eL Under-21 Squad for Four Nations Tournament

[Sheridan]

...just announced by Stuart Ashton. This, of course, is a squad drawn from the Under-21 league, which has yet to get underway (although several squad members have seen eircom League service this season.) Can't see home advantage making much of a difference. It's so unfortunate that the scheduling of this competition precludes the participation of a full eL XI which would represent our football culture in a way which isn't catered for by existing structures.

Goalkeepers:
Ciaran Kelly (Galway United) 4/5/80
Mark McNulty (Cork City) 13/10/80

Defenders:
Stephen Brennan (Shelbourne) 26/3/85
Brian Gannon (UCD) 20/7/84
Shane Guthrie (Cork City) 11/12/84
Mark McChrystal (Derry City) 26/6/84
Kevin Murray (Cork City) 16/11/83
Derek Tyrell (Drogheda United) 14/4/85

Midfielders:
Gerry Gill (Derry City) 10/7/86
Ray Lally (Cork City) 23/1/85
Paul Malone (Shamrock Rovers) 26/1/85
Darren O'Brien (UCD) 31/7/86
David Tyrell (Shelbourne) 6/5/85

Forwards:
Mark Leech (Drogheda United) 9/12/85
Shane Long (Cork City) 22/1/87
Jamie Nolan (Limerick) 12/7/84
Roy O'Donovan (Cork City) 10/8/85
Conor Sammon (UCD) 6/11/86

[pineapple stu]

Where'd you see this?

[Sheridan]

Where'd you see this?
Press release from eircom League.

[ThatGuy]

It's so unfortunate that the scheduling of this competition precludes the participation of a full eL XI which would represent our football culture in a way which isn't catered for by existing structures.
Who wants to see an EL XI? I support Bohs not the EL. These competitions are farcical and the Eircom League has nothing to gain from taking part, irregardless of whether or not they win.

[pete]

A full eL XI would have nothing to gain from playing the Highland League & Welsh Premier. Its proper that u-21 league should be used for this.

[pineapple stu]

Press release from eircom League.
Yep, I see it now - cheers! You managed to be much much quicker than the FAI alleged website is why I was getting confused! ;)

[balls]

the players have alot to gain by playing .they are representing their league. it is a chance for us to showcase our young talent. to show off our top young players like shane long etc

[BobtheDrog]

fair play to derek and mark but am not sure how this team is being picked but since neither of them has played much for the drogs not sure on what basis they are being included

[Sheridan]

Four alterations to the squad on the eve of the tournament:

Barry McGrory (Bray), Hussein Yazdani (Shelbourne), Kieran Harte (UCD) and Danny Scahill (Mayo League)

replace

Roy O'Donovan (Cork City), Steven Brennan (Shelbourne), Derek Tyrell and Mark Leech (both Drogheda United.)

[GavinZac]

****, why's roy out?

[Éanna]

he's injured according to the official site

[Copa Mundial]

Who wants to see an EL XI? I support Bohs not the EL. These competitions are farcical and the Eircom League has nothing to gain from taking part, irregardless of whether or not they win.

How about development of the EL's younger players for starters.Its only right that the EL is represented by the u-21's. We have seen some very good players grace the league in recent seasons simply because they got the schooling from regular appearances in the u-21 league.
Now they get the opportunity to gain international recognition from playing against experienced players,most of whom play at a higher level.
It can only be good for the future of the league :rolleyes: