant (can't remember the name) comes with him..

Also dont know his name but thats his sidekick he wanted 60k from us (and a 100k for himself)

I thought Cork were meant to be cutting costs - also is Kenna the only man in the country who hasnt heard there is a recession on ?

Dependant on his salary, might be a good move for you.

[Flawless]

According to an interiew with Sean Connor in the Dundalk Democrat, along with Declan O'Brien and Darren Quigley, he expects one player from england, possibly two from scotland, a current international winger (suspected to be Billy Dennehey from Derry, even though hes an u-21.), and he is alo giving a trial to a guy who has been playing in America's second tier.

[Poor Student]

If Darren Quigley can get back to where he was before his Derry move then that's a fantastic signing.

[SkStu]

According to an interiew with Sean Connor in the Dundalk Democrat, along with Declan O'Brien and Darren Quigley, he expects one player from england, possibly two from scotland, a current international winger (suspected to be Billy Dennehey from Derry, even though hes an u-21.), and he is alo giving a trial to a guy who has been playing in America's second tier.

sorry, i have to laugh.... :D

sounds horribly familiar!! :D

[maroon ultra]

Also dont know his name but thats his sidekick he wanted 60k from us (and a 100k for himself)

I thought Cork were meant to be cutting costs - also is Kenna the only man in the country who hasnt heard there is a recession on ?

Dependant on his salary, might be a good move for you.

His assistants name is Ian foster. Kenna is really messing around now with us, he needs to make up his mind fast.