Irish Abroad 2007/2008

[DmanDmythDledge]

Cheers Worm.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 18th March 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-03-18
Caleb Folan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=28492) scored his sixth of the season
Alan Maybury (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=8906) reached the semi-final of the Scottish FA Cup
Billy Mehmet (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34664) scored St Mirren (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2475)'s consolation goal in their loss to St Johnstone (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2472)
Andy Jackson (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39154) scored his sixteenth of the season in the same game

[tetsujin1979]

Saw this on Chelsea's site: http://www.chelseafc.com/page/NewsHomePage/0,,10268~1259268,00.html

James Simmonds moves for four weeks to Ryman League side Dover Athletic

There's this review from his first game for Dover: http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Athletic-edge-nearer-to-title-newsinkent10687.aspx?news=sport

[NeilMcD]

Paddy Mc Carthy having a great game today against West Brom. Really playing well.

[tetsujin1979]

Marc Wilson on the bench for Portsmouth today, hope he gets a run out

[FarBeag]

Watched the Charlton v West Brom match yesterday and Paddy McCarthy put in a MOTM performance. He was really excellent particularly in the last quarter when West Brom threw everything at them. Don’t know how consistent he is but an option for us I am sure.

[CraftyToePoke]

leicetser v hull 0-2

no Irish these days for leicester, but Caleb Folan for the visitors, who to my disappointment was kept out of the starting eleven by the silken and sublime footballing God that is Dean Windass.

He did however join proceedings with about 20 to play, joining Windass up top and immediately issuing him some instructions on how and where he wanted it flicked on.

His first involvement pressurised the CB into conceding a throw from the type of header he had previously been sending down the middle, and Folans first time in posession killed the game and sent some home fans to the exits. It came from a long high punt which the CB's should have dealt with but inexplicably did'nt. Folan was in behind and, his first touch removing the trailing CB from the equation, he then cleverly drifted accross the covering fulback, thus removing him. he then calmly took it on and finished accross the keeper to confirm three pionts for his team. very well taken I thought, as he had work to do when he picked it up.

after that, it was all about the basics, keeping posession, offering a decent outlet and keeping it simple, which he did on about five or six occasions. he also showed a good burst of speed on two occasions when defending from the front, once covering ground well when his side were defending a corner to stop leicester picking up easy posession from the half clearence and on another when the CB he was chasing rolled it to the LB, only for Folan to make up the ground quickly enough to make the opposong player have to hoof it, and give it away.

a nice little cameo from the man, and his seventh of the season (i think), if we are looking at Lee, Morrisson, etc, could he become an option? his side are in the playoff spots at present.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 22 March 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-03-22
Roy O'Donovan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47075) started two consecutive games for the first time this season
Kevin Kilbane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4193) started his first game for Wigan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2783) since 23 February 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-02-23)
Caleb Folan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=28492) scored his seventh of the season, and his second goal in two games
James O'Connor (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=14886) scored his third of the season, all of which have been scored away from home
Ben Burgess (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=20396) scored his eighth goal of the season
Andy Keogh (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39039) scored his ninth and tenth goals of the season, the second time he's scored twice in the same game
Jonathan Douglas (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23151) made his first appearance for Leeds (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1524) since 15 December 2007 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2007-12-15)
JJ Melligan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=27270) was shown the red card
Richie Partridge (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23598) scored his sixth of the season
Jamie McCarthy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=44290) scored his seventh of the season

[theworm2345]

Dominic Foley scored for KAA Gent against Anderlecht

[Paddy Garcia]

Hawkins to be released by Coventry

[soccerc]

Hawkins to be released by Coventry
....again :D

[livehead1]

Hawkins to be released by Coventry

Yet another example of players highly rated in the Eircom League who simply aren't good enough for the english championship

[ifk101]

Yet another example of players highly rated in the Eircom League who simply aren't good enough for the english championship

Hawkins - highly rated? :)

Maybe 8-10 years ago. ;)

[SkStu]

Yet another example of players highly rated in the Eircom League who simply aren't good enough for the english championship

Hawkins was and always will be a big donkey. Hawkins scored a few thumping set-piece headers for Pats a good few years back - thats about all he's ever done, the lazy imposter.

