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de bowez
22/01/2010, 9:04 AM
Alot of rumours on our forum of him being on €1,300 last year!
More than 10% of the total wage bill?
garyderry
22/01/2010, 9:06 AM
That is a seriously good side Derry are putting together on a low budget, albeit a high budget for the 1st division.
We should be up there challenging with the squad we have ATM.
If we sign all the players we are rumoured to be signing, it will be a totallly local side, on a way smaller budget that last season, but not much weaker.
More than 10% of the total wage bill?
Well he was quoted as saying this week that we offered him 60% less this year than he got last year.And he was offered 500 a week and 100 each game he plays for this season AFAIK.So he must have been on close to the 1300 per week by that reckoning.
marinobohs
22/01/2010, 1:38 PM
http://www.galwaynews.ie/10835-connor-looks-freshen-united-squad
Interview with Sean Connor. Says he is interested in bringing both Thomas Heary and Chris Turner to Terryland. He says he has talked to the 2 of them. Also mentions Liam Burns but if Dundalk cant afford him I cant see how we can.
As mentioned elsewhere Dundalk offered him a contract on 40% of what he was on last year and he was involved in the recent uncontracted players training session so I suspect he will be settling for a lot less than last year.
Seanie seems to be bringing his usual players down to Galway. Better hope they sign one year contracts or you will be stuck with them when he is gone !
Ezeikial
22/01/2010, 2:42 PM
As mentioned elsewhere Dundalk offered him a contract on 40% of what he was on last year and he was involved in the recent uncontracted players training session so I suspect he will be settling for a lot less than last year.
Seanie seems to be bringing his usual players down to Galway. Better hope they sign one year contracts or you will be stuck with them when he is gone !
Can't see how Liam Burns would be a realistic possibility for Galway. Even on a significanlt reduced weekly wage - say something in the region of €700 - €750 plus accommodation costs - surely the c €35k would not fit into Galways budget.
Turner as a possibility is even more bizarre - the offer he rejected at Dundalk was even higher again!
Shaun Kelly is also a bit of a mystery - likely to cost similar amount to Burns if he is to stay full time.
Thomas Heary is a more realistic possibility - but the reason why he has had no other offers must be obvious.
Sean Connor is either shooting up hot air, or the Galway budget is far higher then indicated previously.
The third possibility is the most worrying for Galway fans - Seannie uses every trick in the book to sign some of these guys, and others are left to pick up the pieces.
Its great to see people taking a few quotes and automatically saying our Budget is going to be increased dramatically (we havent officialy announced any signings). We have submitted our Budget and went through the interview stage over a week ago and as far as I know its been approved.
There are a number of teams who have announced signings of up to 7 new players and who subsequently have had their budgets refused and yet their own fans spend their time slating fellow clubs for foolhardiness.
I wouldnt be Sean Connors biggest fan but at the open forum he said he would be working with a squad of 15 core players supplemented by A team and U 19 players and i will wait to pass judgement until I see that squad. Its a buyers market and players are becoming more realistic and the closer it comes to mid February they will have to lower their demands or risk ending up with no club.
Its great to see people taking a few quotes and automatically saying our Budget is going to be increased dramatically (we havent officialy announced any signings). We have submitted our Budget and went through the interview stage over a week ago and as far as I know its been approved.
There are a number of teams who have announced signings of up to 7 new players and who subsequently have had their budgets refused and yet their own fans spend their time slating fellow clubs for foolhardiness.
I wouldnt be Sean Connors biggest fan but at the open forum he said he would be working with a squad of 15 core players supplemented by A team and U 19 players and i will wait to pass judgement until I see that squad. Its a buyers market and players are becoming more realistic and the closer it comes to mid February they will have to lower their demands or risk ending up with no club.
Deja vu!
Martinho II
22/01/2010, 4:17 PM
I know. It's not the same since Noelle left.
I assume Noelle is one of the missing cork city fans since coughlan took charge?:eek:
bluewhitearmy
22/01/2010, 4:22 PM
I could be wrong but was or is she a spokesperson for FORAS?
Longfordian
22/01/2010, 4:38 PM
She worked for Cork Community Liaison Officer I think she was. Well known about the place pre Tom.
HarpoJoyce
22/01/2010, 4:44 PM
Deja vu!
Is he the new French striker signed by Galway?
I remeber something like that happened before.
