Transfer Rumours/Suggestions

[feo123]

are ventre and boyd still at the club?

not sure if there still contracted to the club but i dont think there going to be here by the start of the season anyways

[sligoman]

Brian O'Callaghan has signed for Halifax Town:)

[red bellied]

http://www.sligoweekender.ie/news/story/?trs=mheygbqlgb&cat=sport

SLIGO Rovers manager Paul Cook has said he is “very disappointed” with the lack of progress in signing new players, writes John Bromley. Cook was clearly unhappy that he was unable to report that he was any closer to strengthening Rovers squad when speaking yesterday [Monday

[Knappagh Red]

I heard that there will be two players signed by the end of this week

[red bellied]

Moore will be joining Rovers for pre-season training plus Ventre is on his way back.

[red bellied]

Ocean have it as well.

http://www.oceanfm.ie/onair/sligoleitrimsport.php?articleid=000001900

Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cooke has confirmed today that former Irish international midfielder Alan Moore is set to join the club for pre season training with a view to being offered a contract. Moore, who made eight appearances for Ireland was badly hit by injuries last season when contracted to Derry City.Paul Cooke has been quoted as saying that a fit Alan Moore would be a big asset to Sligo Rovers.
Meanwhile, defender Danny Ventre will be returning to the Showgrounds although midfielder Mark Boyd will not, as he is anxious to resume his career in England

[Nathan]

Did anyone hear anything about Wes Charles comming back;)

[90minutes]

it said in the evening herald on monday that rovers were linked with sean doherty, an ex everton, fulham and royal antwerp player

[jamie m]

it said in the evening herald on monday that rovers were linked with sean doherty, an ex everton, fulham and royal antwerp player

here is sean doherty profie
http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=36530

[gustavo]

He fills the Accrington - Southport requirement anyway :)

[red bellied]

Two new signings to be announced tomorrow (http://www.oceanfm.ie/onair/sligoleitrimsport.php?articleid=000001903)

Is it Wesley or Charles?

[sligoman]

Two new signings to be announced tomorrow (http://www.oceanfm.ie/onair/sligoleitrimsport.php?articleid=000001903)Can anyone go to that press conference or is it press only, anyone know?

[red bellied]

Another development (http://www.nwemail.co.uk/sport/viewarticle.aspx?id=587706)

BARROW AFC were tonight expected to complete the signing of former Carlisle midfield general Mark Boyd from Sligo Rovers.

But in a shock development, the Bluebirds’ popular left-back Chris Butler has moved in the opposite direction on a full-time contract with the Irish Premier club.

[sligoman]

So Butler is the defender that's gonna be confirmed tomorrow then presumably.

[gustavo]

“I’ve been speaking to Mark for the past three months, bugging and bugging him since we took over as managers.

Is that allowed?

[sligoman]

Is that allowed?Depends how long was left on Boyd's contract.

[gustavo]

http://www.barrowfc.com/viewtopic.php?id=17634

Barrow fans opinion of Butler

[deecay]

I really liked Boyd,techinally he was great.

Whats this about Big Wes?Would love him back

[Nathan]

I heard he is mad to come back.

[red arrow]

read all the opinions of the barrow fans. its great to see that he is rated very highly and they all seem to be genuinley gutted on his departure. paul you are very welcome to sligo. up the bit o red

[redrov2005]

Another development (http://www.nwemail.co.uk/sport/viewarticle.aspx?id=587706)

BARROW AFC were tonight expected to complete the signing of former Carlisle midfield general Mark Boyd from Sligo Rovers.

But in a shock development, the Bluebirds’ popular left-back Chris Butler has moved in the opposite direction on a full-time contract with the Irish Premier club.

Good to see some signings. I would like to see a striker signed. Judgey is a confidence player and if he's off form then it takes him a while to get going again. I would be surprised if Faz is there at the start of the season, so it would be good to see a striker being signed.

[clubman]

Good to see some signings. I would like to see a striker signed. Judgey is a confidence player and if he's off form then it takes him a while to get going again. I would be surprised if Faz is there at the start of the season, so it would be good to see a striker being signed.

Judgey's biggest problem is his lack of confidence. This lad has absolutely no idea how talented he is. If only he could get his head right there's no doubt that he'd be plying his trade on a higher stage than the league of Ireland.

[Nathan]

He lost his confidence when he got the award last year; that’s complacency nothing else.

[Shedzer]

Would it be so bad to try and bring Paul McTieran and may be Colm Heffernan back to the club they both have been released by Athlone Town. from what i remember Heffernan was a good player.

[feo123]

Would it be so bad to try and bring Paul McTieran and may be Colm Heffernan back to the club they both have been released by Athlone Town. from what i remember Heffernan was a good player.

if they were released by a club like athlone i doubt there much good anymore to be fair :(

[Shedzer]

I think if cook is good at bringing the best out of a player then why not these guys. they cant have turned bad players in such a short time and i though Athlone were straped for cash may be they were too high earners for a cash straped first division club.

