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Originally Posted by Diggs246
Michael Johnston of Celtic was called up to the Scotland under 21 team today
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Originally Posted by Diggs246
Michael Johnston of Celtic was called up to the Scotland under 21 team today
This post assumes a much greater knowledge than I possess.Quote:
Originally Posted by bwagner
I think some lad on ybig was suggesting a few months back that this lad was coming on board for us think his uncle told him(the lad on ybig)!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Johnston is supposedly pretty highly rated -- apparently Chelsea have been following his progress. Irish Sun had a report of FAI approach in May: https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football...g-for-ireland/
Our hopes of persuading Ethan Ampadu to play for us seem to getting slimmer: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41042598
Wales seem to be a bit more pro-active in getting these young lads in the first team training squads or first team senior squads .
Not saying it would make any difference in this case but it would be a pity to lose a good young talent for the lack of a bit of nurturing.....
We need and have always needed to get as much talent from as far and wide as we can .
They do still need to want to play for us mind .
one day later... Will Keane targets World Cup spot with Ireland: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/w...land-slkc9w0gfQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
rest of the article is behind their paywallQuote:
Will Keane has spoken of his desire to play for Ireland at the World Cup next year. The former Manchester United striker is nearing a return for Hull City in the Sky Bet Championship after a long-term injury.
He told The Times: “They have some good strikers, but I was on their radar before the injury. I am an outside bet but if I can get back scoring goals I would like to think I have a chance.”
It would be slightly bizarre if former Ireland player Michael Keane lined out for England against former England player Will Keane for Ireland!
This is the rest of the Will Keane part of the article-
I'd feel better about him if he said this instead...Quote:
The twin brother of Michael Keane, the England defender, admits that the tournament in Russia has been a motivation. “It is every player’s dream to play in the World Cup. Ireland are doing well in their group so they might make it,” he said. “If I ended up playing in a World Cup, all this hard work would be worthwhile.”
“If I ended up playing for Ireland, all this hard work would be worthwhile.”
Seeing as they are twin brothers it's more than slightly bizarre, perhaps worthy of penning another application to the Guinness book of records :).Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
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His scoring record is abysmal
He will suit us nicely so!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Park_Lane
Amazing how careers can pan out. He was on a whole other level of expectation compared to his brother when they were in the utd youth sides
I dunno. 3 in 13 games for Wednesday is good by their standards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Park_Lane
Agree entirely. Very, very dubious attempt to pass the gut test.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Is Keane back from his long term injury?
Until he starts doing the business at club level, It might as well be Will Shatner declaring for us
I read on Hull's site recently that he's due back in OctoberQuote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean
Jordan Graham joins Fulham from Wolves on loan.
Derry Citys Rory Holden to make the move to Bristol City tonight. Called up to Norn Irons under-21 training squad earlier in the year but still potentially eligible either way.
Ben heneghan centre half signed for Sheff Utd from motherwell. Been very good seemingly at motherwell. Was at everTon then dropped into conference but has fought back. Played for England c while in conference. Think there was talk he was eligible for us when at everton
The apparent delay appears to have been related to either finding his birth certificate or getting it in order. He has had to do that before being able to apply for the passport. Not sure what the latest on it is, mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Video interview with Holden here on his move: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/rory-hol...rst-interview/Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Tony Watt posted this on twitter over the weekend: https://twitter.com/Tony_Watt7/statu...72480603303937
probably means nothing
Will Keane - four senior goals.
Scott Hogan - one goal in his last 17 league games.
Ross McCormack, who in my opinion is a better player than Scott Hogan at Championship level, has struggled with the step up to Intl football. Not to mention Jordan Rhodes and Chris Martin.
Before Hogan, there was unreasonable expectations placed on Arter. Three competitive games have completely passed him by. McGoldrick is even worse. Christie's performances are more committed but by god he's a limited footballer. O'Dowda can't get near a poor Bristol City team.
Expectations really need to be tempered but I fear for the likes of Declan Rice and Liam Kelly when certain quarters are already asserting that they are the bonafide heirs to Whelan and Hoolahan's positions.
Can't believe nobody is hailing Conor Ronan as the Messiah cause I'm pretty sure he is
The Messiah is never the Messiah ....thats why its hard to find a Messiah.......Quote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
Nigel likes to say "Scripture is a mirror and not a sword." When it comes to Conor Ronan. Incidentally my (real) name kind of rhymes with his.
Your real name is Mr Moanin? You sir are the MessiahQuote:
Originally Posted by KrisLetang
Crosby sounds nothing like that.
I've heard very good things about him, but are you being serious?Quote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
Hogan, Declan Rice, Liam Kelly and Alan Judge. There is hope for the future there.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Add conor Ronan and Manning to the list and the midfield is sorted
Greg Docherty - Hamilton
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41176997
Same thing that happened with McGeady and Houghton.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
I think he's not The Messiah, I reckon he's just a very naughty boyQuote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
Not McGeady he played for Ireland from when he was 15 or so because the Scots had a weird system even though they wanted him. Houghton, yeah, was overlooked until he was in his late 20s.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Nice finish from Tommy McNamara last night against Colorado
Goal on 0:41
What's the story with Chiedozie Ogbene? I'm guessing he'd have dual nationality.
Surely he'd be close to an U21 call-up given our lack of depth in attack.
Fair enough for the lad to prefer to play for Nigeria, at least he's being honest about it.
I wonder would he turn down an U21 call from us? The possibility of switching to Nigeria would still be there I'm assuming.
Yeah, he could even play in a senior friendly for us and still switch to Nigeria, so he wouldn't be closing off that option (assuming it's something he wants to keep open) by accepting a call-up by the FAI.Quote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean
Not sure why we would bother. I really don't think we are that badly stuck.Quote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean