Former Celtic midfielder Colin Healy has signed a new contract with Cork City. The former Sunderland and Celtic player has signed until 2010 reportedly and will be in the squad for next season.
Cork City had agreed the deal before former manager Alan Matthews was sacked and the new owners went through with the deal.
Healy's signing will be good news but there is some bad news with Liam Kearney unlikely to be staying at Turner's cross or even Ireland with rumors of a move to Heerenveen in Holland, who tried to sign him back in 2005. Kearney is also on the list by some Swedish and Norwegian clubs.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Drogheda United trouble
2007 champions Drogheda United have been allowed to extend their examinership by a further 30 days by the courts. Drogheda United have been told to find more than €500,000 by the end of the 30 days otherwise the club will fold.
To help with the raising of the money supporters have organized fund raising events, but more will have to give.
player exodus:
The Drogheda squad is suffering from an exodus of players leaving for jobs and football abroad. Star striker Eamon Zayed has revealed he may have to leave Ireland to continue his career. The former Bray Wanderers man has been on trial with South Korean Deajon Citizen last month but has revealed he may move to either England or Scandinavia.
Zayed is reportedly interesting Deajon Citizen, Darlington, Viking FF and Djurgardens and Zayed expects a deal to be completed before Christmas.
Sami Ristilä has left the club to rejoin FC Haka of Finland and has signed a 3-year contract. Midfielder Brian Shelley has had offers from Bohemians and St Patrick's and is set to sign a deal in the coming days.
Winger Shane Robinson is on trial with Brentford with a permanent deal likely and Graham Gartland could be off to Scotland to join Rangers.
Australian John Tambouras has agreed a deal with Azerbaijan side Neftchi Baku and defender Joe Kendrick is set to follow to agree a deal with another Azerbaijan side.
Drogheda United will be losing some of their key players to cut down on the costs but they need to be sold for fees to go towards the figure wanted by the courts.
To help with the raising of the money supporters have organized fund raising events, but more will have to give.
player exodus:
The Drogheda squad is suffering from an exodus of players leaving for jobs and football abroad. Star striker Eamon Zayed has revealed he may have to leave Ireland to continue his career. The former Bray Wanderers man has been on trial with South Korean Deajon Citizen last month but has revealed he may move to either England or Scandinavia.
Zayed is reportedly interesting Deajon Citizen, Darlington, Viking FF and Djurgardens and Zayed expects a deal to be completed before Christmas.
Sami Ristilä has left the club to rejoin FC Haka of Finland and has signed a 3-year contract. Midfielder Brian Shelley has had offers from Bohemians and St Patrick's and is set to sign a deal in the coming days.
Winger Shane Robinson is on trial with Brentford with a permanent deal likely and Graham Gartland could be off to Scotland to join Rangers.
Australian John Tambouras has agreed a deal with Azerbaijan side Neftchi Baku and defender Joe Kendrick is set to follow to agree a deal with another Azerbaijan side.
Drogheda United will be losing some of their key players to cut down on the costs but they need to be sold for fees to go towards the figure wanted by the courts.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Bohemians update
FAI Premiership champions Bohemians have begun preparations for next season after announcing yesterday that Jim Roddy joined as chief executive they have also announced that their budget will not be slashed that much.
Fenlon situation:
Manager Pat Fenlon's future as boss was sorted when Jim Roddy announced his intentions to keep the former Derry and Shelbourne boss on as coach. The budget for next season has been reduced but not by 40% as some predicted it would be.
Pat Fenlon as also announced he wants to re-sign Liam Burns, Stephan O'Donnell and Gary Deegan who are all currently out-of contract.
Gary Deegan is currently in talks with Kilmarnock over a possible transfer but Fenlon has said he will try to sign him.
Lithuanian Mindaugas Kalonas could re-join Bohs if West Brom don't follow up with a contract after a trial. Kalonas has also recieved an offer from Russia.
Fenlon situation:
Manager Pat Fenlon's future as boss was sorted when Jim Roddy announced his intentions to keep the former Derry and Shelbourne boss on as coach. The budget for next season has been reduced but not by 40% as some predicted it would be.
Pat Fenlon as also announced he wants to re-sign Liam Burns, Stephan O'Donnell and Gary Deegan who are all currently out-of contract.
Gary Deegan is currently in talks with Kilmarnock over a possible transfer but Fenlon has said he will try to sign him.
Lithuanian Mindaugas Kalonas could re-join Bohs if West Brom don't follow up with a contract after a trial. Kalonas has also recieved an offer from Russia.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Cork City vacancy hots-up
Cork City are on the look-out for a new manager following the sacking of Alan Matthews yesterday. New Cork City owner Tom Coughlan reportedly called Matthews at 9.30 am yesterday morning to announce his decision and Matthews was out.
But just over 24 hours on Cork City have been linked with a few managers. Former Cork City legend John Caulfield is in the early frame after guiding Avondale United to two FAI imtermediate titles while former Waterford United boss Gareth Cronin is also linked with a move following his resignation last month.
Other managers who could be in the frame are John Gill and Stephan Henderson with the latter quitting as Cobh Ramblers boss last month.
