Rumours

[Philly]

Touché. I see the post you're referring to now. My apologies.

However, your comments about UCD continued to be utterly ill-informed. The three (now) players on trial at English clubs have been offered new contracts. We've offered what we can, and if they get better elsewhere, there's nothing we can do. UCD cannot compete with clubs from the English Second, First and Premier divisions - end of story.

We're one of the few clubs who live in a land of financial reality. the players concerned are all out of contract, so transfer fees, if any, will be decided by arbitration. We've stood up to other clubs - notably Shels and Drogheda - with regards transfer fees before and won, so I don't know where you get your idea that we don't look for "better" fees. And I don't see it as a problem with the league in general. Most clubs around the world are selling clubs. In A Season With Verona, for example, we see a team who can only compete in Serie A by recouping £8m from selling players every year. We're showing that your career can progress either by coming back home to Ireland for a while or by staying in Ireland in the first place. By doing so, we're going to be able to attract better calibre players in the future.

Keeping your best players every single time is a nice idea, but it doesn't work in the real world.


Fair points so. I didn't read anywhere that they were offered contracts but I'll take your word for it.

I suppose all UCD fans think I have it in for the club. Not true. I bought one of those "Trinity ****e" keyrings when KCFC played them a few years ago. Still have it. Whatever about everything else, keyrings with swear words in them have great marketability and I hope your club included a reference to your keyrings in UCD's submission to the FAI.

:)

[dublin15bohs]

Could be anyone in for Bohs as Sean Connor is going to be spending time with steve bruce and chris coleman at both birmingham and fulham.

[chippie0001]

Heard tonight that Drogheda were speaking to both Ollie Cahill and Stue Byrne from Shels and hope to have deals done soon.

[pineapple stu]

I bought one of those "Trinity ****e" keyrings when KCFC played them a few years ago. Still have it. Whatever about everything else, keyrings with swear words in them have great marketability
You have no idea how true you are. :)

[BohsPartisan]

Heard from a pretty reliable source Owen Heary is in talks with Bohs.

[Rovers1]

Galway United (if we get promoted):

In: David Forde (Derry), Faz Kuduzovic & Adam Hughes (Sligo), Mark Leech & Simon Webb (Drogheda)

Out: Derek O'Brien (back to Sligo) Alan Gough (retired) Alan Murphy (Longford, so they'll have 2)

:eek: :D :confused:

[gustavo]

Could be anyone in for Bohs as Sean Connor is going to be spending time with steve bruce and chris coleman at both birmingham and fulham.

I wouldnt pay much attention to that , He was talking about a Birmingham link when he joined us but nothing ever happened it .

[The Stars]

I wouldnt pay much attention to that , He was talking about a Birmingham link when he joined us but nothing ever happened it .

ya but we had no money.It will be a different story with Bohs as they will be able to afford these guys wages,if they get them on loan

[WeAreRovers]

Kirkby and O'Connor both out of contract at Longford and wanted by Scully - according to today's Mirror. I've heard these two names bandied about before.

KOH

[Keego]

Heard Kirby has signed a contract with St Pats

[Dodge]

Heard he'd agreed a dela but signed nothing. Was talking to Bohs aswell AFAIK

[Longfordian]

Kirkby and O'Connor both out of contract at Longford and wanted by Scully - according to today's Mirror. I've heard these two names bandied about before.

KOH


They're both out of contract alright. Kirby is Bohs/Pats bound I would think, as for Danny well he's one of our most senior players and with seniority so goes wages usually, good player but I don't know if we could afford him or Kirbs any more if there's a few clubs sniffing

[CharlesThompson]

I heard John Martin from Longford was speaking with Shamrock Rovers about a move there.

[dancinpants]

David Forde linked with Cardiff City.

[Sheridan]

Gretna have reportedly accepted a bid from Bohs for Kenny Deuchar, although he's reluctant to up sticks and move to Ireland.

[dancinpants]

Gretna have reportedly accepted a bid from Bohs for Kenny Deuchar, although he's reluctant to up sticks and move to Ireland.

Just read today he put in a transfer request..so Bohs didn't waste any time!!! :eek:

[Longfordian]

I heard John Martin from Longford was speaking with Shamrock Rovers about a move there.

He has another year on his deal with us so I doubt it.

