(Very early) Transfer gossip/squad retention

**Longfordian** · 05/12/2013, 2:20 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Thank god. It came from some godawful website called IrishNewsReview or something equally daft.

Wonder where he'll actually end up? Bray or Drogs maybe? Wouldn't be surprised if we were in for him. Cousins has stated he's after experienced players and he's cleared out a lot of defenders from last year.

**Ezeikial** · 05/12/2013, 2:51 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

The following players remain contracted to Shamrock Rovers for the 2014 season: Ronan Finn, Ciaran Kilduff, Gary McCabe, Jason McGuinness, Sean O'Connor, Mark Quigley, Richie Ryan and Eamon Zayed.

When Richie Ryan was signed, you offered the opinion that the contract was to end of season. Are you sure he is under contract to end 2014?

**outspoken** · 05/12/2013, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Thank god. It came from some godawful website called IrishNewsReview or something equally daft.

Yeah that's where I saw it but tbf to IrishNewsReview they are usually a very well run site so I wouldnt be too hard on them.

**outspoken** · 05/12/2013, 3:18 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Wonder where he'll actually end up? Bray or Drogs maybe? Wouldn't be surprised if we were in for him. Cousins has stated he's after experienced players and he's cleared out a lot of defenders from last year.

That was my 1st thought.....Would you have him back? I'm not sure he's what we need as our lack of pace has destroyed us in defense ever since TC took charge, John Lester, Chris Deans, Brian McCarthy......Even Des Hope was lacking in pace at times we need a mobile centre-half this season and no offence to Garto I can't see him being that.

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/12/2013, 3:23 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

When Richie Ryan was signed, you offered the opinion that the contract was to end of season. Are you sure he is under contract to end 2014?

I imagined it was at the time, but I heard subsequently it was until the end of 2014. The club seem to have confirmed that now.

**Longfordian** · 05/12/2013, 4:15 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

That was my 1st thought.....Would you have him back? I'm not sure he's what we need as our lack of pace has destroyed us in defense ever since TC took charge, John Lester, Chris Deans, Brian McCarthy......Even Des Hope was lacking in pace at times we need a mobile centre-half this season and no offence to Garto I can't see him being that.

He was never quick but he's a good defender and has always given it his all. He seemed to play a fair bit for Shels last year but I didn't see much of him. Get in someone younger and quicker alongside him and he may be a good addition. I'm not sure if he'd be bothered with the First Division if he had a choice though, and you'd imagine Shels would be trying to hold on to him if he is.

**Jofspring** · 05/12/2013, 4:56 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

He was never quick but he's a good defender and has always given it his all. He seemed to play a fair bit for Shels last year but I didn't see much of him. Get in someone younger and quicker alongside him and he may be a good addition. I'm not sure if he'd be bothered with the First Division if he had a choice though, and you'd imagine Shels would be trying to hold on to him if he is.

From what I gather the Shels fans wouldn't like to see him hang around but I could be wrong. Have heard a lot blamed him for very sloppy goals and lack of effort. His pace killed him and he would have been a high enough earner there too which going by performances didn't seem to sit well with a lot of fans.

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/12/2013, 5:02 PM

I think Shels fans might be glad to see the back of him.

**Longfordian** · 05/12/2013, 5:06 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

From what I gather the Shels fans wouldn't like to see him hang around but I could be wrong. Have heard a lot blamed him for very sloppy goals and lack of effort. His pace killed him and he would have been a high enough earner there too which going by performances didn't seem to sit well with a lot of fans.

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I think Shels fans might be glad to see the back of him.

Fair enough if that's the case, as I said I didn't see much of him. Haven't seen much of him in the past few years actually so I'm probably just going on how I remember him at LTFC and Drogs, he was always committed. I've no info to suggest we are in for him just that TC is actively looking for some experienced players and we need defenders.

**CityRebel** · 05/12/2013, 8:09 PM

Johnny Dunleavy has re-signed and Danny Murphy has said on twitter that he's agreed a deal with the club.

http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2013/1...ew-contract-2/

**Martinho II** · 05/12/2013, 8:24 PM

i saw Gartland play for Shels a few times last season.. He was very poor imo and is not the player he used to be. As what was said earlier his lack of pace was to blame badly for Shels gettin relegated..

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/12/2013, 8:26 PM

Gartland was particularly awful in an awful Rovers team two seasons ago. In contrast to Shels fans, I think he did put the effort in, he just doesn't have it anymore. That major injury he got for St Johnstone really killed him.

**Sligo Hoops.** · 06/12/2013, 1:40 AM

Quigley heading back down the N4

**Fivesilver** · 06/12/2013, 7:06 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Signs for Galway..?

Much as I'd love to see Russell with Rovers, that actually makes more sense. The FAI job looks like a pretty busy brief - I don't think he'd be able to combine it with full-time football in Sligo, but with Galway starting out part-time he might be able to squeeze it in.

@Sligo Hoops: I'd love if you're right about Quigs, but I'll believe it when I see an official announcement.

**Rover'n'out** · 06/12/2013, 8:15 AM

Originally Posted by Sligo Hoops.

Quigley heading back down the N4

He was in town for a few drinks alright. A few of the players were around. May have just been a pre Christmas bash and nothing more than that. Here's hoping though .....

**Charlie Darwin** · 06/12/2013, 10:06 AM

Sheppard returns, as expected:

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35...-shep-re-signs

**poster** · 06/12/2013, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Sligo Hoops.

Quigley heading back down the N4

Great signing for Longford.

**redobit** · 06/12/2013, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Sligo Hoops.

Quigley heading back down the N4

Interesting, so the grass isint always greener

**redobit** · 06/12/2013, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Fivesilver

Much as I'd love to see Russell with Rovers, that actually makes more sense. The FAI job looks like a pretty busy brief - I don't think he'd be able to combine it with full-time football in Sligo, but with Galway starting out part-time he might be able to squeeze it in.

@Sligo Hoops: I'd love if you're right about Quigs, but I'll believe it when I see an official announcement.

AS opposed to travelling up and down to Galway to train (even partime). Anyway who says he has to play full time football.

**marinobohs** · 06/12/2013, 1:46 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

He has another year to run. He will either go to Burnley or stay, but Burnley haven't decided if they want to pay a transfer fee.

Always thought he was one of the most talented players in the League here but have often had doubts about his commitment. A player with that talent deserves a crack at a higher level but all the talent in the world still requires a shedload of commitment/effort when stepping up

At 25 its pretty much now or never for Ronan I would have thought

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