What a goal!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by co. down green
John O'Shea was captain:eek::D
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What a goal!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by co. down green
John O'Shea was captain:eek::D
Celtic v Man City on Setanta Ireland at 7.45. A few Irish players likely to feature.
O'Dea has probably been Celtic's best player in the first half (not much competition though). Himself and partner Cuthbert are doing really well.Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
Apparently Given made a few outstanding saves last night against PSV. Good to hear he is back on form. Hope he can put his injury troubles behind him and that we can rely on him for the next two campaigns.
Daryl Murphy was among the goals as Sunderland trounced Athlone 6-0: http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=1...xture=1084&t=2
Anthony Stokes played as well, and hit the bar, Liam Miller started and was substituted at half time.
Glen Whelan took the corners that led to both Stoke's goals in their 2-2 draw with Osasuna. Rory Delap scored the second, but apparently he didn't know too much about it!
Match report on Stoke's site here: http://www.stokecityfc.premiumtv.co....361806,00.html
I don't want to see duff anywhere near Blackburn. I'd like to see him away from Newcastle but Blackburn are at a fork in the road now that can go either way. There are stabler clubs that could provide a more productive offering for him (and by ascotiation, us)Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7549022.stm
wilson in the portsmouth squad and gibson in the man u squad for charity shield.
I'm looking forward to see the Da Silva brothers in action i've heard great things about them especially Rafael.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bungle
Duff scored a header for newcastle 2day:O
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Originally Posted by Bungle
Brilliant. I really hope they get a run out. Both great prospects.
He was named man of the match too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wexford Delboy
Keegan:
"He's been working very hard. It's the first time he's had a pre-season - and it shows. It looked like he could run forever.
"The goal today is not the sort of goal you associate with Damien Duff but his fitness level is fantastic, he has really trained hard, and he is now getting his rewards."
i can't remember him scoring with his head before... good for him!
here's a video of the goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DjkBeZXoA
Looked like Valencia didnt expect him to score with his head either, the marking was shocking. Great to see him back fully fit, he is still out best player when in form so hopefully things are looking brightQuote:
Originally Posted by musicinmouth
neither wilson or gibson got onto the bench for the match today sad to see
Steven Reid and Keith Treacy started for Blackburn in their 1-1 draw with NAC Breda. Treacy got the assist on the equaliser, and seems to have impressed in preseason. Aaron Doran and Alan Judge both came on as subs, so Blackburn finished with 4 Irish players on the pitch.
Review from Blackburn's site: http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/pa...362208,00.html
Good to see Reid played in midfield now that Rovers have signed Simpson because he had been playing right back so far in pre-season.
And not a mention for our most bemedaled player? the great JOSH, proud son of Wataford?? Started in midfield today ... I want to know what dirt he has F, jaze it must be powerful stuff ... I'm picturing F in a dress sucking on a ... I really would love to know what other team would sign him? Wigan maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wexford Delboy
More O Shea knocking for the sake of it... very boring at this stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Qwerty
He did fairly well today
O'Shea had a good game today - not that I'd want him at CM for us (he's better at full back).
I forgot he was on the pitch until he was mentioned at half timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Can't see him being a regular this season
A very good squad player to have thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
yeh.....2 great irish prospects.... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by rambler14
that's weird... he was instrumental in two of their best moves in the first half at least... i thought he played very well.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Gibson may be heading to Plymouth on loanQuote:
Originally Posted by Bungle
What's this about Whelan moving to Plymouth in the same article??Quote:
Originally Posted by co. down green
No it's not knocking for the sake of it, I've been neutral on O'Shea on this board, I truly get depressed when I see O'Shea line out for United. Firstly I was never on the bandwagon about O'Shea being the next Paul McGrath, and I honestly feel sorry for players burdened in this way by dumb hacks and fans. But what annoys me is just his mediocrity and his complacency. He is at the club for one reason and that is he is Mr Flexible. He is content being a back up now year after year, Mr Squad Player. He won't leave for another club where he could become a regular and make a real contribution. And basically he just isn't very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
C'mon mate, cut him a break. He's winning a Champions League medals and making thrice as much money as he would be if he played regularly for a club like Bolton, which is more his level of play. He knows as well as the rest of us that once he hits thirty Alex Ferguson will cut him loose and he'll end up on the books of some team like Portsmouth or Sunderland even. Right now, he's getting some of the best coaching in the world, playing for the biggest club in the world, and and he's getting paid good good money to be Ferguson's insurance policy in case any player gets injured. He negates the need for Ferguson to waste a spot on the bench for a back up keeper, and he doesn't really need to have any defenders on the bench either, as O'Shea can play literally anywhere on the park, even up front. I don't think much of his playing ability, but he's in shape and training at the highest level. Hard to knock him over a guy like Hunt, who has far less ability but who plays every week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Qwerty
To be honest, I look at O'Shea and I think to myself what a waste of talent. Okay he is a bench/squad player at a great team, but the guy has world class potential for christ sake.
As a Liverpool fan, I honestly thought in the first 2 years of his career he would blossom into one of the best defenders in the game.
He's a classic example of a guy who had it too easy and got complacent. As well as his footballing ability i heard he has alot of academic ability and business interests outside football. He never looks like he'll burst a gut for either united or ireland and is always content to go through the motions.