2022 Season, Arrivals and Departures

[Longfordian]

Someone who supports a better team than mine might make a crack about it being a change from them signing donkeys.

[DCSIL]

Maybe Rovers members could do a charity sweepstake… Rovers horse wins the profits go to charity maybe the Children’s Hospital FG have never built…

[EatYerGreens]

Gambling isn't my thing personally, and it does nothing for me. I'm not against it per se, but what I am against is the huge explosion in its promotion in recent years/this century. And it's basically the Brits' fault too.

Tony Blair brought in huge liberalisation of the gambling rules in Britain in the late 1990s - despite the fact that no voters were asking to have more gambling, and Labour not havong mentioned it in their manifesto. It was done because his party were raking in donations from the gambling sector, and they obviously wanted pay-back for that. What has happened since is that gambling has gone from being a fringe activity that always existed but wasn't really mainstream to something that cynical marketing has presented as being 'just a bit of fun, for everyone, and a normal part of everyday life'. And as so often happens - where the Brits led, Ireland followed.

Gambling is so in-your-face nowadays - it's literally everywhere. And unsurprisingly issues aroud problem gambling, debt, addiction, mental health etc have increased dramatically at the same time.

Again - no-one was asking for a dramatic increase in the promotion and availability of gambling. Just the industry itself. And it bought off a British government to secure it, and then the Irish government to meekly follow suit. And now we all pour money into the coffers of those companies. Many of whom are based in tax havens, so don't even have the decency to pay full taxes in-return for it either. Absolute parasites.

I'd happily go back to the old days of gambling being there for those who want to access it, but not in your face so you literally can't get through a single day of your life without some company trying to lure you into it. But hey - here's a race horse for your favourite football club, and you can help give it a funny name too ! Quick - spend all your money on it, as it's bound to be lucky :mad:

[SeanDrog]

Good debates but suggest a thread is made for it and this goes back to signings

[WeAreRovers]

Maybe Rovers members could do a charity sweepstake… Rovers horse wins the profits go to charity maybe the Children’s Hospital FG have never built…

All profits go to the club's charity partners as outlined.

[joey B]

Pat Hoban signing back at Dundalk,big signing for them….

[Nesta99]

Gambling isn't my thing personally, and it does nothing for me. I'm not against it per se, but what I am against is the huge explosion in its promotion in recent years/this century. And it's basically the Brits' fault too.

Tony Blair brought in huge liberalisation of the gambling rules in Britain in the late 1990s - despite the fact that no voters were asking to have more gambling, and Labour not havong mentioned it in their manifesto. It was done because his party were raking in donations from the gambling sector, and they obviously wanted pay-back for that. What has happened since is that gambling has gone from being a fringe activity that always existed but wasn't really mainstream to something that cynical marketing has presented as being 'just a bit of fun, for everyone, and a normal part of everyday life'. And as so often happens - where the Brits led, Ireland followed.

Gambling is so in-your-face nowadays - it's literally everywhere. And unsurprisingly issues aroud problem gambling, debt, addiction, mental health etc have increased dramatically at the same time.

Again - no-one was asking for a dramatic increase in the promotion and availability of gambling. Just the industry itself. And it bought off a British government to secure it, and then the Irish government to meekly follow suit. And now we all pour money into the coffers of those companies. Many of whom are based in tax havens, so don't even have the decency to pay full taxes in-return for it either. Absolute parasites.

I'd happily go back to the old days of gambling being there for those who want to access it, but not in your face so you literally can't get through a single day of your life without some company trying to lure you into it. But hey - here's a race horse for your favourite football club, and you can help give it a funny name too ! Quick - spend all your money on it, as it's bound to be lucky :mad:

Charlie McCreevy's personal interest policy as a horse racing fan and a gamler. He dressed up looser restrictions and tax cuts to assist with the funding of the Irish horse racing industry. It probably did the job too really but needs reform now which could be a restrictive bill.

[oriel]

Pat Hoban signing back at Dundalk,big signing for them….

Meant to be a 3 year deal also for Hoban.

Benson meant to be also signing and possibly by tomorrow, not sure on his deal, he usually only does one year.

Dan Kelly on 2 year deal also as per local reports, but these all need to be confirmed by DFC.

[total hoofball]

I forget how the compensation is calculated but I would expect an offer similar to what Shels paid for Kane would see the deal done easily enough.
I'm clueless on calculation of development fees but Dervin is 22 out of contract and Kane is 23 under contract so I'd guess there will be a difference between both fees paid as Kane will be a straight transfer negotiation between Shels/Drogheda

[Longfordian]

Dan McDonnell was referring to it as "a compensation arrangement" for Kane in the Indo so I'm not sure he was under contract. Doesn't really matter either way I suppose.

