Irish Abroad 2013/2014

[tetsujin1979]

The new season starts tonight for Irish players based in England and Scotland, with Celtic playing Cliftonville in the Champions League qualifiers, and Hibs and St Johnstone starting their Europa League qualifying campaigns tomorrow night.

The live blog will be running on the Irish Abroad site from tonight with all the goals, red and yellow card updates as they come in - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Live

Or you can follow on twitter @irish_abroad with the hashtag #COYBIG

If I can, I'll include updates from the Irish teams playing, but the LOI blog provide an excellent service on twitter @TheLOIBlog so follow them

[Charlie Darwin]

Anthony Stokes for Celtic and Barry Johnston for Cliftonville are the two ROI-born players in tonight's starting line-ups. Ex-Celtic man and male model Diarmuid O'Carroll also on the bench for Cliftonville.

[Crosby87]

So Stokes didnt get into trouble for trying to beat up Elvis?

[gastric]

So Stokes didnt get into trouble for trying to beat up Elvis?

No, Elvis had left the building.

[Crosby87]

Do you know why they used to say that BTW? He never performed encores. (Not the fake Elvis Stokes punched, the real fried peanut butter and banana eating Elvis.)
Also, at Graceland he only ate breakfast food. It was served all day long.
And that's all i know about that.

[gastric]

Eoin Wearen is feeling strong and raring to go according to his twitter account. All he needs now is a club!

https://twitter.com/EWearen

[Charlie Darwin]

Anybody who has high hopes for the Irish at Watford will be a little concerned to see they've signed 8 players from Udinese, presumably to get around the new loan rules.

http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/130719-eight-signings-909189.aspx

[Charlie Darwin]

Eoin Doyle got his first to put Chesterfield 1-0 up against Leeds tonight, but it's since been overturned to 2-1. Leeds United starting line-up notable for featuring Green, White and Brown in midfield.

[tetsujin1979]

Green was captain too!

[tetsujin1979]

Middlesbrough's Dylan McGlade on trial at Oxford: http://www.banburycake.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/unitednews/10598440.Didcot_Town_0_Oxford_United_3/

[CraftyToePoke]

Graham Burke off to Shrewsbury till January

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23619405

[Charlie Darwin]

That's great news for him, especially that he's seemingly bypassed League Two and has been attracting the manager's interest for some time. Villa's strike force is looking really strong this season so he really needs experience on loan to make any sort of impression.

edit: love the random "you know?" in the middle of the article. I love this new "street" approach the beeb are taking with their news reporting, you get me?

[Paddy Garcia]

Eoin Doyle got his first to put Chesterfield 1-0 up against Leeds tonight, but it's since been overturned to 2-1. Leeds United starting line-up notable for featuring Green, White and Brown in midfield.

You can never find an orange man when you want one..................

[gastric]

Just found this blog by Leon McSweeney on all sorts of topics from the challenge of finding a new club and views on international football that the IFA might like! However, he is quite a good writer.

http://sweeneymc83blog.wordpress.com/

[DannyInvincible]

Just found this blog by Leon McSweeney on all sorts of topics from the challenge of finding a new club and views on international football that the IFA might like! However, he is quite a good writer.

http://sweeneymc83blog.wordpress.com/

I assume this is the piece you're referring to when you mention his views on international football: http://sweeneymc83blog.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/its-international-football-not-multi-national-football/

I find myself disagreeing with a lot of what he has to say. Why does Matt Holland proudly donning the green jersey but later proudly singing the British national anthem have to be viewed as a contradiction or as an example of chicanery, for example? Holland is a dual national; why wouldn't he be proud of both his shared heritages?

[CraftyToePoke]

I find myself disagreeing with a lot of what he has to say. Why does Matt Holland proudly donning the green jersey but later proudly singing the British national anthem have to be viewed as a contradiction or as an example of chicanery, for example? Holland is a dual national; why wouldn't he be proud of both his shared heritages?

Because he started belting out QSTQ during Amhrán na bhFiann as he lined up for his debut with us was the story I heard. Don't know how true but also that another player, maybe Stan, had to stop him and tell him QSTQ was not the correct choice on this particular occasion.

[DannyInvincible]

Have never heard that before - it's a gag or similar that I'm pretty sure Mark Lawrenson has told in relation to himself, mind - and think it's a mutated urban-mythical version of Holland's singing of the British anthem before a play-off final at Wembley for Ipswich. I don't see why an England-born player with Irish heritage singing one of his two national anthems in an appropriate manner, given the occasion, should offend Irish people.

