Close Season/Pre-Season Rumours

[Spudulika]

If this is true then Athlone must of come back in with a counter offer on what Longford did. Where did Roddy get the cash???!!!!!! :D

Probably the same "investors" he had to buy your club :cool:

[De Town]

Enda Curran set to play for Athlone tuesday against Port Vale from what im hearing

His red card at the weekend could hinder any move for him. Just back from suspension, he got a straight red as far as I know. Could be looking at a 3/4 game ban, clubs might not want to sign him if he's automatically ruled out for 1/4+ of their remaining games.

[ATFC-1887]

Yeh it could indeed. WE still need a back up striker. Other than Gorman and Coughlan we have no1. Sweeney can play there but he isnt a striker

[Town Legend]

He could get a big suspension alright. Didn't Willo get a 4 or 5 game ban for a build up of yellows and then a straight red down in Mervue?

[ATFC-1887]

Including the automatic suspension incurred, the overall suspension imposed on any player receiving a
direct red card shall be for:
a) at least one match for denying the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity (particularly by
deliberately handling the ball);
b) at least one match for unsporting conduct.
c) at least two matches for serious foul play (particularly in the case of the use of excessive or brute
force);
d) at least three matches for assaulting (deliberately pushing, pulling, striking, butting, elbowing,
punching, kicking etc. Touching is not an assault) an opponent or a person other than a match official;
e) at least six matches for assaulting by spitting at an opponent or a person other than a match official.
f) at least 12 months for assaulting (deliberately pushing, pulling, spitting, striking, butting, elbowing,
punching, kicking etc. Touching is not an assault) a match official.

Anyone know what Curran did? Seen on Twitter he said it was no way a red

[bullit]

Derry fans alert !


LMFM RADIO ‏@LMFMRADIO (https://twitter.com/LMFMRADIO)

Dundalk defender Eoghain Osborne leaves the club by mutual consent.He has been linked to a number of clubs including Derry City

http://www.dundalkfc.com/good-luck-to-ozzy-sami/

[Longfordian]

Including the automatic suspension incurred, the overall suspension imposed on any player receiving a
direct red card shall be for:
a) at least one match for denying the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity (particularly by
deliberately handling the ball);
b) at least one match for unsporting conduct.
c) at least two matches for serious foul play (particularly in the case of the use of excessive or brute
force);
d) at least three matches for assaulting (deliberately pushing, pulling, striking, butting, elbowing,
punching, kicking etc. Touching is not an assault) an opponent or a person other than a match official;
e) at least six matches for assaulting by spitting at an opponent or a person other than a match official.
f) at least 12 months for assaulting (deliberately pushing, pulling, spitting, striking, butting, elbowing,
punching, kicking etc. Touching is not an assault) a match official.

Anyone know what Curran did? Seen on Twitter he said it was no way a red

Bad tackle apparently. So that'd be serious foul play, at least two matches, possibly more if the FAI feel like it.

[Strongbow10]

Enda Curran set to play for Athlone tuesday against Port Vale from what im hearing

Dunno where you got this from

Curran is having a trial with Port Vale and also Stevenage in the next few weeks

[Town Legend]

That probably was meant to say 'Enda Curran set to play for Port Vale Tuesday against Athlone from what I'm hearing'!!

[brendy_éire]

Derry fans alert !

http://www.dundalkfc.com/good-luck-to-ozzy-sami/

Aye, coming here. I wonder where we're getting all this money for these new signings.

[oriel]

Any sign of the transfer fee for Mark Griffin?

[ATFC-1887]

Ryan Matthews, Jeff Flood, Friel and McCarthy (Not sure of first name of either on trial with Athlone last night

[Olander]

Dunno where you got this from

Curran is having a trial with Port Vale and also Stevenage in the next few weeks
He must have some agent..... Having seen Enda play for Mervue, Galway United (the less said about that spell the better) and Salthill, I can honestly say I will eat my own head if he gets a deal off a UK club. He runs around the pitch like a duck, he's not pacey, his work rate leaves a lot to be desired. His finishing is alright. He has a tendency to lose the rag on the pitch and do stupid shít like dive into tackles recklessly or hit out at players. Somebody like David O'Sullivan at Longford would be a much better prospect. I think a career in the LOI is the best Curran can hope for, and I don't think he's above First Division level yet.

[Dillonman]

Richie Ryan told he can leave Dundee Utd:

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8816662/Transfer-news-Richie-Ryan-to-be-let-go-by-Dundee-United

[atfconline]

Ryan Matthews, Jeff Flood, Friel and McCarthy (Not sure of first name of either on trial with Athlone last night

Adrian Friel, Luke McCarthy, Aaron Shine in goal and Mark Geoghegan on for Byrne in the second half.

[ATFC-1887]

is this the fella? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_McCarthy_(footballer)

[bullit]

Aye, coming here. I wonder where we're getting all this money for these new signings.
Osborne is on an amateur contract same as he was at Dundalk.

[Longfordian]

Jeff Flood is decent enough but he was constantly injured whilst with us. Big lad, good in the air.

[Sam_Heggy]

Osborne is on an amateur contract same as he was at Dundalk.

He still has to be getting a few quid plus accommodation to justify moving up to Derry, which Im sure is what Brendy was getting at...

