2022 Season, Arrivals and Departures

[Longfordian]

He was capped for Ireland 21s in a friendly against Wales in March last year. He’s a striker but his goal return of 3 in 43 games in all competitions for Raith Rovers wouldn’t fill many with confidence

A Varian of concern you could say.

[Eminence Grise]

Waterford signed striker Wassim Aouachria in last few days. He was with Charlton under 23's and is French but played underage for Algeria. His surname could be tricky to pronounce!


You're not joking. Less a transfer, more a vowel movement.

Management scoured England looking for the right player so Waterford fans won't mind if he has lots of scoring runs.

[sbgawa]

Management scoured England looking for the right player so Waterford fans won't mind if he has lots of scoring runs.


6 vowels in 9 letters pretty impressive

[Demesne Lad]

Bolton Wanderers' bid for Eoin Toal (Derry City, former N. Ireland U-21) has been rejected by his club. (Manchester Evening News, 7 July).

[ontheotherhand]

I'd agree, his energy, work rate and an ability to score from midfield are his strengths to varying degrees. I dont think at 30 that he'd be fading unless a bunck of injuries have added up. From what Iv seen he runs around plenty but doesnt use that energy well. He also was able to break up attacks - if he was 33-34 id put performances down to his age. Maybe he doesnt suit or like the system used, or he is going through the motions as there;d be little doubt that he would think his name should be first on a team sheet.


Sorry just coming back to this after the celebrations of our half-time victory. I think you might be looking a bit too deep Nesta. Jd2793 hit the nail on the head for me - Towell just isn't streets ahead of everyone in terms of conditioning like he was in his stint with Dundalk. He only has himself and Dundalk to blame there as they set the tone for the rest of the league which is now fitter, younger and and (arguably) more technical in terms of how teams set up if not in individual technical ability. We played Galway in a friendly recently and they were in better nick than most of our players were in 2014/15 when Towell was strutting his stuff. If I was going to look deeper I think he might have gone too far with the gym work. He's not as lean as he was and maybe it's having an effect on his mobility a bit.

He's still a good option for us and I wouldn't fault his attitude or effort overall. It's probably more hope speaking when I say that I wish he wasn't so happy to be a squad player. His signing made complete sense even if he isn't having the same impact he once did. Now you may know something I don't about his overall happiness but I don't see evidence that he's disruptive or unhappy from my angle. It also wouldn't really bother me if a few of our lads were upset about a lack of game-time to be honest. If that's the case they'll be moved on for players who buy in to being part of a winning team. That's they way it is and the group is strong enough to deal with that.

[ontheotherhand]

Bolton Wanderers' bid for Eoin Toal (Derry City, former N. Ireland U-21) has been rejected by his club. (Manchester Evening News, 7 July).

Are Derry just resigned to losing him on a free at the end of the year or are they hoping to tie him down? Or maybe the offers are just way too low? If they go out of Europe they may be more willing to let him go I suppose.

[brendy_éire]

Are Derry just resigned to losing him on a free at the end of the year or are they hoping to tie him down? Or maybe the offers are just way too low? If they go out of Europe they may be more willing to let him go I suppose.

Presume the offer was just too low. I don't think Europe will have a bearing on any transfer.
I can't imagine he'll be with us next year though.

[nigel-harps1954]

Harps in:

Liam McGing - Sydney FC
Robert Jones - Clyde FC

Not that it'll matter much in the long run.

[ger121]

He was capped for Ireland 21s in a friendly against Wales in March last year. He’s a striker but his goal return of 3 in 43 games in all competitions for Raith Rovers wouldn’t fill many with confidence

I picked up on that alright. Not sure what the level of the Scottish Championship is but I’d have concerns about his ability to bag a hatful of goals for the remainder of this season. Long said they have been tracking his progress for a long time. Our previous imports from Scotland have worked out well so hopeful this one can be a successful signing too.

