12-0 win in the end. Opposition were Spanish sixth tier - and Spain is regionalised from the third tier down. There's 27 divisions above that side. Sort of tenth tier in England
Still, a goal's a goal.
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12-0 win in the end. Opposition were Spanish sixth tier - and Spain is regionalised from the third tier down. There's 27 divisions above that side. Sort of tenth tier in England
Still, a goal's a goal.
Nice stadium for a club at that level!
They had to move to Huesca's ground, who were in La Liga as recently as 2021, because their own ground wasn't up to the competition requirements.
Spanish is my 4th or 5th language but basically this...Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
We are giving the cup the importance it deserves and as the boss has already said, we have to go out and compete in every game and that is what we have done today.
Yes, well, it has been a question of trust from the coaching staff and my teammates and they have told me to be brave, to dare to play as I do and that's what happened.
Yes, yes, it is always the goal - to work hard, every day in the gym, where the gaffer sends me all the time <99% sure that's what he means> - and to enjoy most of all these minutes (on the pitch).
Thank you very much to all the fans who have come with a tremendous enthusiasm since we left from Atocha (Madrid train station) and thanks to everyone
I wonder how his English is. Have we ever had a non-native English speaker capped at senior level?
Apart from Louth people you mean?
I think a lot of football coaching is taken in English these days; easier for squads with lots of different nationalities. Could be completely wrong on that though
Sean McDermott was called up but never capped. Native speaker is an interesting concept, it's likely that Chio Ogbene only started learning English when he arrived here at age 7/8.Quote:
Originally Posted by ColourfulPeanut
There's been plenty of 21s, ex-21s in recent years. Many would have expected Conor Noss or Ryan Johansson to be there. Apart from Finn, Garcia McNulty is another 21s eligible player who you'd think will get senior caps. We were chasing Paul Nebel and I think he was close to switching before Germany made a big effort to keep him. The 19s had Caden McLoughlin in their last squad. The 17s had Aaron Ochoa Moloney and William Martin in their last squad and Ramon Martos is with the 16s next week.
There were also some french born lads, Noah Jauny and Tom Gaston, Matteo Egan born in Italy.
Sent off for Getafe's B team today, for two yellow cards
Second yellow was for a dive just inside the box, at 1:36:00 below
Getafe were leading 1-0, so it was completely pointless
Not sure if red cards for the B team carry into the senior side, but if he played today he was unlikely to be involved in their game tomorrow, against Cadiz, anyway
Hopefully he can stay around first team this season. What position is he playing?Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
He was playing centre midfield for their B team last season, but today he came on for Sola, who was on the left wing
ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Played 90 minutes.during the week in the cup against Manises, named as a substitute today against Real Madrid
Starts tonight in the cup against Orihuela, who have Kevin Toner among their substitutes
Is he still eligible to the u21s
No, born 2003 so overage.
Seems to be moving to Reims
https://as.com/futbol/primera/john-p...de-de-reims-n/
(translated from Spanish)
Quote:
The one who was the youngest debutant in Getafe's history now seems to be close to putting an end to his journey at the club in southern Madrid. His transfer to the Stade de Reims seems closed by just over 1M, with the player already passing medical examination in France.
Is a consequence of the geographical diversification of Irish players and their clubs that I can now raise a concern about one Irish lad stunting the development and potential games of another one at Stade Reims?Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
There's that side to the transfer, should it go through. On the other hand, Orazi is still only 17, and arguably way ahead of where you would expect any other 17 year old to be.
Deal confirmed
https://www.stade-de-reims.com/john-patrick-est-remois/
Interesting to see him with the Ireland flag at his unveiling. The Ballyhaunis Bomber (I don't even know if he's fast or not but I'm going with it). Hopefully he can get some decent minutes. One of those players where it's hard to know whether there's a real talent there that could develop a bit later than first hoped, or whether he'll go the way of Ryan Johansson. I'm fearing the latter but hopefully might be pleasantly surprised.
Feels like the right move for him, 21 so plenty of time to push on. Anyone any idea what postion he's been playing when coming on for Getafe?
Seems to have been left side of central midfield, and sort of inside left as well
In the squad for today's game against le Havre
Orazi miss out after playing, and scoring, for the second team last night(report in french)
https://www.stade-de-reims.com/uspdc...ays-de-cassel/
If both players do appear in ligue 1 this season, or Jauny makes his debut for Brest, I think it'll be the first time two Irish players appeared in the competition in the same season
A bit frustrating that Orazi is likely missing out in the short term as a direct result of Finn signing - longer term I'd say Orazi is the bigger prospect.
One "John Finn" is starting, at left back per livescore. Hope he has a good outing.
Somewhat randomly, given this lad's Mayo background, there was also a John Finn that played left (half) back for Mayo back in the 80s, possibly into the 90s. No idea if they're related or not though.Quote:
Originally Posted by zero
John Finn is from Claremorris, John Patrick's dad is from Ballyhaunis
Those two towns aren't that far apart all the same! It's probably a coincidence alright though.
Is this lad definitely committed to us?
No he's eligible for Spain, France, Cameroon and Ireland. Likely only us or Cameroon would be realistic though, and it's generally easier for European based dual players to play for European nations unless they have a particularly strong tie to the African country they're eligible for.
Probably whether he's good enough is the bigger question at this stage, we still haven't seen much of him.
He has only ever played for Ireland.
Pictured with the tricolour in his signing photos, and described as Irish, on Reims' social media as well. Doesn't necessarily mean anything, but he didn't wear the colours of any other country he's qualified for
Of course it means something.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
It does right now, but there's photos of players with tricolours who went on to play for other countries.Quote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé
Done get me wrong, I'm glad to see it.