Given he's 22 perhaps intended for u23 ....and a first team squad player?
Welcome aboard Gavin
I think you’ve got yourselves a great signing, and I think he will be a first team player rather than a squad player.
Given he's 22 perhaps intended for u23 ....and a first team squad player?
Welcome aboard Gavin
Crusaders are a Catholic bunch. I’m sure @Ox4Eva will be welcoming him.
Interesting signing. Could be anything at this stage. League 1 will be a hell of a step up though. Hoban didn’t manage it in League 2 so he’ll have to adapt quickly.
David Sloan wasn't a bad player?Ray Gaston
Pat Hoban
Gavin Whyte.
Has to be third time lucky surely!
David Sloan wasn't a bad player?
He was from bangor ni....played for Scunthorpe, OUFC and Walsall....played for the U's between 67 and 73 I think.....decent winger and, if memory serves,scored the winner in a rare (in those days) win over scum .....it mayve been in the league cup when they (scum) were league cup holders?Wee Davey never played outside England. We signed him from somewhere up North, not from NI.
Ah get it!I imagine m'learned Mr Ghost is going for purchased directly from the Irish leagues as opposed to being Northern Irish itself.
Otherwise we could have Jimmy Magic in there, among others.
He was from bangor ni....played for Scunthorpe, OUFC and Walsall....played for the U's between 67 and 73 I think.....decent winger and, if memory serves,scored the winner in a rare (in those days) win over scum .....it mayve been in the league cup when they (scum) were league cup holders?
Some very promising comments from Crusaders fans on Facebook:
You’ve got yourselves a very good player -hard worker and a top lad. He’ll be sorely missed at Crusaders, but delighted for him. Should be an NI international in foreseeable future if you guys treat him right and look after him[emoji6]
Great signing for Oxford. The stand out player in the Irish league
This guy is unreal. A privilege to watch and a great example to junior footballers at Crusaders. Well done Oxford Utd
You all probably don’t know much of Gavin whyte” sir Matt busby quote “ I’ve found you a genius “ well I can tell you Oxford has got one hell of a player from Belfast[emoji108]
He is the best player to have played in the Irish League for 20 years. An absolute gentleman too. Give him a few months to settle into full time football and you’ll have yourselves a star. He’s been amazing to watch these last few years and will be sorely missed at Crusaders, but each and every one of us fans are delighted to see him get his chance. Do yourself proud Gavin!
Yes I was there one of those iconic moments like Joeys goal against BlackpoolIt was Sarge, and they were the holders. One of the most memorable, iconic goals I've ever seen. A diving header from the edge of the penalty area, at the London Rd end with 18,000+ watching on one of those magical night games at the Manor.
I can see it like it was yesterday. Oh how I miss that place..........
He was from bangor ni....played for Scunthorpe, OUFC and Walsall....played for the U's between 67 and 73 I think.....decent winger and, if memory serves,scored the winner in a rare (in those days) win over scum .....it mayve been in the league cup when they (scum) were league cup holders?
A great little header on him, although he was tiny fella he had a leap like a salmon. Him and Kenny Skeen, oh happy memories.It was Sarge, and they were the holders. One of the most memorable, iconic goals I've ever seen. A diving header from the edge of the penalty area, at the London Rd end with 18,000+ watching on one of those magical night games at the Manor.
I can see it like it was yesterday. Oh how I miss that place..........
Or we go about business in the right way and only speak to the player once a deal has been agreed. Crusaders played on 11th, so he would have known Tuesday at the latest as was told at the airport when flying out. You cannot approach another player without first agreeing terms with the selling club. It’s easy to put a negative spin on things but thing you’re barking up the wrong tree here.I’m really pleased to see us sign a player like Gavin. He has pace, scores goals and only a young lad. I hope he settles in Oxford and is exciting to watch. Identifying young talent and helping them make the step up has been good for the club.
A couple of things I picked up from his interview. I don’t think we’ll see him at City today. He says, I can’t wait to come in next week and get started.
Also he only knew about the fact Oxford wanted him two days ago. That says to me we’ve been holding out for another player and he’s gone somewhere else or KR has switched targets. Signing Gavin also doesn’t fit with the statement we’re looking at players at the top end of our pay scale.
Unless perhaps we were alerted to him whilst we were on tour?
That’s not true. Firstly I’m not trying to put a negative spin on anything just my thoughts from his interview. Plus clouds and silver lining, he might turn out to be the best player we’ve had in years.Or we go about business in the right way and only speak to the player once a deal has been agreed. Crusaders played on 11th, so he would have known Tuesday at the latest as was told at the airport when flying out. You cannot approach another player without first agreeing terms with the selling club. It’s easy to put a negative spin on things but thing you’re barking up the wrong tree here.
That’s not true. Firstly I’m not trying to put a negative spin on anything just my thoughts from his interview. Plus clouds and silver lining, he might turn out to be the best player we’ve had in years.
You do not need to agree terms before talking to a player. You just need permission to talk to them. The deal includeding fees, wages etc is then sorted out. Ive know players that have agreed to sign for another club but the two clubs cannot agree a fee and it breaks down.
He says the moment I knew Oxford were interested I knew I wanted to come here. Also I was waiting for the plane when I found out.
Seriously the transfer window has been open all this time and and it’s taken all this time to sort out this deal? Doubtful.
Firstly I’m not trying to put a negative spin on anything.
Seriously the transfer window has been open all this time and and it’s taken all this time to sort out this deal? Doubtful.
Not sure there is anything to be negative about here.