Limerick Transfers and Pre-Season 2011

[bluewhitearmy]

agreed kavanagh is very average,gamble is some signing,when can we see him play?

Him and Behan will be available to play in from the start of July.

[Jofspring]

Him and Behan will be available to play in from the start of July.

But sadly the first game they can play isn't till the 16th of July. Not registered in time for the game on the 1st I think and then we have a free weekend.

[bluewhitearmy]

But sadly the first game they can play isn't till the 16th of July. Not registered in time for the game on the 1st I think and then we have a free weekend.


Ah ya had forgot that the 1st game of July was the 1st gives them time to train with the team anyway.

[nononsense]

U got about 6 fellas falling hook line and sinker for this but please lads, try keep this somewhat sensible this year. Also not one of Alan, Pa or Pat will be signing for St Michaels
Anything one hears about St.Michaels is pure remour and speculation. Officially they do not contribute to this Forum and openly advise its committee and players to refrain from any comment.

[tedd11]

including the players who signed for athlone at the start of the league of ireland season how many players from limerick have now signed for athlone?id be thinking about 10?will all these players have to travel to athlone for training?talk going around of training sessions happening in limerick and with the 2 managers being limerick men also it wouldnt surprise me

[Jofspring]

including the players who signed for athlone at the start of the league of ireland season how many players from limerick have now signed for athlone?id be thinking about 10?will all these players have to travel to athlone for training?talk going around of training sessions happening in limerick and with the 2 managers being limerick men also it wouldnt surprise me

Paul Danagher
Tommy Barrett
Brendan Daly
Jason Hughes
Darren Young
Gary Higgins
Conor Kavanagh
Wayne Colbert
Bobby Tier
Dave Ryan

With the exception of Tommy Barrett I would think all those players would still train in Limerick. Last season Longford had a majority squad of Dublin players and they trained in Dublin and only travelled to Longford for matches. Wouldn't be the first time either.

[Fairkop]

Paul Danagher
Tommy Barrett
Brendan Daly
Jason Hughes
Darren Young
Gary Higgins
Conor Kavanagh
Wayne Colbert
Bobby Tier
Dave Ryan

With the exception of Tommy Barrett I would think all those players would still train in Limerick. Last season Longford had a majority squad of Dublin players and they trained in Dublin and only travelled to Longford for matches. Wouldn't be the first time either.that list surely kicks into touch mike kerleys recent assertion of developing soccer in athlone.

[Monster]

that list surely kicks into touch mike kerleys recent assertion of developing soccer in athlone.
they finished most of their games with 5-7 17 year olds on the pitch that isn't fair on kids to be thrown in like that at the deep end he has succeded in blooding young athlone talent and looks like he has succeded in keeping a club that was on it's knees up with a tiny budget.. as for the Limerick lads up there well scully doesn't want them for one reason or the other..how many Limerick lads making the Limerick squad?? will be lucky if ther is one local in the starting 11 soon enough..

[Fairkop]

point taken monster well said.

[bluewhitearmy]

they finished most of their games with 5-7 17 year olds on the pitch that isn't fair on kids to be thrown in like that at the deep end he has succeded in blooding young athlone talent and looks like he has succeded in keeping a club that was on it's knees up with a tiny budget.. as for the Limerick lads up there well scully doesn't want them for one reason or the other..how many Limerick lads making the Limerick squad?? will be lucky if ther is one local in the starting 11 soon enough..


What does it matter if there is any locals in the team?

Tried locals the best of the locals didnt want to play with Limerick the ones that did were not good enough.

[abbeyvale]

agreed kavanagh is very average,gamble is some signing,when can we see him play?

How many times have you seen Conor Kavanagh play pal?

Also of the above Limerick based players now signed with Athlone (and there will be more), how many of them would Limerick FC like on their books at the moment (honestly)???

[rooney10]

john connery of st.michaels is almost certainly joining pike next season.

