SSE Airtricity League Transfers 2016

[nigel-harps1954]

Great signing for Harps if he can find the form he has shown at Finn Park before. By all accounts, he didn't really settle at Galway, so it'll be interesting to see if he gets a game on Friday night now. A cert to score against them, worth a tenner at the bookies.

[IsMiseSean]

Great signing for Harps if he can find the form he has shown at Finn Park before. By all accounts, he didn't really settle at Galway, so it'll be interesting to see if he gets a game on Friday night now. A cert to score against them, worth a tenner at the bookies.

Just posted in the rumours thread about Keating.
Can't say I'm overly disappointed with the departure. I can see him scoring a 90th minute winner on Friday.

[nigel-harps1954]

Just posted in the rumours thread about Keating.
Can't say I'm overly disappointed with the departure. I can see him scoring a 90th minute winner on Friday.

Never seemed to find form at Galway. Was he given a chance as an out and out striker or played mostly on the wing? Seems he was never going to get the nod ahead of Faherty anyway and not really given a fair crack at the whip up front. He'll most likely be main striker at Harps alongside Curran so will get more of a chance to do what he's capable of doing and scoring goals. Time will tell though.

[IsMiseSean]

Never seemed to find form at Galway. Was he given a chance as an out and out striker or played mostly on the wing? Seems he was never going to get the nod ahead of Faherty anyway and not really given a fair crack at the whip up front. He'll most likely be main striker at Harps alongside Curran so will get more of a chance to do what he's capable of doing and scoring goals. Time will tell though.

He was given plenty of chances up front, but seemed more interested in his hair than the ball.
I can only remember him starting on the wing once against Sligo and I think he was taken off at HT.

[dublinwanderer]

Bray signed Lee Steacy (GK) from Bohs and Kevin Lynch (Left back) from Sheriff YC

[Battery Rover]

Athlone have signed Tom O'Halloran ex UCD, Roy King former Athlone player and Colm Coss ( Tullamore Town)

[Briuk]

Extratime says Drogheda has released Cooney, A Molloy E Kirwan and Joe Jackson, that weakens them quite a lot...

Their website confirms new signing of Farragher

[disgruntled]

Cork City sign Matt Connor a keeper from Wexford.

[nigel-harps1954]

Cork City sign Matt Connor a keeper from Wexford.

Assume that means Alan Smith has left? Connor is an okay goalkeeper, nothing more.

[El-Pietro]

Assume that means Alan Smith has left? Connor is an okay goalkeeper, nothing more.

hes injured at the moment.

[outspoken]

Pats have signed some kid on loan from Everton I think. Sorry I can't be more detailed by I'm extremely hungover

[Charlie Darwin]

Pats have signed some kid on loan from Everton I think. Sorry I can't be more detailed by I'm extremely hungover
Thomas Kinsella I assume.

[nigel-harps1954]

Thomas Kinsella I assume.

Steven Kinsella?

[Charlie Darwin]

Yeah, that's the one.

[Martinho II]

We have signed some Yann Mvita Nkelu from French club Coulommierrs Brie Football Club.

Rather helpfully the club neglected to give us further details on this signing. This has the makings of George Weahs first cousin that signed for Southampton in 1995 Cant remember his name but he didnt last too long as he was crap!

[gufcfan]

Major signing my back side. Not even any stats for him online.

[nigel-harps1954]

That club play in the equivalent of a Saturday league reserve division.

Brilliant 'major signing' that one.

[Mr A]

The media officer was probably told he was a massive signing and paraphrased.

In fairness he is massive.

On the other hand his last club is named after cheese.

[Longfordian]

That club play in the equivalent of a Saturday league reserve division.

Brilliant 'major signing' that one.

He was only with them from May until now. Probably his local club. Played in the Slovenian premier division for two seasons before that. Or was at the club anyway no idea how often he played. NK Domzale I think they're in the Europa League this year.

[gufcfan]

The media officer was probably told he was a massive signing and paraphrased.

In fairness he is massive.

He might be massive, but "major signing"? They're giving Athlone a run for their money

[Longfordian]

Formerly of Wolves u18s as well according to this

http://www.transfermarkt.com/yann-mvita/profil/spieler/356582#ath

[Briuk]

Money is huge in France on 5th or 6th tiers you can find professional players getting paid over 1k a month training 3 evenings a week only

[GC13]

Money in France is good, standard is good, facilities are good standard of living etc why Longford or indeed Ireland - I'm sure we would all appreciate good players coming into the league so lets hope the young lad does well

[outspoken]

could have been playing Sunday league in France for all we know

[GC13]

Drogheda Utd signed Gareth McCaffrey from Shamrock Rovers - they need a goal scorer if they are to secure a play-off position - anyone know much about him?

