Irish Abroad 2007/2008

[cheifo]

O Dea left on the bench again today as Balde was chosen to replace injured McManus.Despite getting praise for his performance when he came on against Rangers still no place for Darren.He must realise now he is wasting his time in Glasgow

[Carrigaline]

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!
He also had another perfectly legit goal ruled offside.

It's clear that Keane thrives when his team play a quality passing game on the deck.

[theworm2345]

All of the automatic promotions and relegations are confirmed now for the lower leagues, this is how they shape up
This is assuming no transfers

Playing in the EPL:
West Brom: (^)
Dean Kiely
Stoke City: (^)
Glenn Whelan
Liam Lawrence
Rory Delap
Adam Rooney

+ CCC playoff winners

Playing in the CCC:
Derby County: (v)
N/A
Swansea: (^)
Marcos Painter
Thomas Butler
Nottingham Forest: (^)
Alan Power
Mark Byrne
Shane Redmond
Brendan Moloney

+ League One playoff winners and two relegated EPL teams

Playing in League One:
Leicester City: (v)
Alan Sheehan
Conrad Logan
Alan Maybury
Scunthorpe: (v)
Joe Murphy
Cliff Byrne
Jim Goodwin
Ian Morris
Colchester: (v)
Mark Yeates
MK Dons: (^)
Keith Andrews
Kieran Murphy
Peterborough: (^)
James McKeown

+ League 2 Playoff Winners


Playing in League Two:
Bournemouth: (v)
Steven Foley
Gillingham:
Gary Mulligan
Barry Cogan
Port Vale: (v)
N/A
Luton Town: (v)
Steven O'Leary
Lewis Emanuel
Keith Keane
David Bell
Aldershot:
N/A

+ Conference Playoff Winners




Teams in the Playoffs (and EPL relegation)
EPL Relegation Battle:
Bolton:
Joey O'Brien
Fulham:
Michael Timlin
Reading:
Kevin Doyle
Stephen Hunt
Shane Long
Alan Bennett
Graham Stack
Scott Davies

CCC Playoffs:
Hull City:
Caleb Folan
Bristol City:
Stephen Henderson
Richard Keogh
Crystal Palace:
Clinton Morrison
Mark Kennedy
Sean Scannell
Watford:
John-Joe O'Toole

League One Playoffs:
Doncaster Rovers:
Paul Heffernan
Carlisle United:
Peter Murphy
Leeds United:
Rob Bayly
Southend United:
Richie Foran
Alan McCormack

League Two Playoffs:
Stockport County:
Gary Dicker
Leon McSweeney
Conrad Logan
Darlington:
Michael Cummins
Rochdale:
N/A
Wycombe Wanderers:
N/A

Conference Playoffs:
Cambridge United:
Lee Boylan
Torquay United:
N/A
Exeter City:
N/A
Burton Albion:
John McGrath
Daryl Clare
Keith Gilroy
Saul Deeney

[eirebhoy]

Teams in the Playoffs (and EPL relegation)
EPL Relegation Battle:
Bolton:
Joey O'Brien
Fulham:
Michael Timlin
Reading:
Kevin Doyle
Stephen Hunt
Shane Long
Alan Bennett
Graham Stack
Scott Davies

You forgot Birmingham. Bolton look to be safe now.

[gufct]

was at the QPR -v- West Brom game very impressed with Damien Delaney .Big, Strong , good tackler and very good going forward definitely an option at full back. Was talking to him at the Player of the year dinner sound bloke doesnt think he will get a look in if Don Givens has a say in it.Martin Rowlands won both the Players and Supporters Player of the year awards.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Shane McFaul released by Brighton.
http://www.seagulls.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1306781,00.html

[dr_peepee]

From todays F365 roumers... Tottenham hope to beat Newcastle to the signing of Celtic winger Aiden McGeady and Crystal Palace are leading the chase to sign Colchester winger Mark Yeates.

[tetsujin1979]

Gary Breen leaves Wolves, Elliot and Potter made available for transfer
Stack and Gibson return to Reading and Man United, respectively
Report here: http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~1308842,00.html

[theworm2345]

Paul Heffernan got himself sent off from the 1st leg of the League 1 playoff final with one of the stupidest moves I've ever seen. He's out for the 2nd leg now as well

[DmanDmythDledge]

Ian Harte linked with Ipswich.
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=32190

[dr_peepee]

Paul Heffernan got himself sent off from the 1st leg of the League 1 playoff final with one of the stupidest moves I've ever seen. He's out for the 2nd leg now as well

Worse than Duff to Newcastle???