[pineapple stu]

Gretna have reportedly accepted a bid from Bohs for Kenny Deuchar, although he's reluctant to up sticks and move to Ireland.
Weird - he's a doctor, as far as I know. Wouldn't have thought someone like that would have moved cross channel, to be honest.

[dancinpants]

Weird - he's a doctor, as far as I know. Wouldn't have thought someone like that would have moved cross channel, to be honest.


The bbc article refers to him as a "qualified" doctor...so he mightn't necessarily be practising right now.

[pineapple stu]

I remember reading Pointless by Jeff Connor about a season with East Stirling and they played Gretna in the Scottish Division Three. He was a part-time footballer, full time doctor then anyway. That's only three years ago. I would imagine your average full time doctor woul dearn more than a Scottish First Division player! Especially as he's possibly the wrong side of 30 now.

[Longfordian]

Maybe he fancies a stint in the Mater?!..Or Bohs might need a new club doctor..strange if he is still a full time doctor and going to Bohs anyway

[Poor Student]

Gretna have reportedly accepted a bid from Bohs for Kenny Deuchar, although he's reluctant to up sticks and move to Ireland.

He was hugely prolific in the Second and Third Division in Scotland but I haven't seen him do too much this season.

[SÓC]

David Forde linked with Cardiff City.


Local rag over here is reporting it as a done deal.

I'll try to confirm at the match tomorrow

[Buile Shuibhne]

Whatever about Falkirk - the UCD keeper played for Stockport County last night.


http://www.stockportcounty.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10419~935117,00.html?

Quote:
MANCHESTER CITY 3 COUNTY RESERVES 1

Manchester Senior Cup

Dan Ellis came close to opening the scoring when he used his pace to race clear from the half-way line but his low shot was turned round the post by Andreas Isaksson in the City goal.

City took the lead on 9 minutes when Kelvin Etuhu intercepted a Tony Dinning pass and crossed to Ashley Grimes who headed past Darren Quigley.

The Hatters hit back and the dangerous Ellis was unlucky to see a left-foot effort from 20 yards fly just pas the post.

Then Chris Coward released Michael Malcolm but Isaksson got to the ball a fraction before the former Spurs striker and cleared the danger outside his box.

Sam Williamson then tested Quigley from distance but the trialist goalkeeper saved confidently

The Hatters equalised on 29 minutes when Tommy Rowe's in-swinging free kick evaded a packed penalty area and curled inside Isaksson's right-hand post.

City regained the lead three minutes later when Grimes turned on the edge of the box and beat Quigley inside his left-hand post.

Michael Bowler, back from his loan spell at Witton Albion, was unlucky to se a 20-yarder dip just over the bar.

County continued to press and Isaksson punched away a powerful drive from Michael Rose.

A poor back pass from Curtis Obeng gave Coward a chance but the young striker shot at Isaksson.

Grimes missed a golden chance to grab a hat trick when he glanced a header wide with the goal at his mercy.

Just before the break Gianluca Havern replaced Keith Briggs who had a nasty cut to his mouth.

Half time: Manchester City 2 County 1

The start of the second half failed to live up to the first 45 minutes with both sides struggling to get their game going.

County made a double substitution on 67 minutes. Greg Tansey replaced Tony Dinning with Ellis making way for Ryan Crowther.

City sparked into life on 67 minutes and almost grabbed a third goal but Sam Williamson's drive bounced to safety off the foot of the post.

The reprieve was short-lived, though. Five minutes later a spell of City pressure ended when substitute Ashley Williams scored from close range.

County then had a golden opportunity to get back in the game. Malcolm released Coward who saw his shot saved by Isaksson's legs.

County: Quigley; Briggs (Havern), Rose, Dinning (Tansey), Robinson, Bowler, Ellis (Crowther), Allen, Coward, Malcolm, Rowe.

Attendance: 212

[dancinpants]

Whatever about Falkirk - the UCD keeper played for Stockport County last night.

MANCHESTER CITY 3 COUNTY RESERVES 1


:eek:


Attendance: 212

Atleast he's used to that!! ;)

[steno]

Stockport County would be a step down in my books and Quigley is better than that from what I have seen of him.