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Gleeson going on loan to Stockport until the end of the season
Wolves report: http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~1274748,00.html
Stockport report: http://www.stockportcounty.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10419~1274635,00.html

[DmanDmythDledge]

Hawkins to be released by Coventry
Gone on loan to Chesterfield for the rest of the season.
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=31559

[theworm2345]

Stephen Gleeson going on loan to Stockport until the end of the season
Wolves report: http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~1274748,00.html
Stockport report: http://www.stockportcounty.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10419~1274635,00.html
I'm pretty sure he was loaned there last year too

[tetsujin1979]

Aidan Downes gone on loan to Yeovil for the rest of the season:

Everton report: http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/downes-on-trial.html
Yeovil report: http://www.ytfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10673~1275689,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

I'm pretty sure he was loaned there last year too
Yep, he was there last season from November to February: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=45301&seasonID=136

[SaucyJack]

David Bell to Leicester on loan.
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_3358078,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 29 March 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-03-29
Andy Reid (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23629) scored his first goal since moving to Sunderland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2493)
After starting the previous two games in a row, Roy O'Donovan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47075) came on as a late substitute in the same game, and still found time to get booked
Michael Doyle (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=35384) scored a brace at home. He still has not found the net away from the Ricoh Arena this season.
Jay Tabb (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=24695) scored his sixth of the season in the same game
Caleb Folan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=28492) scored for the third game in a row
David Bell (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23804) started his first game on loan at Leicester (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1527)
Ross Gaynor (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47712) played his first minutes of football since 19 January 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-01-19)
Barry Conlon (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=12178) scored his seventh of the season
Billy Mehmet (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34664) scored his eighth of the season

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 30 March 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-03-30
Steve Finnan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=2516) made his first appearance in a matchday XVI for seven weeks, as an unused substitute
Robbie Keane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11957) was substituted again, he had only completed three games in February and March
Damien Duff (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10515) made his first appearance in a matchday XVI for Newcastle (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1823) in three weeks, as an unused substitute
Lee Carsley (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=1329) has been booked more in the last three months than in the whole of last season. He's picked up six yellow cards since January, and was only booked four times in the whole of last season

Congratulations to Keith Andrews (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17402) on lifting the Football League Trophy with the MK Dons (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2812). He opened the scoring with his second penalty of the season

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad Statistics for March: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/march.xquery
Darren Randolph (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41744) and Sean St Ledger (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34723) won more games than any other player. Both players started five wins in March
Darren Randolph (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41744) also started more games than any other Irish player, and completed more games than another player
Wes Hoolahan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43134) and John-Joe O'Toole (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47180) drew more games, with five draws apiece
Joe Murphy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=15110) and Jim Goodwin (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=20715) reflected the relegation form of Scunthorpe (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2263) as both lost five games
Martin Rowlands (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11186) was substituted four times, more than any other player
Darron Gibson (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=42488), Ben Burgess (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=20396) and Adam Rooney (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43228) were all introduced from the bench four times. All of Gibson's introductions were away from Molineux Stadium
Darren O'Dea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41533) was the most unused substitute defender for the second month running
Caleb Folan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=28492) and Andy Keogh (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39039) were the top scoring Irish players in March, with three goals each
Folan was the best talisman for his club, with every goal leading to a win for Hull (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1310). Curiously, each goal came in a substitute appearance, Folan had 2 starting appearances and did not score in either
Leon Best (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38733) was shown more yellow cards in March than any other player

[Metrostars]

Ciaran O'Brien came on as a sub for Colorado against LA Galaxy on Saturday night with about 20 minutes to go. He looked to be a decent player, doing well in midfield, broke up a few LA moves and passed well until a few minutes remaining when he promptly hacked down Carlos Ruiz and got a red card for his troubles.

The other Irish MLS player Ronnie O'Brien should play on Thursday night in the opening game for San Jose.

[eirebhoy]

Manchester United have completed the signing of the much-sought after Republic of Ireland teenager Robert Brady.

The 16-year-old winger joins from North Dublin club St Kevins Boys after Sir Alex Ferguson beat off competition from several rival Premier League sides chasing the youngster, who will move to United later this year.

more... (http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/01/15/Prem-United-sign-Brady/)
He made his debut for the reserves last weekend, a couple of months after signing.

