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galwaygirl
22/12/2005, 8:01 AM
Yes, he's going to play in Switzerland or possibly France next season.
There's actually 3 months of the season left in Switzerland and he is gone to a team there for the remainder of the season. I dont think he has any plans made yet for after that.
I know he does be on this site, so Damo if you get to read this, thanks for your contribution to Utd last season and (forgive me if my French isnt that good) La bonne chance dans Suisse
sligoman
22/12/2005, 8:17 AM
I know he does be on this site, so Damo if you get to read this, thanks for your contribution to Utd last season and (forgive me if my French isnt that good) La bonne chance dans SuisseI know, he PM'd me a few times:eek: :D.
galwaygirl
22/12/2005, 8:23 AM
I know, he PM'd me a few times:eek:
A sligo fan, I'll have to have a word with him about that:eek:
only slagging:D
sligoman
22/12/2005, 8:25 AM
A sligo fan, I'll have to have a word with him about that:eek:
only slagging:DI know, I was shocked too:p.
Aaron GUFC
24/12/2005, 8:34 AM
Just to let you know lads I talk to Damien regularly and he is going to Switzerland to be close to home. He would love to return to Terryland one day and he told me to say all the best to all the Galway United supporters who have been so good to him.
Au Revoir Damo and thanks for everything,
Aaron
Conor H
29/12/2005, 3:40 PM
Anyone hear of any other players??Its very quiet at the moment,although i suppose it is Christams time.Has Fran agreed terms?
Has anyone heard about the lad from barbados? I was asking some past and present players if they heard of anything and they didnt hear about anybody else joining for next season.
is due to come in late January/early February this will be confirmed when Eric gets back from his christmas break.As far a s I know talks are ongoing with Fran so if you see a few words of encouragment in his ear might not go amiss. I cant see us signing many more players as Stephen had targeted the players he has signed although if Fran Doesnt sign we could be in the market for one or two more.
Its time for people to start drving the season tickets by encouraging Mates,Family and work colleagues to buy one.Ronan and his band of volunteers have done a great job its up to the rest of us to keep it going.
but it didnt get through the new vetting system.When dis this start.
Conor H
04/01/2006, 7:36 PM
...Is off too America so that's him gone AFAIK.He isnt going till April so he may play with us for a while....anybody know?
for a year.Its a pity but his form apart from the end of last season was terribly inconsistent and just when he looks like getting back to his best he heads off.If he was really interested in his football he should have really given it a go this season as I believe he has what it takes to go further but like many other gifted players he probably lacks the commitment to do it.
Enjoy your year John.
anybody meet the lads from barbados yet? or has he even arrived?
gufct
11/01/2006, 10:59 AM
havent met him but allegedly he looks very young.
Patrick Dunne
11/01/2006, 12:14 PM
is Richard Levine. He arrived in Galway on Tuesday 10th January for a trial period. He has four international caps and is related to Eric. He is 18/19.
Terry
11/01/2006, 12:48 PM
is Richard Levine. He arrived in Galway on Tuesday 10th January for a trial period. He has four international caps and is related to Eric. He is 18/19.
I take it he is another striker?
Patrick Dunne
11/01/2006, 12:52 PM
He's a striker/winger - dont know what side.
from the galway advertiser:
Lally still searching for new blood
Galway United manager Stephen Lally is expected to make more acquisitions ahead of the new season.
Ryan O'Donnell, Ciaran Foley, Stevie Gavin, and the prodigious Alan Murphy have all signed for United, who currently have Bajan international Michael Lavine on trial.
Lavine, a cousin of United centre forward Eric, arrived in Galway last week and has participated in a number of training sessions. The teenage midfielder who comes to Ireland with a favourable reputation has been capped four times by the Caribbean Island and will be monitored by manager Stephen Lally during the next few weeks.
Lavine will hope to become the fifth Barbados international to play for the club, following in the footsteps of his cousin Eric, Luther Watson, Ryan Lucas, and Llewlyn Riley who all featured in the maroon shirt in recent years.
Frannie Carter, the cultured former United player, has been linked with a move to Terryland Park, but has yet to sign a contract, while Ryan Casey is currently in Australia and is expected to miss the start of the season.
Another thoughtful footballer, John Russell, has not signed yet and a player of his ability is likely to attract many suitors in the domestic game. United followers will be extremely disappointed if the club fail to net Russell's signature in the coming weeks as the Moycullen student offers the team a neat passing threat in the centre of the park.
