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[Stuttgart88]

High praise from The Times:

Garvan spirit cheers Ipswich
By Bill Edgar
Ipswich Town 1 Cardiff City 0

IPSWICH TOWN WON LAST SEASON’S Youth Cup, which is just as well. The Premiership asset-strippers have visited Portman Road this summer to leave the club relying on players who cannot yet buy a drink in a pub.One of those, Owen Garvan, provided enough punch in midfield, though, to suggest that the worried fans will not be drowning their sorrows at the end of the season.

With a squad containing just 13 senior players, Joe Royle was forced to give a debut to the 17-year-old Dubliner and the youngest player on the pitch was also the calmest. Anchoring midfield, Garvan distributed the ball with his unerring left foot and was also capable of nicking possession from opponents with an outstretched boot. By constantly pointing out passing options for his team-mates, he looked as much a captain as Jim Magilton who, at 36, wears the armband. Royle was impressed. “The kid is a terrific player,” the manager, whose side were beaten in the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs last season, said. “He doesn’t give the ball away and he’s got a great temperament.”


Garvan filled the role of Tommy Miller, signed by Sunderland in a close-season that also saw the departures of Kelvin Davis, the goalkeeper, and the front pairing of Darren Bent and Shefki Kuqi, who shared 38 league goals last season. Royle has replaced the latter duo with a new M4 strikeforce, Nicky Forster arriving from Reading and Sam Parkin joining from Swindon Town, and they had a mixed day.

While Forster raced into top gear, capping a lively display by tapping home the only goal from Darren Currie’s free kick, Parkin was stuck on the hard shoulder, fluffing a series of good scoring chances.

Cardiff City, fielding six of their nine new signings, put on a decent show and would have gained an undeserved point had Lewis Price not brilliantly saved Alan Lee’s close-range shot.

[eirebhoy]

Garvan playing the holding role at 17. :eek: I'll be keeping tabs on him.

[CraftyToePoke]

sheffield utd v leicester city 4-1

most of you probably saw this game and its been briefly mentioned here and on another thread.

Maybury was captain in tiattos abscence.he started at left-back but was moved to right-back during the 2nd half.he did O.K. but i thought he was beaten too easily for sheff utds 4th.

McCarthy started,got booked, and was too-busy checking the whereabouts of his striker for the 3rd goal,to realise the rest of the defense had pushed out,he therefore played the whole sheff utd attack onside and the player he had been tracking still beat him to the near post to head the goal that clinched it.

Connolly did well and for the size of his was challenging well for aerial balls now and then,his movement was good and he took his goal nicely.

Neither Sheehan or Logan made the 16.

Also in this neck of the woods,Stephen Dawson marked his pro-debut for mansfield town with the opening goal in their 2-2 draw.he took a pass on the right-hand edge of the area,took one touch with his left and hit a low accurate shot to the keepers left.

David Bell also scored for rushden and diamonds,shooting across the keeper from the right-hand edge of the area.Neil McCafferty gave away a pen in that one for handball.it finished 1-1.

[Stuttgart88]

Apparently Garvan is 6 feet 2. Pretty impressive for a 17 year old.

[tetsujin1979]

Saul Deeney linked with Sheffield United today according to football365

[robbie_B]

Im going to the QPR v Ipswich game tonight. Rowlands likely to play in the middle of because of injuiries, the centre of midfield will have a real Irish feel to it with two from the North Doherty and Magilton and two from the republic in Rowlands and Garvan.

[Stuttgart88]

Do you reckon that's a pay at the gate match? I might nip down myself if the wife gives it the OK.

Edit: just checked - at £28 I think I'll just wait for Robbie's report tomorrow!

[robbie_B]

Its not sold out as yet but there are limited tickets because it is the first home game of the season. Your best bet is to go for the away end because the tickets remaining in the QPR areas will likely have an obstructed view. The price of a ticket will be £22 - £26. You could phone the QPR box office on 0870 112 1967 or check the website. www.qpr.co.uk

£28 what stand is that for?

