Irish Abroad 2008/2009

[Manc Irish Wolf]

Whats going on at Wolves? Mancs, you haven't been the same since Preston beat you at home.

Is it just bad luck or have the team just not played well?

One win in nine can't be bad luck. Combination of things - Keeper lacking confidence, unsettled backline, over defensive centre midfield, over reliance on wingers, unsettled strike partnership, and increasingly thick, ignorant, pessimistic fans expecting/inviting failure (myself obviously not included).

Hopefully we'll turn it around - however seriously think that this could be one of the most testing periods in McCarthy's career. He does everything right. Has a good eye for talent, assembles a strong team, has us playing simple football - however, there is always the potential stumbling block of him making irrational decisions and being stubborn to a fault when he is under pressure. If he could get over that, he might kick on and progress further as a manager, however only time will tell.

You boys are going well. How's Elliott doing for you?

[co. down green]

Two for Noel Hunt & 1 for Jay Tabb as Reading reserves beat Palace this evening

http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1562192,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Graham Barrett on trial at Hearts: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11781_4942856,00.html

[co. down green]

Another one for the list

Callum O’Connor (http://www.nwemail.co.uk/sport/barrow_teen_to_sign_pro_forms_with_premier_league_ big_guns_1_515949?referrerPath=home)

[theworm2345]

Macclesfield don't sign Garry Breen

The former Lincoln City boss had previously targeted a central defender as his top priority and ran the rule over former Hereford defender Garry Breen on trial, but Alexander revealed he was unable to extend his stay at Moss Rose.

"He has moved on now because although I wanted to bring another centre-back in, I wasn't able do to so, as I've already got four on the books," he added.

"It was disappointing I couldn't add him to the squad though because he was a very good player.

"We've got Richard Walker back from suspension and both Shaun Brisley and Matty Flynn have done well, as they are still young lads, so at this moment in time we are doing okay."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11777_4944327,00.html

[zackmorris]

Michael Spillane set to be offered a new contract at norwich

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/7901448.stm

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 14th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-17
Leon Best (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38733) scored his third of the season
Paul Heffernan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17996) found the back of the net for the second game in a row
Alan Lee (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=9679) scored his fourth of the season for Crystal Palace, his first away goal of the season
Richie Partridge (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23598) picked up his second booking of the season

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 15th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-18
Alex Bruce (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=40576) started his seventh consecutive game for Ipswich, the first time he's started seven games in a row this season
Shane Lowry (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=50776) was an unused sub for Aston Villa for the fifth time this season, and for the second time in Europe

Irish Abroad for Thursday, 16th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-19
Billy Mehmet (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34664) scored his tenth of the season
Coincidentally, Stephen Ireland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41708) also notched his tenth strike of the season, his second in the UEFA Cup

[zackmorris]

Chris Fagan & James Simmonds seem to be getting on well at the Glenn Hoddle Academy:

http://manunitedyouth.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/fagan-shows-there-is-life-after-united/

http://www.tribalfootball.com/ex-chelsea-prospect-simmonds-grateful-hoddle-chance-226646

Also:

http://www.spurscommunity.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=43577

[dr_peepee]

I wonder how it works financially then..Are the players now contractually obliged to Glenn Hoddle somehow and subject to a transfer fee when they find a club?? Are they paying to stay at the accademy themselves?? Or does the academy act as an agent entitling them to percentages when they find a club down the line etc??

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 21st February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-21
Keith Andrews (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17402) picked up his fourth booking of the season
Liam Lawrence (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=19046) started his first game since the 27th September 2008
Jonathan Walters (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=32939) scored his seventh of the season, Ipswich have only lost once when he's found the back of the net, every other game resulted in a win for the Tractor Boys
Cliff Byrne (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=33801) was sent off for Scunthorpe against Swindon
In the same game Michael Timlin (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39651) scored his first of the season
John O'Flynn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=49962) scored his eleventh goal for Barnet. Coming in only 24 starts, he's averaging a little under a goal every other game
After being an unused sub for the previous two games, Alan O'Brien (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=40591) came off the bench for Hibernian for his first appearance for them since the 11th January 2009
Richie Foran (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=21187) scored his first goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle since moving there in the January transfer window

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 22ns February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery
Dean Kiely (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4190) was an unused sub for the 30th time this season
Manchester City's three senior Irish players (Shay Given (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=2898), Richard Dunne (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10583), Stephen Ireland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41708)) all started together for the first time in the league

[eirebhoy]

Fenlon completed his last bit of business on the transfer front last night when he snapped up Ireland U21 cap Graham Carey on loan from Celtic.

Dubliner Carey, who was at Shelbourne before his move to Parkhead in 2005, has been offered a contract extension at Celtic by Gordon Strachan, but the Parkhead chief wants forward Carey to get some first-team experience and has agreed to let the player come to Dalymount Park on loan until the summer.

