2026 Transfer Window

[sbgawa]

Rovers window has SO FAR been quiet.
Same team as last year minus Mandroiu plus Mulraney and byrne is back from pergotory.
Enda stevens will be a help especially when Pico is gone to the world cup. Noonan and Oshivunu a year older...
Reasons to ne hopeful and Brennan looked good when he came on against Derry.

[total hoofball]

What a week this is was for Shels, could have grabbed a nice transfer fee for Wood on Monday but doubled down to keep Wood with bringing Jarvis back two players who have the difference maker credentials if you want to win back the league title

[pineapple stu]

Thomas Morley, Seán Murphy, Goodness Ogbonna and Charles Akinrintoyo look like they're the new signings at UCD for the season. Ogbonna has come up from the underage teams - was in the Ireland U17 squad at the recent World Cup. Thomas Morley is listed as Sligo Rovers online? Akinrintoyo is from Rovers' academy and no idea about Seán Murphy, which isn't the easiest of names to Google!

[ontheotherhand]

Thomas Morley, Seán Murphy, Goodness Ogbonna and Charles Akinrintoyo look like they're the new signings at UCD for the season. Ogbonna has come up from the underage teams - was in the Ireland U17 squad at the recent World Cup. Thomas Morley is listed as Sligo Rovers online? Akinrintoyo is from Rovers' academy and no idea about Seán Murphy, which isn't the easiest of names to Google!


Ogbonna came from us as well but must have gone into your underage setup last year? Thought he was with your first team already tbh.

Heard good things about him and Akinrintoyo. Hope they do well for you.

Fairly sure I had Sean as a lecturer back in the day. Some career move for him.

[De Town]

Goodness is from Longford, and spent a few years in the Rovers underage setup alright. Think he made the bench for a European game last year at some stage, open to correction on that though. Moved to UCD last summer I believe, but was playing with their underage teams the second half of last year. A shame he's not with us tbh, meant to be a good prospect.

[ontheotherhand]

Goodness is from Longford, and spent a few years in the Rovers underage setup alright. Think he made the bench for a European game last year at some stage, open to correction on that though. Moved to UCD last summer I believe, but was playing with their underage teams the second half of last year. A shame he's not with us tbh, meant to be a good prospect.

Not sure if it was a European game, but he did make the bench for us at least once, alright. Think it was during a bit of an injury crisis, but still shows that he was well thought of and around the first team squad. Was surprised when he left tbh as he was featuring for Ireland and seemed to be doing well.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Thomas Morley, Seán Murphy, Goodness Ogbonna and Charles Akinrintoyo look like they're the new signings at UCD for the season. Ogbonna has come up from the underage teams - was in the Ireland U17 squad at the recent World Cup. Thomas Morley is listed as Sligo Rovers online? Akinrintoyo is from Rovers' academy and no idea about Seán Murphy, which isn't the easiest of names to Google!

Morley was nominated for FAI under 19 player of the year

[ger121]

Could be a good signing for Rovers. He certainly is a profitable one. Goes for €450k 2 years ago and comes back for free.


https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/0207/1557261-razi-makes-rovers-return-after-como-spell/

[ontheotherhand]

Clarke has goals in him if he can stay fit, id like to see him get a run tis season

You might get your wish! Started against UCD today. Would be amazing if we could get him back to even near his best.

[nr637]

Jarvis, McInroy and Wood in midfield gives them a huge amount of creativity this year. If that Portuguese striker is half decent or Boyd can stay half fit, Shels will definitely be in the mix and up there.

Shels will maybe up there but O'Brien does like the hooofball approach!

[total hoofball]

Shels will maybe up there but O'Brien does like the hooofball approach!You obviously have not watched Shels play since O'Brien took over

[Dermobohs]

Yeah the football absolutely is better than duffs version

[oriel]

Interesting one by Dundalk today, safe to say a real surprise.

https://www.dundalkfc.com/new-signing-tyreke-wilson

[RealJohn91]

Cobh signed Rhys Brennan on loan for the season from Bohs. Have to imagine someone will be replacing him in the Bohs squad soon cause it leaves the attacking depth a little light and it was light already.

