QuoteAh, now, White Horse, you should know better than to let the facts interfere with a good story.
O'Conor took a lot of abuse from Drogheda fans during his time there. He replaced Crowley and wasn't fit to lace his boots according to many fans in Hunky Dorys.
Ah, now, White Horse, you should know better than to let the facts interfere with a good story.
Battler he was, but he certainly is not a quality player at Premier Division level.Originally Posted by outspoken
He played 33 times for us last year. More than enough chances to prove himself.
from the derry journal
SHANE McEleney appears to be attracting more attention than Derry City’s second transfer listed player, Rory Patterson, if the League of Ireland rumour mill is to be believed.
Indeed, highly respected sources in Dublin have suggested that the towering centre-back is now interesting St. Patrick’s Athletic who put Derry City to the sword in the 2014 FAI Cup Final.
While Shamrock Rovers and Limerick have been given permission to speak to both players, Galway United and Sligo Rovers had also made approaches in relation to McEleney’s current position.
However, Sligo boss, Owen Heary, is understood to have since agreed terms with former Limerick defender, Stephen Folan which is believed to have diluted any further interest from the ‘Bit O’Red.’
New Galway boss, Tommy Dunne, also made contact with his former club enquiring about McEleney’s availability, but nothing seems to have materialised on that front either.
However, interest from the Dublin Southside club, could well prove interesting given that Hull City appear to be keen on attracting the services of Pat’s accomplished young centre-half, Sean Hoare.
Sources in Dublin have claimed that St. Pat’s had made contact with Derry City seeking permission to speak with McEleney.
And with SteveBruce having already signed Cork City youngster, Brian Lenihan, for what is understood to be a bargain basement transfer fee in Premiership terms, he is now keen to add a central defender given that Republic of Ireland international, Paul McShane, is currently out of favour.
And it comes as no surprise that Hoare remains on Hull’s horizon as he had been watched during last November’s FAI Cup Final against the “Candy Stripes” in the Aviva Stadium.
Voted last season’s St. Pat’s “Young Player of the Year,” the 21-years-old has impressed in the company of the club’s experienced centre-half, Kenny Browne.
“Hull have already been in contact with St. Pat’s in relation to signing Sean Hoare during the British Transfer Window, which opens this Thursday,” confirmed the source.
“And, therefore, St. Pat’s hope to add another centre-back to the first team panel if the move materialises,” he added.
I failed to make contact with either the player or, indeed, Derry City boss, Peter Hutton, last night to confirm the speculation.
However, it is understood that both McEleney and, indeed, the club’s top striker, Rory Patterson, remain on the Brandywell club’s books.
Both players have a year remaining in their respective contracts and while that remains the case, it’s doubtful if team boss, Hutton, will be adding any new faces to his squad for 2015.
Indeed, Hutton had made it abundantly clear over recent weeks that he cannot offer deals to new players until he succeeds in getting others off the wage bill.
Here on a technicality.
Ex Dundalk player Danny Kearns, possibly being released by Carlisle, heard Pats might be interested.
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), only Irish club to win a game / points in Europa League Group Stage (2016).
Is this official as I can't see it any where else ?
I've been trying to verify it, no luck so far.
Looks like Sean Hoare our 20 year old centre half is off to Hull. Not surprised to see him go across, he's a class act.
Here on a technicality.
Thought he was a bit shaky when he first got into the first team, but he developed into a fine player and had a very good season. Would be a loss if he went for Pats. I was also convinced we would lose Gannon, he still might go mid season.
#DundalkFC - First Irish club to win an away game in Europe (1963), only Irish club to win a game / points in Europa League Group Stage (2016).
Never saw anything impressive any time i saw Hoare, just felt Pats got overexcited because he was young & looked like their best CB without considering who the competition was
He was never Pats best CB and I don't think anyone has said that.
What he is though is the most assured centre half I've seen at that age in this league. It is very. very rare for a player to go from under 19s to first team and look like he belongs there. Even rarer for a centre half
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If Pats pocket a big wedge of a transfer fee they have every reason to be excited. If it is an overly large wedge then overexcited is appropriate
I'd hope he was better than Oman & Foran, that isn't the highest barometer
Kenny Browne was Pats best centre half
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Steven Gerrard to Shamrock Rovers.
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Originally Posted by KeepersBall
Brian Kane, goalkeeper with Malahide in the LSL has just signed for Bray. Decent 'keeper, but I would have thought a goalkeeper was the least of Brays needs.Brian Kane is still signed with Malahide United, who have had no approach from Bray Wanderers.Originally Posted by BrayHead
Is this official as I can't see it any where else ?
"Malahide slam Kane rumours - star is not for sale at any price"
Upwards to the vanguard where the pressure is too high.
"Malahide netminder issues 'come and get me' plea to Matthews"
Tomorrow.. "Mathews plays down Kane links". Two weeks' time.. "Kane delight at 'dream' Wanderers switch".
We don't get enough transfers played out in the media in this league I reckon.
Upwards to the vanguard where the pressure is too high.
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