United: Foster; Jones, Eckersley, Chester, Silvestre; Eagles, C Evans (Brady 46), Possebon (Galbraith 41), Cleverley; Macheda, Welbeck.

[livehead1]

He made his debut for the reserves last weekend, a couple of months after signing.

United: Foster; Jones, Eckersley, Chester, Silvestre; Eagles, C Evans (Brady 46), Possebon (Galbraith 41), Cleverley; Macheda, Welbeck.

watched him on mutv for my sins and he was fairly average.

[youngirish]

watched him on mutv for my sins and he was fairly average.

Anyone know what happened to Chris Fagan at Man U? He looked decent in action in the youth cup first leg last year?

[irishfan86]

O'Shea came on as a sub against Roma today in the first half after Vidic was injured.

He slotted into centreback alongside Ferdinand and did well.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Vidic looks like he will be out for a while so O'Shea should get a run in the team.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 1 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-01
Jonathan Douglas (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23151) made his first start since the 15 December 2007 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2007-12-15)
Alan Sheehan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41226) scored his third of the season, and his first since going on loan to Leeds (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1524)
John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) was introduced for an injured Vidic, and may get a run in the Manchester United (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1724) team now

[tetsujin1979]

Greg Cunningham and Karl Moore were on the scoresheet as Man City's reserves came from a goal down against Wigan Athletic to win 3-2. Garry Breen captained the side, and Paul Marshall also appeared for the Blues' second string.

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=546235
Wigan review: http://www.wiganlatics.premiumtv.co.uk/page/InReserve/0,,10429~1279787,00.html (http://www.wiganlatics.premiumtv.co.uk/page/InReserve/0,,10429%7E1279787,00.html)

[Closed Account]

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Alan Sheehan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41226) scored his third of the season, and his first since going on loan to Leeds (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1524)
Cracking goal it was too.,.....
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[CraftyToePoke]

Cracking goal it was too.,.....
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he said he turned down a new contract at leicester to join leeds.

[CraftyToePoke]

leicester v scunthorpe 1-0

i didnt make it to this one to see scunnys Irish contingent, but Bell made his debut, he kept Stephen Clemence out, club captain and an almost ever present this season. i believe Clemence got player of the year ar birmingham last year also.

looking forward to watching Bell, he has delivered a few assists for luton when ive seen him before, the manager here has described his arrival as a signal of the clubs intent (!) but he was linked with west brom a lot in the window.

says he wants to stay: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/7326353.stm

[tetsujin1979]

Donal McDermott played for Man City's Academy side in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup, the return leg in Manchester is on Wednesday week

Chelsea review: http://www.chelseafc.com/xxchelsea180706/index.html#/page/NewsHomePage/list_2209129_3
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=546666

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 5 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-05
Joey O'Brien (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39646) made his first start in four games
Damien Duff (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10515) made his first appearance for Newcastle (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1823) since 8 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-08)
Robert Elliot (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=40710) made his first appearance for Charlton (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=527). With Nicky Weaver sent off, and suspended, he may get a run in the side
Ian Morris (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41485) scored his third goal of the season
Stephen Quinn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41911) made his first start since 1 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-01)
Leon Best (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38733) scored his eighth goal of the season
Adam Rooney (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43228) notched his tenth of the season
Jimmy Ryan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47021) made his first appearance since 13 January 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-01-13)
Congratulations to Aidan Downes (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=48921) on making his league debut, on loan at Yeovil (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2905)

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Sunday, April 6 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-06
John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) started his first game since 19 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-19). With Ferdinand now also injured, he may get an extended run in the side.
Noel Hunt (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34469) scored his 17th of the season for Dundee United
Congratulations to Stephen McPhail (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=13638) on reaching the FA Cup Final. He'll be the first Irish captain to lead out his side for the Final since Roy Keane

[irishfan86]

Whelan scored a cracking volley for Stoke in a 2-1 loss to Palace.

Delap had a solid enough game, and was a threat on every throw-in past half.

Morrison was full of running up front for Palace, but didn't contribute much beyond that.

Scannell came on for the last few minutes and looked lively, nearly grabbing a late goal in the process.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Monday, 7 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-07
Glen Whelan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=26767) scored his third of the season, and his first goal since moving to Stoke (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2477)

[tetsujin1979]

Owen Garvan linked with Wigan: http://www.fansfc.com/wiganfootballclub/news.asp?newsid=183404

[tetsujin1979]

Ian Daly scored the equaliser for Man City's Pontin's League team against Blackpool last night. Greg Cunningham also started for the Blues.

