Irish Abroad 2007/2008

[passinginterest]

Alan Bennett's goal was a cracker. Happened to catch it on ITV the other morning. Worth a look if you can find it online.

[theworm2345]

Alan Bennett's goal was a cracker. Happened to catch it on ITV the other morning. Worth a look if you can find it online.
I'll post it tomorrow

[Closed Account]

Its probably in here somewhere, no time to watch it
7UKndFriyOM

[SaucyJack]

Its probably in here somewhere, no time to watch it
7UKndFriyOM

his goal is 3 minutes in.

[tetsujin1979]

Anyone know what happened to Chris Fagan at Man U? He looked decent in action in the youth cup first leg last year?Missed this last week, Billy Dennehy (Sunderland), Simon Madden (Leeds) and Fagan are all on trial at Cheltenham
From http://www.cheltenhamtownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10434~1283882,00.html

He is set to be joined by Leeds team-mate Simon Madden, a young full-back, and left-sided midfielder Billy Dennehy from Sunderland.

Coventry City defender Liam Robinson and young Manchester United striker Chris Fagan complete the quartet of trialists in the match.

Fagan went on to score in the game, which ended 3-3
Cheltenham review: http://www.cheltenhamtownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10434~1285104,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

From Crystal Palace's website: http://www.cpfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10323~1286994,00.html

Actim Analysis of all Championship games is taking place throughout the season and so far the top five Crystal Palace players are:


Player Overall Ranking

Julian Speroni 25th (6th Ranked Goalkeeper) 483
Clinton Morrison 26th (8th Ranked Striker) 481
Mark Hudson 39th (11th Ranked Defender) 439
James Scowcroft 42nd (11th Ranked Striker) 437
Ben Watson 62nd (15th Ranked Midfielder) 416

[eirebhoy]

Darren O'Dea had to have a hernia op:
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.2197183.0.why_bobo_is_back_on_the_benc h_v_gers.php

[BigmanCas]

http://www.football365.com/mailbox/story/0,17033,8744_3425537,00.html

I am just surprised that there is not more.

[tetsujin1979]

Paul Marshall and Karl Moore started for Man City's reserves in their 1-0 win over Sunderland's second string. Michael Daly, Garry Breen and Greg Cunningham were unused subs for the blues. Ian Harte, Anthony Stokes and Billy Dennehy started for Sunderland, while Gavin Donoghue was introduced as a second half substitute.
Stokes had a first half strike ruled out for the Black Cats


Moore was played out of position at left full, and the reserve manager, Ian Miller, had this to say:

was very impressed with our young back four unit tonight, especially with Karl Moore playing out of position for me at left back. He did really wellSunderland review: http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14655
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=548928

[tetsujin1979]

Some comments from Bury's message board on Darren Randolph getting recalled by Charlton: http://www.themightyshakers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=591858
Seems to be fairly positive

[tetsujin1979]

From Man City's preview of tonight's second leg of the FA Youth Cup, live on Sky Sports
http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=548909 (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid=%7BDBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80%7D&newsid=548909)

Donal McDermott: A Republic of Ireland International who loves to attack from wide positions often to devastating effect.
Ben says…“Donal's a great player and another one that you don’t like to defend against in training. Despite being a tricky winger he’s a strong lad too and both him and Vlad have done well all season and won us most of our games. They’ve scored goals and made plenty as well – they both love their tattoos – and Donal loves his expensive gear too.

Ian Daly: A Republic of Ireland International striker and second year YT. His strength is his ability on the ball and Ian has one goal from his one appearance during the campaign.
Ben says…“Another one unlucky not to have been in the team too much during this run. Ian’s a really good player with great feet and can score goals. He loves a bit of banter too and is one of our funniest lads with his impressions and sense of humour.”

[Closed Account 2]

News on Dom Foley (from UEFA Mini News site)

KAA Gent reached the Belgian Cup final after a 4-0 second-leg win over Eerste Klasse leaders R. Standard de Liège gave them a 6-2 aggregate victory. Trond Sollied's side took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Dominic Foley. Goals from Bryan Ruiz in the 68th minute, Massimo Moia (70) and Gill Vermouth (82) completed the triumph. Gent will now meet either KFC Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen or RSC Anderlecht in the final on 17 May.

