Irish Abroad 2008/2009

Irish Abroad for Friday, 2nd January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-02
Kevin Kilbane completed 90 minutes for only the third time this season.

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 3rd January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-03
Michael Collins scored for the fifth time this season
Stephen McPhail played the first minutes of football since the 13th December
Julian Kelly made his fourth start of the season, all of these starts have been cup games
Charlton had the unique situation of starting with an Irish goalkeeper - Robert Elliot - and having an Irish goalkeeper on the bench - Darren Randolph
Leon Best scored his second goal of the season. Both of these came at home, and Coventry won both games
Liam Lawrence played his first minutes since the 27th September
Jonathan Walters scored his sixth of the season, and second in two games
After being introduced and then substituted in his last game, Karl Moore was introduced and finished the game
Eddie Nolan came off the bench for the seventh time
[urlhttp://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/playerDetails.xquery?playerID=33801]Cliff Byrne[/url] has played every game for Scunthorpe this season, and completed 90 minutes in every game

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 4th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-04
Despite scoring in his previous game, Adam Rooney still started as a sub against Ranger, but came on in the 73rd minute
Shane Lowry made his second appearance as an unused substitute for Aston Villa
Congratulations to Darron Gibson on his first goal for Manchester United
In the same game, John O'Shea was booked for the first time this season

Irish Abroad for Monday, 5th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-05
Alan Judge started a game for Blackburn for the first time
In the same game, Gavin Gunning and Aaron Doran were unused subs

Irish Abroad for Wednesday , 7th December 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-07
Despite starting the last three games in a row, James O'Brien has not completed 90 minutes in any one of these
Darron Gibson completed 90 minutes for the third time this season, all of these games have been in the League Cup

James Simmonds was featured on Football Focus as part of a piece on the Glenn Hoddle Academy. Interesting to see he had a framed Ireland and England jersey on the wall of his house.

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James Simmonds was featured on Football Focus as part of a piece on the Glenn Hoddle Academy. Interesting to see he had a framed Ireland and England jersey on the wall of his house.

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Was wondering where he was after being released by Chelsea. Cardiff still have him in their squad list on their official site - http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/page/...~38190,00.html !!

The football focus piece is available online here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...us/7821922.stm - but I can't view it, might not be available outside the UK?

U19 internationals Michael Collins and Conor McCormack have joined Serie B side Triestina.
http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ngloangle.html

Recommended by Il Trap presumably. Excellent move for them.

They're over there since last summer. :)

Stephen Hunt picks up Championship Player Of The Month award for December

Reading and Ireland midfielder Stephen Hunt has won the December Powerade Player of the Month Award in the Coca-Cola Championship.

Hunt's performances were at the heart of a fantastic month for Reading, which saw them pick up 17 points from their seven league fixtures.

The Irish international's impressive displays helped the Royals to five straight wins at the beginning of the month, including his eighth goal of the season in the victory against Norwich. Two solid draws against Cardiff and Southampton rounded off an unbeaten December to help Reading close the gap on league leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers as they head into 2009.

Chris Kamara, chairman of the Powerade Player of the Month Awards panel, said:

"Stephen Hunt has been in terrific form for Reading since the start of the season and December was no exception. His driving displays from the heart of midfield were instrumental in his side's fine performances, which saw the Royals remain unbeaten throughout December and notch five consecutive wins in a row that culminated in an outstanding away victory at promotion rivals Birmingham City."

from http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=6625093
Stephen Ireland was the Man City player of the month for November.
Donal McDermott and Paul Marshall picked up the reserve player of the month awards for November and December, respectively

jonjo Shelvey from Charlton we should steal thi lad quick

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jonjo Shelvey from Charlton we should steal thi lad quick

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What makes you think he's eligible? Capped for England for U16 and U17. Can't see any reason why he'd want to play for us.

jonho boy ...come on he must be

Irish Abroad for Friday, 9th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-09
Reading continued their record of winning ever game Noel Hunt scores in, after he notched his 12th of the season against Watford
Kevin Doyle scored his 17th goal in 21 starts

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 10th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-10
Stephen Elliot scored twice against Wolves, his first goals away from home for his new employers
Eddie Nolan completed 90 minutes for Preston, for only the third time this season
Aiden McGeady scored on his comeback for Celtic
Graham Barrett scored for the first time since the 5th October, netting a brace against Queen of the South

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 1th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-11
Jon Daly scored his ninth of the season, he now has nine goals in 16 games (13 starts, 3 introductions from the bench)

