Irish Players Abroad 06/07

[tetsujin1979]

I heard the radio commentary, which went something like this: "O'Shea crosses, it's way overhit, Giggs retrieves it brilliantly and Saha scores a great goal".

You haven't been reading Alastair Campbell or some other positive spin merhant have you? :)

Nope, just saw the goal on MOTD2 last night

[Stuttgart88]

fair enough!!

[eirebhoy]

Celtic U19s won 9-0 in the cup. Sheridan got 3, Carey got 2 and Cahillane got 1.

[CraftyToePoke]

leicester v plymouth 2-2

McCarthy, Maybury and Logan all played the 90 but no Irish played for the visitors in a bitty scrappy game, which despite its 4 goals will not live long in the memory, all 3 Irish lads did fine without excelling, McCarthy still playing with a mask on will be disappointed that the game will be remembered for his conceding an injury time freekick which led to plymouths equaliser for which his protests earned him a suspension inducing booking.

bit of a sour note as he had played fine, but both plymouths goals came from setpieces which the entire leicester defence is taking stick over, 3 of those 5 defenders being irish.

Logan again did ok, he did drop a couple of crosses though but got away with it, he came from on his line at one point, all the way to the edge of the area to punch taking out at least 5, maybe 6, players but he got to it.he also produced a very fine one-on-one, point saving, last seconds save from Hayles to deny plymouth the win.

i think McCarthy will now miss the visit of St.Ledgers preston on sat, bit of a shame as it would have been nice to see them both at once.

O.S. report here:
http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/MatchReport/0,,10274~33436,00.html

Maybury on the need for leicester to sort out the conceding from setpieces here:

http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10274~926692,00.html

[CraftyToePoke]

looks like Frecklington had a busy day, a goal a booking and a couple of other attempts on goal as lincoln went out to port vale

http://www.redimps.premiumtv.co.uk/page/FirstTeamReport/0,,10440~36356,00.html

[CraftyToePoke]

Marcos Painter has gone out on loan to swansea

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/6146602.stm

[tetsujin1979]

Marcos Painter has gone out on loan to swansea
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/6146602.stm

Good move for him, he wasn't getting any first team games, Stephen Kelly has been the first choice right full this season

[CraftyToePoke]

Good move for him, he wasn't getting any first team games, Stephen Kelly has been the first choice right full this season


isnt Painter a left back though tets?

[tetsujin1979]

isnt Painter a left back though tets?

Whoops, according to his wikipedia page, he is and he's also played centre half and left midfield: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_Painter

[dr_peepee]

Hopefully a case of one step back and two steps forward. Mario Melchiot reckoned he was the best young player at Birmingham while he was there.

[Stuttgart88]

Disappointed about Painter. He's naturally a CB but has played LB for both Brum and Ireland U21. He got MOTM when Brum played Reading in FA Cup on TV last year, playing CB alongside Alex Bruce who played for Ireland B tonight.

[tetsujin1979]

Jim O'Brien equalised for Celtic's reserves in a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock's reserves. O'Carroll and O'Dea played in defence, while Graham Carey and Cillian Sheridan were unused subs.
Tommy Coyne's son Thomas lined out for Kilmarnock.

Celtic review: http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/news.aspx?id='2006-11-14_1603pc'
Kilmarnock review: http://www.kilmarnockfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10291~928142,00.html?ptvParm=

[theworm2345]

Clive Clarke set up Stern John's goal
http://www.attachmax.com/John__1.html
Noel Hunt (Steve Hunt's brother) scored for Dundee United
http://www.attachmax.com/Hunt.html

[tetsujin1979]

Keith Treacy notched both goals for Blackburn reserves last night in a 2-0 win over a Sheffield United reserve side including Stephen Quinn (Alan's brother). Eddie Nolan also lined out for Rovers.

Blackburn review: http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ReserveNewsDetail/0,,10303~928165,00.html?ptvParm= (http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ReserveNewsDetail/0,,10303%7E928165,00.html?ptvParm=)
Sheffield United review: http://www.sufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/ReservesReport/0,,10418~928380,00.html?ptvParm=

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Ireland was on show for Man City's reserves in a 4-2 loss against Man United's reserves in the Manchester Senior Cup. Ireland set up City's second goal, and from the City review appears to have been their most creative player. Chris Fagan came on with 10 minutes to go for United

Man United review: http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=379799
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=380043

[eirebhoy]

I saw an article from March that Chelsea have signed a 14 year old from Crumlin United named Connor Clifford. He is the youngest player to play for Ireland U16s at the age of 13. I can't remember Chelsea ever signing an Irish youth tbh.

