2023 Squad

[Adam Quigley]

Well, another season over. Absolutely fantastic to finish it with a cup run, will be interesting to see who stays, who moves on and who we bring in?

I can see Matty Smith and Declan Glass moving on, but aside from them, we should keep most of the squad from 2022 season.

[davybhoy]

If Derry want to get to Rovers level and beyond we need to be ruthless and can't be sentimental with recruitment. Need to up the quality of the squad and can't remain static . Glass will be away no doubt. If Smith goes we'll need to pay him off as he's still in contract- so any pay offs will eat into the budget.


From the out of contract players- Lafferty and McEneff I think will be gone, Coll I'd keep and although I like Atkintunde the question has to be asked can we get better quality - the answer is probably yes. Need a striker that has the knack of being in the right place at the right time- a poacher. We'll need a left back back as well as I like McJannett more as a centre half

[brandyball]

If Derry want to get to Rovers level and beyond we need to be ruthless and can't be sentimental with recruitment. Need to up the quality of the squad and can't remain static . Glass will be away no doubt. If Smith goes we'll need to pay him off as he's still in contract- so any pay offs will eat into the budget.


From the out of contract players- Lafferty and McEneff I think will be gone, Coll I'd keep and although I like Atkintunde the question has to be asked can we get better quality - the answer is probably yes. Need a striker that has the knack of being in the right place at the right time- a poacher. We'll need a left back back as well as I like McJannett more as a centre half

Unless we transfer Smith.

Damien Duff looking to sign Smith on a permanent basis as he believes he can be as important to Shels as Duffy or McEleney is for City.

[Nige92]

This is how the squad looks going into the off-season. Contract expiry in brackets. Please correct anything i've missed and i'll update.

Goalkeeper

Brian Maher (Nov 2025)
Tadhg Ryan (Nov 2023)
Fintan Doherty (?)

Defenders

Ronan Boyce (Nov 2025)
Mark Connolly (Nov 2024)
Cameron McJannett (Nov 2024)
Shane McEleney (Nov 2023)
Sam Todd (?)
Ciaran Coll (Nov 2023)

Midfield

Cameron Dummigan (Nov 2024)
Ciaron Harkin (Nov 2023)
Sadou Diallo (Nov 2023)
Will Patching (Nov 2024)
Patrick McEleney (Nov 2024)
Jordan McEneff (Nov 2025)
Evan McLaughlin
Ben Doherty (Nov 2025)
Adam O'Reilly (Nov 2024)

Attackers/Forwards

Brandon Kavanagh (Nov 2024)
Paul McMullan (?)
Micheal Duffy (Nov 2025)
Ryan Graydon (Nov 2024)
Jamie McGonigle (Nov 2025)
Cian Kavanagh (Nov 2023)
Colm Whelan (Nov 2024)
Danny Mullen (?)

Out of contact

Danny Lafferty (Sligo)
James Akintunde (Bohs)
Declan Glass (end of loan)

Left/Sold
Matty Smith (Shels)
Joe Thomson (Larne)
Micheal Glynn (Larne)
Brendan Barr (UCD)

On loan
Jack Lemoignan (Ballinamallard)
Caoimhin Porter (Finn Harps)
Diathi McCallion (Finn Harps)
Liam Mullan (Institute)

[PauliAlonso]

We'll need a left back back as well

Darragh Leahy available on a free.

[TenaciousDee]

A day after the cup final Adam, you are already looking at the exit door to see who comes out. Can we not just let the great feeling of Sunday simmer until the management and team return from Spain on Friday before playing fantasy Sky Transfer Talk?

[beanomoracova]

Big Phil was on Radio Foyle on Monday morning saying next season the league title is the target which would lead you to think more money will be spent.

I don't think there will be too many changes but we still need a striker with that killer instinct IMO. Too many games we dominated this season without taking our chances and putting teams away.

I'll let RH and his team make those decisions!!

[brandyball]

We'll need a left back back as well

Darragh Leahy available on a free.

We have 2 left backs on Bench.

[Neutrino]

We'll need a left back back as well

Darragh Leahy available on a free.

We have 2 left backs on Bench.

Both out of contract though...

[PauliAlonso]

We'll need a left back back as well

Darragh Leahy available on a free.

We have 2 left backs on Bench.

Lafferty should be let go.

[brandyball]

Darragh Leahy available on a free.

We have 2 left backs on Bench.

Both out of contract though...

Coll deserves new contract.

[TenaciousDee]

I like Coll. I don't think Higgins does.

[brandyball]

I like Coll. I don't think Higgins does.

The fact he plays McJannet out of position would point to that.

[da-gama]

Big Phil was on Radio Foyle on Monday morning saying next season the league title is the target which would lead you to think more money will be spent.

I don't think there will be too many changes but we still need a striker with that killer instinct IMO. Too many games we dominated this season without taking our chances and putting teams away.

I'll let RH and his team make those decisions!!

For a very successful businessman he isn't half naive with his bold statements about putting money down.

Can you imagine Derry ringing up a player, agent or club about getting a transfer done?! €€€€

[davybhoy]

Rovers after Maher apparantly - they'd need to spend a good chunk of that European money. Great keeper hopefully he stays.

[brandyball]

Big Phil was on Radio Foyle on Monday morning saying next season the league title is the target which would lead you to think more money will be spent.

I don't think there will be too many changes but we still need a striker with that killer instinct IMO. Too many games we dominated this season without taking our chances and putting teams away.

I'll let RH and his team make those decisions!!

For a very successful businessman he isn't half naive with his bold statements about putting money down.

Can you imagine Derry ringing up a player, agent or club about getting a transfer done?! €€€€

Sure they did already.

[Marty]

Imagine an agent or a player so f**king thick that they didn't know we have a billionaire owner. The statement makes zero difference.

But you're right, he is a brilliant businessman.

[Paddydcfc2010]

We've got a good solid squad with a lot of players signed up for next season. Haven't heard any rumours bar keena from Sligo. Think we're about two or three good players from challenging rovers next year.

Ps mark Connollys been the signing of the season. What a player.

[Nige92]

Rovers after Maher apparantly - they'd need to spend a good chunk of that European money. Great keeper hopefully he stays.

There's three options available to us/him:

1)Keep him and sign him up to a new long term contract
2)Keep him another season and lose him for free
3) Sell him for profit

The best option for us might not be the best option for him

[brandyball]

Rovers after Maher apparantly - they'd need to spend a good chunk of that European money. Great keeper hopefully he stays.

There's three options available to us/him:

1)Keep him and sign him up to a new long term contract
2)Keep him another season and lose him for free
3) Sell him for profit

The best option for us might not be the best option for him

He signed a 3 year contract.