Irish Abroad 2012/2013

[Charlie Darwin]

Kyle, plus the double-barrelled thing tends to be more a feature of the second generation over there than it is here. Just some irrational assumptions on my part.

[Irwin3]

Fair enough. Kyle is a Scots-gaelic name derived from caol and is more frequent in Ulster than Scotland, as a surname at least. Had to look up his other name. Callan is most frequent in Donegal, Monaghan, Louth and Meath. McFadden of course is most frequent in Donegal. Haven't noticed the double-barrelled thing myself. The only people I know with it are English who've had it for generations.

[liamoo11]

http://www.fai.ie/international/youth-teams/under-18/103227-doolin-announces-u18-squad-for-uk-training-camp.html under 18 squad named. That mason watkins is presumably the lad who was at villa

[tetsujin1979]

Cork born, USA U20 midfielder Shane O'Neill interviewed on balls.ie: http://balls.ie/football/shane-oneill-interview/
Doesn't sound too pushed about playing for Ireland, but I wish him luck with the States.

[Irwin3]

Presumably O'Neill is another who qualifies through the statute black hole through gaining citizenship as a minor which presumably FIFA count as a permanent nationality.

[Olé Olé]

The best part of that interview is that he's Maurice Fitzgerald's nephew. I expect he's a free kick specialist.

[liamoo11]

young bonham on for watford

[Closed Account]

Poor young bonham. Horrible start to his senior career. At fault for two goals supposedly as hull get promoted.

[DannyInvincible]

Just caught the end of it. He palmed a light chip that should have been relatively easy to deal with over his head and back into the goal. The Watford defence were nowhere to be seen, mind, as they pushed for a winner to win them promotion.

[liamoo11]

He hasnt been involved with us for a few years I think. he would be in the under 21 group now along with mcdermot and mccarey I suppose. Hopefully he gets the run for the playoffs.I wonder will they be able to bring in an emergency loan keeper considering the circumstances hopefully not for bonhams sake

[tetsujin1979]

John O'Sullivan came off the bench for Blackburn today to make his league debut

[liamoo11]

adam evans released unfortunately by burnley

[tetsujin1979]

Gary O'Neil has been released by Wolves and will sign for Port Vale

[liamoo11]

some lads released/out of contract/available
adam rooney
matt harriott sheff utd
ritchie branagan bury
john mccrath
gavin holohan hull
shane o connor ipswich
dylan mcglade middlesboro lovely footballer missed lots of time with bad knee injury i think
shane fagan coventry he seemed to b at stoke for the last few months dont know if he signed for them longterm?
leon mcsweeney
james daly qpr

[Bungle]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8700915/Transfer-news-Championship-sides-chasing-Crawley-defender-Mark-Connolly

Good to see Mark seems to be doing very well.

[Olé Olé]

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/10411822.McCann_set_to_leave_Burnley_for_free/?ref=nt

Looks like Chris McCann is on his way out of Burnley. This article mentions Norwich, Blackpool and Celtic as potential moves. He's not exactly a prospect anymore and will turn 26 in the summer. This could be a crucial move in his career.

[Charlie Darwin]

some lads released/out of contract/available
adam rooney
matt harriott sheff utd
ritchie branagan bury
john mccrath
gavin holohan hull
shane o connor ipswich
dylan mcglade middlesboro lovely footballer missed lots of time with bad knee injury i think
shane fagan coventry he seemed to b at stoke for the last few months dont know if he signed for them longterm?
leon mcsweeney
james daly qpr
Shane O'Connor's been out of contract since he left Shamrock Rovers in November. He seems to have a problem with his attitude.

[Bungle]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2323987/Chelsea-2-Norwich-3-agg-2-4--Match-report-Canaries-win-FA-Youth-Cup.html
Good to see McFadden with the FA Youth Cup.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2324042/Sean-McGinty-player-shown-Manchester-United-exit-door-Sir-Alex-Ferguson--Charles-Sale.html?ICO=most_read_module
Not such good news regarding McGinty.

[drummerboy]

Gary Dicker has been released by Brighton. Guy Poyet suspended also, wonder where he is off to.

[SkStu]

Would Everton be possible? Have to say it crossed my mind when I read the story...

[liamoo11]

michael harriman getting a game for qpr. Hopefully he might be a regular in the championship

[tetsujin1979]

Conor Wilkinson signing for Bolton Wanderers: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8714128/

[Charlie Darwin]

Benfica? Didn't hear about that. He's rated as a good prospect in Football Manager, if that means anything. Good to see him and Cian Bolger at Bolton under Freedman - he's got a positive philosophy about football.

[liamoo11]

Conor Wilkinson signing for Bolton Wanderers: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8714128/

Did he turn down a pro contract at millwall or did they let him go?

[Olé Olé]

Did he turn down a pro contract at millwall or did they let him go?

http://www.newsatden.co.uk/11566-exclusive-millwall-rejected-benfica-approach-for-wilkinson.html This mentions the Benfica link.

I found a thread on a Millwall forum on which a poster is complaining about Wilkinson for criticizing their manager Kenny Jackett. Further criticism for him for failing to refute rumours of a move to Manchester United after he was seen at Old Trafford, which was mainly due to him sharing an agent with Rio Ferdinand. EDIT: Here it is http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=369&fid=180&act=1&mid=2112732552

Where's this lad from?

