Cillian Sheridan

[eaststand85]

Got his first goals for St. Johnstone last night:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/8516627.stm

[Charlie Darwin]

Looks like Gartland played well too, judging by the report and scoreline.

[backstothewall]

His hold up play for the 1st and 3rd were great too. Particularly the 1st.

Would have been good to give him the penalty at the end, and let him get his hatrick. It was 4-1 at that stage and hibs were down to 10.

Good goal for Stokes as well, though Gartland won't hbe happy with this defending on it.

[yapster]

I don't see Sheridan making it sadly but Stokes is doing the right things this season

[SkStu]

scored the opener against Rangers tonight - St. Johnstone currently leading 3-1.


6:46 GOAL - Cillian Sheridan:
St Johnstone 1 - 0 Rangers Cillian Sheridan finds the net with a goal from the edge of the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. St Johnstone 1-0 Rangers.


edit: more on the goal from the match report.
Danny Grainger's long ball down the inside-left channel dropped over the shoulder of Sheridan and the striker's whipped shot across goal hit both posts before nestling in the net.

[Stevo Da Gull]

That was some goal I thought. Don't think he's near the Ireland squad, but it's good for him to get going this season.

EDIT: Removed the word "finally" from the last sentence. Didn't realise he had just turned 21.

[tetsujin1979]

first two goals (including Sheridan's) here: http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=rw1nkg&s=5

[DeLorean]

Some strike in fairness, he must have seriously enjoyed that one. Crazy result just a week after Celtic's mauling.

[Straightstory]

Fabulous goal. Pity Gartland wasn't playing.

[Junior]

Fabulous goal. Pity Gartland wasn't playing.

Yeah he was on the bench against Celtic a few weeks ago. Not sure if he features much in the first 11?

EDIT: Gartland that is.....

[tetsujin1979]

Yeah he was on the bench against Celtic a few weeks ago. Not sure if he features much in the first 11?

EDIT: Gartland that is.....
Gartland's stats for the season


Home Away Total
Starting Player Starts 11 14 25
Completed Games 11 12 23
Substitutions 0 2 2
Substitute Player Started On Bench 2 1 3
Introductions 0 0 0
Unused Substitute 2 1 3
Goals Goals 1 1 2
Penalties 0 0 0
Total Scored 1 1 2
Own Goals 0 0 0
Discipline Bookings 3 4 7
Sendings Off 1 0 1

played every game up until the end of January, apart from a 3 game suspension, but he's only started four games since

I'm working on getting the Irish Abroad site running again after a pretty horrendous failure, but it's a slow process with a whole bunch of other stuff taking priority at the moment

[seanfhear]

first two goals (including Sheridan's) here: http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=rw1nkg&s=5
That goal is so good that even after watching the replay numerous times I am not too sure if the ball went high into the net or low into the net (could be my eyesight though)

Cilian, you have to give the goalkeeper a fighting chance these trick shots are just not fair:D

[Acornvilla]

definitely low :)

[Junior]

Subbed off tonight around the 65 minute mark, in a relatively poor game against Dundee Utd. He didnt do much to be honest, a tame left peg effort from just inside the box and some decent hold up play / channel running but nothing to write home about.

Jon Daly bagged another though, with a bullet header.

Dundee Utd won 1-0

[Irish_Praha]

He scored a brace today.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/scottishpremier/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/10/04/11/manual_142421.html&TEAMHD=scotspremiership
Good to see that he doesn't just rely on his height to score goals. A target man that can score with his feet too would be a welcome addition to the Irish squad. Early days yet but at least he is starting to score a few and hopefully he'll develop enough over the next 2-3 seasons to be considered international standard.

Anyone know if he's said anything about a return to Celtic next season or if they plan on loaning him out again?
We will probaby have to wait and see who gets the Celtic job first.

[Junior]

Anyone know if he's said anything about a return to Celtic next season or if they plan on loaning him out again?
We will probaby have to wait and see who gets the Celtic job first.

Exactly! After yesterdays result (loss to Ross County in the semi final of the cup) I think much of the positive vibes amongst the fans about Lennon getting the job will disappear and the overriding thoughts of him being a good Celtic guy but not ready to become manager will rise to the surface again.

Sheridan in the past has given out the standard response ...."enjoying his time on loan, getting games under his belt but hopes to get back to Celtic and stake his claim for a first team spot"

The problem with all these changes in Management is the risk that he might fall through the cracks and doesnt quite get the break he maybe deserves. If he's talented enough (and thats still a question for me) he'll get a chance somewhere if not Celtic.

[Junior]

In fact, comments pretty much as I posted above in this short interview after his last game.

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/scotland/scotfoot/scotfoot_20100411-1845a.mp3

From 10:40 to 13:00

[Charlie Darwin]

Odd one - linked with CSKA Sofia.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/8753181.stm

[outspoken]

Odd one - linked with CSKA Sofia.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/8753181.stm

That would be a very strange and risky move imo because if he flopped over there it would be very hard to get back to a club like Celtic. Young players like that usually find places like Bulgaria very very hard to settle in.

[Stuttgart88]

I'm surprised that Sheridan seemed to rank ahead of Best in Trap's thinking in May.

[outspoken]

I'm surprised that Sheridan seemed to rank ahead of Best in Trap's thinking in May.

well that was only an experimental squad in fairness and Sheridan is a good young talent and prospect so why not....

