Irish Abroad 2007/2008

**tetsujin1979** · 09/04/2008, 9:37 AM

Ian Daly scored the equaliser for Man City's Pontin's League team against Blackpool last night. Greg Cunningham also started for the Blues.

Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=548110
Blackpool review: http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co....284953,00.html

**irishfan86** · 09/04/2008, 7:09 PM

O'Shea overlooked in the centre of defense in favour of Pique, alongside Ferdinand.

If I were O'Shea I'd be packing my bags in the summer, but I've got a feeling he'll stick around for his 15 minutes of fame each week.

**tetsujin1979** · 09/04/2008, 9:30 PM

Cillian Sheridan scored twice as Celtic beat Hibernian 4-1 in the quarter final of the Scottish Youth Cup. Paul Skinner was in goals for the Hoops, Paul Cahillane also played.

Celtic review: http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories...408204015.aspx

**tetsujin1979** · 10/04/2008, 9:18 AM

Irish Abroad for Tuesday, 8 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-08
Ben Burgess scored his ninth of the season, he's scored three goals in his last six games
Paul Keegan notched his third of the season

Irish Abroad for Wednesday, 9 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-09
Gary Dicker scored his first of the season, unfortunately it was an OG!
John O'Shea came off the bench for the 16th time this season! He's also started 17 games for Manchester United

**Dr. Ogba** · 10/04/2008, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by irishfan86

O'Shea overlooked in the centre of defense in favour of Pique, alongside Ferdinand.

If I were O'Shea I'd be packing my bags in the summer, but I've got a feeling he'll stick around for his 15 minutes of fame each week.

you'd seriously wonder what the lad must be thinking. This time last week he was first choice off the bench but this week he's been leapfrogged by not one, but two defenders (Silvestre and Pique)....If he doesn't do something in the summer it'll just confirm everyone's suspicions that he's in it for the money and title of "Manchester United squad player"

**Manc Irish Wolf** · 10/04/2008, 5:11 PM

Looks like Richard Keogh is impressing at Cheltenham - encouraging considering our current dirth of Decent Centrebacks.

Keogh extends Robins loan deal
Bristol City defender Richard Keogh has extended his loan spell at League One outfit Cheltenham Town until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has made six appearances for the League One side since moving to Whaddon Road on an initial month-long deal in March.

"Richard has been a tremendous asset for us. It's a big plus to have him for the rest of the season and I'm thankful again to (Bristol City manager) Gary Johnson for loaning him to us," Cheltenham boss Keith Downing told his club's official website.

"Richard has struck up a good understanding with Shane Duff from day one and I think they are as good a centre-back pairing as any in the division."

**DmanDmythDledge** · 10/04/2008, 5:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

you'd seriously wonder what the lad must be thinking. This time last week he was first choice off the bench but this week he's been leapfrogged by not one, but two defenders (Silvestre and Pique)....If he doesn't do something in the summer it'll just confirm everyone's suspicions that he's in it for the money and title of "Manchester United squad player"

Ronaldo and Rooney leepfrogged too? Ferguson always rotates his squad for CL games that don't count for anything, don't see why this would be any different.

**dr_peepee** · 11/04/2008, 9:30 AM

Rooney and Ronaldo were leapfrogged as starters for rotation purposes.. O'Shea was leapfrogged as a replacement option. I agree with Dr Ogba...

**tetsujin1979** · 11/04/2008, 10:19 AM

Karl Moore, Garry Breen, Michael Daly and Paul Marshall all started for Man City's reserve side in their 2-1 loss to Liverpool's reserves. Ian Daly was and unused sub.

