Irish involvement in the Football League playoffs

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Championship
Promoted
Norwich - Adam Idah, Simon Power
Sheffield United - Enda Stevens, John Egan, David McGoldrick, (Scott Hogan-Loan), Richard Stearman, Samir Carruthers(out on Loan), Jordan Doherty, Stephen Mallon, Leonardo Gaxha
Playoffs
Leeds Utd - Eunan O'Kane, Conor Shaughnessy(out on Loan), Paudie O'Connor(out on Loan), Callum Nicell
West Brom - Wes Hoolahan, Dara O'Shea(out on Loan), Kevin Healy, Zac Delaney
Aston Villa - Glenn Whelan, Conor Hourihane, Scott Hogan(out on Loan), Jack Doyle-Hayes(out on Loan),
Not Confirmed
Derby County - Richard Keogh, Alex Pearce(out on Loan), Rowan Roache(out on Loan)
Middlesbrough - Darren Randolph, Andy Lonergan
Bristol City - Callum O'Dowda

RelegatedRotherham - Darren Potter, Anthony Forde, (Richie Towell-Loan)
Bolton - Marc Wilson, Luca ConnellIpswich - Alan Judge, Corrie Ndaba, Aaron Drinan(out on Loan), Barry Cotter

[DeLorean]

Only realised it myself but surprised the Mansfield-Newport County League Two semi final hasn't got a mention on here.

Pádraig Amond scored a late penalty in the 1st Leg to secure a 1-1 draw. Conrad Logan was deemed to have fouled a Newport substitute but replays showed that he got two hands on the ball before taking the player out. It was probably a poor decision from him to come out at all but he was supposed to have had a fine game otherwise. He saved the penalty too only for Amond to tap in the rebound.

After a 0-0 draw in the 2nd Leg, Newport won 5-3 on penalties, Amond scoring their second. Ryan Sweeney (https://foot.ie/threads/210234-Ryan-Sweeney?p=1884018&viewfull=1#post1884018)* and Mark O'Brien both played a full part in the two legs, with O'Brien booked early on in both.

They progress to meet 'Mike Dean's' Tranmere Rovers at Wembley on Saturday. A straight red card from Gavin Gunning early in the 1st leg of that tie proving very costly for Forest Green.




(*Kind of funny seeing POSH having a dig at the foot.ie talent spotters for not highlighting Sweeney as 'one to watch')

[DeLorean]

O'Brien and Amond start at Wembley.

[Olé Olé]

Mark O'Brien won't be a happy man tonight. He was sent off for a second yellow on the 89th minute as the game was 0-0. Newport, as a result, had 10 men for extra time. On the 29th minute of the 30 in extra time, Tranmere scored the winner to earn promotion.

[tommy_c12000]

How did Cullen do? What’s his next play career wise?

[CraftyToePoke]

I thought he did well today, his team conceded an awful early goal, a back pass over hit beat the keeper. His team were really creaking after it, looked like they might fold, but he got on the ball half a dozen times then, gave a good ball moved and got it back till they were up the pitch and it settled them again. A stretch to say he assisted both goals but he did cross for both in the 2-1 win. Mis hit a few set pieces but showed some nice passing and a bit of calm in a low quality hectic game.

[Eirambler]

Cullen looked decent today. Charlton should look to sign him permanently now that they've gone up.