Irish abroad transfer rumours

[co. down green]

Ah Yeates, the 'new Gascoigne'' according to Martin Jol.

It seems Yeates' move to Crystal Palace is in doubt (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/colchester_united/7467383.stm)

[irishultra]

Ah....well unlucky, at least it shows he has done something since leaving Spurs. I thought he had become a nobody.

[RiffRaff]

The News of the World reckons that Paul Ince will bring Keith Andrews with him from MK dons to Blackburn - good and late opportunity for him.

[irishultra]

Ireland call up. Imagine he was like Ryan Nelson.


Ok apparently he is a midfielder which sucks. I was hoping he was a defender.

[cavan_fan]

The News of the World reckons that Paul Ince will bring Keith Andrews with him from MK dons to Blackburn - good and late opportunity for him.

Jesus that's a big leap in standard for him, League 2 is below Eircom First standard. Seems like a made up story to me, journalists adding 1 and 1 to make 3. Otherwise Ince is mad.

[Dr. Ogba]

League 2 is below Eircom First standard.

ah no, seriously though....

[SaucyJack]

sorry if this has been posted elsewhere, I hope it works out for these lads, Conor McCormack at one time was one of those "next-fill in the blank" type of players, off to Serie B
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=32896

[Morbo]

IS the story of Given turning Arsenal down in favour of staying at Newcastle true? If so I'm very disappointed with Given, I wouldn't call it loyality, i'd call that lack of ambition

[billydoneit]

Jesus that's a big leap in standard for him, League 2 is below Eircom First standard. Seems like a made up story to me, journalists adding 1 and 1 to make 3. Otherwise Ince is mad.

If you believe that you're off your trolley.........

[Fergie's Son]

IS the story of Given turning Arsenal down in favour of staying at Newcastle true? If so I'm very disappointed with Given, I wouldn't call it loyality, i'd call that lack of ambition

Who knows if it is true or not but I would agree that if it is true then it's a lack of ambition on his part.

[Qwerty]

I don't quite understand of logic of saying a player who doesn't want to move to the Gunners or United lacks ambition? If you move to these clubs you are virtually guaranteed medals, is JOSH ambitious or happy to play a bit part and collect his medals?? Newcastle is a huge club and it may say more about Given's character and commitment to stay and try and wuin things there than move to the Gunners and win the easy way....just my 2c

[danonion]

Newcastle is a huge club??? Ha. Stadium size doesn't not a huge club make. Big clubs win trophies.

[Morbo]

I don't quite understand of logic of saying a player who doesn't want to move to the Gunners or United lacks ambition? If you move to these clubs you are virtually guaranteed medals, is JOSH ambitious or happy to play a bit part and collect his medals?? Newcastle is a huge club and it may say more about Given's character and commitment to stay and try and wuin things there than move to the Gunners and win the easy way....just my 2c

It lacks ambition because you are not pushing yourself to play at the highest level you are capable of, surely playing in the champions league would be good for Given and Ireland as would playing in big title deciding games against the likes of MU or Chelsea rather than just playing for a mid table team who's biggest game of the year is probably a derby against Sunderland. The Josh situation is totally different because he is happy to be a bench warmer while Given would be a starter for Arsenal as he is better than the Aluminium chap

[Paddy Garcia]

Yeah, but he gets much more practice at Newcastle.

[SaucyJack]

Hoolahan to Norwich, nice move

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_3739797,00.html

[Dr. Ogba]

Hoolahan to Norwich, nice move

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_3739797,00.html

shame...thought he could have aimed higher than that...

[amjl]

I think its a very good move for Wes. Norwich are a much bigger club with bigger crowds to play in front of which will only help him.
They have being progressing steadily under Reoder & Wes will more than fill the gap left in the team by Huckerby's & Dublin's departures. I'd say he'll do well there. Could become a fans favorite!


shame...thought he could have aimed higher than that...
He could just be using them as a stepping stone to the Preimer League...

