2022 Season, Arrivals and Departures

**oriel** · 15/12/2021, 1:56 PM

Local reports in media indicating there will be news on signings at DFC before this weekend.

That would be nice to add to the current 3 players, 2 who are recently promoted youth players !!!!!!

**TonyD** · 15/12/2021, 2:45 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

So a little more insight to the SO'D contract saga - a new contract was agreed, not signed, but aspects of that new contract were initiated anyway eg change in wage payment 'structure'. Whole lot of shades of grey, if it were to go to sports arbitration the judgement would be along the lines of O'Donnell, maybe via Dundalk FC repaying the difference between 2 contracts if there was an increase in weekly wage. If it were to be trashed out in court it would more depend on the opinion of the judge on implied activation to the contract or not signed, silly to implement it. A sufficiently bruised ego could roll the dice. The length of time new terms were used will guide compensation if there is to be any - 6 weeks salary!?

Wondering where you’re seeing that info ?

**Nesta99** · 15/12/2021, 3:00 PM

From the horses mouth - Twitter!

Dont have a digital copy to link but 'inferred' in local media with the interviews over the weekend on the appointment.

**Longfordian** · 15/12/2021, 3:35 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Local reports in media indicating there will be news on signings at DFC before this weekend.

That would be nice to add to the current 3 players, 2 who are recently promoted youth players !!!!!!

Hopefully a few Pats players just to liven things up for the rest of us.

**D24Saint** · 15/12/2021, 3:55 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Hopefully a few Pats players just to liven things up for the rest of us.

Down with this sort of thing.

**Jack B** · 15/12/2021, 4:10 PM

Dundalk could have done with Barry Murphy in goal last season to be fair.

**pineapple stu** · 15/12/2021, 5:56 PM

Jurkovskis has left Dundalk to return home to join Riga

**Demesne Lad** · 15/12/2021, 6:27 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Jurkovskis has left Dundalk to return home to join Riga

:-( One of the more useful imports. Brian Gartland won't have much company at this rate.

**D24Saint** · 15/12/2021, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

And I'd say any Pat's fan will be looking for a few more contract announcements for Christmas.

That would be a welcomed Christmas present alongside the official St Pats SOD voodoo doll. Here hoping.

**Martinho II** · 15/12/2021, 8:20 PM

Interesting with the Johnny Kenny link to Celtic. Celtics head of youth development is Willie McStay ex Sligo Rovers player mgr and he was a teammate of Johnnys dad at Sligo Rovers. I think its a win win for Sligo Rovers imo!

**2 Year Contract** · 15/12/2021, 9:16 PM

Conor Kane has signed for Shels from Drogheda. €20k compensation fee.

Evan Weir who was with UCD the last 2 seasons has gone to Drogs as replacement

**placid casual** · 16/12/2021, 7:03 AM

Jonny Kenny is one of the brightest prospects in the league, so him going for €150k reflects quite poorly on the LOI, in my opinion.

**boynemunich** · 16/12/2021, 7:45 AM

Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract

Conor Kane has signed for Shels from Drogheda. €20k compensation fee.

Evan Weir who was with UCD the last 2 seasons has gone to Drogs as replacement

Wow, where did you hear the 20k compensation fee ? Kane's a very good player and I was sick when I found out he left but if 20k was involved then it's a no brainer for the club. There's a huge disparity between the top 6/7 clubs budget's this season and with European places limited some clubs will have very little to show for it this time next year.

It's frustrating as a Drogheda fan that we won't be able to kick on from last season and will probably be considerably weaker next year but I'm happy as long as we avoid relegation for the next few years and be patient.

**Jack B** · 16/12/2021, 9:03 AM

Seems to be some talk that Mark Doyle and Joe Redmond will be following Clancy to Pats. Would be quite happy with Doyle hut can't say I know much about Redmond at all

**SeanDrog** · 16/12/2021, 9:09 AM

Originally Posted by Jack B

Seems to be some talk that Mark Doyle and Joe Redmond will be following Clancy to Pats. Would be quite happy with Doyle hut can't say I know much about Redmond at all

Damn I was hoping we could hold onto McRedmond - he is a brilliant centre back. Came in during our mid season poor run and shores up our defense immediately. I real hope we keep him.

**boynemunich** · 16/12/2021, 9:18 AM

Originally Posted by Jack B

Seems to be some talk that Mark Doyle and Joe Redmond will be following Clancy to Pats. Would be quite happy with Doyle hut can't say I know much about Redmond at all

Redmond is a decent footballer, but I'm not sure he'd be a starter for Pat's . Must mean Barrett is definitely off to Dundalk if he is signing. Fairly mass exodus from Drogheda now I really hope they all get game time wherever they do end up. Kane is Shels 3rd left back now, not sure Redmond would start at Pats. I think Markey's previous experience with lack of game time at Pats is probably what led him to stay with us for next season.

**Jd2793** · 16/12/2021, 9:58 AM

redmond had a few games with cork before covid hit, thought he was decent tbh.Not a bad signing for pats if it happens

**Straightstory** · 16/12/2021, 9:59 AM

26 year old Jake Hyland retiring from football.

https://www.buzz.ie/sport/jake-hylan...-step-25694029

**SeanDrog** · 16/12/2021, 10:10 AM

Hugh Douglas confirmed for bray - with last seasons injuries I thought he’d bow out this off season. Great character best of luck to him at bray.

**Jack B** · 16/12/2021, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by boynemunich

Redmond is a decent footballer, but I'm not sure he'd be a starter for Pat's . Must mean Barrett is definitely off to Dundalk if he is signing. Fairly mass exodus from Drogheda now I really hope they all get game time wherever they do end up. Kane is Shels 3rd left back now, not sure Redmond would start at Pats. I think Markey's previous experience with lack of game time at Pats is probably what led him to stay with us for next season.

I'd imagine you're correct on Barrett, even worse for us is that it seems nailed on Lee Desmond is off to the States so we're going to have some job getting in able replacements for those two. James Abankwah looks a serious talent but is still only a kid, so I'd imagine even if Redmond does happen there'll still be more work to be done in that area of the pitch (as well as the rest to be fair!).