Players coming in for 2009

**Dodge** · 25/11/2008, 9:41 AM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

himself and Zayed are supposedly off to Korea to look for a new club.

They were over there 2 weeks ago. Zayed (at least) has been offered a couple of deals. He's unlikely to take them

**Only1Rovers** · 27/11/2008, 10:37 AM

St Patrick's Athletic, meanwhile, have made an offer to Rafael Cretaro, but Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook is confident that the winger will stay.

Sligo are understood to be close to signing former Derry City winger Owen Morrison and Finn Harps striker Stephen Parkhouse.

Taken from today's Indo.

Morrison has been round the block - he seems to leave clubs soon after joining with contracts being cancelled.

**Red&White Rover** · 27/11/2008, 3:39 PM

Raf will no way go to Pats. Be very surprsied.

Morrison is a decent player all the same...

**sligofan4ever** · 27/11/2008, 5:32 PM

Owen Morrison would be a very good sgning in my opinion. Him and Raff out the wings would be great and we still have other wingers as it is incase one gets injured (Doherty,Cash etc...) Only problem is Morrison has a bit of an attitude problem. I dn't see Raff signing for Pat's, He'll be vital to us in Europe and the setanta cup.

**red_away** · 28/11/2008, 2:24 PM

If Pats trim their squad they still have a sugar daddy who whilst will not waste at the level that has been in the past will still back them and could offer a decent package to Raf!!

Although hopefully that fact that we will be in the same competitions and we are his home team will win the day!!!

**Only1Rovers** · 29/11/2008, 1:07 PM

Originally Posted by red_away

If Pats trim their squad they still have a sugar daddy who whilst will not waste at the level that has been in the past will still back them and could offer a decent package to Raf!!

Although hopefully that fact that we will be in the same competitions and we are his home team will win the day!!!

Well composed red_away

**redobit** · 04/12/2008, 8:27 AM

This is potentially one of the most exciting seasons in Rovers history. As a Sligo man and a rovers fan I cant see Raf missing it. I hope.

**Redie** · 04/12/2008, 10:11 AM

Have you been away. It has been announced for days now that Raf has signed for next season.

**redobit** · 04/12/2008, 11:53 AM

Deadly

**Rovers1** · 04/12/2008, 7:31 PM

Originally Posted by Redie

Have you been away. It has been announced for days now that Raf has signed for next season.

Ive been away, although heard Raf has signed new deal, was this officially announced?

**sligofan4ever** · 04/12/2008, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

Ive been away, although heard Raf has signed new deal, was this officially announced?

Its in the champion, said he rejected a move to st.pats and agreed a new deal with Rovers. Paul Cook also said he closing in on 2 new signings (Probably Morrison and Parkhouse). Exciting stuff to here.

**dong** · 04/12/2008, 8:15 PM

Originally Posted by sligofan4ever

Its in the champion, said he rejected a move to st.pats and agreed a new deal with Rovers. Paul Cook also said he closing in on 2 new signings (Probably Morrison and Parkhouse). Exciting stuff to here.

This is excellent news. Definitely think Parkhouse will offer us something different. Most importantly though, Cretaro staying on and by the sounds of it Cookie as well.
With those two signings and the rest of the current squad we should do well.
Exciting times ahead alright. Any news of any players on the way out?

**sligofan4ever** · 04/12/2008, 8:39 PM

Originally Posted by dong2008

This is excellent news. Definitely think Parkhouse will offer us something different. Most importantly though, Cretaro staying on and by the sounds of it Cookie as well.
With those two signings and the rest of the current squad we should do well.
Exciting times ahead alright. Any news of any players on the way out?

I was very doubtful of Parkhouse when the rumours started but i'm starting to think Cook can get the best out of him, we really need a tall striker.

Nothing confirmed but I see Judgie and Pat Jennings going and possibly Coleman. Don't see Jennings staying on next season or Judgie. If Coleman is sold to Birmingham hopefully we can use some of the money to buy a new decent right back. Will be a hell of a job to replace someone like Coleman.

**forza rovers** · 05/12/2008, 8:07 AM

Originally Posted by sligofan4ever

I was very doubtful of Parkhouse when the rumours started but i'm starting to think Cook can get the best out of him, we really need a tall striker.

Nothing confirmed but I see Judgie and Pat Jennings going and possibly Coleman. Don't see Jennings staying on next season or Judgie. If Coleman is sold to Birmingham hopefully we can use some of the money to buy a new decent right back. Will be a hell of a job to replace someone like Coleman.

he is gone it was only a loan deal he was on.

**Rovers1** · 05/12/2008, 12:41 PM

Wasnt Jennings released as soon as he went back to them?

**forza rovers** · 05/12/2008, 6:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

Wasnt Jennings released as soon as he went back to them?

the last i heard he was put straight onto the transfer list.

**Ballagh Red** · 05/12/2008, 7:11 PM

Seen in a free newspaper in Roscommon that Celtic are interested in Coleman. Don't know if there's any truth in it or if they're trying to fill space. That's great news about Raf staying.

**sligofan4ever** · 05/12/2008, 7:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ballagh Red

Seen in a free newspaper in Roscommon that Celtic are interested in Coleman. Don't know if there's any truth in it or if they're trying to fill space. That's great news about Raf staying.

This has been known a good while now, but i'd say Birmingham are most likely to sign Seamie if he's sold.