2024 Kerry FC Arrivals and Departures

[legendz]

Kerry Football Club can confirm that Cian Barrett has returned to Shamrock Rovers following a successful loan spell in the Kingdom.

[legendz]

Is Leo Gaxha possibly going to Galway? Wouldn't be surprising if he made an impression on both Premier Division bound Galway and Waterford.

[culloty82]

Daniel Okwute retained until the end of the 2024 season.

[listowelceltic]

Good news that. Good skills and pace. Decision making can let him down at times

[culloty82]

Sam Aladesanusi also resigning for next year:

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-defender-samuel-aladesanusi-re-signs-for-the-2024-league-of-ireland-campaign/a230299295.html

[culloty82]

Ronan Teahan and Kennedy Amechi are both currently having cross-channel trials, but are still expected as of now to remain at Mounthawk Park for 2024.

[culloty82]

Incidentally, given the former player is now on a part-time contract, could the club seek a fee (small though it undoubtedly would be) if he did leave?

[culloty82]

Nathan Gleeson and Cian Brosnan are the latest to re-sign for next season - fair to say we didn't see as much of either in 2023 as might have been expected, but both will undoubtedly play more pivotal roles when Leo's departure is eventually confirmed:

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-wingers-cian-brosnan-and-nathan-gleeson-commit-to-the-club-for-2024-campaign/a1559633207.html

[legendz]

Leo's going to be a huge loss but at least he is not joining a first Division rival. Other players will have to step up next season without depending on trickery from Leo. Sometimes last season when under pressure, getting the ball to Leo was the option to relieve pressure.

[culloty82]

Looks like Kennedy's staying put, after Reading ended their trial. Stoke appear to be maintaining their interest in Ronan Teahan, but unless they plan to advance him straight into the first-team squad, would still be surprised if he left:

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-gm-sean-okeeffe-thrilled-as-season-ticket-sales-already-exceed-2023-tally/a371331464.html

[culloty82]

Rob Vasiu and Graham O'Reilly re-sign, the latter had somewhat fallen out of favour, but his return means 11 of last year's squad are on board, still no sign of any new players:

https://kerryfc.com/rob-vasiu-and-graham-o-reilly-have-re-signed-for-kerry-fc/

[legendz]

Rob Vasiu and Graham O'Reilly re-sign, the latter had somewhat fallen out of favour, but his return means 11 of last year's squad are on board, still no sign of any new players:

https://kerryfc.com/rob-vasiu-and-graham-o-reilly-have-re-signed-for-kerry-fc/

Defensive reinforcements are badly needed. The same repeated mistakes were made over the second half of the season. Billy's position would have been tricky with the same repeated defensive mistakes next season. He has been removed from the firing line.

[culloty82]

Aaron O'Sullivan re-signs, presumably he's being promoted to sub-goalie next season, given Nganou was released.

[culloty82]

Will be interesting to see how the squad will be filled out in the New Year - Kennedy Amechi is presumably staying, but even then a fourth forward will probably be needed for the full season, and as things stand we now have four midfielders, which one would hope will eventually get to seven or eight before the First Division starts.

[legendz]

Are two new defensive reinforcements enough?

[kingdomkerry]

Rumours of 2 young lads (both 19) coming in on loan. Given that the previous signings are also young lads I would be concerned. A mixture of youth and youth is not a recipie for success.

[dansultheman]

Rumours of 2 young lads (both 19) coming in on loan. Given that the previous signings are also young lads I would be concerned. A mixture of youth and youth is not a recipie for success.

I think that the two previous signings both have 2 and 3 years of LOI experience with Jack Kavanagh a mainstay on a team that made playoffs and by accounts, Spain was Treaty's best defender. Healy I believe played internationally for Ireland when doing my research and is really highly rated. A very good piece of business by Billy and the club (If true).

My concern is we need some extra Midfielders and attacking options now!

[legendz]

From a few weeks back:

League of Ireland Transfer Tracker: First Division.

Kerry

In: Andy Spain (Treaty United), Jack Kavanagh (Athlone Town).

Out:Cian Barrett (Shamrock Rovers - end of loan), Martin Coughlan, Arthur Nagnou, Alex Ainscough, Leo Gaxha (Galway United), Sean Kennedy.

Re-signed: Daniel Okwute, Cian Brosnan, Nathan Gleeson, Lee Axworthy, Rob Vasiu, Graham O'Reilly, Kevin Williams, Sean O'Connell, Aaron O'Sullivan.

Under contract: Ethan Kos, Ryan Kelliher (2025), Sean McGrath, Ronan Teahan, Samuel Aladesanusi.

It is understandable that young players will come in due to financial constraints but a bit more experience is required.

[culloty82]

Post-match interview last night mentioned there'll be a few trialists brought in for both the Galway friendly and an "in-house game" later that week, so worth keeping an eye on!

[legendz]

Post-match interview last night mentioned there'll be a few trialists brought in for both the Galway friendly and an "in-house game" later that week, so worth keeping an eye on!
Heard that alright. Seems to be a reasonable preseason planned out this year. MSC quarter-final to come as well.
Kerry are supposed to be playing the Mayo League on January 20th in Solar 21 Park.
https://westernpeople.ie/the-2023-highlights-of-the-mayo-soccer-scene_arid-5966.html

[legendz]

*Exclusive

Kennedy Amechi recently spent time on trial with Reading + Crystal Palace (impressing particularly at the former).

However, IFB understands that Kennedy is back in Ireland and set to re-sign with Kerry on a multi year deal.

Huge business he just needs his chance!

[legendz]

Major boost to Kerry FC as Valerii Dolia signs from Athlone Town! Position(s): Left Winger, Centre-Forward, Right Winger.

Interesting signing. A few people were saying a left winger was need. Dolia scored 3 goals against Kerry last year. With Kelliher, Okwute, Amechi and McGrath retained, and now Dolia joining, Kerry should have enough attacking threat to pick up more points this season.

[legendz]

The signing of Victor Udeze brings the official squad size to 27. 7 defenders in the squad but both Ferdia O'Brien and Daire McCarthy can play centre back. Kerry have to be defensively stronger this year. Cutting out the concession of sloppy goals alone will improve on the points total from last year.

[culloty82]

Valerii Dolia has finally returned to training last night, so can't be too long before he's included in matchday squads.

[listowelceltic]

Great news. Skilful player by all accounts. Can't have enough of those. What position does he play?

[culloty82]

A winger, but with eleven goals for Athlone, he evidently isn't shy going forward.