Transfer rumours - Summer 2009

**republicofwhite** · 13/05/2009, 12:15 PM

Oh dear. Obviously succumbing to the allure of "The Hills" and an "In Da Club" lifestyle... If that sort of move happens we can forget about him for good.

**superfrank** · 13/05/2009, 1:06 PM

Steve Coppell has resigned as Reading boss.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ng/8047177.stm

That could be big news for Doyle, Long and the Hunts. Imagine one or two could leave now. Who knows what Reading will be like come the start of the next season and the longer it takes for them to get a new boss, the more likely it is for them to leave.

**elroy** · 13/05/2009, 1:15 PM

Originally Posted by Crosby87

Hear Anthony Stokes is looking at MLS.

Looks like another Sean Thornton unfortunately. Id be surprised if some club in the championship doesnt take a chance on him.

Hunt was on the bench for Reading last night, he came on just after the first goal. To be honest im dont see a huge queue for either Doyle or Hunts services, but if there is i think the transfer fees will end up been less than was offered last summer.

**noisecontrol** · 13/05/2009, 2:54 PM

Sean Thornton in fairness has turned his career around again...he was shipped out on loan to Shrewsbury with Martin Ling saying he would never play for Orient again. He did the business for Shrewsbury who couldn't afford to keep him, went back to Orient, knuckled down and played in 10 of the last 13...not bad for a chap who was told 'he would never play for the club again'...rumour has it he is being offered a new contract also.

Ok so it is league one but the guy is still only 25/26...undoubted potential...

**carloz** · 13/05/2009, 6:06 PM

Originally Posted by elroy

Looks like another Sean Thornton unfortunately. Id be surprised if some club in the championship doesnt take a chance on him.

Hunt was on the bench for Reading last night, he came on just after the first goal. To be honest im dont see a huge queue for either Doyle or Hunts services, but if there is i think the transfer fees will end up been less than was offered last summer.

Personally i think there will be a host of Premiership clubs willing to take punt on Doyle. He would be in most starting 11s from Villa down. Everton nearly had Hunt last year so maybe they will try again in the summer. Noel Hunt and long are stuck there

**eirebhoy** · 13/05/2009, 6:20 PM

Doyle is certain to be playing outside of the championship next season imo. Manager's like that type of player.

**fionnsci** · 13/05/2009, 8:55 PM

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrosst...ws.asp?n=36474

Don't know what to think.....

I'd like to see it but I don't think Cork should take him on from a financial point of view. Unfortunately it'll probably mean the end of his international career.

**The Legend** · 13/05/2009, 9:21 PM

Originally Posted by fionnsci

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrosst...ws.asp?n=36474

Don't know what to think.....

I'd like to see it but I don't think Cork should take him on from a financial point of view. Unfortunately it'll probably mean the end of his international career.

Unfortunately for him yeah, but for Ireland its time someone like Lawrence or maybe even fahey took his squad place.

**Dr. Ogba** · 14/05/2009, 8:18 AM

Originally Posted by fionnsci

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrosst...ws.asp?n=36474

Don't know what to think.....

I'd like to see it but I don't think Cork should take him on from a financial point of view. Unfortunately it'll probably mean the end of his international career.

surely Cork wouldn't be able to afford his (over-inflated) wages, aren't they in big trouble at the moment?

And by unfortunately don't you mean thankfully?

**the doc** · 14/05/2009, 8:32 AM

English Daily Express, Everton in 4m bid for Sean St Ledger.

**tetsujin1979** · 14/05/2009, 9:59 AM

from football365's rumours today: http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...322735,00.html

Birmingham have cleared the way for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart's arrival by agreeing to loan out youngster Colin Doyle
Birmingham are poised to make a �5million bid for Reading winger Stephen Hunt

**theworm2345** · 15/05/2009, 5:41 PM

David Hutton makes his loan deal at Cheltenham (from Spurs) permanent

Lee Frecklington joins Championship newcomers Peterborough

**tetsujin1979** · 15/05/2009, 7:15 PM

Alan Bennett released, Scott Davies offered new deal from Reading
from http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/News...659038,00.html

Alan Bennett and young pros Gary Frewen, Scott Golbourne, Tom Hateley and Daniel Spence will also leave the Club.

Brynjar Gunnarsson has been offered a new one-year contract, while youngsters Oliver Bozanic, Scott Davies and Ben Hamer have also been offered new deals.

**Irish_Praha** · 15/05/2009, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

from football365's rumours today: http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...322735,00.html

Who have they agreed to loan Doyle to? A decent championship side would be a nice move for him.

**Razors left peg** · 16/05/2009, 6:02 AM

Originally Posted by Irish_Praha

Who have they agreed to loan Doyle to? A decent championship side would be a nice move for him.

Swansea I think

**Carrigaline** · 16/05/2009, 11:33 AM

Billy Clarke looks set to snub Norwich and make his loan deal with Brentford permanent.

Alan Bennett is likely to make his loan move to Brentford permanent.

It looks likely that John O'Flynn will leave Barnet. There is talk of a move to Ipswich.

Sheffield Wednesday are being tipped to snap up Wes Hoolahan.

**tetsujin1979** · 16/05/2009, 12:51 PM

U-19 defender Johnny Dunleavy has signed a two year deal with Wolves, according to today's Independent.

**theworm2345** · 16/05/2009, 8:42 PM

Originally Posted by Carrigaline

It looks likely that John O'Flynn will leave Barnet. There is talk of a move to Ipswich.

Keane's 0 for 2 with Corkmen, maybe third time would be a charm.

**SunderlandBohs** · 28/05/2009, 2:36 PM

David Connolly and Nicky Colgan released from Sunderland.

Michael Liddle, Conor Hourihane, David Meyler, Anthony Stokes, Roy O'Donavon, Paul McShane, Andy Reid and Daryl Murphy all on the retained list.

Stokes, O'Donavon, McShane and Murphy are all rumoured for the chop when the new manager steps in.

Liam Miller linked with a move to Hull City according to the papers.