UK Pre season thread

**rambler14** · 04/08/2008, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by co. down green

Goal HERE

What a goal!

John O'Shea was captain

**mackannovic** · 05/08/2008, 1:43 AM

http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/pa...357614,00.html

**eirebhoy** · 06/08/2008, 6:05 PM

Celtic v Man City on Setanta Ireland at 7.45. A few Irish players likely to feature.

**eirebhoy** · 06/08/2008, 7:49 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Celtic v Man City on Setanta Ireland at 7.45. A few Irish players likely to feature.

O'Dea has probably been Celtic's best player in the first half (not much competition though). Himself and partner Cuthbert are doing really well.

**Irish_Praha** · 07/08/2008, 3:02 PM

Apparently Given made a few outstanding saves last night against PSV. Good to hear he is back on form. Hope he can put his injury troubles behind him and that we can rely on him for the next two campaigns.

**tetsujin1979** · 08/08/2008, 12:28 AM

Daryl Murphy was among the goals as Sunderland trounced Athlone 6-0: http://www.safc.com/match/?page_id=1...xture=1084&t=2
Anthony Stokes played as well, and hit the bar, Liam Miller started and was substituted at half time.

**tetsujin1979** · 09/08/2008, 12:26 AM

Glen Whelan took the corners that led to both Stoke's goals in their 2-2 draw with Osasuna. Rory Delap scored the second, but apparently he didn't know too much about it!
Match report on Stoke's site here: http://www.stokecityfc.premiumtv.co....361806,00.html

**dr_peepee** · 09/08/2008, 9:12 AM

Originally Posted by youngirish

Good news. It would be nice to see Judge, S Reid, Duff, Nolan and Treacy all playing in the Blackburn first team by the end of the season. Stranger things have happened.

I don't want to see duff anywhere near Blackburn. I'd like to see him away from Newcastle but Blackburn are at a fork in the road now that can go either way. There are stabler clubs that could provide a more productive offering for him (and by ascotiation, us)

**Bungle** · 09/08/2008, 10:57 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7549022.stm

wilson in the portsmouth squad and gibson in the man u squad for charity shield.

**rambler14** · 09/08/2008, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Bungle

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7549022.stm

wilson in the portsmouth squad and gibson in the man u squad for charity shield.

I'm looking forward to see the Da Silva brothers in action i've heard great things about them especially Rafael.

**Wexford Delboy** · 09/08/2008, 7:14 PM

Duff scored a header for newcastle 2day:O

**FarBeag** · 09/08/2008, 8:19 PM

Originally Posted by Bungle

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/7549022.stm

wilson in the portsmouth squad and gibson in the man u squad for charity shield.

Brilliant. I really hope they get a run out. Both great prospects.

**eirebhoy** · 10/08/2008, 9:43 AM

Originally Posted by Wexford Delboy

Duff scored a header for newcastle 2day:O

He was named man of the match too.

Keegan:
"He's been working very hard. It's the first time he's had a pre-season - and it shows. It looked like he could run forever.

"The goal today is not the sort of goal you associate with Damien Duff but his fitness level is fantastic, he has really trained hard, and he is now getting his rewards."

**musicinmouth** · 10/08/2008, 9:54 AM

i can't remember him scoring with his head before... good for him!

here's a video of the goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DjkBeZXoA

**Razors left peg** · 10/08/2008, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by musicinmouth

i can't remember him scoring with his head before... good for him!

here's a video of the goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DjkBeZXoA

Looked like Valencia didnt expect him to score with his head either, the marking was shocking. Great to see him back fully fit, he is still out best player when in form so hopefully things are looking bright

**Wexford Delboy** · 10/08/2008, 2:06 PM

neither wilson or gibson got onto the bench for the match today sad to see

**tetsujin1979** · 10/08/2008, 4:00 PM

Steven Reid and Keith Treacy started for Blackburn in their 1-1 draw with NAC Breda. Treacy got the assist on the equaliser, and seems to have impressed in preseason. Aaron Doran and Alan Judge both came on as subs, so Blackburn finished with 4 Irish players on the pitch.
Review from Blackburn's site: http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/pa...362208,00.html

**eirebhoy** · 10/08/2008, 4:35 PM

Good to see Reid played in midfield now that Rovers have signed Simpson because he had been playing right back so far in pre-season.

**Qwerty** · 10/08/2008, 5:24 PM

Originally Posted by Wexford Delboy

neither wilson or gibson got onto the bench for the match today sad to see

And not a mention for our most bemedaled player? the great JOSH, proud son of Wataford?? Started in midfield today ... I want to know what dirt he has F, jaze it must be powerful stuff ... I'm picturing F in a dress sucking on a ... I really would love to know what other team would sign him? Wigan maybe?

**Razors left peg** · 10/08/2008, 9:28 PM

Originally Posted by Qwerty

And not a mention for our most bemedaled player? the great JOSH, proud son of Wataford?? Started in midfield today ... I want to know what dirt he has F, jaze it must be powerful stuff ... I'm picturing F in a dress sucking on a ... I really would love to know what other team would sign him? Wigan maybe?

More O Shea knocking for the sake of it... very boring at this stage.

He did fairly well today