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Xlex
04/01/2005, 1:39 PM
According to the Ultras Message Board...


Mark will be signing for Culchie Bohs later this week. They offered him twice what Rovers did. The thoughts of a guaranteed non rubber cheque every week probably helped his decision.

It will be torture watching Mark get stuck in to our midfield next season. The irony of all this is that Roddy will probably sign some English players and we'll end up paying them almost as much and covering flight and / or accommodation costs.
Macy
04/01/2005, 1:46 PM
Great signing, if true. The rumour has been doing the rounds since last year anyway....
De Town
04/01/2005, 1:47 PM
According to the Ultras Message Board....

Whats the address for the MB???
Longfordian
04/01/2005, 1:53 PM
He's definitely been a target for Alan anyway so hopefully he's coming. Alan is away at the moment I think, so if it's done it'll probably be next week before he signs, again if it's done. Roddy is very keen to acquire McGovern, it was he who sabotaged the Newry move apparently, warning Newry that McGovern was a troublemaker then when they cool their interest he comes in for him, typical Roddy
Macy
06/01/2005, 1:06 PM
Looking more likely to go to Bohs it seems now. Unfortunate, but we probably can't afford to get in a bidding war with Bohs. Him and Deano would've been an excellent pairing.
Longfordian
06/01/2005, 1:13 PM
Maybe UEFA Cup/Setanta Cup football might swing it, that was one of the initial reasons he was quite interested in coming. I can't imagine Bohs would be paying a fortune either given their circumstances, but you're right we cant afford a bidding war
wws
06/01/2005, 1:27 PM
how many goals did he score last year?

never noticed him v us last year, and a post on the bohs board says something similar

mediocre to average journeymen players seem to be getting a lot more money - thats not progress
max power
06/01/2005, 1:35 PM
he is only 19.....

ws in the irish U21 squad last season, a pick for the future.
Macy
06/01/2005, 1:41 PM
never noticed him v us last year, and a post on the bohs board says something similar
In your case it was probably all the Bavaria.... Mind you I'll agree with you assessment if he goes to anyone but us. :)
wws
06/01/2005, 3:54 PM
wots with the Bavaria????

thats has me befuddled

maybe before an ireland game - but hey NEVER before during or after an eircom league match - c'mon theres protocol to be considered here!
Longfordian
09/01/2005, 9:10 PM
According to the Ultras message board Mark O'Brien's been offered €1k a week by Bohs and €800 a week by Drogs, I don't see us going near that and I wouldnt want to see us paying him that, good player though he may be.
max power
10/01/2005, 3:05 AM
According to the Ultras message board Mark O'Brien's been offered €1k a week by Bohs and €800 a week by Drogs, I don't see us going near that and I wouldnt want to see us paying him that, good player though he may be.

he will be stayin with rovers.......fact
Flea
10/01/2005, 11:23 AM
he will be stayin with rovers.......fact
Any news on the big btothemcgman ;) (Mcgovern) proposed switch to Rovers :confused:
Longfordian
10/01/2005, 11:32 AM
He's still our player at the moment anyway, no further developments yet as far as I know
Macy
12/01/2005, 9:52 AM
Spanner in the works with regard to MOB. Apparently Rovers are due and are looking for compensation. Bohs can't afford compensation, and are offering a deal involving rent of Dalymount instead.
Longfordian
12/01/2005, 12:10 PM
If he's been on pro terms for two seasons they'll be due compo alright, don't think he'll be coming our way, we've paid all the transfer fees we can afford I'd imagine, I'd be very surprised if there's fees involved for anyone else we bring in
Xlex
12/01/2005, 1:10 PM
swap McGovern! simple really.
Longfordian
12/01/2005, 1:22 PM
That was being talked about at one stage but I couldnt see Rovers accepting a straight swap
Xlex
12/01/2005, 1:56 PM
according to the Bohs supporter Chippie;

O'Brien won't be cheap either as he has turned down €800 into his hand with Longford.

he's not cheap. Must really fancy himself.
Macy
12/01/2005, 2:05 PM
he's not cheap. Must really fancy himself.
Come off it - 3 clubs fighting over him. Bohs willing to pay more obviously, just not the fee to Rovers. Besides, I read on one of the boards he's got that whole not wanting to play for a non-Dublin team thing going on as well...
Longfordian
12/01/2005, 2:16 PM
I'm surprised we offered him that much if we did offer it, probably the competition jacking the price up, good deal looming for him considering he's part time
wws
12/01/2005, 2:20 PM
great money for a largely anonymous player

value of an agent