Transfer Rumours 201X Season

**mcgonigle** · 12/11/2018, 1:21 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

Barry McNamee coming "closer to home". Derry or Sligo, we hear.

https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...home-1-8701905

Would be very happy to have him back.

Closer to home, pretty much only rules out Cobh!

**Mr A** · 12/11/2018, 1:55 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Was just listening to his interview on the Greatest League In The World podcast where he’s basically admitted he doesn’t want to defend (apparently he’s not wired to run backwards!) and that he needs to be allowed to “cheat” a bit to be at his most effective. He reckoned Fenn allowed him that freedom so he enjoyed playing under him. Can’t see him being indulged too much at the higher level to be honest . He says he hasn’t ruled out staying at all but he is looking at his options as you’d expect.

From this and other comments here it sounds very much like you should get Fenn the hell out of your club.

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 12/11/2018, 2:11 PM

Noel Hunt expected to be named assistant to Swindon Towns new manager

**Longfordian** · 12/11/2018, 3:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

From this and other comments here it sounds very much like you should get Fenn the hell out of your club.

The players and the board, and most fans are happy with how he’s done so far. It sounds like it was just a tactical decision designed to get the most out of McGlade. It doesn’t apply to all the players and to be honest it worked well for long periods of the season. I’d criticise him for some of his signings but I’m content enough to give him next year.

**Shearer** · 12/11/2018, 3:32 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

I listened to that as well, Conan Byrne burst out laughing when he said he wasn't "wired to run backwards"
He came accross as a sound guy tbh

Yeah he does to be fair I'm quite a fan of his. He's a good character like he went from being in the most outlandish suit on Saturday night to walking around on Sunday morning in the most civilian manner possible with a baseball cap, coffee cup and his poster that he pulled off the wall from the event!

**pineapple stu** · 12/11/2018, 6:50 PM

Originally Posted by micls

Rumour of Daire O Connor to us from UCD. Dunno much about him. What's he like?

Has potential, but (and he'll kill me for saying this!) final product is lacking.

Not the sort of transfer I was expecting this pre-season tbh.

Made First Division Team of the Year, but was on the bench for the last few games.

Would be interesting how he'd fare with a full-time contract though.

**Charlie Darwin** · 13/11/2018, 6:27 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Has potential, but (and he'll kill me for saying this!) final product is lacking.

Not the sort of transfer I was expecting this pre-season tbh.

Made First Division Team of the Year, but was on the bench for the last few games.

Would be interesting how he'd fare with a full-time contract though.

He'd be wasted at Cork like McNamee.

**Mr A** · 13/11/2018, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Has potential, but (and he'll kill me for saying this!) final product is lacking.

Sounds more like he will severely injure you but ultimately fail to render you lifeless TBH.

**Yossarian** · 14/11/2018, 10:08 AM

McEneff looking like he could be signing for Dundalk. He was in oriel on Monday.

**oriel** · 15/11/2018, 1:03 PM

I think I read McEneff also talking to Rovers where he would prob be an auto starter. I'd like to see him join, as Benson has never had direct competition for his role really, assuming he stays that is, the signs are both he and Massey will re-sign this or next week though.

McEneff would be a perfect addtion for central MF options, Dlk prob still need to see who's available to get in for the right side, as neither Connolly nor Mountney have nailed down that position.

**Jack B** · 15/11/2018, 1:25 PM

Not exactly easy to walk into the Rovers midfield either with their options in there.

Think McEneff is good enough to force himself into any side in the country, Derry fans will obviously be the most informed but outside of a relatively quiet end to last season where the whole team was in free-fall he's often looked one of the best players in the league for me. One of the few players I'm always fearful of when against us, could see him really flourishing alongside a player like Shields.

**sbgawa** · 15/11/2018, 2:18 PM

McEneff is excellent but we have Watts, Finn, Greg Bolger and Arron Bolger already and Brandan Kavangh who i think might be better than them all.
Centreforward please for Christmas Santa , i've been a good boy all year

**oriel** · 15/11/2018, 3:08 PM

Joe Gormley from Cliftonville meant to be on Rovers radar but they will be looking for a serious fee if you get him, I think he has at least 18 months to go under contract?

Would he settle into full time and Friday night games v part time and Sat afternoon against mostly inferior teams compared to LOI. He might be a good option, but would depend on all of this and the price of course.

**sbgawa** · 15/11/2018, 3:22 PM

We were linked with him as well last year. Would love to have him but can't see it. I can dream I suppose

**sbgawa** · 17/11/2018, 12:53 PM

Chris Forrester to dundalk .....sigh

**RathfarnhamHoop** · 17/11/2018, 1:06 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

Chris Forrester to dundalk .....sigh

Aberdeen paid 200,000 pounds for him in the summer. Dundalk beginning to throw money around if he's off to them unless Aberdeen are feeling charitable for some reason

**sbgawa** · 17/11/2018, 1:12 PM

It's the hope that kills you

**White Horse** · 17/11/2018, 4:26 PM

Forrester to Dundalk would involve a fee. If Dundalk are to improve, it is players like Forrester than they need to attract. Someone who can control the tempo in European games.