Transfer Rumours 2015

[placid casual]

plenty of pats fans with opinions on Rovers.
i'm curious to know whats your opinion of bucko signing 3 Rovers cast offs into the pats league winning team , and thus you end up fighting for 3rd place the following season with the same Rovers team you seem feel free to mock.

rumours this week in the pats - Rovers love in is :
bermo, fagan & forrestor(dunno why) to Rovers.
Mcabe , Finn & killduff to Inchicore

[Charlie Darwin]

I'll personally be disappointed if Rovers and Pats don't swap at least 10 players this season. This bromance can only get stronger.

[Dodge]

plenty of pats fans with opinions on Rovers.
i'm curious to know whats your opinion of bucko signing 3 Rovers cast offs into the pats league winning team , and thus you end up fighting for 3rd place the following season with the same Rovers team you seem feel free to mock.


Considering Buckley has finished ahead of Rovers every year he's managed Pats, I think most are OK with his judgement on their players. None of those signed this year were more than squad players and weren't the reason Pats didn't win the league. Not forgetting that his signing of Brennan from Rovers the previous season may have been the one that pushed Pats over the hump to the title

[Ezeikial]

None of those signed this year were more than squad players and weren't the reason Pats didn't win the league.

The failure to sign decent centre backs was probably the single biggest flaw for St Pats.

[dundalkfc10]

Considering Buckley has finished ahead of Rovers every year he's managed Pats, I think most are OK with his judgement on their players. None of those signed this year were more than squad players and weren't the reason Pats didn't win the league. Not forgetting that his signing of Brennan from Rovers the previous season may have been the one that pushed Pats over the hump to the title

Seems Rovers fans are a bit ****ed off as a "small team/club" (their words) Pats, have been far better than Rovers since they told us they would dominate Irish football!

Dublins rankings now are
1. Pats
2. Rovers
3. Bohs

Must be hard for them!

[outspoken]

The Kilduff to Pats rumour has been around a while now & the most recent one is that Folan from Limerick after our attempt to get him in the window failed.
As for those leaving the annual Bermo to Rovers talk has started we had the same thing with Kenna for two years and he went eventually so this could be the year Bermo jumps.The outs IMO will be Quigley (lazy) , Oman (should retire) Foran (poor season).

Whispers of Oman to Longford going around, hope it's not the case, he's finished IMO

[PartySaint]

Seems Rovers fans are a bit ****ed off as a "small team/club" (their words) Pats, have been far better than Rovers since they told us they would dominate Irish football!

Dublins rankings now are
1. Pats
2. Rovers
3. Bohs

Must be hard for them!

In fairness I'm 26, Pats have probably finished ahead of Rovers about 20 of those years. It's normality for most of us.

[Longfordian]

Whispers of Oman to Longford going around, hope it's not the case, he's finished IMO

One of those players I've always half expected to end up with us at some stage after he's run out of other/better options. I've seen very little of him in recent years but reports have not been encouraging.

[pineapple stu]

Benson and O'Donnell the most likely to be leaving the Bowl over pre-season, regardless of Friday's result.

Anyone want to call dibs?

[Charlie Darwin]

I'd take Benson at Rovers. O'Donnell would make more sense as a reserve keeper than Gary Rogers, even though Hyland is OK.

[bluewhitearmy]

Benson and O'Donnell the most likely to be leaving the Bowl over pre-season, regardless of Friday's result.

Anyone want to call dibs?

Heard weeks ago we were after Benson was he there while Russell was?

[pineapple stu]

He was, yeah.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'd be surprised if he went to Limerick. I think he can do better (European football anyway)

[PartySaint]

He was, yeah.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'd be surprised if he went to Limerick. I think he can do better (European football anyway)

Bucko was at the game last night maybe having a look at someone.

[TonyD]

The failure to sign decent centre backs was probably the single biggest flaw for St Pats.

Yep. Though we had injury problems in defence too, If we'd kept O'Brien, Browne, Hoare and Bermingham on the pitch for most of the season we'd have been better I think. Bolger coming back in and Fahey moving forward towards the end of the season helped too. Looking forward to seeing our best 11 play in the cup final. I'd back us to beat any team in the country when that team starts.

[outspoken]

Bucko was at the game last night maybe having a look at someone.

Too be fair all the vultures were out looking to pick the bones last night including Owen Heary. Any talent at all at UCD will be plucked away in the off season

[GCdfc]

The following aren't going anywhere: Darren Meenan, Chris Shields, Dane Massey, David McMillan and Andy Boyle

http://www.dundalkfc.com/quintet-sign-on-for-2015/

[Charlie Darwin]

The following aren't going anywhere: Darren Meenan, Chris Shields, Dane Massey, David McMillan and Andy Boyle

http://www.dundalkfc.com/quintet-sign-on-for-2015/
Who was already contracted for next year, just Horgan?

[Dodge]

Too be fair all the vultures were out looking to pick the bones last night including Owen Heary. Any talent at all at UCD will be plucked away in the off season

From what I've seen that won't be many

[dundalkfc10]

Who was already contracted for next year, just Horgan?

Yes think so. Hoban has also said if hes playing in Ireland next year it will be 100% at Dundalk (hope nobody in UK wants him)

[bluewhitearmy]

He was, yeah.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'd be surprised if he went to Limerick. I think he can do better (European football anyway)

I said the same when I heard it tbh.