[vinnie]

He's a lively lad who will give his all, never really got a chance at Rovers, anytime I seen him play he looked like he could be a decent player if he was given a run of a few games, his attitude also seemed good. I think he'll be an excellent signing for Drogheda

[GC13]

Good to hear Vinnie, average age of Drogheda squad is around 22yrs so a bright prospect for them based on your overview!

[gufc2000]

Galway United In:

Sam Ramsbottom (Tranmere Rovers)

[WoodquayBoy]

Another keeper - does Dunne not realise you can only play 1 in goals at any one time?

[SalvadorSanchez]

Another keeper - does Dunne not realise you can only play 1 in goals at any one time?
BAM! Dunne has a "Jones" for signing keepers... not so much with centre midfielders or wide players... I know our current keeper is no world beater but changing our keeper won't make that much of a difference...

[IsMiseSean]

Seems to be a bit of a waste off the budget considering Gleeson & Horgan are already covering for Winn. Unless of course one is leaving.
If the new lad comes in and sits on the bench until the end of the season it's ridiculous.

[gufcfan]

Seems to be a bit of a waste off the budget considering Gleeson & Horgan are already covering for Winn. Unless of course one is leaving.
You say that as if you think they are all on FT wages or even on wages.


If the new lad comes in and sits on the bench until the end of the season it's ridiculous.
Unless Winn plays out of his skin (in which case the signing will have had the desired outcome anyway), Ramsbottom will be getting a chance soon.

Anecdotally, some Tranmere fans thought it was a strange move to release him as he looked like he could have been a future #1 for them.

[IsMiseSean]

If the budget is tight why pay this lad and I'm guessing we're putting him up in Galway to sit on the bench. Use that money on an outfield player.
Gleeson & Horgan can cover the bench.

[Olander]

If the budget is tight why pay this lad and I'm guessing we're putting him up in Galway to sit on the bench. Use that money on an outfield player.
Gleeson & Horgan can cover the bench.
What sort of stupid assumption is that? Who says we're signing this lad to sit on the bench? Also, who's to say that we won't be signing a few outfield players in the coming days?

Horgan is the U19 keeper, Gleeson is there as cover (work commitments), both are amateurs and don't provide real competition for Conor Winn.

[WoodquayBoy]

But why the hell sign another bloody keeper when it is up the field where we need strengthening? We see 3 midfielders depart in July, so we react by signing a fourth goalkeeper? I mean seriously, give me strength. We need goals up front, we need creativity in midfield, and they should be the priority. Yes, it would be lovely to have a goalkeeper who can actually catch the ball, but as a first signing?????

[Olander]

But why the hell sign another bloody keeper when it is up the field where we need strengthening? We see 3 midfielders depart in July, so we react by signing a fourth goalkeeper? I mean seriously, give me strength. We need goals up front, we need creativity in midfield, and they should be the priority. Yes, it would be lovely to have a goalkeeper who can actually catch the ball, but as a first signing?????
I wouldn't say our goalkeeper is the answer tbh, so I'm happy enough to see another keeper come in and provide competition, provided other positions are also strengthened. I don't see what the big fuss is about it.

Maybe it wasn't feasible to bring in the outfield players he's after before the goalkeeper and it will take more time. I'd rather we waited to get the correct players, rather than rushing into the signings of priority positions with players of lesser quality. I'm sure if he could sign the players he is after, he would have them in. Keating is a striker btw, not a midfielder.

[gufcfan]

But why the hell sign another bloody keeper when it is up the field where we need strengthening? We see 3 midfielders depart in July, so we react by signing a fourth goalkeeper? I mean seriously, give me strength. We need goals up front, we need creativity in midfield, and they should be the priority. Yes, it would be lovely to have a goalkeeper who can actually catch the ball, but as a first signing?????

Give ME strength.

There's two more signings on the way. Signings happen when they happen. You're basically giving out that they are not happening in a certain order.

Keating wasn't wanted and isn't a midfielder. Foley was never match fit. Sullivan of course was a loss.

García looks like he might fit in well, he was probably the only one at the races in Ballybofey.