But just over 24 hours on Cork City have been linked with a few managers. Former Cork City legend John Caulfield is in the early frame after guiding Avondale United to two FAI imtermediate titles while former Waterford United boss Gareth Cronin is also linked with a move following his resignation last month.
Other managers who could be in the frame are John Gill and Stephan Henderson with the latter quitting as Cobh Ramblers boss last month.
Shamrock Rovers to look at O'Neill
Shamrock Rovers are to in the frame in lining up Brechin City's ex-northern Ireland international Michael O'Neill.
O'Neill has been in charge of the Scottish side since April 2006 and has been linked with the Shamrock Rovers post as well has Dundee in Scotland. Shamrock Rovers would love to have him as manager as he finished 4th in the Scottish 2nd division in his first season as boss and last term they finished 6th.
O'Neill has been in charge of the Scottish side since April 2006 and has been linked with the Shamrock Rovers post as well has Dundee in Scotland. Shamrock Rovers would love to have him as manager as he finished 4th in the Scottish 2nd division in his first season as boss and last term they finished 6th.
Bohemains' new chief
Derry-man Jim Roddy has become Bohemians' new chief executive after being unveiled today at lunchtime.
The former Derry City man is the 1st chief at Dalymount park in the 118-year history and will be expected to improve the financial state of the new champions. Roddy has said that manager Pat Fenlon will stay at the club despite speculation that the former Shelbourne and Derry boss was considering leaving.
Bohemians' budget for next season has been reduced by 40%. But Bohemians might well have a little bit more to spend if Danny Ventre is sold to newly promoted Dundalk. Former Bohs boss Sean Connor is planning a raid of Bohs and Danny Ventre could become the 1st signing.
The former Derry City man is the 1st chief at Dalymount park in the 118-year history and will be expected to improve the financial state of the new champions. Roddy has said that manager Pat Fenlon will stay at the club despite speculation that the former Shelbourne and Derry boss was considering leaving.
Bohemians' budget for next season has been reduced by 40%. But Bohemians might well have a little bit more to spend if Danny Ventre is sold to newly promoted Dundalk. Former Bohs boss Sean Connor is planning a raid of Bohs and Danny Ventre could become the 1st signing.
UCD coach stays on
Relegated UCD have kept hold of coach Pete Mahon. Mahon was appointed UCD manager in September 2003 and is one of the longest serving managers in Ireland.
Mahon used to manager Bohemians and St Francis and accepts that some players will be leaving during the winter months.
Shane McFaul might want to swap UCD for Sporting Fingal while Ian Bermingham, Alan McNally and Conor Kenna are being watched by Sligo Rovers and Bray Wanderers.
Pete Mahon will have his work cut out to get UCD back into the Premier division in 2010.
Mahon used to manager Bohemians and St Francis and accepts that some players will be leaving during the winter months.
Shane McFaul might want to swap UCD for Sporting Fingal while Ian Bermingham, Alan McNally and Conor Kenna are being watched by Sligo Rovers and Bray Wanderers.
Pete Mahon will have his work cut out to get UCD back into the Premier division in 2010.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Dundalk appoint Sean Connor
Newly promoted Dundalk caused a stir last week when John Gill was shown the door despite having guided the club to the 1st division title last month.
John Gill is said to be angry at getting sacked after gaining promotion. Gill was appointed in 2005 but Dundalk have shocked the fans after this announcement.
The club have appointed former Bohemians manager Sean Connor who himself was sacked 12 months ago. Sean Connor also was manager of Sligo Rovers in 2006.
Sean Connor's objective will be to avoid the drop in 2009 and then push for mid-table. The club and Connor have agreed a 3-year-deal.
John Gill is said to be angry at getting sacked after gaining promotion. Gill was appointed in 2005 but Dundalk have shocked the fans after this announcement.
The club have appointed former Bohemians manager Sean Connor who himself was sacked 12 months ago. Sean Connor also was manager of Sligo Rovers in 2006.
Sean Connor's objective will be to avoid the drop in 2009 and then push for mid-table. The club and Connor have agreed a 3-year-deal.
Cork City Sack Matthews
Cork City have sacked manager Alan Matthews after a season of turmoil at Turner's Cross. The former Longford Town manager had taken over from Damien Richardson 12 months ago following the sacking of Richardson.
Cork City did win the Setanta Cup against Glentoran on 1st November but failure to enter the UEFA Europa league is the cause of the sacking.
Cork City have also stated that wages have to lowered if the club is to have a secure financial future and Matthews' sacking is seen as one way to lower wages.
The club have also agree new contracts with Dennis Behan, Joe Gamble and Dan Murray but all have taken some cuts.
The club are also rumored to be in talks over Liam Kearney but nothing is confirmed.
Cork City did win the Setanta Cup against Glentoran on 1st November but failure to enter the UEFA Europa league is the cause of the sacking.
Cork City have also stated that wages have to lowered if the club is to have a secure financial future and Matthews' sacking is seen as one way to lower wages.
The club have also agree new contracts with Dennis Behan, Joe Gamble and Dan Murray but all have taken some cuts.
The club are also rumored to be in talks over Liam Kearney but nothing is confirmed.
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