2018 Transfers

[Ezeikial]

If Hoban is still as good as he was with Dundalk previously, then that could be one hell of a signing. Wouldn't of minded him down this way.

Personally, I think he was a bit OTT in what he said in interviews yesterday

" I got higher offers from Cork and Shamrock Rovers, but signed for Dundalk for a lot less money, because I love the new kit and I really dislike Mark McNulty and that Tomer lad"

https://twistedwave.com/audio_files/130493/73feb299f1944a792ff3b7769c7cae0d

[Dalymountrower]

Bohs have re-signed Keith Ward. And have signed JJ Lunney from Pats - looked decent every time I saw him, but still young at 19.
They've also promoted a couple more u19s - Morgan (midfielder) and Magerusan (striker).
Bohs squad looking very young already for next yr, with just a sprinkling of experienced heads - Supple, Pender, Kavanagh, Corcoran and Ward.

Dont think I noticed Lunney before, but we have a good record recently of picking up bargains from Pats.

Eoin Wearen. Rob Cornwall too, lots of experience there. That`s a really settled team, by our recent standards. Will be interesting to see if there`s enough there to challenge for fourth place and whether O` Hora and Jamie Hamilton can continue to show real progress

[Philosophizer]

Dont think I noticed Lunney before, but we have a good record recently of picking up bargains from Pats.

Eoin Wearen. Rob Cornwall too, lots of experience there. That`s a really settled team, by our recent standards. Will be interesting to see if there`s enough there to challenge for fourth place and whether O` Hora and Jamie Hamilton can continue to show real progress

Is wearing signed? Hadn't seen anything.

[Charlie Darwin]

Personally, I think he was a bit OTT in what he said in interviews yesterday

" I got higher offers from Cork and Shamrock Rovers, but signed for Dundalk for a lot less money, because I love the new kit and I really dislike Mark McNulty and that Tomer lad"

https://twistedwave.com/audio_files/130493/73feb299f1944a792ff3b7769c7cae0d
It was the bit about Dundalk only having the fourth-highest budget in the league I thought was weird.

[Ezeikial]

It was the bit about Dundalk only having the fourth-highest budget in the league I thought was weird.


He was clearly confused - that's a really crowded space already

[Dalymountrower]

Just saw that he Wearin not on the officially signed list, hopefully that will be sorted out soon enough

[PartySaint]

Lunney is an excellent signing for Bohs, he has a lot of potential, will be a tad annoying watching himself and Fuad Sule be good next season for probably next to nothing wages.

[Philosophizer]

Lunney is an excellent signing for Bohs, he has a lot of potential, will be a tad annoying watching himself and Fuad Sule be good next season for probably next to nothing wages.

i thought it was strange for Pats to let him go all right. On the few occasions I saw Pats last year he always impressed me. Good touch, fairly strong lad with good athleticism and could play a bit. And what stood out most for me is that he really seemed to work exceptionally hard, running hard and closing down. Altho maybe that's coz so many Pats lads last season looked to be going through the motions.

[nigel-harps1954]

Lunney is an excellent signing for Bohs, he has a lot of potential, will be a tad annoying watching himself and Fuad Sule be good next season for probably next to nothing wages.

I thought Sule was away off to England?

[sidcon]

I thought Sule was away off to England?

Nothing confirmed yet but Barnet are supposed to be back in for him.

[Ezeikial]

Ronan Murray to Dundalk now confirmed

http://www.dundalkfc.com/murray-becomes-lilywhite/

[El-Pietro]

First time Dundalk have beaten us in about 11 years, or 15 months or something...
Honestly disappointed we didn't get Murray, think he would have suited our style perfectly. Hope JC has a striker lined up.

[brendy_éire]

Derry have signed five players.
A Swede, a Scot, an American, a Ghanaian/English fella (youngest ever £1 million player), and Gavin Peers.

http://www.derrycityfc.net/2017/11/derry-city-welcome-five-new-players/

[IsMiseSean]

Derry have signed five players.
A Swede, a Scot, an American, a Ghanaian/English fella (youngest ever £1 million player), and Gavin Peers.

http://www.derrycityfc.net/2017/11/derry-city-welcome-five-new-players/

Aganovic was very good for Galway United a couple of seasons ago. Should be a good signing for Derry.

[SwanVsDalton]

Personally, all for Derry's Championship Manager-esque Cherno Samba approach to the transfer market. Think we've got a least two 'next Freddy Adus' on the go now.

[nigel-harps1954]

David Webster has signed for Waterford. They seem to be building a side that could end up being very competitive in the division.

[micls]

Two good forwards for Dundalk in Hoban and Murray. I'd assume that means McMillan is on the way out? Be interesting to see how they're used, and if it leads to 2 up top.

[Ezeikial]

Two good forwards for Dundalk in Hoban and Murray. I'd assume that means McMillan is on the way out? Be interesting to see how they're used, and if it leads to 2 up top.

It appears likely that David McMillan will sign for St Johnstone, but not a done deal as of this morning.

Going into last season Dundalk had David McMillan, Ciaran Kilduff and Thomas Stewart competing for the lone striker position, with Patrick McEleney at No 10.

Stephen Kenny will be trying hard to re-sign McMillan,McEleney and Benson. Depending on how that works out, it is well possible that Murray could play behind the main striker




DFC | Kenny still hoping that McMillan will stay at Dundalk FC

St Johnstone lead the chase for 28-year-old’s signature

Stephen Kenny is still hoping that David McMillan will remain at Dundalk next season despite heavy interest from Scottish outfit St Johnstone.
Speaking last week, Saints boss Tommy Wright sounded confident that he would land McMillan (https://dundalksport.ie/dfc-st-johnstone-boss-confident-of-landing-mcmillan-88f0c1c3da51) but Kenny said that as far as he was aware, no deal was in place to take the 28-year-old to Perth.
“David is in Sri Lanka and is due back this week,” he told Dundalk Sport. “I’ve had a bit of contact with him through WhatsApp but we’ll just have to wait and see.
“If he has agreed to leave then it’s not something I’m aware of because he assured me he would speak to me again and come back to me before he made any decision.”