[CraftyToePoke]

I've heard it a number of times, but that doesn't mean it happened either. If it's ever proven I would like to see his long range goal away vs Portugal that saved our asses in qualifying and his equalizer vs Cameroon in the world cup immediately struck from the records :)

[DannyInvincible]

It sounds way too ridiculous to be true. I'm guessing your sources were in the pub and well-lubricated with pints, ha.

[CraftyToePoke]

Ronan Murray to Notts County

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23727971

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Ward on loan to Brighton and Hove Albion: http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/albion-complete-ward-deal-996212.aspx

[zackmorris]

Charles Dunne signed for Blackpool and loaned back to Wycombe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23819402

[tetsujin1979]

Cody Mulhall mentioned in this interview with Pat Fenlon about making an appearance in the Hibernian senior team in the near future: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJKLQ62vfoA
skip forward to the 3 minute mark, before that it's just about injuries in the first team squad

[Charlie Darwin]

Stephen Dawson scores against Southampton with a long-range drive.

[tetsujin1979]

first blog of the new season with the appearance stats for August online: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/

[Stuttgart88]

JJ O'Toole and Brendan Moloney on TV in the Bristol derby at the moment.

[tetsujin1979]

Interview with Ian Lawlor on Man City's website: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2013/Sept/Whats-in-a-name-Ian-Lawlor

[Charlie Darwin]

You have to wonder how low Manchester City have set the bar when they describe that as an "innovative" Q&A format. Still, interesting enough, he seems like a character.

[DannyInvincible]

Some trivia thanks to OptaJoe on Twitter; which Irish player has scored the most goals (54) in the EPL with not a single one of them headed?

[Charlie Darwin]

I'd guess Duffer.

[DannyInvincible]

Top marks!

[Paddy Garcia]

Some trivia thanks to OptaJoe on Twitter; which Irish player has scored the most goals (54) in the EPL with not a single one of them headed?

And Keane the lowest proportion of headed goals among EPL high scorers!

[tetsujin1979]

I've been compiling some stats on Trapattoni's reign for a blog, and have been asking some trivia questions on twitter. Have fun

Who made the most assists for Trapattoni's side?
Five players marked their debuts under Trapattoni with a goal, name them and the opposition?
Robbie Keane is the top goalscorer under Trapattoni, but what players were the top scoring midfielder and defender? Note - there's two midfielders and two defenders with the same number of strikes, one of each is acceptable as an answer
Trapattoni gave 37 players their first cap. Who were the youngest and oldest players to make their debut?
Of the 37 debuts awarded, only 2 were in competitive games (ie qualifiers) Name the players & games?
Throughout Trapattoni's reign, only one team beat his side in an away friendly, name the opposition? To clarify, the 2-0 loss to Brazil in London was designated as a "home" game for Ireland by FIFA
Only one player made his debut in an away game under Trapattoni. Name the player and the opposition? Again, the friendlies in London are designated as "home" games for Ireland on fifa.com
Two debutants scored in the same game twice in Trapattoni's reign. When was the last time two debutants scored in the same game before Trapattoni's reign?
What is this? http://t.co/jHuNXN2hOb
No assistance on this one http://t.co/lYdey8xmMx
GW6, RD5, KA5, RK3, JO3, PM3, SS3, SL2, DG2, SH2, JM2, SW2, KK1, DD1, MR1, KD1, SK1, DO1, KW1, WH1, LB1, CF1, CC1, SC1, PG1, KF1 Figure it out

[CraftyToePoke]

Anthony O'Connor off to Torquay for a month.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24353766

[Charlie Darwin]

I've been compiling some stats on Trapattoni's reign for a blog, and have been asking some trivia questions on twitter. Have fun

Who made the most assists for Trapattoni's side?
Hunt or McGeady, probably McGeady.


Five players marked their debuts under Trapattoni with a goal, name them and the opposition?
Lawrence, Green, Cox, Andrews and.... ?


Robbie Keane is the top goalscorer under Trapattoni, but what players were the top scoring midfielder and defender? Note - there's two midfielders and two defenders with the same number of strikes, one of each is acceptable as an answer
Whelan and Dunne.


Trapattoni gave 37 players their first cap. Who were the youngest and oldest players to make their debut?
McCarthy and Forde.


Of the 37 debuts awarded, only 2 were in competitive games (ie qualifiers) Name the players & games?
Pilkington and ... ?


