2023 Season, Arrivals and Departures

[Another Bohemia]

Wouldn't be too excited about the McDonnell signing if I was a Bohs fan. If Kirk does come back he'll add some much needed bite to the team. He was excellent for Sligo this season. Good honest lad too

You severely underestimate how poor our midfield was this season outside of Devoy and Clarke, both of whom could have won player of the season having only played half a season.

Flores can kick a lovely ball. Outside of that he's pretty poor. Levingston has patches of decent play but is poor overall
Doherty played as a defender this year
Coote never got near the heights of last year and didn't even make the squad on a couple of different occasions
McManus has potential but still very young and prone to a rookie error

There were probably others who never saw the pitch or spent more time injured than playing so I didn't bother including them.

If McDonnell can be consistently available and put in 6/10 performances week in week out that's a big improvement on the current lot.

[DCWA]

Interesting that Rovers have made solid enquiries to Derry about Brian Maher which would involve a big transfer fee, can we assume Mannus not staying another year then or is he being phased out?

[Kiki Balboa]

It really is the silly season, folks - Jimmy wasn't winning matches in Beijing, so Ballybofey's unlikely to be much different!

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I think the negativity around this is a bit too harsh. McGuinness has spent nearly a decade now working within Soccer - its not like he is just GAA man.




Plus Harps are in the First, its not like he is going to the European Super League. What will the other C.Vs be like that they receive?




I dont know what he is like, if he knows his stuff or not. Thats for the Finn Harps management to decide. But he has paid his dues in the sport to be considered and I definitley would not just write him off because he is well known in another sport.

[sbgawa]

Interesting that Rovers have made solid enquiries to Derry about Brian Maher which would involve a big transfer fee, can we assume Mannus not staying another year then or is he being phased out?
I struggle to believe this. Derry wouldn't sell to their biggest rivals and its not like they need the money is it?

[Dermobohs]

Come on sbgawa you know full well if a player in our league is tapped up ( sorry approached ) and the money tree waves they’re off, And I care not what the official bull****e is from wofuss, you’re paying by far the biggest wages, three year deals, and every player in this league is going for that.

[sbgawa]

Anyone who thinks derry would sell maher to rovers needs to go and have a lie down. Not a chance in hell that is true

[placid casual]

Come on sbgawa you know full well if a player in our league is tapped up ( sorry approached ) and the money tree waves they’re off, And I care not what the official bull****e is from wofuss, you’re paying by far the biggest wages, three year deals, and every player in this league is going for that.
Some players are going to Rovers to be successful and further their careers. You don't need me to give you a list now do you?

[DCWA]

I struggle to believe this. Derry wouldn't sell to their biggest rivals and its not like they need the money is it?

I didn’t say Derry accepted ,I don’t know, but I can absolutely guarantee you that early discussions have taken place. Unfortunately it looks like Brian and his agent are in favour of the move but yes he is under contract and we could price him out of it.

[ontheotherhand]

Come on sbgawa you know full well if a player in our league is tapped up ( sorry approached ) and the money tree waves they’re off, And I care not what the official bull****e is from wofuss, you’re paying by far the biggest wages, three year deals, and every player in this league is going for that.

I've Michael Duffy on the phone here for you Dermo.

[Dermobohs]

I’d gladly represent young Micheal for a tidy 15%

[sidewayspasser]

Come on sbgawa you know full well if a player in our league is tapped up ( sorry approached ) and the money tree waves they’re off, And I care not what the official bull****e is from wofuss, you’re paying by far the biggest wages, three year deals, and every player in this league is going for that.
Isn't Brian Maher on a three year deal with Derry as it stands?

[sbgawa]

Rovers wanted Duffy by all acoounts but apparantly he is playing for Derry for the love of the game :)

[Jack B]

Spend all the European money on Cotter.

[DCSIL]

Rovers wanted Duffy by all acoounts but apparantly he is playing for Derry for the love of the game :)

Gaffney went to Bradley for an improved contract, but was told "there's no magic money tree"

[Neish]

I think the negativity around this is a bit too harsh. McGuinness has spent nearly a decade now working within Soccer - its not like he is just GAA man.




