Close Season/Pre-Season Rumours

[Pablo Escobar]

Can any Cork fans tell us about Keith Quinn? Signed for us there...
I think he only got a few mins on the field for us.

[adamd164]

We have signed Darren Dennehy, brother of Billy Dennehy.

He has played with Everton and Barnet.

http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2013/01/12/darren-dennehy-signs-for-city/

[Charlie Darwin]

We have signed Darren Dennehy, brother of Billy Dennehy.

He has played with Everton and Barnet.

http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2013/01/12/darren-dennehy-signs-for-city/
If he's half as orange as his brother you won't need to worry about floodlights next season.

[Longfordian]

Thomas Crawley, formerly of LTFC and linked with Derry and Dundalk, is over with St. Johnstone on trial.

[ATFC-1887]

Robbie Clarke formerly of drogheda, Rovers etc training with Athlone and expected to sign.

[sligoman]

Evan McMillan signing for us soon.

[bluewhitearmy]

Zayed signing for another Iranian team according to the Sun.

[blue til i die]

Zayed signing for another Iranian team according to the Sun.

Aluminum Hormozgan.

“Zayed is here to pen a contract with Aluminum,” Aluminum coach Akbar Misaghian said. “I know there are high expectations from the fans after we signed Milad Meydavoudi and Eamon Zayed.”

[adamd164]

Aluminum Hormozgan.

“Zayed is here to pen a contract with Aluminum,” Aluminum coach Akbar Misaghian said. “I know there are high expectations from the fans after we signed Milad Meydavoudi and Eamon Zayed.”
He'll be gutted, I read that he was after a contract with Potassium Athletic or Magnesium Celtic.

[El-Pietro]

worryingly they have gone with the US spelling (and presumably pronunciation.)

[SkStu]

worryingly they have gone with the US spelling (and presumably pronunciation.)

Christ, I've just realized I pronounce it the US way now too... Don't judge me.

[nigel-harps1954]

Heathen.

[GCdfc]

Christ, I've just realized I pronounce it the US way now too... Don't judge me.

Sure you are American now. We all know that Saskatchewan is in America.

[SwanVsDalton]

He'll be gutted, I read that he was after a contract with Potassium Athletic or Magnesium Celtic.

Indeed. Aluminium Hormozgan are a bit of a tinpot club.

[A N Mouse]

He'll be gutted, I read that he was after a contract with Potassium Athletic or Magnesium Celtic.

Just don't be standing around when someone's pouring cold water on some of these rumors!

[Martinho II]

In the sun today ex Longford town goalkeeper Craig Hyland has bein linked with a move to Bray Wanderers.

[SkStu]

Sure you are American now. We all know that Saskatchewan is in America.

Awesome post buddy!

[fieldofmarkets]

You rock dude

[Quayman]

Heard Kenny is looking at Paisley and Gartland.

[SkStu]

Heard Kenny is looking at Paisley and Gartland.

What are they gonna do about it?

[Jofspring]

What are they gonna do about it?

Paisley makes an approach to Kenny


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yG_jOdU47M&feature=plpp

[SkStu]

Looks like the thought of working with Bottler scared Paisley into signing for us...not sure which is worse! ;)

[bluewhitearmy]

Graham Gartland, Seamus Long,Dylan Mernagh, Gary Shannahan and Ex Dundalk Micheal Daly training with us.

Behan training with Cork having been released by us too.

[Louth4sam]

Graham Gartland, Seamus Long,Dylan Mernagh, Gary Shannahan and Ex Dundalk Micheal Daly training with us.

Rumours for last few months of season that Shanahan was signing for Limerick. Plenty of potential in him but very raw.

[bluewhitearmy]

Rumours for last few months of season that Shanahan was signing for Limerick. Plenty of potential in him but very raw.


I was hoping they were not true he is not a good player imo. What was Daly like when he was with ye?

[El-Pietro]

Behan training with Cork
Along with Dave O'Leary

[bluewhitearmy]

Along with Dave O'Leary


Ya but he was training with us lastnight too.

[El-Pietro]

He doesn't want to sign for you but may have no choice.

[Ezeikial]

I was hoping they were not ture he is not a good player imo. What was Daly like when he was with ye?

It was 2009 season that Michael Daly played with Dundalk. Then 19, he became a crowd favorite in the middle of the circus that was Sean Connors' squad, Physically strong and full of energy he made a significant impact in that season despite getting far too many cards. His natural position is defensive midfield although he can also play centre back very effectively. Since 2009 he had one season with Drogheda and has been in Australia for the last two years. If he has progressed in the last two years he could make a significant impact on the league this season.

As regards Gary Shanahan - I would suggest that you should not be so dismissive. Last year he improved a lot as the season went on, produced some decent performances and scored a few goals. He is only 18 or 19 years old and could yet develop into a decent player

[bluewhitearmy]

He doesn't want to sign for you but may have no choice.

I've heard differently that he has no problem staying but was having a look at his options but as long as he does stay i don't really mind. We will lose him to ye when he is old enough that ye don't have to pay compensation no surprise him being from Cork and all.

[El-Pietro]

I've heard differently that he has no problem staying but was having a look at his options but as long as he does stay i don't really mind. We will lose him to ye when he is old enough that ye don't have to pay compensation no surprise him being from Cork and all.

I've heard hes not at all happy in Limerick, and that is why he switched from UL to UCC and would much rather be in Cork.