Throughout Trapattoni's reign, only one team beat his side in an away friendly, name the opposition? To clarify, the 2-0 loss to Brazil in London was designated as a "home" game for Ireland by FIFA
?


Only one player made his debut in an away game under Trapattoni. Name the player and the opposition? Again, the friendlies in London are designated as "home" games for Ireland on fifa.com
Pilkington, Austria.


Two debutants scored in the same game twice in Trapattoni's reign. When was the last time two debutants scored in the same game before Trapattoni's reign?
Don't know.


What is this? http://t.co/jHuNXN2hOb
FIFA Ranking under Trap.


No assistance on this one http://t.co/lYdey8xmMx
Dignity?


GW6, RD5, KA5, RK3, JO3, PM3, SS3, SL2, DG2, SH2, JM2, SW2, KK1, DD1, MR1, KD1, SK1, DO1, KW1, WH1, LB1, CF1, CC1, SC1, PG1, KF1 Figure it out
Glenn Whelan 6, Richard Dunne 5, Keith Andrews 5, Robbie Keane 3, John O'Shea 3, Paul McShane 3, Sean St Ledger 3, Shane Long 2, Darron Gibson 2, Stephen Hunt 2, James McCarthy 2, Stephen Ward 2, Kevin Kilbane 1, Damien Duff 1, Kevin Doyle 1, Stephen Kelly 1, Darren O'Dea 1, Kieren Westwood 1, Wes Hoolahan 1, Leon Best 1, Caleb Folan 1, Ciaran Clark 1, Simon Cox 1, Paul Green 1, Keith Fahey 1


Times substituted out?

[tetsujin1979]

Hunt or McGeady, probably McGeady.Yep, McGeady


Lawrence, Green, Cox, Andrews and.... ?Cox and Andrews are right, Lawrence and Green are not. Lot of people guessed Green for that one actually


Whelan and Dunne.Dunne is correct, not Whelan


McCarthy and Forde.yep, well done. Lot of people guessed Brady


Pilkington and ... ?correct, Pilkington is one


Pilkington, Austria.Nope, debut was at home against Sweden


FIFA Ranking under Trap.Yep


Dignity?Nope, I don't know how to draw dignity


Glenn Whelan 6, Richard Dunne 5, Keith Andrews 5, Robbie Keane 3, John O'Shea 3, Paul McShane 3, Sean St Ledger 3, Shane Long 2, Darron Gibson 2, Stephen Hunt 2, James McCarthy 2, Stephen Ward 2, Kevin Kilbane 1, Damien Duff 1, Kevin Doyle 1, Stephen Kelly 1, Darren O'Dea 1, Kieren Westwood 1, Wes Hoolahan 1, Leon Best 1, Caleb Folan 1, Ciaran Clark 1, Simon Cox 1, Paul Green 1, Keith Fahey 1
Times substituted out?names are correct, reason isn't

[WexCar]

I've been compiling some stats on Trapattoni's reign for a blog, and have been asking some trivia questions on twitter. Have fun


Robbie Keane is the top goalscorer under Trapattoni, but what players were the top scoring midfielder and defender? Note - there's two midfielders and two defenders with the same number of strikes, one of each is acceptable as an answer
Andrews


Of the 37 debuts awarded, only 2 were in competitive games (ie qualifiers) Name the players & games?
St. Ledger


Throughout Trapattoni's reign, only one team beat his side in an away friendly, name the opposition? To clarify, the 2-0 loss to Brazil in London was designated as a "home" game for Ireland by FIFA
Italy


Only one player made his debut in an away game under Trapattoni. Name the player and the opposition? Again, the friendlies in London are designated as "home" games for Ireland on fifa.com
St. Ledger



GW6, RD5, KA5, RK3, JO3, PM3, SS3, SL2, DG2, SH2, JM2, SW2, KK1, DD1, MR1, KD1, SK1, DO1, KW1, WH1, LB1, CF1, CC1, SC1, PG1, KF1 Figure it out
number of bookings?

[tetsujin1979]

AndrewsCorrect


St. LedgerNope, debut was against Nigeria in London, which was designated a home game by FIFA


Italywe beat Italy 2-0 in Liege when we were the away side


St. Ledgernope, see above


number of bookings?correct, bookings

[Closed Account 2]

Throughout Trapattoni's reign, only one team beat his side in an away friendly, name the opposition? To clarify, the 2-0 loss to Brazil in London was designated as a "home" game for Ireland by FIFA


Is it the Spain game which we lost 2-0 in New York?

