Close Season/Pre-Season Rumours

**brendy_�ire** · 26/12/2012, 8:49 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

With Sean O'Driscoll sacked by Nottingham Forest today, will that affect the moves for Stephen McLaughlin and Barry McNamee and the link up with the club?

Same thing happened at Fleetwood and Davy McDaid's move is in limbo now.

**oriel** · 29/12/2012, 8:17 PM

Has Stephen O'Flynn signed for Pats for 2013? There was a brief mention of him to Dundalk with the Kenny previous link.

**Jofspring** · 29/12/2012, 8:40 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Has Stephen O'Flynn signed for Pats for 2013? There was a brief mention of him to Dundalk with the Kenny previous link.

No not yet.

It's a pity he has had so many injuries. His last season with us he played about 6 or 7 games and pretty much the majority of last season he seemed to be injured too. If he can get fit and stay fit he would be a good player for any squad.

I know its the Christmas period but the rumors have died down a lot of the last few weeks.

Will be interesting to see who shows up for the PFAI game against Malahide.

**Nah Nah Nah Nah** · 30/12/2012, 9:02 AM

Pascal re-signs

http://www.sligorovers.com/latest-ne...al-with-rovers

**Fivesilver** · 30/12/2012, 9:18 AM

Pleased with that. Pascal has fairly obvious shortcomings, but has a big upside. Given a proper preseason to work on him, I reckon Baraclough could make him far more consistent and effective.

**nigel-harps1954** · 01/01/2013, 11:10 PM

LOI Blog reporting that Stephen McLaughlin to complete his move to Nottingham Forest tomorrow for only €160,000.

**Mr A** · 02/01/2013, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

"Reynolds sent for early shower" would have had a very different meaning in this parallel universe!

Indeed. Also somewhat ironic that he appears likely to be resettled in the East.

**brendy_�ire** · 02/01/2013, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

LOI Blog reporting that Stephen McLaughlin to complete his move to Nottingham Forest tomorrow for only €160,000.

That is the sterling amount, so just under €200k. Yep, not a wile lot really, is it? Harps to get €25k (approx) of that.
I assume there'll be loads of add-ons to the deal, but still.

**Mr A** · 02/01/2013, 12:44 PM

I think that's pretty decent if there are add ons in there.

**Dillonman** · 02/01/2013, 3:38 PM

Kenny said in a local paper today that he is signing 6 more for us, he has midfield complete which would suggest Chris Shields is not getting a new deal.

Wants 3 defenders, 1 striker and 1 left winger. As per Orielweb we are linked with Longford's Tom Crawley.

**Dillonman** · 02/01/2013, 3:40 PM

Also the PFAI squad are playing Malahide tonight in a friendly.

**Longfordian** · 02/01/2013, 4:25 PM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

Kenny said in a local paper today that he is signing 6 more for us, he has midfield complete which would suggest Chris Shields is not getting a new deal.

Wants 3 defenders, 1 striker and 1 left winger. As per Orielweb we are linked with Longford's Tom Crawley.

Yeah Crawley is apparently off to yourselves or Derry. Good, skillful player, was probably our best player last season.

**dong** · 02/01/2013, 5:13 PM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

Kenny said in a local paper today that he is signing 6 more for us, he has midfield complete which would suggest Chris Shields is not getting a new deal.

Wants 3 defenders, 1 striker and 1 left winger. As per Orielweb we are linked with Longford's Tom Crawley.

Heard somewhere Matthew Blinkhorn was one player he was hoping to get in.

**Martinho II** · 02/01/2013, 5:55 PM

Originally Posted by dong

Heard somewhere Matthew Blinkhorn was one player he was hoping to get in.

yep that was mentioned in the written press all right

**Terry** · 02/01/2013, 10:40 PM

Rumours in Tuam of Rory Gaffney heading to Sligo

**bluewhitearmy** · 02/01/2013, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Terry

Rumours in Tuam of Rory Gaffney heading to Sligo

Got fed up of being ignored by Limerick im told. Would love if we could get in contact and change his mind.

**oriel** · 02/01/2013, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by dong

Heard somewhere Matthew Blinkhorn was one player he was hoping to get in.

Blinkhorn would be a a great signing for Dundalk, but he's currently with Hyde in conf prem, so unlikely to leave mid season? Mind you he'd be ideal for Mulvenna as an option if someone of his strenght did sign. Griffin's deal seems to have stalled to Derry, so maybe he will be re-signing?

PS nothing appears to be in rumour of Reynolds at the moment for assistant manager, Dodge..............going to have to find another reason now

**bullit** · 03/01/2013, 1:08 AM

In comparison to other years theres some good players on the list this year.
Hmmm,who to take?

**Charlie Darwin** · 03/01/2013, 1:29 AM

Loving the Danny-coloured strips with Joyce trim.

**Sam_Heggy** · 03/01/2013, 11:14 AM

Did Blinkhorn not have a serious dig at LOI when he left Sligo?

That's not a bad side from the PFAI list there. You would think McMillan wouldn't be short of a few offers?