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1m offer from Forest for Best.
Burnley in for Glenn Whelan: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...9520-20282573/
Morrison and Scannell scored against Wolves. 2-0 Palace.
McGeady set up Celtic's only goal so far with a cross from the left.
Clinton has to be in the next squad. Surely?Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
10 in his last 13 games. It would be madness to exclude him.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
Given his reputation for being a big mouth, he has taken being dropped with surprising good grace & dignity. I doubt Stan would even consider him now if still in charge.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
leicester v coventry 2-0
Sheehan was not involved at all here, I didnt hear if he was injured or not, and with Hayes gone out on loan, no Irish for leicester.
Thornton and Best for cov, with both subbed in the last 15/20 having tried hard but not really impacted in any memorable way, Thornton had an early shot which was blocked after he got forward of his strikers and Best had some nice traps on his chest under long balls fighting off close attention of cb's each time, but it didnt ammount to a great day for either of them with the home side boasting an almost entire new midfield, well up for it and well in control.
neither Tabb or Doyle available for coventry, and no sign of Hawkins either, I dont even know if he is still at the club. ?
Keane has told Connolly, Harte, and Kavanagh they can go.
Irish Abroad for Saturday, 12 January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-12
Clinton and Scannell continue scoring
Irish Abroad for Sunday, 13 January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-13
Jimmy Ryan, who won 2 FA Youth Cups at Liverpool, has transferred to Shrewsbury and made his first appearance today
he's still there alright. he's got an achilles injury. Which can be very nasty and long-term. Just ask stephen mcphail, he lost the two most important years of his career to an achilles injury and never really recovered.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
http://www.sportinglife.com/football...HD=nationwide1
one another subject, i thought stokes and particularly murphy had very good games today
Agree, and is close to deserving a starting place.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
His goal was superb - anyone see it?
What a refreshing read, an article on an English match in an Irish newspaper that actually bothers to mention the performances of the Irish players feauturing.
David Kelly in the Indo:
Liam Miller, often maligned, typified this abrasiveness. It was his doggedness in midfield which produced the possession for the first of a brace of goals from another player to attract his share of derision, Kieran Richardson.
Daryl Murphy was also an outstanding performer, graft and work ethic personified, while Stokes responded to Keane's public urgings with a vigorous display. Even Dwight Yorke, despite a hesitant opening 20 minutes, stood up to the plate. Unfortunately for the benched Paul McShane, the reunited defensive pairing of Nyron Nosworthy and Jonny Evans were imperious.
Highlights of the game here: http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=Uomai7Or4FsQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Video quality isn't great though.
Clinton's goal reminds me of Zidane's from the Champions' League final a few years ago. Think he got the assist for Scannell's goal too.
Yeah, Morrison's shot was deflected to Scannell's feet.
SKY on Saturday referred to him as "Scan-elle".
He has a brother at Palace too doesn't he... Is he gonna be "Scan-elle eile"Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
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Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Clinton's available on a free in the Summer isn't he???
Yes, I think so.
I'm obviously looking through green-tinted specs, but I think Clinton was harshly treated at Birmingham. He was heavily involved in any goal Heskey ever scored and Bruce's purchase of Pandiani to play him ahead of Morrison was ill advised to say the least.
Agree, & he was harshly treated by us too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Great to see Clinton back on form. Think he offers something different to the likes of Long/Stokes/Keogh so he's well worth his place in the squad and could definitely be challenging Doyle for a starting spot. Added to this it's always handy to have a man of his experience around the squad...
A clean sheet is fantastic but that was more down to Portsmouth being completely off form. Any time Porsmouth really attacked they troubled the Sunderland defence and Benjani should have done much better when he got behind their defence on a couple of occasions. Anyway, they'll keep their places for the next game but Evans certainly hasn't solved their problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I read that McShane repaced Evan for the last 13 mins or so anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
He's still work-in-progress as we all know. Andy O'Brien on the other hand is playing very well, is 28 (I think) a really good age for a CB and is the type of CB whose style would most complement Dunne's in my opinion.
Finnan-Dunne-O'Brien-O'Shea is my preferred back 4 if everyone is fit. O'Shea is a worry but it's experienced without being old and would be a good foundation for the rest of the team.
My brother went to the Wolves v Palace game and was overjoyed at Scannel's performance, as he was absolutely gutted at how toss we played. Reckons it's as a good a performance from a young kid as he's ever seen and sounds like he's the real deal. Started on the right and skinned Micky Gray all game - no great feat maybe ad Gray is getting on, however he has been man of the match in our last couple of games and has international experience.
I know that he's pacy having seen him against Sheff Utd, however it appears that he is strong as well, supposedly holding off hard challenges easily. It sounds like he is playing off Morrison as part of a front three - switching from right flank to left - which is encouraging. Scored a good poachers goal as well. Great news considering the fact that we have a lack of right wingers in the squad. Could also be interesting to see what Him & Keane could offer playing off Doyle as part of a front three.
As for Wolves, Potter & Foley supposedly played well, however Mick persisted with playing Ward & Gibson out of position on the left & right wing. Fear that if he continues with his bizarre tactical decisions (playing players out of position, persisting with underperforming favourites, taking off the best players on the park etc.) he'll be given the sack, or worse still land the Irish Job.
DEfinately. Plus he was crazy unlucky in terms of the amount of times he hit the bar/post in the last few games of his last full season there..... I like him. Under Kerr he clearly scarificed his natural game for the sake of the team (Could be argued he's a better alround player for it though). Watch how he celebrated Kilbanes goal against the Czechs from the bench, plus he turned up to watch the B team at Dalymout. You can't knock his commitment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
As a free transfer on current form I wonder will he get another shot at the premiership???
Glad to hear someone saying something positive about Clinton Morrison on here. Over the last couple of yearsthere have been far too many detractors due to his apparent reluctance to play for us. Every time he pulls on that green shirt he gives 110% and when I watch him, I certainly feel happy or possibly even proud that he is out there. If all the lads showed the commitment he has shown over the last 3-4 years then I feel we would be a far better side.
Can anyone give me a bit more info on McFaul? Ashamed to say i've basically neverheard of him before..Quote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
Best has said that he wants to stay with Coventry despite Forest's interest:
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...049438,00.html
He's 21 centre midfielder. Played for Ireland from U14 to U21 levels. Played for Cherry Orchard schoolboys, then joined Notts County and was a regular for them at 17, playing right back. Fell out of favour when a new manager was appointed and then released. Played for Virginia in America in the division below MLS for a season before returning to Ireland to play for UCD last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tipp Townie
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...
Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 15 January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-15
Robbie Keane scores his 99th goal for Spurs. Incidentally, that was the first time he's completed 2 full games in a row for Spurs since October
Michael Spillane makes his first start for Norwich since November 10th.
I've been told some of the stats for players in the lower leagues are inaccurate, so I'll be working on that over the next few days and hope to have it all corrected by the weekend's games
Tomorrow is the MLS Draft day where MLS teams can draft college players. Two players of interest:
Joe Lapira: Well documented here for his infamous cap last year against Ecuador, won the Hermann Trophy for best college player in 2006, can third in voting in 2007. He is in the draft but may not be picked as he is rumored to be on his way to Europe.
Ciaran O'Brien: 20, Son of former Bohs & NASL player Fran O'Brien, a midfielder for UC Santa Barbara is leaving college early, apparently got a Generation Adidas contract(i.e. salary does not count towards MLS team cap) so he will probably be picked in the first round or two of the draft.
Will let you all know how it turns out if anyone is interested.
Cheers MetroStars, I was wondering if Rangers had taken Lapira back on trial now that his studies have finished.Quote:
Originally Posted by Metrostars
I havent heard anything more about Rangers since the trial. He is in the draft and normally a player of his standard would be taken in the first two rounds. But because teams know he has been actively trialing in Europe and has an EU passport, there is a reasonable chance he may still sign with a Euro team even if he is picked in the draft. If that happens, the MLS team basically wastes its pick on Lapira. But maybe some MLS team might take a chance on that and hope he will sign the contract which would definately be smaller in $$ than what he could make in Europe e.g. maybe $50K/year.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
I personally think he will be picked but only in the later rounds(3rd round at the earliest). I doubt a team will use a 1st or 2nd rounder on him unless they have privately spoken to him before hand which they are not supposed to do.
The draft day is usually a lot of fun to see what players go where and can be followed on mlsnet.com
http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2008/
I only saw this interview tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5oG-R-fedE
He's not only our most intelligent player on the field but probably off it aswell. Interesting how he rates McPhail.
JJ O'Toole signs contrac extension until 2011: http://www.watfordfc.premiumtv.co.uk...216945,00.html
His 2nd contract of the season.
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Originally Posted by eirebhoy
he was lookin a bit sheepish about the favourite food question though EB, I think you will have to admit ?
hehe. :) "Me ma's stew"
His head looks tiny on that body.
Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 16 January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-16
Chesterfield lost their first game where Adam Rooney scored. However, they have won every away game where he's scored
Stephen Ireland completes 90 minutes for Manchester City for the first time since 1st December
Damien Duff scores for the first time since September 2006
From football365's rumours section: http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...054590,00.html
Nothing about it on QPR or Hull City's sites thoughQuote:
QPR have agreed a £1.2million deal for Hull defender Damien Delaney.
Its on the BBC Site as well.