2023 Season, Arrivals and Departures

**Kingswood Rover** · 21/12/2022, 5:38 PM

Originally Posted by Buller

He was extremely good at U19 level and went by players for fun when he broke into the first team initially. Didn't push on and lost all confidence after missing some big chances for the first team.

Totally agree but in fairness to him some of the chances he missed were due to unreal saves. In games where he had space and was able to run at people he looked great but a lot of the games Rovers are involved in the Opo sits back and thats where he struggles still has to add more strings to his bow. Love to see him so well at Milwall. South Stand loved him.

**De Town** · 21/12/2022, 5:43 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Dean McMenamy signed for Waterford from Longford....

Had a cracking first half of the season for us last year but faded a bit in the second half of the season. Reckon he could flourish in a better team though for sure. Could be a very shrewd signing for Waterford, one I'd definitely have liked to keep.

**ontheotherhand** · 21/12/2022, 6:07 PM

Originally Posted by Shinkicker

https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soc...paign=sharebar
It would be nice if this came off.

Very worrying.

**Longfordian** · 21/12/2022, 8:15 PM

Few more bodies in the door for LTFC. Gavin Byrne from Bohs u19s, Oisin Hand from Shamrock Rovers u19s, and Evan Farrell former UCD. We'll have a very young squad by the looks of things so far.

**2 Year Contract** · 21/12/2022, 10:41 PM

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...-42236683.html

I see shels have made a show of themselves on social media for the millionth time this year. Surely they need to replace the idiot that’s running their social pages at this stage

**sbgawa** · 22/12/2022, 7:21 AM

Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...-42236683.html

I see shels have made a show of themselves on social media for the millionth time this year. Surely they need to replace the idiot that’s running their social pages at this stage

Chances are its a volunteer being paid nothing so replacing means finding another volunteer.
Whoever it is though is an idiot and shujld be replaces you dont turn social media against 17year olds just because they decide to change club.
The good showing in year 1 back in the premier division has set the bar high for next year, wont be surprised to see them struggle tbh and crowds drop off.

**Shinkicker** · 22/12/2022, 7:28 AM

Originally Posted by ontheotherhand

Very worrying.

Why would you be worried, a great player and servant to Bohs in his day, great knowledge of the league, an opportunity to attract new players and promote young talent.

**Another Bohemia** · 22/12/2022, 7:54 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Few more bodies in the door for LTFC. Gavin Byrne from Bohs u19s, Oisin Hand from Shamrock Rovers u19s, and Evan Farrell former UCD. We'll have a very young squad by the looks of things so far.

I think you mean Gavin O'Brien. We had a few Byrne's on the u19's last year but no Gavin.

**ontheotherhand** · 22/12/2022, 7:56 AM

Originally Posted by Shinkicker

Why would you be worried, a great player and servant to Bohs in his day, great knowledge of the league, an opportunity to attract new players and promote young talent.

Exactly. He's probably what Bohs have been missing for the past while now i.e. someone who knows how to run a competitive football club.

I'd be delighted if I was you.

**Shinkicker** · 23/12/2022, 9:49 AM

Originally Posted by ontheotherhand

Exactly. He's probably what Bohs have been missing for the past while now i.e. someone who knows how to run a competitive football club.

I'd be delighted if I was you.

I am delighted.

**sbgawa** · 23/12/2022, 10:22 AM

Cant see Fenlon putting up with all the committee for the liberation of Palistinian and Social democratic workers party envioronmentalist BS from the people there now.
If Fenlon is in id say there will be a few wings clipped and bohs "definition" of success will be back to winning matches rather than furthering social justice for the Comisariat.

Pity really but it was only a question of time i suppose

**sulywaterfordfc** · 23/12/2022, 1:29 PM

Waterford announced Junior will be staying on for 2023, no mention of a new contract so confirmation he was previously under contract. With Patterson sold, retaining Junior is big news.

**nigel-harps1954** · 23/12/2022, 2:43 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

Cant see Fenlon putting up with all the committee for the liberation of Palistinian and Social democratic workers party envioronmentalist BS from the people there now.
If Fenlon is in id say there will be a few wings clipped and bohs "definition" of success will be back to winning matches rather than furthering social justice for the Comisariat.

Pity really but it was only a question of time i suppose

I would presume Pat Fenlons role would be football related and nothing to do with community efforts and whatever sort of background nonsense that goes on.

**rrrs87** · 23/12/2022, 3:05 PM

He was only at Celtic 6 months. He wasn't going to be breaking into a team that were flying in the League when he joined. His loan spell hasn't worked out but doesn't mean he's a bad player. It's only a year ago that he was playing great stuff.
Aidan Keena came back from Scotland and had an excellent season at Sligo.

**kksaints** · 23/12/2022, 3:57 PM

Hugh Douglas gone to Wexford. Decent signing for Wexford I would have thought.

**Longfordian** · 23/12/2022, 5:54 PM

Originally Posted by Another Bohemia

I think you mean Gavin O'Brien. We had a few Byrne's on the u19's last year but no Gavin.

Yes apologies. We've also signed Josh Giurgi from Shels.

**sulywaterfordfc** · 23/12/2022, 5:57 PM

Connor Parsons has transferred to Waterford for an undisclosed fee from Wycombe on a two year deal. Don’t know much about him but Wycombe fans seem a bit disappointed he was sold. Interesting one

**Martinho II** · 23/12/2022, 6:08 PM

Originally Posted by sulywaterfordfc

Connor Parsons has transferred to Waterford for an undisclosed fee from Wycombe on a two year deal. Don’t know much about him but Wycombe fans seem a bit disappointed he was sold. Interesting one

Very interesting to see Jonathan Walters is going to be their director of football wonder is he making a difference?

**Longfordian** · 23/12/2022, 6:55 PM

He's Technical Director at Waterford and Fleetwood. It'll be interesting to see how he splits his time.

**Dermobohs** · 23/12/2022, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I would presume Pat Fenlons role would be football related and nothing to do with community efforts and whatever sort of background nonsense that goes on.

Jesus wept. What a stupid post, but as usual harps rowing in with their shamrock buddies.
That background nonsense as you call it , has connected the club successfully to our local area like never before, the solid social work with mounjoy prison, direct provision trips to game(which btw rovers also successfully do), a yearly supply of a gift at Christmas to children in direct provision centres, local coaching and youth coaching clinics , nights out in the bars here for local oap’s , Irish language and music and literary events etc etc , has grown our fan base from just about 1100 with 350 members to a point where we have over 2500 members and season tickets with a waiting list of nearly 1000, plus more enquiries.
Yes we have slowly built on the playing side, but we will not go broke chasing trophies again they will happen or not within an affordable budget.