2024 Season, Arrivals and Departures

**Jack B** · 14/11/2023, 3:41 PM

Originally Posted by Another Bohemia

Tried to edit accidentally deleted such is my luck with phones today! He gave you a hard on and will be a hard one to replace lol

I almost did like his goal in the final that much for what it's worth!

It's a funny one with Doyle. I'd say he's gotten more stick off the fan base than anyone else in the squad, and while I disagree and think it's been harsh at times I can also get why because he can be extremely limited in general play. But ultimately you can't argue with his contribution, I think he's got great instincts and attacking positioning and generally is always liable to pop up with goals and dangerous moments. His output will definitely be tough to replace if nothing else.

**D24Saint** · 14/11/2023, 4:05 PM

So we are looking at a few going potentially.
Curtis (destination unknown) , Doyle (USA) and in doubt is Lyness could be going back to the UK , Carty has to report back to Bolton I think. Murphy might still want to move on. Then we have Timmermans retiring & I�d say Ben McCormack will move on. If we can bring a few in it shouldn�t case too much disruption apart from Curtis who will be tough to replace.

**Partizan** · 14/11/2023, 4:27 PM

Waterford rumoured to have turned down a 500k offer from Southampton for 17 year old Romeo Akachukwu. Arsenal and Man City now looking for his signature.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...a39238394.html

Romeo signed a long term contract with the Blues in July. He is still only 17.

https://waterfordfc.ie/romeo-long-term/

**kksaints** · 14/11/2023, 4:50 PM

Originally Posted by D24Saint

So we are looking at a few going potentially.
Curtis (destination unknown) , Doyle (USA) and in doubt is Lyness could be going back to the UK , Carty has to report back to Bolton I think. Murphy might still want to move on. Then we have Timmermans retiring & I�d say Ben McCormack will move on. If we can bring a few in it shouldn�t case too much disruption apart from Curtis who will be tough to replace.

Is Timmermans retiring? I saw it rumoured but nothing from an anyway reliable source.

**ger121** · 14/11/2023, 5:11 PM

Originally Posted by D24Saint

Any sign of the PFAI free list yet.

Normally out a couple weeks after the season ends so would expect to see initial list soon.

**Burnsie** · 14/11/2023, 5:13 PM

Originally Posted by kksaints

Is Timmermans retiring? I saw it rumoured but nothing from an anyway reliable source.

yes he announced it himself on Instagram last week

**Jack B** · 14/11/2023, 6:00 PM

Originally Posted by D24Saint

So we are looking at a few going potentially.
Curtis (destination unknown) , Doyle (USA) and in doubt is Lyness could be going back to the UK , Carty has to report back to Bolton I think. Murphy might still want to move on. Then we have Timmermans retiring & I�d say Ben McCormack will move on. If we can bring a few in it shouldn�t case too much disruption apart from Curtis who will be tough to replace.

McLaughin has very good pedigree, hasn't played much due to lack of fitness + how good Curtis is but I wouldn't be surprised if he turned out to be a quality right back at this level and an able replacement.

Heard David Norman say "we'll see what happens" to someone in McDowell's to someone that asked if he was staying, which I kind of took as him definitely leaving. Hopefully not though.

Certainly in a stronger position than we've usually been anyway, albeit that doesn't mean there still won't be a lot of work to be done.

**culloty82** · 14/11/2023, 8:15 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Paddy McLaughlin to be the new Cork City manager�..

Until he wasn't!

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67419068

**joey B** · 14/11/2023, 8:29 PM

Originally Posted by culloty82

Until he wasn't!

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67419068

That is very funny,Cork trying to flush out a leaker in the ranks maybe!

**Neish** · 14/11/2023, 8:54 PM

Finn Harps confirm Tim Hiemer, Patrick Ferry, Ryan Rainey, Sean O�Donnell, Matty Makinson, Max Hutchison, Stephen Doherty and Jamie Watson will remain at Finn Park for the 2024 season. Full story https://finnharps.ie/harps-confirm-r...yers-for-2024/

**Nesta99** · 14/11/2023, 9:58 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

That is very funny,Cork trying to flush out a leaker in the ranks maybe!

Throw in talk of Reynolds on the move back and ye could see where this got some legs?

**total hoofball** · 15/11/2023, 12:44 PM

This is what you love about offseason LOI transfer rumours most of them are hilariously bad chinese whispers or outright fabricated bull.sh.it!

**TonyD** · 15/11/2023, 1:18 PM

Originally Posted by Jack B

McLaughin has very good pedigree, hasn't played much due to lack of fitness + how good Curtis is but I wouldn't be surprised if he turned out to be a quality right back at this level and an able replacement.

Heard David Norman say "we'll see what happens" to someone in McDowell's to someone that asked if he was staying, which I kind of took as him definitely leaving. Hopefully not though.

Certainly in a stronger position than we've usually been anyway, albeit that doesn't mean there still won't be a lot of work to be done.

If Norman goes, fine, if he stays, fine. I don�t think It�ll break us. Sam Curtis and Adam Murphy would be two big losses, but I imagine McLaughlin was signed with Curtis going in mind, and Kian Leavy has been a great addition in the midfield. I had almost forgotten about Tom Grivosti. Not sure if he is still under contract. If he could get back fit it would be like a new signing.

**Jd2793** · 15/11/2023, 4:05 PM

gannon gone from rovers... return to pats?

**joey B** · 15/11/2023, 4:19 PM

Waterford exodus started with Kilian Cantwell being let go,you�d imagine there will be more�.

**Joe Strummer** · 15/11/2023, 4:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jd2793

gannon gone from rovers... return to pats?

I was told last week he is off to Drogheda

**ger121** · 15/11/2023, 5:28 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Waterford exodus started with Kilian Cantwell being let go,you�d imagine there will be more�.

Stupid question maybe but what would be driving the exodus?

**joey B** · 15/11/2023, 5:36 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Stupid question maybe but what would be driving the exodus?

There might not be an exodus but I think if they want to compete in the Premier they'll probably need quite a few additions which would see quite a few leaving.....

**2 Year Contract** · 15/11/2023, 7:00 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Stupid question maybe but what would be driving the exodus?

Finishing 25 points below one of the teams they'll likely be fighting it out with in the bottom 4 next season

**Bunny Kelly** · 15/11/2023, 7:17 PM

A bit sensationalist about Waterford, a hardly used squad player not getting contracted renewed is hardly a harbinger of things to come. It would have been more worrying if they were resigning players who couldn�t get into their team last year