Summer Transfer Window 2009

Bandage · June 30, 2009, 10:15am

Wolves doesn’t appear to be a great move for Doyle in my opinion but I suppose it’s about his level.

Mullach_Ide · June 30, 2009, 10:15am

Start from whatever position Villa finish, count the number of teams above them and encompass them all.
This time next year it could be a big 12!

KIB_man · June 30, 2009, 10:17am

[quote=“cluaindiuic”]Bad move for Doyle.

But Wolves have a chance of staying up.
Hull and Stoke will do well not to go down.
Burnley are down already.[/QUOTE]

If Hull could stay up with the squad they had then Burnley should have a right chance.

KIB_man · June 30, 2009, 10:18am

[quote=“Mullach Ide”]Start from whatever position Villa finish, count the number of teams above them and encompass them all.
This time next year it could be a big 12![/QUOTE]

:guns:

Unfortunately unless MON gets the finger out big time the omens aint looking too good for the Villa next season.

myboyblue · June 30, 2009, 10:18am

It was a catch 22 for Doyle, score goals for Reading at a lower level, or struggle at a higher level with Wolves.

At least this way he gets a signing on fee.

Pikeman · June 30, 2009, 10:20am

Disappointing move enough for Doyle-heard Everton were in for him after their striker problems last season. That would have been a good move but I suppose at least he’s back in the the flight.

myboyblue · June 30, 2009, 10:33am

Did you know Everton are part of the Big 5 Pikie?

The_Runt · June 30, 2009, 10:34am

I don’t know if he can bang in the gaols for Wolves I could see them easily moving into the BIG 17.

Pikeman · June 30, 2009, 10:39am

The what now?

myboyblue · June 30, 2009, 10:43am

The Big 5.

Last season WBA were part of the big 20.

The_Puke · June 30, 2009, 11:48am

Eto’o is staying with barcelona, signing a new two year deal

Lazarus · June 30, 2009, 11:51am

Liverpool, Man U, Arsenal, Everton and Spurs(circa Gary Mabbut!)
God be with the days!

ClarkeyCat · June 30, 2009, 1:41pm

Yeah, bit diappointed for Doyle. Would’ve liked him at a Villa or Everton. Think he can do it at that level but he said Wolves were the only ones who seemed to really want him.

myboyblue · June 30, 2009, 1:42pm

Rumour has it Sland, Fulham and Bolton were all in for him as well.

The_Puke · June 30, 2009, 2:19pm

from rte.ie

Greek first division club Aris Salonica have announced the signing of Republic of Ireland under-19 striker Ian Daly on a two-year-contract.

The 19-year-old has played for Manchester City junior and reserve teams and has been a member of both the under-17 and under-19 national teams.

‘I am very happy to have come to a major club with fanatic supporters. This is an opportunity for me to show off my talent,’ Daly said.

Daly left Home Farm to join Manchester City in July 2006 and comes from Ballinteer in South Dublin.

KIB_man · June 30, 2009, 3:08pm

Steven Fletcher has turned down Glasgow Celtic to join Burnley.

James McCarthy is expected to follow suit.

hannibal · June 30, 2009, 3:15pm

Anybody know if Cork City will get a cut of Kevin Doyle’s transfer fee? Could be he difference between survival and oblivion for them.

anon95599269 · June 30, 2009, 3:23pm

the good news is that they dont:D

Pikeman · June 30, 2009, 6:53pm

United seal move for Valencia

Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Wigan Athletic winger Antonio Valencia.

The 23-year-old Ecuador international has signed a four-year contract after moving for an undisclosed fee.

Valencia, who scored three goals last season, is expected to help fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo following the star winger’s 80million move to Real Madrid.

Valencia’s signature is reported to have cost United in the region of 16 million with the winger describing the move as a ‘dream’.

‘Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me,’ he told the club’s official website www.manutd.com.

'I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here.

‘Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can’t wait to get started.’

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he had tracked Valencia’s progress since his arrival at Wigan two seasons ago.

‘Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan,’ he said.

‘I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team.’

The_Dunph · June 30, 2009, 6:59pm

[quote=“KIB man”]Steven Fletcher has turned down Glasgow Celtic to join Burnley.

James McCarthy is expected to follow suit.[/QUOTE]

Why would he turn down the chance the play champions league for the chance to toil away at the foot of the premiership. The clown.