The tickets prices went up for this season and it is keeping a lot of fans away. Season tickets went up nearly 50%, it wouldn't be so bad if the ball didn't spend so much time in the air!!! I think Holloway will go for his usual tactics of trying to kick the opposition off the pitch. Garvan will have his temperament tested by Docherty if Bircham plays then he will really be tested.

[Stuttgart88]

£28 what stand is that for?

Thanks for the info. Sth Africa Road end is £28.

I hope Gravan looks after himself against Bircham. Wasn't it he who nearly broke Graham Kavanagh's ankle against canada?

[tetsujin1979]

Thanks for the info. Sth Africa Road end is £28.

I hope Gravan looks after himself against Bircham. Wasn't it he who nearly broke Graham Kavanagh's ankle against canada?

Yep, Kavanagh's first start for Ireland lasted all of 11 minutes!
Review here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/republic_of_ireland/3281969.stm

[robbie_B]

Yeah it was Bircham who did Kavanaghs ankle, he was with Cardiff at the time and what with Bircham being a life long QPR fan and the play-off final etc. Got a reputation last year as a wind up merchant, big bust up with Geerry Taggart and all away fans took a dislike to him, his blue and white mowhark didn't help.

And to quote Holloway when we signed Docherty ' when he tackles someoe they stay tackled'. At 6'2 he will be starring down on the pair of them. Be good to see a midfielder at loftus road who plays football the right way.

[eirebhoy]

Morrison played and scored for Birmingham reserves today against Sunderland. A few senior players played. Colin Doyle was in goal.

[tetsujin1979]

Willo Flood and Karl Bermingham played in Man City's reserves 1-1 draw with West Brom last night, Willo played central midfield and his performance was described as "tigerish", had a few free kicks just wide in the second half. Bermingham had one decent shot on target that was deflected by a centre half
Man City review here (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?syndicatorguid={7EB24EFC-E397-48B3-977A-BC40E4795300}&rmasiteinstanceguid={5B147D34-2BCF-448D-976C-AE1944ED09F5}&pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=216375)
West Brom review here (http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10366~697159,00.html)

Flood did limp off at the end of the game, but there's no more information other than that

[CraftyToePoke]

leicester city v stoke city 4-2

Maybury,Connolly and McCarthy all played the 90,neither Sheehan or Logan made the 16.

Maybury was solid all evening,didnt get forward as much as he usually does but crossed for one of the goals when he did.

Connolly was the best player out there for an hour and then,in the last half-hour hit a hat-trick.throughout the 90,even though the service was rough and ready at times,he always made it stick and retained posession on all but 2 (or maybe 3) occasions throughout the game.his first goal was taken from the 6 yard line after a free kick had been half blocked.his first touch controlled it as he turned,his second smashed it into the roof of the net.his second goal was with his left foot after he had cut in from wide on the left,a cool finish across the keeper from a tight angle with his weaker foot.his third came when he intercepted a back pass and again from a tight angle,this time on his right foot,he found the net,again going over the keeper.3 strikers goals.

McCarthy had a nightmare opening 3 minutes to the game,in which time he managed to give away 3 free-kicks in dangerous areas and also get booked.2 were for challenging akwardly for high balls and the booking was for lunging through a guy at knee height from behind.i think the whole home crowd feared the worst,i know i did,but to his credit he composed himself and finished the game on the field.both stokes goals came after they had been reduced to 10 men and it was the player stood next to McCarthy got their first after a bit of a scramble.for stokes second,McCarthy played a loose pass out of defence,leicester were dispossed and a quick one-two later were back in it at 3-2.But,in between these incidents he had a decent game,some fine tackles and was generally solid,it just seems at the moment,any mistake he makes the ball winds up in the leicester net.

[CraftyToePoke]

RESERVES; leicester v portsmouth 1-6

Sheehan played the 90 and Logan played no part.Sheehan isnt mentioned at all on the O.S. report and its probably not a bad thing that Logan,as a keeper, wasnt involved in a good hiding for leicester.

[robbie_B]

Saul Deeney linked with QPR and Sheffield Utd in the Irish post.

[eirebhoy]

Paul McShane got official MOM again yesterday. Set up a goal too.

