Pre-Season Rumours Thread

**Hairy Bowsie** · 16/11/2009, 9:48 PM

Rovers have no interest in McAllister. He will be leaving Shels i'd say but it won't be Rovers

**peadar1987** · 16/11/2009, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by Acornvilla

if fenlon watched the match tonight he may change his mind

Skippy is prone to the odd implosion, but I still think he's the best shot-stopper in the league. He's just dodgy at one-on-ones, and occasionally flaps at crosses. That would change with some good coaching, and a less self-destructive defence in front of him.

Originally Posted by Dillonman

Tell me this, why do ye play with those two goons up front who cant put two passes together and why not play young Kelly?

You'd have to ask Eddie Gormley that. I'd have preferred to see Byrne and Mulroy together up front a lot more. Kelly is really promising, but he's looked lightweight on a lot of occasions this season, and has seemed very easy to muscle off the ball. Shane O'Neill is another one to look out for, I've been really impressed with him the few times I've seen him play.

**Acornvilla** · 16/11/2009, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by peadar1987

Skippy is prone to the odd implosion, but I still think he's the best shot-stopper in the league. He's just dodgy at one-on-ones, and occasionally flaps at crosses. That would change with some good coaching, and a less self-destructive defence in front of him.

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i conceed hes a young keeper anyway with plenty of experience i'm sure turning pro would do wonders for him

**galwayjames** · 16/11/2009, 10:13 PM

We might as well make this the transfer rumours thread now.

**blue til i die** · 16/11/2009, 11:15 PM

League of Ireland defenders Kevin Long and Enda Stevens have caught the eye of Burnley manager Owen Coyle.

**Acornvilla** · 16/11/2009, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by blue til i die

League of Ireland defenders Kevin Long and Enda Stevens have caught the eye of Burnley manager Owen Coyle.

good for them any links? good night internet people

**blue til i die** · 16/11/2009, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Acornvilla

good for them any links? good night internet people

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/corkcity/news.asp?n=37568

**pineapple stu** · 17/11/2009, 9:44 AM

Originally Posted by gufc2000

After that dinger of a header he may sign him as a striker

It's why they signed Matt Gregg off us.

**Dunny** · 17/11/2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

Dundalk:
David Cassidy from Shels

What? Wasn't that a full time setup didn't suit him his reason for leaving us..?

**Dillonman** · 17/11/2009, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Dunny

What? Wasn't that a full time setup didn't suit him his reason for leaving us..?

Yes and wasnt it mentoned a week ago that we will still be fullt ime but with a mixture of full time and part time palyers to compliment the budget for next season! Sure Simon Kelly and Beno werent full time last season!

**brendy_éire** · 17/11/2009, 1:00 PM

Mark McCrystal signed for Distillery until January. He hopes to get a move cross the water after that. - Glenavon fan.

Portadown, Newry, Bohs, Shams, Glenavon, Cliftonville, Sligo and Dundalk are all "in contact" with (ex-)players of ours. - Stephen Kenny in today's Derry Journal.

**shep** · 17/11/2009, 1:59 PM

Posted this on Sligo forum about a week ago,but whispers getting louder that SEAN CONNOR will be returning to Sligo

**Rovers1** · 17/11/2009, 2:03 PM

Originally Posted by shep

Posted this on Sligo forum about a week ago,but whispers getting louder that SEAN CONNOR will be returning to Sligo

He's going back to Sligo to collect his scrapbook. He has Mick McCarthy, Jeff Kenna and Steve Bruce's autograph in it. He's arriving at 2am so noone sees him and kicks seven colours of **** into him.

**The Betting Man** · 17/11/2009, 2:07 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

He's going back to Sligo to collect his scrapbook. He has Mick McCarthy, Keff Kenna and Steve Bruce's autograph in it. He's arriving at 2am so noone sees him and kicks seven colours of **** into him.

Dont forget Chris Coleman as well

**Martinho II** · 17/11/2009, 5:51 PM

one of the section o lads was drinking in Quinns Drumcondra last weekend and directly across them was Paul Cook and Joey NDo chatting away..

So the deal must be on! you could hear everything that was going on!

**Doomofman** · 17/11/2009, 8:26 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

one of the section o lads was drinking in Quinns Drumcondra last weekend and directly across them was Paul Cook and Joey NDo chatting away..

So the deal must be on! you could hear everything that was going on!

That sounds soooo reliable

**GypsyBlackCat** · 18/11/2009, 9:47 AM

Gavin Peers and Boco linked with Bohs. Boco and Jayo in the same dressing room? Interesting!

**CMcC** · 18/11/2009, 10:16 AM

Half the Bohs squad linked with Shams if you believe half of whats floating around.

Also O'Neill aparently looking to bring about 6 Scots over !!!

**Dillonman** · 18/11/2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by CMcC

Half the Bohs squad linked with Shams if you believe half of whats floating around.

Also O'Neill aparently looking to bring about 6 Scots over !!!

Are any of those the ones with us last season cause there are two who are constantly linked with Rovers, Williams and McGowan!

**passinginterest** · 18/11/2009, 1:02 PM

I'd say O'Neill has no choice but to look to Scotland. He's releasing a lot of players, a few I was surprised at, and players like Turner have already turned them down because O'Neill refuses to budge from the wage structure and budget that's been set. The only way he'll be able to plug the gaps is with imported players willing to conform to the rigid structures there, a lot of players seem to be convinced that big money is still available from other clubs (and Sligo, Bohs and Fingal would appear to be proving them right).