[joey B]

I see Bohs have a keeper on trial today,another club with problems between the sticks ......

[RealJohn91]

I see Bohs have a keeper on trial today,another club with problems between the sticks ......
We've had our u17 keeper on the bench the last few games alright. Daniel Jinadu from Barnsley is supposedly the keeper on trial.

[joey B]

https://www.sligorovers.com/aidan-keena-extends-rovers-contract-to-end-of-2024/

Sligo Rovers extend Keena until the end of 2024,looks the business so fine work by them to get him extended and even get a good fee if he continues playing well….

[ger121]

https://www.sligorovers.com/aidan-keena-extends-rovers-contract-to-end-of-2024/

Sligo Rovers extend Keena until the end of 2024,looks the business so fine work by them to get him extended and even get a good fee if he continues playing well….

Nice bit of business that. He seems to have been an excellent signing.

[The Bowler]

Looks like UCD centre back Eric Yoro is leaving UCD for Bolton.Hope it works out for him. Also it's time for me to officially retire from having any views on football. Based on everything I saw, you would struggle to put together a 30 seconds highlights reel for the lad. Best of luck to him.

[culloty82]

Dan McDonnell reports that a formal offer has been made for Dawson Devoy.

[D24Saint]

Jack Scott has returned to Wolves. I’m glad of that , he just wasn’t up to the standard required.

[Glen Of Aherlow]

Jack Scott has returned to Wolves. I’m glad of that , he just wasn’t up to the standard required.

Best of luck to the lad but judging by his performances for us it's hard to see how he ever got on the books at a Premier League club.

[Jack B]

We can begin healing.

[sbgawa]

Dan McDonnell reports that a formal offer has been made for Dawson Devoy.

Surprised at that with Bradser away in Malta

[nigel-harps1954]

Looks like UCD centre back Eric Yoro is leaving UCD for Bolton.Hope it works out for him. Also it's time for me to officially retire from having any views on football. Based on everything I saw, you would struggle to put together a 30 seconds highlights reel for the lad. Best of luck to him.

Lad must have a good agent. He's awful

[D24Saint]

Best of luck to the lad but judging by his performances for us it's hard to see how he ever got on the books at a Premier League club.

I wonder is it a case that loan was terminated or just not extended. I’ve heard O’Reillys loan move could be up soon aswell , if that’s the case we need his extended.

[Glen Of Aherlow]

I wonder is it a case that loan was terminated or just not extended. I’ve heard O’Reillys loan move could be up soon aswell , if that’s the case we need his extended.

Yeah he'd be a big loss , been very good for us

[2 Year Contract]

I wonder is it a case that loan was terminated or just not extended. I’ve heard O’Reillys loan move could be up soon aswell , if that’s the case we need his extended.
It was announced when he signed that the loan was until the end of our season in November so it’s been cut short. O'Reilly's was announced until the end of July so not long until it’s up as you said. He’d certainly be a loss to the squad, great engine on him. At least Timmermans has been brought into the midfield and Jamie Lennon should be back from injury soon too

[Jd2793]

jaysis, yoro to bolton is a mad one. b team player for the time being but christ above, in what ive seen of him with ucd he hardly stands out as a guy with amazing potential. must be one they are signing because of his physique and hope to drill the football stuff into him after.

[The Bowler]

Lad must have a good agent. He's awful phew, it's not just me Nigel, that's great comfort that the old brain isn't yet in terminal decline 😀

[The Bowler]

jaysis, yoro to bolton is a mad one. b team player for the time being but christ above, in what ive seen of him with ucd he hardly stands out as a guy with amazing potential. must be one they are signing because of his physique and hope to drill the football stuff into him after. It's hard to teach a grown man the skills if he doesn't have them by now right, you can make a fella quicker and stronger, but doubt can you teach him how to pass a ball 10 yards, or to not fresh air shots when under pressure. Bolton are in for a big surprise when they get the 'anywhere will do' clearance every time a ball comes near him

[culloty82]

Kerry U19 player Daniel Okwute is currently on trial at Blackpool:

https://twitter.com/KerryFC/status/1543237393473495040

Evidently didn't work out, as he scored for the Kerry U19s at the weekend, but should have plenty of senior domestic options next season.

