Owen Garvan

**drummerboy** · 10/11/2010, 7:58 AM

Garvan scored 2 cracking goals last night against Watford, in a 3-2 win. Still think this guy will go on to play in the Premiership and the full Irish team on a regular basis.

**Junior** · 10/11/2010, 11:06 AM

Some ratings from that game. http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/s...ngs_v_Watford/

Paddy McCarthy: Some poor defending at times was mixed with some truly brilliant stuff. His block on Graham stopped the big man from scoring the simplest of tap-ins and set up the move leading to the first goal. He also made two last-ditch headers to keep Palace ahead and let out a roar of delight at the final whistle. 7

Owen Garvan: Anonymous in the first half, apart from the run to set up Ambrose, but then exploded into life with his two super strikes in the second that clinched victory. With a left foot like that Palace should be getting him into those positions to shoot more often. Star Man. 7

**youngirish** · 10/11/2010, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

Garvan scored 2 cracking goals last night against Watford, in a 3-2 win. Still think this guy will go on to play in the Premiership and the full Irish team on a regular basis.

I wouldn't be getting too carried away Garvan's so slow he makes Gareth Barry look like Ben Johnson on steroids.

**drummerboy** · 10/11/2010, 2:09 PM

Originally Posted by youngirish

I wouldn't be getting too carried away Garvan's so slow he makes Gareth Barry look like Ben Johnson on steroids.

I'm not getting carried away. I've watched him playing since he was a schoolboy. While he is not the fastest player around, he is certainly quicker than Whelan, he is a better passer than Green, and scores a lot more goals than Andrews ever will. What he does probably lack is a physical presence considering his height.

**drummerboy** · 11/03/2011, 10:43 AM

Garvan hasn't really featured much for Crystal Palace since the new manager took over. Disappointing to see this. I think this play still has something to offer.

**tetsujin1979** · 11/03/2011, 11:18 AM

Friend of mine is a Palace fan, and said when he has played, he's been a bit of a passenger in games. Scored a few cracking goals, mind.

**cestlavie** · 11/03/2011, 2:20 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

Garvan scored 2 cracking goals last night against Watford, in a 3-2 win. Still think this guy will go on to play in the Premiership and the full Irish team on a regular basis.

Cant ever see that happen, he has little chance ever being an regular with Ireland or a premiership team, he has no pace. Plenty of players ahead of him in the que. I do wish him the best but its not going to happen.

**SkStu** · 13/08/2011, 3:46 PM

scored a penno for Crystal Palace.

**Closed Account** · 13/08/2011, 3:52 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

scored a penno for Crystal Palace.

Scannell won it too.

**tommy_c12000** · 13/08/2011, 3:56 PM

Scannell supposed to be having a cracker of a game judging by the Palace forums I was in. If he stays injury free, he is one man that I still think can make the step up to the Prem

**rebelmusic** · 13/08/2011, 4:16 PM

Agreed, he's still only 20. He's badly needed a good run of games. 2 so far this year, scored one and won a peno so here's hoping it continues.

**drummerboy** · 14/08/2011, 9:08 AM

Garvan turned down a move to Brighton, and was on the bench last week for Palace. Pleasantly surprised he started, hopefully a turning point.

**Carrigaline** · 21/05/2012, 6:26 PM

Garvan signing a 3 year contract with Monaghan United according to his Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/garvalution/s...75635212845056

**Charlie Darwin** · 21/05/2012, 6:46 PM

That was a joke...

**Carrigaline** · 22/05/2012, 10:54 AM

I thought it was a joke, would have been funny to see the reaction though

**Charlie Darwin** · 18/08/2012, 2:36 PM

Two goals for Garvan in the first half against Watford. They lead 2-1.

**elroy** · 19/08/2012, 9:13 AM

Hopefully a good strong season for the lad. Its not that long ago that many here were putting him forward as the next big Irish player

**theworm2345** · 19/08/2012, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by elroy

Hopefully a good strong season for the lad. Its not that long ago that many here were putting him forward as the next big Irish player

He has always been a consistent performer at Championship level. Could definitely be considered hard done by not to have at least a few caps considering some of the players who have.

**DeLorean** · 22/10/2012, 12:18 PM

Seemed to be doing well at the weekend before he was substituted before half time. I presume he was a victim of Palace being reduced to ten men more than anything else? He was on their set pieces and set up the second goal for a certain Damien Delaney.

**DeLorean** · 07/11/2012, 11:17 AM

Garvan's Crystal Palace moved top of the table last night with a 5-0 victory over his old club. He set up the first goal with a ball over the top and won his side's third penalty of the match, which was missed.

Crystal Palace 5-0 Ipswich Town