Irish Abroad Transfer Signings and Rumours

[tetsujin1979]

Apparently he recently confirmed his commitment to playing for us.
Yeah, here: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/striking-change-of-fortune-proves-bonus-to-staunton-680682.html

while Southampton's Leon Best - who has confirmed his declaration for Ireland - finished the season with a flourish, barring his misfortune in scoring an own goal in his side's play-off loss to Derby.

[cavan_fan]

McCarthy interested in Elliot:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=466610&in_page_id=1779&ito=newsnow

Is this the least surprising rumour ever, could only be beaten by McCarthy interesed in Kilbane.

[Stuttgart88]

Nice one. It mentions his Irish experience also so it looks like he's still interested in playing for us. I like the look of Best, he offers something different to the rest of our strikers.Make or break year for him though.

[co. down green]

According to one English sunday paper, Owen Garvan has reportedly walked out on Ipswich Town and has vowed never to play for the club again.

[dr_peepee]

Yep!! Thomas Butler-esque alright.... Apparrently he's vowed to walk away from the game altogether (According to some message boards)!!

[Paddy Garcia]

According to one English sunday paper, Owen Garvan has reportedly walked out on Ipswich Town and has vowed never to play for the club again.

Does it state why ?

[cheifo]

Yep!! Thomas Butler-esque alright.... Apparrently he's vowed to walk away from the game altogether (According to some message boards)!!

What in undergod is going on with this young man.Which message boards?

[co. down green]

Does it state why ?


http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=garvan-to-angle-for-ip-switch--%26method=full%26objectid=19424130%26siteid=93463-name_page.html

[theworm2345]

David Kelly to become Derby's #2
http://www.dcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10270~1069065,00.html
I only remember him by the fact that he scored the goal against England that set off the Lansdowne Riot. But, of course, I was not an Irish (or any football) supporter at the time, so I'm sure he did more

[dr_peepee]

The David Connolly of his generation!!

[theworm2345]

The David Connolly of his generation!!
Is that really necesarry? Are you trying to get me upset? There, are some, I have to admit, striking resemblances though. Both have scored hat tricks at international level agianst teams worse than Ireland. Both have prolific scoring records in the 2nd tier. Both played for Wolves, Sunderland, Leicester, and West Ham. I guess we should see by Christmas.

[SkStu]

not trying to upset you Worm :p but Kelly was a superb striker, clever runner and a real goal poacher. Scored a hatrick v Israel (i think) on his debut but failed to live up to the expectations. But he was someone i loved watching play. Kelly = Connolly minus the ego.

[theworm2345]

Kelly = Connolly minus the ego.
You must think highly of Don Givens as well if you believe him
P.S. Now do you folks see? I innocently mention David Kelly and people start up on Connolly. So I hope you see, its not my fault many of these threads degenerate into Connolly arguements

[Louth4sam]

Rumour has it we have signed James Hand from Huddersfield? Anybody seen him play or know if he's any good?

[OwlsFan]

Rumour has it we have signed James Hand from Huddersfield? Anybody seen him play or know if he's any good?

http://www.htafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Squad/FirstTeamDetail/0,,10312~35544,00.html

[Closed Account]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N156344070711-0944.htm
The Big Fella signs his first pro contract.

[Bluebeard]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N156344070711-0944.htm
The Big Fella signs his first pro contract.

All the proof that Dev ever needed...

[Louth4sam]

http://www.htafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Squad/FirstTeamDetail/0,,10312~35544,00.html

lol yeah i did google him when i seen it and got that back was wondering had anyone seen him play as that, the fai site or wikipedia doesnt really say if someone is any good or not

[eirebhoy]

Apparently Norwich have put a bid in for Glenn Whelan.

[tetsujin1979]

According to Joe O'Cearuill's wikipedia entry, he's a target for Hibs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_O'Cearuill
No source given on the link though
Wigan were linked with him a month ago (see here (http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/wigan_athletic/s/1009/1009110_wigan_target_koumas.html?rss=yes) and here (http://www.wigan.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=67442)) but nothing came of it

[RiffRaff]

[QUOTE=tetsujin1979;725596]According to Joe O'Cearuill's wikipedia entry, he's a target for Hibs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_O'Cearuill

Thats some record he's got - been released by 3 clubs in the last 2 years!

[Torn-Ado]

Whyn would Arsenal take a player who was released by leyton Orient and Watford?

Its a bit strange.

