Irish Players Abroad 06/07

[tetsujin1979]

Aiden McGeady opened the scoring for Celtic against Dunfermline today, cracking goal too, curled it into the far corner from the edge of the area.
O'Dea made his first start in defence, and could have opened the scoring with a nice turn and shot from a corner.

[tetsujin1979]

Paul Skinner kept a clean sheet as Celtic's U-19's thumped Dumbarton's U-19 side 6-0 at Celtic Park on saturday, with Graham Carey, Cillian Sheridan and Paul Cahillane all getting on the scoresheet.

Celtic review: http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/news.aspx?id='2006-12-09_1743gk'
No full match review on Dumbarton's site, just a quick mention here: http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=1281

[CraftyToePoke]

wolves v leicester 1-2

with McCarthy suspended and Logan dropped following being beaten 3 times from distance last time out, and also failing to ultimately convince on corners lately, Maybury was the only Irish player for leicester on sat, with Breen playing for wolves and Potter an unused sub.

O.S. report here:http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10274~940813,00.html

[republicofwhite]

Andy Keogh lobbed he keeper from about 30 yards...

It was an amazing goal IMO, I thought he was about 40 yards out? Matty Taylor-esque...without the volley of course.

[theworm2345]

It was an amazing goal IMO, I thought he was about 40 yards out? Matty Taylor-esque...without the volley of course.
Video
http://www.attachmax.com/Keogh.html

[Raheny Red]

Former Bohs legend, Dominic Foley :p :p was on the scoresheet at the weekend also.

[tetsujin1979]

Man City have a regular podcast on their site featuring interviews with players, the most recent one includes Stephen Ireland, you can get it here: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={5E442B74-03CB-446A-8B34-D8BCC02ADDA6}&pcpageid=19738&page=1

[kingdom hoop]

Video
http://www.attachmax.com/Keogh.html

boom boom boom let me hear you say key-o, key-o!

what a goal!! better than beckhams halfway line wimbledon effort

[theworm2345]

David Connolly just scored a 'unbelievable' injury-time equaliser for Sunderland. From what I could get from the radio, he said he got the ball 30 yards out, flicked it over his head, and volleyed it from 25-30 yards out.
Given saved 7 shots

[DmanDmythDledge]

Patrick Kavanagh has just signed for Birmingham in a six month deal from UCD.

[tetsujin1979]

Karl Moore scored and set up a goal as Man City's reserves thumped Boro's reserve side 5-0.

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=388302
Middlesbrough review: http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1~944940,00.html?

[Paddy Garcia]

Joey O'Brien is out for the season.

[Raheny Red]

Foran scored again today

[cheifo]

Good to see Glenn Whelan get a couple today.

[eirebhoy]

Apparantly Stephen Ireland was excellent yesterday, as was S.Quinn in the same match.

[tetsujin1979]

Ireland is set to start against West Ham again tomorrow, good article about him here: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchestercity/s/231/231770_rising_city_star_gets_positive.html

[tetsujin1979]

Half term marks on Richard Dunne and Stephen Ireland from http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchestercity/s/231/231900_man_city_halftime_marks.html

RICHARD DUNNE: Has the odd blip but remains one of the most consistent, able and totally committed players. 8

STEPHEN IRELAND: Just beginning to blossom and much could rest on his cultured shoulders in second half of season. 6

Incidentally, Ireland had more than twice the nearest player for the MOTM poll against West Ham, despite being substituted for the eventual goalscorer Beasley

[passinginterest]

Darren O'Dea just scored for Celtic to put them one up against Kilmarnock

[Closed Account]

He's doing well. I was a bit worried when Pressley signed that there was a little too much competition for him behind McManus, Caldwell and Balde plus Pressley. Are the aforementioned trio injured? O'Dea and Pressley started centre back with Paul Lawson the only defender on the bench.

[passinginterest]

McGeady making it 2-0 in the 90th minute, good day for the Irish boys.

