Irish Abroad 2007/2008

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 29 March 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-03-29
Andy Reid scored his first goal since moving to Sunderland
After starting the previous two games in a row, Roy O'Donovan came on as a late substitute in the same game, and still found time to get booked
Michael Doyle scored a brace at home. He still has not found the net away from the Ricoh Arena this season.
Jay Tabb scored his sixth of the season in the same game
Caleb Folan scored for the third game in a row
David Bell started his first game on loan at Leicester
Ross Gaynor played his first minutes of football since 19 January 2008
Barry Conlon scored his seventh of the season
Billy Mehmet scored his eighth of the season

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 30 March 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-03-30
Steve Finnan made his first appearance in a matchday XVI for seven weeks, as an unused substitute
Robbie Keane was substituted again, he had only completed three games in February and March
Damien Duff made his first appearance in a matchday XVI for Newcastle in three weeks, as an unused substitute
Lee Carsley has been booked more in the last three months than in the whole of last season. He's picked up six yellow cards since January, and was only booked four times in the whole of last season

Congratulations to Keith Andrews on lifting the Football League Trophy with the MK Dons. He opened the scoring with his second penalty of the season

Irish Abroad Statistics for March: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroad/march.xquery
Darren Randolph and Sean St Ledger won more games than any other player. Both players started five wins in March
Darren Randolph also started more games than any other Irish player, and completed more games than another player
Wes Hoolahan and John-Joe O'Toole drew more games, with five draws apiece
Joe Murphy and Jim Goodwin reflected the relegation form of Scunthorpe as both lost five games
Martin Rowlands was substituted four times, more than any other player
Darron Gibson, Ben Burgess and Adam Rooney were all introduced from the bench four times. All of Gibson's introductions were away from Molineux Stadium
Darren O'Dea was the most unused substitute defender for the second month running
Caleb Folan and Andy Keogh were the top scoring Irish players in March, with three goals each
Folan was the best talisman for his club, with every goal leading to a win for Hull. Curiously, each goal came in a substitute appearance, Folan had 2 starting appearances and did not score in either
Leon Best was shown more yellow cards in March than any other player

Ciaran O'Brien came on as a sub for Colorado against LA Galaxy on Saturday night with about 20 minutes to go. He looked to be a decent player, doing well in midfield, broke up a few LA moves and passed well until a few minutes remaining when he promptly hacked down Carlos Ruiz and got a red card for his troubles.

The other Irish MLS player Ronnie O'Brien should play on Thursday night in the opening game for San Jose.

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Manchester United have completed the signing of the much-sought after Republic of Ireland teenager Robert Brady.

The 16-year-old winger joins from North Dublin club St Kevins Boys after Sir Alex Ferguson beat off competition from several rival Premier League sides chasing the youngster, who will move to United later this year.

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He made his debut for the reserves last weekend, a couple of months after signing.

United: Foster; Jones, Eckersley, Chester, Silvestre; Eagles, C Evans (Brady 46), Possebon (Galbraith 41), Cleverley; Macheda, Welbeck.

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

He made his debut for the reserves last weekend, a couple of months after signing.

United: Foster; Jones, Eckersley, Chester, Silvestre; Eagles, C Evans (Brady 46), Possebon (Galbraith 41), Cleverley; Macheda, Welbeck.

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watched him on mutv for my sins and he was fairly average.

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Originally Posted by livehead1

watched him on mutv for my sins and he was fairly average.

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Anyone know what happened to Chris Fagan at Man U? He looked decent in action in the youth cup first leg last year?

O'Shea came on as a sub against Roma today in the first half after Vidic was injured.

He slotted into centreback alongside Ferdinand and did well.

Vidic looks like he will be out for a while so O'Shea should get a run in the team.

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 1 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-01
Jonathan Douglas made his first start since the 15 December 2007
Alan Sheehan scored his third of the season, and his first since going on loan to Leeds
John O'Shea was introduced for an injured Vidic, and may get a run in the Manchester United team now

Greg Cunningham and Karl Moore were on the scoresheet as Man City's reserves came from a goal down against Wigan Athletic to win 3-2. Garry Breen captained the side, and Paul Marshall also appeared for the Blues' second string.

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=546235
Wigan review: http://www.wiganlatics.premiumtv.co.uk/page/InReserve/0,,10429~1279787,00.html

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Alan Sheehan scored his third of the season, and his first since going on loan to Leeds

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Cracking goal it was too.,.....

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Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Cracking goal it was too.,.....

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he said he turned down a new contract at leicester to join leeds.

leicester v scunthorpe 1-0

i didnt make it to this one to see scunnys Irish contingent, but Bell made his debut, he kept Stephen Clemence out, club captain and an almost ever present this season. i believe Clemence got player of the year ar birmingham last year also.

looking forward to watching Bell, he has delivered a few assists for luton when ive seen him before, the manager here has described his arrival as a signal of the clubs intent (!) but he was linked with west brom a lot in the window.

says he wants to stay: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ty/7326353.stm

Donal McDermott played for Man City's Academy side in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup, the return leg in Manchester is on Wednesday week

Chelsea review: http://www.chelseafc.com/xxchelsea18...list_2209129_3
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=546666

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 5 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-05
Joey O'Brien made his first start in four games
Damien Duff made his first appearance for Newcastle since 8 March 2008
Robert Elliot made his first appearance for Charlton. With Nicky Weaver sent off, and suspended, he may get a run in the side
Ian Morris scored his third goal of the season
Stephen Quinn made his first start since 1 March 2008
Leon Best scored his eighth goal of the season
Adam Rooney notched his tenth of the season
Jimmy Ryan made his first appearance since 13 January 2008
Congratulations to Aidan Downes on making his league debut, on loan at Yeovil

Irish Abroad for Sunday, April 6 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-06
John O'Shea started his first game since 19 March 2008. With Ferdinand now also injured, he may get an extended run in the side.
Noel Hunt scored his 17th of the season for Dundee United
Congratulations to Stephen McPhail on reaching the FA Cup Final. He'll be the first Irish captain to lead out his side for the Final since Roy Keane

Whelan scored a cracking volley for Stoke in a 2-1 loss to Palace.

Delap had a solid enough game, and was a threat on every throw-in past half.

Morrison was full of running up front for Palace, but didn't contribute much beyond that.

Scannell came on for the last few minutes and looked lively, nearly grabbing a late goal in the process.

Irish Abroad for Monday, 7 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-07
Glen Whelan scored his third of the season, and his first goal since moving to Stoke

Owen Garvan linked with Wigan: http://www.fansfc.com/wiganfootballc...?newsid=183404