Greg Cunningham D Galway Utd b.1991

[BonnieShels]

Yeah, he was talking about that in the interview saying how he loved playing against Manning.

[DannyInvincible]

Dave Seddon, who covers Preston North End on behalf of the Lancashire Evening Post, spoke to Balls.ie on the surprise of Preston fans at the exclusion of Greg Cunningham from the latest international squad, especially in light of Robbie Brady's absence through suspension: https://www.balls.ie/football/greg-cunningham-361132


We thought he would probably get a call up. Even in the provisional squad. Greg has been superb since he came to Preston, and was an under the radar signing when we signed him: he arrived as a free transfer from Bristol City. No one knew a great deal about him, he hadn't played a great deal for Bristol.

But I was doing the stats today, at Preston he has made something like 78 starts, and has never been on the bench; he's been Mr. Consistent. He was our Player of the Year last year, and he is in the running again this year.

While I wouldn't expect him to go into the Ireland squad as first choice, we thought that he would get a chance to be around the squad and show what he can do. Roy Keane has been to Deepdale to watch him and the other Irish lads, as has Steve Guppy. So we're just a bit surprised.

Gavin Cooney of Balls.ie suggests that Cunningham may have missed out due to being selected on the right of defence for Preston and playing poorly during a game that happened to be watched by Martin O'Neill:


Cunningham has mainly played as the left-back of a flat back four for Preston this season, although recent injuries forced him to briefly migrate to the opposite side: he played at right-back for a half against QPR and started the following game against Fulham in that position. He struggled somewhat, however, and reverted to left-back for the second half. Martin O'Neill was in the crowd that day, which perhaps explains why Cunningham will spend the forthcoming break at Preston's training ground.

[tetsujin1979]

Feared the worst when I saw he was taken off early today: https://twitter.com/pnefc/status/854005455504408577

The gaffer has confirmed that Greg Cunningham has fractured his leg and will miss the rest of the season. More to follow.

[Stuttgart88]

Ah Jesus that's terrible

[liamoo11]

Suggestion seems to be it's his fibula cause he played on/tried to play on. That wood b a good result

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Suggestion seems to be it's his fibula cause he played on/tried to play on. That wood b a good result

Some constitution to play on with an injury like that..

[IsMiseSean]

Preston hoping to have him back for pre-season.
Injury update (http://www.pnefc.net/news/article/2016-17/pne-manager-simon-grayson-on-greg-cunningham-and-tom-clarkes-injuries-3679559.aspx)

[liamoo11]

Some constitution to play on with an injury like that..

It's not that impressive to be fair. Your fibula has very little weight-bearing requirements . It wouldn't b that uncommon for lads to play on a good bit. Hopefully he gets chance with us in the world cup warm up friendlies in November

[Charlie Darwin]

Liamoo11: "Soft Cunningham only plays on for a couple of minutes with minor leg break"

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Linked with Cardiff.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cardiff-city-targeting-preston-north-13054632

[tetsujin1979]

Cunningham's recovered from the fracture and is back in training ahead of the new season, interview on Preston's site here: https://www.pnefc.net/news/2017/july/greg-on-new-chapter-for-the-club/

[Charlie Darwin]

I was about to say that was a very quick recovery and then I remembered Liamoo saying he should have carried on until full time.

[liamoo11]

I was about to say that was a very quick recovery and then I remembered Liamoo saying he should have carried on until full time.

Yeah I was a bit harsh in retrospect. Karma got me a few weeks ago so Im suitably chastened!

[youngirish]

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-line-up-swoop-13484417

[irishfan86]

If Cardiff swoops in for Cunningham the benefit for us could be that Kevin O'Connor will have a better chance at getting on the field for Preston at left fullback.

[liamoo11]

If Cardiff swoops in for Cunningham the benefit for us could be that Kevin O'Connor will have a better chance at getting on the field for Preston at left fullback.

Yes hopefully he goes very difficult to see o Connor getting any games otherwise

[IsMiseSean]

If Cunningham leaves, Preston will bring in another LB.

[liamoo11]

If Cunningham leaves, Preston will bring in another LB.
Well if that's true o Connor is in a tough situation

[IsMiseSean]

This lad has horrible luck.
Cunningham ruled out for extended period/ (https://www.pnefc.net/news/2017/august/greg-cunningham-ruled-out-for-extended-period/)

[liamoo11]

This lad has horrible luck.
Cunningham ruled out for extended period/ (https://www.pnefc.net/news/2017/august/greg-cunningham-ruled-out-for-extended-period/)

Pity he hadn't got his big move first

[Olé Olé]

They don't opt for O'Connor to replace him either. He's on the bench today.

Only starter is Maguire who is down for an assist for the opening goal of the match. Aboy Seani.