[oriel]

I would see Murray sitting in right behind Hoban, a lot will depend on the current out of contract players and who stays and who else he gets in though. McMillan hasn't given his answer yet, but I wouldn't expect him to stay, if he does that's some forward line.

Dundalk will probably need another striker if as expected McMillan goes, whether that's a contract offer to Tommy Stewart or a new guy who knows.

Edit. Ezeikial, you read my mind !

[pineapple stu]

Cofie looks a bizarre signing for Derry. Went on strike at Burnley at age 14 when they rejected a bid from Liverpool. Done nothing of note anywhere, including Stalybridge Celtic earlier this year. Derry will be his ninth club in the last three years.

[micls]

Wouldn't have imagined Murray in that role behind the striker. Haven't seen enough of him really though.

How would Dundalk fans feel if it ends up being Hoban and Murray replacing McMillan and McEleney?

I assume this means our striker will have to come from abroad. Not really any LOI options left.

[Ezeikial]

How would Dundalk fans feel if it ends up being Hoban and Murray replacing McMillan and McEleney?

.

Either McEleney or McMillan would be a big loss. The ideal would be to retain both players along with Benson, but I think this is unlikely

[TonyD]

I thought Sule was away off to England?

Is it just me or is Sule a really strange shape ? His legs look too short for his torso. Good player though. A shame we lost him, and now Lunney to Bohs.

[Philosophizer]

Is it just me or is Sule a really strange shape ? His legs look too short for his torso. Good player though. A shame we lost him, and now Lunney to Bohs.
He is very short. But also very blocky so doesn't look like a stereotypical footballer I suppose.
About his legs looking too short, I did notice last season that he was always adjusting his shorts during games. I think he just wears his shorts really low which makes his legs look shorter...

[**FrOsTy**]

Waterford IN:

Dave Webster (Shamrock Rovers)
Garry Comerford (re-signed)

[oriel]

Waterford with a few more in might be looking at a mid table finish, but with so many new players and first year up, its going to be very difficult.

[El-Pietro]

Beattie #Signedfor2018

[nigel-harps1954]

Beattie #Signedfor2018

For who?

[Longfordian]

LTFC Out

Davy O’Sullivan :cry:

No word on where he’s going

[outspoken]

LTFC Out

Davy O’Sullivan :cry:

No word on where he’s going

You’d imagine if he does keep playing it would be with a Dublin club in the FD, can’t commit to FT football with his job.

[patrickccfc]

Where's James Doona off to? Looks a decent player from what I've seen

[sulywaterfordfc]

Where's James Doona off to? Looks a decent player from what I've seen

Tranmere reportedly

[Philosophizer]

Tranmere reportedly
Tran ****ing Mere.
Jesus Christ.

[patrickccfc]

Ha good one, no seriously where's he going?

Tranmere..... Christ

[RathfarnhamHoop]

Stephen McGuinness signed for Cabinteely. Seriously strange transfer for him

[nigel-harps1954]

That's a mad signing for them. Statement of intent having held onto Marty Waters too. Dark horses for a play-off possibly.

[GC13]

McGuinness played at Bray for 5 seasons 3yrs with the 19's and 2yrs with the first team - most of the Cabo staff are ex Bray, Devlin gave him his first senior start, he lives in Wicklow so probably had an influence on his decision, he's still very young for a keeper at 22yrs and has 101 league games under his belt (playing 3yrs Premier Div & 1yr First Div)

[RathfarnhamHoop]

James Doona has announced he's leaving rovers. Sad to see him go but i can understand his reasons and wish him all the best

[total hoofball]

That's a mad signing for them. Statement of intent having held onto Marty Waters too. Dark horses for a play-off possibly.
They've a few quid under their belt can see other decent players ending up there for next season

[sbgawa]

Cabo are very ambitious and there's a good few lads involved who have a few bob. If bray go bust I could see them playing in the Carlisle grounds.

[Longfordian]

Davy O’Sullivan has signed for Shels. Bit gutted with that to be honest. Can only assume it’s better for him travel wise.

[Bray Head]

Cabo must have increased their playing budget for next year. They only paid 3 or 4 players last year. Marty Waters and Stephen McGuinness are definitely premier division standard. Great for Cabo to have signed them as I'm sure they must have had offers from premier division clubs. The First division will be very competitive next year.

[RathfarnhamHoop]

Byrne, Horgan, and Bone all announced as resigned today. Happy with that

[sbgawa]

Yes agree, Luke missed a full year with injury and will get a full pre season in this year, Horgan def has promise as does Bone

[Longfordian]

Shane Elworthy (Drogheda) and Andy O’Reilly (UCD u19s) have signed for LTFC.

[ToberonaTornado]

Drogs spine gone.Have they appointed Kinsella yet?
Cosmo will be supporting the Dundalk Whitecaps soon if they keep going this road! :D

Lims lose Dean Clark to Pats.

[Kingswood Rover]

Sam Bone has masses of potential very comfortable on the ball i think he is a real prospect.

[sbgawa]

He needs a good preseason he looked heavy all last year. Completely understandable having been out while getting his cancer treatment. Even half fit he looked good. He's a midfielder though not a defender

[Martinho II]

heard Gary Cronin could be going back to his old club Drogheda Utd as mgr as he has the badges for it I believe.

[colonelwest]

Bisto has gone to Sheriff, bit of a strange one unless he's just keen to play a bit of ball over the winter to keep his fitness up.