[Only1Rovers]

What time is the press conference tomorrow (Friday) evening.

Is it eight bells in the Showgies?

[sligoman]

I think if cook is good at bringing the best out of a player then why not these guys. they cant have turned bad players in such a short time and i though Athlone were straped for cash may be they were too high earners for a cash straped first division club.We were in the FD when they played with us. They're not good enough for Premier. Plus, I think McT was totally useless with Athlone and they're glad he's gone, his attitude is very poor and has other commitments.

[sligoman]

read all the opinions of the barrow fans. its great to see that he is rated very highly and they all seem to be genuinley gutted on his departure. paul you are very welcome to sligo. up the bit o redIt's Chris Butler;).

[feo123]

What time is the press conference tomorrow (Friday) evening.

Is it eight bells in the Showgies?

why is it in the showgrounds, where would everyone sit! dressin room probably. can anyone go??

[Rovers fan]

Judgey's biggest problem is his lack of confidence.

No his biggest problem is his lack of effort.

[feo123]

No his biggest problem is his lack of effort.

i think people have been over critical over judge.....everyone was quick to praise him when he was playing his best in the summer wins over shams, cork, bohs and the rest but were very quick to jump on his back when he didnt perform too well. he wasnt the only one......

[Rovers1]

"Sligo are now paying a small fee for Butler in addition to agreeing to the Boyd transfer"

wonder how much this is?

[redrov2005]

We were in the FD when they played with us. They're not good enough for Premier. Plus, I think McT was totally useless with Athlone and they're glad he's gone, his attitude is very poor and has other commitments.

Not true in the case of McTiernan. He scored 6 goals in the 2006 in the Premier and that was just one goal less than Mansaram. He also won player of the month at one stage in that season before getting crocked with an injury against Dublin City which sidelined him for a fair bit.

He'd be a decent back up to have. Not sure about Heffernan, but he's still quite young and could be worth checking out.

[red bellied]

CPO also to be announced tonight.

http://www.oceanfm.ie/onair/sligoleitrimsport.php?articleid=000001906

[sligoman]

Any chance the outcome of this press conference will be up on sligorovers.com after it has happened tonight gus/paraic? Will their be a representative of the website at it or will we have to wait til Sligo Weekender or Ocean FM announce it?

[Redie]

Just viewed the Ocean FM link and it never ceases to amaze me how so many people manage to spell Paul Cook incorrectly. it used to be the same with Sean Connor when he was here.

[Rocky77]

Just viewed the Ocean FM link and it never ceases to amaze me how so many people manage to spell Paul Cook incorrectly. it used to be the same with Sean Connor when he was here.

Similarly, only a handful of fans and a few journalists seem to realise there's only one 't' in Alan Mathews.

[Dillo]

Well there's only one 'F' in Longford anyway... !

[Rovers fan]

i think people have been over critical over judge.....everyone was quick to praise him when he was playing his best in the summer wins over shams, cork, bohs and the rest but were very quick to jump on his back when he didnt perform too well. he wasnt the only one......

Yes its true people turned a blind eye to his lack of effort when he was scoring, i think thats natural though. Come on you saw it yourself at shams away, why else would he have been taken off at the end even though he only came on as a sub? Now i have no doubt judge is a gifted player but he does not go in for tackles/track back, simple as, doesn't change the fact that i think he is a good player. While others may not have performed well towards the end of the season they still gave 100%.

[Red4Eva]

rumour on bohs forum that turner is gonna be put on tranfer list. i'd have him back in the blink of an eye if we could afford him

[deecay]

12 attended the brief unveiling of Chris Butler and Sean Doherty,Just press and board.

[Only1Rovers]

12 attended the brief unveiling of Chris Butler and Sean Doherty,Just press and board.

I thought the size of the venue added to the atmosphere....:):D;)

[Rovers1]

where in the showgies was the "press confrence"?

[feo123]

up in the red box....upstairs

[red bellied]

Heard Rovers interested in centre half from Bristol City. Also Gallagher the Rovers Treasuer has stepped down.

[Boo_Boy]

[quote=red bellied;858683]Heard Rovers interested in centre half from Bristol City. quote]

any idea who it is?

[Redzer]

Heard Rovers interested in centre half from Bristol City. Also Gallagher the Rovers Treasuer has stepped down.

Any chance of the other Gallagher going as well???

[red bellied]

http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/01/24/Eircom-LOI-Cook-vows-to-keep-spending/?facets/sport-space/football/great-britain-locale/

Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook is hoping to draft in a couple of new signings before the transfer window slams shut.

[Redkenrover]

anyone hear anything about Rovers and Paul Dalglish????