(Very early) Transfer gossip/squad retention

**Nesta99** · 05/01/2014, 3:24 PM

Originally Posted by PartySaint

Great to hear.

Marc Griffin released by Derry, I'm sure Pats and the 2 Rovers would be interested in that news. How is his relationship with Dundalk?

Athlone i was told he was talking to last night, But Dundalk has very vivid rumour mill!

**Charlie Darwin** · 05/01/2014, 3:33 PM

Not sure why either of the Rovers would be after him.

**Yossarian** · 05/01/2014, 4:59 PM

A team looking to challenge for the title won't be interested in Griffin. He has ability but his attitude and off field indiscretions negate that ability.

**Ezeikial** · 05/01/2014, 7:40 PM

It's not too late for Marc Griffin but he is on borrowed time. He showed a lot of promise and scored bags of goals at youth level before bursting onto the scene in the latter part of the 2011 season. A wasted season in 2012 where his attitude was deplorable - to the casual observer the cracks got papered over by that fantastic goal of the season against Drogheda. 2013 in Derry seems to have been another waste of time for both player and club.

He is still only 22 but his attitude in the season ahead will determine whether his future lies in junior football or as a professional.

**Jofspring** · 05/01/2014, 7:44 PM

I see he scored two for the PFAI team today also. Can see Griffin ending up with Drogheda or Athlone.

**White Horse** · 05/01/2014, 8:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

Can see Griffin ending up with Drogheda or Athlone.

Both are reputed to be chasing him. Drogheda would be the most practical option for him financially.

**ATFC-1887** · 05/01/2014, 8:38 PM

Would love to see him sign with us. We are still a few signings off having a squad capable of staying up.

**nigel-harps1954** · 05/01/2014, 8:59 PM

PFAI team that beat Cherry Orchard today.

**Acer** · 05/01/2014, 9:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

I see he scored two for the PFAI team today also. Can see Griffin ending up with Drogheda or Athlone.

I would be surprised if we are interested. We already have 4 strikers.

**Strongbow10** · 05/01/2014, 11:28 PM

Any word on whether Robbie Benson has found a club yet? Would love to have him back at Athlone.

**SkStu** · 06/01/2014, 2:24 AM

Did Ollie Cahill just learn joint writing? FFS.

**avvenalaf** · 06/01/2014, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Did Ollie Cahill just learn joint writing? FFS.

Joined writing FFS. People....Glass House.....Stones.

**SeanDrog** · 06/01/2014, 11:56 AM

Paul Andrews signed for drogs

**bluewhitearmy** · 06/01/2014, 4:16 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Did Ollie Cahill just learn joint writing? FFS.

Harder then you think to write while stoned.

**sidcon** · 06/01/2014, 5:40 PM

@PFAIOfficial: Joe Coll,ex Man Utd keeper has replaced Gabi Sava on the PFAI squad that travels to Oslo tomorrow for @FIFPro winter tournament.

**Pablo Escobar** · 06/01/2014, 5:42 PM

Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

Harder then you think to write while stoned.

Then?

**wonder88** · 06/01/2014, 5:53 PM

Coll is from Donegal, there was a good deal of excitement in the local media up there when he first went over to Man Utd. Very few Irish lads are making it with the big clubs in England these days. However many players have had good professional careers after being let go by big clubs like utd. I remember watching Neil Lennon a few times at Crewe Alex the season after he was let go by Man City for example.

**nigel-harps1954** · 06/01/2014, 6:13 PM

Originally Posted by wonder88

Coll is from Donegal, there was a good deal of excitement in the local media up there when he first went over to Man Utd. Very few Irish lads are making it with the big clubs in England these days. However many players have had good professional careers after being let go by big clubs like utd. I remember watching Neil Lennon a few times at Crewe Alex the season after he was let go by Man City for example.

Coll was with Derry last season. Wasn't even second choice keeper. If his goalkeeping ability was half as good as his ego you'd have a world class keeper. Man Utd destroyed him. He was playing Donegal League last I heard. Wouldn't be worth signing for any LOI club.

**Jofspring** · 06/01/2014, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Coll was with Derry last season. Wasn't even second choice keeper. If his goalkeeping ability was half as good as his ego you'd have a world class keeper. Man Utd destroyed him. He was playing Donegal League last I heard. Wouldn't be worth signing for any LOI club.

Why have the PFAI him down as Man U if he was last with Derry and then playing in Donegal League? A bit miss leading if you ask me.

http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/art...r-fifpro-2014/