Ex-LOI abroad

[thischarmingman]

Much point in having an ex-LOI players in the Premiership thread, or is it all covered in Ireland forum?

Connor Sammon on for Wigan v Norwich now

Stephen Ward's scored for Wolves:

Michel Salgado hacks Matt Jarvis down in the box for a definite penalty - but Paul Robinson pulls off a fine stop to push Kevin Doyle's penalty away from goal. From that save, however, the ball is returned into the area with interest and Stephen Ward latches on to a half clearance with a slap volley into the corner. Advantage Wolves.

Wes Hoolahan's gone and done it for Norwich.

This afternoon is shaping up to have it all - we now have a keeper gaff to add to the melting pot. Steve Morison gets clear down the Wigan left but his cross looks to have been claimed by Latics keeper Ali Al Habsi, only for the ball to slip out of his hands, allowing Wes Hoolahan to slam home.

[total hoofball]

Wes Hoolahan should've made his Premiership debut 6/7 years ago

Better late than ever. Always a class act

[SkStu]

Noel Hunt grabbed Readings opener today.

[Stevo Da Gull]

Wes Hoolahan should've made his Premiership debut 6/7 years ago

Better late than ever. Always a class act

Completely agree, I'm surprised it's taken this long for him to get there.

[Dodge]

Noel Hunt grabbed Readings opener today.

Yeah, no point in keeping it restricted to English premiership. We've had an exLOI thread before...

Keith Fahey scored for Birmingham today too

[outspoken]

Dave Mooney made his Leyton Orient debut yesterday in a 1-0 defeat for the O's

[KianD]

Gary Dicker effectively ensured Brighton won against Portsmouth.

[fionnsci]

Kevin Doyle missed a penalty only for Stephen Ward to knock in the rebound. LOI double team....

[Mr Maroon]

It was a great volley by Ward.

[Mr Maroon]

Shane Long equalises against Manchester Utd.

[pineapple stu]

Gary Dicker effectively ensured Brighton won against Portsmouth.

Brighton forum raving about him afterwards, though against that saying that he was poor to average in the first game. But it'll take a bit of time for him to step up to the new level I'm sure. Two ex-Students in the Premier next season?

Edit - my favourite quote -

Basically Gary Dicker is one the classiest and most intelligent players to have ever worn the stripes. He has had, by his standards, an average start to the season but I knew that he is so good it will just be a case of getting upto speed with Championship football especially as he has not played at this level before.

Go on Gaz! And in Ireland's weakest position too...

[legendz]

Yeah, no point in keeping it restricted to English premiership. We've had an exLOI thread before...

Keith Fahey scored for Birmingham today too

Some should change the thread title to Ex-LoI abroad or something so...

It good to see players go on from the league and do well in their careers. Just a shame Ireland's clubs didn't bet more money for some of the talent that left on the cheap.

[outspoken]

Some should change the thread title to Ex-LoI abroad or something so...

It good to see players go on from the league and do well in their careers. Just a shame Ireland's clubs didn't bet more money for some of the talent that left on the cheap.

Even more of a shame we dont have the money to keep such amazing players

[Martinho II]

ex longford town player Danny Spiller scored for Gillingham on saturday!

[outspoken]

ex longford town player Danny Spiller scored for Gillingham on saturday!

What year was he with Town?

[Dodge]

On the subject of LOI abroad Ryan Guy is settling in with the New England Revolution;
http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news...y-returns-home

Time for a list?

[Hairy Bowsie]

This list i put together on Shelsweb, covers English league and Scotland. I'm missing some so feel free to add to it.

Premiership

Stephen Ward - Wolves (Ex-Bohs)
Kevin Doyle - Wolves (Ex-Cork)
Matt Doherty - Wolves (Ex-Bohs)
James McClean - Sunderland (Ex-Derry)
Brad Jones - Liverpool (Ex-Shels)
Brian Murphy - QPR (Ex-Bohs)
Seamus Coleman - Everton (Ex-Sligo)
Conor Sammon - Wigan (Ex-UCD/Derry)
Wes Hoolahan - Norwich (Ex-Shels)
Shane Long - WBA (Ex-Cork)

Championship

Keith Fahey - Birmingham (Ex-Pats)
Roy O'Donovan - Coventry (Ex-Cork)
Paul Keegan - Doncaster (Ex-Bohs/Drogs)
Noel Hunt - Reading (Ex-Shams)
David Forde - Millwall (Ex-Derry)
Gary Dicker - Brighton (Ex-UCD)
Colin Healy - Ipswich (Ex-Cork)
Gary Deegan - Coventry (Ex-Shels/Bohs)

League 1

Paddy Madden - Carlisle (Ex-Bohs)
John O'Flynn - Exeter (Ex-Cork)
Shaun Williams - MK Dons (Ex-Drogs/Dundalk)
Jay O'Shea - MK Dons (Ex-Galway)
Dave Mooney - Leyton Orient (Ex-Cork/Longford)
Mark McChrystal - Tranmere (Ex-Derry)
Dave McAllister - Sheff. Utd (Ex-Shels/Pats)
Seamus Conneely - Sheff. Utd (ex-Galway United)
Stephen Quinn - Sheff. Utd (Ex-Pats)
Niall McGinn - Brentford (Ex-Derry) On loan from Celtic
Darren Murphy - Stevenage (Ex-Cobh)

League 2

Tadgh Purcell - Northampton (Ex-Shams)
Alan Bennett - Cheltenham (Ex-Cork)
Kevin Long - Accrington (Ex-Cork) On loan from Burnley

Scotland

Sean Dillon - Dundee Utd (Ex-Shels/Longford)
Paddy McCourt - Celtic (Ex-Derry/Shams)
Richie Foran - ICT (Ex-Shels)
Graham Gartland - St Johnstone (Ex-Drogs)
James Chambers - Hamilton (Ex-Shels/Rovers)
Alan Mannus - St Johnstone (Ex-Rovers)
Daryl Murphy - Celtic (Ex-Waterford)

USA - MLS
Ryan Guy - New England Revolution (ex-Pats)
Chris Konopka - New York Red Bulls (ex-Waterford/Bohs/Fingal)

[pineapple stu]

Tadhg Purcell is ex UCD too (only ever made the bench, but want to see us mentioned again!)

Anyone have a lit of those playing in Australia? Must be a fair few ex LoI out there.

[cornflakes]

Shane Robinson at FC Haka in Finland too, found this video of him playing over there

[Dodge]

Can add Stephen Quinn (Sheffield Utd - ex Pats) to the League 1 list

USA - MLS
Ryan guy - New England Revolution (ex-Pats)
Chris Konopka - New York Red Bulls (ex-waterford/Bohs/Fingal)