[ArdeeBhoy]

Gotta be, unless that was deemed a 'neutral' venue.

[tetsujin1979]

Is it the Spain game which we lost 2-0 in New York?
correct!

[CraftyToePoke]

Stephen Henderson off to the coast till Christmas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24389286

[tetsujin1979]

so these questions have been answered correctly (let me know if I have the wrong username, think I've attributed them all correctly)

Who made the most assists for Trapattoni's side?
McGeady (Charlie Darwin)

Trapattoni gave 37 players their first cap. Who were the youngest and oldest players to make their debut?
Brady and Forde (Charlie Darwin)

Throughout Trapattoni's reign, only one team beat his side in an away friendly, name the opposition? To clarify, the 2-0 loss to Brazil in London was designated as a "home" game for Ireland by FIFA
Spain, in New York (cfdh_edmundo)

What is this? http://t.co/jHuNXN2hOb
FIFA ranking under Trap(Charlie Darwin)

GW6, RD5, KA5, RK3, JO3, PM3, SS3, SL2, DG2, SH2, JM2, SW2, KK1, DD1, MR1, KD1, SK1, DO1, KW1, WH1, LB1, CF1, CC1, SC1, PG1, KF1 Figure it out
Bookings (WexCar)

Leaving these questions to be answered. I've added in some hints

Five players marked their debuts under Trapattoni with a goal, name them and the opposition?
Cox and Andrews (Charlie Darwin)
Hint: two of the goals were scored in London, and the other was in the same as one of the above

Of the 37 debuts awarded, only 2 were in competitive games (ie qualifiers) Name the players & games?
Hint: One was quite recent, the other was early in Trapattoni's reign, in Croke Park

Only one player made his debut in an away game under Trapattoni. Name the player and the opposition? Again, the friendlies in London are designated as "home" games for Ireland on fifa.com
Hint: it's a recent game, and wasn't the first time Trapattoni had played them

Two debutants scored in the same game twice in Trapattoni's reign. When was the last time two debutants scored in the same game before Trapattoni's reign?
Hint: the game was played in the 70's, one of the players involved would be really well known, I'd genuinely never heard of the other player

No assistance on this one http://t.co/lYdey8xmMx
Hint: the clue is in the question

Robbie Keane is the top goalscorer under Trapattoni, but what players were the top scoring midfielder and defender? Note - there's two midfielders and two defenders with the same number of strikes, one of each is acceptable as an answer
Andrews (WexCar) Dunne (Charlie Darwin)
Two more to get here, no hints.

[Charlie Darwin]

Five players marked their debuts under Trapattoni with a goal, name them and the opposition?
Cox and Andrews (Charlie Darwin)
Hint: two of the goals were scored in London, and the other was in the same as one of the above
Ward, Brady, Pearce


Of the 37 debuts awarded, only 2 were in competitive games (ie qualifiers) Name the players & games?
Hint: One was quite recent, the other was early in Trapattoni's reign, in Croke Park
Pilkington v Sweden, Caleb Folan v Cyprus


Only one player made his debut in an away game under Trapattoni. Name the player and the opposition? Again, the friendlies in London are designated as "home" games for Ireland on fifa.com
Hint: it's a recent game, and wasn't the first time Trapattoni had played them
Darren Randolph?

[tetsujin1979]

Ward, Brady, Pearcecorrect


Pilkington v Sweden, Caleb Folan v CyprusCorrect!


Darren Randolph?no, Randolph's debut was against Oman in London.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Good questions Tets.

It's a pity books are on the wane these days, reckon you have one in you...

[tetsujin1979]

Good questions Tets.

It's a pity books are on the wane these days, reckon you have one in you... thanks, I don't think I'd have the time (and probably the patience!) for a book, so for now the occasional blog post is enough for me

[Stuttgart88]

Is there a thread for Randolph? He looked very ropey today for Brum, based on the Sky highlights anyway.

[DannyInvincible]

Is there a thread for Randolph? He looked very ropey today for Brum, based on the Sky highlights anyway.

This seems to be it, all seven posts: http://foot.ie/threads/178794-Darren-Randolph

[RiffRaff]

Just been having a look at the Everton website. Their under 18 won their 5th game in row tonight and looking at the player profiles, there are 3 who say they are eligible for us, Courtney and Tyrone Duffus and Reece McNally. Considering another of the squad, Harry Charsley, is already with us, you'd hope the FAI already know about them.