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/fenlon-bemoans-cold-shoulder-from-trap-1651076.html

[SkStu]

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/fenlon-bemoans-cold-shoulder-from-trap-1651076.html

have you seen/heard much about him EB? Good signing for Bohs?

[eirebhoy]

have you seen/heard much about him EB? Good signing for Bohs?
He's still with the U19s. Haven't seen much of him as only reserve games are televised and he's only made a couple of sub appearances for them. He came off the bench for the reserves against Hibs on Wednesday. He's a winger that'll take on his opponent and looks to put in plenty of effort.

Celtic reserves are trying to fit Mizuno, McCourt and McGinn into the team so they obviously feel Carey needs to go out to get a game at a higher level. Even though Mizuno and McCourt should be first team squad players by now at least.

[drummerboy]

Not sure if he is Irish or not but Ashley Grimes scored for Millwall tonight. Anyone know if he is the son of Ashley Grimes of Man U and Bohs fame in the 70s. He was with Man City and was released during the summer.

[tetsujin1979]

Not sure if he is Irish or not but Ashley Grimes scored for Millwall tonight. Anyone know if he is the son of Ashley Grimes of Man U and Bohs fame in the 70s. He was with Man City and was released during the summer.
nope, not related, just the same name
Got a mention a few times on the forum before as well

The manager at Millwall used to be the manager of the youth team at Man City, so he's taken a few players from the side. Karl Moore was on loan there until Christmas.

[Colbert Report]

Stephen Carr played the full ninety for Birminham today in a nil all draw against Crystal Palace.

Any chance he could wind up in the squad for the upcoming Bulgaria and Italy matches? Finnan looks to be finished and Kelly was terrible in the last match.

[theworm2345]

Garry Breen has apparently signed for Galway United...I suppose thats the end of his involvement in this thread
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/dundalk-boss-mulls-offer-for-kiwi-maguire-1650027.html
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/athlonetown/news.asp?n=35918

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Carr played the full ninety for Birminham today in a nil all draw against Crystal Palace.

Any chance he could wind up in the squad for the upcoming Bulgaria and Italy matches? Finnan looks to be finished and Kelly was terrible in the last match.
He retired from international football after Staunton was sacked: http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2007/1114/carrs.html
Interesting he mentions Foley as one to watch in that article

[zackmorris]

O' Toole to Sheffield Utd:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_4971373,00.html

[tetsujin1979]

Keith Quinn on the bench for Sheffield United, congrats to the lad

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 24th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-24
Stephen Carr (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=1320) made his comeback from retirement for Birmingham City
Alan Lee (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=9679) picked up his second booking of the season
Alan McCormack (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34328) scored his first goal of the season
Diarmuid O'Carroll (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=45983) scored his first goal since the 13th September 2008
Leon Best (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=38733) scored his second goal in three games
Keith Treacy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=44385) made his eighth start of the season in the same game, all but one of these have come in cup competitions

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 25th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-25
Cardiff continue their record of not losing a home game when Mark Kennedy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4136) starts
Liam Miller (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=20718) picked up his first booking of the season in the same game

Irish Abroad for Thursday, 26th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-26
Caleb Folan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=28492) made his fourth start of the season, similar to Treacy, all but one of these have been in cup competitions
Keith Quinn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=51184) made his first appearance in a match XVI for Sheffield United, as an unused substitute
Shane Lowry (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=50776) was an unused substitute for Aston Villa for the sixth time this season, and the third in European competition

[Colbert Report]

Damien Duff not even on the bench today for Newcastle. Does anyone know if he is injured?

[tetsujin1979]

knock on his ankle according to Newcastle's site: http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1574447,00.html

NEWCASTLE United make two changes from the side which drew against Everton seven days ago with Oba Martins and Jonas Gutierrez coming in for Kevin Nolan (suspension) and Damien Duff (ankle).

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Friday, 27th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-27
Paul Heffernan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17996) scored his third goal in four games
Doncaster have not lost a home game when he scored, and won four of the six games he's scored in

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 28th February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-02-28
Damien Delaney (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=23051) scored his second of the season, both of these have come away from Loftus Road
Chris McCann (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41613) scored his seventh of the season, all but one of these have been at Turf Moor
Stephen Elliot (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=37913) scored his sixth of the season, Preston have only lost once when he's scored, and won every other game
Jay Tabb (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=24695) made his first appearance for Reading since moving there in January
Alan Maybury (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=8906) was shown the yellow card for the third time this season, all of these have come at home
Michael Collins (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=40835) scored his eighth of the season
Aiden Downes (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=48921) was introduced from the bench for the third game in a row
Stephen Dawson (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=40420) was shown the red card
Darren O'Dea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41533) played in the league for the first time since the 27th December 2008
Tim Clancy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=35652) played for the first time since the 12th November 2008
Cillian Sheridan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=46153) scored his first goal on loan at Motherwell
Graham Barrett (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18804) made his first appearance for St Johnstone

