Subscriber

John Fallon: Veterans are king as LOI clubs scramble for proven goalscorer

Seáni Maguire had a queue of suitors offering deals when he opted to end his seven-year stay in England.
John Fallon: Veterans are king as LOI clubs scramble for proven goalscorer

Seáni Maguire of Cork City in action against Killian Brouder of Galway Utd. Pic: Ray Ryan

YOUNG League of Ireland talent continues to command attention from England’s top tier but amidst a sluggish domestic transfer market, veterans are king.

A fully professional Premier Division has left the precarious short-term contracts players fretted over mainly a thing of the past, yet the multi-year deals also have the effect of stifling market movement.

This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited