Irish on the move

**eirebhoy** · 05/07/2004, 4:00 PM

There doesn't seem to be a lot of threads about Irish player who have been transferred so far this summer so I thought I'd open one for all the "mini-transfers" (big transfers too but they'll also get their own threads). Anyway these are the transfers so far, let me know if I missed any and update as much it as possible.

Liam Miller - Celtic to Man Utd - Bosman
Glenn Whelan - Man City to Sheff Wed - Free Transfer
Barry Quinn - Coventry to Rushden and Diamonds - Free Transfer
Barry Conlon - Darlington to Barnsley - Bosman
Michael Keane - Preston to Hull City - undisclosed fee
Stephen Elliot - Man City to Sunderland - Free Transfer
Scott Fitzgerald - Colchester to Brentford - Free Transfer
Paul Butler - Wolves to Leeds - Bosman
Paul Heffernan - Notts County to Bristol City - �125k
Nick Colgan - Hibs to Barnsley - Free Transfer
Joe Kendrick - 1860 Munich to Darlington - Free transfer
Shaun Byrne - West Ham to Boston - Free Transfer
Graham Stack - Arsenal to Millwall - 1 year Loan
Stephen McPhail - Leeds to Barnsley - Free Transfer

**1MickCollins** · 05/07/2004, 4:50 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

There doesn't seem to be a lot of threads about Irish player who have been transferred so far this summer so I thought I'd open one for all the "mini-transfers" (big transfers too but they'll also get their own threads). Anyway these are the transfers so far, let me know if I missed any and update as much it as possible.

Liam Miller - Celtic to Man Utd - Bosman
Glenn Whelan - Man City to Sheff Wed - Free Transfer
Barry Quinn - Coventry to Rushden and Diamonds - Free Transfer
Barry Conlon - Darlington to Barnsley - Bosman
Michael Keane - Preston to Hull City - undisclosed fee
Stephen Elliot - Man City to Sunderland - Free Transfer
Scott Fitzgerald - Colchester to Brentford - Free Transfer
Paul Butler - Wolves to Leeds - Bosman
Paul Heffernan - Notts County to Bristol City - �125k
Nick Colgan - Hibs to Barnsley - Free Transfer
Joe Kendrick - 1860 Munich to Darlington - Free transfer
Shaun Byrne - West Ham to Boston - Free Transfer
Graham Stack - Arsenal to Millwall - 1 year Loan
Stephen McPhail - Leeds to Barnsley - Free Transfer

Here are a few more:

Alan Quinn - Sheff Wednesday to Sheffield United - Free
Dwayne Mattis - Huddersfield Town to Bury - Free
Jason McAteer - Sunderland to Leicester City - Free
Liam Lawrence - Mansfield Town to Sunderland - Undisclosed
Richie Foran - Carlisle United to Motherwell - Free

I think only the Liam Miller, Stephen Elliott and Graham Stack moves ( if confirmed?) really are of any interest. McPhail, Colgan and Michael Keane probably won't be involved now they have dropped a division.

And the likelihood of Butler, Foran, Mattis, Byrne, Fitzgerald , Conlon, B.Quinn & Kendrick winnning senior caps winning (more) senior caps is unlikely.

**dublinred** · 05/07/2004, 4:55 PM

Which Quinn played against Jamacia in centre of midfield ? Thought he looked like a decent longterm prospect would be shocked if he is gone to Rusden & Diamapnds.

**1MickCollins** · 05/07/2004, 5:00 PM

Originally Posted by londonred

Which Quinn played against Jamacia in centre of midfield ? Thought he looked like a decent longterm prospect would be shocked if he is gone to Rusden & Diamapnds.

Alan Quinn - Sheff Wednesday to Sheffield United - Free

**dublinred** · 05/07/2004, 5:04 PM

Originally Posted by 1MickCollins

Alan Quinn - Sheff Wednesday to Sheffield United - Free

Cheers , a move from Weds to United is a step up these days.

**bitored** · 05/07/2004, 6:23 PM

What about rumoured moves??
At least Duffer is staying at Chelsea - depending on who you believe he's in competition with Robben or else they'll play together in a 4-3-3 formation

Other possible moves...
Carr to Newcastle has been talked about for a while now
Ipswich are apparently interested in Kinsella (still without a club) and Alan Mahon
Ian Harte to Villareal !!

