Kevin Zefi has been training with Bohs during pre-season but isn't going to sign apparently. Between this and the Sligo friendly appearance last season it's strange that he won't just sign back for a club here and play some games at this stage.
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Kevin Zefi has been training with Bohs during pre-season but isn't going to sign apparently. Between this and the Sligo friendly appearance last season it's strange that he won't just sign back for a club here and play some games at this stage.
Elden de Gentrouwe wa pretty exotic for Dundalk back in thoe day.
It's hard to know what Zefi wants to do - he has been without a club since July. Playing in the LOI if nothing else would put him in the shop window.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
As for Bohs - if Darragh Power comes in then Fenlon/Reynolds have done a good bit of transfer business this season. The defence needed a revamp and Power would complete that if it happens.
Owen Elding joining Hibernian from Sligo Rovers
only 400k upfront. That's a mierable fee considering he had two years left on his deal.
And it's not as if they'll can expect a big payout from a sell-on. Hibs haven't sold a player for more than 3.5m in the past decade.
This has just been confirmed.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Brennan to Rovers confirmed.
That's Adam Brennan, Seán Brennan, Ronan Finn, Hugh Parker and Cathal McCarthy we've lost in the past 12 months - serious amount of talent and experience there. Not sure how we replace it tbh. Fifth might be the best we hope for this season
Surprised to hear Bradley say he's a replacement for Josh. Also said he'd have to be managed so he can't be a direct replacement but those are big boots to fill.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Enda, Cory, Victor, even Trevor Clarke, if we're stuck, can all play LWB so that will take the pressure off the young lad. Happy that we're signing young lads with 'high ceilings' as Bradley would put it. Similar to Michael Noonan, get a year out of him and then flog him for big money!
Hibs just sold a striker for 6m pounds to Serie A today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burnsie
Not that the Elding sell on will get Sligo the money they should’ve got for him anyways, but still
A fairly random Kerry signing, as Brandon Bermingham arrives from Dungannon Swifts - seems he can either play as a striker or a winger, so will at least be a useful utility player.
Yeah but I wouldn't have any of them first choice, would you? Enda maybe but we need to see if he has the legs. Cory is great but he's not replacing Honohans goals or general play.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeAreRovers
But yeah, it's looks like a good bit of business. If he is capable of being the best of that bunch when played we'll be doing well.
Is there much coming through the ranks?Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
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Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Clarke has goals in him if he can stay fit, id like to see him get a run tis season
That's a massive If.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Not sure we will see Clarke this season at all tbh. Such a shame/waste. Bags of ability. Would love to see him turn it around but not expecting that to happen.
We lost the 17s league in injury time last year - though ye've robbed our top scorer from that of corset. We were champions three years ago and got through a round of Europe as a result - but half that team has gone, including Adam Brennan and the two guys now at Hull.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
So probably, but not sure it'll be quick enough for this season. We should be fine defensively; it's up front we really need something
Both John Fallon and Dan McDonnell yesterday on X confirmed Shels are resisting interest in Harry Wood from the UK, the UK transfer window closes tomorrow night so it's one to keep an eye on incase there is an improved transfer fee that Shels cannot refuse keeping in mind Wood's contract expires at the end of this season
Cian Barrett joins Waterford on loan for the season from Shamrock Rovers.
It was always going to be a smaller fee unfortunately. Owen Elding has no agent, his Dad has a huge influence. It was well known that Anthony wanted him into a first team squad. u21s, u23s, B teams, out on loan, etc. were no an option. This ruled out a huge amount of clubs. Its always been about his development. It could work out either way of course, but a decent debut a few days after joining Hibs is a good start.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burnsie
Elding has a very good agent
Depends what your take on 'good' is I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
Anywhere with updated squads/signings for the first division? Extratime doesnt seem to have them this season & the one I found on twitter hasn't been updated in ages
Your take on him having no agent is incorrectQuote:
Originally Posted by redobit
From the email this morning containing the Premier Division guide -Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny Kelly
Guides for the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division and SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division will also be issued when squad lists are complete.
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Originally Posted by WeAreRovers
Where did you get the Premier Division guide, is it from the league website mailing list? Thanks
On the socials too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny Kelly
https://www.leagueofireland.ie/about/media/
Will Jarvis back at Shels on a 3 year contract for another big fee. Huge signing that, they should run rovers and Derry close for the league
Who is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
Patrick Conliffe / PLG Group
Jarvis, McInroy and Wood in midfield gives them a huge amount of creativity this year. If that Portuguese striker is half decent or Boyd can stay half fit, Shels will definitely be in the mix and up there.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Rovers window has SO FAR been quiet.
Same team as last year minus Mandroiu plus Mulraney and byrne is back from pergotory.
Enda stevens will be a help especially when Pico is gone to the world cup. Noonan and Oshivunu a year older...
Reasons to ne hopeful and Brennan looked good when he came on against Derry.
What a week this is was for Shels, could have grabbed a nice transfer fee for Wood on Monday but doubled down to keep Wood with bringing Jarvis back two players who have the difference maker credentials if you want to win back the league title
Thomas Morley, Seán Murphy, Goodness Ogbonna and Charles Akinrintoyo look like they're the new signings at UCD for the season. Ogbonna has come up from the underage teams - was in the Ireland U17 squad at the recent World Cup. Thomas Morley is listed as Sligo Rovers online? Akinrintoyo is from Rovers' academy and no idea about Seán Murphy, which isn't the easiest of names to Google!
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Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Ogbonna came from us as well but must have gone into your underage setup last year? Thought he was with your first team already tbh.
Heard good things about him and Akinrintoyo. Hope they do well for you.
Fairly sure I had Sean as a lecturer back in the day. Some career move for him.
Goodness is from Longford, and spent a few years in the Rovers underage setup alright. Think he made the bench for a European game last year at some stage, open to correction on that though. Moved to UCD last summer I believe, but was playing with their underage teams the second half of last year. A shame he's not with us tbh, meant to be a good prospect.
Not sure if it was a European game, but he did make the bench for us at least once, alright. Think it was during a bit of an injury crisis, but still shows that he was well thought of and around the first team squad. Was surprised when he left tbh as he was featuring for Ireland and seemed to be doing well.Quote:
Originally Posted by De Town
Morley was nominated for FAI under 19 player of the yearQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Could be a good signing for Rovers. He certainly is a profitable one. Goes for €450k 2 years ago and comes back for free.
https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026...er-como-spell/
You might get your wish! Started against UCD today. Would be amazing if we could get him back to even near his best.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Shels will maybe up there but O'Brien does like the hooofball approach!Quote:
Originally Posted by BigEars