Official Transfers Abroad 2011

[theworm2345]

Conor Henderson signs an extension at Arsenal
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7256819,00.html

Was looking for an update on his knee and stumbled across his Twitter where about a few days ago he said its a "slow process but getting there!" Needs to get back on the pitch soon just to get him away from Twitter.

Shane Byrne extends his loan at Bury, only 18 and seemingly doing OK in League One, should be one for the future.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15173579.stm

[theworm2345]

Not sure its been mentioned but Scott Davies has returned on Aldershot on loan from Crawley. I think this is his third spell on loan there and in the previous two he has done quite well so hopefully he can find his form again...a couple years ago I was sure he'd break in to the Reading team.

[theworm2345]

Conal Platt on loan to Lincoln City
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15582124.stm

[Closed Account]

Conor Clifford gone on loan to Yeovil Town(Bottom of League 1)
http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2505831,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Lawrence linked with a move to Forest: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Nottingham-Forest-Steve-Cotterill-boss-set-to-raid-old-club-Portsmouth-for-Liam-Lawrence-article828629.html

[gastric]

This bloke, Lucas J at Coventry, has shown interest in playing for us and due to his present form has interested Middlesboro

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/middlesbrough/transfer-talk/news/middlesbrough-to-make-bid-for-lukas-jutkiewicz_7668.html

[theworm2345]

Michael Spillane on loan to Dagenham & Redbridge
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7313577,00.html

[OMTY]

Lots of movement with the end of the domestic season.

Richie Ryan of Sligo Rovers is moving to Dundee Utd on a two and a half year deal.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/1124/ryanr_dundeeunited.html

Gavin Peers is being watched by several Scottish clubs.

Derry City's Daniel Lafferty was set to join Derby County but was injured in a trial game with them.

Also, Darryl Kavanagh of Pats is on trial with Millwall.

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/st-ledger-using-ireland-glory-to-kick-on-at-foxes-2940722.html

[theworm2345]

Was wondering why all of these loans were flying in but I realized today was the last day for loans until the new year.

Shane O'Connor on loan to Port Vale
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7331213,00.html

Rene Gilmartin on loan to Yeovil
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7330598,00.html


Side note: Huddersfield have brought in Alex Bruce on loan
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7331376,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Richie Ryan of Sligo Rovers is moving to Dundee Utd on a two and a half year deal.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/1124/ryanr_dundeeunited.html
Ryan was really highly rated when he was with Sunderland, played for the first team in the 2002/2003 season, but was hampered by a series of serious injuries.

[Charlie Darwin]

He was highly rated in Ireland too. Best player in the country over the last 3 years for my money. The fact he won player of the year in probably his worst season says it all.

[theworm2345]

This must've come in late:

Shane Murray on loan to Swindon to play under Paolo Di Canio
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15870959.stm

[theworm2345]

Watford's Connor Smith has gone on loan to Wealdstone
http://www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~2526786,00.html

[gastric]

January must be coming around and the rumours have started! Simon Cox wants out of WBA to help his Euro 12 dream, Darron Ambrose wanted by QPR and Graham Cummins of Cork wanted by Millwall.

[Closed Account]

Oops. Wrong thread....(fat fingers plus mobile),

But I'll leave it here, since his player thread is in the bin and I'll add an official transfer to keep on topic.

Spartans snap up Irish international goalie (http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/non-league-football/2011/12/02/spartans-snap-up-irish-international-goalie-72703-29881489/?)

Good noises coming Martin O'Neill about fellow Derry native James McClean.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...Blackburn.html

(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2072252/Sunderland-manager-Martin-ONeill-ready-blood-Irish-youngster-James-McClean-Blackburn.html)
Irish youngster James McClean has an outside chance of his Barclays Premier League debut in Martin O'Neill's first game in charge on Sunday.

The 22-year-old former Derry City winger, a £350,000 summer signing for Steve Bruce, has impressed the new Sunderland (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/teampages/sunderland.html) boss during his first week on Wearside.

