Transfer rumours

**CSFShels** · 25/08/2011, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_�ire

Stephen McLaughlin off to Millwall next week, we hear.

Really? He hardly set the First Division alight last year, some rise to prominence for him.

**Colbert Report** · 25/08/2011, 11:21 PM

Steve Finnan to Shamrocks Rovers?

**El-Pietro** · 25/08/2011, 11:39 PM

why? he wouldnt get a game ahead of stevens or sully

**Dodge** · 25/08/2011, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

why? he wouldnt get a game ahead of stevens or sully

Stevens linked with Sunderland. Maybe Finnan could do a job as emergency cover

**Charlie Darwin** · 26/08/2011, 1:18 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Stevens linked with Sunderland.

Link?

**brendy_�ire** · 26/08/2011, 7:05 AM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Really? He hardly set the First Division alight last year, some rise to prominence for him.

He's a very naturally gifted player. Has done really well this season, obviously impressed some scouts.
It's not a complete suprise really, though he'd still have a bit of work to do make it at that level.

**frenchman** · 26/08/2011, 8:39 AM

what's the story with ryan brennan and his trial in Scotland (I think) , would be a shame to lose him (or sean) but it's part of the game. any news magicme?

**Big Chief** · 26/08/2011, 8:51 AM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Really? He hardly set the First Division alight last year, some rise to prominence for him.

The primary reason why McLaughlin didn't set the First Division alight was because, and I say this as a Finn Harps fan, he was at a club whose then manager James Gallagher hadn't a clue. McLaughlin has the touch, pace and spring in the air to make it cross-channel at a decent level. The fact he was regularly dropped, played out of position on the right-wing and substituted when the team was playing poorly was not reflective of his ability but rather the lack of same on Gallagher's part. It pains me to see that he went to Derry City!

**Magicme** · 26/08/2011, 4:51 PM

Originally Posted by frenchman

what's the story with ryan brennan and his trial in Scotland (I think) , would be a shame to lose him (or sean) but it's part of the game. any news magicme?

Havent heard anymore Frenchman but no matter what, he will be staying til the end of the season.

**nigel-harps1954** · 28/08/2011, 5:42 PM

Stephen McLaughlin is not ready for England. Not a hope. A lot of work to be done to his game but definitely has the raw ability. Would wish him well over there but I'd definitely reccommend a player like himself to at least stick with Derry for another year.

He didn't really set the First alight because as said for some strange reason James Gallagher didnt take to him and he didn't get the chance he should have got. Would be one of the best strikers in the LOI if he was played there regularly but was often put on the left and right wing and he just doesn't have the crossing ability needed for there.

**Guinney** · 29/08/2011, 1:49 PM

Paulo Roberto Marcelino Dias J�nior or Juninho for short has supposedly moved to Dundalk according to Wikipedia. He has even scored 11 goals in 16 games for us. Funny because I hardly missed any of the last 16 games and I can't remember him playing or scoring for that matter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_R...as_J%C3%BAnior

**Kingdom** · 29/08/2011, 3:02 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

why? he wouldnt get a game ahead of stevens or sully

To be fair, and with no malice intended, one of the ironies of the game in Belgrade is that Sullivan was in some respects lucky to be still on the pitch to score the goal, as the Left full off Partizan made mince meat of him 4/5 times in the first half. Dunno if Finnan would be of use now that he's been out for so long and more than likely unfit, but as full backs go, he was as competent as anything. Probably too far gone in life now though.

**Cuyahoga** · 29/08/2011, 10:31 PM

Enda Stevens is going to Aston Villa apparently. Strong rumour at Tallaght Stadium tonight that this is going to happen. He was not in the squad for tonight's game.

**Cuyahoga** · 29/08/2011, 10:33 PM

Link here

//www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Aston-Villa-line-up-full-backs-Alan-Hutton-Tottenham-Enda-Stevens-Shamrock-Rovers-article793090.html

**Cuyahoga** · 29/08/2011, 10:37 PM

Sorry try this
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/tran...cle793090.html

**Charlie Darwin** · 29/08/2011, 11:20 PM

The cherry-picking begins. If he does go there, I hope they'll loan him back to us but it doesn't sound likely.

**Ezeikial** · 29/08/2011, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

The cherry-picking begins. If he does go there, I hope they'll loan him back to us but it doesn't sound likely.

I would not be overly concerned about the cherry-picking if the €250k is remotely true. No difficulty for Rovers to recuit a more then adeqate replacement for next season and still trouser the remaining €200k