[Dr. Ogba]

Did anyone watch the FA youth Cup last night? How did our lads get on?

[tetsujin1979]

Daly didn't play, McDermott played as an outside-left striker. Few decent shots and one in particular drew a great save from the Chelsea keeper at 1-1.

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Carr linked with Everton: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/04/17/everton-s-david-moyes-is-keen-on-steve-carr-89520-20385760/

[youngirish]

Missed this last week, Billy Dennehy (Sunderland), Simon Madden (Leeds) and Fagan are all on trial at Cheltenham
From http://www.cheltenhamtownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10434~1283882,00.html


Fagan went on to score in the game, which ended 3-3
Cheltenham review: http://www.cheltenhamtownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10434~1285104,00.html
Thanks Tets. Is he still with Man United or have they released him? If Cheltenham were thinking of taking him on loan from Man U I wouldn't have thought they would list him as a trialist.

They keep referring to him in that article however as a Man United player.

My guess is that they are releasing him at the end of the season but they've given him an opportunity before then to find a new club to go to.

[eirebhoy]

He was released by Man Utd.

[tetsujin1979]

Fagan on trial at Colchester now: http://www.cu-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10424~1289873,00.html
Had a run out against Ipswich on Tuesday night: http://www.cu-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10424~1290388,00.html

Seems to have impressed the reserve team manager at Colchester: http://www.colchester.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=106497

'He is from the Manchester United academy and you could certainly see that his movement was excellent.'

'Chris has a willingness to run and learn - his contribution was good but he was probably a bit frustrated that he couldn't get on the ball more than he did.

'He has played two games for us now and the manager will decide what happens next.'

[SaucyJack]

Fagan on trial at Colchester now: http://www.cu-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10424~1289873,00.html
Had a run out against Ipswich on Tuesday night: http://www.cu-fc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10424~1290388,00.html

Seems to have impressed the reserve team manager at Colchester: http://www.colchester.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=106497


Colchester was good enough for Mark Kinsella for 7 seasons before bigger and better things happened, maybe lightning will strike twice with Fagan.

[eirebhoy]

Alan Judge scored all 3 goals for Blackburn's reserves against Everton on Tuesday:
http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ReserveNews/0,,10303~1290410,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Wes Hoolahan linked with Sheffield United: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/04/18/sheffield-united-boss-kevin-blackwell-keen-on-wes-hoolahan-89520-20386889/
Mentions the recent link with Palace as well

Hoolahan on the short list for Blackpool Gazette player of the season: http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Pick-YOUR-Pool-player-of.3948187.jp

WES HOOLAHAN

He might not have been as effective as last season (but it would have been nigh on impossible to match his tremendous first season in English football), but don't under-estimate the winger's contribution to the Seasiders' cause.

Even at a higher level, he has pulled many a defence apart and created chances for team-mates.

He's also chipped in with six goals (all scored before Christmas), including that most wonderful of chips from the penalty spot at Preston.

Still only 25, we can only hope he's still at Blackpool next season, though I wouldn't hold your breath.
also

OTHERS TO CONSIDER:

Ben Burgess has scored more goals than anyone elsein a Blackpool shirt this season
and has shed blood and plenty of sweat for the Tangerine cause.

[Tenderloins]

Happened to notice that Hoolahan got a write up in either Shoot or Match magazine recently. (my sons copies! before anyone starts)

[cheifo]

Happened to notice that Hoolahan got a write up in either Shoot or Match magazine recently. (my sons copies! before anyone starts)

Dont worry mate your with friends here.;)

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 19 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-19
Congratulations to Thomas Butler (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=14777) and Marcos Painter (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41646) on promotion to the Championship (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/competitionDetails.xquery?competitionID=2) with Swansea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2513)
Congratulations to Keith Andrews (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17402) on promotion to League One (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/competitionDetails.xquery?competitionID=3) with MK Dons (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2812). Andrews also scored his 14th of the season today
Congratulations to Jamie McCarthy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=44290) and David Elebert (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38229) on promotion to the Scottish Premier League (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/competitionDetails.xquery?competitionID=3) with Hamilton Academicals (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1187)
Congratulations to Aidan Downes (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=48921) on his first goal in league football, on loan at Yeovil (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2905)

