I'm pleased to inform you that he is in the latest Irish U19 squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Any further questions - just ask.
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I'm pleased to inform you that he is in the latest Irish U19 squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Any further questions - just ask.
Article on Paddy McCarthy on Charlton's website: http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=31864
Incidentally, there's nothing about Andy Reid's call up to the squad VS Brazil
Pat Cregg was motm against Celtic. He didn't just sit in front of the defense. Got forward quite a lot. Didn't misplace a single pass and worked hard as usual off the ball. Still only 21 and certainly a potential Ireland international.
McGeady was very poor.
Did any else see Soccer AM yesterday? Shay Given was asked about his teammates.
He said Stephen Carr was the best trainer, and treats each session like a match.
Also said Carr was the biggest moaner in the squad, which wasn't too surprising
Irish Abroad for Friday, 25th January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-25
JJ Melligan is booked for the second time this season
Alan McCormack picks up his 11th yellow card of the season
Irish Abroad for Saturday, 26th January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-26
Steven Reid's second booking of the season, the only Irish player booked today
Andy Jackson's sixth goal in his last eight games
Steve Finnan makes his first appearance for Liverpool since the 12th January
John-Joe O'Toole scores his third goal of the season
Andy Keogh scores his fourth and fifth goals of the season, and his first goals since the 29th December
Stephen Elliott scored his fifth goal of the season, in only his sixth full game of the season. He has scored more goals as an introduced substitute than a starting player.
Gary Breen was an unused substitute in the same game, his first appearance in the matchday XVI for Wolves since October 6th
There were more goalscorers in the Watford - Wolves game than in the whole of the reamaining fixtures
His interview after the match wasn't a typical cliched filled one anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
"My deal is up in the summer and I don't know if I will be here next season.
"We were negotiating up until last month and I don't know if that is their final offer.
"If they are not going to pay me what I deserve, I will look elsewhere."
"I am a boyhood Celtic fan and my ambition is to play for them.
"I don't have a problem with John Hughes. I would not say a bad word about him - he is a great manager and a great man - it is the club."
Hughes:
"Patrick is one that I want to keep at the club.
"I want to build my team around him, but money does not grow on trees.
"The best thing for Patrick Cregg is to stay here for another season, get the headlines and, you never know, Celtic might come in for him."
Irish Abroad for Sunday, 27th January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.eu/irishabroad...ate=2008-01-27
Derek Geary started his fourth game in a row, the first time he's done that season
Stephen Quinn picked up his first booking of the season
Robbie Keane scored in the fourth game in a row, if he scores against Everton this Wednesday, he'll equal his best scoring streak this season
If John O'Shea continues his recent record, he'll be on the bench for Wednesday's game against Portsmouth. He's started and been on the bench in consecutive games for the last eight games. It makes more sense if you look at the United page: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ry?teamID=1724
Interesting, a player that had fallen off my radar I admit.Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
Garvan, Gibson, O'Toole, McCann, S. Quinn and maybe Cregg.
Some good central midfielders bubbling under.
From today's football rumours on football365: http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...083817,00.html
Quote:
Mark Kennedy is set to join MK Dons after being frozen out by Crystal Palace
Jesus I know Warnock is a bit mad but that is taking things to the extreme.
So what exactly is he trying to say... I wish he'd stop mincing his words and get to the point..:DQuote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
Refreshing to see such frankness from both parties.
Was really impressed with Cregg, great performance.
Worked really hard, but he's not a grafter- there's a lot of talent there.
Celtic would be a bad option due to the depth at central mid there at the moment (Hartley, Brown, Donati), but if there's any way he could get onto a Championship side that would probably be the way to go.
Joe O'Cearuill has left Barnet. Joining St Pats tomorrow. :eek:
leicester v palace 1-0
i was a bit dissappoonted with what Sean Scannell showed tonight, i had been looking forward to watching him play, he was busy enough but didnt catch the eye particularly for me, he was subbed with 15 to go.
Morrisson played the 90 and didnt miss any scorable chances, but again, id been expecting a bit more, given his scoring ratio this season. he fell on his arse over a plastic advert board and bowed to the howling crowd when he got to his feet, that was the most memorable moment from him imo.
leicester are improving, and probably deserved the win, just, trouble is there are arent any Irish in the squad at present, with Sheehan looking like he has lost the battle for the LB spot to the other academy lad,
this was on sky, any of ye watch it? any thoughts, Scannell in particular?
I watched from minute 10 to minute 40 and was impressed with Scannell. He kept things simple which is encouraging for his type of player at that age. He really doesn't look older than 12. All his passes found a teammate in that time and he was simply not given an inch. Double marked when out on the right, very tightly marked when moved centrally. That is a very tough league to play in. I couldn't believe how much of a battle the match was from what I saw. Some world class players would have found it hard to have any influence in yesterdays match.
I'd agree with EB's assessment of the match.
Two hard working defensive teams going at it in the most traditional of battles.
Tonnes of long balls, and the ref was letting all sorts of clutching and grabbing to go on off set pieces.
Scrappy goal, scrappy match- I wouldn't be too worried about Morrison's or Scannell's seeming invisibility unless we're going to be up against a Jack Charlton managed team in World Cup Qualifying!
Irish Abroad for Monday, 28th January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-28
Clinton Morrison and Sean Scannell have now both started the last seven games in a row for Crystal Palace
Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 29th Janaury 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-29
The Irish contingent at Newcastle have now all started the last 5 games in a row for the Toon
Daryl Murphy doubles his tally for the season
Charlton win for only the second time since Andy Reid's injury in December
Jon Macken scores on his return to Barnsley
Caleb Folan came off the bench to score for the first time, both his other strikes were as a starting player
Stephen O'Halloran makes his first appearance of the season
Andy Keogh scores for the second game in succession. He's now scored as many goals in his last 2 games as in the whole of the rest of the season
Gary Dempsey scores his second of the season
Unfortunately they are still bubbling under, no real progress this season from any of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
O'Toole only emerged this season. Very few of us even knew of him last year. I didn't.
Garvan is back playing well having missed almost all the previous season.
Gibson is playing first team football in England for the first time (didn't play last night) and McCann is still getting praise for his performances. That's progress of sorts. Garvan is widely regarded as one of the best talents, let alone best young talents, outside the Premiership.
I don't think Quinn has been prominent in Robson's team this year and Cregg's good form was really only highlighted this week.
They're all still a bit young to make a big impact so bubbling under is ok as long as they're still progressing.