Transfer rumours

[ltfc_2004]

so what poor souls are on their way to the Flansiro ?

Looking at the list of released players from other clubs, there are one or two handy players about.

Should we look for solid first division players, experienced and that can kick their way out of the divison, hoof ball all the way or look for younger less tested players and see if they can survive in the first ?

Or forget about promotion baton down the hatches, play locals and hope to survive for a few years ?

[Rocky77]

It all depends on who the manager is, first and foremost.

If it's Mathews, he might be able to convince a few of the lads to stay on, but his record of blooding locals isn't inspiring.

Vinny, apparently, has a lot of groundwork done in terms of looking at players, maybe he'd favour a Stephen Kenny approach of building a squad of talented unknowns.

How much, or even if, we can afford to pay them is crucual. Maybe Daisy went to Shels cos he thought there was a better chance of getting his money every week?

[Martinho II]

personally speaking i would look for solid experienced performers as the longer you stay in the first division the harder it is to get out of the division. it took us 16 years to get out of the first division last time around!

[Macy]

Would prefer younger, hungry players rather than the okay 1st division journey men. We got out last time with a team that hadn't been around multiple League of Ireland clubs and had something to prove.

It'll depend on the manager as to what way we'll go. Matthews obviously has a track record of going with more experienced players. A new manager may well have new ideas.

[Sonic]

On the manager situation I would like Matthews to either go or commit now because the longer it goes without us knowing who will take charge the worse for us. If they dont any decent players out there will be snapped up. From the current squad I cant see too many like Daisy for example waiting around a month or two to find whetehr Alan is staying or not. Its a bit of a mess really!!

[Rocky77]

Mooney has turned down Cyrstal Palace becuase of money, so now he's mulling over moves to Drogs, Bohs and Norwich.

If he stays in the League, do we get compenstaion given his age does anyone know?

Also, I work with a Drogheda fan and he reckons Garto is on his way to Leicester — I wonder if we'll get a slice of that.

[Pauro 76]

Ive a mate of mine over here who's a Palace fan. He though he'd never live to see the day that a Longford Town player turns down a move to Palace! Personally I'd have liked to have seen him play there. Him alongside Clinton would be great.

[Rocky77]

Well it's a turn up for the books at least. He earns more now as an electrician and part-time footballer than Palce were willing to pay. A bit cheeky on their part I think.

[Rocky77]

http://www.pfai.ie/index.php?mod=one&id=16380

Looking at that list, the two I'd fancy are Williams and Alan Murphy. Doubt we'd stand a realistic chance with either though.

We really need the manager situation sorted out ASAP.

[John83]

Mooney ...

If he stays in the League, do we get compenstaion given his age does anyone know?

What age is he and how long have you had him?

[Rocky77]

We've had him for about 2 and half years and he's 22, as far as I know.

[John83]

We've had him for about 2 and half years and he's 22, as far as I know.

You're definitely due compensation so.

[Rocky77]

Rock n roll... Cheers

[pineapple stu]

You're definitely due compensation so.

Unless he's not been paid wages, which Longford had a problem with earlier in the year (was it Paisley who moved to Pat's on a free?)

[John83]

Unless he's not been paid wages, which Longford had a problem with earlier in the year (was it Paisley who moved to Pat's on a free?)

It's possible, but I'd imagine Mooney was the first guy getting paid every week for exactly that reason.

[Rocky77]

It's not impossible I suppose, but he could have buggered off in the August window when Stoke were in for him if it a) was the case or b) he was prepared to draw attention to it.

I never met the guy but he doesn't seem like that judas Paiso. He was desperate to get out but had a year on his contract. Mooney's going anyway and it shouldn't affect him whether his new employers have to pay us a few bob. It won't come out of his paycheque.

[max power]

It's not impossible I suppose, but he could have buggered off in the August window when Stoke were in for him if it a) was the case or b) he was prepared to draw attention to it.

I never met the guy but he doesn't seem like that judas Paiso. He was desperate to get out but had a year on his contract. Mooney's going anyway and it shouldn't affect him whether his new employers have to pay us a few bob. It won't come out of his paycheque.

Paiso never seemed like that either whenever i talked to him.

[Rocky77]

Maybe retrospect has tainted my impressions.

[pineapple stu]

He was desperate to get out but had a year on his contract.

You would be too if you weren't getting paid, in fairness.

[max power]

I remember talking to board members when they signed mooney before he arrived, they we chuffed and Alan felt he was an amazing prospect. Good judgement on his part.