2020 season arrivals and departures

**Bunny Kelly** · 08/02/2020, 6:54 PM

I don't mean this in a mean way but why has he chosen Harps? Is the dream of working Ollie that much of a pull?

**oriel** · 08/02/2020, 6:57 PM

Incredible signing - must have been a row in the camp, but had Derry not finalised his contract for 2020, seems very late in the day jumping ship?

Maybe it was over losing the captaincy to McCormack, but the of them together would have been more than decent for Derry.

Huge signing for Harps, and even only one player, he could be a difference in them staying up.

**joey B** · 08/02/2020, 7:21 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Incredible signing - must have been a row in the camp, but had Derry not finalised his contract for 2020, seems very late in the day jumping ship?

Maybe it was over losing the captaincy to McCormack, but the of them together would have been more than decent for Derry.

Huge signing for Harps, and even only one player, he could be a difference in them staying up.

He was a free agent and turned down a contract with Derry and a few clubs in the Irish league,he wanted part time due to sorting a career outside football and no one can blame a player for that....

**sbgawa** · 08/02/2020, 7:36 PM

Great signing.
Harps are going to be competitive this season

**Jack B** · 08/02/2020, 9:00 PM

Genuine question Harps fans - how do you reckon he'll fit in? Obviously a cracking signing at face value but I just wonder how well he'll fit into the style of play you're often forced into given your means.

**outspoken** · 08/02/2020, 9:45 PM

Looks a good signing for Harps but we've not seen the best of him for about 3 seasons now

**nigel-harps1954** · 08/02/2020, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jack B

Genuine question Harps fans - how do you reckon he'll fit in? Obviously a cracking signing at face value but I just wonder how well he'll fit into the style of play you're often forced into given your means.

We'll probably hold a gun to Ollies head and force him to play hoof football. Bypass midfield, get relegated, and then complain.

Or, Ollie would make wholesale changes to a squad who struggled to stay up last season, implement a new style of football, and have a go at being competitive.

I'd guess the latter to be honest judging by the work so far.

Expect another few signings in the next few days to solidify this too.

**Bunny Kelly** · 09/02/2020, 7:13 AM

Later day Paddy McCourt role as deep lying playmaker? In fairness Raf did well enough under Ollie last season & not exactly a giant

**outspoken** · 09/02/2020, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

We'll probably hold a gun to Ollies head and force him to play hoof football. Bypass midfield, get relegated, and then complain.

Or, Ollie would make wholesale changes to a squad who struggled to stay up last season, implement a new style of football, and have a go at being competitive.

I'd guess the latter to be honest judging by the work so far.

Expect another few signings in the next few days to solidify this too.

Is he good at hacking lads down at least?

**nigel-harps1954** · 09/02/2020, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

Is he good at hacking lads down at least?

That honour is reserved for Longford and UCD.

**lofty9** · 11/02/2020, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by joey B

He was a free agent and turned down a contract with Derry and a few clubs in the Irish league,he wanted part time due to sorting a career outside football and no one can blame a player for that....

Don't believe Devine's BS in that Barry wanted part time football. That statement was Derry pulling the contract from under his feet. Derry have shafted the McNamee's for some reason unknown to anyone but in the higher tiers of Derry City. As a Derry fan, disgusted at the treatment.

**joey B** · 11/02/2020, 12:50 PM

I see,strange from Devine and Derry ,on his day he can be one of the best players in the league.

**Martinho II** · 11/02/2020, 3:01 PM

I was certain that McNamee had gone to Cliftonville. Very surprised that Derry City didnt keep him at all.I would say that Paul Hegarty influence considering his Brandywell connections was key in him going to Harps.

**Ezeikial** · 11/02/2020, 5:16 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

I was certain that McNamee had gone to Cliftonville. Very surprised that Derry City didnt keep him at all.I would say that Paul Hegarty influence considering his Brandywell connections was key in him going to Harps.

Maybe the presence of his brother at Harps had an influence. Or even the close proximity of Harps to Derry considering his part time aspirations.

**lofty9** · 11/02/2020, 5:39 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

Maybe the presence of his brother at Harps had an influence. Or even the close proximity of Harps to Derry considering his part time aspirations.

Can we knock the part time aspirations nonsense? Just not true.

**Ezeikial** · 11/02/2020, 8:40 PM

Originally Posted by lofty9

Can we knock the part time aspirations nonsense? Just not true.

If you say so, although there are plenty of media sources quoting this very reason

Have Finn Harps gone full-time?

**Mr A** · 11/02/2020, 8:57 PM

Nope.

**JC_GUFC** · 12/02/2020, 2:19 PM

Is there a list of all these transfers anywhere?

I just see a lad called Colm Whelan assisted a goal for UCD in the Colleges tournament.

I assume that's the lad that was at Waterford last season? Going only off his performance in the u19 final he could be a seriously good signing for UCD and good to see he's not gone to England but staying here to pursue studies.

**Longfordian** · 12/02/2020, 3:08 PM

This is a heart warming story about a new signing for Athlone. I must be going soft in my old age. He's probably not very good but it's a nice story.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020...ve-ball-dream/