NothernRam Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Derby take Northern Ireland U21 star in trial http://s017.radikal.ru/i442/1111/6a/e6a5fdc4dd1a Derry City left back Daniel Lafferty could be on his way to Derby County after it emerged the Championship club have offered the talented defender a trial, according to the Derry Journal. 22 year old Lafferty, who was recently nominated by the PFAI Young Player of the Year award, has had a tremendous season with Derry City in their first season back in the Premier League and the Derry Journal have revealed that the left back could be on his way out of the Brandywell. The former Celtic player had previously been linked with Premiership side Sunderland, where he would have linked up with former Candystripe James McClean, as well as Brighton and Hove Albion, but no move seems to have materialised. Lafferty is a former Northern Ireland under 21 international but has yet to gain senior honours, despite the dearth of left back options in the Northern Ireland squad. [url=http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer_irish/63604/]http://www.sportsnew...er_irish/63604/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorksopRam Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Sounds decent. And there's a 94% chance that he's better than what we've already got at LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Big step up, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Booo we are intersted in a player where no puns are possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rob Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 The headline seems a bit contradictory to the article. By the sounds of it we have just offered him the opportunity of a trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotherhamRam Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I hope people don't start jumping on the band wagon of not championship class. Sunderland in the Summer signed James McClean also from Derry City. When Bruce brought him in the Summer warned fans that this was a signing not for this season but in the future. However his impressive displays in the reserves has seen him promoted to the bench in the premiership. He is a young lad who can develop and probably will not cost a lot but one that could develop for us. Worth a punt as Roberts has may be this yr left in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Booo we are intersted in a player where no puns are possible No puns on the name Lafferty? You must be joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 So does this mean we're not taking Naylor or both ? or is someone having a Lafferty 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Seems like our scouting has stepped up, I am all for this, I am sure there are many gems out there and sounds like he could be one, he can only play whats infront of him, lets see how he does in the trial, lets face it trying to keep jamie ward on a leash isn't an easy job, lets see if he can do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 He's got a weird shaped face, pointy nose and small ears but don't see any harm in giving him a trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 He's got a weird shaped face, pointy nose and small ears but don't see any harm in giving him a trial. I wonder if he weighs the same as a duck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Good cover for Roberts, love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 So does this mean we're not taking Naylor or both ? or is someone having a Lafferty 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> Not a bad try that. I think we will take both. Left back and centre half both young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimacked Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Sounds a decent prospect by the comments on this blog. He has been identified as the best left back in his league this season. Helped Derry win a cup. Daniel Lafferty (Derry City) Narrowly edging out Enda Stevens in the race for the left-back berth, Lafferty has been Derry City’s stand out player this season. With his marauding runs from left back, his ability to cross a ball and his aerial threat from set-plays he has added so much to Derry’s game – not to mention the seven goals he has scored! His presence has undoubtedly aided the form of both James McClean and Stephen McLaughlin, who have both operated from left-midfield for Derry, as his unrivalled stamina allows him to support the winger consistently without neglecting his defensive duties. http://theleagueofirelandblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/sc1-sports-league-of-ireland-team-of.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hopefully this guy don't get injured right away. We could use some players that are fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Will it be that O'Shea lad all over again? Where has he ended up, I know he went to Brum but never did anything there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex W Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Will it be that O'Shea lad all over again? Where has he ended up, I know he went to Brum but never did anything there Went to Brum but was considered too rough around the edges, went to Stevenage and impressed in League Two. He's currently at MK Dons, scored his first goal for them on saturday. He'll be a Championship player in a few years, aslong as he keeps progressing anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothernRam Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 What's wrong with the pitch on Moor Farm? Derby are also taking a look at Derry City left back Daniel Lafferty, a Northern Ireland Under-21 international. The 22-year-old is due to feature for the Reserves but he tweaked a hamstring in training yesterday. http://s017.radikal.ru/i428/1111/e7/af01e9cafbca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 The physio's only looked at him, and he pulled a hammy. FFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 What the heck is going on with these hamstring injuries ? It is unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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