Transfer Rumours

**Martinho II** · 01/07/2009, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by stann

Despite the fact that this was posted after this, and you read both?

Grantie seemingly had some issues of discipline (some minor, one a bit more major) that didn't go down well with GC, he came down fairly strict.

apologies for my laziness stann

I didnt read the previous threads at all on warren . I am reading new posts while I am waiting to get busy at work.Forgot I asked that q about Warren. thanks for clarifying on grant.

**Ezeikial** · 01/07/2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by thesilverfox

i heard burns could be on the way back to sligo before the end of the week.

Originally Posted by red bellied

Heard Turner of Dundalk could be going to England, Ipswich Town was of three clubs I heard mentioned.

I would be very surprised if there is anything in this Liam Burns "flyer", as he is allegedly one of the top earners at Dundalk - have Sligo come into some cash recently?

He has been reasonable rather then outstanding for Dundalk this year. No big deal if he was to leave, and a more mobile (and fit) replacement recruited.

To lose Chris Turner would be a problem. While any fee involved would be useful, Turner and Michael Daly have been excellent for Dundalk, and would be difficult to replace.

**Rovers Maniac** · 01/07/2009, 11:29 AM

Would welcome Burns back with open arms, there seems to be an issue with the training at Dundalk or rather lack of it. Burns probably one of the best central defenders in the league when fit.

**redobit** · 01/07/2009, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

I would be very surprised if there is anything in this Liam Burns "flyer", as he is allegedly one of the top earners at Dundalk - have Sligo come into some cash recently?

He has been reasonable rather then outstanding for Dundalk this year. No big deal if he was to leave, and a more mobile (and fit) replacement recruited.

To lose Chris Turner would be a problem. While any fee involved would be useful, Turner and Michael Daly have been excellent for Dundalk, and would be difficult to replace.

Almeda was one of our top earners and had to be released. So the money from that could pay for Burns. Apparently Liam never really wanted to leave Sligo in the first place. Id have him back in the team no probs.

**Ezeikial** · 01/07/2009, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

Would welcome Burns back with open arms, there seems to be an issue with the training at Dundalk or rather lack of it. Burns probably one of the best central defenders in the league when fit.

If you are suggesting that Liam Burns has fitness problems - you are right on the money.

It's an interesting (if unsupported) theory that it's the training at Dundalk that is the source of the problem - and I certainly question why an experienced full time professional is obviously overweight

**The Betting Man** · 01/07/2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers Maniac

Would welcome Burns back with open arms, there seems to be an issue with the training at Dundalk or rather lack of it. Burns probably one of the best central defenders in the league when fit.

Same thing that is suppose to have happened at Bohs under Mr Connor.No surprise that Burns is after putting on weight, 1 year away from Connor and he had his weight under control and was one if not the best defenders in the league,what he sees in following Sean Connor everywhere I dont know

**Ezeikial** · 01/07/2009, 1:06 PM

Originally Posted by Dunny

Dundalk confirm Alex Williams has signed.

http://dundalkfc.com/news/090630_Williams.asp

Strange posting on Dundalk website to the effect that Alex Williams and Michael Collins signings not confirmed, contrary to previous statment.

http://dundalkfc.com/home.asp

**Dodge** · 01/07/2009, 1:18 PM

Originally Posted by The Betting Man

what he sees in following Sean Connor everywhere I dont know

really? You don't know why he moved?

**Ezeikial** · 01/07/2009, 4:32 PM

Originally Posted by red bellied

Heard Turner of Dundalk could be going to England, Ipswich Town was of three clubs I heard mentioned.

Originally Posted by The Betting Man

Burns.......what he sees in following Sean Connor everywhere I dont know

Interview with Chris Turner on dundalkfc.com might add some further insight on both of the above comments

http://dundalkfc.com/news/090630_TurnerInterview.asp

Extracts from Interview article:

Arguably Dundalk’s best and classiest performer this season, the news in the past week that midfielder Chris Turner is tied to the club until the end of the year will come as a small boost to supporters who have watched their team slide back into the relegation playoff places. And Turner, who has been recently rumoured to be the subject of interest from West Bromwich Albion, says he has no intention of going anywhere. “I’m on a one-year contract and hopefully I’ll be seeing that out,” he told the DFC Magazine this week, before stating: “Obviously, I want to play at the highest level possible but if that opportunity doesn’t arise then I’m happy to stay in Ireland.”