[CraftyToePoke]

leicester city v ipswich town 0-0

McCarthy,Connolly and Maybury all played the 90.

Maybury had a decent game.he was booked and again didnt get forward down the right as much as he has done previously,but he did fine.he was booked.

Connolly also had a decent outing,there wernt many chances it this game as ipswich seemed happy to play for a point and he did'nt have a clearcut scoring oppertunity in the game.again he linked well and was involved throughout.

McCarthy had a much better game than in midweek,a big improvment.he avoided getting booked for the first time this season.he didnt give away free kicks when challenging in the air and was solid throughout the game.he bailed Maybury out of trouble nicely on one occasion when Maybury had dwelled on it,McCarthy showed for it,under pressure, took a clever touch and found a midfielder in space.

for ipswich,Garvan and Supple were on the bench and Supple was called into action with just over half an hour gone,and for the next hour was kept busy. within a minute he had to deal with a backpass with Connolly and De vries bearing down on him bit he kicked well.he then took a deep cross cleanly and made a smart save from a downward header on his goalline.

throughout the game he did well,catching crosses,some smart saves and kicking well including one point blank save from williams,and as the ball went straight up in the air he was first to react with a solid punch towards the sideline.he looked young and small but says playing gaelic growing up has prepared him well.he also survived one piece of gamesmanship form Connolly,when, as he prepared to kick from his hands,Connolly hid behind him and challenged him from behind as he released the ball.the ref blew up as it was a blatant attempt to unsettle the youngster.

in the closing stages he scuffed 2 kicks,one of which,in injury time put his side under the cosh a bit and he spilled 2 high dropping balls when being challenged,fairly, by leicester players,but these errors went unpunished,he had earned his luck earlier in the game.

both managers cited him as the reason leicester didnt win the game.

[Stuttgart88]

leicester city v ipswich town 0-0

McCarthy,Connolly and Maybury all played the 90.

Maybury had a decent game.he was booked and again didnt get forward down the right as much as he has done previously,but he did fine.he was booked.

Connolly also had a decent outing,there wernt many chances it this game as ipswich seemed happy to play for a point and he did'nt have a clearcut scoring oppertunity in the game.again he linked well and was involved throughout.

McCarthy had a much better game than in midweek,a big improvment.he avoided getting booked for the first time this season.he didnt give away free kicks when challenging in the air and was solid throughout the game.he bailed Maybury out of trouble nicely on one occasion when Maybury had dwelled on it,McCarthy showed for it,under pressure, took a clever touch and found a midfielder in space.

for ipswich,Garvan and Supple were on the bench and Supple was called into action with just over half an hour gone,and for the next hour was kept busy. within a minute he had to deal with a backpass with Connolly and De vries bearing down on him bit he kicked well.he then took a deep cross cleanly and made a smart save from a downward header on his goalline.

throughout the game he did well,catching crosses,some smart saves and kicking well including one point blank save from williams,and as the ball went straight up in the air he was first to react with a solid punch towards the sideline.he looked young and small but says playing gaelic growing up has prepared him well.he also survived one piece of gamesmanship form Connolly,when, as he prepared to kick from his hands,Connolly hid behind him and challenged him from behind as he released the ball.the ref blew up as it was a blatant attempt to unsettle the youngster.

in the closing stages he scuffed 2 kicks,one of which,in injury time put his side under the cosh a bit and he spilled 2 high dropping balls when being challenged,fairly, by leicester players,but these errors went unpunished,he had earned his luck earlier in the game.

both managers cited him as the reason leicester didnt win the game.

The footy highlight for me this w/e was seeing on a late night trawl of BBC teletext that Supple came on and played really well. BBC's match report singled him out for praise.

[ken foree]

Paul McShane got official MOM again yesterday. Set up a goal too.

excellent, we need strength/quickness for the future in there. he seems to be playing consistently well. now for the young liam brady, when will HE arrive

[eirebhoy]

Chris McCann made his debut for Burnley at the weekend. Played well.

BTW, I never realised McShane was so small.