Terry
20/01/2006, 10:22 AM
heard during the week that Sean Connor, of Sligo Rovers, is trying to buy out Alan Keanes contract with us and get him to join them! Anyone else here this?:mad:
sligoman
20/01/2006, 6:14 PM
heard during the week that Sean Connor, of Sligo Rovers, is trying to buy out Alan Keanes contract with us and get him to join them! Anyone else here this?:mad:I take it by your angry face that he's good then?:confused:. What position does he play, midfield isn't it?
Conor H
20/01/2006, 7:04 PM
I take it by your angry face that he's good then?:confused:. What position does he play, midfield isn't it?
Plays centre half....he played against yee in the Showgrounds in the 1-1 game.
TBH i cant see him leaving....he's Galway through and through and has alot of ties with the U-21s etc.
Could be wrong but i'd be very surprised if he left and dissapointed.
Red4Eva
21/01/2006, 12:27 AM
TBH i cant see him leaving....he's Galway through and through and has alot of ties with the U-21s etc.
Could be wrong but i'd be very surprised if he left and dissapointed.
i got the impression that he was galway through and through as well. wherebouts is he from in galway? i seen him play bout 4 times this season&was impressed considering his age. he's strong&good in the air from what i've seen. i still find this rumour hard to believe cos i've heard so many stories about us been linked with players that were totally untrue
Conor H
21/01/2006, 9:33 AM
He's from Abbeyknockmoy....out were St.Bernards play.As i said don't think he'll play for yee next year.
Patrick Dunne
21/01/2006, 11:24 AM
if this story is true, Terry. I heard it as well, but from a source that could not be described as reliable.
Sligo would have to pay a sizeable fee for the player and United are not in a position where we have to sell.
Terry
23/01/2006, 10:24 AM
Got this from the kilkenny forum? He got his info from the local newspaper.
Originally Posted by joema
Shane Guthrie -(Was here on loan) gone to Galway on year loan. Good player could become an important player for Cork City in a few years
Shanes profile
Shane Guthrie
Date Of Birth: 11/12/84
Position: Centre-back
Height: 192.4 cm
Weight: 90.7 kg
Occupation: Cork City Soccer Academy
Squad Number: 32
Previous Clubs: St Brendans Park, Kingdom Boys, Tralee Dynamos
Honours: Kerry District League U21 representive side; U17 FAI National Cup runners-up medal; Capped by Ireland U19's VS Hungary (1st cap) last year & Toured with Irish IT's team to Cyprus, January, 2004.
Biography
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shane signed for the club at the start of last season having previously played for Kingdom Boys and Tralee Dynamos in Kerry. He’s studying in City’s Soccer Academy, under the guidance of Liam Murphy, and has been capped at U19 level and with the Ireland IT team in Cyprus last January. Shane plays in central defence and made his senior team bow last year in the Munster Senior Cup.
Terry
23/01/2006, 12:31 PM
Heard we also have a goalkeeper on trail, anyone here this?
Patrick Dunne
23/01/2006, 3:02 PM
AFAIK he is Polish. There are number of trialists at the club at the moment.
There are number of trialists at the club at the moment.
would you care to expand on this ?
Patrick Dunne
23/01/2006, 3:26 PM
Richard Levine
Polish goalkeeper (Dublin based)
Former Dagenham player (Graham Barrett as per last weeks Tribune)
Two Italians on the way
Richard Levine
Polish goalkeeper (Dublin based)
Former Dagenham player (Graham Barrett as per last weeks Tribune)
Two Italians on the way
Good to hear.
Unfortunately the tribunes fact findings are inaccurate as no one by the name of graham barrett has ever played for dagenham? it wouldnt be the graham barrett, irish international, ex-arsenal player maybe:cool: :)
Patrick Dunne
24/01/2006, 5:50 PM
"the" Graham Barrett anyway (ex Arsenal).
If I find out any information I will let you know.
Conor H
24/01/2006, 9:35 PM
Anyone hear any news on how Richard Levine is doing?
Patrick Dunne
24/01/2006, 10:36 PM
He's cold :D
Have heard nothing. He is scheduled to travel to the UK with the squad, so he probably will
be around for few weeks, at least.
galwaygirl
25/01/2006, 8:35 AM
Anyone hear any news on how Richard Levine is doing?
He's cold :D
:D Excellent reply PD, should be up for POTM :D
is with Livingston on loan from Coventry who he played with in Terryland last year.
GalwayFrancis
29/01/2006, 12:56 PM
AthloneTownFc.com's Squad Update
Added: 25/01/06
TOWN boss Michael O'Connor has made another close season signing, bringing Kevin Williamson into his squad.
