Summer transfers thread

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

He was at the game on Tuesday night apparently

[sligoman]

This fella is signing for us http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Teams/Aca...891872,00.html

[Jofspring]

Tommy Barrett is after joining us as Head of Youth Development. Does that mean he can't play for Athlone anymore or what would be the story there?

[NeverFeltBetter]

Surely that would be a conflict of interest (of sorts) if he filled both roles?

[Jofspring]

Surely that would be a conflict of interest (of sorts) if he filled both roles?

Thats what I was thinking. Athlone have brought a few new players in so maybe it was to cover his departure.

[Battery Rover]

I thought Tommy worked for the FAI.

[Jofspring]

I thought Tommy worked for the FAI.

He did alright but must not be anymore.

SuperBlues Favourite Returns

Limerick Fc Welcome back Tommy Barrett.

It really has been a remarkable couple of season for Limerick FC as the club continues to grow in stature both on and off the field. Limerick are comitted to building a solid club with solid foundations and have again shown their intent by recruiting former Captain and fans favourtie Tommy Barrett as Head of youth development. Tommy returns to his home town club and brings with him vast playing experience at League of Ireland level along with an array of coaching knowledge.Tommy was a natural leader for Limerick FC on the field of play and his instinctive and professional attitude for all things football make him ideally equipt to take on this role.
Speaking about his new challenge, Tommy points to the work that needs to be done, "I'll be helping Declan Farmer with the Under 19's, we've got another very good group of young lads this year and we'll be looking to win the league. Declan has been doing great work with them and we're looking forward to really get going".
Developing players to push on to the Senior squad is only part of Tommys' remit "I'll be looking at the Academy and all age groups. We're looking to introduce a style of playing at all levels that's consistent with the clubs overall football philosophy. I'm not looking to really change too much, it'll be more like taking each age group and coming up with the exact age appropriate coaching, for example, kids need to be taught basic control before they go on to passing so we'll say aged 4-7 we'll mainly concentrate on that then we'll move our focus on to passing when they are naturally confident with the ball at their feet. As i said we won't be changing too much just ensuring kids are learing the right things at the right age".
The move by Chairman Pat O'Sullivan to bring in Tommy certainly shows that there is a definite and coherent plan to consistently develop players capable of playing at the very highest level, "We also spoke about not concentrating on winning, the emphasis won't be on winning leagues or cups, not until the age of 15 anyway. Kids are naturally competitive anyway but our focus is to develop players not teams we want to develop players who are capable of playing for Limerick at the top level but also capable of playing across the water in England. There's also a gap there now that the A Championship is gone so we're looking at hopefully coming up with something there because not all players are fully developd at 19, some will take another couple of years and we don't want to lose them so we're trying to look at everything".
The news of Tommy Barrets return will undoubtedly be met with universal approval and the nature of his role within the club will fill everyone with Limerick FC in their hearts with excitement and confidence. The bright future that many predict for soccer in Limerick has just got alot brighter, welcome back Tommy!

[NeverFeltBetter]

Great appointment.

[Jofspring]

Stephen Kenny gone?

[Trainee]

Stephen Kenny gone?

Heard that too, also heard Rico is caretaker manager

[Dunny]

@RTEMNS: Strong rumours around tallaght way that Stephen Kenny has left @ShamrockRovers today. We are awaiting official confirmation from the club.

[Mr A]

MNS say it ain't so "Good news for @ShamrockRovers fans. Stephen Kenny has not parted company with the club."

[nigel-harps1954]

And why would he, on wages like that, he'd be mad to leave.

[SkStu]

And why would he, on wages like that, he'd be mad to leave.

3 year contract on what I would assume is big money? Sit tight Stephen...

[Dalymountrower]

Mad stuff going on in Mordor. Heard they were in talks with Magilton and Kerr for a Director of Football post, (Rico rumour a ****take by Pats fans ( but indubitably a mosht shatisfying one ) .
So they may end up having to continue paying Stephen Heroes contract but that he would be kept away from the pitch and the players until he can`t take the humiliating treatment and walks away and inevitably wins his EAT case.

The other option being considered is paying him 200 k of whats left of his contract.

The other rumour is that SEAT are being dropped as sponsors and being replaced by 4 star pizza.!

[marinobohs]

Mentioned on Bohs forum that Conor Murphy has signed a contract today with Bohs. very good signing if true

[Charlie Darwin]

Terrific signing for whoever gets him. I'm surprised somebody like Pats hasn't come in for him, both now and during the winter.

[Dodge]

The Monaghan move surprised me. Had heard he was on trials in the UK. Presumably hadn't impressed enough

He was sensational in the first game of last season against Pats, but only on the bench for Monaghan in a few recent games

[Dalymountrower]

The Monaghan move surprised me. Had heard he was on trials in the UK. Presumably hadn't impressed enough

He was sensational in the first game of last season against Pats, but only on the bench for Monaghan in a few recent games

Bisto Flood signed for you ? Would be a good signing for Pats, good understanding with Fagan.

[Rasputin]

MNS say it ain't so "Good news for @ShamrockRovers fans. Stephen Kenny has not parted company with the club."

Haha a great day for the LOI, god's be with you Stephen Kenny.
KOH - Kenny Our Hero.