[Treaty Gooner]

Of course it matters that there's local lads playing with Limerick, that's an apalling observation.

[bluewhitearmy]

Of course it matters that there's local lads playing with Limerick, that's an apalling observation.


It matters that they are successful that is all that matters so they should sign players that are not good enough because they are local?

And please dont use the you wont get support with no locals excuse cos we dont get it with em either.

And abbeyfeale only 2 would be good enough for the squad only one good enough to start.

[Treaty Gooner]

I don't think it's about the supporters, it's about good young players who might aspire to play for Limerick seeing a squad of Dubs or Nordies or whatever and thinking they haven't a chance. It's too short term to say we'll take the best and brightest and not giveca local a shot. If/when the money runs out and/or you can't attract the big players, what will you be left with?

[Monster]

you are 100% right treaty a limerick team with no locals what a joke..I agree that some of the locals dont want to play but having none at all and thats the way its heading is not the answer..

[Jofspring]

I don't think it's about the supporters, it's about good young players who might aspire to play for Limerick seeing a squad of Dubs or Nordies or whatever and thinking they haven't a chance. It's too short term to say we'll take the best and brightest and not giveca local a shot. If/when the money runs out and/or you can't attract the big players, what will you be left with?

But Limerick played with majority of local players for a good few years and it was getting the club no where. All we where listening to was that most the players signed wouldn't get near most premier teams in Limerick. The best players weren't interested in signing for Limerick so why hang around and wait for them to. The club is getting in a lot of young Limerick lads for the U19 and A team and anyone good enough will make the step up. Brosnan is now getting a few games and Sheedy is on the bench even though he hasn't got a run yet. The opportunities are there if you are good enough. Limerick are also trying to put in u17 and Minor teams but are being denied and have an Academy setup for the younger kids again. This is hopefully where the players will come through and want to play for Limerick.

For years the top junior players haven't been interested in playing for Limerick and at the moment this hasn't changed. Jeffrey Judge, Shane Tracey, Gary Sheehan, Denis Behan, Sean Brosnan, Barry Sheedy, Garbhan Coughlan, Pat Purcell(even though I think Pat is originally a dub ha) and Thomas Lyons (who is supposedly injured)are all in or around the first team. Thats 9 players around the first team alone. David Donnan and Lavin are also said to be near making the step up from the A team too.

Getting Premier football back for the return to the Markets Field is what is most important now.

[Treaty Gooner]

That's a fair point jofspring, and I agree totally. The main point of my argument is that development of local players is as important as making a fist of it with the new stadium. The club seems to be putting measures in place for this, but BWA's point to me is madness. Success is important, but not if you alienate local fans by neglecting local players.

[Kuafc_4_life]

Rumours out in kilmallock, that Pa Byrnes is the new Carew Park manager.????

[theboywonder8]

Their not rumours their true,isint that right Tom,what happened Albert,that was shortest managerial post of all time.

[thegreatone]

Well said Alan, the young fella played for Blackburn for Christs sake!

shane tracey captained for arsenal youths for a few games and hes back at limerick and hes not that special is he?? All these young fellas with big reps when their young fellas and they get nowhere.

[hoops38]

Mick Ahern is the new asisstant manager of fairview .

[hoops38]

agreed kavanagh is very average,gamble is some signing,when can we see him play?

kavanagh average,are u mad,i agree he prob wouldnt fit in with limericks style of play because they keep bypassing midfield he would have a pain in his neck from looking at the ball in the air,

[rightboy]

Hi guys I'm new to the forum just a comment in relation to johnny Connery at st michaels the word on the street is that he is leaving for pike because he got a crazy finacial offer which he couldn't turn down and to be fair he also knew saints would never go down that road so if true good luck to him, also the word out here is fairview are looking / talking to the clonmel town goalkeeper anyone know anything about this

[Kuafc_4_life]

Their not rumours their true,isint that right Tom,what happened Albert,that was shortest managerial post of all time.