[nigel-harps1954]

Dawson Devoy confirmed to MK Dons. Undisclosed fee, suggestions it's in the region of €100k.

A lot of really horribly small transfer fees this window.

[2 Year Contract]

Dawson Devoy confirmed to MK Dons. Undisclosed fee, suggestions it's in the region of €100k.

A lot of really horribly small transfer fees this window.

Looking at the PFAI young player of the year award winners since 2009, Brandon Miele is the only one that hasn’t moved to England after winning the award. Winners have been Conor Powell, Shaun Williams, Enda Stevens, Chris Forrester, Richie Towell, Daryl Horgan, Brandon Miele, Sean Maguire, Trevor Clarke, Jamie McGrath, Danny Mandroiu, Danny Grant, Dawson Devoy

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

You’d be worried if the young player of the year couldn’t get a move

[pateen]

Brandon Mieles doping ban must be up at this stage. Has he made a return to football?

[Nesta99]

It's hard to teach a grown man the skills if he doesn't have them by now right, you can make a fella quicker and stronger, but doubt can you teach him how to pass a ball 10 yards, or to not fresh air shots when under pressure. Bolton are in for a big surprise when they get the 'anywhere will do' clearance every time a ball comes near him

When I read this I thought well Trapattoni agreed and Martin O'Neill insisted on little more too, if capable or not. It's a fair point made Bowler, if the fundamental skills are not apparent by 16 or so there isnt likely to be much more to come unless growing 6'6 and a battering ram, also excluding the odd player that may be moved to a different role/position and with playing to individual strengths can make a very good player. I think Thierry Henry could be a reasonable example on this (though undoubtedly had the basic key skills in the locker), he was pretty average when he was a winger and Juventus, couldnt cross a ball if he painted an X on it! Signed by Wenger on the basis of particular attributes that were better suited to a central striker and was world-class at it. Its rare but happens, Ian Wright and Jamie Vardy possible fit in too - damn all technique and raw when landed in to the higher levels from non league. Australia had a general policy on this type of thing - identifying skillsets that suit a particular discipline and moving athletes to a better suited sport, sprinters that would never medal on a world stage but could be close in a bobsleigh team eg.

Its as much about embedding belief in their own technical ability with young players, that they dont panic when passed the ball and immediately look to get rid of it with an aimless hoof. Could be ok at the basics of defending but not able to be composed and play possession football also. That comes with it drilled in to players over and over in formative years so it is second nature. I think the ship has sailed if that development pathway has been missed or disrupted as it sounds like is happening under the current mentors at UCD. Yoro and his ilk wont be long getting found out if they dont have ability to play catchup even at a late stage.

If anyone wants to do the total nerd thing on long term player development stuff then Istvan Balyi is probably the leading guru on the subject and its worth a look at some of his papers, some very interesting general material so not completely nerd reading.

[nigel-harps1954]

Brandon Mieles doping ban must be up at this stage. Has he made a return to football?

September 2021 it was up. Presume he's not returning at this stage.

[total hoofball]

I haven't even heard of Miele returning to play at intermediate or junior level looks like he has given it up unless he's gone under the radar playing for someone at that level since September

He is still only 27 coming into peak years with his undeniable talent you would think if he wanted to return to LOI some club in the lower half of the Premier Division or in the First Division would have been open to giving him an opportunity

[Jd2793]

miele thing is strange he must have lost all interest. great player on his day.

