THE EX-LIMERICK star moved from Cambridge to League Two rivals Bristol Rovers after a successful loan spell in which he scored five goals in seven games.
The promising 21-year-old Man City goalkeeper and former Home Farm player will spend the rest of the season at Bury. The Dublin-born stopper has already made an impact at the club, saving two spot kicks in his new side’s recent FA Cup shootout win over Bradford.
Having failed to break into the Tottenham senior side, the Ireland U21 international and Gareth Bale lookalike has joined League Two side York City on a permanent basis.
A number of clubs, including Leeds and Sevilla, were linked with the Irish winger, but McGeady ultimately opted for a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday.
14. Shane O’Neill: Apollon Limassol to Cambridge United: loan
Son of former All-Ireland-winning Cork Gaelic footballer Colm O’Neill, Shane was born in Ireland, though he has represented USA at underage level. On Deadline Day, the 22-year-old defender moved on loan to League Two side Cambridge United from Cypriot outfit Apollon Limassol.
Selected others: 15. Michael Harriman — QPR to Wycombe (Undisclosed). 16. James Collins – Shrewsbury to Northampton (Loan). 17. Liam Lawrence — Shrewsbury to Bristol Rovers (Free). 18. Aidy White — Rotherham to Barnsley (Free). 19. Alan Sheehan — Bradford to Luton (Loan). 20. Anthony Gerrard — Shrewsbury to Oldham (Free). 21. Gary Dicker — Carlisle to Kilmarnock (Free) 22. Pat Hoban — Oxford to Stevenage (Loan). 23. Connor Dimaio — Unattached to Chesterfield (Free).
A version of this piece was originally published on 28 January
23 Irish players who moved during the January Transfer Window
1. Rory Gaffney — Cambridge to Bristol Rovers: Undiscolosed
THE EX-LIMERICK star moved from Cambridge to League Two rivals Bristol Rovers after a successful loan spell in which he scored five goals in seven games.
2. Anthony Stokes — Celtic to Hibs on loan
Having been ostracised from the Celtic side, Stokes moved down a division to Hibs in search of first-team football before scoring on his debut.
3. Sean Kavanagh — Fulham to Mansfield on loan
Having struggled for first-team football at Fulham this season, the 22-year-old Dubliner moved to League Two side Mansfield Town on loan
4. Kevin Foley — Unattached to Ipswich
Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich signed the ex-Ireland international on a free transfer, after his brief, injury-ridden spell at FC Copenhagen ended.
5. Alex Pearce — Derby to Bristol City on loan
Out of favour at Derby, Pearce has moved to fellow Championship club Bristol City ostensibly to boost his chances of making Ireland’s Euro 2016 squad.
6. John O’Sullivan — Blackburn to Bury on loan
The Ireland U21 international joined Bury on loan after struggling to establish himself in the Blackburn first-team.
7. Stephen Hunt — Unattached to Coventry
The 34-year-old winger was without a club after leaving Ipswich in the summer, but impressed Coventry boss Tony Mowbray during a trial.
8. Ian Lawlor — Man City to Bury on loan
The promising 21-year-old Man City goalkeeper and former Home Farm player will spend the rest of the season at Bury. The Dublin-born stopper has already made an impact at the club, saving two spot kicks in his new side’s recent FA Cup shootout win over Bradford.
9. Darren O’Dea — Mumbai City to Dundee: free transfer
Following a short spell in India with Mumbai City, the 28-year-old ex-Celtic defender is now trying his luck in the Scottish Premiership with Dundee.
10. Mark Yeates — Oldham to Blackpool: free transfer
The ex-Tottenham youth player has moved from Oldham to League One rivals Blackpool.
11. Kenny McEvoy — Tottenham to York: free transfer
Having failed to break into the Tottenham senior side, the Ireland U21 international and Gareth Bale lookalike has joined League Two side York City on a permanent basis.
12. Joe Mason — Cardiff to Wolves: €3.9 million
The 24-year-old striker moved in a reported £3 million (€3.9 million) deal to fellow Championship side Wolves.
13. Aiden McGeady — Everton to Sheffield Wednesday: loan
A number of clubs, including Leeds and Sevilla, were linked with the Irish winger, but McGeady ultimately opted for a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday.
14. Shane O’Neill: Apollon Limassol to Cambridge United: loan
Son of former All-Ireland-winning Cork Gaelic footballer Colm O’Neill, Shane was born in Ireland, though he has represented USA at underage level. On Deadline Day, the 22-year-old defender moved on loan to League Two side Cambridge United from Cypriot outfit Apollon Limassol.
Selected others: 15. Michael Harriman — QPR to Wycombe (Undisclosed). 16. James Collins – Shrewsbury to Northampton (Loan). 17. Liam Lawrence — Shrewsbury to Bristol Rovers (Free). 18. Aidy White — Rotherham to Barnsley (Free). 19. Alan Sheehan — Bradford to Luton (Loan). 20. Anthony Gerrard — Shrewsbury to Oldham (Free). 21. Gary Dicker — Carlisle to Kilmarnock (Free) 22. Pat Hoban — Oxford to Stevenage (Loan). 23. Connor Dimaio — Unattached to Chesterfield (Free).
A version of this piece was originally published on 28 January
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