Predictions for Irish players abroad over the 07/08 season.

**youngirish** · 06/07/2007, 11:16 AM

Anyone know anything regarding Joey O'Brien at Bolton? Physioroom no longer list him as being injured though possibly they haven't any updated information for this upcoming season.

He could be a big player for us next season if he's fit.

**tetsujin1979** · 06/07/2007, 11:18 AM

Speaking of injuries and whatnot, Steven Reid back in training with Blackburn - http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...473767,00.html

**tetsujin1979** · 06/07/2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by youngirish

Anyone know anything regarding Joey O'Brien at Bolton? Physioroom no longer list him as being injured though possibly they haven't any updated information for this upcoming season.

He could be a big player for us next season if he's fit.

He's been given the number 24 jersey at Bolton - http://www.bwfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page...068744,00.html
Also, Matthew Cassidy was given the number 36 jersey.
Don't think you can read too much into it, Anelka was given the number 39 jersey, and there's no number 1!

**Bungle** · 06/07/2007, 11:25 AM

Jesus great to have Steven Reid back.I think he could be crucial for us in the remaining games.He's always capable of nicking a goal with a rasping shot.

**bellavistaman** · 06/07/2007, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Bluebeard

While I want to see Ireland playing at least Premiership level football, or higher. Him, and Dunne, moving from Eriksson's "Reputation Revolution" might be a good thing, as long as they don't drop a level.

Agreed, Dunne surely is good enough for a top 6 side, Ireland would slot in to most footballing sides, he's a class passer of the ball, would have had alot of assists if city had a striker who knew the location of the goal.

**joeSoap** · 06/07/2007, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Ciaran

Steve Finnan - Continues to be the best right back in the premiership.

Wasn't aware that he was ever the best right back in the premiership........

**tetsujin1979** · 06/07/2007, 1:55 PM

Originally Posted by joeSoap

Wasn't aware that he was ever the best right back in the premiership........

He was voted best right back in the Premiership in 2001-2002 in what was a fairly average Fulham side.

**cavan_fan** · 06/07/2007, 2:03 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

He was voted best right back in the Premiership in 2001-2002 in what was a fairly average Fulham side.

There are 3 polls which seem to be always quoted, this one, the Duff is the best Left Wing player in the world 2002 and of course Ronnie O'Brien as Man of the Year.

**tetsujin1979** · 06/07/2007, 2:13 PM

Originally Posted by cavan_fan

There are 3 polls which seem to be always quoted, this one, the Duff is the best Left Wing player in the world 2002 and of course Ronnie O'Brien as Man of the Year.

Maybe so, but Finnan was voted in by his fellow professionals to the PFA team, not a vandalised online poll

**Closed Account** · 06/07/2007, 2:29 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

He was voted best right back in the Premiership in 2001-2002 in what was a fairly average Fulham side.

1999-2000 Premiership Team of the Year:
Nigel Martyn (Leeds), Gary Kelly (Leeds), Jaap Stam (Man Utd), Sammi Hyypia (Liverpool), Ian Harte (Leeds), Roy Keane (Man Utd), David Beckham (Man Utd), Harry Kewell (Leeds), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Kevin Phillips (Sunderland), Andrew Cole (Man Utd)

2000-2001 Premiership Team of the Year:
Fabien Barthez (Man Utd), Stephen Carr (Tottenham), Silvinho (Arsenal), Jaap Stam (Man Utd), Wes Brown (Man Utd), Roy Keane (Man Utd), Ryan Giggs (Man Utd), Steve Gerrard (Liverpool), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Teddy Sheringham (Man Utd)

2001-2002 Premiership Team of the Year:
Shay Given (Newcastle United), Steve Finnan (Fulham), Rio Ferdinand (Leeds United), Sami Hyypia (Liverpool), Wayne Bridge (Southampton), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Roy Keane (Manchester United), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal).

2002-2003 Premiership Team of the Year:
Brad Friedel (Blackburn Rovers), Stephen Carr (Tottenham Hotspur), Sol Campbell (Arsenal), William Gallas (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Paul Scholes (Manchester United), Kieron Dyer (Newcastle United), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Alan Shearer (Newcastle United)

2003-2004 Premiership Team of the Year:
Tim Howard (Manchester United), Lauren (Arsenal), Sol Campbell (Arsenal), John Terry (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United).

2004-2005 Premiership Team of the Year:
Petr Cech (Chelsea), Gary Neville (Man Utd), John Terry (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Man Utd), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Arjen Robben (Chelsea), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Man C), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Andrew Johnson (C Palace)

2005-2006 Premiership Team of the Year:
Shay Given (Newcastle), Pascal Chimbonda (Wigan), John Terry (Chelsea), Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), William Gallas (Chelsea), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).

**DmanDmythDledge** · 06/07/2007, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Maybe so, but Finnan was voted in by his fellow professionals to the PFA team, not a vandalised online poll

Using the same theory Gary Neville is better than him.

**Qwerty** · 07/07/2007, 2:36 AM

Originally Posted by Bungle

Jesus great to have Steven Reid back.I think he could be crucial for us in the remaining games.He's always capable of nicking a goal with a rasping shot.

And what has he done for us in the past 4 years?