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pete
24/12/2005, 8:42 AM
Aaah, so he'll be the dogs boll!x again all of a sudden? :rolleyes:

I suppose some of know from experience not to come out too quickly & criticise.
Maynard
24/12/2005, 3:34 PM
[QUOTE=Partizan]Waterford United
OUT:
Paul Crowley (Dublin City)
Yes
John Lestor (Dublin City)
No...

John Lester will not be signing for Dublin City, too fat.
Magicme
28/12/2005, 9:54 PM
Jaysus Maynard say what u really think!

Well Johnny is always welcome back at the Mons.
mandrake
29/12/2005, 1:25 PM
[QUOTE=Partizan]Waterford United
OUT:
Paul Crowley (Dublin City)
Yes
John Lestor (Dublin City)
No...

John Lester will not be signing for Dublin City, too fat.
john lestors a good player maynard, done a grest job for us 2004, left due to injury.....
Maynard
29/12/2005, 2:59 PM
[QUOTE=Maynard]
john lestors a good player maynard, done a grest job for us 2004, left due to injury.....

Not questioning his ability at all, but as you alluded to above his injuries have hampered his progression, and I don't think we'll be in a position next season to carry any passengers. We had Keith Foy and Marc Kenny in the Prem two years ago, talented but unfit. Once bitten etc

We have signed Mick O'Donnell from UCD also...not sure what to make of that yet.
harpskid
29/12/2005, 3:21 PM
Eamonn Seydak has left Finn Harps and has joined Irish League side Institute.

Meanwhile, Stephen Capper and Martin Lauchlan have both been released by the club
dancinpants
29/12/2005, 4:21 PM
Arkins is being released from Portadown. Any word of whose in for him (apart from Longford)?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/4566104.stm
Maynard
29/12/2005, 5:04 PM
Arkins is being released from Portadown. Any word of whose in for him (apart from Longford)?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/4566104.stm

Wouldn't be surprised if we're taking a look at him as well.
Cosmo
29/12/2005, 5:16 PM
Wouldn't be surprised if we're taking a look at him as well.


Can seriously see dublin stay up next season unfortunately folks :(
Maynard
29/12/2005, 5:34 PM
Can seriously see dublin stay up next season unfortunately folks :(

Aww, poor baba:rolleyes:
dancinpants
29/12/2005, 5:36 PM
Can seriously see dublin stay up next season unfortunately folks :(

I had the exact same thought the last time Drogheda got promoted....alas, I was right :(

;)
harpskid
29/12/2005, 6:21 PM
Arkins is being released from Portadown. Any word of whose in for him (apart from Longford)?

I hear Dundalk are favourites to sign him :eek:

Not too sure how reliable my source is but he's normally fairly accurate...
dancinpants
29/12/2005, 6:29 PM
I hear Dundalk are favourites to sign him :eek:

Not too sure how reliable my source is but he's normally fairly accurate...

Would be a good signing for them, he could certainly still do the business in the 1st Division.
Cosmo
29/12/2005, 7:02 PM
I hear Dundalk are favourites to sign him :eek:

Not too sure how reliable my source is but he's normally fairly accurate...

There's not a chance craptown will be able to afford his wages (unless they're lucky enough to have some secret sugardaddy involved in the club - which i doubt they do :) ) . Sure would be a good laugh if tehy signed him and they didnt go up again (is this 5 consecutive seasons down in the graveyard now :D )

Maynard, wasn't really taking a pop - genuinely think you'll stay up. Some decent signings!!
pineapple stu
29/12/2005, 11:46 PM
Arkins is being released from Portadown. Any word of who's in for him (apart from Longford)?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/4566104.stm
UCD are looking for an experienced striker, though I'd imagine his wages would be a bit above our level. That said, if Dublin City can link themselves with him...
dancinpants
30/12/2005, 5:05 AM
UCD are looking for an experienced striker, though I'd imagine his wages would be a bit above our level. That said, if Dublin City can link themselves with him...