[SaucyJack]

I saw an article from March that Chelsea have signed a 14 year old from Crumlin United named Connor Clifford. He is the youngest player to play for Ireland U16s at the age of 13. I can't remember Chelsea ever signing an Irish youth tbh.

didn't Nick Colgan start out at Chelsea,? I could be wrong.

[Metrostars]

Ronnie O'Brien is traded by Dallas to the new MLS team in Toronto:


FC Dallas on Friday sent all-star midfielder Ronnie O'Brien to Toronto FC in exchange for defender/midfielder Adrian Serioux and a second-round draft pick (14th overall) in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft.
Serioux, who played for MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo in 2006, was selected by Toronto in the MLS Expansion Draft just prior to the trade, which was the first in the Queen City club's history.

The swap ends a great deal of speculation about O'Brien and his future with FCD. The talented yet temperamental playmaker had expressed his desire to leave the Hoops on several occasions this season. Despite playing much of the year with an injured hamstring, he still managed to lead FCD with 11 assists and was named an MLS All-Star for the third straight year.

"Ronnie is a great player and certainly did some great things for FC Dallas and it's never easy to lose a player like that," said FCD President and General Manager Michael Hitchcock. "It was one of those things that Ronnie wanted a change of scenery and wanted to go somewhere new. His wife has family in Toronto. He told us that if there was a chance to do a deal there, that he would appreciate it. Anytime you can do a deal that's good for both teams and also good for the players and their families, that's a good trade all around."


http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20061117&content_id=79033&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp

FYI...Mo Johnston is Toronto FC's coach.

[theworm2345]

Tony Stokes scored for Falkirk
Clinton Morrison scored for Crystal Palace
Alan O'Hare scored for Chesterfield
Stephen Elliott scored twice for Sunderland
Mark Kinsella got an assist for Walsall
Kevin Doyle scored for Reading
Shay Given returned for Newcastle
Michael Cummins scored for Darlington
Thomas Butler scored for Swansea
Lee Trundle scored for Swansea
DAVID CONNOLLY SCORED FOR SUNDERLAND :D:D:D

[Fergie's Son]

Elliot has two for Sunderland and Doyle scored again for Reading.

Stokes scores AGAIN for Falkirk in a 2-1 loss.

And Ronaldo just missed one of the easiest chances I have ever seen for Manchester United.

Now if we just had a real manager....

[eirebhoy]

David Connolly scored Sunderland's 3rd and Andy Keogh also got 1.

[Fergie's Son]

So then a great day. Here's hoping that Robbie scores tomorrow.

Good to see Conolly get off the mark as well. Sunderland is turning into my favourite team.

[Noelys Guitar]

Duff though was terrible today. He has really lost his confidence.

[theworm2345]

Sunderland is turning into my favourite team.
Join the club :)
They're on Sky next Friday against my other favorite, Wolves (Keane vs McCarthy)

[Fergie's Son]

Join the club :)
They're on Sky next Friday against my other favorite, Wolves (Keane vs McCarthy)

Darn it, probably won't get that in the US.

As I have gotten older I've discovered that I get infinitely more pleasure watching any team with an Irish player than watching the team I "support".

[pete]

November 17? :confused:

[Fergie's Son]

November 17? :confused:

18th. Hung over.

Clinton Morrisson also scored for Crystal Palace.

[Irish_Praha]

Anyone see the Reading-Charlton game? Hunt got 9/10 on the Sky sports website so i presume he was awarded man-of-the-match. I heard Reid didn't have the best of starts to his CMF role, not great but not terrible either but maybe he'll improve over the coming weeks.

[Fergie's Son]

Did not see the game but the Guardian also gave Hunt man of the match.

He is what, 25 now? He's making his move and deserves a call-up.

[Soper]

He did not perform too well in the b team match.

Joe Gamble is more deserving of one.

[Irish_Praha]

I can't say I have seen much of him but up until now he has been a regular starter but only been average, if solid. From the sounds of it, today was his best game of the season so far. We have to remember he was playing against a team at the bottom of the table and low on confidence. However, if he can keep that level of performance up over the next few months he would merit a call up to the full team squad. Strange that he is making more of an impact for Reading this season than he did in the championship last season.

[Fergie's Son]

Good point with regard to Charlton being such a weak team.

We'll have to see but Staunton doesn't have the wherewithal to make any interesting decisions.

[dr_peepee]

Some of the sunderland message boards are saying Liam Lawrence is gone to Stoke on loan.

[co. down green]

Shay Given was superb for Newcastle this afternoon.

The Donegal man is the best keeper in the premiership

[FarBeag]

Just watched MOTD tonight and Hunt were excellent. He obviously has the ability and if he could keep putting in performances like this he should not be far off a call up. Doyle scored a nice goal but Andy Reid was not great.