After starting every Premiership (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/competitionDetails.xquery?competitionID=1) game since the start of the season, Stephen Hunt (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17143) was left out of the Reading (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2125) matchday XVI
Leon Best (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38733) scored his ninth of the season, Michael Doyle (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=35384) notched his seventh of the season in the same game.
Coincidentally both players were also booked
Stephen Quinn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41911) and Michael Timlin (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39651) both scored their first goal of the season
After coming back from injury as a substitute last week, Jonathan Walters (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=32939) made his first start for Ipswich (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1372) since 4 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-04)
Shane Supple (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38716) started his first game of the season, after 39 appearances as an unused substitute

[Metrostars]

Ronnie O'Brien scored for San Jose on Saturday: http://mls.gotuit.com/?c=2008&p=2163...33074&i=237094

[theworm2345]

Just heard on Big League Weekend that Dean Kiely's son, Chris has signed for Gillingham

He's a goalkeeper and was born exactly 6 months before me, thats all I know

His father was born in England so if Dean qualified through his grandparents would Chris not be eligible?

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 20 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-20
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 5 April 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-05)
Liam Miller (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=20718) made his first appearance for Sunderland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2493) since 2 February 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-02-02)
Ian Harte (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=3308) made his first appearance for Sunderland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2493) since 15 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-15)
Paul McShane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11080) made his first appearance for Sunderland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2493) since 19 January 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-01-19)
Noel Hunt (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34469) scored his eighteenth goal of the season, and his third penalty. All of which have been scored at home

[tetsujin1979]

I saw most of the Dundee - Hibs game on Setanta on Sunday. From what I did see, Willo Flood was by far the best player on the park

[tetsujin1979]

Greg Cunningham supplied the cross for the opening goal in Man City's Pontin's League win over Wrexham.
City went on to win 3-0

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=549419
Just the lineups and the result on the Wrexham site

[tetsujin1979]

Paul Marshall, Michael Daly, and Karl Moore started for Man City Reserves' final game of the season against Middlesbrough. Ian Daly came off the bench in the second half and Greg Cunningham was an unused substitute.

Middlesbrough review: http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1~1295375,00.html
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=549492

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 22 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-22
Andy Keogh (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39039) scored his eleventh goal of the season
Stephen Ward (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=46039) made his first appearance for Wolves (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=2848) since 19 January 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-01-19)

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 23 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-23
Andy Jackson (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39154) was introduced as a substitute for the eighth time, and was sent off later in the same game for the first time this season

[eirebhoy]

Cillian Sheridan scored an equaliser to take Celtic to the extra time in the Youth Cup final but Rangers won in the end.

If Rangers reach the UEFA cup final Celtic will have to play on the 22nd May which would rule McGeady out of the Serbia game. He sounded like he couldn't wait for the training camp so let's hope Fiorentina knock Rangers out. :)

[tetsujin1979]

Cillian Sheridan scored an equaliser to take Celtic to the extra time in the Youth Cup final but Rangers won in the end.
Other way around eb, Sheridan scored first, and Rangers equalised in injury time,
Paul Skinner and Paul Cahillane started alongside Sheridan, who was substituted before full tim.

Celtic review: http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_230408214849.aspx

[eirebhoy]

Cheers didn't realise it was Rangers that equalised.

Celtic review: http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_230408214849.aspx
Sheridan has some mop of hair in that picture going up for a header.