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=548110 (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid=%7BDBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80%7D&newsid=548110)
Blackpool review: http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1284953,00.html

[irishfan86]

O'Shea overlooked in the centre of defense in favour of Pique, alongside Ferdinand.

If I were O'Shea I'd be packing my bags in the summer, but I've got a feeling he'll stick around for his 15 minutes of fame each week.

[tetsujin1979]

Cillian Sheridan scored twice as Celtic beat Hibernian 4-1 in the quarter final of the Scottish Youth Cup. Paul Skinner was in goals for the Hoops, Paul Cahillane also played.

Celtic review: http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_090408204015.aspx

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 8 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-08
Ben Burgess (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=20396) scored his ninth of the season, he's scored three goals in his last six games
Paul Keegan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=45967) notched his third of the season

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 9 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-09
Gary Dicker (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=46720) scored his first of the season, unfortunately it was an OG!
John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) came off the bench for the 16th time this season! He's also started 17 games for Manchester United (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1724)

[Dr. Ogba]

O'Shea overlooked in the centre of defense in favour of Pique, alongside Ferdinand.

If I were O'Shea I'd be packing my bags in the summer, but I've got a feeling he'll stick around for his 15 minutes of fame each week.

you'd seriously wonder what the lad must be thinking. This time last week he was first choice off the bench but this week he's been leapfrogged by not one, but two defenders (Silvestre and Pique)....If he doesn't do something in the summer it'll just confirm everyone's suspicions that he's in it for the money and title of "Manchester United squad player"

[Manc Irish Wolf]

Looks like Richard Keogh is impressing at Cheltenham - encouraging considering our current dirth of Decent Centrebacks.

Keogh extends Robins loan deal
Bristol City defender Richard Keogh has extended his loan spell at League One outfit Cheltenham Town until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has made six appearances for the League One side since moving to Whaddon Road on an initial month-long deal in March.

"Richard has been a tremendous asset for us. It's a big plus to have him for the rest of the season and I'm thankful again to (Bristol City manager) Gary Johnson for loaning him to us," Cheltenham boss Keith Downing told his club's official website.

"Richard has struck up a good understanding with Shane Duff from day one and I think they are as good a centre-back pairing as any in the division."

[DmanDmythDledge]

you'd seriously wonder what the lad must be thinking. This time last week he was first choice off the bench but this week he's been leapfrogged by not one, but two defenders (Silvestre and Pique)....If he doesn't do something in the summer it'll just confirm everyone's suspicions that he's in it for the money and title of "Manchester United squad player"
Ronaldo and Rooney leepfrogged too? Ferguson always rotates his squad for CL games that don't count for anything, don't see why this would be any different.

[dr_peepee]

Rooney and Ronaldo were leapfrogged as starters for rotation purposes.. O'Shea was leapfrogged as a replacement option. I agree with Dr Ogba...

[tetsujin1979]

Karl Moore, Garry Breen, Michael Daly and Paul Marshall all started for Man City's reserve side in their 2-1 loss to Liverpool's reserves. Ian Daly was and unused sub.

Liverpool report: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N159517080410-2052.htm
Man City report: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=548588

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 12 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-12
Shane Long (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41355) started his first game since 15 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-15)
Clinton Morrison (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10566) scored his 15th goal of the season, and first in eight games
Stephen McPhail (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=13638) scored his third of the season, all three have been scored at home and Cardiff (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=485) have not lost any of these
Darren Randolph (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41744) played his first league game for Charlton (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=527) of the season, after being recalled from his loan spell at Bury (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=394). His other two appearances for the Addicks were in the League Cup
Unfortunately, Paddy McCarthy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=26769) scored an OG in the same game
Liam Lawrence (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=19046) scored his 15th goal of the season
Jonathan Macken (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10775) scored his first penalty of the season
Alan Bennett (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=46714) scored his first of the season

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 13 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-13
Gary Doherty (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=12910) started his first game for Norwich (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1855) since 22 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-22)
Jonathan Walters (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=32939) made his comeback from injury in the same game