[drummerboy]

Looks like Willo Flood is going on loan to Coventry. Like I said before on foot.ie, Stuart Pearse doesn't rate him and his days at City are numbered, when you consider that City have also sold SWP.

[tetsujin1979]

More about Willo going on loan here - http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/sport/football/manchestercity/s/169/169841_flood_sent_to_coventry.html
Don't think it's that Pearce doesn't rate him, just that Willo needs more experience, and also to build himself up. Croft was in the same situation last season and went out on loan to Oldham. Came back a different player and got into the first team for the last few games of the season.

[youngirish]

now for the young liam brady, when will HE arrive

Isn't that meant to be Owen Garvan of Ipswich (f**k he's been hit with the Brady curse now and will never amount to anything).

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Ireland scored one and created the other for Man City reserves in a 2-1 win over Boro's reserves.
This is his first game since coming back from a broken wrist and Pearce has already said he's in his thoughts for the first team this season

Review on Man City's site here (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=222889&siteid=&pageno=&newscategory=1051&frommonth=6&fromyear=2005&tomonth=8&toyear=2005)
Review on Boro's site here (http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1~700558,00.html?ptvParm=)

Karl Bermingham was due to play in the game, but pulled out as he has joined Burnley on a month's loan
More on Burnley's site here (http://www.burnleyfootballclub.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10413~700631,00.html?ptvParm=)

[CraftyToePoke]

here's an interview with Paddy McCarthy from the leicester 'blue army' site.

Paddy power!

by BILL ANDERSON

Leicester City defender Paddy McCarthy is doing just what he came here for - establishing himself as a first-team regular.

After being on the fringes at Manchester City before his switch here in March, McCarthy believes the tough start to the season so far will do him no harm at all.


The centre-back responded to the physical battering of Stoke's Mamady Sidibe last midweek to resolutely contain Ipswich pair Sam Parkin and Nicky Forster at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday.

And the 22-year-old acknowledges the help from City boss Craig Levein is important this season.

McCarthy said: "I just want to establish myself. I was involved in most of the games last season after I came here and this time I want to play as many as possible. Then I will improve as a player, that is my aim.

"Yes, Sidibe was an awkward opponent. The gaffer talks me through things and it is a good learning curve.

"We looked at the video and pointed out a few things, so the next time I come up against someone like that in this league I will be better prepared.

"A lot of teams in this division have a big centre-forward so it will do me good."

The general idea is that McCarthy will develop alongside Sweden's Nissa Johansson, and losing six goals, albeit two penalties, in the first two games might not have looked too impressive.

Is it working well? McCarthy admits: "I wouldn't say that after the first two games! But we had a clean sheet next time out.

"Nissa is good on the ball, very calm round the defence and has the experience that comes from a lot of games in the Premiership. That is good for the team and, playing alongside him, I am going to learn a lot.

"It is important because we look really good going forward. We are going to improve the longer the season goes on. There are a lot of new faces but we are reasonably pleased so far."

Levein admired McCarthy's defensive qualities, but he must also be pleased that his distribution appears to have improved.

McCarthy said: "The boss thinks I have improved on that side of my game and that is exactly why I am here, to learn and gain more confidence."

[Stuttgart88]

Sounds like Anthony Stokes played well against Coventry reserves, albeit from what seems to be his regular right wing position. Graham Barrett scored the winner for Coventry. The French will be quaking in their boots!

Sean Kelly played 45 minsas well, but no sign of Cregg or Connolly. Isn't Shane Treacy, unused sub, Irish? Coventry's Thornton is Irish I think.

Match Report below. It seems Arsenal reserves play Leicester reserves on August 30th, admission free at Barnet FC. Crafty - I assume there could be the likes of Logan & Sheehan in Leicester's team.

I might try & go up to see Stokes for the first time.

http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?article=299094&title=Reserves:+Derby+0+Arsenal+2+-+Report

[CraftyToePoke]

yep, sheehan should be on display alright,and possibly logan as well although he did'nt play in leicesters first reserve game this season v pompey.

theres an academy tourmament on near me at the weekend with leicester,spurs chelsea and rangers involved,as leicester and the local doc martens side are away i thought i might go along

does anyone konw of any of our lads at these clubs to look out for? any info would be good. (unlikely to be any at rangers,i know :) ).

