2025 Arrivals and Departures

**pineapple stu** · 30/06/2025, 11:06 AM

I don't know if I'd call that bitter though. And I've no problems acknowledging that Drogheda are almost certainly playing a bit of the béal bocht alright.

**Bohtastic** · 30/06/2025, 11:19 AM

James McManus on loan to Sligo. Pretty good deal for all parties- hopefully he's playing ever minute and returns to us like Cian Byrne.
Think Byrne will be staring at CB with Cornwall. Flores back to LB.

**Another Bohemia** · 30/06/2025, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Bohtastic

James McManus on loan to Sligo. Pretty good deal for all parties- hopefully he's playing ever minute and returns to us like Cian Byrne.
Think Byrne will be staring at CB with Cornwall. Flores back to LB.

Agreed on both counts. Bucko getting minutes ahead of McManus is giving a whiff of farewell tour for Bucko and I don't think that's going to change any time soon so better to let McManus get minutes under his belt. Then Kavanagh just has too many mistakes you wouldn't expect an u20s player to make and Lacey is just on the treatment table all season. The place is there for Byrne to win. In saying that I though Morahan played very well at CB vs Rovers but I want to see him in midfield again with Devoy and Tierney or Clarke

**Jolly Red Giant** · 30/06/2025, 12:30 PM

Apparently James Clarke is heading to Grimsby - he's out of contract in November so maybe a case of Bohs getting whatever they can for him.

**RealJohn91** · 30/06/2025, 12:37 PM

I'd rather we got nothing for him at the end of the season than let him go now. Have to think it'd only be a nominal fee now anyway.

**Another Bohemia** · 30/06/2025, 1:11 PM

Originally Posted by RealJohn91

I'd rather we got nothing for him at the end of the season than let him go now. Have to think it'd only be a nominal fee now anyway.

Define nominal fee because 20-30 Grand probably covers wages for 1 or 2 additions in the summer window and frees up Clarkes wages as well.

**RealJohn91** · 30/06/2025, 1:17 PM

Originally Posted by Another Bohemia

Define nominal fee because 20-30 Grand probably covers wages for 1 or 2 additions in the summer window and frees up Clarkes wages as well.

10k or less. Clarke is one of our best players at the moment, getting Europe with him and the rewards that will bring is better than a short term little boost of funds.

**sessylU** · 30/06/2025, 1:21 PM

Paul McMullan leaves Derry. I always liked him. Always put a shift in, even if there wasn't always a great deal of end product.

https://www.derrynow.com/news/derry-...feMEfQ-OatAmag

**sbgawa** · 30/06/2025, 1:23 PM

Originally Posted by Another Bohemia

Define nominal fee because 20-30 Grand probably covers wages for 1 or 2 additions in the summer window and frees up Clarkes wages as well.

Fair comment but the problem is you are letting a provan asset go to bring in a couple that may or may not work out.
That being said if the one of the replacements was for a provan LOI player like DJT who could play as an out an out 9 as opposed to Clarke in a false 9 it would make sense.

**Bohtastic** · 30/06/2025, 2:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant

Apparently James Clarke is heading to Grimsby - he's out of contract in November so maybe a case of Bohs getting whatever they can for him.

Would hate for Clarke to go- imo he's the reson why Devoy and Tierney have been so influential recently. Don't think it's a coincidence that our upturn in form occurred when Clarke got more starts.

**MoydowMonty** · 30/06/2025, 2:39 PM

Declan McDaid following JR Wilson to Dundalk it seems. Kilduff also said they won't be signing McGlade. I'd have been shocked if that one had happened

**outspoken** · 30/06/2025, 3:35 PM

Originally Posted by MoydowMonty

Declan McDaid following JR Wilson to Dundalk it seems. Kilduff also said they won't be signing McGlade. I'd have been shocked if that one had happened

Shocked they've signed McDaid, he was carrying some gut at Athlone this season

**Demesne Lad** · 30/06/2025, 5:36 PM

Norwich City seem to have lined up several summer signings for their development squad, including Derry City's teenager, Glenn McCourt (nephew of ex-Celtic winger Paddy McCourt).

www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city today

**Shinkicker** · 30/06/2025, 5:56 PM

Apparently Bogs have an announcement coming at 11.00am tomorrow. I hope it's a striker who can convert 20% of chances so we can win 4-0

**Nesta99** · 30/06/2025, 6:08 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Where's the bitterness? The fact that the guy turned down an improved offer? Think that's just reasonable comms to Drogheda fans myself.

Its what isnt said also, added to how they have commented on things in the past. They should be thanking Bohs copiously for signing any of their people!!

**Another Bohemia** · 30/06/2025, 6:38 PM

Originally Posted by RealJohn91

10k or less. Clarke is one of our best players at the moment, getting Europe with him and the rewards that will bring is better than a short term little boost of funds.

Agree Clarke is one of our best players. I don't think he's so significant that he makes or breaks Europe for us. We've created chances all season and need someone to convert them, Clarke is a lot of things and my favourite current Bohs player but he's not a prolific goal scorer which we need. I also think you get more than 10k for him. That release clause that Dyer had was shocking and I'd be a bit disappointed in it if I was a Galway fan. There wasn't even a provision that a team in the league couldn't activate it, hence Derry's interest so I don't think it can be used as a basis for any other fees. I think realistic for Clarke is about between 15 and 25 Grand right now.