[Paddy Garcia]

Elliot to Wolves.

[youngirish]

Elliot to Wolves.

Wolves agree fee for Sunderland’s Elliott


July 17, 2007

Stephen Elliott is poised to rejoin Mick McCarthy at Wolves after Sunderland manager Roy Keane accepted an offer for the Republic of Ireland striker this evening (Tuesday).

Elliott, who missed much of last season with a persistent ankle injury, has flown to his hometown of Dublin to link up with the rest of the Wolves squad, who meet Bray Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday night.

He will undergo a medical and the finishing touches to the transfer are expected to be negotiated on Wednesday morning, with a three-year contract on the table.

McCarthy brought Elliott to Sunderland from Manchester City three years ago and will renew acquaintances with the 23-year-old forward at Molineux.

Elliott’s arrival at Wolves takes to three the number of Irish forwards in McCarthy’s squad: he will compete with fellow Dubliners Stephen Ward and Andy Keogh for a starting spot next season.

[OwlsFan]

Apparently Norwich have put a bid in for Glenn Whelan.

And they can put it where the sun don't shine :p

[Dr. Ogba]

Wolves agree fee for Sunderland’s Elliott


July 17, 2007

Stephen Elliott is poised to rejoin Mick McCarthy at Wolves after Sunderland manager Roy Keane accepted an offer for the Republic of Ireland striker this evening (Tuesday).

Elliott, who missed much of last season with a persistent ankle injury, has flown to his hometown of Dublin to link up with the rest of the Wolves squad, who meet Bray Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday night.

He will undergo a medical and the finishing touches to the transfer are expected to be negotiated on Wednesday morning, with a three-year contract on the table.

McCarthy brought Elliott to Sunderland from Manchester City three years ago and will renew acquaintances with the 23-year-old forward at Molineux.

Elliott’s arrival at Wolves takes to three the number of Irish forwards in McCarthy’s squad: he will compete with fellow Dubliners Stephen Ward and Andy Keogh for a starting spot next season.


I find that a strange piece of business by Keane...I'd rate Elliott as a far better player than Chopra but seems maybe Keane has his doubts about him staying fit for more than 2 games. Hope he proves him wrong at Wolves...

[Stuttgart88]

I expect Wolves will have only a fraction of the interest shown in Sunderland last season, despite having at least as many Irish players worth keeping an eye on.

Good business by McCarthy. He has a young player proven at Championship level, but he also has enough forwards not to be dependent on Elliott.

I look forward to seeing him fit and playing upfront in the middle where he belongs.

He may only be 4th or 5th in the Irish pecking order, even lower maybe, but he's still a potentially good option for us.

[tetsujin1979]

And they can put it where the sun don't shine :p
from today's Independent: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/forest-to-make-odonovan-bid-1039226.html


Whelan target for Canaries
NORWICH will step up their interest in Sheffield Wednesday's Irish midfielder Glenn Whelan after selling Dickson Etuhu to Roy Keane's Sunderland yesterday. Whelan has rejected two new contract offers from the Owls and, while a third offer is anticipated, his situation has alerted a host of Championship clubs.

[Stuttgart88]

If momentum is anything to go by SWFC are on the up. Their form over last 12 games was fantastic. I reckon he should stay.

Then again, I was in Sheffield last week and can see why he wants to leave!

[OwlsFan]

It will be a sad day when SWFC have to sell to the likes of Norwich. Yes, not the most glamorous city in England but the wife loves Meadow Hall Shopping Centre when we go over for the odd game. One of the biggest in the UK.

As for Wolves, Irishmen, Elliott, Andy Keogh, Stephen Ward, Darren Potter, Gary Breen and Stephen Gleeson are among the 22-man squad travelling from Molineux to play in Ireland. More Irish than at Sunderland but it's the manager of Sunderland, not the Irishness of the squad or the owner, which has caught the attention of many Irish people.

[Dr. Ogba]

As for Wolves, Irishmen, Elliott, Andy Keogh, Stephen Ward, Darren Potter, Gary Breen and Stephen Gleeson are among the 22-man squad travelling from Molineux to play in Ireland. More Irish than at Sunderland but it's the manager of Sunderland, not the Irishness of the squad or the owner, which has caught the attention of many Irish people.

and you could say that there's far more potential with the Wolves Irish youngsters than there is at Sunderland. I wouldn't be surprised if Keogh, Potter, Elliott and Gleeson establish themselves as Premiership players at some stage in the future...

