Irish Abroad 2013/2014

[TheBoss]

Here you go:


Ross Kemp in Belfast talking about the troubles. Wouldn’t you just love to open up on all them orange men.

[gastric]

Sean McDermott making a nuisance of himself supposedly. Would love to see the video, but I can't get it anywhere.

http://www.joe.ie/football/football-news/video-norwegian-player-does-perfect-hulk-hogan-impression-after-clashing-with-irish-goalkeeper/

[Charlie Darwin]

Niall Burdon has moved from Shels to Differdange in Luxembourg and Shane McFaul has returned to Finland from Pat's, this time signing for FC KTP.

http://theemeraldexiles.com/2014/02/06/transfers-finnish-return-for-mcfaul-burdon-to-luxembourg-and-beattie-at-bohs/

[SkStu]

http://thescore.thejournal.ie/dave-mooney-leyton-orient-interview-1291012-Feb2014/

Last season, Paddy Madden’s goals earned Yeovil Town promotion to the Championship and he was rewarded with his first senior international cap.

But does Mooney realistically believe that something similar could happen to him with new manager Martin O’Neill?

“It’s every footballers dream to play for Ireland and it would be fantastic for me and my family but first and foremost I think I have to be playing in the Championship.

“If I can get in the Championship next year with Leyton Orient or whoever then I’m giving myself the best chance to be involved in a squad but I do think it’s important that you’re playing at a higher level than League One. So hopefully we can do that.

“To be an international playing for Leyton Orient in the Championship probably would’ve been a pipe dream two years ago and for that to become a reality would be fantastic.”

Scores for the O's this afternoon.

Goal!
Goal! Leyton Orient 1, Peterborough United 0. David Mooney (Leyton Orient) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lloyd James.

[bwagner]

Robin Walsh (Anderlecht) played in a home based under 17 game for us yesterday - Hes Belgian born of Irish da

[tetsujin1979]

Robin Walsh (Anderlecht) played in a home based under 17 game for us yesterday - Hes Belgian born of Irish da
the new Adnan Januzaj?

[bwagner]

I wish, he is a defender though

[Charlie Darwin]

The internet seems to think he's English-qualified as well, may have been involved with them underage at some point.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26188740

Roy O'Donovan has been released by Northampton.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/9166431/wilkinson-joins-gulls

Conor Wilkinson is the third young Irishman to join Torquay on loan this season.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/roy-odonovan-teaming-up-joe-3146558

O'Donovan changes mind; will move to Brunei.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

McCann
Treacy
Judge x 2
Carruthers
Williams
Frecklington
O'Shea x 2
Doyle
Keohane
Connolly
Rooney (p)

Plenty of Irishmen on the scoresheet today. Judge, or the "Irish Messi" as Jeff Stelling likes to call him, in particular, sounded like he had a great game. He could be playing Championship football again next season, whether it's with Blackburn or Brentford.

[tetsujin1979]

Jon Daly notched another for Rangers as well.

[tetsujin1979]

Ian Lawlor conceded and then saved a penalty for Man City's youth side against Stoke last week: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Match-highlights/2014/February/City-EDS-v-Stoke-match-highlights
penalty incident is on the one minute mark

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Cian Bolger is joining Southend on loan from Bolton.

[Stuttgart88]

Mason (Bolton) and McCann (Wigan) among the Irish goalscorers in the Championship today.

[tetsujin1979]

All players, goals and cards on my live blog: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Live
Updated every day, pretty much as it happens

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Mason (Bolton) and McCann (Wigan) among the Irish goalscorers in the Championship today.

Andy Keogh scored too. The move to Blackpool has given him a new lease of life, similar to his first few weeks and months at Millwall.

[Charlie Darwin]

Andy Keogh scored too. The move to Blackpool has given him a new lease of life, similar to his first few weeks and months at Millwall.
3 in 44 for Milwall, now 2 in 3 for Blackpool, an arguably better team. If he keeps scoring there's no reason he won't be an option at international level again. The guy can finish once he has a bit of confidence.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

3 in 44 for Milwall, now 2 in 3 for Blackpool, an arguably better team. If he keeps scoring there's no reason he won't be an option at international level again. The guy can finish once he has a bit of confidence.

We can all be a bit harsh on Keogh but the lad barely ever played in his natural position. God knows what job he could do for us if he was played as an out and out striker.

[liamoo11]

Mason (Bolton) and McCann (Wigan) among the Irish goalscorers in the Championship today.

mccann has found some good goal scoring form.would he add anything for us internationally?

[tetsujin1979]

Interview with Ian Lawlor about life at Man City and the Champions League: http://www.98fm.com/player/podcasts/Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Sport/98FM_Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Sport/13724/0/young_irish_abroad__ian_lawlor_manchester_city

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9190466/transfer-news-st-johnstone-sign-defender-tim-clancy

Tim Clancy signs for St Johnstone; former U-21 cap Michael Spillane training with the club.

[SkStu]

Mooney grabs one for the O's.

Goal!
Goal! Leyton Orient 1, Colchester United 0. David Mooney (Leyton Orient) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Dean Cox.

[tetsujin1979]

Sam Foley has signed for Shrewsbury Town on a month's loan: http://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/article/7mar14-town-sign-sam-foley-on-loan-1403450.aspx

[Charlie Darwin]

Didn't he only sign a new contract in the summer?

