Transfer Rumours 201X Season

[sbgawa]

At least it seems relegation is ruled out

[brendy_éire]

Any Derry opinions on Dean Jarvis? Rumour here that he is close to signing for Dundalk..

To be announced tomorrow, we hear.
Unusual move. I wouldn't be overly concerned with it either.

[nigel-harps1954]

Sligo supposedly signing Ethan Boyle and Caolan McAleer from Harps.

McAleer already announced by Sligo

[Yossarian]

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To be announced tomorrow, we hear.
Unusual move. I wouldn't be overly concerned with it either.

He'll be back up to Massey anyway. Grimes would've have stayed only he couldn't commit to full time.

[Ezeikial]

He'll be back up to Massey anyway.

That may be the intention - but it will be up to Jarvis, assuming he signs, to put pressure on him for a place.

[sbgawa]

Sligo supposedly signing Ethan Boyle and Caolan McAleer from Harps.

Two good signings for Sligo...looks like Sligo might be putting a more competitive team together for next season

[oriel]

That may be the intention - but it will be up to Jarvis, assuming he signs, to put pressure on him for a place.


With 36 League games, Europe, FAI Cup, League Cup, there will plenty of matches for new players to feature, a decent squad with good cover in most areas is required to have a good season.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Two good signings for Sligo...looks like Sligo might be putting a more competitive team together for next season

Need to get someone who can score

[Junior Soprano]

That may be the intention - but it will be up to Jarvis, assuming he signs, to put pressure on him for a place.

I would seriously doubt he will be back up to Massey by the end of the season. Massey has been poor for the last 18 months.

[Ezeikial]

I would seriously doubt he will be back up to Massey by the end of the season. Massey has been poor for the last 18 months.

There is little doubt that Dane's form has dipped at times last season. He needs to be challenged and Jarvis is probably better equipped to do that. If the competition causes him to lose his auto place or pushes him to play better, it will justify the signing.

[Dalymountrower]

I'm sure when the dust settles bradser will have a plan.
Hopefully not just a rb but a couple more we were very thin at times last season.

Are you going to sign them, grow them or fatten them up?

[sbgawa]

Are you going to sign them, grow them or fatten them up?

Combination of all 3 plus import them

[Dalymountrower]

Combination of all 3 plus import them

They must be some advanced Lab facilities in Roadstone

[sbgawa]

Tallaght is full of advanced lab facilities :)

[mcgonigle]

Tallaght is full of advanced lab facilities :)

And yet they still can't find that winning formula 😉

[sbgawa]

We are busy stirring and adding potions.
Feeling good about next year's blend

[Ezeikial]

Aaron Greene being linked with Derry City by Derry Daily. There are not many LoI clubs that he has not played for.

I thought he was under contract for 2018 with Bray.

http://www.derrydaily.net/2017/11/25/derry-city-transfer-latest-who-is-coming-in-and-who-is-leaving/

[oriel]

Ronan Murray to Dundalk seems to be gathering pace, rumours of a 2 year contract to be agreed next week. Dlk also believed to have offered a decent cash offer to Derry for McEneff, who is under contract, not sure on any price, but I wouldn't see them selling for anything less than 50k.

[Bray Head]

Aaron Greene being linked with Derry City by Derry Daily. There are not many LoI clubs that he has not played for.

I thought he was under contract for 2018 with Bray.

http://www.derrydaily.net/2017/11/25/derry-city-transfer-latest-who-is-coming-in-and-who-is-leaving/

He's under contract with Bray for 2018 season.

[brendy_éire]

He's under contract with Bray for 2018 season.

I couldn't imagine we'd be paying money for someone. If Bray are looking to cut their wage bill, maybe he'd be let go?

[oriel]

You might have some money incoming if the rumours of Dundalk's bid for McEneff is correct.

How much would Derry price him at? 50k? Not to say that's what Dundalk would pay, but everyone has a price.

[Junior Soprano]

There has been no offer from Dundalk for McEneff...it's just made up.