Liverpool report: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...80410-2052.htm
Man City report: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=548588

**tetsujin1979** · 14/04/2008, 11:33 AM

Irish Abroad for Saturday, 12 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-12
Shane Long started his first game since 15 March 2008
Clinton Morrison scored his 15th goal of the season, and first in eight games
Stephen McPhail scored his third of the season, all three have been scored at home and Cardiff have not lost any of these
Darren Randolph played his first league game for Charlton of the season, after being recalled from his loan spell at Bury. His other two appearances for the Addicks were in the League Cup
Unfortunately, Paddy McCarthy scored an OG in the same game
Liam Lawrence scored his 15th goal of the season
Jonathan Macken scored his first penalty of the season
Alan Bennett scored his first of the season

Irish Abroad for Sunday, 13 April 2008: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...ate=2008-04-13
Gary Doherty started his first game for Norwich since 22 March 2008
Jonathan Walters made his comeback from injury in the same game

**passinginterest** · 14/04/2008, 12:21 PM

Alan Bennett's goal was a cracker. Happened to catch it on ITV the other morning. Worth a look if you can find it online.

**theworm2345** · 14/04/2008, 4:31 PM

Originally Posted by passinginterest

Alan Bennett's goal was a cracker. Happened to catch it on ITV the other morning. Worth a look if you can find it online.

I'll post it tomorrow

**Closed Account** · 14/04/2008, 4:35 PM

Its probably in here somewhere, no time to watch it

**SaucyJack** · 14/04/2008, 6:17 PM

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Its probably in here somewhere, no time to watch it

his goal is 3 minutes in.

**tetsujin1979** · 14/04/2008, 7:23 PM

Originally Posted by youngirish

Anyone know what happened to Chris Fagan at Man U? He looked decent in action in the youth cup first leg last year?

Missed this last week, Billy Dennehy (Sunderland), Simon Madden (Leeds) and Fagan are all on trial at Cheltenham
From http://www.cheltenhamtownfc.premiumt...283882,00.html

He is set to be joined by Leeds team-mate Simon Madden, a young full-back, and left-sided midfielder Billy Dennehy from Sunderland.

Coventry City defender Liam Robinson and young Manchester United striker Chris Fagan complete the quartet of trialists in the match.

Fagan went on to score in the game, which ended 3-3
Cheltenham review: http://www.cheltenhamtownfc.premiumt...285104,00.html

**tetsujin1979** · 14/04/2008, 7:40 PM

From Crystal Palace's website: http://www.cpfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...286994,00.html

Actim Analysis of all Championship games is taking place throughout the season and so far the top five Crystal Palace players are:

Code:

Player Overall Ranking

Julian Speroni    25th      (6th Ranked Goalkeeper) 483 
Clinton Morrison  26th      (8th Ranked Striker) 481 
Mark Hudson       39th     (11th Ranked Defender) 439 
James Scowcroft   42nd     (11th Ranked Striker) 437 
Ben Watson        62nd     (15th Ranked Midfielder) 416

**eirebhoy** · 15/04/2008, 10:41 AM

Darren O'Dea had to have a hernia op:
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/...nch_v_gers.php

**BigmanCas** · 15/04/2008, 1:51 PM

http://www.football365.com/mailbox/s...425537,00.html

I am just surprised that there is not more.

**tetsujin1979** · 16/04/2008, 9:36 AM

Paul Marshall and Karl Moore started for Man City's reserves in their 1-0 win over Sunderland's second string. Michael Daly, Garry Breen and Greg Cunningham were unused subs for the blues. Ian Harte, Anthony Stokes and Billy Dennehy started for Sunderland, while Gavin Donoghue was introduced as a second half substitute.
Stokes had a first half strike ruled out for the Black Cats

Moore was played out of position at left full, and the reserve manager, Ian Miller, had this to say:

was very impressed with our young back four unit tonight, especially with Karl Moore playing out of position for me at left back. He did really well

Sunderland review: http://www.safc.com/news/?page_id=14655
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...&newsid=548928

**tetsujin1979** · 16/04/2008, 9:38 AM

Some comments from Bury's message board on Darren Randolph getting recalled by Charlton: http://www.themightyshakers.co.uk/fo...d.php?p=591858
Seems to be fairly positive