[nr637]

Anyone know if Cian Bargary has re-signed with Cobh Ramblers for the 2026 season or if he is playing for anyone this season! I can't get any answer from the Cobh club.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Vinnie Leonard leaving Dundalk for Norwich in the summer

[ontheotherhand]

Vinnie Leonard leaving Dundalk for Norwich in the summer

400k I read? That's fairly good business by Dundalk. He was impressive at the u17 WC. More so than players who've gone or will go for a lot more. But probably fair enough for a defender?

[oriel]

The DFC ex CEO was part of the negotiations, Peter Halpin, he has a biz that promotes sports sponsorships, so hopefully on top of this initial 400K cash deal will be a sell on clause % and other add ons.

Good move for Vinnie, super player.

[Kiki Balboa]

Sean Keogh and Vinny Leonard gone for decent money. Mayowa, Kenny , Spaight and Mulligan all played decent roles last year.

Despite all the turmoil in the club in recent years, something has gone right at that level.

[Martinho II]

What club is Sk at now Kiki?

[Kiki Balboa]

What club is Sk at now Kiki?

Brighton. His younger brother recently signed from Shelbourne and was on the bench vs Derry.

Dundalk actually have a huge catchment area if they play their cards right. Keogh is from Skerries, while Mulligan is from Monaghan for example, Leonard from Meath, Spaight from Dundalk (Blackrock really).

[nr637]

Cork City FC announce the signing of AJ Bridge a midfielder on loan from Norwich City. The 20 year old is on a loan deal up until June when a review will be done to extend the loan deal.

[culloty82]

Cian Bargary has just joined Kerry from Cobh.

[cobhlad]

Cian Bargary has just joined Kerry from Cobh.

Cracking signing for Kerry. Himself and McGlade are very similar, so not the end of the world for Ramblers if Dylan goes well, but should do a job under Healy

[2 Year Contract]

Rovers have signed ex Waterford player Tunmise Sobowale on loan from St Mirren till the summer and announced him in a let’s say… unconventional way which has now been deleted by them for obvious reasons :Dhttps://x.com/irish_buds/status/2024862880697335828?s=46

[Buckett]

Classic LOI

[2 Year Contract]

In classic LOI fashion, Pats named a lad on the bench called Yssouf Soro from the Ivory Coast last night, but have still not announced him as a signing and there’s nothing online about him when you search his name which would suggest he wasn’t playing at any sort of decent standard but we shall see… They’ve done that before, naming a new signing along with the matchday squad update to I guess spring the element of surprise on the opposition, but in this case not announcing him at all is pretty bizarre

[Glen Of Aherlow]

In classic LOI fashion, Pats named a lad on the bench called Yssouf Soro from the Ivory Coast last night, but have still not announced him as a signing and there’s nothing online about him when you search his name which would suggest he wasn’t playing at any sort of decent standard but we shall see… They’ve done that before, naming a new signing along with the matchday squad update to I guess spring the element of surprise on the opposition, but in this case not announcing him at all is pretty bizarre

That’s mental , absolutely nothing about him online , you could search any randomer on planet earth and find something about them

[Inchicore]

In classic LOI fashion, Pats named a lad on the bench called Yssouf Soro from the Ivory Coast last night, but have still not announced him as a signing and there’s nothing online about him when you search his name which would suggest he wasn’t playing at any sort of decent standard but we shall see… They’ve done that before, naming a new signing along with the matchday squad update to I guess spring the element of surprise on the opposition, but in this case not announcing him at all is pretty bizarre

According to extra time he's an Irish GK

[2 Year Contract]

According to extra time he's an Irish GKHe’s not a goalkeeper. Unless of course he decided to warmup wearing the outfield kit last night :D

[Inchicore]

Ha wouldn't surprise me!!!

[Inchicore]

Has James Brown signed for Pats?

They seem a bit unsure themselves as they just deleted a video of is potential announcement.

[total hoofball]

Shels have recalled James Roche from his loan at Athlone after just two games. Barrett, Casey, Mbeng all went off with injuries on Friday night and Norris is currently injured so it's look Shels are in a bit of bother at the back for the next while

[Strongbow10]

Shels have recalled James Roche from his loan at Athlone after just two games. Barrett, Casey, Mbeng all went off with injuries on Friday night and Norris is currently injured so it's look Shels are in a bit of bother at the back for the next while

Very disappointed, he looks a prospect, did very well at right full and very comfortable when moved to centre back aswell.

