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Out of contract and on his way it appears.
Fair play to him, I hope it goes well for him.......
Unfortunate that he wasn't signed onto a new deal earlier, thanks Nutsy.
His performances this season definately indicate he is capable of a higher level.
Derry losing out to a player on a Bosman... forgive me while I hold back a laugh... :D :D :D... sorry couldn't do it.
He's out of contract. We knew that all along. Nobody holds a grudge as he's been our best player over the last 2 seasons, by quite a margin.Quote:
Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie
BTW, presume you're referring to Derry using the failure to implement Bosman within the EL that existed under the previous contractual and transfer arrangements? You do realise that "loophole" was closed years ago?
I prefer to call it the Derry announcing themselves as a British club fiascoQuote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
Given the lack of finances in the EL if it helped us get good players for free we'd call ourselves Mongolian.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
In the grand scheme of EL scams, dodges (no pun intended) and general rule-bending it doesn't even make the top 50.
Nothing wrong with the scam, I just know it annoys many of your more republican fans when I talk to them about it
Never met anyone who disagreed with us using that loophole and if they do, then they should consider whether they are a Derry City fan or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
In a similar vein, I don't see the FAI or other clubs refunding Derry City the VAT we are charged on gate receipts.
Swings and roundabouts.....
Shame to see him go, and even bigger shame he wasn't on a contract. But he was always destined to move onto the English or Scottish scene.
Pity it wasn't a better club than Stoke, but at least he'll get to play in the same colours..... :D
I agree. But I have encountered these fansQuote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
He will have his work cut out to get a game at Stoke.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
Why? He's been the one of the top centre halves in the League over the last 2 seasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ceirtlis
Because the Eircom League is a lesser standard than Stokes division perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
Colin Hawkins moved to Coventry during last season, he walked straight into the team and held his place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Bruce
Wes Hoolahan is flying at Blackpool, Doyle, Murphy, Long, and many more have found it easy transition from Eircom League to Championship football.
Ken Oman should be good enough for Stoke.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
He hasnt been playing of late has he?
Tell Kevin Doyle and Shane Long that. If a player is good enough, he's good enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Bruce
Anyway, good to see you and your anti-EL views back on here Steve.
That isn't related to the quality of the league they player comes from though.Quote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
According to you, he isWhy haven't a better team than Stoke come in for him? Why is he (seemingly) happy to move to Stoke?Quote:
one of the top centre halves in the League over the last 2 seasons.
Is he not injured?Quote:
Originally Posted by btid1
He def played out the end of last season.
yes he is out until March and has been out injured nearly all season.
I don't know to either, but both questions are irrelevant in the context of whether he's good enough to get his game at Stoke.Quote:
Originally Posted by osarusan
Given I suspect you've seen little of the player in question I'd question what value you feel you are adding to the discussion?
Because the Steve Bruce who posts on here reckons he isn't even good enough for Stoke, so I guess Oman should be grateful of any offer outside the Rymans Premier League..... :oQuote:
Originally Posted by osarusan