Irish diaspora in Italy

**tommy_c12000** · 01/08/2023, 11:32 PM

It seems like this guy Fallon is having a mare these days, the Irish Sun beckons

**JR89** · 02/08/2023, 9:43 AM

He's reporting now that Heffernan was on trial with Newcastle last week. Says move should happen in the next 48 hours barring any hitches.

**JR89** · 02/08/2023, 4:43 PM

Has been training with Newcastle at least. Pictured in the first photo playing against Barrow AFC for their U21s.

**JR89** · 10/08/2023, 6:00 PM

Italian journalist reporting that Heffernan to Newcastle is a done deal.

**tetsujin1979** · 11/08/2023, 4:13 PM

Ebosele starting for Udinese today, Abankwah on the bench

**Trequartista20** · 11/08/2023, 5:06 PM

Played well. Deserves to be in the next squad - as does Manning.

**JR89** · 11/08/2023, 7:53 PM

Originally Posted by Trequartista20

Played well. Deserves to be in the next squad - as does Manning.

I'd leave him with the U21s for the Turkey game unless he's down to start for the seniors away to France. Have him link up with the seniors when they arrive back to Ireland for the Holland game. Think the U21s have San Marino in the second game and can start someone like Johnny Kenny or Zak Gilsenan in that game.

**Trequartista20** · 11/08/2023, 8:37 PM

The senior qualification campaign is yet another very early write-off. May as well expose Ebosele to some adult international football experience. He looks a talent, and I'd hate for us to lose him.

**JR89** · 11/08/2023, 8:43 PM

Originally Posted by Trequartista20

The senior qualification campaign is yet another very early write-off. May as well expose Ebosele to some adult international football experience. He looks a talent, and I'd hate for us to lose him.

That's easy for us to say but Kenny won't be looking at it like that as his job is on the line.

**pineapple stu** · 11/08/2023, 8:43 PM

Are we liable to lose him?

**tommy_c12000** · 11/08/2023, 9:22 PM

If Festy starts a string of serie A games, talk of keeping him with the 21s is just silly. We are not exactly blessed with top tier talent

**tetsujin1979** · 11/08/2023, 9:23 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Are we liable to lose him?

it's unlikely, but he is dual qualified. He was an unused substitute twice during the four games in June 2022, which would have been an ideal time to cap him IMO

**pineapple stu** · 11/08/2023, 9:39 PM

But there's been no even semi-serious talk of him switching has there? I think he's fine

Italian clubs often field an understrength team in the cups AFAIK. The league season will be more interesting. Obviously if, as Tommy says, he starts a string of league games he should be called up. McClean's drop to the fourth tier has highlighted (again) how urgent our fullback problems are

**JR89** · 15/08/2023, 5:32 PM

Cathal Heffernan is in Newcastle to finalise his transfer.

**Demesne Lad** · 15/08/2023, 7:27 PM

Originally Posted by JR89

Cathal Heffernan is in Newcastle to finalise his transfer.

To be followed soon by Zefi, according to the Shields Gazette today.

**Razors left peg** · 20/08/2023, 5:55 PM

Festy starts season opener at home to Juventus

**tetsujin1979** · 20/08/2023, 6:01 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Festy starts season opener at home to Juventus

Abankwah named in the bench too
Game is on TNT Sports

**tommy_c12000** · 20/08/2023, 7:10 PM

Gave away a penalty due to handball, very harsh IMO. Udinese v poor, 0-2 down. Festy doing ok defensively, certainly improved that aspect. Not much chance going forward so far

**tommy_c12000** · 24/08/2023, 2:32 AM

McJannet played for Lecce u19 in their 1-0 loss to Roma in the primavera final yesterday. Seems to do ok. Full match easily found on YouTube. Will be interesting to see his loan move (presumably) this season