2024 Season, Arrivals and Departures

**RealJohn91** · 14/02/2024, 12:29 PM

Brian McManus signing for Bohs from Shels apparently. Real out of left field move that.

**total hoofball** · 14/02/2024, 12:40 PM

I hope there isn't some stupid low level release clause in McManus' contract that has resulted in that move, but if there isn't a release clause Bohs have very little options available in the LOI for central midfield so maybe they are paying a good transfer fee to Shels

It's not an impactful loss for Shels as I think his game time would be constrained again this season, great lad who has ability and an engine but never got a solid consistent run in the Shels starting XI to go up a level often picking up niggly knocks

**Another Bohemia** · 14/02/2024, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by RealJohn91

Brian McManus signing for Bohs from Shels apparently. Real out of left field move that.

We were linked with him before he signed for Shels as well if I am remembering correctly. This probably means that James McManus will be sold during the summer once he's back fit.

**Jack B** · 14/02/2024, 1:03 PM

Gavin Molloy signing a new deal is a big one for Shels. Great player.

**Nesta99** · 14/02/2024, 1:15 PM

Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah

Loan I assume

Seems like a sensible move all round. Havent seen enough of him at Sligo to get a sense on hwether he really is up to L1 rather than a hopeful punt by Shrewsbury. He has had plenty of game time since his move with little return so probably suffering the dreaded low confidence striker stuff, makes snse to go back to where he brimed with confidence. If it clicks again it changes the picture for Sligo a good bit.

There's more positivity about Dundalk's signings in now, the last two better late than never but important. It could add enough depth to carry all but the absolute worst of injury crises (which is quite possible). Not sure it jumps is up the table much but look a little less vulnerable from being basement dwellers. If Shelvey is Sheppard MII then not too bad at all - Wonder what Burton had to say about that permanent transfer?

**Another Bohemia** · 14/02/2024, 2:05 PM

Brian McManus confirmed to Bohs now

**Burnsie** · 14/02/2024, 2:08 PM

and Horton to Waterford

**ontheotherhand** · 14/02/2024, 3:49 PM

Originally Posted by RealJohn91

Waterford probably with the way things have gone lately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dwes9SQg9k

**2 Year Contract** · 14/02/2024, 9:36 PM

Brian McManus has now followed Aodh Dervin in being chucked away despite being part of Duff's self claimed �4 of the best midfielders in the league� along with JJ Lunney and Mark Coyle. Hmm, odd that

**Nesta99** · 15/02/2024, 12:06 AM

Mentioing Duff, he will be under some proper pressure this season for the 1st time as a manager with expectation of fans and even moreso owners - be interestng to see how he reacts, up the ante on refs or more scuffles in player tunnels as deflection from a poor performance, saluting opposition fans etc. Predictions on how many games he'll spend in the stand? Ollie and JC will spend some time in the comfortable seats also, O'Donnell a game or 2 probably, Bradley could unless Rovers are fast out of the traps. Doherty can have moments. The rest can hold their tongues.

**Shinkicker** · 15/02/2024, 7:33 AM

Originally Posted by Burnsie

and Horton to Waterford

Keith Long brought him to Bohs and always had good things to say about him. I think that would have helped him make his decision. Probably money too

**legendz** · 15/02/2024, 1:05 PM

Max Mata returns on loan for Sligo.

https://twitter.com/LeagueofIreland/...etoRa_Raw&s=19

**joey B** · 15/02/2024, 2:05 PM

Gideon Tetteh joined Athlone on loan from Shamrock Rovers.

**sbgawa** · 15/02/2024, 5:43 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Gideon Tetteh joined Athlone on loan from Shamrock Rovers.

That's disappointing I'd hoped he would get some game time when gaffney was getting a rest.

**2 Year Contract** · 15/02/2024, 6:31 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

That's disappointing I'd hoped he would get some game time when gaffney was getting a rest.

He's a winger though no?

**2 Year Contract** · 15/02/2024, 6:33 PM

Sligo have signed Ellis Chapman on a permanent transfer after he had originally came in on loan last month

**gufct** · 15/02/2024, 6:57 PM

Has ryan flood left harps not on squad list

**joey B** · 15/02/2024, 8:56 PM

Originally Posted by gufct

Has ryan flood left harps not on squad list

The club just put out a video that he�s gone back to Arizona on �compassionate leave � indefinitely,hopefully it�s nothing too serious and he�s back soon but if he�s not any expectations for us can be downgraded significantly ..