Transfers Discussion Thread

**WeAreRovers** · 11/01/2006, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

He signed for Glens for Rovers, and on to Pat's. Glens website had his signing down earlier in the season and mentions now that he's left them to go to Pat's.

According to Lee Roche himself he hasn't signed for anyone yet. That said I'd imagine Pats will be where he'll end up as Scully doesn't want him.

KOH

**pineapple stu** · 11/01/2006, 12:47 PM

Awkward fecker!! Glens website has him down as going to Pat's anyway. That's good enough for me...

**Poor Student** · 11/01/2006, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Longford seem in trouble for this season! Might be heading towards a play-off place?

Why do you say that? The area they've most been weakened is central defence and they've signed two central defenders in Murphy and Doherty. They just need to replace Digger. Granted their last year's team wasn't great but they should be able to steer clear of danger.

**pineapple stu** · 11/01/2006, 1:02 PM

Doherty is very injury prone. Alan Murphy was with them before and won't set the world alight - he once played for a team which conceded five goals to UCD. He was sh!t that day.

Barry Ferguson - their holding midfielder and captain - is gone as well. With the amount of goals they score (i.e. bugger all), any hit to the defence will be very much felt. Maybe play-off is a bit over the top, but they'd be doing well to come top half, which is what they've managed for the past few years now.

Edit - sorry, Ferguson is the second centre-back you're talking about, I think.

**Poor Student** · 11/01/2006, 1:07 PM

Yeah Ferguson plays defence too I thought. Matthews claimed he has four signings or something, we'll have to see who they are. Right now I'd be more worried about ourselves, we've lost some quality in our squad we need replaced.

**pineapple stu** · 11/01/2006, 1:10 PM

I don't know - only Micko was a regular of the players who have gone. Cawley is a good enough replacement. I don't think our first XI is any worse than it was last season. Hopefully with a full season in the Premier under their belts, the likes of Dicker, Hurley, Quigley, Kenna, Shortall, etc. can improve from last year. Still think we underachieved last year too. And if Paul Byrne comes back from his injury we're flying!

**Poor Student** · 11/01/2006, 1:12 PM

It's hard to say, we had so many cameos last season. At times Murphy was doing great, other times Damo did a good shift. None of our strikers did well and we just seemed to shift forwards/wingers around accordingly due to injuries. I'm worried that Paul Byrne has disappeared into oblivion. Looks/looked a much better prospect than his namesake Conan in my opinion. If Darragh Ryan is as frightening at left back as you all say then I am worried. I wanted a defensive improvement on Micko.

**Passive** · 11/01/2006, 2:30 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

He signed for Glens for Rovers, and on to Pat's.

He's basically the Sex Pistols of League of Ireland football.

**Schumi** · 11/01/2006, 2:52 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.Nightdub

Going back to the far more interesting subject of CHP, they have the tastiest burgers in the League.

Tasty barmaids too from what I recall.

**Terry** · 11/01/2006, 3:03 PM

Galway United have taken Richard Levine on trail from Barbados. He arrived in Galway on Tuesday 10th January for a trial period. He has four international caps and is related to Eric. He is 18/19 and can play as either a striker or can play on either wing.

**Magicme** · 11/01/2006, 4:51 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

Tasty barmaids too from what I recall.

How long is it since you were here??

Well there is one tasty barmaid still, and her boyfriend behind the bar and then there is me!

**sligoman** · 11/01/2006, 5:00 PM

Originally Posted by Magicme

and then there is me!

, oh Jaysus!

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**Schumi** · 11/01/2006, 5:07 PM

Originally Posted by Magicme

How long is it since you were here??

Well there is one tasty barmaid still, and her boyfriend behind the bar and then there is me!

I'm confused! Are you saying that you're not 'tasty'?

**sligoman** · 11/01/2006, 5:11 PM

Originally Posted by Schumi

I'm confused! Are you saying that you're not 'tasty'?

Yeah, and she's also saying that she fancies the other barmaid

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**Magicme** · 11/01/2006, 5:12 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

, oh Jaysus!

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I know....exactly why was asking how long it was since he was there! Apart from actually playing on the team and getting to test the showers for them (a job I have long campaigned for!) you can find me doing almost any job at CHP!

**Magicme** · 11/01/2006, 5:18 PM

Oi now Sligoman behave!

Am tasty if your taste extends to minging football mad women!

**Lux Interior** · 12/01/2006, 3:30 PM

'Willo' McDonagh signed for the Glens today on 2 1/2 year deal.

Any good?

**NY Hoop** · 12/01/2006, 3:40 PM

Originally Posted by Lux Interior

'Willo' McDonagh signed for the Glens today on 2 1/2 year deal.

Any good?

Any good? Jesus on a bike dont you have scouts up there?! A complete slogger, unfit, no talent, doesnt go through a game without getting booked. But thanks for taking him off our hands and out of our league!

KOH

**Lux Interior** · 12/01/2006, 3:53 PM

**** one, Hoop.

But what's he really like?

**Passive** · 12/01/2006, 5:05 PM

Originally Posted by Lux Interior

**** one, Hoop.

But what's he really like?

Best thing you can say about Willo is that he will get a few goals from set pieces. Unfortunately, he was suspended for a quarter of our season, which gives an indication of his general attitude.