Oman for Stoke City?

**MariborKev** · 30/10/2007, 9:10 AM

http://www.derryjournal.com/journal-...ity.3425802.jp

Out of contract and on his way it appears.

Fair play to him, I hope it goes well for him.......

Unfortunate that he wasn't signed onto a new deal earlier, thanks Nutsy.

His performances this season definately indicate he is capable of a higher level.

**CollegeTillIDie** · 30/10/2007, 8:14 PM

Derry losing out to a player on a Bosman... forgive me while I hold back a laugh...

... sorry couldn't do it.

**OneRedArmy** · 31/10/2007, 9:12 AM

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

Derry losing out to a player on a Bosman... forgive me while I hold back a laugh...

... sorry couldn't do it.

He's out of contract. We knew that all along. Nobody holds a grudge as he's been our best player over the last 2 seasons, by quite a margin.

BTW, presume you're referring to Derry using the failure to implement Bosman within the EL that existed under the previous contractual and transfer arrangements? You do realise that "loophole" was closed years ago?

**Dodge** · 31/10/2007, 9:20 AM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

BTW, presume you're referring to Derry using the failure to implement Bosman within the EL that existed under the previous contractual and transfer arrangements? You do realise that "loophole" was closed years ago?

I prefer to call it the Derry announcing themselves as a British club fiasco

**OneRedArmy** · 31/10/2007, 9:30 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

I prefer to call it the Derry announcing themselves as a British club fiasco

Given the lack of finances in the EL if it helped us get good players for free we'd call ourselves Mongolian.

In the grand scheme of EL scams, dodges (no pun intended) and general rule-bending it doesn't even make the top 50.

**Dodge** · 31/10/2007, 9:32 AM

Nothing wrong with the scam, I just know it annoys many of your more republican fans when I talk to them about it

**OneRedArmy** · 31/10/2007, 9:47 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Nothing wrong with the scam, I just know it annoys many of your more republican fans when I talk to them about it

Never met anyone who disagreed with us using that loophole and if they do, then they should consider whether they are a Derry City fan or not.

In a similar vein, I don't see the FAI or other clubs refunding Derry City the VAT we are charged on gate receipts.

Swings and roundabouts.....

**dcfcsteve** · 31/10/2007, 10:14 AM

Shame to see him go, and even bigger shame he wasn't on a contract. But he was always destined to move onto the English or Scottish scene.

Pity it wasn't a better club than Stoke, but at least he'll get to play in the same colours.....

**Dodge** · 31/10/2007, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Never met anyone who disagreed with us using that loophole and if they do, then they should consider whether they are a Derry City fan or not.

I agree. But I have encountered these fans

**Ceirtlis** · 01/11/2007, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

Shame to see him go, and even bigger shame he wasn't on a contract. But he was always destined to move onto the English or Scottish scene.

Pity it wasn't a better club than Stoke, but at least he'll get to play in the same colours.....

He will have his work cut out to get a game at Stoke.

**OneRedArmy** · 01/11/2007, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Ceirtlis

He will have his work cut out to get a game at Stoke.

Why? He's been the one of the top centre halves in the League over the last 2 seasons.

**Steve Bruce** · 01/11/2007, 3:20 PM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

Why? He's been the one of the top centre halves in the League over the last 2 seasons.

Because the Eircom League is a lesser standard than Stokes division perhaps?

**Sam_Heggy** · 01/11/2007, 3:38 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Bruce

Because the Eircom League is a lesser standard than Stokes division perhaps?

Colin Hawkins moved to Coventry during last season, he walked straight into the team and held his place.
Wes Hoolahan is flying at Blackpool, Doyle, Murphy, Long, and many more have found it easy transition from Eircom League to Championship football.
Ken Oman should be good enough for Stoke.

**btid1** · 01/11/2007, 3:39 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

Colin Hawkins moved to Coventry during last season, he walked straight into the team and held his place.

He hasnt been playing of late has he?

**OneRedArmy** · 01/11/2007, 3:42 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Bruce

Because the Eircom League is a lesser standard than Stokes division perhaps?

Tell Kevin Doyle and Shane Long that. If a player is good enough, he's good enough.

Anyway, good to see you and your anti-EL views back on here Steve.

**osarusan** · 01/11/2007, 3:52 PM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

If a player is good enough, he's good enough.

That isn't related to the quality of the league they player comes from though.

According to you, he is

one of the top centre halves in the League over the last 2 seasons.

Why haven't a better team than Stoke come in for him? Why is he (seemingly) happy to move to Stoke?

**Sam_Heggy** · 01/11/2007, 3:59 PM

Originally Posted by btid1

He hasnt been playing of late has he?

Is he not injured?
He def played out the end of last season.

**gufct** · 01/11/2007, 4:09 PM

yes he is out until March and has been out injured nearly all season.

**OneRedArmy** · 01/11/2007, 4:23 PM

Originally Posted by osarusan

That isn't related to the quality of the league they player comes from though.

According to you, he is

Why haven't a better team than Stoke come in for him? Why is he (seemingly) happy to move to Stoke?

I don't know to either, but both questions are irrelevant in the context of whether he's good enough to get his game at Stoke.

Given I suspect you've seen little of the player in question I'd question what value you feel you are adding to the discussion?

**dcfcsteve** · 01/11/2007, 4:29 PM

Originally Posted by osarusan

Why haven't a better team than Stoke come in for him? Why is he (seemingly) happy to move to Stoke?

Because the Steve Bruce who posts on here reckons he isn't even good enough for Stoke, so I guess Oman should be grateful of any offer outside the Rymans Premier League.....