He has taken the around about way so far to the Championship/Ireland call-up

[Closed Account]

BBC Gossip column

Cardiff are close to completing a deal for Everton defender Darren Dennehy after City held talks with the Premier League club earlier this week. (Various, 1550 BST)
MK Dons captain Keith Andrews, 27, is a target for Watford as Hornets manager Aidy Boothroyd plots a return to the Premier League. (The Sun)

[SilkCut]

It lacks ambition because you are not pushing yourself to play at the highest level you are capable of, surely playing in the champions league would be good for Given and Ireland as would playing in big title deciding games against the likes of MU or Chelsea rather than just playing for a mid table team who's biggest game of the year is probably a derby against Sunderland. The Josh situation is totally different because he is happy to be a bench warmer while Given would be a starter for Arsenal as he is better than the Aluminium chap

I'm all for ambition but we have to remember Given is in his 30's now and has been living in and playing for Newcastle for 10 years or so now, he is settled with his family and probably has his life pretty much the way he wants it. Would any of us uproot our families and move to the other end of the country to play for a club for whom we had no real affection or loyalty on the off chance that we may be their starting keeper (remember Wenger has shown great faith in Almunia) or we may end up warming the bench because we have a couple of dodgy games and the club can afford to splash out on a replacement. I'm sure Given would weigh up the pros and cons but at his age it is perfectly understandable that he doesnt want to move. If he were 20-24 then it would be a different story.

[dr_peepee]

James O'Connor has gone to Shefield Wednesday according to the mirror..

[Emmet]

I'm all for ambition but we have to remember Given is in his 30's now and has been living in and playing for Newcastle for 10 years or so now, he is settled with his family and probably has his life pretty much the way he wants it. Would any of us uproot our families and move to the other end of the country to play for a club for whom we had no real affection or loyalty on the off chance that we may be their starting keeper (remember Wenger has shown great faith in Almunia) or we may end up warming the bench because we have a couple of dodgy games and the club can afford to splash out on a replacement. I'm sure Given would weigh up the pros and cons but at his age it is perfectly understandable that he doesnt want to move. If he were 20-24 then it would be a different story.I agree with all of that and think you've assessed the situation very well. To me, however, all of that says the guy lacks ambition professionally: he is comfortable and settled and does not want to go any further. It's entirely his prerogative and I am not going to criticise him - over the years he has been one of our most loyal players and has always given his best. Having said that, if he cannot make it into Newcastle's first team though he may find that a transfer out becomes inevitable.

[cheifo]

Darren Dennehy has signed for Cardiff from Everton according to BBC Sport.
Apparantly he was offered a new contract but chose to move on which I think is admirable.
Anybody see this lad play?

[irishfan86]

Darren Dennehy has signed for Cardiff from Everton according to BBC Sport.
Apparantly he was offered a new contract but chose to move on which I think is admirable.
Anybody see this lad play?

I read it was going to be for around 2 million. That's a lot for a young defender, he must look promising.

[Greenforever]

I agree with all of that and think you've assessed the situation very well. To me, however, all of that says the guy lacks ambition professionally: he is comfortable and settled and does not want to go any further. It's entirely his prerogative and I am not going to criticise him - over the years he has been one of our most loyal players and has always given his best. Having said that, if he cannot make it into Newcastle's first team though he may find that a transfer out becomes inevitable.


From an IRish point of view Im happy to see him stay at Newcastle provided he keeps his place.

Goalkeeper is the one postition that you are better off with a mid table or lower team in the premiership to keep and develop your skills. It's much easier when playing behind any of the best defences. Not that I car if he wins any medals! Selfish but only interested in Ireland:D

[seanfhear]

Darren Dennehy has signed for Cardiff from Everton according to BBC Sport.
Apparantly he was offered a new contract but chose to move on which I think is admirable.
Anybody see this lad play?
These young footballers sometimes have to make very difficult decisions.It would have been very easy to stay at everton.Hopefully he will be playing first team football in matches that really mean something and having to deal with the demands of team fanatics.There is no substitute for this kind of experience.

[dr_peepee]

Robbie Keane to Liverpool, according to the bastion of reliabillity that is The News Of The World....

[tetsujin1979]

Kevin Doyle is wanted by West Ham according to the mirror

[co. down green]

Kevin Doyle is wanted by West Ham according to the mirror

Doyle has been linked with Sunderland (http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/sunderland-afc/2008/06/29/cats-after-reading-pair-79310-21168220/), Fulham (http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=729057)& West ham (http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/06/29/aston-villa-in-10million-swoop-for-west-ham-s-anton-ferdinand-98487-20625308/) this week.

