2023 Season, Arrivals and Departures

**DCSIL** · 15/12/2022, 8:50 AM

He's local as Nigel mentioned and an experienced coach?

If John Caulfield is sacked, imagine Ollie with a big budget.

**nigel-harps1954** · 15/12/2022, 9:27 AM

Originally Posted by DCSIL

He's local as Nigel mentioned and an experienced coach?

If John Caulfield is sacked, imagine Ollie with a big budget.

As opposed to the small budget he had the past two years?

**trevy** · 15/12/2022, 11:10 AM

The match officials could do with a set of earmuffs with Caulfield and Horgan barking at them from the same dugout!

**joey B** · 15/12/2022, 12:10 PM

Harps added the following to the squad :

Sean ODonnell
Brendan McLaughlin
Shaunie Bradley
Kevin Jordan
Caoimhin Porter
Daithi McCallion

Porter and McCallion on loan from Derry and the other 4 from Harps underage set up…..

**total hoofball** · 15/12/2022, 12:52 PM

Stephan Negru has departed Shels to sign for Oxford United

He is a good prospect but I don't think he is ready for League 1 level from what I have seen of his limited appearances though understandable he has taken the opportunity

**sulywaterfordfc** · 15/12/2022, 2:50 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Harps added the following to the squad :

Sean ODonnell
Brendan McLaughlin
Shaunie Bradley
Kevin Jordan
Caoimhin Porter
Daithi McCallion

Porter and McCallion on loan from Derry and the other 4 from Harps underage set up…..

Early signals looking like Harps plan to go with a young inexperienced side with a few experienced players in the mix. Any rumours doing the rounds of who harps are linked?

**nigel-harps1954** · 15/12/2022, 2:51 PM

Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc

Early signals looking like Harps plan to go with a young inexperienced side with a few experienced players in the mix. Any rumours doing the rounds of who harps are linked?

Long way to go yet, but will definitely be a mix of youth and experience in there.

**Olander** · 15/12/2022, 4:26 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

And so far, at least one Harps player signed for Galway

Nigel was right!

Regan Donelon signed now after we've already added Rob Slevin and brought in Ollie as assistant manager.

We didn't even have a left back for the second half of the season so Donelon will be a welcome addition.

**nigel-harps1954** · 15/12/2022, 4:29 PM

Wicked left foot. Great from set pieces, but struggled for Harps last season. Himself and Slevin were a regular part of a defence that conceded 71 league goals. Both should do a decent job in the First Division, but I'm not entirely gutted to lose either.

Slevin, in particular, started the season superbly, but faded badly as the year went on. Donelon was never a standout at any point, unfortunately.

**joey B** · 15/12/2022, 4:37 PM

I’d fancy Donnellon and Slevin to do well for you in the first division,Slevin capable of playing in the top division if he stays fit,Donnellon has his injury troubles but is very decent from set plays…

**Olander** · 15/12/2022, 4:47 PM

TBH, not to sound too dismissive, but I don't really care how both players did with Harps last season. It was the worst Harps team for years.

The step up from the First Division to the Premier Division is huge, likewise going the other way.

Both players will be good additions to us in the First Division. Keep in mind, we played literally half of last season without a recognised left back. Donelon is an accomplished, experienced player, and as you said, his set pieces are a weapon. We play awful football, so they will be a major asset to us next season.

**Jd2793** · 15/12/2022, 4:52 PM

slevin is good. will be absolutely fine in the first division.

**nigel-harps1954** · 15/12/2022, 5:05 PM

Ryan Connolly signs for Treaty.

Have to say, I wasn't expecting that one at all. Gutted by that. He's stupidly injury prone, and also loves a yellow card and suspension, but on his day is a fantastic player and will easily be one of the best midfielders in the First Division when he's arsed.

**joey B** · 16/12/2022, 2:07 PM

James Finnerty signing for Sligo…

**oriel** · 16/12/2022, 2:37 PM

Dundalk new signings so far for 2023 (not contract extensions)

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**sbgawa** · 16/12/2022, 3:01 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

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Your signing a lot of the same type of player ...is that wise?

**oriel** · 16/12/2022, 3:24 PM

Blink and you'd almost miss them sbgawa !

Seems almost certain the 5-6 we need will all be from UK when that window / market opens from 3rd Jan.

**RealJohn91** · 16/12/2022, 5:01 PM

u19s Bohs captain Cian Byrne signs a multi-year deal with the club. Seventeen players under contract for Bohs next season now including Ali Coote who's situation seems up the air even with another year on his deal.

**Another Bohemia** · 16/12/2022, 5:03 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

James Finnerty signing for Sligo…

Didn't see any of him at Galway but in his time at Bohs he was very prone to a mistake. Also fancied himself as the best footballer on the pitch trying to run the ball out from defence but frequently running into a dead end and losing possession. Best if luck to him but if Sligo are looking to improve their defence they're going about it the wrong way imo.