[jmurphyc]

I watched Birmingham today. Stephen Kelly was IMO one of their best players. He defended well for most of the match. Finnan was also decent enough.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 26 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-26
Stephen Ireland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41708) scored his fourth of the season, in every other game Man City (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=1718) have gone on to win
Joey O'Brien (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39646) started his first game since 5 April 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-04-05)
Kevin Kilbane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4193) picked up his third booking of the season, in the same game Stephen Hunt (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17143) picked up his fifth yellow
Jon Macken (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10775) scored his eighth of the season
Jonathan Walters (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=32939) scored his thirteenth of the season

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 27 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-04-27
Lee Carsley (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=1329) picked up his eighth booking of the season
Steven Reid (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=14611) picked up his seventh booking
Darren O'Dea played his first minutes of league football since, 24 February 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-02-24)

[John83]

Liam Lawrence was voted onto the Championship PFA team of the season. http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_3486987,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Donal McDermott scored one, set up one and had a shot cleared off the line in Man City Academy's 4-2 win over Sunderland Academy. They're going on to play Aston Villa in the Academy league final now.
Michael Liddle and Conor Hourihane started for Sunderland

Sunderland review: http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14758
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=549885 (http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid=%7BDBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80%7D&newsid=549885)

[drummerboy]

Timlin of Fulham, has been offered terms by Swindon after a loan spell there.

[tetsujin1979]

Jimmy Ryan has been released by Shrewsbury: http://www.shrewsburytown.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10443~1301410,00.html

[eirebhoy]

I watched Birmingham today. Stephen Kelly was IMO one of their best players. He defended well for most of the match. Finnan was also decent enough.
2 minutes into the match, he hadn't even touched the ball and the fans were singing "there's only one Stephen Kelly".

[theworm2345]

According to the Sun, Garry Breen has been released by Man City, but could be picked up by West Brom: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1101943.ece]
I can't wait for a Black Country derby where Gary Breen will be facing Garry Breen :)

2 minutes into the match, he hadn't even touched the ball and the fans were singing "there's only one Stephen Kelly".
I still think he's ****e

[tetsujin1979]

I can't wait for a Black Country derby where Gary Breen will be facing Garry Breen :)
Seeing as West Brom are as good as promoted, and Wolves are an outside bet (at best) for the play-offs, you could be waiting for some time.

[tetsujin1979]

O'Dea article in the Glasgow Herald: http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/headlines/display.var.2234889.0.ODea_ready_to_make_the_most_ of_any_belated_opportunity.php

[theworm2345]

Seeing as West Brom are as good as promoted, and Wolves are an outside bet (at best) for the play-offs, you could be waiting for some time.
Wolves can easily get in to the playoffs this year, if Ebanks-Blake keeps on doing what he is doing we can get up. Also I'd be surprised if WBA stay up next year (that of course begs the question if Breen will still be at Wolves or in football at that point)

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad statistics for April: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/april.xquery
Aiden McGeady (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38265), Stephen Quinn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41911), Alan Sheehan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41226) and David Forde (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=30011) started the most wins - four
All of Sheehan's wins were away from home
Robbie Keane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11957) started the most draws, with four
JJ O'Toole (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47180) and Wes Hoolahan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43134) both lost three games, more than any other midfielder
Stephen McPhail (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=13638) and Dean Kiely (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4190) started the most games, both players were in the starting XI seven times
Kiely went on to complete all of these games, topping the completed games list
Robbie Keane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11957) started four games in April (two home, two away) but failed to complete both away games
Similarly Stephen Ireland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41708) started three home games and was substituted in all of them
John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) was introduced from the bench four times, every other introduced defender only came off the bench once
A frugal month in front of goal for the Irish, with only three players - Leon Best (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38733), Noel Hunt (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34469) and Jon Macken (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10775) - getting more than one goal
Macken's goals both led to wins for Barnsley

[hoops12]

Wolves can easily get in to the playoffs this year, if Ebanks-Blake keeps on doing what he is doing we can get up. Also I'd be surprised if WBA stay up next year (that of course begs the question if Breen will still be at Wolves or in football at that point)

hi lads i know i might not be on right thread but can anyone tell me the correct time and date for trappatonis first match against serbia

[Supreme feet]

Yeah, it's May 24, 19:45. Couple of hours after the Heineken Cup final!

[ken foree]

what a fantastic goal by keane today, hammered on halfway and got up to storm forward and finish splendidly. one of his best in recent memory!