Transfer Rumours 2012

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02/02/2012, 1:01 AM
Lim till i die

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Originally Posted by desaintsno.12

So was Soccy. that worked out well for us.

Different circumstances though in fairness.

Soccy was a Dub who just didn't fancy it for whatever reason. Stevo is (possibly, hopefully not) crocked.

Don't get me wrong I loved the guy and I wish him all the best but he hasn't played a full season of ball in years now.

It speaks volumes that there hasn't been a peep about him leaving from Limerick fans who a few years ago would have built a statue of him.

If ye keep him interested and keep him fit ye have got one of the best strikers in the country.

And even if he's a disaster he'll scare the bejaysus out of Shels. :)

Best of luck Stevo. 55 goals in 87 appearences playing in Limerick, the stuff of Legends if things had went a bit different last year. :ball:
02/02/2012, 2:16 AM
harry crumb

Good singing for Dundalk,

Walsh is a superb crosser of the ball.
02/02/2012, 7:40 AM
scoops85

Greacen has been released by Glens and could be signing for Derry in the next few days
02/02/2012, 7:59 AM
El-Pietro

Shane O'Connor possibly signing for City today
02/02/2012, 8:13 AM
El-Pietro

press conference at 9:30
02/02/2012, 8:40 AM
Jofspring

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Originally Posted by harry crumb

Good singing for Dundalk,

Walsh is a superb crosser of the ball.

The year Dundalk where promoted I remember him being real thorn in their side when playing against us. Think we beat Dundalk twice in the second half of the season and himself, Gary Sheehan, Jason Hughes and Thomas Lyons where on fire for us in the run in.
02/02/2012, 9:01 AM
HomerJay

would paul walsh be good enough for the premier to do well though lads ?
02/02/2012, 11:54 AM
LFC-Zulu

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Originally Posted by HomerJay

would paul walsh be good enough for the premier to do well though lads ?

I can't see how he would be anyway. True for you, a great crosser of the ball, but lacks any real pace for a winger, and maybe his tactical awareness isn't the best. Still, had he signed for Waterford/Longford, I would have said it was a good signing. Not quite sure about Premier standard though.
02/02/2012, 2:05 PM
nigel-harps1954

If Derry are to sign Greacen does that mean they won't be signing Mailey? Hardly much need for both of them?
02/02/2012, 3:23 PM
adamd164

This fella to be our last signing before the season starts: http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/Prof...~57755,00.html

(says midfielder there but he's also a forward)
02/02/2012, 3:27 PM
El-Pietro

Dundalk will freak if we get him after getting Dunleavy and O'Connor already
02/02/2012, 3:47 PM
HomerJay

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Originally Posted by El-Pietro

Dundalk will freak if we get him after getting Dunleavy and O'Connor already

I am starting to really despise Cork.:mad:
02/02/2012, 3:52 PM
Louth4sam

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Originally Posted by El-Pietro

Dundalk will freak if we get him after getting Dunleavy and O'Connor already

Not at all. We are paying off historic debts so it's understandable that we can be outbid by clubs that haven't..... :p
02/02/2012, 4:07 PM
adamd164

Not necessarily sure it's exclusively wage-related in the case of O'Connor or Murphy; O'Connor is from Cork and Murphy would be close enough in Wexford. If they were offered similar wages by both clubs they'd probably choose to sign for us.

It's swings and roundabouts, the same factor makes it more difficult for us to sign Dublin based players and easier for clubs like Dundalk.
02/02/2012, 4:12 PM
El-Pietro

I don't really know if we'll get Murphy. O'Connor chose us over Shamrock in part due to the fact that we want him to play on the wing and they wanted him for left back. Don't know about Dundalk and Derry though
02/02/2012, 5:51 PM
Aaron

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

If Derry are to sign Greacen does that mean they won't be signing Mailey? Hardly much need for both of them?

I'd say so yes. Decky already said he wants a centre half, a left back and a winger. If Greacen comes in, wont be any room for Mailey
02/02/2012, 7:29 PM
Martinho II

very hasty for greacen at glentoran did he even make an appearance for them and how come hes movin again?
02/02/2012, 8:13 PM
outspoken

Ye he made a few apperances alright Martinho, I was talking to a Glrns fan who seemed impressed by him so I was surprised to hear this too, I don't think the travelling from Scotland every week was ever going to work and if he is to sign for another LOI club I highly doubt it will be an option.
03/02/2012, 8:47 AM
Mr A

Apparently the Sun today says Paul Cook is on the verge of leaving Sligo.

RTE Sports reporter Rory Houston says the club have 'not given permission'. So presumably they think he may be joining another club. Edit- it's Accrington.

Both from twitter.
03/02/2012, 9:26 AM
D24Saint

would have thought cook would hold out for a better job in the UK
03/02/2012, 10:28 AM
adamd164

The way I'd see it, Sligo's squad for next season is already assembled. It would be a blow to lose Cook, no doubt, but whoever comes in has a ready-made group of players capable of challenging for a title (presumably it'd be Foster anyway).

He's going to leave eventually.
03/02/2012, 10:43 AM
askmehoop

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Originally Posted by adamd164

The way I'd see it, Sligo's squad for next season is already assembled. It would be a blow to lose Cook, no doubt, but whoever comes in has a ready-made group of players capable of challenging for a title (presumably it'd be Foster anyway).

