Close Season/Pre-Season Rumours

[Dodge]

As one of the more serious posters on foot i'm hurt. :(

And this from you, the man with the biggest wind up in the history of the forum in his signature

I meant it as a compliment

[Lim till i die]

I meant it as a compliment

And I meant my response to be tongue in cheek :).





ION good news in tomorrows Star for Limerick fans according to Limerick FC Twitter.

http://www.indiavision.com/news/images/articles/2011_08/217474/u8_Shane-Long.jpg

[brendy_éire]

Glens in a spot of financial bother, again. They could well be looking to off-load some players come January.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20315645

[sheao]

Cork City unveiling a new signing in the morning. Cork's Red FM saying on twitter it is an interesting one.

[bluewhitearmy]

Cork City unveiling a new signing in the morning. Cork's Red FM saying on twitter it is an interesting one.


Gamble gone home then.

[sheao]

Gamble gone home then.


Roy O Donavan was appearently spotted in Cork shopping this afternoon.

[bluewhitearmy]

Roy O Donavan was appearently spotted in Cork shopping this afternoon.


Daryl Kavanagh, good signing imo.

[adamd164]

It's definitely Daryl Kavanagh (unless there's another to be confirmed in the morning)...http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2012/11/14/daryl-kavanagh-signs-for-city/

[Lim till i die]

Big spending Cork, moan, whinge , etc.

[El-Pietro]

nah its ok, we're not paying him, we've pointed out all the local garages to him and he'll be hitting one a week.

[Nailor]

nah its ok, we're not paying him, we've pointed out all the local garages to him and he'll be hitting one a week.

For the pies obviously :)

[oriel]

Dundalk meant to be a naming the new manager early next week, and local radio (LMFM) reported today that Stephen Kenny is the clear favourite.

[Martinho II]

Dundalk meant to be a naming the new manager early next week, and local radio (LMFM) reported today that Stephen Kenny is the clear favourite.
I heard on the grapevine that Vinny Perth will be the number two to Stephen and Stephen O'Brien will be gk coach.it will be like an old boys reunion!

[Longfordian]

Vinny and SK have been doing a bit of work together at Malahide of late apparently. Well, Kenny was doing a bit of coaching there anyway.

[Dillonman]

I heard on the grapevine that Vinny Perth will be the number two to Stephen and Stephen O'Brien will be gk coach.it will be like an old boys reunion!
So the rumours go but nothings been confirmed and we should take it with a pinch of salt until there is official confirmation as last time he was on the way down from Derry to sign for us and pulled the deal at the last minute 3 years ago.

[Rover'n'out]

Gary Rogers has just re-signed for Sligo Rovers for next season following on from Alan Keane doing so yesterday. Great news for us. Brilliant to have such solid members of the squad committing again. Hopefully a few more to be announced soon.

[SeniorBlue]

Pat Scully has been sacked by Limerick, 100% confirmed

[White Horse]

Pat Scully has been sacked by Limerick, 100% confirmed

Kiss of death winning promotion.

That would be a great job for Roddy, plenty of money to spend.

[El-Pietro]

Pat Scully has been sacked by Limerick, 100% confirmed

fantastic decision for Limerick. Ye might actually compete now. Gutted!

[Martinho II]

Pat Scully has been sacked by Limerick, 100% confirmed

whats your source as nothing has being confirmed on any of the websites yet?

[Guinney]

Pat Scully has been sacked by Limerick, 100% confirmed

That really throws a spanner into the works for Dundalk aswell.

There was plenty going around saying that Stephen Kenny is all but confirmed for the Dundalk job, now with Limerick having a vacant managers job he could be tempted there if Limerick are interested. There is a couple of people on Twitter saying that this could happen.

But as we all know don't believe anything in this league until it is confirmed.

[thomas72]

Just confirmed now on local radio scully has been sacked.

[gufc2000]

All aboard the Sean Connor bandwagon rolling into Limerick. He'll survive though, after all he's from West Belfast, which he has stated on numerous occasions

[Jofspring]

Surprised by that to be honest. Think he had a year left to go on his contract but it was mentioned during the summer it would cost nothing to get rid of him.

I suppose he is walking away at a good time for himself. He promised to get us up in a 4 year plan so he can walk away now saying he did his job.

[desaintsno.12]

Please bring back the Rodster

[nigel-harps1954]

It has high profile name written all over it. Kenny Cunningham is my guess.

[Dodge]

Nothing less than Guardiola on the wages they're paying!

[bluewhitearmy]

Kiss of death winning promotion.

That would be a great job for Roddy, plenty of money to spend.

We wont have much by prem standard im afraid.


fantastic decision for Limerick. Ye might actually compete now. Gutted!

We dont have the money to compete believe it or not.

[Lim till i die]

Early front runners for the Limerick job:

Pat Dolan, Paul Ince, Liam Buckley, Paul Cook, Kenny Cunningham, Walter Smith, Eamon Cregan, Damien Richardson, Trevor Croly, John Aldridge, Michael O'Neill, Brian Kerr, Craig Levein, Kevin Blackwell, Alan Kernaghan and Jackie McNamara.