What do the carew players think of their new manager, has any one heard anything.???
Any thoughts from the carew park boys on foot.??

[U Know Me]

Mick Ahern is the new asisstant manager of fairview .is that mick playing with pike if so he do a good job:

[hoops38]

is that mick playing with pike if so he do a good job:

yep thats him,top bloke but feels his legs are,nt upto another year premier.

[Monster]

shane tracey captained for arsenal youths for a few games and hes back at limerick and hes not that special is he?? All these young fellas with big reps when their young fellas and they get nowhere.
shane played with arsenal for two years trained and played with the likes of fabregas cliche to name a few has a host of international underage and youth caps along with conor who spent two seasons with Blackburn and has numerous international caps both of them are under 22 years of age and people say they are going nowhere.. very disrespect to two young lads who have already achieved a lot in the game.. and two nice lads aswell..

[Jofspring]

I see Brian Collopy is on the bench tonight for Athlone, thats another Limerick player.

[Monster]

[QUOTE=hoops38;1501642]Mick Ahern is the new asisstant manager of

The fairview management team for the coming season is the exact same as last season so stop talking rubbish.

[nononsense]

Hi guys I'm new to the forum just a comment in relation to johnny Connery at st michaels the word on the street is that he is leaving for pike because he got a crazy finacial offer which he couldn't turn down and to be fair he also knew saints would never go down that road so if true good luck to him, also the word out here is fairview are looking / talking to the clonmel town goalkeeper anyone know anything about this

The Connery story is old news now, has been posted three times already. The dogs in the Tipperary streets are barking about it. Some deal for a lad who never established a permanent place with St.Michaels but fair dues to him.

[theboywonder8]

The Connery story is old news now, has been posted three times already. The dogs in the Tipperary streets are barking about it. Some deal for a lad who never established a permanent place with St.Michaels but fair dues to him.

He'll be getting a happy meal after training and match days.he couldn't turn down that offer,and if he scores he will be spoilt with donkey fords.

[theboywonder8]

What do the carew players think of their new manager, has any one heard anything.???
Any thoughts from the carew park boys on foot.??

Well he's from Carew park and played with them for years,they will be well chuffed I'd say,kilmallocks loss carews gain,will he take a few with him? i wonder.kilmallock can't really afford to lose any players.and if they do they'll probably have to go back to the gaa players,

[rightboy]

Happy meal my backside the boy showed his offer in writing but look that's his and pike s own business to deny it well that s the joke I think no-nonsense is right johnny Connery was a squad player decent but nit first choice I would say saints are not worried it's not jimmy carr Ritchie ryan or any if the good young players they have

[U Know Me]

yep thats him,top bloke but feels his legs are,nt upto another year premier.now i wouldnt say that he well up to it i say he has to years left if not more

[Fairkop]

Mick Ahern is the new asisstant manager of fairview .

heard the B team were looking for an assistant alright,still its a shock appointment.best of luck to him.

[Kuafc_4_life]

Well he's from Carew park and played with them for years,they will be well chuffed I'd say,kilmallocks loss carews gain,will he take a few with him? i wonder.kilmallock can't really afford to lose any players.and if they do they'll probably have to go back to the gaa players,

Best of luck to him with carew anyway first off, but no i wouldnt think any of the players would follow him to be honest. Hopefully not anyway but i might be wrong. I cant see him lasting too long in there imo.

[bigballs2]

Best of luck to him with carew anyway first off, but no i wouldnt think any of the players would follow him to be honest. Hopefully not
anyway but i might be wrong. I cant see him lasting too long in there imo.

Have Kilmallock got a manager now??

[Balbec77]

I hear Mark Heffernan and his brother John and Marty Foley are jumping ship from Kilmallock to Charleville.

[abbeyvale]

yep thats him,top bloke but feels his legs are,nt upto another year premier.

what age is he???