Plus Harps are in the First, its not like he is going to the European Super League. What will the other C.Vs be like that they receive?




I dont know what he is like, if he knows his stuff or not. Thats for the Finn Harps management to decide. But he has paid his dues in the sport to be considered and I definitley would not just write him off because he is well known in another sport.

His experience in the game is all as a coach and mostly on part time basis, twice he was given manager /head coach roles and don't think he last a year combined in the roles.

[ToberonaTornado]

PFAI Transfer list: https://www.pfai.ie/transfer-list

[joey B]

Sligo Rovers signed Johan Brannefalk, a Swedish defender from Norrby IF.

https://www.sligorovers.com/johan-brannefalk-signs-for-rovers/

[Longfordian]

Are Sligo actually starting back training next week? That's a long pre season.

[RealJohn91]

Paddy Kirk to Bohs confirmed. Some decent business getting done so far. Big clear out still needed the sooner the better though.

[Another Bohemia]

Paddy Kirk to Bohs confirmed. Some decent business getting done so far. Big clear out still needed the sooner the better though.

Delighted with that signing. A bohemian through and through and a good player to boot. You're right about the clear out though. Do you remember who got multi year deals last year? I can only remember Junior, Flores, Max Murphy and Clarke being multi year deals

[GerByrne001]

Twardek, Doherty, O'Sullivan and Afolabi are multi year as well. Hopefully O'Sullivan gets his arse in gear and we can con somenone into taking Junior off our hands.

[pineapple stu]

Has Afolabi done anything since signing? I'd forgotten he was there (although I know it's only been a couple of months)

[RealJohn91]

Has Afolabi done anything since signing? I'd forgotten he was there (although I know it's only been a couple of months)
Got injured on his first start in the cup against Lucan

[Kiki Balboa]

PFAI Transfer list: https://www.pfai.ie/transfer-list

I thought Mark O'Mahony is pretty big prospect for Cork. Why is he on this list? Irish u19 international I think

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Kirk a good signing for Bohs. We’ll miss him. Bit worried that we’re losing a player to a club who finished below us the last couple of seasons but it’s always hard to keep the dubs.

[2 Year Contract]

I thought Mark O'Mahony is pretty big prospect for Cork. Why is he on this list? Irish u19 international I think

Yeah you’re right he’s banging in goals for the Irish underage teams. Very surprised to see him on the list. I’d see Cork as the perfect club for him at this moment in time, not just because he’s a cork lad but in terms of playing time he’s a lot more likely to get games there than he would at a club that’s currently higher up the pecking order

[Jd2793]

hes doing his LC this year, id assume the club either has a new deal lined up or theres interest from across the water delaying him signing anything. id be shocked if he wasnt here one way or another for start of the season

[sbgawa]

Kirk a good signing for Bohs. We’ll miss him. Bit worried that we’re losing a player to a club who finished below us the last couple of seasons but it’s always hard to keep the dubs.

Buckley and Kirk both back to Bohs on multi year contracts.
On the face of it two good signings but it smacks a bit of trying to keep the fans happy by Devine.

[ger121]

Paddy Kirk to Bohs confirmed. Some decent business getting done so far. Big clear out still needed the sooner the better though.

Pleased with that. Next steps are to get some players signed whose job it is to score goals,

[ger121]

Buckley and Kirk both back to Bohs on multi year contracts.
On the face of it two good signings but it smacks a bit of trying to keep the fans happy by Devine.

Well they have to do something considering you are signing Burt, Coote, Talbot and Crowe.

[Shinkicker]

Buckley and Kirk both back to Bohs on multi year contracts.
On the face of it two good signings but it smacks a bit of trying to keep the fans happy by Devine.
No such thing. These are 2 really good signings and hopefully more to come. Bucko was brilliant and went travelling, any other team in the league would be glad to have him so it's good business to get him back. The same with Kirk. Now we Just need to see who else comes in. The most important will be the striker.

