UK Pre-season games

**Torn-Ado** · 20/07/2007, 2:15 PM

What did ofjames say? Controversial and/or funny apparently.

Someone be a ledge and pm me.

**Billsthoughts** · 20/07/2007, 2:38 PM

it was neither...just dumb...

**paul_oshea** · 20/07/2007, 3:08 PM

torn ado, it wasnt funny ha ha, it was funny that he would say it on an internet forum.

**eirebhoy** · 20/07/2007, 3:17 PM

Finnan did well to set up Gerrard's goal today. He played a 1-2 with someone and then a first time pass to Gerrard. I don't know if it was intended for Gerrard but it was a good move.

**tetsujin1979** · 21/07/2007, 10:55 AM

Joey O'Brien remained on the bench as Bolton lost 1-0 to Lyon in the final of the Peace Cup: http://www.bwfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...076461,00.html

**theworm2345** · 21/07/2007, 6:32 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Finnan did well to set up Gerrard's goal today. He played a 1-2 with someone and then a first time pass to Gerrard. I don't know if it was intended for Gerrard but it was a good move.

http://www.attachmax.com/Gerrard_vs_..._Friendly.html
You'll have to download it, the video online wont work
(for my site)

**eirebhoy** · 21/07/2007, 6:49 PM

Video works for me.

**tetsujin1979** · 22/07/2007, 1:09 AM

Stephen Ireland played (but no Richard Dunne...) as Man City beat Carlstad United of Sweden 4-0: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=446217
If anyone is worried about Ireland's progress under Sven, he's started every pre-season game so far.

Robbie Keane scored for Spurs in their 2-1 win over Kaiser Chiefs (the South African club, not the band): http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news...ort210707.html
Meanwhile Cian Hughton (Chris' son) played for a Spurs XI as they beat Staines Town 4-2: http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news...xi4210707.html

Chris McCann and James O'Connor played a half each as Burnley drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough: http://www.burnleyfootballclub.premi...076653,00.html

Joe Murphy, Cliff Byrne, Jim Goodwin and Ian Morris all played for S****horpe, while Daryl Murphy started and Liam Miller, David Connolly and Billy Dennehy were all introduced as substitutes for Sunderland in S****horpe's 1-0 win over the Black Cats, with Goodwin getting the assist for the goal
Sunderland reivew: http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=12708
S****horpe review: http://www.s****horpe-united.premium...075959,00.html

Leon Best and Kevin Thornton started for Coventry City with Michael Doyle and Colin Hawkins introduced as substitutes in their 1-1 draw with Northampton Town. Leon Best opened his account for the Sky Blues with the opening goal: http://www.ccfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...076627,00.html

Stephen McPhail started for Cardiff, and Jason Byrne came on in the second half in their 2-0 win over Yeovil Town, including Gary Dempsey, and Shaun Maher as an unused sub: http://www.cardiffcityfc.premiumtv.c...076623,00.html

Jonathan Hayes and Conrad Logan started for Leicester in their 3-0 win over Notts County, both were substituted at half time: http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...076625,00.html
CraftyToePoke - where are you??

**tetsujin1979** · 23/07/2007, 12:33 AM

Willo Flood scored a debut goal alongside Noel Hunt for Dundee United against Raith Rovers: http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/inde...d=2637&cd=2007

Aiden McGeady started for Celtic in a 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire: http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories...707225140.aspx
McGeady was substituted for Derek Riordan, who equalised for Celtic

Stephen Elliott and Stephen Gleeson started for Wolves, and Darren Potter , Gary Breen, Andy Keogh and Stephen Ward were all introduced in the second half against Bohemians. Ward scored the equaliser late on
http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/pa...076870,00.html

I was flicking through the channels this afternoon, and thought I saw an ad on TG4 for Sunderland's games against Cork, Bohemians and Galway. Was it the hangover deceiving me, or did I really see it?

**ifk101** · 23/07/2007, 8:21 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Stephen Elliott and Stephen Gleeson started for Wolves, and Darren Potter , Gary Breen, Andy Keogh and Stephen Ward were all introduced in the second half against Bohemians. Ward scored the equaliser late on
http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/pa...076870,00.html

I was flicking through the channels this afternoon, and thought I saw an ad on TG4 for Sunderland's games against Cork, Bohemians and Galway. Was it the hangover deceiving me, or did I really see it?

Stephen O'Donnell, ex-Falkirk, played in the above game for Bohs. There's a possibility that Bohs might sign him but I don't know if he is ready to make the step-up to playing for Bohs.

And AFAIK, the Sunderland games will be on TG4. Should be available on the net as well.

**ofjames** · 23/07/2007, 12:57 PM

darron gibson starts for man united against some chinese superleague team from macau. johnny evans also in there (for all u NORNIRON boys) in a starting eleven that is otherwise very strong

VDS, Neville, Vidic, EVANS, Evra, Ronaldo, Nani, Fletcher, GIBSON, Rooney, Giggs

John O'Shea on bench

**eirebhoy** · 23/07/2007, 2:07 PM

O'Shea came on for Gibson at half time and scored. Utd won 6-0.

**sligoman** · 23/07/2007, 2:08 PM

Alan Quinn scored Sheffield's first goal in this game last Saturday. Paddy Kenny also played in the match. Longford up next tomorrow night for Sheffield.

EDIT: Derek Geary and Jonathan Stead also played in this match.

**The Legend** · 23/07/2007, 4:43 PM

Originally Posted by sligoman

.... Jonathan Stead also played in this match.

and he is relevant why?

**ofjames** · 23/07/2007, 5:31 PM

cos he is perhaps the biggest piece of ****e to play for sheffield united since ade akinbiyi

**youngirish** · 23/07/2007, 5:46 PM

Originally Posted by ofjames

cos he is perhaps the biggest piece of ****e to play for sheffield united since ade akinbiyi

Ade Akinbiyi was a legend at Leicester. His grandmother was Irish. From Cavan.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 23/07/2007, 6:12 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

O'Shea came on for Gibson at half time and scored. Utd won 6-0.

Ferguson was impressed by Gibson.
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pa...&newsid=447112

**co. down green** · 23/07/2007, 8:15 PM

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

Ferguson was impressed by Gibson.
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pa...&newsid=447112

Fergie has always been a fan of Gibson.

"I thought young Darron Gibson, who has been out injured, did well in midfield. It shows the judgement in bringing him to the club, it's good to see the results of our scouting missions."

I think (and hope) he might make the breakthrough with Man U this season.

He signed a three and a half year extension last year.

**tetsujin1979** · 23/07/2007, 8:28 PM

Colin Doyle came off the bench for Birmingham in their 5-2 win over FC Schweinfurt 05: http://www.blues.premiumtv.co.uk/pag...077598,00.html
Stephen Kelly has a groin strain, and is being rested

**tetsujin1979** · 24/07/2007, 2:31 PM

Michael Timlin was introduced late in the second half for Fulham in their 1-0 loss to Porstmouth: http://www.fulhamfc.com/MatchAndTeam...ortsmouth.aspx