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Adam Rooney, Jonny Hayes and Willo Flood start for Aberdeen and Daniel Devine and Richie Foran start for Inverness today in the Scottish League Cup Final.

Bit of a shock that Aaron Doran is only on the bench for Inverness. Devine makes just his 5th start of the season.

[ArdeeBhoy]

http://balls.ie/football/the-emerald-exiles-how-the-weekend-went-for-irish-footballers-around-the-world/

[Olé Olé]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/19/adrian-heath-guides-orlando-city-to-the-promised-land-of-mls

Interesting article in relation to Orlando City and their final tilt before moving into the MLS and the fact that their current roster is 'trying out' for a place on that MLS squad in 2015. Had a look at said squad and our own James O'Connor is plying his trade with them at the moment. James amassed plenty appearances at various tiers of English football before relocating to Orlando and is also assistant manager there so we could be hearing more about him in the coming years.

[gastric]

Completely off topic, but it seems Noe Baba's brother, Thierry, (should change his name) is a handy rugby player, and while young, is earning plaudits over on boards.ie. Supposedly, a good footballer too. Correlation with Adam and Sam Byrne, who come from another talented sporting family.


http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055892176&page=648

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

https://twitter.com/NewportCounty/status/447003955403718656/photo/1

Kevin Feely signs loan deal with Newport County.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/19/adrian-heath-guides-orlando-city-to-the-promised-land-of-mls

Interesting article in relation to Orlando City and their final tilt before moving into the MLS and the fact that their current roster is 'trying out' for a place on that MLS squad in 2015. Had a look at said squad and our own James O'Connor is plying his trade with them at the moment. James amassed plenty appearances at various tiers of English football before relocating to Orlando and is also assistant manager there so we could be hearing more about him in the coming years.

Aodhan Quinn has signed for Orlando City. He is the son of former USA International, Brian Quinn, who was born in Belfast.

http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/news/pronews/?article_id=1769

[samhaydenjr]

Aodhan Quinn has signed for Orlando City. He is the son of former USA International, Brian Quinn, who was born in Belfast.

http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/news/pronews/?article_id=1769

How will he juggle that with his "Elementary" filming schedule? :) Yes, I know, my coat is already over my arm.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Shane Long
Kevin Dawson (brother of Stephen)
Jeff Hendrick
Daryl Murphy
Ronan Murray
James Berrett
Alan McCormack
David Connolly
Paddy Madden
Padraig Amond
Adam Rooney
Anthony Stokes

All on the score sheet today. Good weekend for the Irish (footballers)

Hopefully Long's injury isn't serious.

[tetsujin1979]

Michael Drennan extends his loan at Portsmouth until the end of the season: http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/drennan-extends-pompey-loan-1440125.aspx

[Charlie Darwin]

Stephen Dawson put Barnsley 1-0 up at Reading but they equalised shortly after. A win could take them within a point of safety.

[bwagner]

Good night for our young centre halfs, Rob Kiernan and Tommie Hoban started while Mark O'Brien was on the bench for Derby

[tetsujin1979]

New blog: Irish goals from the weekend of 21 March 2014 - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/
(apart from Premier League goals which are not put on YouTube)

[tetsujin1979]

midweek goals from Irish players: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/
Leon Best's finish for Wednesday and Stokes' second for Celtic are cracking finishes

[SkStu]

Love this feature Tets!

[bwagner]

Southport further eased their Conference Premier relegation fears at the expense of Forest Green Rovers' play-off hopes.

Karl Ledsham superbly headed home Blackburn loan man John O'Sullivan's cross to set the Sandgrounders on their way four minutes into the second half.

James Norwood was close to levelling when he hit the bar with a 12-yard lob.

But O'Sullivan secured the victory with a 20-yard right-foot shot into the bottom corner from Ledsham's pass.

And Rovers goalkeeper Sam Russell had to make a string of fine saves to keep the score down.

John Coleman's Southport are now seven points clear of danger, while Rovers' first defeat in four matches leaves them three points adrift of the play-off zone.

[tetsujin1979]

Love this feature Tets!
thanks, I'd post it here but I think you can only embed individual videos, not playlists

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

The once highly rated Adam Barton has dropped down a division to sign for Fleetwood Town until the end of the season.

John Egan has extended his loan deal at Southend; also until the end of the season.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26773494

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/sunderland-s-egan-to-stay-at-southend-1-6528096

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

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[bwagner]

Harry Crawford just came on for Barnet :O) im bored at work

[bwagner]

Conor Henderson on the bench and un-used - What is the point in clubs taking lads on loan at dumping them on the bench ?

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

O'Brien, McGinty and Burke barely got off the bench during their loan spells either. Adam Barton just signed for Fleetwood Town and he didn't make the match day squad this afternoon. Hasn't been working out for a fair few of our young lads.

Injury curtailed Anthony Forde and Cian Bolger from going out on loan too.

[bwagner]

From Falkirk's web site :PHIL ROBERTS DEPARTS
Striker Leaves By Mutual Consent
Falkirk FC has confirmed that Phil Roberts will leave the club by mutual consent with effect from Friday 28th March.

The Club will make no further comment on this matter.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

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[Charlie Darwin]

Eoin Doyle scored for Chesterfield today as they were beaten by Peterborough in the Johnston's Paint Trophy final. Jay O'Shea also played. Highlights just started on BBC 2 now.