[Stuttgart88]

There's a highly rated guy called James Simmonds at Chelsea but not sure if he's still in the academy.

[eirebhoy]

There's a highly rated guy called James Simmonds at Chelsea but not sure if he's still in the academy.
He came on for the lasr 20 minutes for the reserves on Monday, played up front with Jarosik:
http://www.chelseafc.com/article.asp?hlid=299055&title=Chelsea+Reserves+0+Tottenham+Reserves+2&nav=news

[robbie_B]

Burnley loan move for Bermingham


August 17, 2005

Manchester City ’s Irish striker Karl Bermingham has moved to Coca Cola championship side Burnley on a month’s loan in order to give himself some much needed first team football.

Bermingham has not made a competitive appearance for City since joining them but has made a name for himself with the reserves, scoring frequently for the City second team.

The 19-year-old spent time on-loan with League Two side Lincoln City last season where he made two substitute appearances for the club during his three month stay.

Bermingham is rated very highly by City and manager Stuart Pearce is keen to give the Irishman first team experience this season.

[eirebhoy]

Sounds like Anthony Stokes played well against Coventry reserves, albeit from what seems to be his regular right wing position. Graham Barrett scored the winner for Coventry. The French will be quaking in their boots!
Excellent goal too:
http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1VQUX70C67W6Z1D15WGCMIZ2SH

[tetsujin1979]

Haven't seen it mentioned on the board yet, Jon Douglas has gone to Leeds for a season long loan, came on today against Wolves.
It does look like his Blackburn career is over

Details of the loan here - http://www.leedsunited.com/article.asp?article=299927&navlid=newsroom
Match report VS Wolves - http://www.leedsunited.com/report.asp?fxid=278089&clid=2&title=Matchreport+Leeds%20United+vs+Wolverhampton% 20Wanderers&navlid=matches

Willo Flood started for Coventry in their 3-0 win over QPR, the official site report describes him as a "decent player", he was substituted late on, he was also booked.
Read the match report here - http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/MatchReport/0,,10269~29658,00.html

Karl Bermingham started for Burnley in their 3-1 loss to Watford. Oddly enough he was on the right side of midfield, but still had a decent shot saved.
Read the match report from the official site here - http://www.burnleyfootballclub.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/MatchReport/0,,10413~29669,00.html

[dr_peepee]

Ben Burgess scored at the weekend and got good reviews from fans on some of Hulls message boards.
Could be an irish peter crouch?? ;)

[Stuttgart88]

Burgess' goal was quite good. He actually carried the ball about 50 yards, albeit uncontested, and tried to place it past the 'keeper but it came back off the post. The rebound fell right to him though and a simple tap in resulted. He was elated aswell.

Supple and garvan played in Ipswich's 2-1 win. Doyle got 30 mins for Reading who are now top I think.

I think it was Flood who put in a lovely cross for Coventry's first goal too, but not sure.

[CraftyToePoke]

crew v leicester 2 - 2

McCarthy and Maybury both played the 90.Connolly missed out with a slight strain.neither Sheehan or Logan were involved.

i wasnt at this one but the reports dont mention Maybury was particularly good or bad,McCarthy was booked when Varney had outpaced him and he pulled him down,it was his 3rd booking in 4 games so far this season.other than that he hasnt been picked out as especially good or bad either in any reports,although the leicester defence as a whole has come in for some stick as they were 2 down in just over 15 mins.

the lad who came in for Connolly,hammond,whos on loan from fulham,is said to have missed 3 presentable chances to win it for leicester.

[dr_peepee]

A message board I stumbled accross says Jewell has made a bid to Leicester for our own Wavey Davey...

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Ireland started for Man City's reserves and Liam Miller started for Man United's reserves in the Manchester Senior Cup game last night.

It finished 0-0 with United advancing on penalties.