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 11 May 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=137&date=2008-05-11
Kevin Doyle (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41354) scored his sixth of the season, and his first since 8 December 2007 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2007-12-08)
Damien Duff (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10515) started his first game since 8 March 2008 (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?date=2008-03-08)
Richard Dunne (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10583) was sent off for the second time this season
Stephen Gleeson (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=45301) scored his first of the season
Cillian Sheridan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=46153) made his first appearance of the season

I'll be compiling the season stats over the next few weeks, if there's anything you'd like to see, let me know

[cheifo]

Thanks for the service this season tets.First thing I look for on the web every Monday.
Overall I have to say its been a pretty disapointing season for Irish players abroad.Kevin Doyle losing his scoring touch.Darren O Deas non breakthrough at Celtic after great progress previous season.Terry Dixons alleged retirement due to injury,Paul McShane etc etc.
Highlights-Stephen Irelands early season form but we all know his situation.In fairness Robbie and McGeady have had good seasons with their clubs.Stephen Reids successful return from injury could be crucial.Andy Reid maybe worth a mention.Transfer window could be interesting regarding the likes of Doyle and Garvan.

[Paddy Garcia]

Thanks for the service this season tets.First thing I look for on the web every Monday.
Overall I have to say its been a pretty disapointing season for Irish players abroad.Kevin Doyle losing his scoring touch.Darren O Deas non breakthrough at Celtic after great progress previous season.Terry Dixons alleged retirement due to injury,Paul McShane etc etc.
Highlights-Stephen Irelands early season form but we all know his situation.In fairness Robbie and McGeady have had good seasons with their clubs.Stephen Reids successful return from injury could be crucial.Andy Reid maybe worth a mention.Transfer window could be interesting regarding the likes of Doyle and Garvan.

Yes. Thank you Tets.

Also agree a very dismal season for us, worst in years. Terribly poor form, as you say apart from Keane, McGeady & I'd add Dunne. And Lawrence - but he can't seem to get himself noticed, so that's no use at all.
No exciting breakthroughs either (Scannel's green shoots aside).
Retirements etc.

[theworm2345]

I've just seen Gleeson's goal in the League 2 playoff semi-final, it was a tremendous strike. Maybe the keeper should have done a little better

[zackmorris]

Yeovil Town have agreed a deal with Everton to sign Irish youngster Aidan Downes.

Boss Russell Slade has been impressed by the 19-year old and told BBC Somerset:

"I have agreed a deal in effect with Everton - he is on a free but there is a sell-on clause

[theworm2345]

Yeovil Town have agreed a deal with Everton to sign Irish youngster Aidan Downes.

Boss Russell Slade has been impressed by the 19-year old and told BBC Somerset:

"I have agreed a deal in effect with Everton - he is on a free but there is a sell-on clause
Scored a great goal a few weeks back, perhaps one for the future

Lee Trundle just scored a very nice goal in extra time to put Bristol City up 1 to put one foot in Wembley

[zackmorris]

According to BBC Sport, Jim Magilton is to let Billy Clarke leave this summer because he can't guarantee him first team football. What happened to this guy? 18 months ago Liverpool were linked to a £2 Million move for him.

[theworm2345]

Caleb Folan scored for Hull against Watford in the playoff final, his goal ensured they'd be going to Wembley. He's been Hull's supersub this season

[bwagner]

Lads what about that Doyle lad that scored for Hull also >??

[theworm2345]

Lads what about that Doyle lad that scored for Hull also >??
England underage international at about 3 levels, I doubt he'd play for Ireland

[Tenderloins]

Alan O'Hare Chesterfield and Steven Foley Bournemouth are to be released by their clubs in June.

[bwagner]

Whats with this generation of traitors lol O'hara, Murphy of Hibs and Doyle

[ofjames]

unfortunately steven foley has had to retire from football altogether due to a back injury.

a real pity. both himself and his brother michael left to the premier league with such big reputations and surely dreams. tough on them

[zackmorris]

Darren Dennehy has been offered a new two year deal with everton. Whilst Graham Stack and Scott Davies have been realesed by Reading. Also, not sure if this was mentioned earlier but Ross gaynor and andrew callaghan were both released my Millwall. Conor McCormack was also apparently released by Man Utd and spent time on trial at Port Vale.

[theworm2345]

Well...this blows (for me at least)
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/sunderland-afc/safc-news/2008/05/16/hip-op-brings-forgotten-connolly-no-light-relief-72703-20920711/

[dr_peepee]

Sheffield United midfielder Stephen Quinn is a target for Middlesbrough according to F365...

[tetsujin1979]

Sheffield United midfielder Stephen Quinn is a target for Middlesbrough according to F365...Makes sense, he impressed against them in the cup game during the season

[zackmorris]

Apologies, it appears that Scott Davies was offered a new contract at reading.

[zackmorris]

Aaron Doran has signed a two year pro deal with blackburn. He seems to be highly rated there and has featured regularly for the reserves. Was in the Ireland under 17s inTurkey.

[irishfan86]

eleven-a-side reporting that Roy is pondering a 12 million pound swoop for Dunne and Ireland.

Dunne is probably worth that much on his own!

[tetsujin1979]

Mark Yeates linked with Palace again, according to football365

[zackmorris]

It appears that Conor McCormack, recently released by Man Utd, has agreed to take part in Gleen Hoddle's latest project: training young players who have been released from premier league clubs in an effort to discover 'late starters' such as Didier Drogba at his academy in Jerez, Spain. I found this in the Sunday Mirror:

'Nowhere is the scramble for places better illustrated than the case of Manchester United cast - off Conor McCormack, from Dundalk, in Ireland.
He clocked on for trials at Hoddle's academy after being picked up from Heathrow airport on his way home from United's Champions League party in Moscow.
McCormack, 18, said: "It was a blow to be released by a big club like United, but you are not just competing against lads from England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland for professional contracts any more.
"They signed two Brazilian lads who played in the same midfield position as me, so the competition is tough.'