[SeanDrog]

Drogs signed dean Williams from Shamrock Rovers - views? He was also on loan to bray and Longford.

[Longfordian]

Excellent signing for Drogheda. Looked very sharp for us, scored 6 or 7 goals in half a season I think.

[boynemunich]

Drogs signed dean Williams from Shamrock Rovers - views? He was also on loan to bray and Longford.

Supposed to be a real talent, surprised we got him permanently although it probably meant Kane's fee was spent on him. Three very solid forward options in himself, Lyons and Foley. We're in dire need of some defenders at this stage and looks like all will need to be newcomers. Who that leaves available I'm not sure ?

[SeanDrog]

Supposed to be a real talent, surprised we got him permanently although it probably meant Kane's fee was spent on him. Three very solid forward options in himself, Lyons and Foley. We're in dire need of some defenders at this stage and looks like all will need to be newcomers. Who that leaves available I'm not sure ?

Yep forwards look exciting and with Markey feeding them it looks promising. I fully agree on back line, I was hoping we might retain some of the lads but as time goes on it’s looking more and more unlikely.

[sbgawa]

Williams is a great signing for drogs. He needs someone up alongside him as he is a bit small on his own and bradser normally plays with 1 up top. Think he will do well for u

[Martinho II]

For a man who only played for us since end of August Dean Wiliams was our top scorer with seven. I was quite impressed with him. Think he will do well for Drogs. Not a surprise that DD recommended him to Drogheda. He scored a cracker in his last home appearance v Waterford!

[SeanDrog]

For a man who only played for us since end of August Dean Wiliams was our top scorer with seven. I was quite impressed with him. Think he will do well for Drogs. Not a surprise that DD recommended him to Drogheda. He scored a cracker in his last home appearance v Waterford!

Thx guys , great to get some feedback on him - I just found a few YouTube videos of some of his goals - looks a real striker - good free kick too.

[2 Year Contract]

Dean Williams is a good prospect up front. He’s developed a nack of scoring against Pats. Played against us for Bray in the cup in 2019 and scored, then when he went to Longford in the summer scored in both Inchicore and Longford against Pats

[oriel]

Pat Hoban signing back at Dundalk, big signing for them….

That's confirmed as a 3 year deal now, and if ever one immediate (of many) positives of p6 leaving springs to mind......

[Nesta99]

That's confirmed as a 3 year deal now, and if ever one immediate (of many) positives of p6 leaving springs to mind......

Just imagine keeping Duffy, Patching and Cleary if they were offered multi year contract extensions early on. Down side to that would have been Abib, Zahibo and Han on multi year contracts and maybe stuck with them - if new owners had had to buy even just Zahibo out of his contract it could have been a harder sale.

[Demesne Lad]

Hibs keen not just on Sligo's Johnny Kenny, but also Darragh Burns, now managed at Pat's by a former Hibs player. (Edinburgh Evening News, 17 Dec).

[patsdad]

Unless crazy money is on offer Pats won’t be selling Burns.

[Longfordian]

What do Pats make of him supposedly being a guest of Hibs for their game? Seems like bad form if he's not allowed to talk to them.

[D24Saint]

What do Pats make of him supposedly being a guest of Hibs for their game? Seems like bad form if he's not allowed to talk to them.

Sounds like tapping up to me.

[Jack B]

I find it a bit weird, not even with my Pats hat on the kind of open schmoozing of players before the team has even made a bid for them or anything like that. Suppose it's just the nature of our league being as small as it is that it's just accepted. Could be a slippery slope if he ends up having his mind made up that he wants the move and then Pats don't play ball with Hibs, but Darragh is a great lad in fairness. Given the circumstances of how much of a rebuild is already on, unless it's a hefty fee I'd sooner just hang onto him for the season, he's a cracking player and constantly improving.

[joey B]

I find it a bit weird, not even with my Pats hat on the kind of open schmoozing of players before the team has even made a bid for them or anything like that. Suppose it's just the nature of our league being as small as it is that it's just accepted. Could be a slippery slope if he ends up having his mind made up that he wants the move and then Pats don't play ball with Hibs, but Darragh is a great lad in fairness. Given the circumstances of how much of a rebuild is already on, unless it's a hefty fee I'd sooner just hang onto him for the season, he's a cracking player and constantly improving.


The biggest thing for me in both him and Johnny Kennys move is Hibs don’t have a manager,a manager can come in and not fancy them and they’re on the loan move circuit ,which many a promising young Irish player has been lost too….

[Nesta99]

Unless crazy money is on offer Pats won’t be selling Burns.

Good to see the old confidence back pd!