You're basing your argument on the assumption that Ramsbottom has been signed instead of strengthening elsewhere, of which there is no evidence.

[Olander]

There's two more signings on the way.

I hope that's true, we could do with a central midfielder, winger and maybe even another striker. I would settle for a good central midfielder and a winger however.

[WoodquayBoy]

There's two more signings on the way. Signings happen when they happen.

I hope so - but even if there are, I fail to see the logic in signing a fourth goalkeeper. Keating absolutely no loss, but Sullivan was and then we also lost the cover for him that Foley would have provided.

[WoodquayBoy]

I'd rather we waited to get the correct players, rather than rushing into the signings of priority positions with players of lesser quality. I'm sure if he could sign the players he is after, he would have them in. Keating is a striker btw, not a midfielder.

Rushed? The window closes in a week, it's been open for the past 3 weeks. Hardly 'rushed'. But why sign a keeper at all? And I know Keating is allegedly a striker, but he played on the wing quite a bit for us. Well, played is a bit strong - lined out might be more accurate

[Olander]

Rushed? The window closes in a week, it's been open for the past 3 weeks. Hardly 'rushed'. But why sign a keeper at all? And I know Keating is allegedly a striker, but he played on the wing quite a bit for us. Well, played is a bit strong - lined out might be more accurate
I think you got my meaning. If you have to wait to get the players you want, then so be it. I'm sure there is a reason why Dunne hasn't completed more signings by now. I wouldn't be in favour of settling for lesser players just to get players in.

I already answered your question about a keeper. I don't think Winn is the answer and if we can bring in a better keeper, I don't have any issue with that. Presumably the logic around signing a 4th keeper is very simple, maybe he's better than the other three.

[WoodquayBoy]

Presumably the logic around signing a 4th keeper is very simple, maybe he's better than the other three.

Fair enough!

[Olander]

I wouldn't necessarily look at it as signing a "4th" keeper. Horgan is playing full time with the U19s. Gleeson is essentially cover at best (with respect), it wouldn't surprise me if he leaves. Winn has some serious competition now and hopefully we can make 2-3 more signings in the next week or so and push on.

[nigel-harps1954]

Finn Harps: Out

Matt Crossan (released)
Liam Flatley (Ballinamallard)
Ryan McConnell (Ballinamallard - Loan)

[IsMiseSean]

What sort of stupid assumption is that? Who says we're signing this lad to sit on the bench? Also, who's to say that we won't be signing a few outfield players in the coming days?

Jesus relax buddy... Tommy Dunne did say "Conor Winn has been the number one, so he will probably start, barring injury.”

[Olander]

Jesus relax buddy... Tommy Dunne did say "Conor Winn has been the number one, so he will probably start, barring injury.”
I'm relaxed, it was a silly comment by yourself. I saw that quote, it makes sense, the guy has only done a week of training with the club, Dunne is hardly going to fire him straight into the starting eleven.

Winn starting tonight doesn't mean he's going to spend the rest of the season on the bench though, does it?

[IsMiseSean]

Was it a silly comment or a slight exaggeration on your part?
You can look at TD's comments in two ways.
1. Winn is No.1 and unless he gets injured/suspended he starts.
2. Ramsbottom has just come in and will be given a chance eventually.

I'd like to think Ramsbottom will be our No.1 sooner rather than later, unless of course he turns out to be worse than Winn.

[Olander]

Was it a silly comment or a slight exaggeration on your part?
You can look at TD's comments in two ways.
1. Winn is No.1 and unless he gets injured/suspended he starts.
2. Ramsbottom has just come in and will be given a chance eventually.

I'd like to think Ramsbottom will be our No.1 sooner rather than later, unless of course he turns out to be worse than Winn.
TBH, it was a stupid of you to suggest that he was being signed to sit on the bench. My opinion on that hasn't changed. That was your take/assumption, I wouldn't have come to that conclusion whatsoever and "option 1." never came into my mind. The guy isn't going to be thrust into the first team after doing one week of training and being out of season, that doesn't mean he's gonna warm the bench all season... He's been brought in to give Winn some proper competition.

[nigel-harps1954]

Cork City in:

Dave Mulcahy (Bohs)


I can't quite get my head around that one.

[CityRebel]

Cork City in:

Dave Mulcahy (Bohs)


I can't quite get my head around that one.

Most City fans couldn't get their heads around why we signed him a second time, let alone now a third time.