Ireland seemed to be involved in everything good Man City did, whereas Miller seemed to improve as the game went on, before being substituted towards the end of the game

Man City review here (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?syndicatorguid={7EB24EFC-E397-48B3-977A-BC40E4795300}&rmasiteinstanceguid={5B147D34-2BCF-448D-976C-AE1944ED09F5}&pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=229074)
Man United review here (http://www.manutd.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=229026&itype=466&icategoryid=624)

[CraftyToePoke]

A message board I stumbled accross says Jewell has made a bid to Leicester for our own Wavey Davey...

the leicester sites are full of this this morning,some are saying its a done deal and riordan of hibs is as good as a done deal to replace him.these rumours always seem to surface when he hasnt played the prevoius game,as in pre season,when he missed 3 games,it was sunderland he was linked with as he turned McCarthy down last year to join leicester.

the wigan offer is rumoured to be 1.5 million,a million profit for leicester.i havent mentioned it up to now as,i genuinely am none the wiser than any of you. publicly,at least,the manager always speaks of him as a big part of his plans,but that could be just driving a hard bargain.

we wait and see,from the irish point of view i suppose another guy in the prem is good news,but i know the fans at leicester desperately want him to stay.

[dr_peepee]

Yeah!! I noted that the Leicester fans spoke very highly of him

[eirebhoy]

Partridge, Coughlan and Whelan started tonight for Wednesday. Coughlan went off with a serious injury late in the match. Partridge and Whelan both played 120 minutes. Partridge scored and played well.

[tetsujin1979]

Ronnie O'Brien played for a Major League Select XI against Real Madrid last night, althought football365 referred to him as a US International for some reason??

[tetsujin1979]

Richie Ryan started and scored for S****horpe last night against Tranmere.
Review on S****horpe's site here (http://www.s****horpe-united.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/MatchReport/0,,10442~31421,00.html?ptvParm=)

[Stuttgart88]

ARSENAL 2-0 CREWE ALEXANDRA
Under-18s
Friday, August 19, 2005
Arsenal began their assault on the FA Premier Academy League with a 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra on Friday.

A goal either side of the break did the damage for the Gunners. 17-year-old Republic of Ireland youth international Anthony Stokes gave Arsenal the lead on the 15 minute mark.

Last season's under-18 top scorer Niklas Bendtner, then sealed the win with Arsenal's second 15 minutes from the end.

Arsenal: Howard, Rodgers, Murphy, Muamba, Kelly, Steer, Simpson, Randall, Bendtner, Stokes (Efrem).

Stokes was also in the Irish U19 side that got a draw in Bulgaria last night.

[SaucyJack]

another possible heir to Keane? (http://www.soccercentral.ie/viewstory.asp?id=15357&mainheading=Republic+of+Ireland&viewstory=yes)

[eirebhoy]

another possible heir to Keane? (http://www.soccercentral.ie/viewstory.asp?id=15357&mainheading=Republic+of+Ireland&viewstory=yes)
Here's something I posted last season:
http://foot.ie/showpost.php?p=229925&postcount=92

byrnie20 has seen him a few times and has compared him to Xabi Alonso.

[Stuttgart88]

Not sure this is the place for this, but I don't think it's worthy of its own thread but I thought Liam Miller looked pretty good last night. Nice touches, good passing, always making himself available. Lost it a bit too easily once or twice though. Game was over by the time he came on & I got the impression Ferguson only played him because of this.

[CraftyToePoke]

bury v leicester 0-3

leicester fielded a weakened side but it was still comfortable.Maybury played at left-back and crossed for one of the goals.Connolly was,again, ruled out with an injury but is set to return to the side for luton on saturday.McCarthy started on the bench,he is also having ankle trouble at the moment,bit was called into action after half an hour as the lad in his spot got injured.

Fitzgerald and Barry-Murphy played for bury.

[byrnie20]

Just to let people know that Ipswich play Preston Live on Sky Sports today at 12:45,Owen Garvan should be starting for Ipswich.

[tetsujin1979]

Just to let people know that Ipswich play Preston Live on Sky Sports today at 12:45,Owen Garvan should be starting for Ipswich.
Live radio commentary on Radio 5 Live on the bbc's website for anyone who wants to listen in.