[Glen Of Aherlow]

Browne signing confirmed , be interesting to see how he fits in , will there be a change to a back four , Boyce at right back and Browne ahead of him ?

[Bohtastic]

Zane Myers signed from Hull.
No idea about him tbh, but competition for Rooney, Parsons. Also plays left back, we've gone from having no full backs to a glut of them

https://bohemians.ie/winger-zane-myers-joins-from-hull-city/

[TonyD]

Browne signing confirmed , be interesting to see how he fits in , will there be a change to a back four , Boyce at right back and Browne ahead of him ?

I know we were after him before he went to the UK, but it does seem a little strange to sign him now, having brought Boyce in. With Elbouzedi on that side too can they all fit in ? It looks like its the other end of the field that we need players, rather than at the back.

[2 Year Contract]

I know we were after him before he went to the UK, but it does seem a little strange to sign him now, having brought Boyce in. With Elbouzedi on that side too can they all fit in ? It looks like it’s the other end of the field that we need players, rather than at the back.Brown played at right wing in 9 of his 17 appearances for Kilmarnock this season so might be an option there as well as his natural position of right full, given how light in options the squad is on the wings

[Jack B]

Potentially having a winger at left back and a right back on the wing would sum up how messily our squad is assembled once again.

[Inchicore]

I just hope Kenny has a plan for this signingand its not just one between boyce and brown start and the other is back up. Kenny is known for wanting two senior players for each position. Waste of money when you have one of the best academies around.

Like my point earlier, he's ruining the pathway to the 1st team and it's something we have come to heavily rely on for financial reasons.

[redobit]

Shels have recalled James Roche from his loan at Athlone after just two games.

Can clubs do that. I thought they changed it that when a loan was agreed that was it until the loan was over.

[Longfordian]

Can clubs do that. I thought they changed it that when a loan was agreed that was it until the loan was over.

Presume they can only do it while the transfer window is still open. And he won't be able to play for a third club this season if he plays for Shels.

[sbgawa]

Can clubs do that. I thought they changed it that when a loan was agreed that was it until the loan was over.Once its agreed before loan starts its ok.I guess Barret being injured might have pre empted it.The kid won under 20 national league player of the year last year as a 17 year old. One for the futire but for shels one for now it seems

[Longfordian]

I always chuckle at these signing quotes from randomers from the UK or further afield about how excited they are and what a "huge club" their new club is. The latest being a lad who's just signed for Shels until July, but there were similar words from someone Bohs signed earlier on today.

[ger121]

Zane Myers signed from Hull.
No idea about him tbh, but competition for Rooney, Parsons. Also plays left back, we've gone from having no full backs to a glut of them

https://bohemians.ie/winger-zane-myers-joins-from-hull-city/

If he is half as good as his uncle Michael, he’ll kill it.

[Nesta99]

If he is half as good as his uncle Michael, he’ll kill it.Naw he's a rep for butchering chances, bit of a hatchet man too!

[RealJohn91]

James McManus has gone back to Sligo till the end of the season. Strange one seeing as he started the Pats game but he hasn't got a sniff since. Lots of competition in there now though tbf.

[joey B]

Frantz Pierrot signed for Galway

[De Town]

Frantz Pierrot signed for Galway

Weren't Bohs fans hinting (online, pinch of salt etc.) that he was going their way over the last few days? Big coup for Galway if they've chinned Bohs to a signing of Pierrot's calibre.

If he hits the ground running and reproduces his Drogs form, he could be a game changer for Galway. Fancied them for the drop before a ball was kicked because I didn't see where their goals would come from - this could change things big time though.

[Glen Of Aherlow]

I know we were after him before he went to the UK, but it does seem a little strange to sign him now, having brought Boyce in. With Elbouzedi on that side too can they all fit in ? It looks like it’s the other end of the field that we need players, rather than at the back.

Wonder would Boyce play on the right side of a back three , I read where he played there as a centre back at under age level with Derry