What about Andy Reid? I think a move up to the Premiership would be good for him - weren't Spurs rumoured to be interested??

**eirebhoy** · 05/07/2004, 7:13 PM

Originally Posted by bitored

What about rumoured moves??
At least Duffer is staying at Chelsea - depending on who you believe he's in competition with Robben or else they'll play together in a 4-3-3 formation

Other possible moves...
Carr to Newcastle has been talked about for a while now
Ipswich are apparently interested in Kinsella (still without a club) and Alan Mahon
Ian Harte to Villareal !!

What about Andy Reid? I think a move up to the Premiership would be good for him - weren't Spurs rumoured to be interested??

Mourinho would be foolish if he didn't play Duff as much as possible and judging by Robben's performances for Holland he looks very inconsistant.

Newcastle were interested in Trabelsi but it looks like he's going to Arsenal and their other target Miguel is priced at �8mil so Robson may go back in for Carr.
Ipswich aren't interested in Mahon anymore but Kinsella is still one of their top targets.
Harte is staying at Leeds, he had a chance to move to Villarreal after they agreed a fee with Leeds but he declined the offer.
There hasn't been much talk about Andy Reid since Kinnear put a ridiculous price on him. Spurs aren't interested in him anymore since Pleat is gone. Charlton and Newcastle look the most likely to sign him but I wouldn't be suprised if he was playing in division 1 again next season.

**tricky_colour** · 06/07/2004, 12:33 AM

Forest made a very strong finish last season, enough to
put them up there pushing for promotion if it continues.
(I think they were second to Norwich on current form
won 5 drew 3 out of last eight). It was a tough run in too,
a point from the last four games was all I expected at one
point but Forest got 10.

Money has been made available for him to strengthen
the squad too, but whether that means Reid must be
sold remains to be seen, hopefully not.

I think Kinnear will probably hang on to Reid untill
January barring a big bid coming in soon (fairly unlikely?).

If Forest are not pushing for promotion by then Reid would
have to be sold, so my hope is that he will stay with Forest
and gain promotion with them.

Kinnear made some excellent signings towards the end of last
season and I think the chairman trusts him to get Forest
promoted.

I would love to see Reid playing in the Premiership with Forest.

**bitored** · 06/07/2004, 8:26 AM

Ian Harte to Valencia ?!!?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3868983.stm

**Plastic Paddy** · 06/07/2004, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by 1MickCollins

Jason McAteer - Sunderland to Leicester City - Free

It's off, according to the Teamtalk website. He couldn't agree personal terms, apparently.

PP

**lopez** · 06/07/2004, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by bitored

Ian Harte to Valencia ?!!?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3868983.stm

**eirebhoy** · 06/07/2004, 5:04 PM

Lads, Valencia are actually seriously interested in Harte. Ranieri is looking for a left back as his current left back is around 38 and he's supposedly a fan of Harte.

Also, as PP said, the McAteer deal is off.

**Pat O' Banton** · 07/07/2004, 4:27 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Lads, Valencia are actually seriously interested in Harte. Ranieri is looking for a left back as his current left back is around 38 and he's supposedly a fan of Harte.

Also, as PP said, the McAteer deal is off.

According to the FAI website it is actually city rivals Levante that are after Harte's signature. Hope it works out for him and that he can revive some confidence. Being at Leeds over the past couple of seasons would be bad enough for anyone, but a couple of lads I know who support them said that he used to get some of the worst of the stick.

only1kilbane · 07/07/2004, 5:15 PM

According to Mc Ateers agent the deal is still on. Hopefully will work out for him he is good enough at least to be playing for leicester if not still in the premier .

**The Legend** · 07/07/2004, 6:24 PM

Originally Posted by bitored

Ian Harte to Valencia ?!!?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3868983.stm

God help them... what would possess them to want him?

**John83** · 07/07/2004, 8:28 PM

Originally Posted by The Legend

God help them... what would possess them to want him?

The general level of defending in Spain is a bit weaker than in England, particularly amoung the weaker teams. Harte should fit in nicely if he can motivate himself.

**lopez** · 07/07/2004, 8:33 PM

Originally Posted by John83

The general level of defending in Spain is a bit weaker than in England, particularly amoung the weaker teams. Harte should fit in nicely if he can motivate himself.

The emphasis is more on attacking. It's perhaps why it's possibly the most attractive - and competitive - league in Europe.