[liamoo11]

They don't opt for O'Connor to replace him either. He's on the bench today.

Only starter is Maguire who is down for an assist for the opening goal of the match. Aboy Seani.

What's the story with horgan? Hasn't started any league games and not on bench today. Was he injured in preseason ?

[IsMiseSean]

What's the story with horgan? Hasn't started any league games and not on bench today. Was he injured in preseason ?

He's been on the bench for all the other games this season.
Simon Grayson leaving might not help the LOI contingent there, even though it's good to see Maguire start today.

[Olé Olé]

PNE fans on their forum seem to have been happy with Maguire today. "Excellent" was on poster's conclusion and there are a few more positive comments.

Apparently the stand-in for Cunningham did well too so that's O'Connor gathering splinters for a while. That said, the Championship has such a hectic schedule that he will get his chance.

[IsMiseSean]

Apparently the stand-in for Cunningham did well too so that's O'Connor gathering splinters for a while. That said, the Championship has such a hectic schedule that he will get his chance.

Was Cunningham's stand-in the young lad Josh Earl? I haven't seen the game so I don't know who started LB.

[Olé Olé]

Was Cunningham's stand-in the young lad Josh Earl? I haven't seen the game so I don't know who started LB.

Apparently so, yes.

[Philly]

Being heavily linked with newly-promoted Cardiff: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44380823

[DeLorean]

That would be ideal for Cunningham and perhaps Kevin O'Connor too.

[DeLorean]

Signs for Cardiff - https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/2018/june/done-deal--greg-cunningham-signs-for-city/

[Olé Olé]

Some sources saying the fee will be £4m.

Delighted to see him get to the Premier League. Hopefully this will allow him to mount a serious challenge to Stephen Ward.

We very well potentially could have 5 full-backs starting in the Premier League come August; Coleman, Christie and Doherty on the right and Cunningham and Ward on the left.

[DeLorean]

Embarrassment of riches, Olé. :D

That would be super though, delighted with this transfer. Hopefully Kevin O'Connor gets a shot with Preston now too.

[samhaydenjr]

Some sources saying the fee will be £4m.

Delighted to see him get to the Premier League. Hopefully this will allow him to mount a serious challenge to Stephen Ward.

We very well potentially could have 5 full-backs starting in the Premier League come August; Coleman, Christie and Doherty on the right and Cunningham and Ward on the left.

Amazing to think that just over a year ago our list of active Premier League defenders consisted of Coleman, O'Shea (nearing the end of his career) and Ward. If things go according to plan, next season it looks like we'll have nine (with the possibility of Masterson joining them).

[tetsujin1979]

Our for the rest of the season with an ACL tear
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[IsMiseSean]

This lad has horrible luck.
Cunningham ruled out for extended period/ (https://www.pnefc.net/news/2017/august/greg-cunningham-ruled-out-for-extended-period/)

And again.

[tetsujin1979]

Playing for Cardiff U23s today
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[Colbert Report]

When was the last time this guy played for us?

[tetsujin1979]

February 2013, 2-0 win against Poland: https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-start-2013-with-a-win-over-poland

[Fixer82]

Is he injured? Is it not a bit unusual calling up a RB as a replacement for a LB (Cyrus for Stevens)?

[tetsujin1979]

Yeah, hamstring injury - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54616061

Greg has had a scan. He is going to be out for four to six weeks. We are certainly not going to see Greg this side of the (November) international break, which we expected.
Should be back around the end of November

[Bielsa´s irish]

he played extremely well in a high-impact and decisive match, in a position on the pitch where he is an expert, and the Republic needs a valid option.

[tetsujin1979]

Cardiff lost 2-0

[Eirambler]

Scores for Preston with a quality finish off a good cross field ball from Alan Browne.

Good to see him back and playing well.

[irishfan86]

I haven’t been his biggest fan but that was a hell of a goal. Nice ball by Brown as well to set him up. Nice to see a few Irish guys playing together in a decent squad.

[Bielsa´s irish]

injuries have blocked him from being the new Jim Beglin

[seanfhear]

injuries have blocked him from being the new Jim Beglin
Serious injury blocked Jim Beglin from being Jim Beglin the top class footballer.

[Demesne Lad]

Just the third start in 2023/4 for Cunningham tonight, on the left of a back three for Preston v Southampton.

[Demesne Lad]

Started again v Hull City, but off injured after 32 minutes.

[pineapple stu]

Released by Preston after a season mostly spent on the bench. Think he's unlucky not to have been capped more than four times, especially with our weakness at left-back in the last few years. Unlucky with injury too at times, which didn't help,

[JR89]

Has signed for Galway United.

[Diggs246]

Played the best part of a full season in the premier league and wasn't nearly good enough