[eirebhoy]

McGeady was excellent when he came on. Nakamura set up the 2 goals as usual. ;)

[eirebhoy]

Celtic goals here:
http://f.flvmaker.com/mc.php?id=1bxcQpY4__GKUTAF6Eq.PMqehLcwBpXYjEYGJBYe IHBtcf/CMgTEYY_6tqRiijDPOecPOAbckMfdSQL/ekKix

[republicofwhite]

I'm lovin' that intro music. Think its gas that the Japanese commentators can pronounce O'Dea correctly while The Sky Sports fellas take their usual unorthodox approach to Irish pronunciations a la Key-O or Kay-Hill.... "Darren O'Day opened the scoring for Celtic"

[gustavo]

I noticed Conor McNamara pronounces Cahill Kay-Hill since he acquired his English accent on Radio 5 Live.

[CraftyToePoke]

over the festive period leicester player cardiff,hull, southampton and sunderland, collecting 4 points. no irish on the score sheets and McCarthy having to wait untill the most recent game to get his starting spot back after his suspension.Logan is on the bench at present but has done enough in his 15 starts to earn a contract extension untill 2010 at the club.Maybury continuies to appear regularly although not a guaranteed pick at present when all are fit.

Logans contract extension here:http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/ProfilesDetail/0,,10274~30430,00.html

for sunderland the other day, Elliot played wide right and caused some real problems early on with his trickery movement and decent crossing, Connolly sealed the win for his side late on and Miller also impressed me with his passing in particular, but the leicester midfield didnt exactly cover themselves in glory on the day in their efforts to stop him.

as for Keanes side in general, they were tigerish when they wernt in posession but more stylish and creative while in posession then you generally see at this level, nice movement and comfortably able to keep it high up the park with the irish lads more than playing their part.

[drummerboy]

Joe O’Cearuill (Arsenal) has gone on loan to Brighton. Saw him in the B international and he looked decent.

[tetsujin1979]

Joe O’Cearuill (Arsenal) has gone on loan to Brighton. Saw him in the B international and he looked decent.

Is the B international cap enough to tie him to us permanently, he can't change his mind now and play for England?

[youngirish]

I see Jim O'Brien is going out on loan:

http://home.skysports.com/transferarticle.aspx?hlid=439666

[dr_peepee]

Wahaay!!!:)

Alan O'Brien got off the bench against Birmingham.. It's a Christmas miracle.. God bless us, every one!!

[tetsujin1979]

Joe O'Cearuill made his debut on loan to Brighton in a 3-0 loss to West Ham

[drummerboy]

Thomas Butler scored 2 and got taken down for a penalty for the third in Swansea 3-0 away victory against Premiership side Sheffield Utn.

[drummerboy]

Jim O'brien playing for Dunfirmline against Rangers. Duns 2 - 0 up at HT. O'Brien doing well, playing wide right midfield

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Kelly suffered a thigh injury against Newcastle, according to the Independent it's a torn muscle, but there's nothing official on the Birmingham website yet.

[youngirish]

Jim O'brien playing for Dunfirmline against Rangers. Duns 2 - 0 up at HT. O'Brien doing well, playing wide right midfield
Isn't he more often than not employed in Celtic reserves as a striker or have I got me wires crossed?

[tetsujin1979]

Isn't he more often than not employed in Celtic reserves as a striker or have I got me wires crossed?


could be thinking of Diarmuid O'Carroll, or Cillian Sheridan. O'Brien has played as a striker, but usually does play on the wing, or behind the front two

from http://celticfcblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/celtic-top-of-every-league.html

RIGHT MIDFIELD
Kenny McDowall's constant positional switches have at times seen four different players filling this slot in the course of one game. However, the most common starters here have been Nicky Riley, who has added a yard more pace to his tricky footwork, and the extremely talented Michael McGlinchey. But both players still have a bit of bulking out to do before they can compete at the top level. Perhaps the best bet to step up in this position would be Jim O'Brien, who is strong, direct and pacy. At Youths level Kevin Cawley, Mark Miller and Paul Cahillane have played in this position, with the older Miller looking the most at home. But the others - both 17 - have bags of talent and promise.