McClean, who made on the bench under Bruce but failed to make an appearance, caught O'Neill's eye ion the early sessions on the training ground, but particularly during Sunderland reserves' 6-3 win over Manchester United (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) on Thursday night.

And his new boss, who faces Blackburn Rovers (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/teampages/blackburn-rovers.html) in his first game in charge at the Stadium of Light, could hand him a shock start as he looks to kick-start Sunderland's season.

O'Neill is without suspended captain Lee Cattermole, while on loan Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is struggling with a groin strain, which would leave O' Neill with the option of bringing McClean on to the left wing.

He said: 'I've been really impressed with McClean. He gives you absolutely everything and on Thursday night in the howling wind he was picking it up, and although he lost it a couple of times, he then came on really strongly.

'He's got a great attitude and I couldn't fault him. He's as courageous as they come and he's quite physically strong at the minute.

'Hopefully, he'll try to force his way into the side. Now the Premier League would be very new to him, but even so he was impressive.'

[liamoo11]

When did that keeper play for the 21s ?

[AlaskaFox]

When did that keeper play for the 21s ?

Played in one of those Home-Based squads. Not a proper international cap afaik.

[drummerboy]

West Ham have signed Stephen Henderson on a 3 year contract after his loan move earlier in the year. Reports in this morning papers say that Robert Green could be on his way to QPR after his wage demands have not gone down too well at West Ham.

[Olé Olé]

Brendan Moloney looks like he could be joining Bristol City, following Sean O'Driscoll. Cracking move for him, affirming his ability for championship football.

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-City-boss-Sean-O-Driscoll-wants/story-17949912-detail/story.html

[Charlie Darwin]

Brendan Moloney looks like he could be joining Bristol City, following Sean O'Driscoll. Cracking move for him, affirming his ability for championship football.

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-City-boss-Sean-O-Driscoll-wants/story-17949912-detail/story.html
Well, for the next three and a half months at least. He always looked decent when I saw him, will be interesting to see if he can hack it as a first team player.

[OwlsFan]

Could the title of this thread be updated? Might attract more viewers :)

[tetsujin1979]

or just replaced with this one - http://foot.ie/threads/175270-Official-Transfers-Abroad-2013

[SkStu]

Paddy Madden got another brace tonight. That's 6 in the last 3 matches, I believe. He's doing really well there now. Good on him.

[Charlie Darwin]

Third top scorer in the league now with 14. I never understood why so many people expected him to fail over there.

[TrapAPony]

http://images.scribblelive.com/2013/1/31/2585c664-0c3b-40b8-938d-d53f943da735_500.jpg
Another loan deal going through - Karl Sheppard has joined Shamrock Rovers until July 8th. Best of luck! #readingfc

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad statistics for Janaury 2013: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/MonthlyStats?month=1
Reading teammates Ian Harte and Alex Pearce started the most wins, with three victories in January
Keith Andrews, Gary Deegan, Callum Reilly and Tim Clancy had the most draws, each player starting three games that finished all square
Full backs Kevin Foley and Greg Cunningham were in the starting XI for the most losses, with both player losing four times
Ciaran Clark started the most games, starting seven games for Aston Villa and went on to complete 90 minutes in each one
New U21 callup Callum Reilly was substituted the most, the Birmingham midfielder was withdrawn from the action four times
Conversely, Keith Treacy was introduced more than any other player in January, the Burnley winger was brought off the bench four times
Unsurprisingly goalkeepers top the most unused substitute table with Conrad Logan and Keiren Westwood staying on the bench five times. They are joined by outfield players Stephen Ireland and Adam Rooney
Jeff Hendrick celebrated being called up to the Ireland senior side by scoring three goals in January, the most of any player
Derby won two and lost one of these games, but won both games that fellow international call up Conor Sammon scored in
Jonathan Hayes, James McClean, Keith Andrews, Gary Deegan and Ciaran Clark were all shown two yellow cards in January