2022 Season, Arrivals and Departures

**Nesta99** · 28/07/2022, 2:11 PM

Originally Posted by patsdad

As regards Alfie Lewis, yes we would have loved it if he had stayed on after the cup final, but he didn’t and we got Adam O’Reilly who has been outstanding. We also recently signed a Dutch holding midfielder Thijs Timmerman who made his debut against NS Mura last week, and we have Chris Forrester and Jamie Lennon so we’re more than fine for midfielders now. And as regards whether he has kicked on since leaving us, he only managed two appearances for Plymouth and they were willing to let him go permanently just 8 months after signing him so it doesn’t seem very likely. It’s a shame as he had a lot of potential. If he has injury issues I’m not sure that going to Dundalk and the
notorious pitch is the best move, but I wish him the best.

Was there a suggestion that St Pats were interested or that Dundalk pulled off some sort of coup by signing Lewis? Go chew on a lemon though as there isnt hint of bitterness lingering at all

**patsdad** · 28/07/2022, 2:21 PM

Ooh… sorry if I touched a nerve. Just giving my thoughts on Alfie to continue the conversation you started. Kinda thought that was the idea of threads. He’s a player who did well for us while here and I’d love to see him get his career back on track.

**DCSIL** · 28/07/2022, 2:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jack B

Hope we'll be sending a high court case Alfie Lewis' way.

I move for a bad court thingy.

**Nesta99** · 28/07/2022, 2:46 PM

Originally Posted by patsdad

Ooh… sorry if I touched a nerve. Just giving my thoughts on Alfie to continue the conversation you started. Kinda thought that was the idea of threads. He’s a player who did well for us while here and I’d love to see him get his career back on track.

Yes, of course thats all you were doing! Fair play though, you didnt take the bait quite as much as usual. Any thoughts on the court case, still a slam dunk?

**Calcio Jack** · 28/07/2022, 3:02 PM

As expected, Cleary now confirmed

**sbgawa** · 28/07/2022, 3:30 PM

Great signing with Pico looking like out for a while. Hopefully lyons stays put now, great to see the club playing hardball but it's only the 28th.
If we'd beaten ludogrets I'd say lyons might have definitely been off

**Yossarian** · 28/07/2022, 3:58 PM

It’s a good signing and I’d have been happy to have Cleary back in Oriel. Just be prepared for the inevitable brain farts he will have.

On Alfie Lewis signing for us, I think most Dundalk fans are happy as we needed strengthening in midfield. He did well under O’Donnell last year so hopefully that can be replicated. Maybe O’Donnell just knows how to get the best out of him.

**exiled_gufc_fan** · 28/07/2022, 4:41 PM

Adam Thomas joins Galway United on loan from Shels till end of season

**joey B** · 28/07/2022, 5:34 PM

Yoyo Mahdy left Harps now aswell….

**joey B** · 28/07/2022, 5:41 PM

Mark Connolly confirmed by Derry….

**brendy_éire** · 28/07/2022, 7:07 PM

Originally Posted by DCWA

Matt Smith surplus to requirements at Derry. Back to Pat’s the likely outcome?

Has been l, bar a few moments, very underwhelming for us.

Shels, apparently.

He's had a poor time with us, but when Higgins insists in playing him out of position, what else would you expect?
It's pointless for us to hold onto him.

**Guitd** · 28/07/2022, 7:33 PM

Are Harps clearing out and giving up also heard Bastian Hery gone
Finn Harps can confirm the departures of Erol Alkan, Yoyo Mahdy, Jesse Devers and Gerard Doherty.

The club want to thank the players for their efforts and wish them all the best in the future.

#UTH 🔵⚪️

**joey B** · 28/07/2022, 8:35 PM

Originally Posted by Guitd

Are Harps clearing out and giving up also heard Bastian Hery gone
Finn Harps can confirm the departures of Erol Alkan, Yoyo Mahdy, Jesse Devers and Gerard Doherty.

The club want to thank the players for their efforts and wish them all the best in the future.

#UTH ��⚪️

We've signed players and players are leaving like alot of other clubs seem to be doing........

**nigel-harps1954** · 28/07/2022, 9:12 PM

Originally Posted by Guitd

Are Harps clearing out and giving up also heard Bastian Hery gone
Finn Harps can confirm the departures of Erol Alkan, Yoyo Mahdy, Jesse Devers and Gerard Doherty.

The club want to thank the players for their efforts and wish them all the best in the future.

#UTH ⚪️

No harm clearing some wages to make room for others.

**Jd2793** · 28/07/2022, 9:16 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

No harm clearing some wages to make room for others.

any sign of a new keeper?

**total hoofball** · 28/07/2022, 9:30 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

Shels, apparently.

He's had a poor time with us, but when Higgins insists in playing him out of position, what else would you expect?
It's pointless for us to hold onto him.

Smith is now confirmed to Shels on loan. If he regains his form from last season he will be a much needed creative boost for us

**DCWA** · 28/07/2022, 9:56 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

Shels, apparently.

He's had a poor time with us, but when Higgins insists in playing him out of position, what else would you expect?
It's pointless for us to hold onto him.

Yeah 100% agree probably hasn’t had a fair crack virtually no opportunity in his preferred position and I did think he was improving recently in general however he was regardless of that still pretty underwhelming.

**nigel-harps1954** · 28/07/2022, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Jd2793

any sign of a new keeper?

Probably find out before kick-off tomorrow, knowing Ollie.

**The Bowler** · 28/07/2022, 11:04 PM

Adam Verdon from UCD to Longford. Another unexpected departure from UCD. That is 6 walkouts from lads not yet finished college. No fans no questions ! Myler out