Found this on the Sunderland Echo website - news story dated Thursday. Link is .here
Delaney hopes to open Cats account
GIANT former West Ham defender Clive Delaney is bidding to earn a contract with Sunderland.
And if cash-strapped Sunderland don't fancy him as a footballer, they could at least call on his services in the business he learned at university accountancy!
The 23-year-old was released by the Hammers at the end of last season along with Black Cats new boy Gary Breen and played in Sunderland Reserves' 1-0 win against Manchester City last night.
Boss Mick McCarthy said Breen recommended the youngster to him and he has spent a few days training on Wearside.
McCarthy, who was at the reserves match, said: "Clive's deal at West Ham ran out at the end of the season and he's been looking for a new club.
"I gather he has had offers, but he hasn't got fixed up yet. Gary Breen mentioned him to us and we're just having a look at him, but it's nothing more than that at this stage."
Delaney is a former Republic of Ireland Under-21 cap who was snapped up by West Ham mid-way through last season after being offered a trial following some impressive performances in the Eircom Irish League for University College Dublin.
Since being shown the door at Upton Park, he has had trials with Hibernian and Burnley as well as rejecting an offer to play in France.
The 6ft 6in stopper is highly regarded in the Irish league, but didn't win a first team appearance during his brief stay with the Hammers.
It was difficult to judge him on last night's match at Durham, which was played at a low tempo.
His height gives him an obvious advantage in the air, and he seemed relatively comfortable with the ball at his feet.
McCarthy is hardly stretched in the centre back department, with Ben Clark and Gary Breen being the preferred pair in Saturday's home game against Millwall, and Phil Babb, Joachim Bjorklund, Darren Williams and Emerson Thome also available although Thome has been in talks with Bolton over a free transfer.
But the Black Cats' boss is still keen to recruit and has been linked with promising Fulham defender Zat Knight
I'd doubt he'll be anything more than a bit-part player at Sunderland this season. I watched yer man Ben Clarke play against Preston today and he was really impressive before coming off. He'll definitely be behind him and Breen, I don't see him being picked ahead of the likes of Bjorklund and Thome either.
His best move would be to come back to U.C.D.
And stay out of Bumtown, ya no talent bum.
why did the former irish international manager have to have delaney recommended to him? i would have thought he should be aware of him and his situation already???Originally posted by pineapple stu
Boss Mick McCarthy said Breen recommended the youngster to him
True, but Gary Breen did play alongside him for four months, so would know him much better. Plus, he's apprently come on a lot since leaving us - full-time training and all that. Can you imagine a full-time chartered accountant playing for Ireland?!
That could be his gimmick!Originally posted by pineapple stu
True, but Gary Breen did play alongside him for four months, so would know him much better. Plus, he's apprently come on a lot since leaving us - full-time training and all that. Can you imagine a full-time chartered accountant playing for Ireland?!
"The Accountant" Clive Delaney! He could come out and do his warm up in a suit and tie before advising people on their financial situations. It'll be HUGE!
"You'll come for the football, you'll stay for the financial planning"
And stay out of Bumtown, ya no talent bum.
Interesting, I wonder who that was.Originally posted by pineapple stu
an offer to play in France.
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
Thome is very, very injury-prone, while Babb is on his way out - just as soon as they can find someone foolish enough to take a Sunderland reject. Clive'd have chance, especially if someone got injured during the year.Originally posted by UCD_4_Life
I'd doubt he'll be anything more than a bit-part player at Sunderland this season. I watched yer man Ben Clarke play against Preston today and he was really impressive before coming off. He'll definitely be behind him and Breen, I don't see him being picked ahead of the likes of Bjorklund and Thome either.
His best move would be to come back to U.C.D.
You can't spell failure without FAI
Thome seems to be on his way out as well, though.
Oh come on, he's a footballer, not a wrestler!Originally posted by UCD_4_Life
That could be his gimmick![/I]
The ball is round and has many surprises.
How dare you make light of the mighty and noble sport that is wrestling! Aberdonian Stu must be spinning in his grave... or desk, whatever.Originally posted by sadloserkid
Oh come on, he's a footballer, not a wrestler!
You can't spell failure without FAI
It's a well-known fact that I love wrestling... well Schumi knew anyway!
The ball is round and has many surprises.
He didn't get signed by Sunderland: soccercentral.
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
That article says that when the transfer window closes, he won't be able to sign for anyone at all. Surely that's wrong - I thought out of work players could still sign at any time.Originally posted by Schumi
He didn't get signed by Sunderland: soccercentral.
You can't spell failure without FAI
Clive Delaney and Colin Healy both scored for Sunderland reserves last night
Clive is signing for Pat's now, according to the Irish Times today.
That rag? you shouldn't beleive the transfer rumours they invent. Known for it, they are.Originally posted by pineapple stu
Clive is signing for Pat's now, according to the Irish Times today.
Clive to Pats...Why can't he sign for a half-decent team.
You can't spell failure without FAI
Apparently the Pat's chairman owns the Accountancy firm that Clive used to work at and so not only is Clive friends with the goit but he was willing to give him two jobs for the price of one. Which is what lured him away from $h€l$.Originally posted by John83
That rag? you shouldn't beleive the transfer rumours they invent. Known for it, they are.
Clive to Pats...
And stay out of Bumtown, ya no talent bum.
The Pats chairmen does not own PriceWaterhouseCoppers. he works there...****ing huge difference. It is also the biggest accountancy firm in ireland so they may never have even met before.Originally posted by UCD_4_Life
Apparently the Pat's chairman owns the Accountancy firm that Clive used to work at and so not only is Clive friends with the goit but he was willing to give him two jobs for the price of one. Which is what lured him away from $h€l$.
Oh and Delaney is full time with pats
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I was going on what the Sun said this morning. They said he was a "partner" in the firm and that Delaney would be working there.Originally posted by Dodge
The Pats chairmen does not own PriceWaterhouseCoppers. he works there...****ing huge difference. It is also the biggest accountancy firm in ireland so they may never have even met before.
Oh and Delaney is full time with pats
And stay out of Bumtown, ya no talent bum.
Yeah but in a firm like they have 100s of partners.
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