Irish Abroad 2007/2008

[tetsujin1979]

Marc Wilson has returned to Portsmouth from his loan with Luton. With several players due to leave for the African Cup of Nations, he may well get a run in the first team.

[tetsujin1979]

Billy Dennehy's loan to Accrington has been extended by another month: http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=13931

[CraftyToePoke]

despite being in or around the first 11 for the last month or so, albeit mostly as sub Jonathan Hayes hasnt done enough it seems and has been loaned to northampton

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...wn/7176556.stm

Alan Sheehan remains at the club but there will be arrivals this month so he will have work to do, also Graham Kavanagh is being linked with a move here.

[theworm2345]

Stokes scored twice Miller assisted both of them (the second goal went Connolly --> Miller --> Stokes --> Goal) and Connolly had the assist on the last goal. Carr forced the own goal for Sunderland

[tetsujin1979]

from http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...032005,00.html

Megson, in addition to trying to keep Nicolas Anelka, is aiming to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window.
He is chasing Portsmouth's versatile left-sider Matt Taylor and has also been linked with a bid for Sheffield Wednesday winger Glenn Whelan.

The Owls have rejected a 'derisory' offer from Plymouth Argyle, while Derby County are also rumoured to be keen on the Irishman.

I'd imagine Whelan would be keen on playing in the Premiership, but he could do a lot better than Derby

Also from the rumours: http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...032066,00.html

Reading are set to make Stephen Hunt their highest earner in a bid to fend off Sunderland's interest...Bolton and Derby are in a £1.5million scrap for Sheffield Wednesday's Glenn Whelan

And from today's Independent: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-1261242.html

Sunderland have held talks with Charlton Athletic about signing Andy Reid. The Ireland winger, who has scored seven goals this season, joined from Tottenham for £3m 18 months ago. His time at White Hart Lane was hampered by injury after he moved from Nottingham Forest for £4m.

[livehead1]

Reid actually cost spurs 5.5million with the combined fee for himself and dawson 8million

[Stuttgart88]

I'd imagine Whelan would be keen on playing in the Premiership, but he could do a lot better than Derby

I read that Bolton are also interested.

[tetsujin1979]

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 8th January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-08
Sean Thornton completes a miserable night for his previous employers

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 9th January 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-01-09
One game, one player, one substitution
Incidentally, Robbie Keane hasn't completed the full 90 minutes for Spurs since November

[tetsujin1979]

Richard Dunne and Karl Moore completed an Irish one-two in the player of the month awards at Man City: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=522473

[Paddy Garcia]

Bendan Moloney going on loan to Chesterfield. Debut against Brentford on Saturday.

[tetsujin1979]

I see Wolves have signed Sylvan Ebanks-Blake from Plymouth for £1.5m - http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...036943,00.html -
I only mention it because Plymouth were rebuffed by Sheffield Wednesday for a "derisory" offer for Glen Whelan. Now they have 1.5m more to offer. Hmmmm
Also, with Ebanks-Blake at Wolves, that's another striker for Elliott and Keogh to compete against.

[Paddy Garcia]

Richard Dunne and Karl Moore completed an Irish one-two in the player of the month awards at Man City: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=522473

Dunne has been excellent.

I noted Sven used a few young subs last week, pity Moore did not get a look in.

[Paddy Garcia]

Lewis Emanuel has gone on loan to Lincoln.

And Hull have made a bid for Dean Brill.

[Stuttgart88]

SKY saying Sunderland has increased its offer for Hunt to £4.5 million.

[Paddy Garcia]

Did someone say that Ruairi Harkin has reverted back to the North? Anyone know the position?

[Stuttgart88]

Anyone know the position?

Winger I think.

[shakermaker1982]

apologies if this has been posted already but it's a fans review of the season so far and each team has a star man. Kelly (Brum), O'Brien (Bolton), Hunt (Reading) and Dunne just edged out by Elano.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/sport...236255,00.html

[Stuttgart88]

Nice to see Kelly being appreciated, I really hope this guy can cement his position as a Premiership quality full back. Fair play to O'Brien too.

[robbie_B]

http://www.southendunited.premiumtv....210613,00.html

[DmanDmythDledge]

U21 international Shane McFaul has signed for Brighton.