2022 Season, Arrivals and Departures

[ontheotherhand]

UCD have signed Dylan Duffy and Alex Dunne from Shamrock Rovers, Thomas Lonergan from Pat's and Alex Nolan from Shelbourne.

I've...never heard of any of them. Anyone any views?

Dunne is a right back and was one of the most promising academy players for a while. Was first choice for the B team until he got a bad injury that had him out for almost a year I think. Studies at UCD so it makes sense, especially with Lyons coming in. Duffy also was out for a year with an injury but bounced back to make his first team debut last season. Can't tell you much more than that as I haven't seen enough to say what type of players they are really.

[Kiki Balboa]

Lyons is facing a big step up. It's all very well running around and having a kick about but he is going to be playing in a team now who expect to win trophies. Its a different kind of pressure

If Lyons signs, will Gannon then be third choice Right-back?

[WeAreRovers]

Gannon has been playing right side of a back 3 not RB or RWB. Always amazed that people don’t know this and not just on here, same on Twitter.

[sbgawa]

Yeah it's gas how people don't pay attention. Gannon came out himself and said the right side of cb was the making of him

[sbgawa]

UCD have signed Dylan Duffy and Alex Dunne from Shamrock Rovers, Thomas Lonergan from Pat's and Alex Nolan from Shelbourne.

I've...never heard of any of them. Anyone any views?

Duffy is a real talent. If ucd have signed him I can see him coming back in the future. The absence of srfc ii is a shame as we are having to let go of some real prospects but then that is why some of the other dublin clubs (not ucd) were so against us

[Kiki Balboa]

Jesus lads relax...

[kksaints]

UCD have signed Dylan Duffy and Alex Dunne from Shamrock Rovers, Thomas Lonergan from Pat's and Alex Nolan from Shelbourne.

I've...never heard of any of them. Anyone any views?

Lonergan is a striker. Came on for around 10 minutes against Bray in the FAI Cup and was on the bench a few teams. He had a good record in the Under-19 league last season, think he was top scorer.

[Martinho II]

See that we have signed Eric Molloy Im not sure what his last loi club was I remember him playin for Wexford under Shane Keegan in 15 & 16 seasons and then he went travelling. Any opinion on him lads?

[2 Year Contract]

See that we have signed Eric Molloy Im not sure what his last loi club was I remember him playin for Wexford under Shane Keegan in 15 & 16 seasons and then he went travelling. Any opinion on him lads?
Was with Waterford for the first half of last season and shels for the second half of the season

[placid casual]

deary me, that peno miss by fatty ward in the cup final is starting to cost bozos more and more..;)

They have the money now to get new players,apparently , but no-one wants to join their bee keeping club masquerading as a football entity.
Cant be long now before the hipsters playing at being "workin class" for a friday evening get bored and take their beard oil and avocados elsewhere.

lyons would be a good addition to Rovers if it happens, but we wont be stuck without him.

[mcgonigle]

Gannon has been playing right side of a back 3 not RB or RWB. Always amazed that people don’t know this and not just on here, same on Twitter.

It's almost as if not everyone follows Rovers and only sees them when they play their own team. Mad really

[mcgonigle]

deary me, that peno miss by fatty ward in the cup final is starting to cost bozos more and more..;)

They have the money now to get new players,apparently , but no-one wants to join their bee keeping club masquerading as a football entity.
Cant be long now before the hipsters playing at being "workin class" for a friday evening get bored and take their beard oil and avocados elsewhere.

lyons would be a good addition to Rovers if it happens, but we wont be stuck without him.

Plumbing new depths PC. Doing as much PR for Rovers fans as the pyro boys. Stay classy

[ontheotherhand]

It's almost as if not everyone follows Rovers and only sees them when they play their own team. Mad really

Sure most only see their own team when they play Rovers....

[DCWA]

Plumbing new depths PC. Doing as much PR for Rovers fans as the pyro boys. Stay classy

Why would he be interested in doing any PR for Rovers fans? They’ve nicked a player from their great rivals again and he wants to rub it up them - fairly so.

