Signings and Re-signings

[bluewhitearmy]

Mike aherne on the radio this morning said lee J is very close to resigning.
And also Limerick have approached Garbhan Coughlan now playing for regional united he has probably been best player in the league this season

Ah we have been here before with Garbhan whats this his 3rd or 4th time with us if he signs? Has bags of talent and has the potential to be a special player in LOI but he has never had an impact really because his workrate is nowhere near good enough. I'll never forget him pulling out of a certain goal in Dundalk ball was between him and Dundalk defender was about 80/20 in his favour and he went nowhere near it Stuart Taylor went mental and took him off literally about 30 seconds later. One of the lads at the game said at the time it would be the last time we would see Garbhan under Taylor and I think he was right.

Maybe with a more extended run of games and with Russells style of play we might see the best of him but has he been playing as a proper striker for Regional? I wouldn't want him there for us left or right maybe. I'd love for someone to actually get the best out of him cos we would have something special if they did.

[Treaty Gooner]

What a result by the 19s last night, great for the club. Final in the markets field too.

[LK37oldskool]

Garbhan signed last night for Limerick. Anyone confirm that?

[bluewhitearmy]

Garbhan signed last night for Limerick. Anyone confirm that?

Not true I was told.

[osarusan]

He was going to sign but was afraid of a paper cut so pulled out.;)

[LFC Blue]

Lee Jay Lynch signs. Brilliant news.

[bluewhitearmy]

Top news him and Duggy were the massive ones imo.

[bluewhitearmy]

Mike Aherne saying on Twitter that their could be a signing soon.

[bluewhitearmy]

Dean Clarke gone to Rovers.

[thomas72]

Clarke a huge loss.
That's clarke turner and vinny gone club should be concentrating on attacking players from now on in midfield and backline pretty much sorted we now need creativity and goals

[Jofspring]

I'd imagine the club are working on players in a good few positions. The fact we have held onto so many as it stands is great going.

Edit: Gary Shanahan won't be one anyway.

[osarusan]

We really need a centre half and two strikers.

[bluewhitearmy]

John O'Flynn signs from Cork.

[Jofspring]

Good signing, more experience and with service should get us a few goals.

That's Mullhall and O'Flynn in now for the attack.

[blueblood]

Good signing, more experience and with service should get us a few goals.

That's Mullhall and O'Flynn in now for the attack.

Good replacements for Clarke/Turner and Faherty.

[delboyderis]

Good experienced signing once he can score a few goals and keeps fit.team is coming along nicely unlike last years preseason.

[bluewhitearmy]

Only a winger away from having a decent starting 11 for first division now.

Freddy Hall
Shaun Kelly
Paudie O'Connor
Robbie Williams
Shane Tracy
Paul O'Conor
Shane Duggan
Lee J Lynch
Chris Mulhall
John O'Flynn
New winger

Would like a more experienced CB in the squad too so Paudie isn't under too much pressure but with a decent standard winger I think that would be the strongest 11 in the league.

[Martinho II]

Only a winger away from having a decent starting 11 for first division now.

Freddy Hall
Shaun Kelly
Paudie O'Connor
Robbie Williams
Shane Tracy
Paul O'Conor
Shane Duggan
Lee J Lynch
Chris Mulhall
John O'Flynn
New winger

Would like a more experienced CB in the squad too so Paudie isn't under too much pressure but with a decent standard winger I think that would be the strongest 11 in the league.

arent Celtic after Paudie O Connor though?

[bluewhitearmy]

arent Celtic after Paudie O Connor though?

Nothing stories in paper saying they are "Keeping an eye" on him heard nothing concrete about it.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Been quiet for a few weeks. Any news/rumours?

[Jofspring]

Been quiet alright. I'd assume with all the work that went in before Christmas they took a well earned break but are back into it now. Most clubs have been quiet enough recently.

Had hoped we would pick up Lehane but he is gone to Cobh Ramblers.

[gufc2000]

Looks like Dave O'Leary won't be re-signing with us lads, I'd have expected to him by now but I guess you never know. Any more rumours linking him with ye since?

[Jofspring]

Last I had heard was the day we were playing Cork in the Under 19 final. It was around then it was rumoured he could be signing back but there hasn't been a word since.

[CraftyToePoke]

Any news of Jason Hughes ? Would you favour signing him on his displays last season, coupled with the lower level ?

[Lim till i die]

He's moved to England working playing with some local team in London afaik

[CraftyToePoke]

He's moved to England working playing with some local team in London afaik

Local park soccer or a decent level still ?

[Jofspring]

I think it's one of those conference leagues over he was already gone before last season was over.

[CraftyToePoke]

I see, fair enough.

[CraftyToePoke]

Dorking Wanderers - http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/15659/jason-hughes-signs-for-dorking-wanderers/ Fourth level in the non league pyramid, three under Conference. The man wont break sweat in that kind of company :)

[NeverFeltBetter]

Jeez, not sure that's much of a step-up from LOI First Division.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Kanyuka joins a Myanmar side. Know there won't be many crying over that move.

[CraftyToePoke]

I'll remember longer than I'd like the commentators on Limerick95 pleading he be taken off before he cost us the match v Harps.

[thomas72]

Heard that Garbhan Coughlan is signing for Limerick fc tomorrow

[gael353]

Reliably informed that a fan fav (midfielder) is a done deal. Should be announced soon

[NeverFeltBetter]

O'Leary I hope.