[poster]

Rogers is linked with Shams every off season. He'll be going from us anyway I'd say, supposedly got a gah job in Meath so a Dundalk/Dublin team makes sense and seeing as we're cutting back there's no point in paying the high wages he gets when there's not a huge difference in him and Brush.

I do not agree.

[ATFC-1887]

Towell playing for Cardiff u21s today vs Chelsea u21s2179

[Town Legend]

We've signed Paul Skinner from Athlone.

[Ezeikial]

We've signed Paul Skinner from Athlone.

Relegation threatens

[Longfordian]

Relegation threatens

Ah he's not that bad from what I can recall of him. We need another keeper as Bennion has retired and there's not that many good ones that we could get.

[Charlie Darwin]

Devaney, Corcoran and Ward have all signed for Sligo, and Heary says Beattie has also agreed terms.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1SgntnCQAAz-LB.jpg

[Battery Rover]

Ah he's not that bad from what I can recall of him. We need another keeper as Bennion has retired and there's not that many good ones that we could get.

Good shot stopper but can have a problem with crosses

[White Horse]

Best of luck to Wardy. Opportunities were very limited at Oriel, he'll be appreciated at Sligo, they like a good player there.

[ATFC-1887]

Not too bothered about him leaving. Done well in the first division with us, but started terribly in the Premier and eventually got dropped for Ryan Coulter who was fantastic for us.

[delboyderis]

Partly guessed that rory would go.best of luck to whoever signs him.folans form this season was bound to attract suitors.barry ryan would be a big loss,has been one of the leagues best keepers.if oji wants two years the club should sign him,he is a solid defender.djilalli didnt last long?he isnt a bad player.will be interesting to see who martin russel gets in.just watch this space.

[Town Legend]

Skinner has probably signed to be back up for Hunt.

[CityRebel]

Will Stephen McFail be re-signing with Shams?

[dundalkfc10]

Brain Gartland signed for Dundalk aswell today according to the rumours about the town

Will be announced tomorrow (at the Parade) or Monday morning I assume

Id imagine a few more will be announced over weekend/monday aswell, Gannon, Mountany and O Donnell

[Charlie Darwin]

Will Stephen McFail be re-signing with Shams?
He said Nutsy has asked him to come back and he expects to be here next season. Kenna is the only player currently contracted for next year.

[oriel]

I was very surprised at the lack of impact McPhail made all season to be quite honest. I was expecting him to be one of the top players, he was nowhere near that level from what I saw. He had some decent games but overall he gave the impression of someone's drifting.

[Charlie Darwin]

He was poor more or less up until Nutsy arrived. Apart from the odd game, he was just slow and I think didn't take enough responsibility as a senior player. He also has injury problems and a fatigue condition, but he barely missed a game in the final 1/3 of the season so hopefully with a good break behind him he'll hit the ground running next year.

[ATFC-1887]

Liam Miller meant to be signing for Cork City.

[Charlie Darwin]

Liam Miller meant to be signing for Cork City.
The disappointment when Cork announce their big signing tomorrow morning as Denis Behan.

[cobhlad]

The disappointment when Cork announce their big signing tomorrow morning as Denis Behan.
Denis is the new player/manager at Crosshaven this year so wouldn't expect it. Probably either North or Miler

[Dalymountrower]

Devaney, Corcoran and Ward have all signed for Sligo, and Heary says Beattie has also agreed terms.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1SgntnCQAAz-LB.jpg
Heary said he would be happy if they played for"the jersey" , Bohs had offered them a sock, so no competing with that buying power.

[Kick-off]

shane duggan going back to city according to his fb page great signing also Karl Sheppard and Danny Morrissey and Iain turner going to limerick is rumour on leeside

[Trevor Carey]

shane duggan going back to city according to his fb page great signing also Karl Sheppard and Danny Morrissey and Iain turner going to limerick is rumour on leeside

Link to his FB page/comment?

Shepphard linked strongly with Cork City.

[sullanefc]

Devaney, Corcoran and Ward have all signed for Sligo, and Heary says Beattie has also agreed terms.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1SgntnCQAAz-LB.jpg
Who is the scobe on the left? Looks like Damo from Damo & Ivor.

[pineapple stu]

Keith Ward.

[Jofspring]

shane duggan going back to city according to his fb page great signing also Karl Sheppard and Danny Morrissey and Iain turner going to limerick is rumour on leeside

Shane signed a two year contract with us when he signed last season so would be surprised with that. Only way around that is maybe a deal made between the two clubs for some kind of a swap.

http://www.limerickfc.ie/new-signing-duggan-joins-hometown-club

[oriel]

That 'scobe' (Keith Ward) will be an excellent signing for Sligo if he can retain and keep himself fit. He's a very tidy player who can operate perfectly as a play maker or on the wing. His best role would probably be play maker in the middle. He was very popular with Dundalk, but never really got a look in after his bad injury mid season 2013, hopefully he'll get a chance to show his talent now.

For anyone who doesn't know he immediately sought after a well known popular young supporter who was in a wheelchair at the time after the EA Sports final (he played 45 mins, turned out his last action with us) and gave up his medal.

[Dalymountrower]

Keiths a good lad and a classy midfielder, would have loved to see him coming bacl to Bohs.

[pineapple stu]

He wasn't at Bohs before was he?

[CityRebel]

Karl Sheppard has signed for City!

http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2014/11/01/karl-sheppard-signs-for-cork-city/

[White Horse]

Karl Sheppard has signed for City!

Good player, very injury prone though.