[pineapple stu]

Benson to Dundalk confirmed anyway (https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/1217/1267370-benson-ready-for-fresh-start-at-dundalk/)

[TonyD]

I find it a bit weird, not even with my Pats hat on the kind of open schmoozing of players before the team has even made a bid for them or anything like that. Suppose it's just the nature of our league being as small as it is that it's just accepted. Could be a slippery slope if he ends up having his mind made up that he wants the move and then Pats don't play ball with Hibs, but Darragh is a great lad in fairness. Given the circumstances of how much of a rebuild is already on, unless it's a hefty fee I'd sooner just hang onto him for the season, he's a cracking player and constantly improving.

Given Darraghs age it could well benefit him staying at Pats for another year, rather than going over to Hibs and maybe not making the team on a regular basis. Another year like this one at Pats and he might get better offers anyway. He has no need to rush into anything. (But then, I would say that wouldn’t I ?) ;);)

[D24Saint]

Given Darraghs age it could well benefit him staying at Pats for another year, rather than going over to Hibs and maybe not making the team on a regular basis. Another year like this one at Pats and he might get better offers anyway. He has no need to rush into anything. (But then, I would say that wouldn’t I ?) ;);)

He is in the process of declaring for Ireland instead of the North so best not to make too many changes at once. He is a excellent prospect but one good season doesn’t make a career. I hope he sticks around.

[SeanDrog]

James brown on Twitter with a post denying claims he has signed two years with Pats.

[patsdad]

James brown on Twitter with a post denying claims he has signed two years with Pats.
Link?

[D24Saint]

James brown on Twitter with a post denying claims he has signed two years with Pats.

I didn’t see it but apparently there was a fake account last night claiming he had signed & some fell for it. It’s all BS apparently. Hopefully he does sign but a certain individual in Dundalk has stuck his snout into proceedings.

[SeanDrog]

Link?

https://twitter.com/jamesbrown5588/status/1471883362637864963?s=21

[patsdad]

https://twitter.com/jamesbrown5588/status/1471883362637864963?s=21

Ah, ok. That was about some clown with a spoof account.

[Nesta99]

I didn’t see it but apparently there was a fake account last night claiming he had signed & some fell for it. It’s all BS apparently. Hopefully he does sign but a certain individual inDundalkhas stuck hissnout into proceedings.

So much for once bitten and all that!

[Longfordian]

Sam Verdon back at the Town. Think this is the fourth time he's signed for us.

[SeanDrog]

Andrew Quinn signed for Drogs from Dundalk

[Nesta99]

Thats not a bad signing at all, I was hoping he might stay and get more game time at Oriel as he could develop in to a player that would turn scouts heads.

[Charlie Darwin]

Sam Stanton moves from Dundalk to Raith.

Is there anywhere that keeps a running list of all the ins and outs? (I remember CityTillIDie used to do it here)
One for ins here: https://www.dublinlive.ie/sport/soccer/league-ireland-transfer-news-2022-22418058

Extratime used to do an ins and outs but haven't seen it this year

[trevy]

For a man who only played for us since end of August Dean Wiliams was our top scorer with seven. I was quite impressed with him. Think he will do well for Drogs. Not a surprise that DD recommended him to Drogheda. He scored a cracker in his last home appearance v Waterford!

That was a penalty which he then celebrated wildly by taking his shirt off and running over to the Waterford fans to rile them up. Strange behaviour considering Longford were already relegated so result meant nothing to them.
No signings announced by Waterford yet as no manager in place. It seems like as usual we will be behind everyone else getting ready for new season.

[D24Saint]

Jason McClelland had signed a new contract. A good solid squad player.

[pineapple stu]

Junior joins Bohs from Dundalk

[Martinho II]

Sam Verdon has resigned for us from Bray to rejoin his old gaffer GC. Its his 3rd spell with us.

[Jack B]

Apparently we've had a few signings and re-signings already sewn up for a while but the club have just been waiting to start announcing in bulk. Good start today with McClelland back as well as Anto Breslin and Mark Doyle in.

[Nesta99]

So why the wailing and gnashing of teeth over O'Donnel's supposed delaying of contract talks? All the stress the Pats board could have saved their fans too if they had indicated the strategy of waiting to bulk announce signings!

[Jack B]

Old news mate, don't know why Dundalk fans keep talking about all this.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

So does the Drogs / Pats love in when Clancy was moving end now he’s taking a load of players?

[SeanDrog]

So does the Drogs / Pats love in when Clancy was moving end now he’s taking a load of players?

I see he also signed McRedmond.

[Nesta99]

Old news mate, don't know why Dundalk fans keep talking about all this.

You are still waiting on old news then? hmmmm! Although I can understand Pats' In the know fans wanting to move swiftly on as all their old claims make less and less sense. Bored non Pats fans, tough as it still amuses me!