[mcgonigle]

Why would he be interested in doing any PR for Rovers fans? They’ve nicked a player from their great rivals again and he wants to rub it up them - fairly so.

It's gone over your head, don't worry about it.

[placid casual]

Why would he be interested in doing any PR for Rovers fans? They’ve nicked a player from their great rivals again and he wants to rub it up them - fairly so.
The best way to describe this particular individual is, the wheel is turning but the mouse is dead.

[sulywaterfordfc]

Reports that Jordan Flores is open to a move to the LOI.

With Bohs losing a lot of players and going by reports they offered Smith the best financial contract. Wouldn’t shock me if they offered Flores a big money, multi year contract in a desperate attempt to build the squad.

[total hoofball]

UCD have signed Dylan Duffy and Alex Dunne from Shamrock Rovers, Thomas Lonergan from Pat's and Alex Nolan from Shelbourne.

I've...never heard of any of them. Anyone any views?
Nolan was with Shels u19s and made 4 first team appearances last season as a substitute so very little to asses him on, I think he was winger but then Morris played many players out of position. He was with Rovers before he joined Shels in 2020 so I presume he was teammates with Duffy and Dunne there



See that we have signed Eric Molloy Im not sure what his last loi club was I remember him playin for Wexford under Shane Keegan in 15 & 16 seasons and then he went travelling. Any opinion on him lads?
Molloy only made sub appearances for Shels so hard to critique him with limited game time but I didn't think he did much when he was on. Looked a very good midfielder against us when he was with Wexford back around 2014/15 under Shane Keegan

[DCWA]

Plumbing new depths PC. Doing as much PR for Rovers fans as the pyro boys. Stay classy

No I got it alright and ok I will not..

[mcgonigle]

You really didn't

[mcgonigle]

The best way to describe this particular individual is, the wheel is turning but the mouse is dead.

You should stick to your usual tactic, troll with a single post and then retreat. When you come back to respond you look even worse than usual. Know your level and stick to it.

[Kiki Balboa]

Mahon confirmed to St. Johnstone.... Big loss for Sligo.

[Bucket]

Same fee as Celtic paid for Kenny. Huge loss but they've a bit of money to spend and are in Europe so they're an attractive club to play for

[D24Saint]

Same fee as Celtic paid for Kenny. Huge loss but they've a bit of money to spend and are in Europe so they're an attractive club to play for

Wonder why they got cold feet with the Amond deal.

[Bucket]

https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/sligo-rovers-opt-not-to-sign-striker-padraig-amond-from-newport-county-41237094.html

This article says he was looking for something long term. Maybe Sligo don't offer deals longer than two years?

[Kiki Balboa]

https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/sligo-rovers-opt-not-to-sign-striker-padraig-amond-from-newport-county-41237094.html

This article says he was looking for something long term. Maybe Sligo don't offer deals longer than two years?

Sounds a bit too conservative in my humble opinion....

Maybe with the Mahon deal, they will go back to Almond?

[D24Saint]

I can see the rationale in not giving a 33 year old a long term deal. The only thing is that Loi clubs can’t match what a lot of L1 or L2 clubs are paying so the only way to entice this players is with a longer contract. Not a chance we are paying Doyle what he could get in the UK but the three year deal clinched it for us. He should be good for at least two of the three years and could get involved with coaching on the last year of the deal.

[Kiki Balboa]

I can see the rationale in not giving a 33 year old a long term deal. The only thing is that Loi clubs can’t match what a lot of L1 or L2 clubs are paying so the only way to entice this players is with a longer contract. Not a chance we are paying Doyle what he could get in the UK but the three year deal clinched it for us. He should be good for at least two of the three years and could get involved with coaching on the last year of the deal.

Didn't realise Almond was 33 :/

[Jd2793]

doyle is better than amond though , can see why they'd baulk at a 3 year deal. that final year is a killer especially if they are on good money.

[D24Saint]

Didn't realise Almond was 33 :/

Been around the L1, L2 scene a good while now. He has done well at that level bar his stint at hartlepool. I seen him a good few times for them and never seemed to click into gear there.