[gastric]

Conor Wilkinson signing for Bolton Wanderers: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8714128/

The greening of Bolton may continue as Marc Tierney is being linked with them which would at least ensure first team football for him.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2328026/Bolton-sign-Norwichs-Marc-Tierney.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

James Collins has been linked with Wolves again, a rumour which first appeared in January.

[gastric]

Nice synopsis here of the Irish promoted and relegated in England and Scotland brought to you by the kind folks at greenscene. Thanks!

http://greenscene.me/2013/05/list-irish-players-promoted-and-relegated-in-2013/

[Charlie Darwin]

James McCarthy will be happy to have avoided relegation with Wigan this year.

[SkStu]

James McCarthy will be happy to have avoided relegation with Wigan this year.

He's a Scotsman, duh.

[gastric]

James McCarthy will be happy to have avoided relegation with Wigan this year.

Read the first paragraph and check the date on the article please!

[tetsujin1979]

New blog: what is the total number of PL appearances for Irish players in the last few seasons - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/

[tetsujin1979]

Conor Hourihane signed a two year extension to his deal at Plymouth Argyle and has been rewarded with the captaincy: http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/carry-on-conor-831779.aspx

[gastric]

Graham Carey cut by St Mirren.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11797/8714913/St-Mirren-to-release-duo-Graham-Carey-and-Sam-Parkin-this-summer

[Charlie Darwin]

That's a shame. When he was on loan at Bohs I thought he had a huge future ahead of him. I've no doubt they'd have beaten Red Bull Salzburg if he'd been allowed to play. Hopefully this is just a temporary setback.

[gastric]

Arter for the Premiership?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2329498/Norwich-want-Harry-Arter-Bournemouth.html

[Charlie Darwin]

Arter for the Premiership?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2329498/Norwich-want-Harry-Arter-Bournemouth.html
Here's Kilbane's recommendation as referenced in the above article:


Arter, who stated at Charlton Athletic, is a London-born midfielder who wants to play for Ireland. He is 23 and really caught my eye in the three Bournemouth games I’ve seen.Now a Championship player, I think he can challenge Paul Green, Jeff Hendrick, Keith Andrews, David Meyler for a place in Giovanni Trapattoni’s squad.
Arter been very influential under Eddie Howe and was head and shoulders above against Tranmere Rovers last week as Bournemouth clinched the League One title.
He has a bit of an attitude about him, which might need to be curbed, but he wants the ball constantly, believes in his own ability , creates chances for strikers and himself, and looks like he can score goals

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2319231/Kevin-Kilbane-Dont-mistaken-nerves-DO-play-end-season.html

[gastric]

Rodgers found not guilty.

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/brendan-rodgers-son-found-not-guilty-of-sexual-assault-29293609.html

[AlaskaFox]

James McCarthy will be happy to have avoided relegation with Wigan this year.

Updated with some bonus Eredivisie.

[Charlie Darwin]

Damien Delaney and Owen Garvan start for Crystal Palace in the play-off final today, with Paddy McCarthy still injured. Mark Yeates is the only Irishman in the Watford squad, making the bench.

[Paddy Garcia]

Apparently Delaney having an outstanding game.

[CraftyToePoke]

Apparently Delaney having an outstanding game.

Lovely interview on the pitch with him on 5live just now.

[Charlie Darwin]

Hugely emotional - he had to be consoled by his teammates as the rest celebrated with the trophy post-match.

[CraftyToePoke]

Hugely emotional - he had to be consoled by his teammates as the rest celebrated with the trophy post-match.

He mentioned a couple of times how it was 11 years today since he was released by Leicester and how it has been a long road back (from level 4?) to today's achievement. Fair play to him.

[Stuttgart88]

Yes, and to Paddy McCarthy too. I hope he stays and gets some games in the EPL. The Herald put paid to any chances of Stan picking him. Credit too to Garvan. I thought he was mad to join Palace instead of Brighton.

[gastric]

Article on Will Hayhurst. He seems to have had a good first season.

http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/national-football/pne-winger-is-off-to-a-flier-1-5628856

[tetsujin1979]

final three statistic blogs of the season, including the appearance data for May 2013, the total appearance date for the 2012/13 season and my pick for the Irish player of the season: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/

[tetsujin1979]

former U21 player Michael Timlin jailed for 84 days for perverting the cause of justice: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-22784817

[tetsujin1979]

Shane O'Neill named in US squad (or "roster") for the U20 World Cup: http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2013/06/Ramos-Names-Roster-for-2013-FIFA-U20-World-Cup-in-Turkey.aspx

[Charlie Darwin]

A brief scan on this list posted by Carrigaline in another thread shows a few Irish names who've been released from Premier League clubs.

http://www.football365.com/news/21554/8763114/Full-PL-Released-List-Gallas-Yossi-Ferreira-Etc

Conor Henderson (Arsenal)
Philip Roberts (Arsenal)
James Shea (Arsenal)
Daniel Devine (Aston Villa)
Marc Tierney (Norwich)
Ian Harte (Reading)
Noel Hunt (Reading)
Alex Pearce (Reading)
Jay Tabb (Reading)
Rory Delap (Stoke)
Eoin Wearen (West Ham)

[tetsujin1979]

Tabb has signed for Ipswich, Hunt has been linked with Leeds