Riddickcule
22/01/2010, 5:00 PM
Think Franco's back with us, training with us atm.
Ezeikial
22/01/2010, 5:29 PM
Its great to see people taking a few quotes and automatically saying our Budget is going to be increased dramatically (we havent officialy announced any signings).
I am not aware of anyone who has concluded that.
As I see it, a dramatically increased budget (over that suggested in early December by Nick Leeson) is only one possibility:
Sean Connor is either shooting up hot air, or the Galway budget is far higher then indicated previously.
The third possibility is the most worrying for Galway fans - Seannie uses every trick in the book to sign some of these guys, and others are left to pick up the pieces.
I wouldnt be Sean Connors biggest fan but at the open forum he said he would be working with a squad of 15 core players supplemented by A team and U 19 players and i will wait to pass judgement until I see that squad. Its a buyers market and players are becoming more realistic and the closer it comes to mid February they will have to lower their demands or risk ending up with no club.
Sean has a lot of excellent attributes as a manager and recruiter of players - but straight talking and straight dealing is not in his nature. The Galway board have a major job on their hands to keep his exuberance in check with whatever the financial realities are at Galway.
She worked for Cork Community Liaison Officer I think she was. Well known about the place pre Tom.
Noelle was treated absolutly shocking by the club. She would do anything for the club and put her heart and soul into the work she did.
Dillonman
22/01/2010, 10:03 PM
Has Billy Dennehy's contract been cancelled with Cork?
Dunny
22/01/2010, 10:04 PM
Has Billy Dennehy's contract been cancelled with Cork?
Yeah
http://www.pfai.ie/news/226-dennehy-leaves-cork
Riddickcule
23/01/2010, 12:30 AM
Dennehy top player should go to Dublin or Overseas
CSFShels
23/01/2010, 12:39 AM
My money has to be on Rovers.
Rumoured to be of interest to Hartlepool.
weecountyman
23/01/2010, 6:44 AM
Dennehy could easily make a good living in League One or 2nd level in Germany, but I'd hate to see him leave the LOI.
Dillonman
23/01/2010, 9:23 AM
Dennehy could easily make a good living in League One or 2nd level in Germany, but I'd hate to see him leave the LOI.
Im with you on this one, we are loosing far too many top players overseas atm and for our league to develop and push on in terms of getting further in Europe we need to be keeping these stalwarts here but as finances are poorly atm, We just cant compete.
weecountyman
23/01/2010, 9:33 AM
Im with you on this one, we are loosing far too many top players overseas atm and for our league to develop and push on in terms of getting further in Europe we need to be keeping these stalwarts here but as finances are poorly atm, We just cant compete.
It's annoying that we see good quality players end up in the lower reaches of the English leagues, personally I'd love to see some go further afield (more than at present) because some players, like Dennehy, would be solid additions to 2nd division sides in France or Germany, or even Italy. But, as you say, the finances and structures are not in palce in Ireland to keep them here!
Dillonman
23/01/2010, 9:36 AM
It's annoying that we see good quality players end up in the lower reaches of the English leagues, personally I'd love to see some go further afield (more than at present) because some players, like Dennehy, would be solid additions to 2nd division sides in France or Germany, or even Italy. But, as you say, the finances and structures are not in palce in Ireland to keep them here!
Isnt there a young lad from Dundalkm plying his trade with Triestana in Serie B in Italy. Stephen O'Donnell, young chap who came through Quay's ranks and went to Celtic was released there before Xmas, FOster is a keen admirier of him and is app in constant contact with him about signing for us but I was told that he got a few trials with Premeirship sides in England. It would be great for him to get a deal but I would rather see him join us, do well and maybe get us a few bob in July. Same with Nathan Murphy and his ongoing saga with Blackburn.
Dundalkjames
23/01/2010, 12:32 PM
His name is conor mccormack dillonman he was released from Man Utd and he joined Triestiana
Dillonman
23/01/2010, 2:08 PM
Mickey Collins to Cork.
Is that not the one thats oin England that they are on about, think hes with Huddersfield!
Iorfa2MaccaJim
23/01/2010, 6:40 PM
I remember reading a rumour that former Blue Dave Mulcahy had joined Shels. But I can't find confirmation of this.
Was it just a rumour ?
Mickey Collins to Cork.
did they not shoot him dead years ago ! :o
GlasnevinRed
23/01/2010, 7:19 PM
I remember reading a rumour that former Blue Dave Mulcahy had joined Shels. But I can't find confirmation of this.