[bluewhitearmy]

shane tracey captained for arsenal youths for a few games and hes back at limerick and hes not that special is he?? All these young fellas with big reps when their young fellas and they get nowhere.


Shane is a great player.

Treaty where were all these local fans when we had a full squad of locals? Nowhere to be seen thats where.

[Kuafc_4_life]

Have Kilmallock got a manager now??

No still waiting for the AGM for the manager to be passed, but everyone out in kilmallock knows whos getting it.

[Monster]

Shane is a great player.

Treaty where were all these local fans when we had a full squad of locals? Nowhere to be seen thats where.

make your mind up you have slagged him off in a lot of your posts go back and read them?? He is a great player and if he was playing junior he would be best in town..Limerick have had so many false dawns in the last 15-20 years and it's going to take time to get the people of Limerick to believe in senior soccer in this town and credit to pat o Sullivan he is an inspiration to everyone and is winning that battle it's going to take time but if you had a team with a fair sprinkling of local talent and playing attractive football not the s*#T scully is encouraging with 5 at the back at home and allways falling flat against the so called bigger teams for the past two seasons with his massive budget I think people would come and support the club.. I know I would and I would encourage my mates to aswell but unfortunately everytime a crowd came to jackman past two seasons they havnt seen anything to encourage them to come back.. Do you agree??

[Kuafc_4_life]

I hear Mark Heffernan and his brother John and Marty Foley are jumping ship from Kilmallock to Charleville.

That wont happen at all faces oh sorry i mean balbec77, so can you answer the question someone asked earlier will any Kilmallock players be following Pa Byrnes into Carew Park.????

[Monster]

Happy meal my backside the boy showed his offer in writing but look that's his and pike s own business to deny it well that s the joke I think no-nonsense is right johnny Connery was a squad player decent but nit first choice I would say saints are not worried it's not jimmy carr Ritchie ryan or any if the good young players they have He started against pike in the munster junior and was very good he started against clonmel in the league playoff and started the Fai final how is he just a squad player???

[rightboy]

He started against pike in the munster junior and was very good he started against clonmel in the league playoff and started the Fai final how is he just a squad player???
He didnt start munster junior you quoted 3 games I am basing my opinion on the whole season where he didn't establish himself on the 1 st eleven foggy had work commitments towards end of seasons so that worked against him , I'm not saying John was a poor player his decent player/ fella but he was not an automatic choice and I think he will do fine for pike and best of luck to both parties

[tedd11]

what age is he???

about 30-31 id say.still a very good fullback i think

[tedd11]

He started against pike in the munster junior and was very good he started against clonmel in the league playoff and started the Fai final how is he just a squad player???

did john connery play with wembley minors afew years back?

[Super Rovers]

did john connery play with wembley minors afew years back?

yes he did. played with the A team for a few games aswell

[bluewhitearmy]

make your mind up you have slagged him off in a lot of your posts go back and read them?? He is a great player and if he was playing junior he would be best in town..Limerick have had so many false dawns in the last 15-20 years and it's going to take time to get the people of Limerick to believe in senior soccer in this town and credit to pat o Sullivan he is an inspiration to everyone and is winning that battle it's going to take time but if you had a team with a fair sprinkling of local talent and playing attractive football not the s*#T scully is encouraging with 5 at the back at home and allways falling flat against the so called bigger teams for the past two seasons with his massive budget I think people would come and support the club.. I know I would and I would encourage my mates to aswell but unfortunately everytime a crowd came to jackman past two seasons they havnt seen anything to encourage them to come back.. Do you agree??


100% agree with that ya.

And you must have went back an awful long way to find me slagging off Shane.

I never said he was a bad player i said he was playing crap last year because he was playing crap last year which was frustrating because i know how good he is.

The 5 at the back happened once ever since Pat is in charge and he does play some nice football at times but nice football doesnt get you out of the 1st division. Id rather get out of the 1st then play nice football.

Id love to see locals in as much as anybody but if they are not good enough then what would the point be?