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    Yes, he's been banging in the goals for the U20s, so the time was right to see if he can step up to the senior ranks. There's a lad called Luke Doolan who's doing very well with Killarney Athletic, so might be worth giving him trials in pre-season friendlies?

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    Luke Doolan has been making the local headlines. I think he scored five goals recently in the Munster Youth Cup.
    With the history of Kerry League participating at national level prior to Kerry FC, why not have an annual friendly of Kerry FC v Kerry DL?
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    A Championship: 4 years - 8 first teams - 0 financially ruined. First Division '14: 7 first teams.
    Opportunity lost for new clubs/regions to join the LoI family.

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    Andy Spain appears to be the most significant name yet to be announced as tied down to a new contract - obviously would also rather Kennedy to stay put than not, but time is starting to run out for Daniel Okwute to really make a senior impression and live up to his underage potential.

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    A 21-year-old centre-back from Manchester, Theo Marcel Farquharson, has signed this morning - seems to have meandered around the non-league scene there, between Stockport, FCUM and Workington, but an extra defender will always be welcome.

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    Theo Marcel Farquharson is an interesting signing. I don't think any of us would have predicted that! Hopefully plugs the gap created by Kevin Williams departing last summer.
    Andy Spain is a notable name not announced yet. The second half of the season for the team as a whole wasn't great defensively. Much blame on Spain for that?
    Would have hoped for more goals from Amechi and Okwute last season.
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    A 6’5 center half is exactly what we need given issues at set pieces over the past 2 years (physically anyway, hope he can play ball now)

    Fully agree on Spain and Kennedy - need to get them tied down, the fact that nobody has come in for either (and I would think a few would be interested) it is possibly just contract negotiations that is holding it up. Nothing unusual about that.

    I would still like to keep Okwute - started the season very strong last year but then just fizzled out. Bundles of talent, but seems like the attitude needs changing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zico View Post
    A 6’5 center half is exactly what we need given issues at set pieces over the past 2 years (physically anyway, hope he can play ball now)

    Fully agree on Spain and Kennedy - need to get them tied down, the fact that nobody has come in for either (and I would think a few would be interested) it is possibly just contract negotiations that is holding it up. Nothing unusual about that.

    I would still like to keep Okwute - started the season very strong last year but then just fizzled out. Bundles of talent, but seems like the attitude needs changing.
    I agree that a 6’5 center half is exactly what the team needs and has been lacking. With his background I’m sure he has the ability to play.

    Amechi is already contracted no? Spain would be great to tie down for another year! He struggled the second half of the season and seemed to be constantly having to come off injured!

    Okuwute with the right attitude can be one of the most dangerous wingers in the Divison but lacks consistency and dicipline, I think he had at least 11-12 yellows last year!

    A good start and hopefully more to come from the club.

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    Niall Brookwell signs. Denfensive midfielder who can also slot in at centre half. Looks like a direct replacement for Daire McCarthy. Would like to see an experienced centre mid and a goalkeeper and possibly a winger added.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kingdomkerry View Post
    Niall Brookwell signs. Denfensive midfielder who can also slot in at centre half. Looks like a direct replacement for Daire McCarthy. Would like to see an experienced centre mid and a goalkeeper and possibly a winger added.
    Quality signing and I hope this is the start of a nice flurry of signings! That’s two new faces with more on the way from what I’ve been told! I would imagine to expect another 6-8 new players in the coming weeks with some of those experienced players. If that’s the case, then we can start getting a little excited about the year ahead!

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    Chris McQueen has signed, subject to international clearance. He plays in both centre-back positions. Interesting new signings.
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    The one worry a person would have is that they're all either 22 or younger, so will they have enough game experience under their belts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by culloty82 View Post
    The one worry a person would have is that they're all either 22 or younger, so will they have enough game experience under their belts?
    Fair point. Kevin Williams was 22 when he joined two years ago. He was a big loss when he left last summer. As was young Daire McCarthy.
    It's a hard one to gauge. It seems a consistent age profile for players being signed. Andy Spain was 22 when he joined.
    The club website is talking up the experience of the recent signings. Is that Dennehy talking to Sugrue?!
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    Sugrue apparently gone, according to Kerry's Eye, but the Galway fans here inform us that Chris Collopy is his replacement.

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    Quote Originally Posted by culloty82 View Post
    Sugrue apparently gone, according to Kerry's Eye, but the Galway fans here inform us that Chris Collopy is his replacement.
    That’s a great coup by the club. The fact he was Galways First Team Coach for the last two years shows the ambition of the club and his experience of winning the first division and maintaining Premier Status speaks volumes of the direction of the club.

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    Daniel Okwute re-signs, and Alex Dunne arrives from UCD - suspect the club want to get most of their transfer business taken care of before the Cobh game on Friday, now we just need an experienced keeper to fill Tuta's gloves!

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    I know Aaron O Sullivan left but I haven't heard him sign for anyone else. Could he be coaxed back?

    Well covered in the back now. Still to be confirmed if Kos and Spain are gone.

    Who have we got for centre mid besides McGrath and Teehan. Would like to see a 25/26 year old signed.

    Kelliher up top with Palmer getting 10/15 minutes when Ryan tires.

    Are we ok with Dan, Brossie Gleeson and Kennedy as wide players. Will need 1 or 2 to step up. Potential certainly there.

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    I would retain Spain for sure, assume the younger players will be in squad too (Barrett, Horgan etc.) then at least another 7-8 will need to be added. Squad depth became an issue in 2nd half of last season - we need at least 2 players per position competing. It’s a 40+ game season (including pre-season) with injuries, suspensions and a lot of travel.

    Goalkeeper, cover at left back, 2 more central midfielders, another winger and at least 1 more center forward are needed.

    Squad is building nicely all the same.

    Any word on new kits for the season and when they will be released?

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    Four re-signings confirmed today. Finn Barrett, Samuel Aladesanusi, Darragh Foley and Oaran Crowe have all re-signed for the club.

    CURRENT RE-SIGNINGS:
    Ryan Kelliher
    Sean McGrath
    Nathan Gleeson
    Sean O'Connell
    Cian Brosnan
    Daniel Okwute
    Finn Barrett
    Samuel Aladesanusi
    Darragh Foley
    Oaran Crowe

    NEW SIGNINGS:
    Theo Marcel Farquharson
    Niall Brookwell
    Chris McQueen
    Alex Dunne

    ACADEMY GRADUATE:
    Luke Palmer
    Last edited by legendz; 12/01/2025 at 9:08 PM. Reason: Adding Oaran Crowe!

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    You may add Oaran Crowe to that list.

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    Believe Andy Spain has signed for Longford. At least that was last I heard.
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