Cillian Sheridan (F Inverness Caledonian Thistle b.1989)

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I think British & Irish players obviously have a problem when it comes to moving to foreign climes. I've read lots of news stories about Scottish players leaving English clubs because they couldn't cope; how would they cope abroad? How many news stories have all of us read about Irish players of a certain age not contemplating a move out of the county they are based in because they are settled with their family? Moving abroad is not an option for a lot of them - though moving to America is strangely enough. It's strictly a job for footballers from most other countries. Maybe it's different for them because the United Kingdom is the traditional power base of world football and it is possible to get good contracts in 5 leagues. Whereas it is harder for an Irish player to get a move to a PL team than it is for a e.g. Spanish, French or African player, conversely, the possibility of a move to a League 1 or 2 team for a young Irish player remains a constant.

I think young Irish players should be more open minded about moving to continental European countries.

In the interest of balance, several Irish players have been burned when they made a move to foreign countries - Neil Yadolahi & Conor McCormack come to mind - so, perhaps, there is a lot more smoke and mirrors, and a lot less guarantees, if a player takes that risk.

RE: McGeady. If he has improved significantly for Ireland since moving to Moscow then how bad must he have been before?

[Charlie Darwin]

Well I'll take your word over the many, many Everton season ticket holders.
Or maybe stop relying on other people's opinions and actually use your own judgement.

[GypsyBlackCat]

Or maybe stop relying on other people's opinions and actually use your own judgement.

I've seen him a few times since he came moved to back for Everton and Ireland. He hasn't become a better player. He hasn't improved at all. That's just going by the handful of games I've seen him play for Everton and Ireland. Other than the Georgia game he hasn't looked any better than when was at Celtic and at 29 he probably won't get any better.

Everton fans will be in a better place to judge if he is a good player or not because they'll see him week in and week out.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Sheridan penalty puts Omonia on level terms with Brondby on the night, but behind on the away goals rule.

An hour left in Cyprus.

[Closed Account]

Sheridan penalty puts Omonia on level terms with Brondby on the night, but behind on the away goals rule.

An hour left in Cyprus.They need 2 now.

[tetsujin1979]

second penalty for Sherdan, right on half time.
2-2 on the night, Brondby leading on away goals

[DeLorean]

His first


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8pgEiT_FTk

[DeLorean]

His second (never a penalty in the first place, had to be retaken)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6QxXQiw-Q

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Sheridan has made changes to the way he approaches his game and it's paying off in spades.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/c...ls-386625.html (http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/paul-rouse/cillian-sheridan-walking-away-from-excuses-and-scoring-lots-of-goals-386625.html)

Very interesting article.

Nice to see someone taking the complete opposite approach to Anthony Stokes when it comes to how they approach their profession.

[tetsujin1979]

15th league goal of the season yesterday for Sheridan
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[Olé Olé]

15th league goal of the season yesterday for Sheridan
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Good record and decent age. Pardon my ignorance if it superior to some of the leagues we pick players from but a move to somewhere more prestigious (Greece even?) might be the ticket for Sheridan into MON's thoughts. Rooney is doing it in Scotland in a way that Sheridan didn't while neither did it in England. Maybe that's what's setting him ahead of Sheridan.

[tetsujin1979]

Omonia Nicosia playing the Cypriot cup final tomorrow afternoon against Apollon. Sheridan was an unused sub at the weekend, and came on as a sub in the previous game after starting the previous 13 games in a row. Hopefully he starts the final

[tetsujin1979]

Sheridan played the full 90 minutes as Omonia lost 2-1, hard luck.

[kingoffifa]

Question for the sake of a question.
Anyone else think he's got to be worth a having a gander at? 6'5" apparently. Seems to be scoring a few over there.

[Charlie Darwin]

He's not 6'5 - 6'3 at a push.

[kingoffifa]

Still big.
Played inter county.
I dunno. I just think he's been left out in the cold a bit.

I can't understand why he never even made the big squads.

I've never seen him play other than the clips on line.

I just think he'd do alright. I'm very certain he'd be hungry for the ball.

Would he be as fit as the UK based players?

[Charlie Darwin]

Out of sight, out of mind I'd say. He is a big lad, I'll agree with you there. Not sure how the fitness regime at Cypriot clubs compares to the UK, but certainly his stories of being paid in brown envelopes or not at all doesn't give you confidence he's being treated to the best sport science available.

[kingoffifa]

Surely they took a look. On youtube at least.

Maybe roy doesn't like father ted ;)

[Kingdom]

Wasn't he involved in the first game back in Lansdowne? Agreed that he should have been given more scope, but at a time when Keane, Long, Doyle and Walters were all doing relatively well, you couldn't really argue. Now though...

[Drumcondra 69er]

Would have him ahead of Murphy to be honest.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Murphy's performances against Italy and France have won me over. I think he warrants a call up for the next round of competitive games based on that. I think his presence up front and dovetailing with Long was a large part of the reason we looked so good offensively.

We never looked half as good after he went off, circumstances granted.

[Stuttgart88]

I agree. I wasn't happy with Murphy making the trip but he won me over too. I'm not sure I'd pick him over Walters but he's a certain squad member / near starter for the next campaign.

