One Cap Wonders and the nearly men

[Henry Chinaski]

according to soccerscene, it was a friendly VS Tunisia: http://www.soccerscene.ie/sssenior/matchdetails.php?id=245
Came on as a sub at half time.

thanks.

good site. countless google searches failed to uncover it.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Michael Doyle earned one cap in 2006.

Paddy Madden, David McGoldrick, Cyrus Christie and Shane Duffy all have one cap but are all reasonably likely to earn more.

[Supreme feet]

Doyle was 2004, wasn't he? Late sub against Holland?

That was one of my favourite friendly wins - Matt Holland and Alan Quinn bossing midfield and Keane with one of his best goals for Ireland.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I could be wrong, Supreme. I got my info from Wikipedia.

And you're right. It's up there with the 4-0 win over Denmark.

Edit: http://irishecho.com/2011/02/keane-not-roy-stars-as-irish-outduel-holland-2/

You are, indeed, right.

[Stuttgart88]

Was Kelham O'Hanlon mentioned? I think he played half a game v Israel, the David Kelly debut hat trick game at Dalyer.

[IsMiseSean]

I was going to say Jon Goodman until I looked him up. He got 4 caps apparently.
I never liked anyone who spelt 'John' without the 'h'...

[Crosby87]

Later gave up football and became an actor on Roseanne. Gained lots of weight.

[DannyInvincible]

I was going to say Jon Goodman until I looked him up. He got 4 caps apparently.
I never liked anyone who spelt 'John' without the 'h'...

Hey, don't hate on big Walters!

[back of the net]

Probbly did, but I'm nearly sure he played in a Friendly against Wales under McCarthy

A wet and thundery night in Cardiff if im thinking of the same game - 0-0?

Was it Paul Mcgraths last game for Ireland that night?

[Crosby87]

My 3000th post chaps! And so many of you said I wouldn't make 600. Good God I have so many people to thank. To POSH for picking up that litter in Bari. To Charlie Darwin for his love of crackbird and encouragement. Nigel Harps for his words of wisdom. Adam for keeping things together in such dark times.
Stutts for his love of art, particularly Tilda Swinton in that box. To many of your sisters and female relatives.
leave you with this: a ballboy slipping behind Maria Sharapova

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/maria-sharapova-ballboy-falls-italian-open-final-win-french-open

[nigel-harps1954]

I feel a small sense of pride.

[Stuttgart88]

My 3000th post chaps! And so many of you said I wouldn't make 600. Good God I have so many people to thank. To POSH for picking up that litter in Bari. To Charlie Darwin for his love of crackbird and encouragement. Nigel Harps for his words of wisdom. Adam for keeping things together in such dark times.
Stutts for his love of art, particularly Tilda Swinton in that box. To many of your sisters and female relatives.
leave you with this: a ballboy slipping behind Maria Sharapova

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/maria-sharapova-ballboy-falls-italian-open-final-win-french-open3,000 posts and none of them about Irish football. I do wonder how many other forums you have successfully infiltrated in a similar manner. Much respect.

[IsMiseSean]

Hey, don't hate on big Walters!

After his pro-Tory tweet last week, it's getting harder to like the man. If he scores the winner against Scotland all will be forgiven!

[Crosby87]

I do wonder how many other forums you have successfully infiltrated in a similar manner.

Just NAMBLA.

[DeLorean]

I was going to say Jon Goodman until I looked him up. He got 4 caps apparently.
I never liked anyone who spelt 'John' without the 'h'...

Well I suppose it's short for Jonathan, as opposed to a different way of spelling John.

[Crosby87]

Jonny Hayes needs another look post haste!!!

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/former-ireland-u21-winger-stunning-goal-against-celtic-212336398--spt.html

[MeathDrog]

I know he tends to score in bursts but for a guy who has scored quite a bit in the championship, it is odd that Joe Mason doesn't have at least one cap.

[Fixer82]

I know he tends to score in bursts but for a guy who has scored quite a bit in the championship, it is odd that Joe Mason doesn't have at least one cap.

Too many ahead of him. Paddy Madden I remember playing in the U.S. at the end of Trap's reign. Did he play more than once?