[lofty9]

You might have some money incoming if the rumours of Dundalk's bid for McEneff is correct.

How much would Derry price him at? 50k? Not to say that's what Dundalk would pay, but everyone has a price.

£150,000 plus addons. The same price quoted for all our young players for prospective buyers.

[mcgonigle]

£150,000 plus addons. The same price quoted for all our young players for prospective buyers.

He meant just for McEneff, not the whole team...

[sbgawa]

If I had a pick between Greene and McEneff id go for Greene.
First world problem

[lofty9]

He meant just for McEneff, not the whole team...

McClean, Lafferty, McLaughlin, McGinn, McCourt, Holden... all 150K or more. McDermott already tempting a few clubs and may not see him here for next season. Ask Barry McNamee why he isn't playing at Brentford, Phil O'D wont sell for peanuts.

Later... I'm off for another sabbatical. :)

[Ezeikial]

If I had a pick between Greene and McEneff id go for Greene.
First world problem

I can only assume that you see Rovers as needing a striker more than a midfielder.

Aaron McEneff at 22 years is after completing a second outstanding season for Derry, scoring 9 league goals, and culminating in PFAI Team of the Year selection. He is likely to have a further significant impact in the 2018 season and may well subsequently attract cross-channel bids

Aaron Greene on the other hand is a decent journeyman who provides versatility across a number of positions (Striker, Left Wing, Left Back). About to turn 28 years, he is less likely to improve. That said, 12 league goals is decent rather than prolific. Loyalty or continuity is not a strong suite having ended successive seasons with the same club only once in the last 9 seasons:

2009 - Galway
2010 - Bohemians
2011 - Sligo
2012 - Shamrock Roversif
2013 - Sligo
2014 - St Pats
2015 - St Pats
2016 - Limerick
2017 - Bray

I would be pleased if Aaron Greene ended up in the Dundalk squad for the start of next season, but absolutely ecstatic if Aaron McEneff was there

[placid casual]

I'd be gutted if that waste of f***ing space greene ended up back up at Rovers.
McEnneff , on the other hand, looks a good prospect

[sbgawa]

Gas how different people see the same player.. We need a left winger we can't keep asking Clarke to play there.

[brendy_éire]

Gavin Peers is meant to be one of the ones signing for Derry this week.

[gael353]

That will probably be the worst signing you will ever make. Chancing it for years at sligo (sorry Sligo fans but he was) last year at pats he was a disgrace. Always knew we had a chance when he played

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

One of the best centre backs in the league for 5 or 6 years. Just not recently. Never really recovered from doing his cruciate in 2013 Cup final.

[dong]

One of the best centre backs in the league for 5 or 6 years. Just not recently. Never really recovered from doing his cruciate in 2013 Cup final.

Agree. He lost a yard of pace which he couldnt afford to lose and became a liability in some games if he was up against a pacy striker. Hard to see him adding much to a top squad now.

[redobit]

That will probably be the worst signing you will ever make. Chancing it for years at sligo (sorry Sligo fans but he was) last year at pats he was a disgrace. Always knew we had a chance when he played

Ya he was a complete chancer. He chanced his way to a League title, 3 FAI cups, a League Cup and a Setanta Cup while playing in the Showgrounds. And was captain on and off during all that time.

[outspoken]

Ya he was a complete chancer. He chanced his way to a League title, 3 FAI cups, a League Cup and a Setanta Cup while playing in the Showgrounds. And was captain on and off during all that time.

Yep that’s a ridiculous comment but as said above he’s never recovered from that horrendous injury in 2013, would be a dreadful signing for Derry.

[Philosophizer]

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/dundalk-expected-to-announce-signing-of-galway-united-striker-36359636.html

Dundalk closing in on Ronan Murray, according to Dan McDonnell.

Signing him and Hoban would be great business. I was sure one of them would have been snapped up by Cork.

[sbgawa]

The sun has Ethan Boyle as going to Rovers, well Harps fans is he any good?

[Pablo Escobar]

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/dundalk-expected-to-announce-signing-of-galway-united-striker-36359636.html

Dundalk closing in on Ronan Murray, according to Dan McDonnell.