[Charlie Darwin]

Would have him ahead of Murphy to be honest.
Why?.

[tetsujin1979]

Played last night in the Europa League against Banants Yerevan, Nicosia winning the first leg 1-0 away from home

[tetsujin1979]

Sheridan's strike yesterday for Omonia Nicosia was his 25th goal in 50 appearances for them

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Linked with a move to Poland.

http://bialystok.wyborcza.pl/bialystok/7,35239,21243200,jagiellonia-jedzie-do-turcji-jest-kadra-na-zgrupowanie.html

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

In talks with Jagiellonia Bialystok.

His contract with Omonia ends in June and he's likely to leave in this window as Omonia have liquidity problems.

The Polish league is a step up for him. If he can continue racking up the assists and goals I would call him up.

[zero]

In talks with Jagiellonia Bialystok.

His contract with Omonia ends in June and he's likely to leave in this window as Omonia have liquidity problems.

The Polish league is a step up for him. If he can continue racking up the assists and goals I would call him up.

would be an interesting move. they are currently top in poland (they've never before won the league).

[SkStu]

I think he is worth a look now in a friendly.

[Stuttgart88]

What a great career. There's a book to be written no doubt.

[OwlsFan]

What a great career. There's a book to be written no doubt.

But would it sell ?

[sadloserkid]

But would it sell ?

I'd buy it. Now that's not conclusive evidence of a market but if Chris Hargreaves can have a book released (and I read that one too) there's the possibility for Cillian Sheridan. He's had an interesting career undoubtedly.

[osarusan]

Compilation of recent goals here. Penalties, headers, deft finishes. The team goal starting at 5.47 is a thing of great beauty.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MocNKOlaRRk

[DeLorean]

I've seen fellas celebrate their goals up at 5-a-side with more enthusiasm!

[osarusan]

I've seen fellas celebrate their goals up at 5-a-side with more enthusiasm!

Yeah, he never really celebrated much did he!

[Fixer82]

We need him in the squad cos he's a funny ba$tard!!!

[DeLorean]

Yeah, he never really celebrated much did he!

Think this might have gone over my head. Is he known as a bit of a party boy or something? Or were you just agreeing with me. :)

I'd buy his book for sure also, he could probably do with one really big moment to gain interest from the wider audience though.

[osarusan]

Think this might have gone over my head. Is he known as a bit of a party boy or something? Or were you just agreeing with me. :)

Just agreeing with you!

Some of those were important goals in the game - late goals, probable game-winners - yet he barely raised an arm at times.

Maybe that's just how he celebrates.

[samhaydenjr]

I've seen fellas celebrate their goals up at 5-a-side with more enthusiasm!


Yeah, he never really celebrated much did he!

Look, he's from Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. It's really hot out there. He's probably just trying to conserve energy.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

He's moving to the first placed team in Poland and could play Champions League football again next season.

There's a lesson to be learned there for Irish footballers about maximising their potential, playing European football and experiencing new cultures.

If Stokes had Sheridan's attitude his career would be a lot different now.

Less bad influences around him, less sectarianism and less drinking.

Ah well.

[liamoo11]

He's moving to the first placed team in Poland and could play Champions League football again next season.

There's a lesson to be learned there for Irish footballers about maximising their potential, playing European football and experiencing new cultures.

If Stokes had Sheridan's attitude his career would be a lot different now.

Less bad influences around him, less sectarianism and less drinking.

Ah well.

Ah yes Blackburn a sectarian hell hole but don't forget Graeme souness married an Irish Catholic

[zero]

not confirmed yet as far as i can tell?

[liamoo11]

not confirmed yet as far as i can tell?


No he definitely married her!

[Closed Account]

No he definitely married her!Yes but she only got as far as Communion.

[liamoo11]

Yes but she only got as far as Communion.

no wonder souness hated the Irish!!

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Ah yes Blackburn a sectarian hell hole but don't forget Graeme souness married an Irish Catholic

When I mentioned sectarianism, I was alluding to the fact that he stagnated in the Old Firm fishbowl for so long, receiving dog's abuse from opposition fans - though he doesn't help himself by keeping company with some rather unsavory people, and having a shall we say "outspoken" father.

There have been newspaper articles referring to people asking him about guns, there have been photographs with IRA members published in national papers.

To be quite frank I think he would have been better served by doing what Sheridan did and leaving Scotland sooner and getting away from bad influences.

[Eminence Grise]

...less drinking.

In ... Poland???

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Set to turn down lucrative offers from Asia to sign pre-contract with Jagiellonia Bialystok.


Sheridan has more lucrative options in China and South Korea but has agreed a contract in principle with the Polish outfit.

https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/465125/cillian-sheridan-is-set-to-leave-cyprus-to-move-to-polish-league-leaders-jagiellonia-bialystok-at-end-of-season/

[Stuttgart88]

Typical Irish. Turning down the exotic in favour of safe options like Poland. Afraid to learn new alphabets no doubt.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I wish there were more like him. He's the only Irish lad playing in a country where English isn't the spoken language.

And it's doing him the world of good.

He probably has more Champions League/Europa League experience than anyone in our squad.