Transfer window signings

Not much in terms of first team players but we have signed a number of younger players for the reserves/U20, with many of them having played for Ireland at underage level.

Shane McFaul (Brighton)
John O'Neill (Wayside Celtic)
Enda Stevens (Cherry Orchard)
Gareth Matthews (Norwich City)
Shane Duggan (Plymouth Argyle)
Dean Marshall (Coventry City)
Michael Leahy (Home Farm)

O'Neill we all know about, just played for the first team.

Stevens is LB, started for Ireland U18s a few months ago.

Matthews is RB, has been Ireland's regular RB at underage level for the past few seasons. More on him here.

Duggan is an attacking CM, scored 7 goals in 19 games for Plymouth's youth team last year. Plymouth's youth team got to the QF of the FA Youth Cup and were defeated by eventual champions Man City 4-1.
Something interesting about Duggan here (second article).

Marshall is a winger who can play on either flank and despite having the most appearances for Coventry's youth side last season was released. Coventry profile. Has also played many times for Ireland at underage level. Was linked with Bohs before joining us.

Don't know anything about Leahy.

Dear God, give us a forward!!!!!!

Though having said that, I like the looks of O'Neill. Big strong outlet we've been missing up front since Sammon moved on. In fact, I think he's the potential to be as good as Sammon very soon. Liked the way he muscled past the Rovers defender on the by-line to get a cross in on Friday, for example.

Yeah, I like the look of O'Neill so far. Besides, he's already ****ed off the Rovers fans - short of a goal, you can't ask for more!

All of these guys sound useful, so it'll be nice to get a look at them tonight.

It's a sad day when we're hoping that a player will turn out to be as good as Sammon.

Impressive if he can manage it after ten games for the first team though.

For the record, Sammon (in my opinion) was ridiculously overrated by other fans in the league and by whoever has the Derry City chequebook, was frequently frustrating but wasn't a bad player. We've had plenty worse.

A list of U17 Rep. of Ireland line-ups 2006 through to 2007. Featuring Gareth Mathews and Dean Marshall in a few of them.

#http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=2328

Some of those lads are actually only on trial.

First three have signed, last four are on trial I think.

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

First three have signed, last four are on trial I think.

Matthews has signed.

The lad duggan looks top drawer and o'neill looks heads above our current crop of forwards - both straight in the lineup

Duggan is number 1 in midfield with options to have mcfaul, finn, king, allie support him in centre depending on the oppo and the need for allie to drop back to centre half

Anthony Doyle has left the club.

Oh. He looked useful enough - someone I'd definitely expect to see more of if we were to go down.

Originally Posted by John83

Oh. He looked useful enough - someone I'd definitely expect to see more of if we were to go down.

Didn't feature in Pete's plans.

You'll be more shocked by who else could be leaving. Don't want to post it as it could be bollóx though...

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

Didn't feature in Pete's plans.

You'll be more shocked by who else could be leaving. Don't want to post it as it could be bollóx though...

Well, PM it so.

Any info on Derek Doyle lads?

Originally Posted by Conroy

Any info on Derek Doyle lads?

22 yo winger. Not up to Premier Division standard. Poor winger- no pace, can't beat the full back (doesn't even try). Decent set piece delivery and good in the air. Finishing is OK too.

He was one of our top scorers last year with about 6. I think Dmanetc is being a little harsh.

Maybe Dman knows something??

Would have thought he would have been a striker, Do he play up top? I know Gill was at your last home game, Did Doyle start?

Originally Posted by John83

He was one of our top scorers last year with about 6. I think Dmanetc is being a little harsh.

Eight, I think, despite a leg break in September ending his season. "Harsh" is par for the course for dmanetc.

Completely off topic, but Montenegrin keyboards have a European lay out, but the keys are actually the same as home, despite what the button says. Really annoying!

Originally Posted by Conroy

Would have thought he would have been a striker, Do he play up top? I know Gill was at your last home game, Did Doyle start?

He doesn't play up top but I think he has the attributes to play there. Whether he could adjust to it at the age of 22 is a different matter though.

He did. Played the 90 minutes.

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

"Harsh" is par for the course for dmanetc.

lol, sure it is... especially considering everyone thinks he's more or less useless.

Why don't you analyse his goals last season the same way you did with Sammo's last season?