Irish players in cross channel pre season games

**Razors left peg** · 18/07/2009, 9:33 AM

Originally Posted by bwagner

who is shane o connor that played for ipswich?

Hes an Irish lad that was in the Liverpool youth academy

**tetsujin1979** · 18/07/2009, 1:35 PM

Duff scored the opener for Newcastle in their 7-2 win over Darlington after just 3 minutes: http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...726229,00.html

Conor Henderson is in the Arsenal squad for their preseason opener against Barnet: http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...r-barnet-clash
Might see him in the League Cup this season?

**eirebhoy** · 18/07/2009, 3:17 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Conor Henderson is in the Arsenal squad for their preseason opener against Barnet

He's on at half time. Stream here:
http://www.atdhe.net/8118/watch-barnet-fc-vs-arsenal

Playing as the deepest midfielder.

**tetsujin1979** · 18/07/2009, 6:48 PM

Shane Lowry was a second half substitute for Villa in their 3-0 win over Peterborough: http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...726299,00.html

Caleb Folan scored a brace, and Kevin Kilbane was introduced in the second half as Hull beat North Ferriby United in their pre season opener: http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/News...726348,00.html

Stephen Hunt, Shane Long and Jay Tabb were all introduced at half time for Reading, but were unable to prevent a 2-1 loss to Kettering: http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/News...726419,00.html

Eddie Nolan played at centre half for Preston in their 2-1 win over Tranmere. Alan Mahon started for Tranmere and got the assist on their goal
Tranmere match tracker: http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page...726153,00.html
Preston review: http://www.pnefc.net/page/NewsDetail...726346,00.html

Leon Best and David Bell started for Coventry, while Michael Doyle was a second half substitute for Bell in their 2-0 win over Hinckley United. Best scored the opener after 25 minutes: http://www.ccfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetai...726404,00.html

**Predator** · 18/07/2009, 7:00 PM

Shane Duffy and S�amus Coleman played for Everton today against Rochdale. Duffy even scored!
http://www.evertonfc.com/match/repor...v-everton.html

Both players played the full 90 minutes versus Bury last week also, drawing praise from several quarters, particularly Coleman who was awarded with man of the match: http://www.evertonfc.com/match/repor...erton.html?t=4

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/who-wa...umber-two.html

**zackmorris** · 19/07/2009, 12:37 PM

James Collins also played in that villa match.

**zackmorris** · 20/07/2009, 10:53 PM

James Cronesberry and Mark Yeates Started for Middlesborough against
Macclesfield:

http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/...726335,00.html

**tetsujin1979** · 24/07/2009, 11:23 AM

O'Shea starts for ManUnited VS FC Seoul, Gibson on the bench
Neville's been sent back from with an injury, so O'Shea should start the season at right back

**irishfan86** · 25/07/2009, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

O'Shea starts for ManUnited VS FC Seoul, Gibson on the bench
Neville's been sent back from with an injury, so O'Shea should start the season at right back

Wes Brown's return to fitness might pose a threat as well. The young Brazilian twins are snapping at his heels too.

**eirebhoy** · 26/07/2009, 2:12 PM

O'Dea and Flood start for Celtic against Spurs on Sky Sports 1. McCourt too for those interested.

**tetsujin1979** · 26/07/2009, 2:46 PM

wonder how many of that Celtic side will play VS Dinamo on wednesday?

**Razors left peg** · 26/07/2009, 2:57 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

O'Dea and Flood start for Celtic against Spurs on Sky Sports 1. McCourt too for those interested.

O Dea captain too... great to see

**tetsujin1979** · 26/07/2009, 4:56 PM

O'Dea had the honour of lifting the trophy after the 2-0 win. According to the commentator, it was designed by a 13 year old who won a competition with Match magazine.
The handle is inspired by the Wembley Arch

Stokes, Reid and Murphy all on the bench for Sunderland's game VS Atletico Madrid

**eirebhoy** · 26/07/2009, 6:59 PM

O'Dea was immense. MOTM by far. I'd say Flood was next best, very good game. I like Flood and think he'll break into the first team this season.

**zackmorris** · 27/07/2009, 12:04 AM

Kurtis Byrne came on as a sub in the Hibs v Glentoran game.

**Philly** · 27/07/2009, 5:32 AM

Chris McCann started for Burnley v. Portland Timbers, with the game finishing 2-2.

**irishfan86** · 27/07/2009, 6:11 AM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

O'Dea was immense. MOTM by far. I'd say Flood was next best, very good game. I like Flood and think he'll break into the first team this season.

Do you think all three Irish lads will be in for Celtic on Wednesday? That would be fantastic.

**tetsujin1979** · 27/07/2009, 9:07 AM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

Do you think all three Irish lads will be in for Celtic on Wednesday? That would be fantastic.

McGeady is a cert to start, after being rested against Spurs. I'd say Flood and O'Dea will be in the squad, but more likely to be substitutes.

**tetsujin1979** · 29/07/2009, 10:00 AM

Shane Supple, Shane O'Connor, Alex Bruce and Colin Healy all started for Ipswich, and Owen Garvan, Jonathan Walters and David Norris were all introduced in the second half in their 2-1 loss to Charlton: http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetai...736291,00.html
According to the report, O'Connor played left full