Transfer rumours - Summer 2009

[elroy]

I posted a similar thread in Jan and thought it worked well for keeping tabs on the movements of irish players during the window. Obviously promotions/relegations to/from the EPL are not yet finalised but for relegation it looks like wba and boro (good from an irish point of view) and one from Newcastle, Hull and Sunderland.
On the promotion side, Wolves and Bham and one from Sheff U, Reading and Burnley.

An interesting aspect of this is concerning the Irish players who are currently first team but may be replaced during the summer, eg Stoke staying up was good for our point of view but are the likes of Whelan and Delap going to command a first team place there next year.
Id imagine Kilbanes days of first team football could be numbered at Hull, particularly if they stay up. Duffers fate will depend alot on what Newcastle do in their next two games. There may also be question marks over the likes of Reid and Murphy at Sunderland, they havent seen much football lately. What about the Irish lads at Wolves, will Keogh/Foley get much football next year? Fahey at Bham probably will. At Reading, you would expect Hunt and Doyle to move if they dont get promoted, presumably Long will stay.

What about our younger players? Anyone reckon Garvan, St ledger, McCarthy will get a move this summer?
And finally, how many Irish players will Keane sign for Ipswich?!?!?

[tetsujin1979]

And finally, how many Irish players will Keane sign for Ipswich?!?!?
He's already offered Bruce a new deal: http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~1654664,00.html
Billy Clarke has been released, and he's talking to Shane Supple about a new deal.

[paul_oshea]

id say he will go to buy doyle if not premiership team goes in for him and reading dont go up.

[Manc Irish Wolf]

From the People on Sunday:

James McCarthy lined up for Everton
Portsmouth are preparing a bid for Keith Andrews

[Razors left peg]

From the People on Sunday:

James McCarthy lined up for Everton
Portsmouth are preparing a bid for Keith Andrews

That would be an absolutely fantastic move for McCarthy if true.Everton are big club with a manager who isnt afraid to use young players in the first team, really hope that one happens

[jbyrne]

That would be an absolutely fantastic move for McCarthy if true.Everton are big club with a manager who isnt afraid to use young players in the first team, really hope that one happens

have to agree. moyes would be the best manager for him to progress under

[DmanDmythDledge]

There may also be question marks over the likes of Reid at Sunderland, they havent seen much football lately.
http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23629&seasonID=138

Regular starter for them. Can't understand why the majority of people say that he isn't.

[tetsujin1979]

http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23629&seasonID=138

Regular starter for them. Can't understand why the majority of people say that he isn't.
he hasn't been in recent games for Sunderland
open this page: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2493
click the box next to Andy Reid's name to highlight his name in the games
He's only started 3 of the last 7 games, but he started the previous 6

[DmanDmythDledge]

he hasn't been in recent games for Sunderland
open this page: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2493
click the box next to Andy Reid's name to highlight his name in the games
He's only started 3 of the last 7 games, but he started the previous 6
Cheers, thought the link I posted showed all games.

I still think my point about him being a regular stands though.

[RiffRaff]

Lots of the lower division clubs are releasing players. Barry Conlon (Bradford) and Richie Partridge (Chester) have both been given free's so far - maybe they'll end up in the LOI, cant see many clubs offering them a contract in England. Also in todays Sun - Norwich after Billy Clarke and Ipswich after John O'Flynn. Good move for Clarke I think, maybe not so for O'Flynn..

[Stuttgart88]

From Barnet to Ipswich, how would that not be a good move for O'Flynn?

[DmanDmythDledge]

From Barnet to Ipswich, how would that not be a good move for O'Flynn?
I'm not too sure it would be that good of a move for him. How much playing time is he going to get? He's had a good season but if he doesn't get much of a look in at Ipswich he could be easily forgotten about or dismissed. Keane seems to have a penchant for having a large enough squad so chances could be limited. Quality player though and could have been better than Doyle if he wasn't so injury prone.

[RiffRaff]

I'm not too sure it would be that good of a move for him. How much playing time is he going to get? He's had a good season but if he doesn't get much of a look in at Ipswich he could be easily forgotten about or dismissed. Keane seems to have a penchant for having a large enough squad so chances could be limited. Quality player though and could have been better than Doyle if he wasn't so injury prone.

Agreed - I'd rather see him move to a club in a higher division but with a smaller squad so he gets a run of games. I imagine Ipswich may have a big squad with an ever changing first team.

[tetsujin1979]

think O'Flynn was linked with Ipswich long before Keane took over, so I'm not sure how much faith I'd put in that rumour

[SunderlandBohs]

Daryl Murphy to Ipswich Town. Anthony Stokes to be released. Roy O'Donavon to shipped out as well. Andy Reid could be on his way if we stay up. Just a rumour.

Richard Dunne, James McCarthy, Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt all been linked again to Sunderland.

The retain list will be out in a few weeks so I'll post here if any Irish lads are on it.