Confidence in Connor
Turner, who has 13 Under-21 caps and 10 Under-19 caps for the North, has now worked under Connor at three clubs and is confident that the Belfast-born boss can turn Dundalk’s fortunes around and overcome the barrage of abuse he has suffered in the past week. “Obviously Sean rates me as a player and I rate him as a manager,” Chris says. “As a footballer you just want to be playing every week, and Sean plays me. I feel as if I’ve got a good relationship with him. It’s not just for football, he’s a great man and if you have any personal problems he’ll help you out. He’s always there - any time of the day, if you need him, he’ll try his best to help you out. I think, as a manager, if you’re not winning games you’re always under a bit of pressure, but Sean has a thick enough skin to take that and, as I say, we just need a bit of luck to change and things will come good for us.”

**Mr A** · 01/07/2009, 4:46 PM

Sean Connor: A great man.

**Roddy's-Agent** · 01/07/2009, 5:02 PM

I am hear rumours that Ndo is moving back to the hoops, anyone else hear that?

**Black and White** · 01/07/2009, 5:26 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Sean Connor: A great man.

Huh and youe ex manager was a great man too, look at all hes done to ye!

**SkStu** · 01/07/2009, 5:34 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

If you are suggesting that Liam Burns has fitness problems - you are right on the money.

It's an interesting (if unsupported) theory that it's the training at Dundalk that is the source of the problem - and I certainly question why an experienced full time professional is obviously overweight

when Burns left Bohs a lot was made of how he was unfit and overweight under Sean Connor at Bohs but once Fenlon took over he slimmed down and was the rock at the heart of our defence during the double winning season.

Now under Seanie again he has returned to being a slow, unfit, overweight, average player. I find that interesting.

**Dunny** · 01/07/2009, 5:38 PM

Burns hasn't been great. According to Connor (who admitted that Burnsy was a bit overweight) Burns makes up for it with his positioning. Which is complete tripe, how any professional manager can be alright about one of his key players being overweight is farcical.

I have to say he was brilliant against Cork.

**Schumi** · 01/07/2009, 5:49 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

when Burns left Bohs a lot was made of how he was unfit and overweight under Sean Connor at Bohs but once Fenlon took over he slimmed down and was the rock at the heart of our defence during the double winning season.

Now under Seanie again he has returned to being a slow, unfit, overweight, average player. I find that interesting.

Maybe Connor has some sort of fetish?

**SkStu** · 01/07/2009, 6:03 PM

hes a chubby chaser?

**The Betting Man** · 02/07/2009, 8:55 AM

Originally Posted by Roddy's-Agent

I am hear rumours that Ndo is moving back to the hoops, anyone else hear that?

Considering what some Rovers fans were calling him in Dalymount I would be very surprised if he went to Rovers

**shep** · 02/07/2009, 1:25 PM

Dodge have you heard any more on the O Brien to Pats rumour..or was that pure sh*te?? I read earlier you will be listening to offers for a few players.

**Dodge** · 02/07/2009, 1:31 PM

Originally Posted by shep

Dodge have you heard any more on the O Brien to Pats rumour..or was that pure sh*te?? I read earlier you will be listening to offers for a few players.

We're willing to listen to offers (loosely translates as Please take these off our hands) for Moran, Fremainis, Fitzpatrick and Lester.

Main reason is that apparently Kenna has a couple of players lined up to come in and we have to free wages.

I'd love Fabio to be one, but he's not one of the names I hear

**shep** · 02/07/2009, 1:39 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

We're willing to listen to offers (loosely translates as Please take these off our hands) for Moran, Fremainis, Fitzpatrick and Lester.

Main reason is that apparently Kenna has a couple of players lined up to come in and we have to free wages.

I'd love Fabio to be one, but he's not one of the names I hear

Do you share in the general opinion that Moran is terrible..he seems to miss sitters any time i watch your highlights on MNS...the little ****** did score against us up in Inchicore though with nearly his 1st touch.