[kingdomkerry]

It appears that Conor McCormack, recently released by Man Utd, has agreed to take part in Gleen Hoddle's latest project: training young players who have been released from premier league clubs in an effort to discover 'late starters' such as Didier Drogba at his academy in Jerez, Spain. I found this in the Sunday Mirror:

'Nowhere is the scramble for places better illustrated than the case of Manchester United cast - off Conor McCormack, from Dundalk, in Ireland.
He clocked on for trials at Hoddle's academy after being picked up from Heathrow airport on his way home from United's Champions League party in Moscow.
McCormack, 18, said: "It was a blow to be released by a big club like United, but you are not just competing against lads from England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland for professional contracts any more.
"They signed two Brazilian lads who played in the same midfield position as me, so the competition is tough.'

Do you know Kelly Kapelski and AC Slater?

[zackmorris]

Never heard of kelly kapelski, but i did date a kelly kapowski throughout high school and I eventually married her. Albert Clifford Slater and I were fierce rivals in school and still are to this day.

[theworm2345]

Never heard of kelly kapelski, but i did date a kelly kapowski throughout high school and I eventually married her. Albert Clifford Slater and I were fierce rivals in school and still are to this day.
No mention of Screech or this tape my neighbor loves talking about so much?

[Kingdom]

No mention of Screech or this tape my neighbor loves talking about so much?

and erm, what tape would this be? She's a damn fine woman,.

Completey off topic of course.

[theworm2345]

and erm, what tape would this be? She's a damn fine woman,.

Completey off topic of course.
I'm not sure its true but my neighbor swears by it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Diamond#Sex_tape

[Kingdom]

I'm not sure its true but my neighbor swears by it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Diamond#Sex_tape

Oh dear God no. Showgirls will never be the same again.

[SkStu]

congratulations to Jim Gannon

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/7416601.stm

[theworm2345]

congratulations to Jim Gannon

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/7416601.stm
Don't forget Gary Dicker (former UCD), Leon McSweeney (former Cork), Stephen Gleeson, and Conrad Logan

Sorry if I forgot any Stockport players, this was only the top of my head

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad statistics for May 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/may.xquery
Aiden McGeady (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38265) and Lee Trundle (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=12919) won the most games, with both players on the winning side three times in May
Trundle was also the biggest goalscorer in May, finding the net twice for Bristol
Billy Mehmet (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34664) started two draws
Mehmet also completed more games than any other player
Willo Flood (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=36241) and Noel Hunt (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34469) started three losses
Flood was also the most booked player, he was shown the yellow card twice
Caleb Folan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=28492) came off the bench more than any other player, he was introduced three times

Congratulations to John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) on his Champions' League winners medal

[tetsujin1979]

Man City's U-18 team, including Ian Daly and Donal McDermott, won the prestigious (it says here) Javea tournament: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=6609953

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for 2007/2008 Season: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/season.xquery
Aiden McGeady (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38265) started more wins than any other Irish player, by some distance as well
Kevin Foley (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=32354) started the most draws
Stephen Hunt (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17143) started the most losses
Dean Kiely (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4190) started an incredible 53 games and completed every game. Despite much criticism, John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) started a respectable 17 games for Manchester United, only 5 Irish defenders started more in the Premiership this season
Robbie Keane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11957) was comfortably the most substituted Irish player this season, the striker was removed from the action 26 times
Shane Long (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41355) was the most introduced substitute, coming on in 22 of Reading's 29 games this season
Darren O'Dea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41533) remained on the bench in 34 games, more than twice as often as any other outfield player this season
Robbie Keane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11957) was also the top Irish goalscorer across the water this season, finding the net 23 times. Liam Lawrence (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=19046), Andy Reid (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23629) and Wes Hoolahan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43134) all scored more penalties than any other player, each player scoring four times from 12 yards.
Lawrence was also the most booked player, picking up 12 yellow cards over the course of the season
Crystal Palace (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/teamDetails.xquery?teamID=646) failed to lose a game when Clinton Morrison (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10566) scored, and every goal away from home ended in a win

[Wangball]

Colin Hawkins signed for Brighton

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/7385883.stm

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Ireland article on mcfc.co.uk: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=6610409

[tetsujin1979]

Latest entry in Richard Keogh's online diary: http://www.icons.com/keogh/diary.html?30.05.08

[zackmorris]

Niall mcArdle has signed a professional contract with Sunderland. Don't know too much about him but he must be doing something right.

[dr_peepee]

My Wife is a Schoolteacher at his old School and he dropped by at the end of the school year for the last couple of years to touch base with some of the teachers. She says he's a real gentlemen, no ego, unassuming and plenty of time for everyone.. Aside from that I know nothing else about him.

[zackmorris]

Gavin Donoghue and Billy Dennehy have been released by Sunderland