Caleb Folan

[teckno]

Saw in one of the tabloids today about the possibility of Wigans Caleb Folan declaring for Ireland through his grandfather or grandmother. Looks a decent player so far, is a striker too

[lopez]

Connemara man, definitely.

[tetsujin1979]

http://foot.ie/showpost.php?p=636937&postcount=518

[billybunter]

I thought he might have been one of the "Tubbercurry's" Folan's, but could be wrong.

[paul_oshea]

Connemara man, definitely.

folan is the english for "ocualainn" which is a carraroe name, though there are some around clare. I would go for connemara myself.
what age is he?

[Paddy Garcia]

folan is the english for "ocualainn" which is a carraroe name, though there are some around clare. I would go for connemara myself.
what age is he?

He is 24

[livehead1]

He does look a reasonable player and i'd like to see him given a chance. That said i'd like to see a lot of players given the chance. With Ward claiming the Championship player of the month award it is yet another example of the seamless transition that irish players seem to be making from the EL to the English leagues. If this is the case then it is surely about time a couple of these players were selected for the national side. Not just for one game as a half hearted measure, but instead for a concerted period of time.

[pete]

Folan has only played a few games with Wigan after moving from lower leagues. Does he drink Guinness?

[zenokelly]

Connolly before Folan any day - not proven, not even half decent in what I ssaw of him. This would be Stan's biggest mistake of all time in fairnes.

[cavan_fan]

Connolly before Folan any day - not proven, not even half decent in what I ssaw of him. This would be Stan's biggest mistake of all time in fairnes.

David Connolly 5'9"
Caleb Folan 6'2"

[Qwerty]

Alan Lee 6' 2"

13 goals.

Lee hasn't really had a decent opportunity at international level, proven at Championship level.

[cavan_fan]

Alan Lee 6' 2"

13 goals.

Lee hasn't really had a decent opportunity at international level, proven at Championship level.

I agree, I'd try him (or Cillian Sheridan!) but comparing Connolly and Folan is irrelevant

[macdermesser]

Folan has only played a few games with Wigan after moving from lower leagues. Does he drink Guinness?

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Full NY Times article here

[carloz]

Why couldnt he be a central midfielder or a left back. For probably the first time ever Ireland is very strong in the forward department and very weak in central midfield

[Shelsman]

For probably the first time ever Ireland is very strong in the forward department

Good one!

[Superhoops]

For probably the first time ever Ireland is very strong in the forward department ....

As we demonstrated to great effect in our last game against that footballing superpower, San Marino! FFS

[Torn-Ado]

As we demonstrated to great effect in our last game against that footballing superpower, San Marino! FFS

That was down to the lack of creativity in midfield.

However I do agree that the forwards are still not up to scratch.

[Paddy Garcia]

For probably the first time ever Ireland is very strong in the forward

hopeless.

[carloz]

Robbie keane
Kevin Doyle
Shane Long
David Connolly
Anthony Stokes
Darryl Murphy
Stephen Elliot
Andy Keogh
Stephen Ward
Clinton Morrison
Alan Lee
Billy Clarke

and now possibly Caleb Folan

Say what you will about San Marino, no Irish manager has never had a choice like that in forwards. Hell MCCarthy had to rely on Doherty at times

[Paddy Garcia]

I agree more choice, not more quality though. Our recent scoring record is very poor, even the hime win against San Marino isnothing to shout about. Also it's all potential, with the exception of Keane, Morrison & Connolly. The latter two possibly past their best.

Quinn & Keane could present a formidable attacking presence. Recently we have been barely a threat.