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 1st March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-03-01
Glenn Whelan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=26767) scored his third of the season
Keith Andrews (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17402) scored his second goal for Blackburn
Sheffield United's game with Birmingham had the most amount of bookings since Colchester - Leyton Orient on 28 December 2008. Stephen Quinn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41911), Stephen Carr (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=1320) and Lee Carsley (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=1329) were all shown the yellow card
Congratulations to John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) and Darron Gibson (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=42488) on winning the League Cup

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad statistics for February 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/february.xquery
Clinton Morrison (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10566), Paul Heffernan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17996) and Kieran Westwood (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=37039) all won the most games, each player was on the winning side four times
Chris McCann (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41613) and Billy Mehmet (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34664) both drew three times
Gary Doherty (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=12910), Kevin Foley (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=32354), Stephen Ward (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=46039), Wes Hoolahan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43134), Alan Judge (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43134), and Roy O'Donovan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43134) all drew three times
Chris McCann, James O'Brien (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47373) and Clinton Morrison all started six games, more than any other player
Of these, James O'Brien was the only player to complete 90 minutes in every game
Paul Heffernan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17996) started five games, and was substituted in each one. Despite this, Heffernan was the top scorer in February, finding the back of the net three times. Doncaster went on to win each of these games
As a contrast, Adam Rooney (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=43228) was introduced from the bench five times
Shane Lowry (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=50776) was an unused substitute more than any other outfield player
David Norris (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=19144) and Roy O'Donovan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=47075) were the most indisciplined players, both were booked three times

[zackmorris]

Er, if anyone is interested, Lorcan Fitzgerald signed for Thurrock FC of the Blue Square South League.

http://www.thurrock-fc.com/thurrockfc/News/Entries/2009/2/13_Website_apology_%26_update.html

[co. down green]

Anthony Stokes signs for Crystal Palace (http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=16983) for the rest of the season

[SkStu]

Arrogant, overrated waste of space signs for Crystal Palace (http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=16983) for the rest of the season

good luck to him.... he'll need it.

[tetsujin1979]

Because Palace don't have enough Irish strikers at the club?

[Wexford Delboy]

was today the first time doyle captained reading??

[Manc Irish Wolf]

Old Trap was apparently at the Wolves v Palace game yesterday. Foley was his usual reliable self, whereas Keogh apparently showed a few touches of sublime skill when he came on (although increasingly true to form missed a sitter on a one on one with the keeper). Unfortunately Ward was injured.

Also had the chance to see Scannell & Stokes, although assume the former didn't perform too well being replaced by Stokes in the 2nd half.

[tetsujin1979]

Also had the chance to see Scannell & Stokes, although assume the former didn't perform too well being replaced by Stokes in the 2nd half.
I wouldn't read too much into Scannell being substituted, he's only completed 4 games all season.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 3rd March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-03-03
Anthony Stokes (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=42483) made his debut for Crystal Palace
Jon Macken (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10775) scored his sixth of the season, all but one of these have come away from home
Kevin Doyle (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41354) scored his first goal in almost two months
In the same game, Shane Long (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41355) scored his first goal since 28 December 2008. All but one of his goals have come after being introduced as a substitute
Both Graham Kavanagh (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4066) and Michael Timlin (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=39651) picked up their seventh yellow card of the season
U-21 cap Anthony Pilkington (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=45924) scored his fifth goal at home this season, and seventh overall
John O'Flynn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=49962) found the back of the net for the twelfth time in 26 starts

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 4th March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-03-04
Robbie Keane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11957) scored his first goal since moving back to Tottenham
Stoke City's Irish trio of Rory Delap (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=1999), Liam Lawrence (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=19046) and Glenn Whelan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=26767) started together for the first time this season
Lawrence picked up his fourth yellow card of the season, in only his ninth start
Alan O'Brien (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=40591) made his first start since the 3rd January 2009
Tim Clancy (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=35652) started two consecutive games for Kilmarnock for the first time this season
Darren O'Dea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41533) started his first game since the 7th February 2009, and first in the league since 21 December 2008

[zackmorris]

Dave Monney signed for Norwich on one month loan:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_5010413,00.html


Josh O'Keefe on trial at Derby:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_5009691,00.html

[zackmorris]

Paul Marshall on loan to Port Vale:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_5014296,00.html

[bwagner]