[RealJohn91]

Conor Levingston released from Bohs. Lad was very honest but after a good first season seemed to regress year on year unfortunately. His lack of pace was really apparent this season.

[Jd2793]

thought he did well at bohs, not caught a lot of their games back this year though. wouldnt mind him down in cork but if hes after losing pace then maybe he wont suit us, bolger already in midfield who isnt the most mobile.

[ger121]

I’m sure that PFAI list will be updated but it seems like one of the smallest ones I have ever seen.

[joey B]

The only thing I hope for this off season is no club gives Bastien Hery any money,a conman…..

[sbgawa]

Well they have to do something considering you are signing Burt, Coote, Talbot and Crowe.


id take Burt , you can keep the rest :) apparantly Burt has always dreamed of playing for Rovers :)

[ger121]

id take Burt , you can keep the rest :) apparantly Burt has always dreamed of playing for Rovers :)

You lot would sign the Dalymount Cat if you thought it would **** us off.

[Martinho II]

Seems an awful lot of Longford Town players on it wonder is it due to a lack of a managerial appointment?

[sbgawa]

You lot would sign the Dalymount Cat if you thought it would **** us off.
Miaow ;)

[placid casual]

You lot would sign the Dalymount Cat if you thought it would **** us off.

No, you just don't realise what your clubs role in this is. You are a feeder club for Rovers , you always have been, and you always will.

[Dermobohs]

We’re just unlucky that a rich club without a proper youth academy cherry picks our best lads, but our time is coming

[CorribsideSteve]

The only thing I hope for this off season is no club gives Bastien Hery any money,a conman…..
He must have more clubs than Michael O'Connor at this stage

[placid casual]

We’re just unlucky that a rich club without a proper youth academy cherry picks our best lads, but our time is coming.

Keep telling yourself that?

[joey B]

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/louth/sport/soccer/dundalk-set-to-ramp-up-contract-discussions-with-several-stars-42145427.html

Dundalk interested in Ben McCormack from Pats and Dylan Duffy from UCD.........

[The Bowler]

The article also suggests Evan Caffrey is on the move from UCD. If he leaves UCD that will be him, Dylan Duffy and John Ryan all former Rovers B players using UCD as a hopping on/off product.The club have a handy relationship going with Rovers these days, but the players don't stay around, they aren't students at the college. But we have to get our players from somewhere as our own academy product has been pretty poor of late. Hopefully Rovers will send us three or four more of their best youngsters for next season.

[Kiki Balboa]

The article also suggests Evan Caffrey is on the move from UCD. If he leaves UCD that will be him, Dylan Duffy and John Ryan all former Rovers B players using UCD as a hopping on/off product.The club have a handy relationship going with Rovers these days, but the players don't stay around, they aren't students at the college. But we have to get our players from somewhere as our own academy product has been pretty poor of late. Hopefully Rovers will send us three or four more of their best youngsters for next season.



Whas the rumours with Colm Whelan. He was the hottest player in LOI till the injury. His next move might be depending on what happens Keena (guessing Derry and Rovers will be after him).

[ger121]

No, you just don't realise what your clubs role in this is. You are a feeder club for Rovers , you always have been, and you always will.

I knew you were after the Dalymount Cat! All this talk of feeder club, tempting her with your fancy Whiskers cat food.

[nigel-harps1954]

Whas the rumours with Colm Whelan. He was the hottest player in LOI till the injury. His next move might be depending on what happens Keena (guessing Derry and Rovers will be after him).

I'd say he'll be lucky to get any sort of a pre-season done. Could be March or April before he kicks a ball again if it was only May he done the cruciate.

[The Bowler]

Ian Ryan confirmed as new Bray Manager

[placid casual]

I knew you were after the Dalymount Cat! All this talk of feeder club, tempting her with your fancy Whiskers cat food.

:) cats get sick of smashed avocado on toast after awhile , and just want a saucer of milk from the wilds of tallaght