STRIKER
The big Bhoys are here! With Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink now a permanent feature of the first team, the Reserves and Youths now boast their own giants in the shape of Icelander Kjartan Finnbogason and Irish colossus Cillian Sheridan. Kjartan missed 18 months through injury and may take time to get fully up to speed. Hopefully he can keep his head up and take out his frustration on opposition defenders. Cillian has scored plenty of goals but at present is a long way short of first team standard in terms of fitness, technique and tactical awareness. But he COULD be a prospect within 18 months. Jim O'Brien has played a lot up front for the Reserves, as have Rocco Quinn, Nicky Riley and Michael McGlinchey. But the best display of finishing this season came from Derek Riordan. And don't forget Michael Gardyne is doing well on loan at Ross County while 18-year-old Paul McGowan is a player of the season contender at Morton. I predict big things for Wee Gowser. For the Youths, Paul Cahillane and Kevin Cawley have taken turns partnering Cillian. Both are very clever players but neither has - as yet - shown signs of being a clinical finisher.

Plenty more reading in that link for those who are interested

[FarBeag]

Diarmuid O'Carroll gone on loan to Ross County

[tetsujin1979]

Paul Heffernan was League 1 player of the month for December.

Jason Koumas won Championship player of the month, for which Glen Whelan was shortlisted.
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos (who must be worth a fortune in Scrabble!!) won League 2 player of the month, for which Jonathon Walters was also shortlisted

[eirebhoy]

Diarmuid O'Carroll gone on loan to Ross County
He came off the bench for them in the cup on Saturday.

[youngirish]

Skysports.com understands Southend and Hull are chasing Motherwell striker Richie Foran.

Foran is weighing up his future at Motherwell with his current contract due to expire in the summer.

The news has alerted a number of clubs who are considering making moves for the Irishman.

Southend and Hull are both in the market for a new striker as they look to bring in a goalscorer to aid their survival bids in the Championship.

Foran's representative Clive Hart admitted several sides were keeping tabs on Foran's situation.

"There are one or two clubs who are having a look at Richie," Hart told skysports.com.

"His contract is up in the summer and he is weighing up his future.

"Motherwell have suggested they would like to talk over a new deal, but nothing has happened so far.

"Richie is not rushing into anything and he is keeping his options open."

Motherwell are loath to lose the talented forward but they could decide to cash in on Foran this month rather than risk losing him for nothing at the end of the season.

[FarBeag]

Shane Long scored a blinder for Reading against Burnley. G O' Connor whacked one in for Burnley.Paul Heffernan also scored this evening.

[tetsujin1979]

Karl Moore opened the scoring for Man City's reserves in a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers' reserves including Alan Judge and Eddie Nolan. Judge had Blackburn's best chance to equalise late on.

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=393447 (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid=%7BDBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80%7D&newsid=393447)
Blackburn review: http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ReserveNewsDetail/0,,10303~962780,00.html?ptvParm=

[The Legend]

Keith Keane just scored for Luton.

[kingdom hoop]

Keith Keane just scored for Luton.

And a lovely goal it was too. supposedly highly regarded by newell. anyone know much about him? i havent seen him play for ireland underage at all. he's from luton originally but i'm guessing his parents are Irish given the name..he played a good few games 2 and 3 seasons ago but hasnt really figured much in last two years, still only 19 though

[eirebhoy]

In the premier league fantasy football bonus points are awarded to the best 3 players in each match. Dunne has more bonus points than any other defender in the league. I think I heard he's also the only player in the league to have played every minute of every match but I don't know how true that is.

[tetsujin1979]

Dunne has more bonus points than any other defender in the league.
Nope, Sol Campbell has the same amount - 22 - but I'm not sure if that includes this weekend.


I think I heard he's also the only player in the league to have played every minute of every match but I don't know how true that is.