[nigel-harps1954]

Finn Harps have signed Dutch/Turkish centre half Erol Erdal Alkan.

[Nesta99]

Ollie really is casting his net wide. How he is getting foreign based players to sign for the self proclaimed perpetual relegation candidates is a mystery!

[D24Saint]

Ollie really is casting his net wide. How he is getting foreign based players to sign for the self proclaimed perpetual relegation candidates is a mystery!

I think the LOI is coming up in the world. It’s starting to be seen as a decent opportunity to play in a European league.

[pineapple stu]

There's foreigners in the Icelandic league and the Faroese league and lots of smaller leagues. Footballers won't refuse money!

[D24Saint]

There's foreigners in the Icelandic league and the Faroese league and lots of smaller leagues. Footballers won't refuse money!

Would you refuse it. Some are good some are ****e , it’s a rich tapestry.

[pineapple stu]

Yeah, some I guess must use it as a way to see the world while they're young. Best of luck to them. This fella will be in for a surprise when he sees Finn Park after a spot of rain though

Probably on balance not worth the bother - it must be hard trying to work out if these guys are actually any good, and the LoI experience has been spotty at best, even before Dundalk's nonsense last year

[joey B]

There’s a Turkish barber 1 minute outside the door of Finn Park,we’ll get Erol settled in no bother!

[Jack B]

Aiden Keena to Sligo is an interesting one. Was very highly rated at Pats before he moved away and has had fleeting moments of success since but hasn't seemed to be able to settle anywhere. Wouldn't put it past Bucko to get the best out of him and him proving to be an able leader of the line.

[pineapple stu]

Bohs have signed Ryan Cassidy on loan from Watford. Irish U19 striker who had a fairly nondescript loan spell at Accrington Stanley last year. Always hard to judge signings like that, but sounds like he wouldn't be expected to replace Georgie Kelly in terms of goals scored

[Nesta99]

Cassidy is well rated at Vicarage Rd. Sean Murray potential though Murray had more gam time with the 1st team in the championship. I am biased as a Watford fan though.

[D24Saint]

Aiden Keena to Sligo is an interesting one. Was very highly rated at Pats before he moved away and has had fleeting moments of success since but hasn't seemed to be able to settle anywhere. Wouldn't put it past Bucko to get the best out of him and him proving to be an able leader of the line.

Was well regarded when he played at National league level but had to return to Scotland for personal reasons. Interesting to see him back in the LOI.

[Calcio Jack]

Andy Lyons to Rovers according to the Indo.
Now that would be a great signing if it happens

Confirmed

[eitoof]

Would there be a fee involved with Lyons?

[Asterix]

About a years salary. So with bohs shoe string budget probably about 20€

[placid casual]

Don't forget the carbon footprint tax is applied to that and it works out at about €12.50. Although there was a free supply of honey included in that, subject to vagaries of the phibsboro pollination environment, of course.

[Calcio Jack]

Would there be a fee involved with Lyons?

A Bob Marley box set and a signed original copy of “How green was my valley”

[sbgawa]

Delighted with that,
People have forgotten Joey O Brien retired and Scales went to Celtic.
We also allowed Max Murphy leave so we were looking a bit light at the back.
Lyons is an under 21 International and the "multi year" deal whatever that means will hopefully see him either play well and stay with us or follow Scales over the water for a decent fee.

[D24Saint]

Don't forget the carbon footprint tax is applied to that and it works out at about €12.50. Although there was a free supply of honey included in that, subject to vagaries of the phibsboro pollination environment, of course.

Honey isn’t vegan it was agave syrup for sure.

[Martinho II]

Aiden Keena to Sligo is an interesting one. Was very highly rated at Pats before he moved away and has had fleeting moments of success since but hasn't seemed to be able to settle anywhere. Wouldn't put it past Bucko to get the best out of him and him proving to be an able leader of the line.

Hes from Mullingar too. I cant think of too many footballers thats from Mullingar either playin the loi or cross channel.

[Kiki Balboa]

Do people expect many more signings for their teams?

Rumors there will be two more for Dundalk, a full-back and an attacker.