[Burnsie]

I believe he was playing for Marks Celtic, in the lower echelons of junior football, during the period between getting released by Pats (was it?) and his drugs ban

[sbgawa]

I haven't even heard of Miele returning to play at intermediate or junior level looks like he has given it up unless he's gone under the radar playing for someone at that level since September

He is still only 27 coming into peak years with his undeniable talent you would think if he wanted to return to LOI some club in the lower half of the Premier Division or in the First Division would have been open to giving him an opportunity

Couldnt agree more he has served his ban which was for recreational rather than performance enhancing so why wouldn't someone give him a chance.

[sadloserkid]

I presume he's opted out by choice to be honest?

[The Bowler]

Blackpool reported to have offered £100k fir Andy Lyons. A player rumoured to be keavingevery window.

[Martinho II]

We have made two signings in the transfer window. Adememo from Galway Utd and Cian Corbally on loan from St Pats. Anyone any info on these new players?

[TonyD]

We have made two signings in the transfer window. Adememo from Galway Utd and Cian Corbally on loan from St Pats. Anyone any info on these new players?

I haven’t seen Cian Corbally play, but he seems to be highly rated. Centre midfield as far as I know. If he’s up to the standard of some of the other lads coming out of our academy then I’d say he’s useful enough.

[2 Year Contract]

We have made two signings in the transfer window. Adememo from Galway Utd and Cian Corbally on loan from St Pats. Anyone any info on these new players?

Kian Corbally is a great prospect. Good ball playing midfielder, nice left foot on him. He’s featured regularly for Ireland U19s too.

Adeyemo looked a decent player in the admittedly few times I saw him play for Drogheda last season but maybe not up to premier division standard just yet. Not a bad signing for Longford though in my book

[Jack B]

Corbally has always been well-regarded so I've always found it strange that he's never gotten much of a look in at all. I'm sure there's been more but off the top of my head I can only think of one time he's actually played for the senior team. Will be interesting to see how he gets on.

[sbgawa]

Wrong thresd

[joey B]

Liam Kerrigan gonna be playing with Cesc Fabregas next season it seems,how’s that for a player to learn off!

[2 Year Contract]

Liam Kerrigan gonna be playing with Cesc Fabregas next season it seems,how’s that for a player to learn off!

Strange that Como haven’t actually announced Kerrigan has signed yet despite Andy Myler doing so a few weeks ago. They also haven’t formally announced Marc Bircham as manager either as far as I can see even though he’s been posting videos and pictures of himself at pre-season training! And we thought the likes of UCD and Athlone were bad for off-season squad announcements ;)

[joey B]

Strange that Como haven’t actually announced Kerrigan has signed yet despite Andy Myler doing so a few weeks ago. They also haven’t formally announced Marc Bircham as manager either as far as I can see even though he’s been posting videos and pictures of himself at pre-season training! And we thought the likes of UCD and Athlone were bad for off-season squad announcements ;)


They might just stick him on a team sheet half an hour before the first game Ollie Horgan style!

[total hoofball]

Jack Moylan has now extended with Shels until end of 2023. That's most of our promising young players extended with Molloy, Farrell, McManus signed up until 2023 and Hakiki until 2024

[Shinkicker]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/milton-keynes-dons/startseite/verein/991
On here that Dawson Devoy went for 175k. Nice business again by Bohs and a great opportunity for DD. I'm sure Bohs will also have a sell on clause written in.

[2 Year Contract]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/milton-keynes-dons/startseite/verein/991
On here that Dawson Devoy went for 175k. Nice business again by Bohs and a great opportunity for DD. I'm sure Bohs will also have a sell on clause written in.

That’s not the transfer fee, it’s a ‘market value’ presumably based on the opinion of whoever’s in charge of admin on the Transfermarkt site. Either way it’s not the best source of info on figures like that

For comparison here’s the Pats version of that link. I can assure you that Pats didn’t pay any of the figures noted there! :D

https://www.transfermarkt.com/st-patricks-athletic/startseite/verein/1189/saison_id/2021