[jbyrne]

Too many ahead of him. Paddy Madden I remember playing in the U.S. at the end of Trap's reign. Did he play more than once?

think he played against Italy (?) in craven cottage

[tetsujin1979]

madden only played once, a friendly against Wales

[MeathDrog]

Too many ahead of him. Paddy Madden I remember playing in the U.S. at the end of Trap's reign. Did he play more than once?
I wouldn't say Madden is ahead of him in the pecking order now.

[the doc]

Great thread, enjoyed reading this.
To be honest how many off us would of given anything for just one cap?
Running out in front of our wonderful fans, and having the honour of wearing the green shirt.

Priceless!

[DannyInvincible]

A piece on Jon Goodman and his short-lived international career: http://www.the42.ie/jon-goodman-football-ireland-interview-nike-academy-3238265-Feb2017/

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I thought he was excellent in The Big Lebowski.

[KrisLetang]

What about 2 cap wonders? That's almost more interesting in a way. The list includes Glenn Crowe, Clive Clark, and Alan Mahon. Clive Clark is a country & western singer now. Or at least his name suggests he may be.

[OwlsFan]

A piece on Jon Goodman and his short-lived international career: http://www.the42.ie/jon-goodman-football-ireland-interview-nike-academy-3238265-Feb2017/

The picture of lads in training in the article is good http://img2.thejournal.ie/inline/3238507/original/?width=630&version=3238507 Think I recognise them all except possibly the nose between Breen and McGrath. I have an idea who it might be but can't be sure.

[Closed Account]

The picture of lads in training in the article is good http://img2.thejournal.ie/inline/3238507/original/?width=630&version=3238507 Think I recognise them all except possibly the nose between Breen and McGrath. I have an idea who it might be but can't be sure.
Alan McLoughlin
Who is the big fella behind Goodman? Branagan?

[KrisLetang]

What brand of cleats is the one with the green in the middle? Could they be now defunct Etonics? Those are collectors items these days.

[Charlie Darwin]

To quote SkStu: "you'd miss Crosby all the same."

[Fergie's Son]

I still reckon Mike Milligan could have been a contender!

[gastric]

Not that too many of you young people will remember, but Mike Walsh of Everton was IMO the Joe Lapira of his day.Nearly decapitated an Icelandic player once. WON 4 caps and 4 caps too many.

[OwlsFan]

Alan McLoughlin
Who is the big fella behind Goodman? Branagan?

http://img2.thejournal.ie/inline/3238507/original/?width=630&version=3238507


Yes, I thought it might be McLoughlin. Is the big lad Richard Dunne ?

[Closed Account]

http://img2.thejournal.ie/inline/3238507/original/?width=630&version=3238507


Yes, I thought it might be McLoughlin. Is the big lad Richard Dunne ?
That photo is from Thursday, Sep 05 1996, I'll let you figure the out the answer. :p

http://inpho.ie/assignment/Republic-of-Ireland-Soccer-Squad-1996/E8zdtcDy66H1kzIJqVCRKw..a

[RiffRaff]

Not that too many of you young people will remember, but Mike Walsh of Everton was IMO the Joe Lapira of his day.Nearly decapitated an Icelandic player once. WON 4 caps and 4 caps too many.

I remember Mike Walsh but I think you are being a bit harsh there. He was a regular at Bolton for a number of years, some of them in the top flight, before signing for Everton under Howard Kendall and it was only then he became aware he was eligible, otherwise I think he would have more caps. Everton were in a transition and Kendall was signing hosts of players so Walsh lost his place, never played regularly in the first division after that and his call up for us came at a time we had stronger defensive options than probably any time. I do remember the karate kick though

[tetsujin1979]

one cap wonders and the nearly men sounds like the name of a bad Mike & The Machanics cover band.

[OwlsFan]

That photo is from Thursday, Sep 05 1996, I'll let you figure the out the answer. :p

http://inpho.ie/assignment/Republic-of-Ireland-Soccer-Squad-1996/E8zdtcDy66H1kzIJqVCRKw..a

I give up. Who is it? Gareth Farrelly ?

Until I saw your squad, I thought Alan Moore was Stephen Elliott.