[Dodge]

Will be interesting to see how quickly some Cork fans flip-flop from

"Behan's on mad money at Limerick"

to

"He's here because he loves Cork"

[El-Pietro]

He dont love us and we dont love him!

If he joins then fair enough, but were not about to get excited about him.

[thomas72]

He dont love us and we dont love him!

If he joins then fair enough, but were not about to get excited about him.


your very interested in everything limerick on the limerick forum alot aswell i know were neighbours but dont be so nosey ;)

[El-Pietro]

your very interested in everything limerick on the limerick forum alot aswell i know were neighbours but dont be so nosey ;)
I'm also regularly on the Derry, Shamrock Rovers, and Waterford fora, I've been barred from Pats, can't register for Dundalk or Sligo, think I still have an account with Bohs too but haven't been on there in a while, I also registered for the new Drogs one a while back, but generally only go on there ahead of games against them.

I have a lot of "free time" at work! I apologise to Bray and UCD.

[bluewhitearmy]

I've heard hes not at all happy in Limerick, and that is why he switched from UL to UCC and would much rather be in Cork.

Wouldn't surprise me he is hardly going to say to us that he hates it here when there is a big chance he will be stuck here this season.

As for other teams forums im quite upset i cant get on Corks one always good to see what the other side are thinking coming up to a game, that and id love to see the reaction when/if Behan signs.

[outspoken]

Was very impressed with Shannahan when he played against us in the league cup for Dundalk scored 1 if not both goals that night and looked physically strong and quite pacy so I think he could be a very good player.

[Guinney]

I always thought Michael Daly was a good player and would be a good signing for most clubs going by the year he was with us. He was only 19 when he was with us, but a real strong midfielder. Very physical player, strong in the air and hard tackler. I wonder did he improve in Australia and what standard of football he was playing at. As already mentioned, he was prone to alot of cards, especially red cards.

Shanahan end up turning into an unlikely cult figure in Oriel last season. Heavily criticised by many at the start of the season as he looked completely out of his depth. But then he started showing he has potential. Can be in and out of games, but the lad gives it all every match and I like to see him doing well.

[CityRebel]

Will be interesting to see how quickly some Cork fans flip-flop from

"Behan's on mad money at Limerick"

to

"He's here because he loves Cork"

Limerick can keep him.

[fieldofmarkets]

I'd be very happy if we had him back. Holds the ball up well and scored some beauties for us, always commited. thought he was from co. limerick, but he definitely has a bit of a Cork accent....just where is he from/spent his time?

[Longfordian]

Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick afaik.

[donnrua]

Limerick can keep him.
Never really rated him tbh. He had a handful of decent games but for the must part he did sweet F**k all.

[gspain01]

Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick afaik.

Correct.

Played really well in 2011 when he arrived halfway through the season. Didn't get going last season.

[bullit]

Griffen signing for Derry at last.


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(https://twitter.com/LMFMRADIO)LMFM sport Dundalk striker Mark Griffen is undergoing a medical will sign for @derrycityfc (https://twitter.com/derrycityfc) and joins Michael Rafter at the Brandywell.

[oriel]

Good luck to the two lads in Derry for 2013, both are still young and good potential there. Rafter finally showed good professionalism in the play off games, worked his socks off the 2-2 home draw, especially on his own up front for 60 mins. And his two goals in the away leg was obviously the difference between the sides.

Probably disappointed to see Griffen go, but he didnt have a great 2012. Maybe a change of scene will do him well. Derry must have big hopes for these two guys. I would never have thought the Dundalk strike force of 2012 would have been on anyones radar, but there you go.

Hopefully the compensation fee due for Griffin will allow us to get a replacement in.

[nigel-harps1954]

Peter Hutton quoted as saying he's been talking to a whole host of players, but they've been asking for ridiculous amounts of money, and we won't be paying out any sort of big money for players.

A fair few trialists in action for Harps tonight too. Couple of decent players linked.

[bullit]

Peter Hutton quoted as saying he's been talking to a whole host of players, but they've been asking for ridiculous amounts of money, and we won't be paying out any sort of big money for players.

A fair few trialists in action for Harps tonight too. Couple of decent players linked.

Div 1 is always a tough road but looking even more competitive this year.Good quality signings from the top fiveish and some players looking to keep them selfs on the radar.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Rory Kelly, the young keeper having apparently left Finn Harps, has gotten #findroryaclub (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23findroryaclub&src=hash)trending on Twitter.

Is he any good?

Edit: Picture (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BA7eUKxCYAAAHgf.jpg)

[nigel-harps1954]

Rory Kelly, the young keeper having apparently left Finn Harps, has gotten #findroryaclub (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23findroryaclub&src=hash)trending on Twitter.

Is he any good?

Edit: Picture (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BA7eUKxCYAAAHgf.jpg)

Second choice at Harps last year, and by a long way too. Only got a game when Ciaran Gallagher was injured. He's not that great to be honest. A good intermediate level goalkeeper. Bit of potential in him, but he's very light for this level. Could do with bulking up a lot.

Genuinely surprised, but at the same time delighted for him, that he got so far in the win a contract at Swindon/Leyton Orient competition.

[Longfordian]

A lot of the young keepers in the Academy and Reserves in England are quite light from anything I've seen. They probably have more time to develop their keepers than a LOI team.