SSE Airtricity League Transfers 2016

[Longfordian]

Peter McGlynn formerly of LTFC has signed for Republic FC in Sacramento in California. Meh.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Did Daryl Horgan arrive under Caufield or Dunne from Sligo.

Dunne. Think Horgan was gone to Dundalk before Caulfield turned up.

[El-Pietro]

Tommy Dunne signed Horgan. Horgan was involved in our promotion season in 2011. He left the winter Caulfield came in. John wanted to keep him. Daryl wanted trophies. Its worked out annoyingly well for him.

[Pablo Escobar]

Dunne. Think Horgan was gone to Dundalk before Caulfield turned up.

Caulfield was in the door before Horgan left, but only just.

[Nailor]

From Rover press conference, Roberto Lopes, Danny Devine, Paul Corry and Ryan Connolly presented as Hoops players.

[El-Pietro]

Conor McCormack from Derry to City. Looks like we're bulking up the squad, I don't see any players coming in who will instantly claim a first team position, though Dooley surprised me last year. We definitely look a lt stronger in midfield than last year. Losing Gearoid when we did cost us a shot at the title in the last few weeks of the season so the likes of McCormack and Keohane will help out there.

[Yossarian]

Conor McCormack from Derry to City.

I look forward to him getting sent off against Dundalk in a different jersey.

[GCdfc]

I look forward to him getting sent off against Dundalk in a different jersey.

At this stage I think he doesn't want Dundalk to lose.

[Philosophizer]

From Rover press conference, Roberto Lopes, Danny Devine, Paul Corry and Ryan Connolly presented as Hoops players.

Corry is the only one there who would instantly improve the team imho.
I saw Lopes at Bohs a lot. While he is an outstanding athlete with a superb attitude and seemingly a good leader too, he is not a v good footballer in posession. His touch and passing can be v poor. He was liked by the Bohs faithful tho coz he had a terrific engine and worked his arse off when out of posession.
Who knows maybe he can make a Chris Shields type transformation and suddenly learn how to be good on the ball but if I was a rovers fan id prefer Cregg sitting deep in midfield.

[sbgawa]

Listening to Stephen Bradley , they are all leaders and all have captained their clubs, that's the type of player we need going forward, no primadonnas ...
Hopefully more to come over the next few weeks.

[Philosophizer]

Listening to Stephen Bradley , they are all leaders and all have captained their clubs, that's the type of player we need going forward, no primadonnas ...
Hopefully more to come over the next few weeks.

Interesting. I guess Bradley's idea then is to focus on getting in excellent pro's, even if they're only decent footballers rathen than excellent ones, so as to help guide and progress the younger talents they're producing. Fair play.

[sbgawa]

Interesting. I guess Bradley's idea then is to focus on getting in excellent pro's, even if they're only decent footballers rathen than excellent ones, so as to help guide and progress the younger talents they're producing. Fair play.


How does being a leader make you "only a decent player"
Roll on next year

[Philosophizer]

How does being a leader make you "only a decent player"
Roll on next year
What?
Having leadership qualities and being a talented footballer don't always go hand in hand.
Lopes seems to have leadership qualities - he's vocal and influences those around him. But he still has poor control and passing a lot.

[outspoken]

Excellent signings for rovers. I've noticed a lot of the defenders signed up for next season though are fairly young. Great potential for the future with this team but won't run cork or dundalk close IMO. Going forward this team could be very good but more bashings from Cork won't shock me next season unless they strengthen

[sbgawa]

From what I'm hearing around the club these 4 are just the start of some big signings over the next few weeks. Time will tell I guess.

[Ezeikial]

Rovers fans must be giddy with excitement

BTW who is Daniel Devine?

[Charlie Darwin]

He was captain of Aston Villa's youth team. Had some bad knee injuries and retired. Was playing ball in the LSL but obviously is well enough to give it another go.

[oriel]

The only one to really stand out from the 4 for me, is Paul Corry, I see he signed a 3 year deal too. Good move, decent player.

McCormack with Cork should be fun.

[outspoken]

Corry on paper is a great signing but obviously you have to question if he's over his injury problems and if his attitude will be right, it often isn't when players come back from England.

[patrickccfc]

Danny Morrissey leaves City. I'm sure won't be long before Limerick announce his signing. Smashing player who has been unfortunate with injuries after a great partnership with Kilduff a few years back. I'm sure he'll thrive with Limerick

[nigel-harps1954]

Drogheda in: Gavin Brennan

[outspoken]

Drogheda in: Gavin Brennan

Surprise surprise

[disgruntled]

Drogheda in: Gavin Brennan

To be followed by several others of the clan no doubt :o
Sounds like a tv program.
"The Return of the Brennans"

[outspoken]

Longford out
Phillip Gannon - God have mercy on whatever club he spoofs his way into. One of the worst midfielders to ever wear the red and black.

[Martinho II]

Longford out
Phillip Gannon - God have mercy on whatever club he spoofs his way into. One of the worst midfielders to ever wear the red and black.

exactly. the only town player I have ever seen to have a go at the support! if you were any good you would understand why.

[sbgawa]

Shamrock Rovers in Darren Meenan from Dundalk and also resigned Simon Madden

[Dodge]

Longford out
Phillip Gannon - God have mercy on whatever club he spoofs his way into. One of the worst midfielders to ever wear the red and black.