[Longfordian]

You left out Tony Cousins. He won't come cheap, mind.

[Ezeikial]

http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/soccer/limerick-fc-sack-manager-pat-scully-1-4489482



Published on Thursday 15 November 2012 16:46

LIMERICK FC have this Thursday afternoon parted ways with manager Pat Scully.
Confirmation of the shock move came following a meeting of the board of the senior soccer club this morning.
However, details of the surprise move remain unclear. Pat Scully confirmed to Leader Sport that he has parted ways with the club, but refused to comment further.
The development comes just weeks after Scully guided the Super Blues back into the top flight of the Airtricty League.
Two weeks ago, assistant manager Mark Dempsey also parted company with the club.
Scully was appointed Limerick FC manager in March 2009 and in September 2011 (http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/soccer/limerick-fc-sack-manager-pat-scully-1-4489482#) his contract was extended by two years.
Last month, Scully’s Limerick FC were crowned First Division champions.
Earlier this weeks, Limerick’s Rory Gaffeny was named as Player of the Year at the PFAI awards.
Limerick FC also dominated the division’s 2012 Team of the Year, with five representatives - captain Pat Purcell, Shane Tracy, Joe Gamble (http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/soccer/limerick-fc-sack-manager-pat-scully-1-4489482#), Stephen Bradley, and Rory Gaffney.
The departure of Scully and Dempsey comes as speculation continues regarding Limerick’s home ground for the 2013 season.
It is understood that the club are in discussions with Thomond Park as Jackman Park required much investment to meet licensing requirements for the Premier Division.
Limerick are to return to the Markets Field, but that now appears unlikely to happen in time for the start of the new season next spring.

[brendy_éire]

Please let it be Roddy who gets the job.
We need Roddy back in the League, if only for his post-match interviews/sing-alongs on MNS.

[Bayern Munchies]

I heard a few weeks back that Scully was going to go and Declan Farmer was going to take over, don't see the sense in that and doubt it will happen but seeing as it is the rumour thread said I'd post it.

[nigel-harps1954]

Shane McFaul is on his way back to League of Ireland football according to LOI Blog.

[Jofspring]

Early front runners for the Limerick job:

Pat Dolan, Paul Ince, Liam Buckley, Paul Cook, Kenny Cunningham, Walter Smith, Eamon Cregan, Damien Richardson, Trevor Croly, John Aldridge, Michael O'Neill, Brian Kerr, Craig Levein, Kevin Blackwell, Alan Kernaghan and Jackie McNamara.

Club won't be talking to anyone till after Christmas though.

[TonyD]

Shane McFaul is on his way back to League of Ireland football according to LOI Blog.

To us, seemingly. Bermo and Sean O'Connor to Sham Rovers according to our forum.

[Jofspring]

To us, seemingly. Bermo and Sean O'Connor to Sham Rovers according to our forum.

Sean O Connor moving would be a surprise, he seems to have settled in at St.Pats this season and the football style suits him too.

[PartySaint]

Sean O Connor moving would be a surprise, he seems to have settled in at St.Pats this season and the football style suits him too.

Money and 2 year contracts talk.

[Charlie Darwin]

I would be delighted with Sean O'Connor. Bermingham too but that was expected, O'Connor is a bonus.

[brendy_éire]

Stephen McLaughlin is going to Nottingham Forest for a trial.
I don't expect him to be with us next season. If anything, bit surprised he hasn't gone across the water already.

[nigel-harps1954]

Has he anything left of a contract to run with youse or is he a free agent? Be a shame to miss out on a transfer fee.

[Acornvilla]

I'm sure he has at least two contracts.

[Mark]

Conor Kenna has resigned for the Saints.

[brendy_éire]

Has he anything left of a contract to run with youse or is he a free agent? Be a shame to miss out on a transfer fee.

He's got a year left on both contracts.

[nigel-harps1954]

Would be wonderful to get a bit of money out of McLaughlin. Big boost for the off-season if we got a few quid out of that transfer.

[Charlie Darwin]

He's got a year left on both contracts.
Hopefully youse'll get a bit of money for him then. Another player who is clearly too good for this league.

[brendy_éire]

In Simon Madden news, Decky Devine has said that other clubs have made offers to him, as well as ourselves. Madden is going to talk things over with his girlfriend (who's at UCD) and come to a decision.

[Lim till i die]

In Simon Madden news, Decky Devine has said that other clubs have made offers to him, as well as ourselves. Madden is going to talk things over with his girlfriend (who's at UCD) and come to a decision.

He'll be talking to Limerick Stephens Day (Boxing Day)

[Longfordian]

In Simon Madden news, Decky Devine has said that other clubs have made offers to him, as well as ourselves. Madden is going to talk things over with his girlfriend (who's at UCD) and come to a decision.

Whipped.

[pineapple stu]

If she gets him to play for us, it's grand!