Aye, but the fact that Arkins is being released, means that he has to be careful with what he demands in wages - otherwise he'll price himself in such a way that nobody will touch him. I'd imagine, IF he's looking for the same wages he received at Portadown, that figure might drop as the offers wane.
Raheny Red
30/12/2005, 2:13 PM
According to FM 104 Pat Fenlon is interested in Arkins!!:eek: :eek:
EnDai
30/12/2005, 3:24 PM
Guaranteed scorer I guess, but we'd have to be off our rockers!! That said, we do need a third striker.
Slash/ED
30/12/2005, 7:24 PM
According to FM 104 Pat Fenlon is interested in Arkins!!:eek: :eek:

Oh joy, what a super replacement for Jason Byrne. Lets sell Ndo and sign Tommy Morgan back.
Maynard
30/12/2005, 8:04 PM
It's all in Arkins hands I guess as to what he wants money wise, and what kind of things he wants to achieve/compete for in his final couple of years...not a bad position for a 35 year old footballer to find himself in.
Schumi
30/12/2005, 9:37 PM
UCD are looking for an experienced striker
I don't think we meant 'experienced' as a euphemism though.
MariborKev
01/01/2006, 12:46 AM
Derry City defender looks to be on his way to Institute in the Irish League
pineapple stu
01/01/2006, 11:48 AM
Does he have a name...?!
Speranza
01/01/2006, 3:40 PM
Paddy McLaughlin. Really rate Paddy but centre defence is our strongest position and with the signing of Ken Oman he wouldn't get much playing time.
De Town
01/01/2006, 4:01 PM
According to an interview on local radio with Alan Mathews, LTFC have signed 4 players already but he's not mentioning any names yet. Vinny Arkins deal might be complete?:confused:
TonyD
02/01/2006, 5:56 PM
Apparently UCD have re-signed Alan Cawley on a free, two years after getting E24k for him. :D

Did Ollie ever cough up that cash ? Great bit of business by UCD if he did.
HarpoJoyce
02/01/2006, 6:37 PM
Did Ollie ever cough up that cash ? Great bit of business by UCD if he did.

Yes, I believe with interest.
http://www.ucdsoccer.com/news.php?id=2680&PHPSESSID=f7323248d5c5d5b4a02ea6a24451bb4a

We took a relaxed approach to the discussions. Because the initial FAI Tribunal ruled in our favour, we were always guaranteed the money(ies).
Magicme
02/01/2006, 6:51 PM
We may have been slow of the mark but I think we have bagged us some good uns!

Brian Gannon (UCD)
Andrew Cousins (Kildare)
David McGeough (Dundalk)
Poor Student
02/01/2006, 6:52 PM
We may have been slow of the mark but I think we have bagged us some good uns!

Brian Gannon (UCD)
Andrew Cousins (Kildare)
David McGeough (Dundalk)

Which club is that?
Magicme
02/01/2006, 6:59 PM
Sorry Monaghan United
Poor Student
02/01/2006, 7:02 PM
Sorry Monaghan United

Ah right. I reckon Gannon is a good signing for you. Acquitted himsell well enough in the Premier Division.
Magicme
02/01/2006, 7:06 PM
Thought he had done ok for himself with you so was kinda excited when was told he had signed. Also looking forward to checking out Andrew Cousins coz heard some good stuff bout him last year.

It was a relief to see we had signed some players....was so worried bout the situation had a weird dream last nite that we were playing a pre-season friendly against Dublin City and the only player we had was David Lee! I think David is great but even he cant be the whole team!
pineapple stu
02/01/2006, 7:12 PM
Did Ollie ever cough up that cash? Great bit of business by UCD if he did.
The FAI paid us the money and stopped it from Shels' prize money this season. Ollie still didn't have the manners to pay us directly even after we were proved to be correct.
Poor Student
02/01/2006, 7:29 PM
The FAI paid us the money and stopped it from Shels' prize money this season. Ollie still didn't have the manners to pay us directly even after we were proved to be correct.

You have to say that transfer was a utter waste of big money in eL terms. I've still at this point to see any confirmation he has signed for us.
pineapple stu
02/01/2006, 7:36 PM
True about the confirmation, though I'm happy taking the word on our forum about it. I think he signed at a bad time - they bought a couple of big name midfielders at the same time (Ndo and Moore), and he never really broke through in the end.
Poor Student
02/01/2006, 7:45 PM
True about the confirmation, though I'm happy taking the word on our forum about it. I think he signed at a bad time - they bought a couple of big name midfielders at the same time (Ndo and Moore), and he never really broke through in the end.