Not quite, according to fantasy.premierleague.com all these players have played the maximum:
Roseniour Fulham
Ingimarsson Reading
Yobo Everton
El Karkouri Charlton
Shorey Reading
Dunne

[tetsujin1979]

Dunne has more bonus points than any other defender in the league.
According to the stats page - Click http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/stats.mc?element_filter=et_2&stat_filter=&price_filter=&view= and change the drop down box on the right from Score (Total) to Bonus - Sol Campbell has the same amount (22) but I'm not sure if that includes this weekend.


I think I heard he's also the only player in the league to have played every minute of every match but I don't know how true that is.

Not quite, according to all the stats these players have played the maximum 2070 minutes:

Roseniour Fulham
Ingimarsson Reading
Yobo Everton
El Karkouri Charlton
Shorey Reading
Dunne Man City

[bohsRap]

Heard on the tele that Dunne and Agbonlahor of Aston Villa are the only players that have played every minute of every match.

As well as that Dunne played brilliantly yesterday keeping clean sheet.

[tetsujin1979]

Again, not quite. According to the stats in the fantasy football game on premierleague.com, the following players have all played the 2070 minutes:

Goalkeepers
Robinson Tottenham Hotspur
Schwarzer Middlesbough
Jaaskelainen Bolton
Reina Liverpool
Hahnemann Reading
James Portsmouth

Defenders
Yobo Everton
Shorey Reading
Rosenior Fulham
Ingimarsson Reading
El Karkouri Charlton
Dunne Manchester City

Midfielders
Jagielka Sheffield United
Lampard Chelsea
Essien Chelsea

Forwards
Agbonlahor Aston Villa

[tetsujin1979]

Haven't seen this posted elsewhere:

from today's Indo: http://www.unison.ie/sportsdesk/stories.php3?ca=12&si=1754913

Byrne joins the Revolution
DAVID BECKHAM'S arrival into Major League Soccer last week may have captured countless headlines but there was another less-heralded MLS signing of interest to Irish football fans.

Bryan Byrne, 24, was one of a number of players drafted into US soccer's top league on Friday when he was snapped up by Steve Nicol's New England Revolution as 38th choice in the MLS Superdraft.

The Castledermot native played under Dermot Keely with Kildare County in 2002, before heading to the University of California-Santa Barbara.

[CraftyToePoke]

colchester v leicester 1-1

seems McCarthy was hard done by for the equalising pen in this one, by a ref who in his first outing at this level seems to have has a really poor game.also trying to send a player off for a second yellow, without a first booking and several controversially disallowed goals.

HERE:

Laughable decision, slams City skipper

By Andy Mann

Paddy McCarthy described the penalty decision that deprived Leicester City of three points on their first visit to Colchester as "laughable".

With City leading by Iain Hume's 19th-minute goal, the City skipper was adjudged by referee Danny McDermid, who was in charge of his first Championship game, to have fouled Chris Iwelumo at the start of the second half.

A long ball was played into the City area and Colchester striker Iwelumo went to the ground with McCarthy close by.

There appeared minimal contact and there were even less appeals from the home players.

But McDermid, who later tried to dismiss Colchester captain Karl Duguid for a second yellow without having previously booked him, pointed to the spot.

McCarthy said: "I don't know what the penalty was given for.

"I have seen it again on the video, I think everybody in the stadium has seen it, and no-one knows what it's been given for.

"It summed up the performance of the referee.

"Their skipper said to me afterwards that the lad who went down was bemused by it. I think it's laughable really. I am lost for words and all you can do in this situation is laugh. But it's not funny because it's cost us."

He added: "The lads have done ever so well. It is a difficult place to come to at the best of times but when you have decisions like that, at a place where they have a terrific home record, it makes your job even harder."

McCarthy's view was echoed by both his own manager, Robert Kelly, and, to a lesser extent, by Geraint Williams, the Colchester boss.

Kelly said: "There was no contact and not one of their players has appealed for it.

"It was a pivotal moment.''

Kelly added: "It should be the players who decide the outcome.''

There were seven bookings in a game where there was not a bad tackle.

Williams had sympathy with City over the penalty.

"It looked a bit innocuous," he said. "The ball went into the box and Chris Iwelumo lost his footing. The referee has given it. I can understand why Leicester are disappointed."