Was it just a rumour ?
Haven't heard anything. Definitely not confirmed yet anyway.
Iorfa2MaccaJim
23/01/2010, 7:31 PM
Cheers GlasnevinRed.
Dave Rodgers was training down in Cork appearently !
Martinho II
24/01/2010, 6:47 PM
Is that not the one thats oin England that they are on about, think hes with Huddersfield!
is that eamon collins son that plays for them?
Onefootednopace
24/01/2010, 8:28 PM
is that eamon collins son that plays for them?
I may be wrong but I don't think it is, I think that Michael Collins played Youths/U-21 for Ireland under the parentage rule.
You may be thinking of Michael Collins who was at Liverpool as a youngster but was released and ended up signing for a club in Italy. As far as I know he is Eamonn Collin's nephew.
Eamonn Collin's son Joe, was at Portsmouth but I'm sure he got released last summer.
Rovers1
25/01/2010, 12:53 PM
Have Holmes and Parkhouse signed for Derry?
jamie m
25/01/2010, 2:07 PM
Have Holmes and Parkhouse signed for Derry?
Not sure about Holmes but Kenny looks like he is thinking about signing parkhouse
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/loi/news.asp?n=37942
Dillonman
25/01/2010, 3:04 PM
Ex Bray striker John Flood and ex Newry City version of "Pele" Kyle Moron in attendance at the start of Pre Season triaining with us today. Couple of other players with LOI expwerience where also in attendance but names are unknown.
Doomofman
25/01/2010, 3:18 PM
Moran is useless... Sorry if you get lumped with him... Would rate him much more than Fitzpatrick only Fitzer doesn't claim he's any good...
Dillonman
25/01/2010, 3:27 PM
Moran is useless... Sorry if you get lumped with him... Would rate him much more than Fitzpatrick only Fitzer doesn't claim he's any good...
We all know what hes like, hes from Dundalk...we're just sick of him showing up every year with his dad looking for a deal!
danthesaint
25/01/2010, 3:32 PM
We all know what hes like, hes from Dundalk...we're just sick of him showing up every year with his dad looking for a deal!
did he play for you's before
yeah he is gick alright, his attitude stinks as well.
Dillonman
25/01/2010, 4:55 PM
did he play for you's before
yeah he is gick alright, his attitude stinks as well.
Nope never and we're all hoping it stays that way!
garyderry
25/01/2010, 6:30 PM
Nope never and we're all hoping it stays that way!
If thats the same player we had a while back
he wouldnt even make up the numbers in training let along play for yeah, he is useless
Dillonman
25/01/2010, 6:41 PM
If thats the same player we had a while back
he wouldnt even make up the numbers in training let along play for yeah, he is useless
Yup I think he did have a briedf stint with ye, was on loan to Shels from ye yeah?
Doomofman
25/01/2010, 6:51 PM
Andy Haran gone on loan from us to Shels... They also signed Sean Byrne from Bohs as well
sidcon
25/01/2010, 6:58 PM
Andy Haran gone on loan from us to Shels... They also signed Sean Byrne from Bohs as well
Signed Sean Byrne or took him on loan
Doomofman
25/01/2010, 7:00 PM
Signed Sean Byrne or took him on loan
From the way it was worded I'd say signed...
http://www.shelbournefc.ie/news.php?id=1396
GlasnevinRed
25/01/2010, 7:05 PM
Signed Sean Byrne or took him on loan
Byrne has signed. Confirmed on our forum.
GreenStar
25/01/2010, 7:22 PM
Dennehy top player should go to Dublin or Overseas
Signed for Rovers today. Confirmed on www.shamrockrovers.ie (http://www.shamrockrovers.ie)
Ex Bray striker John Flood and ex Newry City version of "Pele" Kyle Moron in attendance at the start of Pre Season triaining with us today. Couple of other players with LOI expwerience where also in attendance but names are unknown.
Hahahahaha :D Jesus times are tough up there too !
Ah no, top bloke but don't expect too much, last year was Floody's 1st season in the LoI in about 5 years, awful man for injuries but will give it 100% everytime.
CSFShels
25/01/2010, 8:19 PM
My money has to be on Rovers.
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah.
Signed for Rovers today. Confirmed on www.shamrockrovers.ie (http://www.shamrockrovers.ie)
He's a brilliant signing for ye .
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