(Very early) Transfer gossip/squad retention

**Jofspring** · 06/03/2014, 9:03 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

All of their childhood dreams now coming to fruition. Warms the heart. Are they actually any use on a serious note?

Ya they are supposed to be very good, especially the midfielder. Man City were about to take the Goalkeeper and midfielder but took a few other lads from the Right to Dream Academy instead. It was Man City that actually tipped Limerick off about coming over to have a look at these lads playing on a tour of England.

**Charlie Darwin** · 06/03/2014, 9:58 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

It was Man City that actually tipped Limerick off about coming over to have a look at these lads playing on a tour of England.

I was going to make a joke about the banana incident but that would be in poor taste and I have far too much class for that. Interesting though - do City and Limerick have a good relationship? I suppose they're natural bedfellows, both being bankrolled by autocratic billionaires.

**Jofspring** · 06/03/2014, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I was going to make a joke about the banana incident but that would be in poor taste and I have far too much class for that. Interesting though - do City and Limerick have a good relationship? I suppose they're natural bedfellows, both being bankrolled by autocratic billionaires.

Our millions aside it does seem like there was a good relationship built up when they came over for the friendly. Not sure how much more to it there has been barr telling the club to have a look at the RTD lads.

**Jofspring** · 07/03/2014, 1:39 PM

Tam McManus looks like he is signing for us. Any Derry fans have info on him?

**Flexy** · 07/03/2014, 1:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

Tam McManus looks like he is signing for us. Any Derry fans have info on him?

Tam's a good player getting on a bit, think hes 32/33 yrs of age he scored 8 goals for us in 22 games, hes a busy type of player and is famous for scoring our away goal against Skonto Riga in Latvia. Havent seen him the last couple of years but know hes still in touch with a few of the Derry players

**SeanDrog** · 12/03/2014, 8:05 PM

Drogs signed Stephen maher - confirmed on club site

**oriel** · 12/03/2014, 8:24 PM

He might do a good job. Had a far few injuries but there's no doubt he is a decent player,if he can stay fit.

**Jofspring** · 13/03/2014, 9:55 AM

Danny Murphy has left cork city by mutual consent.

**adamd164** · 13/03/2014, 10:35 AM

It was fairly clear against Pats when we had our starting left back (Dunleavy) sent off and Danny didn't come on, or play against Limerick in the league cup, that he wasn't going to be featuring this season.

He's given a long service to the club though, best of luck to him.

**desaintsno.12** · 13/03/2014, 10:36 AM

delighted for Maher.

Very good signing for Drogs

**SeanDrog** · 13/03/2014, 6:41 PM

Originally Posted by desaintsno.12

delighted for Maher.

Very good signing for Drogs

Agree .. Looks very interesting and encouraging given our small squad . Horgan has certainly past his test in terms of being able to put a decent squad together given his small budget.

Roll on Bohs tomorrow night 👍

**TonyD** · 13/03/2014, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by desaintsno.12

delighted for Maher.

Very good signing for Drogs

Yeah, would echo that. Maher was very unlucky last year with Pats. Should do well for Drogehda.

**SwanVsDalton** · 20/03/2014, 5:18 PM

Kevin Deery has been released by Derry. He left this message - and a massive swipe at Roddy - on his Facebook. I have a screengrab, and it appears legit, but can't get it uploaded here.

Originally Posted by Kevin Deery

Well that's me officially released with the club I have spent my whole career with. I've had some amazing times with Derry City but all good things have to come to an end. Unfortunately for my self it has come to an end partly through injuries and through a Manager who's without doubt one of the most hateful men I have come across in football thanks to all my fellow players I have played with throughout my time at the club. Good luck

Edit - here's a link.

**Mr A** · 20/03/2014, 5:23 PM

He can't sign for anyone until July, right?

**Charlie Darwin** · 20/03/2014, 5:26 PM

Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

Kevin Derry has been released by Derry. He left this message - and a massive swipe at Roddy - on his Facebook. I have a screengrab, and it appears legit, but can't get it uploaded here.

Now there's a one-club man if I ever saw one. I wonder what happened behind the scenes there. Presumably Roddy has decided Deery is not going to be anywhere near the first team unless there's an injury crisis and Deery presumably doesn't like it.

**SwanVsDalton** · 20/03/2014, 5:34 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Now there's a one-club man if I ever saw one. I wonder what happened behind the scenes there. Presumably Roddy has decided Deery is not going to be anywhere near the first team unless there's an injury crisis and Deery presumably doesn't like it.

Ha! Corrected.

Not sure what happened but the harsh truth is the club can't be paying out wages for him to appear four times, like last season. The year before I think he played under half the season.

However, Collins rubbed a few up wrong when the shipped out Higgins and caused a decent bit of acrimony with how he went about it. I dare say he isn't endearing himself to those he sees surplus/older heads at the club.