[tetsujin1979]

from http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/new-deal-to-net-city-slicker-ireland-pound50000-a-week-1736876.html
Liam Miller linked with Cardiff, Preston, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City
he's been training with Cork City as well to maintain fitness levels
Forest tracking Mark Yeates as well. He's had a fantastic season in League One and I reckon he'd be well suited to the Championship.

[Den Perry]

Daryl Murphy to Ipswich Town. Anthony Stokes to be released. Roy O'Donavon to shipped out as well. Andy Reid could be on his way if we stay up. Just a rumour.

Richard Dunne, James McCarthy, Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt all been linked again to Sunderland.

The retain list will be out in a few weeks so I'll post here if any Irish lads are on it.


Hasn't Stephen Hunt been dropped by Reading? reckon its a case of getting too big for his boots

[Closed Account]

Everton Football Club have made Jonathan Walters a summer target.


Everton seek Roy Keane talks for winger (http://www.fansfc.com/story/10981.html)
Everton Football Club have made Jonathan Walters a summer target.


As David Moyes looks to bolster his Toffees squad ahead of the 2009/10 season, he has told his board he is not afraid to make another raid in the Championship.

Moyes has in the past signed the likes of Tim Cahill, Joleon Lescott and Phil Jagielka from the second tier of English football, and he thinks Walters can be equally as successful.

The 25-year-old winger, born on Merseyside, is currently plying his trade at Ipswich Town, but Moyes hopes to persuade manager Roy Keane to sell in the summer.

[Dr. Ogba]

Lots of the lower division clubs are releasing players. Barry Conlon (Bradford) and Richie Partridge (Chester) have both been given free's so far - maybe they'll end up in the LOI, cant see many clubs offering them a contract in England. Also in todays Sun - Norwich after Billy Clarke and Ipswich after John O'Flynn. Good move for Clarke I think, maybe not so for O'Flynn..

ah Richie, an old Foot.ie favourite...where did it all go wrong?

[Crosby87]

Hear Anthony Stokes is looking at MLS.

[republicofwhite]

Oh dear. Obviously succumbing to the allure of "The Hills" and an "In Da Club" lifestyle... If that sort of move happens we can forget about him for good.

[superfrank]

Steve Coppell has resigned as Reading boss.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/reading/8047177.stm

That could be big news for Doyle, Long and the Hunts. Imagine one or two could leave now. Who knows what Reading will be like come the start of the next season and the longer it takes for them to get a new boss, the more likely it is for them to leave.

[elroy]

Hear Anthony Stokes is looking at MLS.

Looks like another Sean Thornton unfortunately. Id be surprised if some club in the championship doesnt take a chance on him.

Hunt was on the bench for Reading last night, he came on just after the first goal. To be honest im dont see a huge queue for either Doyle or Hunts services, but if there is i think the transfer fees will end up been less than was offered last summer.

[noisecontrol]

Sean Thornton in fairness has turned his career around again...he was shipped out on loan to Shrewsbury with Martin Ling saying he would never play for Orient again. He did the business for Shrewsbury who couldn't afford to keep him, went back to Orient, knuckled down and played in 10 of the last 13...not bad for a chap who was told 'he would never play for the club again'...rumour has it he is being offered a new contract also.

Ok so it is league one but the guy is still only 25/26...undoubted potential...

[carloz]

Looks like another Sean Thornton unfortunately. Id be surprised if some club in the championship doesnt take a chance on him.

Hunt was on the bench for Reading last night, he came on just after the first goal. To be honest im dont see a huge queue for either Doyle or Hunts services, but if there is i think the transfer fees will end up been less than was offered last summer.

Personally i think there will be a host of Premiership clubs willing to take punt on Doyle. He would be in most starting 11s from Villa down. Everton nearly had Hunt last year so maybe they will try again in the summer. Noel Hunt and long are stuck there

[eirebhoy]

Doyle is certain to be playing outside of the championship next season imo. Manager's like that type of player.

[fionnsci]

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=36474

Don't know what to think.....

I'd like to see it but I don't think Cork should take him on from a financial point of view. Unfortunately it'll probably mean the end of his international career.

[The Legend]

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=36474

Don't know what to think.....

I'd like to see it but I don't think Cork should take him on from a financial point of view. Unfortunately it'll probably mean the end of his international career.

Unfortunately for him yeah, but for Ireland its time someone like Lawrence or maybe even fahey took his squad place.

[Dr. Ogba]

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=36474

Don't know what to think.....

I'd like to see it but I don't think Cork should take him on from a financial point of view. Unfortunately it'll probably mean the end of his international career.


surely Cork wouldn't be able to afford his (over-inflated) wages, aren't they in big trouble at the moment?

And by unfortunately don't you mean thankfully?

[the doc]

English Daily Express, Everton in 4m bid for Sean St Ledger.