[Qwerty]

Any word on Douglas? There is every chance that Leeds won't even be in the league next season, he'd want to be making tracks. I think he had an operation in June which doesn't help.

[tetsujin1979]

Any word on Douglas? There is every chance that Leeds won't even be in the league next season, he'd want to be making tracks. I think he had an operation in June which doesn't help.
played in their last 2 warm up games against Berlin and Shelbourne:
http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1074969,00.html
http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1069148,00.html

[Dr. Ogba]

Any word on Douglas? There is every chance that Leeds won't even be in the league next season, he'd want to be making tracks. I think he had an operation in June which doesn't help.

yeah was at the shels match. He played half a game and didn't look at the races at all....was actually outshone bty Chambers in the shels midfield imho...

[eirebhoy]

I came across this on Paddy Power:

Harry Potter Specials
Harry Redknapp to sign Darren Potter before the start of the 07/08 season 25 - 1

:D

[youngirish]

The EL hardliners will have a fit drawing attention to this here but since when did I ever care?

Here's the story.

Fulham close in on O’Donovan


July 20, 2007

Barclays Premier League side Fulham are closing in on the signature of Cork City star Roy O’Donovan and the deal may well be completed as early as the weekend.

The Cottagers and League One side Southend United made firm offers for the Republic of Ireland under-21 and ‘B’ international this week.

Nottingham Forest, Watford and Hull City are also said to be interested but Fulham look certain to win the race.

Lawrie Sanchez is reported to have offered €300,000 plus add-ons for the 21-year-old, in a deal which could see Cork net approximately €450,000 as well as a significant proportion of any future transfer fee.

Cork are holding out for a bigger initial fee but it is believed that the respective parties are not far off agreement on a deal which would make O’Donovan the most expensive League of Ireland player of all time.

[Closed Account]

If I were Keano, and I'm not..... after missing out on Bobo Balde and Paul McShane, why not go for Darren O'Dea? I heard Sunderland were interested...(trying a palacio)

[paul_oshea]

ya denilson sounds like a plan but the only thing is odea isn't has proven as mcshane, plus keane would know about mcshane from his days at united.

[Closed Account]

plus keane would know about o'dea from his days at celtic.

[OwlsFan]

plus keane would know about o'dea from his days at celtic.

Don't think a Celtic bit player would make it in the Premiership. Needs to establish himself first as a regular at Celtic Park.

[Billsthoughts]

The EL hardliners will have a fit drawing attention to this here but since when did I ever care?
.
why would anyone care?
:confused:
are fulham still in the premier league? cant remember...
keano seems to have paid over the odds for a lot of average players....

[paul_oshea]

billsthoughts we were just discussing that last night, keane has paid a lot for unproven and average players. we came to the conclusion that , coming out saying you have 25 mil to spend will make other clubs take note and increase the price tag on a player....

[Billsthoughts]

be interesting to see how Dion " Sunderland Cheerleader " Fanning spins this in his next column...yeah agree with above. doesnt seem the wisest move in hindsight telling the world you have a rake a cash to spend. its not like he is even buying youth or proven players , its just pure averagness he has brought in....loads of squad players

[Torn-Ado]

Don't think a Celtic bit player would make it in the Premiership. Needs to establish himself first as a regular at Celtic Park.

He was immense against Milan in both legs and has rarely put a foot wrong for Celtic.

He would make it into lower half premiership teams I reckon. But he's not going anywhere.

[cheifo]

Keane did inquire about him last year but was told no dice by GS.

[Torn-Ado]

I've read on another site that our controversial college kid international Joseph Lapira is on trial with none other than Rangers FC of Scotland.

Pick the bones outa that.

[eirebhoy]

I've read on another site that our controversial college kid international Joseph Lapira is on trial with none other than Rangers FC of Scotland.

Pick the bones outa that.

http://www.americansoccerdaily.com/

[Torn-Ado]

The bold Joe all kitted out in his gear.

[paul_oshea]

Notre Dame attack wizard Joe Lapira arrived at Murray Park Monday for a trial of unknown length with Scottish giants Rangers, ASD has learned. The Louisiana native holds an Irish passport, which would smooth any potential move. Full report to follow...


hmmm what do they mean by "smooth" here......

he looks quite heavy in that picture above...heavy meaning "big"

[Torn-Ado]

The Louisiana native holds an Irish passport, which would smooth any potential move

'Smooth any potential move'...

Christ. You'd know well it was a yank writing this article.