Markey confirmed at Derry:
Darragh Markey 'excited' to challenge for silverware after completing Derry City move
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Markey confirmed at Derry:
Darragh Markey 'excited' to challenge for silverware after completing Derry City move
Is this something you heard from someone or has it been reported? Seems like it could be a step a year or two too early for Kerry. Maybe they could prove me wrong and investing now and being competitive in a weak first division could be smart move to increase support.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
I really hope they aren't putting themselves in huge debt this early in their senior football life.
Cian Murphy, at any rate, has signed from Cobh:
https://kerryfc.com/cian-murphy-beco...H3Oa8AbRTFcwow
Technically, Wall has enough of a personal fortune to underwrite the budget, but one presumes that there will only be new arrivals to offset the departures from earlier this month, with Hakkinen and Murphy direct replacements for McQueen and Cleary, for instance.
I've heard it from sources I'd trust.Quote:
Originally Posted by yurt
Wouldn't be shocked to see Karl O'Sullivan on the way to Kerry next. They've significantly increased their budget.
Pats have confirmed the sale of Brandon Kavanagh to Drogheda for an undisclosed fee. Pats paid a fee for him to Derry and I think Derry paid one for him to Rovers. Must be a record (or close to one) that an LOI player has gone 3 times for a fee within the league
Jeannot Esua departs Galway
Hmmmm, I wonder which player holds that record: highest cumulative transfer spend by LoI clubs. So not counting moves abroad.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Given that contracts are usually on the shorter side and players tend to see them out and then move, I reckon Kavanagh could be a good shout.
Tricky one to work out, given that sums aren't always published.
Sort of like when Robbie Keane was one of the most expensive players in the world, because he was always fulfilling his boyhood dream of signing for YOUR CLUB FC.
Waterford confirm departures of Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Darragh Leahy, Ben McCormack, James Olayinka, Adam Queally, Kacper Radkowski, Jordan Rossiter & Brad Wade following the expiration of their contracts
Stephen McMullan & Conan Noonan also return to parent clubs following end of loan…
Could be a good move for kavanagh to Drogs, he's a tidy player who can replace markey imo.
As for Noonan coming back to Rovers, with Mandriou out injured long term , it could be the right time for Conan to come back and stake his place in the Rovers midfield.
As someone else said, all players who have come in so far have been direct replacements. Signings last winter didn't bring about the consistency needed to push for the playoffs. Will be hoping for better from signings this winter but no guarantees.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
An increase in budget and no return doesn't end well. The last 8 league games without a win - a reflection of the mountain to climb. Miles off challenging for the playoffs.
Looks like he’s coming our way. Should be a good signing.Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
He has a good pair of feet but has nowhere near the same work rate as Markey. That can be worked on and he could prove to be a good signing. He was frozen out at Pats at the end of last season and him moving on looked inevitable. I thought he was out of contract but maybe we had the option to extend his contract and Drogs bought us out of that of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Looks like we're going to have to make about 10 new signings just to make up the squad numbers required for next season. Barely stayed up this year, we'll definitely be one of the weaker teams next year.
Sam Todd to Bohs confirmed by the club
Ryan Kelliher commits to Kerry on a multi year deal. Quickly ends wild speculation around Cian Murphy's arrival.
Hickey confirmed tooQuote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Dylan McGlade (F) signs on for Cobh Ramblers 2026.
Cobh getting their squad together nicely now, Luka le bervet (D), Gary Buckley (D), Jason Abbott (M) & Brendan Frahill (D).
I think Timothy Martin (GK), Cian Coleman (D) & Shane Griffin (D) were on 2 year deals
Yeah, he is good on the ball, good eye for a forward pass and good dead ball delivery too. Should be a good signing for Drogheda, and I could see him being the type who could come back to haunt Pats when we play them next season.Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
Can anyone explain what a 'multi-year deal' actually means or what ir could involve as I usually take it to be a player signs with a club for a fixed wage for a number of years with reviews for each year following!
Bohs are signing a type for sure! Was physicality a problem for you last season?Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Yes - there was a bit of a soft underbellyQuote:
Originally Posted by joey B
The details of any contract won't be made public - (basic + bonuses + extension or cancellation clauses + option clauses, etc) - the multi-year simply means that the contract covers at least 2026 and 2027, but possibly could be longer. In the LOI most deals would be one or two year deals (with a possible extension clause) - that is why there is so much of a merry go round in the LOI. EPL is different - clubs tie players into longer term contracts are part of their manipulation of the PSR (what will become SCR and SSR from next season) - its part of the reason why there tends to be so few players moving when out of contract (which becomes much more noticable as you go down the divisions to the point where the National League and lower is very similar to the LOI).Quote:
Originally Posted by nr637
It means 99.9999999% of the time 2 years
Reposting/quoting into the correct thread:
Yeah, another strange one. He's been great and definitely stepped up when he needed to. Suppose he has Fleming ahead of him. I wonder would his departure suggest that there is someone else lined up, McClean or otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_�ire
I'm a bit uncomfortable with the quality that's leaving Derry. I suppose that's an inevitable part of upgrading your squad, though. You want better players, that letting go of good players to get better ones still means letting go of good players.
Galway have announced Vincent Borden, Regan Donelon, Bobby Burns and Jeremy Sivi have left the club. It’s more or less looking like an entire squad rebuild bar maybe a couple of players that they haven’t announced yet
And yet Caulfield got a new two year contract
That's something i think Pat's need to adress as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant
Does that mean its 99.9999999% of the time 2 years of a multi-year contract! :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckett
It means we're getting relegated!
I think the multi year deal is effectively 1+1 years, meaning the club are in stronger position, but it can suit both, for example if player does not do well in first year, they can be released, all parties walk away. If player does well, it triggers year 2, but there is def something in this for the player as I think it also triggers an auto increase in wages / other terms for year 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
No idea beyond this, for ex is if it goes to year 3, possibly deal would need to be adjusted at later stage.
Other than Benson, I don't think we've lost much quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by sessylU
Do you mean Todd? He improved recently, but there's a reason we shipped him off to Larne last year, I haven't changed my mind on him.
Dundalk are expected to announce that deals have been completed for Kerry FC midfielder Ronan Teahan and Bray Wanderers defender Harvey Warren.
And compensation due to be paid to Kerry also I think for Teahan..................'tis a great aul league'Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
Which is odd, given he's a free agent come Sunday?
Todd and Doherty both. Diallo too, if/when he goes. And I suppose Mullen to an extent. Maybe not world beaters, but useful players.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_�ire
The compensation referred to isn’t a transfer fee, it’s a training compensation fee that is due even though he’s going to be a free agent.Quote:
Originally Posted by culloty82
https://d2w4iw8gs9jo14.cloudfront.ne...2023_-2025.pdf
So basically, for anyone who graduates from their club's Academy to the senior team, then.
Signing young lads from the first division is an interesting way of approaching a likely relegation battle.
Probably shows where the budget is. Hopefully we can get a sprinkling of experienced players in too or could be a short stay in premier league.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealJohn91
Thankfully a lot more decent free agents available than there was in our last few transfer windows in the league. Very possible we won't need to rely on six or seven random players from the UK that nobody at the club has ever seen play.
I hope the season predictions thread remains as accurate as ever for those tipped for relegation fighs!