[tetsujin1979]

from football365's rumours today: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8671_5322735,00.html

Birmingham have cleared the way for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart's arrival by agreeing to loan out youngster Colin Doyle
Birmingham are poised to make a £5million bid for Reading winger Stephen Hunt

[theworm2345]

David Hutton makes his loan deal at Cheltenham (from Spurs) permanent

Lee Frecklington joins Championship newcomers Peterborough

[tetsujin1979]

Alan Bennett released, Scott Davies offered new deal from Reading
from http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1659038,00.html

Alan Bennett and young pros Gary Frewen, Scott Golbourne, Tom Hateley and Daniel Spence will also leave the Club.

Brynjar Gunnarsson has been offered a new one-year contract, while youngsters Oliver Bozanic, Scott Davies and Ben Hamer have also been offered new deals.

[Irish_Praha]

from football365's rumours today: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8671_5322735,00.html

Who have they agreed to loan Doyle to? A decent championship side would be a nice move for him.

[Razors left peg]

Who have they agreed to loan Doyle to? A decent championship side would be a nice move for him.

Swansea I think

[Carrigaline]

Billy Clarke looks set to snub Norwich and make his loan deal with Brentford permanent (http://www.ipswich.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=154442).

Alan Bennett is likely to make his loan move to Brentford permanent (http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/time-not-on-doyle-side-1741387.html).

It looks likely that John O'Flynn will leave (http://www.sportbox.tv/football/news/story.php?id=284900) Barnet. There is talk of a move to Ipswich.

Sheffield Wednesday are being tipped (http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/sport/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=Sport&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=Sport&itemid=NOED15%20May%202009%2016%3A13%3A12%3A560) to snap up Wes Hoolahan.

[tetsujin1979]

U-19 defender Johnny Dunleavy has signed a two year deal with Wolves, according to today's Independent.

[theworm2345]

It looks likely that John O'Flynn will leave (http://www.sportbox.tv/football/news/story.php?id=284900) Barnet. There is talk of a move to Ipswich.

Keane's 0 for 2 with Corkmen, maybe third time would be a charm.

[SunderlandBohs]

David Connolly and Nicky Colgan released from Sunderland.

Michael Liddle, Conor Hourihane, David Meyler, Anthony Stokes, Roy O'Donavon, Paul McShane, Andy Reid and Daryl Murphy all on the retained list.

Stokes, O'Donavon, McShane and Murphy are all rumoured for the chop when the new manager steps in.

Liam Miller linked with a move to Hull City according to the papers.

[KK77]

Damien Duff for Bray;)

[tetsujin1979]

from http://www.football365.com/news/transfers/0,17033,8671,00.html

New Ipswich boss Roy Keane could make a £500,000 bid for QPR defender Damien Delaney

in the program for Ireland - Nigeria, it said Liam Miller would be signing for QPR full time, but that could have been written weeks ago

[tetsujin1979]

from http://www.clubfanzine.com/ipswich_town/v2.showNews.php?id=25011

Elsewhere, on a quiet Sunday on the Town rumour front, the latest two Sunderland players linked with moves to the Blues are Irish strikers Daryl Murphy and Anthony Stokes.

Murphy, capped nine times by the Republic of Ireland without scoring, spent several spells on trial at Playford Road in the 2004/05 season before eventually deciding to join Mick McCarthy’s Sunderland. The 26-year-old was a regular in Roy Keane’s Black Cats side.

Stokes, who has won three full Irish caps also without hitting the net, was signed from Arsenal by Keane for £2 million in January 2007 after an impressive half-season on loan at Falkirk. This season the 20-year-old has spent time on loan at Sheffield United and Crystal Palace.

[theworm2345]

Keith Quinn dropped by Sheffield United
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/8072089.stm

Cian Hughton dropped by Spurs
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5358521,00.html

[SunderlandBohs]

Roy O'Donovan linked to Hartlepool.

[Stuttgart88]

David Connolly to Burnley rumour.

[paul_oshea]

where did you hear that stutts?!

wormie will have a serious horn on hearing that :D

[tetsujin1979]

David Connolly to Burnley rumour.He's a decent Championship-level striker, I'm more surprised he hasn't been linked with Ipswich TBH

[theworm2345]

where did you hear that stutts?!

wormie will have a serious horn on hearing that :D
I'd actually heard that as well, but I generally don't pay much attention to these things until they actually happen. Any excitement was tempered by the usually sensible tets' bring down anyway :(

If it does happen I hope to be booking my ticket to Thomond in August :D

[Stuttgart88]

where did you hear that stutts?!I think I saw it on teletext somewhere, not sure which channel.

[weldoninhio]

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8671_5362926,00.html

Ipswich boss Roy Keane is lining up a £3million swoop for Sunderland trio Paul McShane, Carlos Edwards and Daryl Murphy.

As someone says on the comments section of the gossip page, at least now he can add ex-sunderland players to his scouting network, to go with ex-ireland teammates, ex Celtic teammates and ex Man U teammates!!!