He's going to leave eventually.

thats why foster got the job. thought cook would leave in the summer tbh, but this job came sooner then expected.
03/02/2012, 10:46 AM
L.T.F.C.

I'd say he will definitely go. He played for Accrington and was on the team that got promoted to the Football League.
03/02/2012, 11:06 AM
poster

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Originally Posted by askmehoop

thats why foster got the job. thought cook would leave in the summer tbh, but this job came sooner then expected.

Anything else?
03/02/2012, 11:31 AM
askmehoop

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Originally Posted by poster

Anything else?

you tell me, its your club.

sorry if the truth hurts
03/02/2012, 2:04 PM
nigel-harps1954

Supposedly their caretaker manager is in pole position to get the job.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk...st_Cook_talks/
03/02/2012, 2:13 PM
outspoken

If Ian Foster was the replacement is he really the man for the job? He's a young enthusiastic manager yes but he didn't do overly well at Dundalk
03/02/2012, 2:16 PM
nigel-harps1954

Harps supposedly signing Tommy McMonagle on loan this week from Derry.
03/02/2012, 5:55 PM
Nah Nah Nah Nah

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Originally Posted by poster

Anything else?

Yeah Cookie could come out and say that he has no interest in any of these jobs and wants to stay with us for the season
03/02/2012, 7:17 PM
brendy_�ire

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Originally Posted by Martinho II

very hasty for greacen at glentoran did he even make an appearance for them and how come hes movin again?

Didn't want to stay after Young left, apparently.
He played three games with the Glens.
03/02/2012, 7:31 PM
Dunny

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Originally Posted by brendy_�ire

Didn't want to stay after Young left, apparently.
He played three games with the Glens.

Payed back all the money aswell apparently

Sligo released a statement today:

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Statement from Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers can confirm that Paul Cook has asked for permission to speak to Accrington Stanley over their vacant manager position with a view to his long-held desire to one day return to England to be closer to his family.

Accrington have been informed that Paul Cook is under contract at Sligo Rovers and we have no desire to see him leave the club.

The Management Committee has been working with Paul in recent months to assemble an excellent squad of players and it is our intention that this should continue at this critical time in our pre-season.

http://www.sligorovers.com/latest-ne...m-sligo-rovers

04/02/2012, 1:18 PM
Nah Nah Nah Nah

Rovers facebook page....

Paul Cook will not be at the pre-season friendly later today against SD Galway F.C., Ian Foster and Gerry Carr will be taking the team in his absence.
04/02/2012, 1:46 PM
askmehoop

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Originally Posted by redobit

Obviously he hasnt a clue what is going to happen Rasputin and its more talking outhishoop than askmehoop. But infairness his 'logic' might actually hold some water - if Cook was to go mid season and Carr and Foster were in place what other alternative would there be!

and it would appear that your head is firmly planted up your hoop
04/02/2012, 3:09 PM
redobit

I dont see how you work that out
04/02/2012, 3:25 PM
Ezeikial

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Originally Posted by outspoken

If Ian Foster was the replacement is he really the man for the job? He's a young enthusiastic manager yes but he didn't do overly well at Dundalk

The Indo clearly dont see Foster as the "man for the job" (or maybe they understand he will go with Cook if the Accrington job materialises):

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His departure would leave a huge gap at the north-western club, with no obvious successor available to take over and less than a month to go before the start of the new season.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...b-3009842.html
04/02/2012, 3:26 PM
dong

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Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah

Yeah Cookie could come out and say that he has no interest in any of these jobs and wants to stay with us for the season

I couldn't agree more. He has hung on now to keep claiming his wages. Foster now manager for today's friendly? When was it announced that he was officially even assistant manager? This is a shambles and for anybody to claim otherwise is burying their head in the sand.
Had he wanted to leave after the cup final last year i think that nobody would have stood in his way. To carry on like this stains his legacy at the club IMO.
04/02/2012, 3:47 PM
D24Saint

Stephen O'Fylnn & Jake Kelly were on twitter saying they have signed for Pats, Kelly is a great signing and hopefully O'Fylnn can silence the doubters.
04/02/2012, 3:57 PM
askmehoop

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Originally Posted by redobit

I dont see how you work that out

Well your complete denial on your managers desire to leave your club is a give away
04/02/2012, 4:32 PM
shellyriver

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Originally Posted by askmehoop

Well your complete denial on your managers desire to leave your club is a give away

Seriously, give a grip. Aside to the usual nonsense from Shams supporters about the Red Rovers -- it's obvious to everyone, that Cook has expressed a wish to go back to England.

He was never going to go to Shams and/or Derry, but it was no harm to listen the latter.

Re Stanley the club is on his doorstep, Stanley are pushing for promotion, and it can be the start of his career in Blighty.

Rovers will not stop him going back to England now it's all compo �40K and he walks.

Also, his stock is at its highest back-to-back cup winners and if after amassing the current squad the team doesn't win -- he'll be in Sligo for another year.

Nobody could have factored Stanley's manager leaving after 13 years, so all in all its hardly suprising he's itching to get back to his home town.

If money is sufficient, Cook and Foster will go -- and Gerry Carr will take over.

Cookie will always be a legend in Sligo.

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