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**Longfordian** · 02/02/2013, 12:38 PM

So Preston wanted to sign him a month ago and he's now on trial at Sligo? No offence but that's a bit of a drop isn't it?

**Bawnville Hoop** · 02/02/2013, 12:42 PM

He could be the leagues white Rohan Ricketts!

**Mr A** · 02/02/2013, 2:57 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

We've Anthony Elding on trial, impressive amount of clubs.

I signed him in Football Manager and he was absolutely lethal. On that basis I confidently predict he would be a brilliant signing.

**nigel-harps1954** · 02/02/2013, 8:29 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

So Preston wanted to sign him a month ago and he's now on trial at Sligo? No offence but that's a bit of a drop isn't it?

16th in League One to LOI Champions? Not exactly a huge step down..

**oriel** · 02/02/2013, 8:49 PM

Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah

I'm sure they'll come up with a figure in between what both are talking about at the moment. Which works out better for Derry.

On another note, quite why Derry want to take both of our strikers from last season is a bit odd. Did they not see where we finished last year?

**Longfordian** · 02/02/2013, 9:14 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

16th in League One to LOI Champions? Not exactly a huge step down..

Yeah fair enough, I thought Preston were a Championship side for some reason. Still a difference in wages I'd imagine.

**nigel-harps1954** · 02/02/2013, 9:19 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Yeah fair enough, I thought Preston were a Championship side for some reason. Still a difference in wages I'd imagine.

Wouldn't be so sure about that either. He's under contract at Grimbsy according to that Wiki page. They're not exactly rich anymore.

**Longfordian** · 02/02/2013, 9:24 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Wouldn't be so sure about that either. He's under contract at Grimbsy according to that Wiki page. They're not exactly rich anymore.

Quiet you, stop making pertinent points, there's no place for that here

**nigel-harps1954** · 02/02/2013, 10:43 PM

Pertinent is my middle name.

..or at least I wish it was. That'd be a cool name.

**bullit** · 03/02/2013, 4:31 AM

Griffin has a case to answer in court in Dundalk in April,maybe thats the hold up with his signing for Derry.If found guilty he could be jailed.not spreading scandal btw.
http://www.argus.ie/news/accused-of-...e-3373725.html

**El-Pietro** · 03/02/2013, 6:05 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Wouldn't be so sure about that either. He's under contract at Grimbsy according to that Wiki page. They're not exactly rich anymore.

If thats the case then Sligo can't sign him.

**dong** · 03/02/2013, 10:40 AM

Is Griffin hoping to get out of the country before that trial?

**Trainee** · 03/02/2013, 6:17 PM

Whats the story with Craig Burns as I was full sure he signed for Waterford during the week, but he was playing for Limerick against Mervue today

**nigel-harps1954** · 03/02/2013, 6:24 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

If thats the case then Sligo can't sign him.

He's been given word by Grimsby that he would be released from his contract if he found another club.

**Charlie Darwin** · 03/02/2013, 6:27 PM

Surely he can sign for any Irish side before the Irish window closes?

**outspoken** · 03/02/2013, 6:28 PM

Originally Posted by Trainee

Whats the story with Craig Burns as I was full sure he signed for Waterford during the week, but he was playing for Limerick against Mervue today

Waterford announced him as re-signed during the week alright so the only thing I could possibly think of is maybe he agreed to re-sign verbally but never actually put pen to paper and limerick have come in for him since.

**Ezeikial** · 03/02/2013, 10:34 PM

Declan Devine reckons his board will get serious about Griffin in next few days (or at least before the signing deadline)

The deal to bring striker Marc Griffin to Derry City could be days away, the Sunday Journal understands.
Griffin, 22, has been linked with a move to the Brandywell since his contract with Dundalk F.C. expired in 2012. However, as the player is under the age of 23, the Lilywhites are entitled to compensation and negotiations between the two clubs have been ongoing.
Speaking to the Sunday Journal from a training session at St. Mary’s College on the Northland Road, Derry City boss, Declan Devine, said he remained optimistic that Australian-born Griffin would follow his former team-mate at Dundalk F.C., Michael Rafter, to the Brandywell.
“Our interest in Marc Griffin is perhaps the worst kept secret,” said Devine.
“There’s no real change to Marc’s situation but I am confident that a deal will be done before the transfer deadline on February 22.”

http://www.derryjournal.com/sport/fo...soon-1-4750259