Ciaran Martyn

**pineapple stu** · 31/03/2007, 8:12 PM

Originally Posted by lofty9

I can now break my silence, (that is if he is away) IMO the most overrated player in this country. Substandard performances in 95% of his games. His goalscoring papered over his extremely limited abilities as a central midfielder. My mate reckons he had the best strike rate in the country - 17 touches of the ball last season - 17 goals! That's what he is good at but he only wants the ball in the opponents 18 yard box, leaving Molloy to carry the can. Cue the slaughter from fellow City fans!!!!

Cue slaughter from UCD fans too, who can deride that as nonsense, having had him for five years. One of the best players we've gotten hold of.

**Hibs4Ever** · 31/03/2007, 8:37 PM

Originally Posted by City till I Die

Why's "Bohemian's "fans"" in the EL section or "Mark Quigley scores hat-trick in 9 minutes" in EL section?

Because those threads involve more than one EL club. This doesn't

**finnpark** · 31/03/2007, 9:00 PM

Sit back and watch your team been torn apart. I bet it wont be long b4 more will follow. Shocking decision but Fenlon has an attitude so it does not surprise me. Its a bit of a step down for him though. No hope of him ever making a big move now.

**SwanVsDalton** · 01/04/2007, 2:49 AM

The way people are reacting it's like we sold George Best for magic beans. I'd rather have him with the City because he's a good player who offered an attacking threat but when Martyn wasn't scoring goals, he was AWOL especially away from home. Like Lofty pointed out he rarely showed himself for the ball outside the box and many's a game his presence has been negligible.

Don't want to give the impression that I don't rate/like him, I think his goal-scoring record is superb and he was always a comitted Candystripe but i'm more worried about our squad looking a little thin than the loss of a gifted individual TBH.

But Ciaran's making money from it, Derry are making money from it and they'll both make more if it's permanent. If not he'll come back with open arms.

**Dodge** · 01/04/2007, 9:56 AM

Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

Don't want to give the impression that I don't rate/like him, I think his goal-scoring record is superb and he was always a comitted Candystripe but i'm more worried about our squad looking a little thin than the loss of a gifted individual TBH.

I think thats the point tbh. Given Derry's indifferent start to the season, and with the new manager signing journeymen type players like Peter Hynes, its very strange to let one of you better players go, without an obvious replacement.

**dcfc_dee** · 01/04/2007, 9:56 PM

i think most people will be annoyed that ciaran martyn has gone but we have another quality midfielder in neil mc cafferty. the lad mite get a chance now.

**Dyl10** · 02/04/2007, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Why is this in the eL section

Probably because its one of the leagues bigggest stories this week

**headtheball** · 02/04/2007, 8:00 AM

Just on radio foyle 140K now and a furthur 600K in July if he signs. Ciaran is a free agent in November so this is a deal our club could not turn down.

**TonyD** · 02/04/2007, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by dcfc_dee

we have another quality midfielder in neil mc cafferty.

Nell is getting on a bit in years now though, isn't she?

**pineapple stu** · 02/04/2007, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by headtheball

Just on radio foyle 140K now and a furthur 600K in July if he signs. Ciaran is a free agent in November so this is a deal our club could not turn down.

Sterling, I assume?

**lofty9** · 02/04/2007, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Sterling, I assume?

Euros. Great deal for Derry and Martyn. Lets hope he impresses in Norway.

**Krstic** · 02/04/2007, 1:28 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Cue slaughter from UCD fans too, who can deride that as nonsense, having had him for five years. One of the best players we've gotten hold of.

Just like UCD Fans' claims that Patrick Jennings is a better Keeper than David Forde, absoulte nonsense, as anyone who has ever seen Jennings play for Derry can vouch for.

Just because a player has done well for UCD, doesn't make him Super for his entire career.

**charliesboots** · 02/04/2007, 2:56 PM

Originally Posted by Krstic

Just like UCD Fans' claims that Patrick Jennings is a better Keeper than David Forde, absoulte nonsense, as anyone who has ever seen Jennings play for Derry can vouch for.

Just because a player has done well for UCD, doesn't make him Super for his entire career.

Except for Packie Lynch and Barry Ryan of course!

**cestlavie** · 02/04/2007, 3:27 PM

Its huge money, Derry will be able to really sign top quality players in summer transfer window if needs be. No club would turn down the deal offered to Derry.

**Only1Rovers** · 02/04/2007, 3:38 PM

Strange thought Ciaran was settled in Derry since he has a good job outside of football, suppose he can always go back to the insurance game.

**CuanaD** · 02/04/2007, 4:05 PM

Originally Posted by lucanhoop87

tbh i think its a great deal for derry, 140k for a loan thats a fantastic deal, you get money and the player back in july or if he decides to stay you get a whole lot more money

cant help but feel these scandinavian clubs have more money than sense though, i mean aaeslund (i think thats the name of the club) paid a similar amount for a 4 month loan deal for zayed and then didnt even play him

Personally, i feel its about the right value for him - our league players have been FAR undervalued, - especially by the GB clubs, where we are meant to be 'happy he'll get to play in a "better" league'

Fair play to the scandinavians for paying realistic money IMHO

**Student Mullet** · 02/04/2007, 4:08 PM

Does UCDD get half the loan money or is it only if a permanent deal is signed?

**lofty9** · 02/04/2007, 5:02 PM

Originally Posted by Student Mullet

Does UCDD get half the loan money or is it only if a permanent deal is signed?

I doubt it, as we signed him on a disputed "Bosman" if I recall correctly.

**finnpark** · 02/04/2007, 5:17 PM

Originally Posted by cestlavie

Its huge money, Derry will be able to really sign top quality players in summer transfer window if needs be. No club would turn down the deal offered to Derry.

Who will they sign to replace him? E600000 doesnt get you much these days Im afraid. O'Donovan will probably make a move elsewhere for over E1M in the summer. I think they would be better with the player than the cash.