Either that or a tongue in cheek remark that he got in before someone else did?

[brendy_éire]

Any sign of the transfer fee for Mark Griffin?

Nah, sure no money left after all these new signings.


..... that or a tongue in cheek remark that he got in before someone else did?

Wasn't tongue in cheek, genuinely wonder where the cash is coming from, considering our poor attendance figures this season.

[atfconline]

Salthill pre-match press release mentions Derek O'Brien has been released, and says he is likely to sign for LTFC.

[Martinho II]

Salthill pre-match press release mentions Derek O'Brien has been released, and says he is likely to sign for LTFC.##
yep confirmed by club txt this afternoon that Derek O'Brien has signed for us!

[Señor Willy]

*insert Enda Curran rumour here*

[ATFC-1887]

Anto Murphy training with Athlone

[Longfordian]

Anto Murphy training with Athlone

Look forward to his debut for us down in Cobh so.

[ATFC-1887]

Athlone linked to Denis Behan https://soundcloud.com/midlandssport/football-on-the-inside-line
Mentioned about 5:30

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Longford are preparing a multi million pound deal

[Longfordian]

We've promised him a personal burger van at every game.

[ATFC-1887]

Getting a bit old now isnt it??

[Town Legend]

Getting a bit old now isnt it??

What's getting a bit old?!! :D

[TommyT]

What's getting a bit old?!! :D

Roddy, presumably.

[Longfordian]

Ryan Connolly from Sligo to us apparently. Anyone able to shed any light on where he plays and if he's any addition?

[Battery Rover]

Ryan Connolly from Sligo to us apparently. Anyone able to shed any light on where he plays and if he's any addition?

Plays in midfield spent a few years with Derby County and Ayr United. Think he might have been one of the players we were linked with earlier in year along with a striker from Sligo.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

He's been pretty poor for us anytime he's gotten a run

[poster]

Ryan Connolly from Sligo to us apparently. Anyone able to shed any light on where he plays and if he's any addition?

Nowhere near good enough for any Premier Division team. Doubt he'd do much in First either.

When he signed we were expected to have this Djilali-like speedy, skilful winger but instead we got a kid who didn't want the ball. He's OK when there's 30 yards of space in front of him but put him under any sort of pressure at all and he doesn't want to know.

[redobit]

Connolly mainly played on the wings for us anytime he got a game but can play CM (which he done in a friendly), He's fit and will battle for ya but dont be expect him to be beating players galore or whiping in great crosses.

[Longfordian]

It's a significant step down he's taking to be fair so he may have more of an impact. We'll see.

[Charlie Darwin]

It's a significant step down he's taking to be fair so he may have more of an impact. We'll see.
Big boost to his age packet though.

[brendy_éire]

Rumours here that Trabzonspor have made an approach for Shane McEleney, who impressed their manager during our matches with them. Would be a great move for him if true.

[Charlie Darwin]

Great news for him if true. Pity he's defected to the beggars up north.

[brendy_éire]

Great news for him if true. Pity he's defected to the beggars up north.

He's only played U21. Plenty of time left to make the right call.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Sligo Rovers F.C. (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sligo-Rovers-FC/131278013633342?ref=stream)
Sligo Rovers winger Ryan Connolly will join Longford Town on loan until the end of the season.

Connolly makes the move to the First Division high flyers after a year with the Bit o’ Red, having made 31 appearances.

Colm McLaughlin has also left Rovers by mutual consent. He was previously part of underage teams in The Showgrounds and was a member of the senior squad.

The club wish both players well for the future and thank them for their valued contribution to Rovers.

[outspoken]

Nowhere near good enough for any Premier Division team. Doubt he'd do much in First either.

When he signed we were expected to have this Djilali-like speedy, skilful winger but instead we got a kid who didn't want the ball. He's OK when there's 30 yards of space in front of him but put him under any sort of pressure at all and he doesn't want to know.

Sounds a bit like Nkololo. Only promising thing I've heard is that he can play in the middle and get stuck in. Could help fill Salmos void.

[dong]

It's a significant step down he's taking to be fair so he may have more of an impact. We'll see.
I think he might do okay for ye actually. Must be some ability there somewhere.

[Acornvilla]

Pity he is going to spend most of the matches watching the ball fly a mile above his head so we'll probably never find out.

[Martinho II]

Last signing we got from sligo rovers was a certain Tom King in 09 and he turned out to be a super signin! give the lad a chance! at least its not his older brother Evan we are signing who was poor for us!

[Schumi]

Pity he's defected to the beggars up north.

He's been with Derry the whole time, no?





:p

[Lim till i die]

Talk on facebook of ex Limerick and Athlone player Jason Hughes moving to Limerick from Ballynanty Rovers for a fee believed to be in the region of 5.25 million pounds.

[Lim till i die]

We're also in for two Spanish centre halfs, Carel Tiofack and Gareth Bale.

[Charlie Darwin]

Talk on facebook of ex Limerick and Athlone player Jason Hughes moving to Limerick from Ballynanty Rovers for a fee believed to be in the region of 5.25 million pounds.
I assume that's excluding agents fees. Pat Dolan will be looking for his usual 65%.