Think he's going to Bohs

[Ezeikial]

Thanks for the good work at Dundalk & Good Luck to Darren Meenan at Rovers

I'm amused by Stephen Bradley's comment on the club website

"We have got one of the best wingers in the country in Darren Meenan. His record over the last five-six years shows that,"

He is about to complete his 4th season with Dundalk (2016 being his least effective one). In 2012 he had a poor single season with St Pats while he hardly set the league alight during the previous season with UCD.

Darren has been very effective for perhaps 3 of the last 5-6 seasons. He is now 30 years old.

Are his best days behind him? Time will tell

[Charlie Darwin]

Manager talking up player shock

[Ezeikial]

Manager talking up player shock

It's probably just that Darren has been trying hard to impress him and the Rover hierarchy for the last 5-6years


Originally said by Stephen Bradley
It’s everyone’s cup final when Rovers come to town, every player playing against Rovers wants to show that they can play for us, and want to impress us. To be fair, our lads have stood up to that and done very well.
“Every other player gives that extra 5 to 10% against us, I saw this happen as a player and now I’m seeing it again as a manager.”

[Charlie Darwin]

I have to be honest. I don't spend as much time reading what Stephen Bradley says as you do, so I'll defer to your greater knowledge.

[Longfordian]

Think he's going to Bohs

Pat Flynn, as a confirmed Rovers fan, was giving him stick on Twitter so would assume that's where he's off to all right. He has ability he's just very yellow.

[outspoken]

Think he's going to Bohs

My God the NBB will have him for breakfast

[Ezeikial]

I have to be honest. I don't spend as much time reading what Stephen Bradley says as you do, so I'll defer to your greater knowledge.

He's great craic. You could do worse then check out his occasional gems here: http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/

[sbgawa]

Amazing how much interest other regional clubs have in rovers

[sbgawa]

Can't ever remember myself quoting another manager. Could be wrong

[Ezeikial]

Amazing how much interest other regional clubs have in rovers

In general Rovers have flown below the radar since 2011. Having headcases like Gavin Brennan, Gary McCabe, Kilian Brennan and Danny North has always attracted interest; the recent annual implosions and Placid Casual's regular bouts of apoplexy also keep the pot boiling

But now that Darren Meenan is signing up, it's a whole new ballgame of excitement

[Ezeikial]

Can't ever remember myself quoting another manager. Could be wrong

In your lifetime or since you joined foot.ie in August?

[sbgawa]

Pretty much every comment I make on dundalk is positive both re europe and also re recent events on ground takeover. Since August and also for many years through good times and bad ( they would be the good years for bohs �� ) maybe take the blinkers off , the world is not so black and white

[Yossarian]

Amazing how much interest other regional clubs have in rovers

Don't tar us all with the same brush.

[Ezeikial]

Pretty much every comment I make on dundalk is positive both re europe and also re recent events on ground takeover. Since August and also for many years through good times and bad ( they would be the good years for bohs �� ) maybe take the blinkers off , the world is not so black and white

First you suggest that I have too much interest in Rovers, then that it is odd to quote what the Rovers manager said, and now I have black and white blinkers on. Strange series of posts. Perhaps you can connect the dots of your thinking for me.

[sbgawa]

Don't tar us all with the same brush.

Fair enough

[sbgawa]

First you suggest that I have too much interest in Rovers, then that it is odd to quote what the Rovers manager said, and now I have black and white blinkers on. Strange series of posts. Perhaps you can connect the dots of your thinking for me.

Think it's fairly obvious, doubt if anyone else is confused.

[ger121]

In general Rovers have flown below the radar since 2011. Having headcases like Gavin Brennan, Gary McCabe, Kilian Brennan and Danny North has always attracted interest; the recent annual implosions and Placid Casual's regular bouts of apoplexy also keep the pot boiling

But now that Darren Meenan is signing up, it's a whole new ballgame of excitement

What's the issues with McCabe? Can't stand him personally but was at Rovers for years, part of which was during a very successful period for the club. I would think Rovers fans rated him and would think of him well.

[sbgawa]

What's the issues with McCabe? Can't stand him personally but was at Rovers for years, part of which was during a very successful period for the club. I would think Rovers fans rated him and would think of him well.

No issue that I'm aware of, In general he is well liked and scores goals , but had a lot of anonymous performances when as a senior player surrounded by kids he should have been doing more during the latter half of the season.
Saying that he did have a few excellent matches , it will be interesting to see if he is resigned, Connolly and Corry would both be midfielders but we have a lot more players to sign so maybe he will still fit in.

[Philosophizer]

Always though he was a bit wasted when played in deep midfield 2. Should always be an attacking midfielder imho. The intro of corry and lopes will hooefully enable him to play further forward

[outspoken]

Shelbourne's player of the season Jack Brady has signed for Longford. He's a 19 year old goalkeeper. Interesting signing.

[Ezeikial]

Shelbourne's player of the season Jack Brady has signed for Longford. He's a 19 year old goalkeeper. Interesting signing.

Keepers Ball drives him to matches

[joey B]

Finn Harps sign Danny Morrissey formerly of Cork City!

[Olander]

Finn Harps sign Danny Morrissey formerly of Cork City!
Impressive signing by Harps - keep him fit, he'll score goals in the Premier