[sligoman]

There are reports today on the official Bohemians F.C. website that Sean Connor’s side are about to make a bid for
Sligo Rovers players Darren Mansaram, Harpal Singh and goalkeeper John O'Hara. Other transfer targets include Derry City's Clive Delaney and Ruaidhri Higgins, Dundalk's Philip Hughes, Drogheda United's Glen Fitzpatrick and Shelbourne's Owen Heary and Glen Crowe.
It has also been reported that Seán Connor is to travel to England to keep tabs on some transfer targets as he aims to take Bohemians back to the top in his first season at Dalymount Park......

[BohsFans]

.....

press conference on Thursday.

[Louth4sam]

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Yeah rumour around Dundalk that Hughes is going to Bohs. Very sad to see him go but wouldn't begrudge him going to a club like Bohs

[CollegeTillIDie]

Stockport County would be a step down in my books and Quigley is better than that from what I have seen of him.

Dead right UCD play in Europe every few years .When did Stockport ever play in Europe?

[DmanDmythDledge]

Dead right UCD play in Europe every few years.
:eek: Twice ever I believe!

[steno]

Twice more than Stockport;)

[pineapple stu]

Especially as he's possibly the wrong side of 30 now.
Must correct myself - he's only 26. Thought he was older than that.

[LukeO]

I remember reading Pointless by Jeff Connor about a season with East Stirling and they played Gretna in the Scottish Division Three. He was a part-time footballer, full time doctor then anyway. That's only three years ago. I would imagine your average full time doctor woul dearn more than a Scottish First Division player! Especially as he's possibly the wrong side of 30 now.


Must correct myself - he's only 26. Thought he was older than that.

It says on the Gretna website that he only works one day a week as a doctor.

http://www.gretnafootballclub.co.uk/news/?p=179

[drummerboy]

Wayne Griffin (Malahide) to Dundalk

[OneRedArmy]

Rumours (again) that Fenlon has finally got tired of the situation at Shels and has gone.

Obviously nothing public, which is why its in the rumours section, but time will tell.

And I think its fairly obvious where his next move is expected to be.

[lofty9]

Stephen O Flynn to rejoin Cork from Derry.

[carrickharp]

Roddy Collins seen in Ballybofey today:eek:

[Martinho II]

definitely gone from us..

danny o connor shamrock rovers
gary cronin bray
stephen gough bray

[pól-dcfc]

Roddy Collins seen in Ballybofey today:eek:

I thought Higgsy was a shoe in for the vacant post at Finn Park?

Everyone on our board is pretty much resigned to losing him to you.

[carrickharp]

I thought Higgsy was a shoe in for the vacant post at Finn Park?

Everyone on our board is pretty much resigned to losing him to you.

Maby Collins was on his way back from an interview in Derry then so......:p
No word of a new man at Harps yet.

[CollegeTillIDie]

Well Roddy may wish to live in County Donegal, while he manages INSTITUTE :D

[pól-dcfc]

Well Roddy may wish to live in County Donegal, while he manages INSTITUTE :D


NO!!! That would mean Roddy working 200 metres away from my house!

[CollegeTillIDie]

But your in Manc these days that's far enough away surely? :)

[pól-dcfc]

I'm moving back in May though. And I'll be there over Easter. It'll be a bloody nightmare. Imagine walkin down to work (in the KFC right next to stute is where i work in the summer) and bumping into Lord Ballbag himself...

*shudder*

[CollegeTillIDie]

I'm moving back in May though. And I'll be there over Easter. It'll be a bloody nightmare. Imagine walkin down to work (in the KFC right next to stute is where i work in the summer) and bumping into Lord Ballbag himself...

*shudder*

I don't know if you need a bit of plastering done Roddy's your man :D

[Flawless]

Confirmed by Dundalk: Wayne Griffin, Anto Flood, Vinny Perth, David Crawley

[Aaron]

Confirmed by Dundalk: Wayne Griffin, Anto Flood, Vinny Perth, David Crawley

Could ye post any transfers in the transfers thread in the sticky so i can keep it up to date.

Cheers

[monutdfc]

Confirmed by Dundalk: Wayne Griffin, Anto Flood, Vinny Perth, David Crawley
Anto Flood is a quality player

[pineapple stu]

Confirmed by Dundalk: Wayne Griffin, Anto Flood, Vinny Perth, David Crawley
Is that Crawley as in the ex Shels full back whose only ability was to hoof the ball into orbit? Washe with Shels this year, or did he go somewhere in between?

One of the papers today - quoted on the Shels forum - said Ollie Cahill has done a medical at Drogheda but will leave any decision on signing until after he comes back from holidays.