Signing him and Hoban would be great business. I was sure one of them would have been snapped up by Cork.

I think we tried to sign both of them.

I'd have been more interested in Murray tbh. Hoban has not exactly set the world alight in his time in England. We do still need to sign a striker though.

[Ezeikial]

I'm sure when the dust settles bradser will have a plan.
Hopefully not just a rb but a couple more we were very thin at times last season.

Your faith in Bradser is commendable....


The sun has Ethan Boyle as going to Rovers, well Harps fans is he any good?

....and will be tested if Ethan Boyle is the plan

[oriel]

Murray has not signed yet so nothing for sure until he does, looking likely though.

Agree on Hoban in England, but he still scored 6 or 7 in his time over there, may not be much but its a very tough league, and as much as we don't like to compare to that level (league 2) most clubs there are a lot stronger than most of our PD. Cork, Dundalk, and possibly Rovers / Derry exempted.

[PartySaint]

The sun has Ethan Boyle as going to Rovers, well Harps fans is he any good?

They have Madden, Dean Clarke and Ian McLoughlin linked with us today.

[Mr A]

The sun has Ethan Boyle as going to Rovers, well Harps fans is he any good?

I like him as a player. A bit raw and can be positionally suspect but a good athlete and strong in the air. Versatile too. Was in a full Ireland U21 squad at one stage while with us. Best of luck to him. We missed him badly in the final weeks of the season.

[sbgawa]

Your faith in Bradser is commendable....



....and will be tested if Ethan Boyle is the plan


Breaking news ...............Ezeikial thinks Rovers on the wrong track.........Pope declares God exists and following the setting of the sun tonight it will become dark.

[sbgawa]

I like him as a player. A bit raw and can be positionally suspect but a good athlete and strong in the air. Versatile too. Was in a full Ireland U21 squad at one stage while with us. Best of luck to him. We missed him badly in the final weeks of the season.

I like the strong in the air bit........, recurring problem for us last season was conceding to many goals from corners / free kicks and not scoring enough at the other end from the same. Dave Mc was our top scorer with the head (I reckon) last season and he might struggle for a spot next season with Finn and the two Bolgers in the middle.

[nigel-harps1954]

Ethan Boyle is a raw talent, but one who will keep improving. He's only turning 21 in January and has already three and a half seasons as a senior player under his belt.

As Mr.A says, he's a big fella, strong in the air, and very versatile. I've said elsewhere, but to me, he's a little bit similar to John O'Shea. He's not the most technically gifted, but is versatile and gives you a raw energy, busts a gut every game, and won't shy away from any tackle. Good at right back, centre mid, and I see him potentially as a centre back.

[Olander]

If Ethan Boyle is a direct replacement for Simon Madden, Rovers are in serious trouble.

Madden has more football in his little finger.

[Ezeikial]

Breaking news ...............Ezeikial thinks Rovers on the wrong track.........

Not necessarily, the Sun could have it wrong

But if Bradser intends to replace a cultured full back like Simon Madden with a raw athlete like Ethan Boyle, that is certainly the wrong track

[nigel-harps1954]

Not necessarily, the Sun could have it wrong

But if Bradser intends to replace a cultured full back like Simon Madden with a raw athlete like Ethan Boyle, that is certainly the wrong track

He was confirmed to Shamrock Rovers in the past half hour.

[Ezeikial]

He was confirmed to Shamrock Rovers in the past half hour.

It just gets better


it is understood the Tallaght side had to pay relegated Harps around €8,000 in compensation because of the player’s age.
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/1862761/shamrock-rovers-sign-ireland-under-21-international-ethan-boyle-from-finn-harps/

[nigel-harps1954]

It just gets better


https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/1862761/shamrock-rovers-sign-ireland-under-21-international-ethan-boyle-from-finn-harps/

I don't see what's funny about this. Boyle has serious potential to step up. He's only 20. He's won young player of the year two years running at Harps. He's worth an awful lot more than €8,000.