The Tullamore native started last season with Galway United, but finished with Premier Division new boys Dublin City.
The left sided midfielder, who can also operate at left-back previously played with Bohemians Under-21's for two seasons, and currently attends Athlone Institute of Technology.
Conor H
29/01/2006, 1:01 PM
Apparently the trialists were been kept on or let go today.
Graham Butler is the name of the English player.
Patrick Dunne
31/01/2006, 5:04 PM
He is a fomer Redbridge player - they play in the Ryman League.
tralee_dynamo
02/02/2006, 7:18 AM
Got this from the kilkenny forum? He got his info from the local newspaper.
Originally Posted by joema
Shane Guthrie -(Was here on loan) gone to Galway on year loan. Good player could become an important player for Cork City in a few years
Shanes profile
Shane Guthrie
Date Of Birth: 11/12/84
Position: Centre-back
Height: 192.4 cm
Weight: 90.7 kg
Occupation: Cork City Soccer Academy
Squad Number: 32
Previous Clubs: St Brendans Park, Kingdom Boys, Tralee Dynamos
Honours: Kerry District League U21 representive side; U17 FAI National Cup runners-up medal; Capped by Ireland U19's VS Hungary (1st cap) last year & Toured with Irish IT's team to Cyprus, January, 2004.
Biography
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shane signed for the club at the start of last season having previously played for Kingdom Boys and Tralee Dynamos in Kerry. He’s studying in City’s Soccer Academy, under the guidance of Liam Murphy, and has been capped at U19 level and with the Ireland IT team in Cyprus last January. Shane plays in central defence and made his senior team bow last year in the Munster Senior Cup.
Didn't hear anything about this and was talking to Shane last week. He is a good player however, did well for Kilkenny last year!
Derek would be delighted however!
galwaygirl
02/02/2006, 8:04 AM
Didn't hear anything about this and was talking to Shane last week. He is a good player however, did well for Kilkenny last year!
Derek would be delighted however!
That means there could be TWO kerrymen on the team, jesus the one we have is enough :eek:
Only slagging Tralee Dynamo :D
galwaygirl
02/02/2006, 9:45 AM
just read there in The Galway Advertiser....
"Sean Malee, the former United right winger, who is currently involved with the Irish third level IT squad, is to hold talks with Lally"
parnell ranger
02/02/2006, 2:16 PM
How did Philip o Reilly play last year?
He played a lot of Schoolboy football with my local club in Athlone and was an excellent prospect.
Sandro
04/02/2006, 2:49 PM
The two Italian trialists are Giovanni Mellone and Danilo (can't remember his surname). Giovanni, 18 year old from Lecce, has been already training with United for a couple of weeks and has spent last months in Galway studying.
Danilo is 22 year old and hails from Pavia. He will arrive at the end of this month, he's a good experience in Italian lower leagues and is currently under contract with a minor team. Therefore he might not be available before July, anyway. Both Giovanni and Danilo paly on the right side of midfield
galwaygirl
07/02/2006, 1:12 PM
Stephen Lally has added a sixth new face to his squad after secuing the services of Polish goalkeeper Tomasz Gruszka for the coming season - he will act as back-up to club captain Alan Gough. Gruszka, who played for Polish Thrid Division outfit K.S. Gawin, spent last week on trial with the club, and while he lacks match sharpness, he impressed enough to convince Lally to offer him a contract for the year.
GalwayFrancis
09/02/2006, 5:03 PM
Polish goalkeeper Tomasz Gruszka for the coming season - he will act as back-up to club captain Alan Gough. Gruszka, who played for Polish Thrid Division outfit K.S. Gawin
http://www.ksgawin.pl/druzyna.php?id=1 - player profile of tomasz
http://www.ksgawin.pl/druzyna.php?id=1 - player profile of tomasz
bardzo doswiadczony zawodnik znany z wystepów w pierwszoligowym slasku Wroclaw
Its good to know that !:o :confused:
DonO'Bate
10/02/2006, 1:19 PM
http://www.ksgawin.pl/druzyna.php?id=1 - player profile of tomasz
Interesting team pic, with some great footballers names like Damian Czech and Robert Drag. I see his pseudomyn/nickname is "Grucha", I wonder will he obtain the same cult status among United fans as our former Italian goalkeeper Marco Rapetti. Will there be a new chant along the lines of the Marco Rapetti classic, "There's only one Tommy Grucha"?
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