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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Kerry release player four days after transfer over 'values and principles' issue
Kerry FC have released a player just four days after signing him, saying his 'values and principles didn't match the standards of the club.' Colin Healy's side announced the intriguing signing of Shane Maroodza on Friday, and the Zimbabwe international even started in their 3-0 loss to UCD. The 21-year-old looked like a good get for the side, having been a part of Huddersfield's setup and picked in the Zimbabwe squad for their World Cup qualifiers. But in a shock announcement, Maroodza and goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy have been released by the club. In a short statement released on Tuesday evening, the club said: "Mathyas Randriamamy and Shane Maroodza have been released from Kerry FC. Unfortunately, their values and principles didn't match the standards of the club." Randriamamy came through the ranks at PSG and featured on their substitutes bench for a number of Champions League games. Kerry currently sit in ninth place of the First Division Table, having slumped in form and lost their last five league games. The club have been busy since the release of players, signing three players on Tuesday evening.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Kerry FC release two players due to 'values and principles not matching club standards'
Intrigue surrounds the abrupt departure of two players from Colin Healy's Kerry FC, one of whom was signed only five days ago. Both goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy and defender Shane Maroodza have been released by the First Division club with a brief, curious statement. 'Unfortunately, their values and principles didn't match the standards of the club,' a message on the Twitter account read. Kerry FC opted to disable the comments facility under the message. It's understood the incident that triggered the parting of ways occurred outside of club activities. Zimbabwe international Maroodza (21) made his one and only appearance for the Kingdom on the day he was announced, Friday's 3-0 home defeat to UCD. 'He has been in training with us for the last few weeks and has been really good around the group, and has fit in really well,' Healy had said. 'He comes with some fantastic experience, from his time with Huddersfield and, of course, making his international debut with Zimbabwe. Hopefully, he enjoys his time here in Kerry.' Mathyas Randriamamy joined Kerry within a week of the season kicking off in February. Hailed as a goalkeeper who graduated through the Paris Saint-Germain system, working with Kylian Mbappé, Neymar and Angel Di Maria was cited. He had been a substitute goalkeeper for three Champions League matches of the current holders, including the semi-final defeat to Manchester City.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Cork City confirm Cathal O'Sullivan ruled out for the season with ACL injury
Cork City winger Cathal O'Sullivan has been ruled out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The 18-year-old previously damaged his ACL in 2023. 'We are all absolutely gutted for Cathal to have suffered this injury,' said Cork City manager Gerard Nash. 'As everybody knows, he is a really talented player with a very promising future, so this is a big setback for him, but we will all rally around him and support him. I have no doubt that he will come back stronger from this, and we will all support him in doing so.' READ MORE O'Sullivan had interest from clubs in England and Europe before sustaining the initial knee injury over two years ago. The Republic of Ireland under-21 international was expected to move abroad when his contracted ended in December. Meanwhile, Kerry FC have released goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy and defender Shane Maroodza. 'Unfortunately, their values and principles didn't match the standards of the club,' a short club statement read. Randriamamy, who came through the Paris Saint-Germain academy, started the last three games for Colin Healy's side after being signed in February. Maroodza only arrived in Kerry on July 25th before making his debut in last Friday's 3-0 loss to UCD at Mounthawk Park.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry FC sensationally dispense with services of player less than a week after signing him
Kerry FC sensationally dispense with services of player less than a week after signing him The Zimbabwean international and goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy have left the club with immediate effect Shane Maroodza who has sensationally been let go by Kerry FC less than a week after signing him Damian Stack Kerryman Today at 19:20 Kerry FC have quite remarkably and sensationally dispensed with the services of Shane Maroodza less than a week after signing him.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Nine man Kerry taught a lesson by Students as UCD bolster play-off hopes
SSE Airtricity First Division: Kerry FC 0 UCD 3 (Behan 25', Raggett 45+3', Brennan 54') UCD bolstered their League of Ireland First Division playoff hopes with a comfortable victory over nine-man Kerry FC in Mounthawk Park on Friday evening. Brookwell was given his marching orders in the opening minutes of the game, which gave the Students a comfortable training-like session of attack versus defence during which Raggett, Beahan and Brennan all capitalised on. Luke Palmer was shown a second yellow card deep into injury time. The only positive for Kerry was the pre-match announcement of a new signing. Full-back Maroodza arrived after a period with Huddersfield Town in the UK. The result was set in stone just seven minutes into the game. Kerry made what was pre-match an already difficult task near impossible when Niall Brookwell was shown a straight red card. A long ball forward from UCD saw Adam Brennan get to the ball first ahead of Brookwell, who committed to the challenge and caught Brennan up high and late, enough for Robert Dowling to reach for his back pocket. The Students ramped up the pressure in the aftermath and after a number of blocked shots, eventually broke the deadlock at the halfway mark of the first half. The goal came from a perfectly weighted through ball from Brian McManus which found Ciaran Behan in behind all alone, who still had work to do but touched past the onrushing Kerry keeper and tapped home into a gaping net. UCD doubled their lead with the last kick of the first half. Just as Kerry thought they might get to reset at the break, Adam Brennan got to the end-line and drove a low cross across the face of goal which Raggett was able to tap in for his fifth of the season. Adam Brennan turned from provider to goalscorer for the third just 10 minutes into the second half after latching onto a long through ball from Clancy from the back before producing a sublime dinked finish over Randrianmamy who was left in no-man's land. Substitute Luke Palmer rounded off the miserable night for the home side by picking up his second yellow card in the second minute of injury time. A good night for William O'Connor's men was made even better with Wexford falling to defeat away to Dundalk, which gives UCD a nine-point cushion inside the playoff bubble. KERRY FC: Mathyas Randrianmamy; Kevin Williams, Niall Brookwell, Chris McQueen, Shane Maroodza; Carl Mujaguzi, Ronan Teahan; Sean McGrath; Joe Adams, Robbie Cleary, Daniel Okwute Subs: Samuel Aladesanusi for Robbie Cleary (14), Oran Crowe for Carl Mujaguzi (HT), Luke Palmer for Sean McGrath (HT). Sean O'Connell for Shane Maroodza (60), Arran Healy for Joe Adams (75) UCD: Dara Kavanagh; Brian McManus, Carl Lennox, Eanna Clancy, Adam Wells; Adam Brennan, Ciaran Beahan; Michael McCullagh, Adam Verdon, Michael Raggett; Jake Doyle Subs: Ryan McBrearty for Adam Verdon (64), Hugh Smith for Michael Raggett (64), Odhran McLaughlin for Ciaran Beahan (77), Sean Mackey for Carl Lennox(78) Referee: Robert Dowling (Kildare)
