Transfer Rumours 201X Season

**ger121** · 28/10/2017, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by Dalymountrower

Dinny and Eoin Wearen signed for Bohs tonight

Great to retain both of them. Wearen plagued by injuries but when fit he knows how to find the back of the net. Dinny was pure class this season.

**White Horse** · 29/10/2017, 1:47 PM

Dundalk set to sign Cork striker, according to local media. More news on this move expected before the end of the week.

https://dundalksport.ie/dfc-sheppard...e-77725a29835f

**patrickccfc** · 29/10/2017, 2:10 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Dundalk set to sign Cork striker, according to local media. More news on this move expected before the end of the week.

https://dundalksport.ie/dfc-sheppard...e-77725a29835f

Disappointing of course. Brilliant signing for Dundalk, he has been exceptional for us. Would be hilarious if he managed to score the winner in the cup final.

**White Horse** · 29/10/2017, 2:15 PM

Originally Posted by patrickccfc

Disappointing of course. Brilliant signing for Dundalk, he has been exceptional for us. Would be hilarious if he managed to score the winner in the cup final.

It would be a great way way to sign off. Naturally, I hope that doesn't happen.

The move is due to family reasons apparently, and wanting to get back to the east coast. I think he will suit the way we play.

**outspoken** · 29/10/2017, 2:47 PM

Would be like Kevin O’Connor signing for Longford after keeping them down by scoring an absolute screamer in the dying minutes for Bray in the 2013 play off final. He made up for it by being a magician during our 2014 title win. Sheppard is one of the best wide men in this league, I just hope that’s what Kenny has signed him as and not a striker he’s not half as effective up there, a great work horse though it has to be said.

**rebel** · 29/10/2017, 5:17 PM

Sheppard a big loss to us but if rumours are to be believed about Benson and McMillan going to Scotland I think it evens things up. A lot depends on the replacements Caulfield and Kenny bring in.

**outspoken** · 30/10/2017, 9:11 AM

Vemmuland Defo leaving too. Everyone talking about the rebuilding Caulfield will have to do but if Kenny is to lose Vemmuland, Benson, McEleney and Benson he basically has to go out and find the best players in those positions in the league or find talent from abroad. It’s a shame nobody else is anywhere near the level of Cork and Dundalk or this would certainly be the off season to catch them on the hop.

**micls** · 30/10/2017, 9:22 AM

Originally Posted by outspoken

Vemmuland Defo leaving too. Everyone talking about the rebuilding Caulfield will have to do but if Kenny is to lose Vemmuland, Benson, McEleney and Benson he basically has to go out and find the best players in those positions in the league or find talent from abroad. It’s a shame nobody else is anywhere near the level of Cork and Dundalk or this would certainly be the off season to catch them on the hop.

One decent off season can make a huge difference though. I think Rovers aren't too far away, huge potential in the players the have. I don't think they'll manage to bridge the gap with Bradley, but it would only take a couple of decent signings and a bit of sense.

**dong** · 30/10/2017, 9:26 AM

Agree, they could split the top two next season I think.

**sbgawa** · 30/10/2017, 9:49 AM

Rovers need to flesh out the squad a bit. We had 3 teenagers starting last Friday and 5 more on the bench.
Injuries and suspensions leave us threadbare very quickly. Happy with having young players in the team Bolger at 17 is on the field on Merit and I expect him to start every match next season ditto Trevor Clarke but as Alan Hanson said "You'll win nowt with kids".

**Yossarian** · 30/10/2017, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by outspoken

Vemmuland Defo leaving too. Everyone talking about the rebuilding Caulfield will have to do but if Kenny is to lose Vemmuland, Benson, McEleney and Benson he basically has to go out and find the best players in those positions in the league or find talent from abroad. It’s a shame nobody else is anywhere near the level of Cork and Dundalk or this would certainly be the off season to catch them on the hop.

I'm more disappointed that we're gonna lose both Bensons. Thought we'd at least hold onto one of them.

**sbgawa** · 30/10/2017, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Yossarian

I'm more disappointed that we're gonna lose both Bensons. Thought we'd at least hold onto one of them.

�� I assume he was thinking McMillan, just the one of him though.

**placid casual** · 30/10/2017, 11:27 AM

Personally, I don't think Rovers will bridge the gap, unless we can find a decent keeper and striker(hopefully outside LOI circles).
Discipline us something to work on , but skill/ability is either there or it's not.
If dalk lose McMillan and gain only Sheppard up front, they will struggle to match cork( assuming cork find a striker of their own).
Murray from Galway is being rumoured.
Separately, Rovers need to find a way to beat the dross, like pats and drogs, to be able to really challenge.

**outspoken** · 31/10/2017, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by placid casual

Personally, I don't think Rovers will bridge the gap, unless we can find a decent keeper and striker(hopefully outside LOI circles).
Discipline us something to work on , but skill/ability is either there or it's not.
If dalk lose McMillan and gain only Sheppard up front, they will struggle to match cork( assuming cork find a striker of their own).
Murray from Galway is being rumoured.
Separately, Rovers need to find a way to beat the dross, like pats and drogs, to be able to really challenge.

Thought Shawn did well this season, linked with St Johnstone (although what loi player isn’t at the moment). I can’t see rovers bridging the gap with Bradley in charge plus rovers may very well lose Clarke and O’connor if reports are to be believed and im sure Burke’s goal in Europe made a few scouts aware of him too. Derry, dundalk, cork and Rovers may have major rebuilding to do, its Bohs year 😂

**sbgawa** · 31/10/2017, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by outspoken

Thought Shawn did well this season, linked with St Johnstone (although what loi player isn’t at the moment). I can’t see rovers bridging the gap with Bradley in charge plus rovers may very well lose Clarke and O’connor if reports are to be believed and im sure Burke’s goal in Europe made a few scouts aware of him too. Derry, dundalk, cork and Rovers may have major rebuilding to do, its Bohs year 

Give poor aul Keith Long a break, it'll be "Long Out" if you don't win your first 5 matches next year with your new ambition