[LFC Blue]

Danny Galbraith I hope 😀🙈🙈

[bluewhitearmy]

I know of 3 or 4 good quality players just waiting for a call from Russell to get deals done, some been waiting since before christmas to hear back from him.

[CraftyToePoke]

I know of 3 or 4 good quality players just waiting for a call from Russell to get deals done, some been waiting since before christmas to hear back from him.

By good quality do you mean proven LOI Div 1 / Prem players ? Not picking holes in what you say, but if they are all that, why are they still without a club ? And if there are players of such quality putting off other offers till the hear definitively from Limerick / Russel, is it such a bad thing ?

[Jofspring]

If players are waiting to hear back then the club should just let them know if they don't want them.

On the other side if I was those players I'd be looking elsewhere. Certainly wouldn't hang around only to be left at a loose end.

[osarusan]

I know of 3 or 4 good quality players just waiting for a call from Russell to get deals done, some been waiting since before christmas to hear back from him.
How's the money situation this year?

I mean, unlike last year, when the budget kept getting reduced and what we could offer players kept changing, whatever amount the club has to spend, it is stable?

[Lim till i die]

The usual reliable sauces have mentioned five figures.

We should really, really, be finishing off the squad soon. :ball:

[bluewhitearmy]

By good quality do you mean proven LOI Div 1 / Prem players ? Not picking holes in what you say, but if they are all that, why are they still without a club ? And if there are players of such quality putting off other offers till the hear definitively from Limerick / Russel, is it such a bad thing ?

All of them would be comfortably better than first division standard. They are talking to other clubs but want to see could they get in with Limerick cos they see good things coming in the future. And on the waiting thing when more then one lad is told before christmas by a manager that he will be contacted in a few days to have still not heard a single thing by this stage is hugely disrespectful and word travels fast in LOI last thing we want is to start getting a reputation. One of them is a winger and if Russells son is signed ahead of him I have to say I will be furious its no offence to Sean but the other lad is a far better player.


How's the money situation this year?

I mean, unlike last year, when the budget kept getting reduced and what we could offer players kept changing, whatever amount the club has to spend, it is stable?

Obviously I don't know 100% but have been informed by someone who has been very reliable in the past that this years budget is very healthy and a good chunk more than what we started last season with. Also been told that it was set very early and the only change made is that manager has been told if there is a special case he may be able to push it up a bit.

From everything I am hearing its 100% on the manager this year if things dont work out club has bent over backwards to give everything needed.

[CraftyToePoke]

All of them would be comfortably better than first division standard. They are talking to other clubs but want to see could they get in with Limerick cos they see good things coming in the future. And on the waiting thing when more then one lad is told before christmas by a manager that he will be contacted in a few days to have still not heard a single thing by this stage is hugely disrespectful and word travels fast in LOI last thing we want is to start getting a reputation. One of them is a winger and if Russells son is signed ahead of him I have to say I will be furious its no offence to Sean but the other lad is a far better player.

I do understand your point, but aren't they free to sign elsewhere without telling Limerick FC too, when you say a player has been promised he will be contacted, does that mean he was promised a contract ? Or simply told he would be contacted ?

They are only waiting on Limerick because it suits themselves to do so, would be my take on it, and only once its a definite one way or the other, should they be contacted. But agreed, don't let them waiting if its a wait for nothing, once it's a no, immediately phone them. Meanwhile I have no issues with the club keeping second and third options open on players while ruling out preferred options, that's the business or pre season and squad assembly and I welcome it when decent players will put off other clubs while Limerick FC is a possibility, because it was all my life the opposite :)

[bluewhitearmy]

I do understand your point, but aren't they free to sign elsewhere without telling Limerick FC too, when you say a player has been promised he will be contacted, does that mean he was promised a contract ? Or simply told he would be contacted ?

They are only waiting on Limerick because it suits themselves to do so, would be my take on it, and only once its a definite one way or the other, should they be contacted. But agreed, don't let them waiting if its a wait for nothing, once it's a no, immediately phone them. Meanwhile I have no issues with the club keeping second and third options open on players while ruling out preferred options, that's the business or pre season and squad assembly and I welcome it when decent players will put off other clubs while Limerick FC is a possibility, because it was all my life the opposite :)

Some were just told they would be contacted one was led to believe he would be signed. It is a good thing that they are willing to wait and see with Limerick of course. My only point is it shows a lack of respect to lads if they are told something like " I will ring you next week" and left waiting 6 or 7 weeks could easily just tell em you will get back to them without giving a specific time. You will get away with treating some players like that but if we get promoted if we wan't to get bigger names it will need to be handled better for sure.

[bluewhitearmy]

Garbhan Coughlan now on board apparently.

[Jofspring]

Another Junior player training. Lethal in front of goals so would be great to see him have a crack at LOI.

[bluewhitearmy]

Another Junior player training. Lethal in front of goals so would be great to see him have a crack at LOI.

If its Keith he has supposedly signed for 19s. Another good LOI player training too would be a great signing.

[Jofspring]

Ya he is young enough to play both. I've talked to a few experienced coaches around Limerick and all have said Keith is the best finisher they have ever seen in the Limerick.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Should be opportunities in First Division to play him for sure. Much better for a young player than being asked to go up against top teams like last year.

[da bishop]

Two local signings so no problems about that,hope they cut the mustard so to speak,coughlans having another lash at it so fair play to him....this younger guy is news to me..where,when,how....anybody?