[Stuttgart88]

yeah, maybe Trap has already seen enough of Best to know what he can do, but he's been conservative in his experimentation to date, if you know what I mean. I'm sure Stokes would have warranted a look ahead of Sheridan, given that Folan & Best are probably ahead of Sheridan in the "big centre forward" role, and another style of player could have been introduced.

[Charlie Darwin]

Apparently Sheridan had a decent game at left-full against Seattle Sounders tonight.

[irishfan86]

Apparently Sheridan had a decent game at left-full against Seattle Sounders tonight.

Stephen Ward Pt. 2?

[aidinho]

Apparently Sheridan had a decent game at left-full against Seattle Sounders tonight.
He played up front mate and he was murder, I reckon he will be loaned out again because hes just not up to it for Celtic.

Watch out for Graham Carey he is a class act and I think hes an Irish lad too, just signed a new contract for us then got loaned out to some ****ty championship team.

PS. his free kicks are Ronaldoesqe and just scored wan the other day for his new team. still only 20 or something I think.

[endabob1]

Linked with a move to CSKA Sofia
http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/celtic/187951-cska-sofia-waiting-on-celtic-striker-sheridans-answer/

Which seems a strange link

[Ceirtlis]

From BBC Sport, rumours

Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan has been given until Friday evening to make a decision on whether to join CSKA Sofia after the Bulgarians said they had agreed a fee with the Glasgow club. (Daily Record)

Would be an interesting move to say the least. Dont think he is up to a whole lot from when I have seen him to be honest.

[Ceirtlis]

[QUOTE=aidinho;1378153]
Watch out for Graham Carey he is a class act and I think hes an Irish lad too, just signed a new contract for us then got loaned out to some ****ty championship team.
[QUOTE]

He is Irish alright. Was on loan to Bohemians last season.

[irishultra]

and he wasnt very good either. sheridan is rubbish, never good enough for ireland b squad let alone a first 1

[SkStu]

no IU, he had some excellent games for Bohs even though his attitude wasnt always great (believed himself too good for LOI). Pat wanted to sign him on an extension and Celtic agreed but the FAI placed us on a transfer embargo so it didnt materialise. He could have made the difference against Salzburg at home last season.

[Charlie Darwin]

Played at centre-half against Lincoln today according to this report:

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/10/07/24/SOCCER_Celtic_Friendly.html

I bet Chris Sutton loved that.

[Charlie Darwin]

He's flown to Sofia for talks according to one Scottish newspaper:

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=news&cd=1&ved=0CCEQqQIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsport.scotsman.com%2Fviewarticle. aspx%3Fsectionid%3D6980%26articleid%3D6450705&ei=IcdUTM-CGZCV4gbK-ImmBQ&usg=AFQjCNEJR2eUDWKbgl5-F6jGqvd_FnAc2w&sig2=o_gC7IYhMFrKkTnUEDtrPw

[Predator]

That'd be an interesting move. Not sure if Sheridan's ready for the senior Ireland side yet, so maybe a couple of years' experience at a 'top' European side will benefit him. For such a big lad, he seems to have trouble holding the ball up. Hopefully he's working on that.

[SolitudeRed]

Strange move indeed if he does end up at CSKA Sofia. He'll need to hone his Diving skills if he does end up at CSKA if their performance against us the other day was anything to go by.

[irishultra]

can he warrant a place in the ireland team playing in bulgaria?

[Colbert Report]

Why not?

[Sullivinho]

I'm still wondering how/why the Bulgarians singled Sheridan out. If nothing else, you'd think a few Bulgarian versions of Cillian already exist over there!

He'll need to be scoring and impressing regularly to remain a squad option.

[tetsujin1979]

CSKA Sofia manager quits: http://fourfourtwo.com/news/restofeurope/61278/default.aspx

[Junior]

Thats not great. Only been there since May as well. Probably not even there for Cillians first days training!! As if the future wouldnt have been tricky enough, be interesting to see how this unfolds......

[geysir]

I hope Celtic have cashed the cheque.

[aidinho]

He played up front mate and he was murder, I reckon he will be loaned out again because hes just not up to it for Celtic.

Watch out for Graham Carey he is a class act and I think hes an Irish lad too, just signed a new contract for us then got loaned out to some ****ty championship team.

PS. his free kicks are Ronaldoesqe and just scored wan the other day for his new team. still only 20 or something I think.

told yous Sheridan was murder. but Carey does look like an excellent prospect though.

[Junior]

Aye ya did that and what has happened to prove you right?

You also said Daryl 'who'da fcuk is he' Murphy wasnae cellic class.....oh no..wait a minute, after ten minutes in a preseason friendly it was Daryl 'I like the look of his jib - cellic to the core' Murphy....full circle....nope he is now definitely $hite again.

As Jim Craig would say - yer a bampot laddie!

[geysir]

You can talk the lingo, Junior?

[Junior]

I have a CD in the car - Its coming on nicely (nae bad) don't you think?;)

[geysir]

Sounds just like the real thing.

[Charlie Darwin]

Every time aidinho posts I'm reminded of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZlhbzY-GQs

[Predator]

I thought it was going to be more like this :o :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4yeqSgNxiE&feature=related

[Closed Account]

Came on after 55 minutes tonight against TNS

[Irish_Praha]

Shades of Keane to Inter, hope the new manager will give him a chance (assuming the new manger still has to be appointed)

[rebelmusic]

Has been called in for the international games

http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6341897,00.html