[SilkCut]

Keane to Liverpool!! At last, should have signed him when he was a kid!!

[irishultra]

Doyle to West Ham? Thats just great. We can rule him out for the next 8 months now.

[Fergie's Son]

;Would be nice to see him in the Prem. Not sure another year in the CHampionship is what he needs. He can either hack it or he can't. As this stage we might as well find out particularly if he's going to be one of our first choice strikers.

[shakermaker1982]

Keane to Liverpool mentioned in the guardian today so maybe some truth in it.....

[OwlsFan]

James O'Connor has gone to Shefield Wednesday according to the mirror..


Correct:

http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~1335051,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Diarmuid O'Carroll has gone from Celtic to Morecambe.
Nothing official on either site, but there's a report here: http://www.armchaircelts.co.uk/content/shrimps-sign-young-celtic-striker

[eirebhoy]

Sammy McIlroy.

"My former Manchester United team mate Jimmy Nicholl really rates this boy.

"He's an exciting prospect - he had a choice of a few clubs but he chose us and I am really looking forward to him linking up with the rest of the lads."

[tetsujin1979]

Sammy McIlroy.

"My former Manchester United team mate Jimmy Nicholl really rates this boy.

"He's an exciting prospect - he had a choice of a few clubs but he chose us and I am really looking forward to him linking up with the rest of the lads."
erm, he's retired. A long time ago. And he played for the North.

[zackmorris]

Willo Flood has gone back to Dundee Utd for another season long loan, did well there last season. Also, Leeds have agreed personal terms with Alan Sheehan and are rumoured to be interested in Ben Burgess and O'Donovan.

[abbeyvale]

erm, he's retired. A long time ago. And he played for the North.

He's speaking about Diarmuid O'Carroll move from Celtic to Morecombe.
Sammy Mcillroy is manager of Morecombe me thinks

[zackmorris]

Anthony Mason, formally of Plymouth, has gone on trial at Yeovil Town.

[zackmorris]

Andrew Callaghan has begun a trial at Exeter City. He appears to have been unlucky with injuries but according to the ex-youth team boss at Millwall who is now at Exeter, Millwall had to fight off 4 premier league clubs from trying to sign him at one stage. He is only 18 so maybe this is the break he needs.

[irishultra]

Doyle and Hunt to Sundireland.

[paul_oshea]

thought keane would have more cop thnan hunt

[tetsujin1979]

thought keane would have more cop thnan huntHe tried to sign Hunt during the january transfer window, so it's not really surprising that he's after him again now that Reading have been relegated

[Paddy Garcia]

thought keane would have more cop thnan hunt

Agree, it's not clear that he has learnt the lessons of his, poor value for money, transfer activity last year.

[tetsujin1979]

Dunne signs new 4 year deal at Man City: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=6612833

[co. down green]

He tried to sign Hunt during the january transfer window, so it's not really surprising that he's after him again now that Reading have been relegated

Fair to say that Hunt (http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/articles/2/3424)would rather be playing his football away from the Madejski Stadium next season.

Stephen Hunt’s future has been cast further into doubt following news the Royals winger will not be rejoining his team-mates for the start of pre-season training today

[co. down green]

Dunne signs new 4 year deal at Man City: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=6612833

I had a feeling that Mark Hughes' arrival as manager would keep Dunne at City

[cheifo]

Agree, it's not clear that he has learnt the lessons of his, poor value for money, transfer activity last year.

Agreed.Offering Yorke an extension to his contract has convinced me Roy is bloody clueless.

[third policeman]

Jon Walters to Stoke for £1.5 million according to today's Mirror (I think). It was reported on BBC teletext. Walters had a really impressive season with Ipswich last season and certainly gives us somethig different either as a wide right player or as a striker with a physical presence. If it comes off will be interesting to see how he performs in The premiership. he was regarded as a genuine prospect when he was at Bolton, he has done well to resurrect his career after ending up at Chester City.

[tetsujin1979]

Jon Walters to Stoke for £1.5 million according to today's Mirror (I think).Yep, the Mirror: Stoke linked with Jonathan Walters: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/07/05/stoke-s-tony-pulis-in-last-pitch-for-jon-walters-89520-20632561/