[theworm2345]

Some of the sunderland message boards are saying Liam Lawrence is gone to Stoke on loan.
Yes, thats what it said on www.safc.com as well

[tetsujin1979]

He [Hunt] did not perform too well in the b team match.

Joe Gamble is more deserving of one.

Thought he was far superior to O'Brien in the B game, certainly more attacks came from the left side when he came on. Came off the left wing well, and tried to set himself up for a few shots.

[dr_peepee]

Prestons Alan McCormick has gone on loan to Southend

[theworm2345]

Jon Walters scored for Chester on Friday

[republicofwhite]

Just watched MOTD tonight and Hunt were excellent. He obviously has the ability and if he could keep putting in performances like this he should not be far off a call up. Doyle scored a nice goal but Andy Reid was not great.

He's come out of nowhere. People said he wasn't great in the B match but he seems to be getting better and better with every match. A lot more skilful than I thought against Charlton and Coppell (Who is an excellent manager) clearly rates him. He's pretty much a fixture and also beginning to stand out in an impressive Reading team. Kilbane would want to watch himself. I hope its not just a case of Death Threats getting the best out of him... No cynicism intended.

[eirebhoy]

I can't say I have seen much of him but up until now he has been a regular starter but only been average, if solid. From the sounds of it, today was his best game of the season so far. We have to remember he was playing against a team at the bottom of the table and low on confidence. However, if he can keep that level of performance up over the next few months he would merit a call up to the full team squad. Strange that he is making more of an impact for Reading this season than he did in the championship last season.
He got motm against Chelsea too though.

[tetsujin1979]

Karl Moore and Gary Breen started for Man City U18s, while Donal McDermott was a late sub and Michael and Ian Daly were unused subs in a 1-0 win over Bolton on Sunday.

Man City review here: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=380956
No sign of a review on Bolton's site, if anyone finds one, can they post it here?

[Paddy Garcia]

Some of the sunderland message boards are saying Liam Lawrence is gone to Stoke on loan.

Following a training ground bust up with Keane.

[CraftyToePoke]

leicester v preston 0-1

Logan and Maybury both played for the home side with the latter getting booked but doing ok and Logan having a decent 90, he didnt have any real outstanding save to make but was solid enough in his kicking and his handling held up when called upon.

St.Ledger played for preston and was impressive throughout, solid with good positioning and provided the moment which seperated the sides in a tight game when he took a pass near halfway and played a good one-two and moved into space on the edge of the leicester area, got it back and hit a good shot against the post, the rebound fell to his teammate who hit the only goal from it.

throughout the second half leicester pushed and pinned the visitors back but St.Ledger and his colleagues held on for the one-nil.

O.S. report here:http://www.ptvreg.co.uk/?ptvParm=s6930120&l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk%2Fpage%2FN ews%2FNewsDetail%2F0%2C%2C10274%7E930214%2C00.html %3F

[theworm2345]

Following a training ground bust up with Keane.
I heard Keane had him by the throat (I read something on the Sunderland message boards about it, though it could be bull****, trying to find it)

[tetsujin1979]

Michael Daly, Ian Daly and Donal McDermott all played the full 90 minutes for Man City's Pontin's league side in a 1-0 loss to an experienced Bury side. Garry Breen came on late in the second half. From the Man City review, it seems McDermott had their best opportunity

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=381464
No Bury review yet, I'll post it when it's available

Karl Moore was a second half sub for Man City's reserve side in a 1-0 loss to their Bolton counterparts.

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=381467
Bolton review: http://www.bwfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1004~932285,00.html?ptvParm=

[RiffRaff]

Gareth Farrelly back in English football - is he worth a call up (sorry that was a joke Bohs fans!!)

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cc_league1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer_league_1_and_2/06/11/24/manual_155218.html&TEAMHD=nationwide2

[tetsujin1979]

Graham Carey opened the scoring for Celtic U-18's in a specially arranged fixture against the Man United U-18's in Glasgow last tuesday. The match finished in a 4-2 win for the junior Bhoys side. Paul Skinner was in goals, while Cillian Sheridan and Paul Cahillane were also part of the starting XI.

Celtic review: http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/news.aspx?id='2006-11-22_1412gk'
Can't find any review of the game on the Man Utd site.

[drummerboy]

Owen Garvan made his long-awaited comeback as a 60th minute substitute yesterday against Barnsley. Shane Supple could only make the bench.

[dr_peepee]

Liverpool are lining up a £1.6m swoop for Ipswich striker Billy Clarke. (News of the World)