2026 Transfer Window

[D24Saint]

Good point on the coaching staff. I was only talking to other fans recently about how surprisingly thin the staff is. Afaik we only have Gartland & O’Connor.

[Zico]

A multi year deal too in the first division - Kerry throwing money at this now, who knows where that could all end up!!!

[Zico]

I would have had Williams down as one of your better defenders?

Agree - but seems to fall out of favour with every manager, so must be other things at play. I’m sure he will end up at Treaty and look a better player under Tommy Barrett (as most seem to do).

[pineapple stu]

A multi year deal too in the first division - Kerry throwing money at this now, who knows where that could all end up!!!

In fairness, this is the club that signed two senior internationals this season, so I'm not sure that's a huge change of policy.

[nr637]

One of the more interesting dynamics with Cork going down, is that there are 4 teams at this level looking at regions pool of players in Munster.

Unfortunately for Harps... They also have to compete with Northern Irish teams for players... So dont even benefit in that sense with the distances.

Too be honest, while Hakkinen was a good professional watching him at Cobh, it was very notable he lacked speed as a CH and was very suspect if caught out one on one!

[dundalkfc10]

One of the more interesting dynamics with Cork going down, is that there are 4 teams at this level looking at regions pool of players in Munster.

Unfortunately for Harps... They also have to compete with Northern Irish teams for players... So dont even benefit in that sense with the distances.

An issue for Harps and Derry, and I'd included ourselves is plenty of money going around the league in the 6 counties now

Coleraine, Glentoran and Linfield have plenty of cash to spend and Cliftonville are in the middle of a takeover too

[legendz]

A multi year deal too in the first division - Kerry throwing money at this now, who knows where that could all end up!!!

Figures have been floating around social media on Treaty United's financial losses. For a side just making the playoffs. Financial losses will always be a concern.
The Kerry model was to provide a platform for local talent coming through. Understandably players will be brought in, as they have been in recent years. Has to be sustainable though. I thought the key for the current financial investment is long term sustainability.
If there is an unexpected financial shock, can a club revert to local players only while keeping supporters on board. Whatever direction Kerry take, they need to be able to revert to a Plan B of local players.

[culloty82]

TBF, the recent U20 Shield win suggests many of the squad are capable of making the step up if required, granted 4-5 are already in and around the first team, but even they are only making their first tentative appearances in recent times.