What was the story? Did Shels sign him under the assumption they would pay nothing and hence take a risk on seeing if he'd turn out to be more than a squad player? Surely he is one of the most expensive flops in eL history. Don't mean to lay into him (given he could well be ours again) but €24k for a player who did next to nothing is the type of expensive luxury an eL club cannot afford. I perfectly understand given Shels signed other players and had a strong squad means it's not an indictment of the player's quality or performances that much but what a waste of money.
pineapple stu
02/01/2006, 7:51 PM
Nah, even they wouldn't take such a risk. When they signed him - or approached us to sign him - we told them compensation would be due. If they took the risk, they're idiots, pure and simple. He has quality, though, that's undoubted - maybe they didn't plan for his temperament...
A face
03/01/2006, 1:54 AM
Reynolds might be off to Cobh (http://corkcityfc.ie/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=868)
Raheny Red
03/01/2006, 12:28 PM
From the Reds Independent Forum!! (http://www.redsindependent.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=607)
Schumi
03/01/2006, 2:20 PM
What was the story? Did Shels sign him under the assumption they would pay nothing and hence take a risk on seeing if he'd turn out to be more than a squad player?
That's how it looks to me.

If they took the risk, they're idiots, pure and simple. More likely arrogant I'd say. Ollie expected to get his way as usual.
Slash/ED
03/01/2006, 5:54 PM
Nah, even they wouldn't take such a risk. When they signed him - or approached us to sign him - we told them compensation would be due. If they took the risk, they're idiots, pure and simple. He has quality, though, that's undoubted - maybe they didn't plan for his temperament...

I didn't see anything wrong with his temperment, he was usually one of the most committed players and apparently one of the most approachable. He just wasn't good enough though he has great technique, he has a few problems. He isn't strong enough and doesn't assert himself on the game enough to be a central mid fielder and hasn't the pace or movement to be a winger, so despite his good technique it's difficult to ever see him being an effective player.
pineapple stu
03/01/2006, 6:50 PM
I didn't see anything wrong with his temperment, he was usually one of the most committed players and apparently one of the most approachable.
You mustn't have seen that much of him so! ;) He has a tendency to play well when he feels like it, which he did a fair bit under Doolin for us (though not at all under Mahon).

Approachable yes...unless he's drunk and singing...:eek:
Passive
04/01/2006, 1:15 PM
Pat Scully's bid to sign the entire Kildare and Kilkenny squads is continuing. Rovers have signed Gareth Cooney from Kildare and Jamie Duffy from Kilkenny.
Poor Student
04/01/2006, 1:23 PM
I admit I don't know much about the players Rovers have signed but Kilkenny without Scully's loan signings and Kildare were hardly anything to speak of last season. When you take their players do you not become only as good as those two clubs?:confused:
shedhead
04/01/2006, 1:27 PM
pity we couldnt of get Cawley, he is a class player. Rovers have only got 2 in so far but have lost bout 10-15 including Tim McCann whose gone to Linfield. Heres hopin Sean Connors is just takin his time lookin for decent players who will be an addition to rovers and the league and not just signing Dublin rejects like most clubs seem to be doing.
Roo69
04/01/2006, 1:28 PM
Not sure if it was posted before and to lazy to check but Trevor Molloy has signed for St. Pats.
Raheny Red
04/01/2006, 1:39 PM
Just heard Noel Hunt won't be offered a new contract??:confused: :confused:

Should set off alarm bells in the eL!!
gustavo
04/01/2006, 1:52 PM
dont think any of the Shels or Longford fans were overly impressed over all with Cawley really so im not that disappointed we didnt get him
sligoman
04/01/2006, 1:57 PM
dont think any of the Shels or Longford fans were overly impressed over all with Cawley really so im not that disappointed we didnt get himPlus, it hasn't being confirmed that he has signed with UCD yet, I don't think we'll get him either way, but it's not a done deal yet afaik.
De Town
04/01/2006, 2:44 PM
Not sure if it was posted before and to lazy to check but Trevor Molloy has signed for St. Pats.
It was posted that they were interested. Didn't know it was official. Good signing for them IMHO.