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 13th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-13
Dave Mooney made his first start of the season, on loan at Stockport
Anthony Pilkington scored his fourth of the season
Stephen Kelly made his comeback from injury, coming on as a late sub against Wolves
JJ Melligan scored his fourth of the season

Football's top 50 rising stars TIMESONLINE
44. David McGoldrick (Southampton)
The 21-year-old striker has nine goals this term for the Saints and is tipped to go marching on to bigger things for his all-round ability. Still not sure about this guy


22. Kieran Westwood (Coventry City)
Signed from Carlisle United last summer for £450,000, the 24-year-old goalkeeper is already said to be worth ten times that amount and his manager, Chris Coleman, rates him as the best ‘keeper outside the Premier League.



But I don't know what the criteria for the list is.(Fabio Da Silva is at no.9 but Rafael Da Silva doesn't make an appearance?)

doyle from Hull ?

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Irish Abroad for Friday, 9th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-09
Reading continued their record of winning ever game Noel Hunt scores in, after he notched his 12th of the season against Watford
Kevin Doyle scored his 17th goal in 21 starts

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 10th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-10
Stephen Elliot scored twice against Wolves, his first goals away from home for his new employers
Eddie Nolan completed 90 minutes for Preston, for only the third time this season
Aiden McGeady scored on his comeback for Celtic
Graham Barrett scored for the first time since the 5th October, netting a brace against Queen of the South

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 1th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-11
Jon Daly scored his ninth of the season, he now has nine goals in 16 games (13 starts, 3 introductions from the bench)

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 13th January 2009: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2009-01-13
Dave Mooney made his first start of the season, on loan at Stockport
Anthony Pilkington scored his fourth of the season
Stephen Kelly made his comeback from injury, coming on as a late sub against Wolves
JJ Melligan scored his fourth of the season

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Sean St Ledger, scored for Preston in their win at Wolves!

Thought this thread was "Irish Abroad" or are you Trapp in disguise? Over looking certain players

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Sean St Ledger, scored for Preston in their win at Wolves!

Thought this thread was "Irish Abroad" or are you Trapp in disguise? Over looking certain players

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I skipped out loads of things, click the link

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I skipped out loads of things, click the link

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Point taken, but you seldom put him in your updates on here, The lad has been let down and treated poorly by the selection panel who pick the Ireland squad.

Not even given a chance at "B" Level or in friendlies!

I find it hard to understand how a player who plays well week in week out, sweeps the board at his clubs Player of the Year Awards.

Wins the North West Player of the Year Award, yet still gets overlooked, whilst players of much lesser ability such as McShane and Bruce, keep getting picked.

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Football's top 50 rising stars TIMESONLINE
44. David McGoldrick (Southampton)
The 21-year-old striker has nine goals this term for the Saints and is tipped to go marching on to bigger things for his all-round ability. Still not sure about this guy


22. Kieran Westwood (Coventry City)
Signed from Carlisle United last summer for £450,000, the 24-year-old goalkeeper is already said to be worth ten times that amount and his manager, Chris Coleman, rates him as the best ‘keeper outside the Premier League.




But I don't know what the criteria for the list is.(Fabio Da Silva is at no.9 but Rafael Da Silva doesn't make an appearance?)

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is mgoldrick eligible for us??

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is mgoldrick eligible for us??

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This has been debated a few times on here and he is English not Irish and he is not related to Eddie. But who knows maybe he can borrow one of Stephen Ireland's grannies.

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Point taken, but you seldom put him in your updates on here,

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I leave out loads of players in the updates I post. I simply don't have the time to write up everything that happens.
If you're really that interested in how he's getting on, click the links

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Point taken, but you seldom put him in your updates on here, The lad has been let down and treated poorly by the selection panel who pick the Ireland squad.

Not even given a chance at "B" Level or in friendlies!

I find it hard to understand how a player who plays well week in week out, sweeps the board at his clubs Player of the Year Awards.

Wins the North West Player of the Year Award, yet still gets overlooked, whilst players of much lesser ability such as McShane and Bruce, keep getting picked.

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This must be about the 10th time I've seen a very similar post to this from you on this forum. We know by now he's the Championship North Player of 2008. We know he won a load of other awards. We know you think he's better than McShane and Bruce. Move on a bit now. By all means keep us updated on his every game. I'm biased towards McGeady but I'll still post here and tell you if he has a poor game.