Confirmed Transfers!

**Longfordian** · 30/01/2008, 11:30 AM

Was he on pro forms for two seasons?. Was he ever not paid for three consecutive weeks? because if he wasn't all your rights go out the window as we found to our cost with Paisley. Doesnt matter if you were paid it later either. Harsh but that's the way it is. Could be just rumours anyway

**Battery Rover** · 30/01/2008, 11:35 AM

Pro forms for 3 seasons now and we would still be entitled to compensation but not a transfer fee as he is only 20

**Battery Rover** · 30/01/2008, 11:36 AM

Anyways I think the Athlone defender you are going to sign this evening is Ronan Frawley as he has come out in the press and stated that

**Longfordian** · 30/01/2008, 1:03 PM

Probably irrelevant as I dont see us spending money on a compensation fee for anyone. Other priorities for any chunks of money that come in as ye know yourselves!

**Maz** · 30/01/2008, 1:04 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Was he on pro forms for two seasons?. Was he ever not paid for three consecutive weeks? because if he wasn't all your rights go out the window as we found to our cost with Paisley. Doesnt matter if you were paid it later either. Harsh but that's the way it is. Could be just rumours anyway

Yeah think thats him, just heard it in passing this morning

**Martinho II** · 30/01/2008, 7:17 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Yeah there's training tonight, I think some more are to sign alright, Alan Lynch from Bohs was one of them who was to finalise things tonight I believe.

I just popped into the ground just now on the way in to go on the internet. There was 18-20 people training. I get the impression that Vinny will concentrate solely on coaching from observing him on the sidelines. Dessie Cawley seems to have a very important role as well this coming season.

Heard there was some player training with us tonight that was to be picked up in newbridge co galway and back! the only players I knew there were Shay,Daire and Sean Kelly.

Suppose we will all know what sort of shape they will be in over the next few wks!

**Longfordian** · 31/01/2008, 12:52 AM

Des Cawley is a coach this year I believe. Dunno what Vincent's plans are regarding playing but he's loving being back here, that much is obvious! You would definitely recognise one player if ya saw him up close or to be more specific you'd know whose brother he was. Former Town cup winner's younger brother!.Enfield based

John McNicholas is training with us too, former Town player.

**Ash** · 31/01/2008, 7:41 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

John McNicholas is training with us too, former Town player.

He must be doing some amount of training cos he rumoured to be up with us
aswell!

If only they could straighten his back he'd be about 7 foot tall

**Rocky77** · 31/01/2008, 9:32 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Former Town cup winner's younger brother!.Enfield based

Will we be chanting 'Barrett for Ireland' again?

**Longfordian** · 31/01/2008, 11:45 AM

Well McNicholas has been at our last three training sessions, was talking to him last night. He definitely seems keen to play for us. Didn't have too many fond memories of Kilkenny!

Oh and Rocky you're correct, Barrett Jnr. is training with us. Didnt catch his first name, think he's also a striker.

**Rocky77** · 31/01/2008, 11:52 AM

Well he did score against Cork in the Cup last season which, unfortunately, is more than we managed.

Barrett Jnr doesn't need a name of his own. Let's just close our eyes and pretend he's Shane. What could possibly go wrong?

**Rocky77** · 31/01/2008, 2:37 PM

Sparky's signed for Shels according to a thread in the main forum.

**Longfordian** · 31/01/2008, 2:45 PM

Meh..not that bothered really. Didn't really get much out of him last year, he's just seeing out his career at this stage.

**Rocky77** · 31/01/2008, 2:47 PM

I would agree. He was injured too often and always behind everyone else in terms on fitness.

That's Shels gauranteed a Cup final mind you...

**RonnieB** · 31/01/2008, 3:36 PM

He has been seeing out his career for a few seasons now

**Martinho II** · 31/01/2008, 7:21 PM

interesting news about john mcnicholas training with us. shanes younger brother is he called dean by any chance?

**Longfordian** · 31/01/2008, 7:49 PM

Don't know Marty, I just know he's definitely a Barrett!

**Martinho II** · 31/01/2008, 7:59 PM

think shane barretts brother played at kildare county last season...

http://www.kildarecountyfc.com/first-team/index.asp

**Longfordian** · 31/01/2008, 8:04 PM

Yeah that looks to be him alright. He's done well in training seemingly.

**The Longford!** · 31/01/2008, 8:47 PM

Darragh Hanaphy on that Kildare County list as well. Is Paul Kelly still around?

What about sean kelly? I thought he'd still be under contract as we only signed him last summer?