2021 Season , Arrivals and departures

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16/06/2021, 10:06 AM
DCWA

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Originally Posted by Nesta99

Among endless rumours locally is that Patching could stay with Derry in exchange for Gartside moving to Oriel. Rumour mill in Dundalk is in overdrive these days on everything, but could be a decent piece of business done by the club if there is any substance to it. It'd be a real shame not to have Patching get a proper chance with us but could he pick us up more points than pinching Derry's keeper?? It will certainly be interesting to see who leaves with supposed cuts to the playing budget happening. Hopefully Perez and Dogan are on a good wedge and that's 'cutting the budget', release a keeper if agreeing a full contract doesnt have to be paid up. Cant see any other obvious members of the squad that could or would go next month.

I know this is a few days ago now so may have subsided but we would take the hand and all off you as they say for that exchange!
16/06/2021, 10:17 AM
sbgawa

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Originally Posted by Dalymountrower

Yep, am gutted that Rovers had to pay a fee for a player they thought they had tapped up for free.
If you take your Rovers goggles off for a minute you should observe that the whole episode reflects poorly on both clubs.

No goggles needed Rovers and any other club would have been entitled to talk to mandroiu who was within 6 months of the end of his contract. That's the way it works. The minimal fee bohs got was their own fault not rovers and was less than rovers expected given the rules on compo are clear
16/06/2021, 11:02 AM
Nesta99

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Originally Posted by DCWA

I know this is a few days ago now so may have subsided but we would take the hand and all off you as they say for that exchange!

Shields leaving now means Patching is probably wanted back. Could work out in Zahibo also being a defensive midfielder and both Shield and Zahibo when available were in the first 11. I prefer Shields to be the one to stay but Patching and Zahibo/Shields would be a better combination. Perth isnt the type to shirk away from these things so players may put their ego in their pocket and go with the flow until November. The keepers though...
16/06/2021, 4:24 PM
mcgonigle

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Originally Posted by Nesta99

Shields leaving now means Patching is probably wanted back. Could work out in Zahibo also being a defensive midfielder and both Shield and Zahibo when available were in the first 11. I prefer Shields to be the one to stay but Patching and Zahibo/Shields would be a better combination. Perth isnt the type to shirk away from these things so players may put their ego in their pocket and go with the flow until November. The keepers though...

Zahibo doesn't look like a defensive midfielder to me, hope he is not the replacement for Shields. Slogett isn't up to it either
16/06/2021, 4:59 PM
El-Pietro

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I would say, from my own viewpoint, that two years ago Chris Shields was probably the most underrated player in the LOI, arguably the best player in the league.
Has been steady since, but not standing out.

Not getting any younger, and probably taking a nice handy few years to wind down at Linfield. Think he lives up the north somewhere too?

I'd say hes probably been the standout player of the last 6-8 years, maybe even the decade. Other players have had better seasons, but not as consistently high as him over as long a period, whether that be due to age, injuries, lack of form, or moving out of the league.
16/06/2021, 5:00 PM
Nesta99

He doesnt nearly have the influence that Shields has but having both in the team, especially when the jury is out on Zahibo, isnt working obviously. If Shields leaves its plugging a big hole, maybe Sloggett could step up and with runs of games can improve. But there is too much trying to fit square pegs in round holes across the squad - a big squad at that, yet we struggle to cover injuries and suspensions.
16/06/2021, 6:04 PM
kksaints

Surprised with how poor Leahy has been since he moved to Dundalk.
16/06/2021, 7:00 PM
Dalymountrower

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Originally Posted by kksaints

Surprised with how poor Leahy has been since he moved to Dundalk.

Agreed.But he seems to have been used as an impact sub this season for whatever reason.
16/06/2021, 7:32 PM
Yossarian

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Originally Posted by Dalymountrower

Agreed.But he seems to have been used as an impact sub this season for whatever reason.

�Non-impact� sub
20/06/2021, 5:24 PM
sulywaterfordfc

Bircham confirms the club are in talks with Eddie Nolan. He also reiterated he�s looking to bring in six players. https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/...W2JMwtd2myXwlU
20/06/2021, 5:41 PM
Longfordian

I have literally no recollection of him playing for Ireland. But he sounds like he has a good pedigree.
22/06/2021, 11:49 AM
joey B

Mark Russell left us and signed back with Greenock Morton.
22/06/2021, 1:10 PM
Calcio Jack

Rovers holding a trial match tonight with Anthony Stokes involved and are considering offering him a contract - this week we signed up our 600th member ( highest ever membership) if we sign Stokes and the baggage that accompanies that number will quickly drop to at least 599
22/06/2021, 1:24 PM
Bucket

He's better than any striker currently at the club. If he was signed on a pay-as-you-play type contract, what's the harm?
22/06/2021, 1:43 PM
Dalymountrower

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Originally Posted by Bucket

He's better than any striker currently at the club. If he was signed on a pay-as-you-play type contract, what's the harm?

Would certainly help stealing a few points alright
22/06/2021, 1:53 PM
Nesta99

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Originally Posted by Bucket

He's better than any striker currently at the club. If he was signed on a pay-as-you-play type contract, what's the harm?

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Originally Posted by Calcio Jack

Rovers holding a trial match tonight with Anthony Stokes involved and are considering offering him a contract - this week we signed up our 600th member ( highest ever membership) if we sign Stokes and the baggage that accompanies that number will quickly drop to at least 599

Not a player that Id want around my club, but if it meant avoiding relegation for my club maybe id temper my disapproval in the short term...,maybe. Its blatantly obvious Rovers need a striker, the title defence is rattled, Europe pending and you cant afford not to convert chances with the finances on the line and with Gaffney or Greene etc its more likely to be a miss than a hit. Dont know whether Stokes is an answer, is he fit, can he be ready in a matter of weeks, baggage aside. Bit of a rock and hard place decision but I get your concerns CJ. Hint of a hail mary signing, you'd think there'd be someone out there that could have been enticed to Tallaght that would do the job by now - I'm sure Dundalk would have a few telephone numbers, Tagbajumi would be a super signing!!!
22/06/2021, 2:05 PM
placid casual

McMillan should be available in a few weeks anyway, but not sure he'd go to Rovers
22/06/2021, 3:56 PM
wexfordned

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Originally Posted by Dalymountrower

Would certainly help stealing a few points alright

Stokes certainly not afraid to use his head either
22/06/2021, 4:02 PM
Nesta99

Sheilds leaving officially confirmed.
22/06/2021, 4:21 PM
joey B

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Originally Posted by Nesta99

Sheilds leaving officially confirmed.

How big a loss you think that will be Nesta? Has he dropped off performance wise this season or has the situation there just made it appear that way?

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