Mehmet gets the winner v Celtic

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 7th March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-03-07
After (re)opening his account on Wednesday for Spurs, Robbie Keane (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=11957) scored his second goal in two games
Keith Fahey (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=32429) scored his second for Birmingham. Both goals have come at home, and Birmingham have gone on to win both games
Also, Birmingham have won every home game Fahey has started in
Dave Mooney (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=49791) made his debut on loan to Norwich
Anthony Stokes (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=42483) scored his third of the season, in his debut appearance on loan at Crystal Palace
Sean Thornton (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=26299) scored his second of the season
Gary Dicker (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=46720) was shown the yellow card for the first time this season
John O'Flynn (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=49962) scored his 13th and 14th of the season, making it five goals in his last six games for the striker
Paul Marshall (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=50981) completed 90 minutes for the first time this season, in his debut on loan at Port Vale
Diarmuid O'Carroll (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=45983) scored his second goal in three games, and fourth of the season
Darren O'Dea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41533) started two consecutive games for the first time this season
Billy Mehmet (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=34664) scored his third penalty of the season, overall the St Mirren striker has scored eleven times in 2008/2009

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 8th March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery
Chris McCann (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41613) started his 39th game of the season, of the 21 games he's started away from Turf Moor, Burnley have only won 6
Alan Mahon (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=4733) was an unused substitute for the 21st time in 2008/2009

[Stuttgart88]

Old Trap was apparently at the Wolves v Palace game yesterday. Some would accuse you of ageism.

I was thinking of going down but weather was beyond foul. Still, good to hear Il Capo is out and about. Doc Peepee take note :)

Also good to see Wolves back on the winning trail.

[Wexford Delboy]

kitson gone back to reading surely have a negative effect on the irish strikers there

[tetsujin1979]

kitson gone back to reading surely have a negative effect on the irish strikers there
Long and Hunt, moreso than Doyle. They had a very effective partnership the last time Reading were in the Championship, so he's hardly likely to be dropped.

[SkStu]

Mooney (on loan from Reading) notches one for Norwich, set up by that other former LOI player, Wes Hoolahan

from BBC:
"David Mooney gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the area high into the middle of the goal. Norwich 1-0 Cardiff.Wesley Hoolahan provided the assist for the goal."

[theworm2345]

Long and Hunt, moreso than Doyle. They had a very effective partnership the last time Reading were in the Championship, so he's hardly likely to be dropped.

Long did score twice today though it was against bottom club Charlton. 4 of his 6 goals this year have come against the 3 teams in the relegation zone.

Doyle was today tied by Jason Scotland for 2nd top scorer in the CCC behind Sylvan Ebanks-Blake

[Closed Account]

Gibson on the bench, despite United having nearly everybody fit, only Hargreaves would make a difference. Uniteds starting lineup is arguably their strongest, and so by correllation, their strongest bench.

[tetsujin1979]

Jon Walters out for the rest of the season: http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~1587704,00.html

Jon Walters has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing ankle ligaments in the draw at Wolves.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 10 March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-03-10
Despite only playing five games, Stephen Carr (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=1320) picked up his second booking of the season
Paul Heffernan (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=17996) scored his eighth goal of the season, and fourth in six games
Dave Mooney (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=49791) made his home debut for Norwich, scored his first goal of the season, and was booked
Shane Long (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41355) scored his fifth and sixth goals of the 2008/2009, and he's doubled his tally for the season in his last three games
Alan Judge (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=49809) picked up his first yellow this season

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 11 March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-03-11
Alan Lee (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=9679) picked up his fourth booking of the season, and third in four games
Wayne Henderson (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=27006) has completed 90 minutes in every game since moving on loan to Grimsby
In the eight Champions League games John O'Shea (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=18121) has started, Manchester United have conceded just three goals

Irish Abroad for Thursday, 12 March 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/dateDetails.xquery?seasonID=138&date=2009-03-12
In the six games Shay Given (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=2898), Richard Dunne (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=10583) and Stephen Ireland (http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=41708) have started, Manchester City have only lost once

[zackmorris]

Darren Dennehy to Herford on loan:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5046808,00.html

Harry Arter to Welling:

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/06032009/1/addicks-allow-arter-join-welling.html

[co. down green]

James McKeown (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5059329,00.html) has signed a contract extension with Peterborough.

Jimmy Ryan (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11776_5059976,00.html) is close to agreeing a new deal at Accrington Stanley.

[Longfordian]

Another goal for Dave Mooney for Norwich against Plymouth at the weekend, they won 1-0. Good start for him.

[Closed Account]

Chris Fagan impressed on trial at Huddersfield reserves
http://www.rivals.net/news/pgarticle.aspx?artid=13658_5071020&id=39

[zackmorris]

Not sure if this was posted before but I found this on James Simmonds at the Glenn Hoddle Academy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRUWHWmvXzk