Don't forget Darren Gibson from Derry who scored against Italy, he is only 17. Plays regularly for Man Utd youth squad.
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Don't forget Darren Gibson from Derry who scored against Italy, he is only 17. Plays regularly for Man Utd youth squad.
Don't mean to be petty but he's actually a regular in their reserves. Man Utd reserves at 17 is excellent. Spend a year or so there, then get a loan out like McShane/O'Shea. Just checked, its his 18th birthday tomorrow. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Speranza
Do you mean Terry Gibson of Spurs. He has the choice to play for Ireland or EnglandQuote:
Originally Posted by Speranza
who is the other stephen elliot? what position does he play?
I agree with Stuttgart88 (Hard not to with the impcecable grammer and well structureed arguments:) ). But i think the former players have a point also. I haven't read in detail their individual comments about the playing resourses but I think the point they're making is that there's a break now in the conveyer of playing talent that's gonna take a few years to fill. We really need the need players of 22, 23, 24, 25 to be performing at a higher standard than they are now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Just heard tonight that he is in the squad for the Carling cup match.Quote:
Don't mean to be petty but he's actually a regular in their reserves. Man Utd reserves at 17 is excellent. Spend a year or so there, then get a loan out like McShane/O'Shea. Just checked, its his 18th birthday tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by TheBoss
that'd be Dixon, not Gibson.
Ireland inks new deal
STEPHEN Ireland has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City.
The deal, which was agreed in principle last week, will keep the 19-year-old at Eastlands until 2009 and confirms his reputation as one of the most promising young players on City's books.
Ireland has made his big breakthrough this season after Blues boss Stuart Pearce took the Cork-born midfielder on the club's pre-season tour to Thailand.
After making his first senior appearance in the home defeat to Bolton last month, Ireland has been an ever-present, making six appearances in total and is expected to be part of the side which faces Aston Villa on Monday.
"I am delighted with the contract," Ireland told www.mcfc.co.uk
"I spoke to the gaffer and said that I wanted to stay as long as I possibly could. To get an extension through to 2009 is absolutely brilliant for me. I want to stay here, keep playing and keep proving myself."
Go on stuttgart, A bit of optimision is very much appreciated by me. Maybe we should petition for you to be involved in the new Ireland management structure as a motivational coach or something. What do you other foot.ier think, worth starting a petition?!!:D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Thanks Stuggart. I needed that! Too much negativity lately. I love the national team. It's the only sporting event I can truly feel passionate about other than my Dubs.
Deligted to see a new crop (hopefully) coming up.
Ireland continues to get coverage, it is nice to see 2 Irish youngsters break into the first team at Premiership clubs - O'Brien & Ireland certainly have real potential to make the grade.
http://sport.independent.co.uk/footb...icle323384.ece
He just did a superb bit of skill, trap and side back-heel to feed in Andy Cole vs Villa tonight. He outfoxed the entire Villa defence with one move, great play. All in all he has had a good game so far, a little bit too over eager at times but there is lots of potential.
speaking of the U21's game against italy.. it is meant to be on the telly some of these days.. does anyone know when ?
Do you mean the Under-19 game that took place almost 2 weeks ago. Highlights of it on Friday night at 8 o'clock on RTE, I think?Quote:
Originally Posted by thejollyrodger
You can see Irelands bit of skill on Sky Sports, in about 2 mins, and every hour thereafter presumably.
yes i mean the u19s
thanx T.J.PM. i must set the video:)
Ireland's definitely worth a call up in the next friendly... there's plenty of open squad places now:ball:
I suppose we can look forward to headlines such as:-
"Ireland scores two as Ireland score three"....
I'll get my coat...:o
He sure looked the real deal tonight, that's Everton, Ham and Villa now he's survived against and looked better each time. Worked hard tonight, but also found time on the ball to be delicate and sublime. Please Lord let him be the real deal for Irelands sake (pardon the pun)Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Just saw the Irish Irelands silky skill, reminded me of Zidane.. Im glad people have spotted a tiny light at the end of this dark depressing tunnell.