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28 October 2014
Capital One Cup
Bournemouth
2-1
West Bromwich Albion
Eunan O'Kane(49)
Fulham
2-5
Derby County
Jeff Hendrick(62)
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29 October 2014
Capital One Cup
Stoke City
2-3
Southampton
Shane Long(30)
Scottish League Cup
Aberdeen
1-0
Hamilton Academical
Adam Rooney(24)
FFA Cup
Perth Glory
4-2
Melbourne Victory
Andy Keogh(15, penalty)
Andy Keogh(82)
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The official blog of the Irish Abroad stats site. Appearance and performance information on Irish footballers around the world
Friday, 31 October 2014
Irish scorers week of 28th October 2014
Movember 2014
We're big fans of Movember here at IA, and we're about to enter the month long event to raise awareness of men's health issues, by growing a moustache.
For anyone who wants to donate, or join our team you can click here: http://ie.movember.com/team/1782737
This is our fifth year participating, and we change a few things around the site for it
First up our twitter and facebook profile pics are sporting mo's now
As you can see, we've swapped out Aviva Stadium in the header pics for the recommended (recommo'nded?!) pic of the massive mo at the Cliffs Of Mo'her
We're mighty proud of our live blog here - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Live - and the live updates of all goals, red and yellow cards for Irish players posted on twitter and facebook on matchday, but for Movember, we're changing things up slightly.
The fixture list update, and the summary that comes out at the beginning and end of each match day will still link to the live blog, but the live updates themselves will link to our Movember team's donation page
Please include your twitter name in your donation message, and we'll give you a shout out and a follow back!
We'll be posting updates across the month, looking forward to it!
For anyone who wants to donate, or join our team you can click here: http://ie.movember.com/team/1782737
This is our fifth year participating, and we change a few things around the site for it
First up our twitter and facebook profile pics are sporting mo's now
As you can see, we've swapped out Aviva Stadium in the header pics for the recommended (recommo'nded?!) pic of the massive mo at the Cliffs Of Mo'her
We're mighty proud of our live blog here - http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Live - and the live updates of all goals, red and yellow cards for Irish players posted on twitter and facebook on matchday, but for Movember, we're changing things up slightly.
The fixture list update, and the summary that comes out at the beginning and end of each match day will still link to the live blog, but the live updates themselves will link to our Movember team's donation page
Please include your twitter name in your donation message, and we'll give you a shout out and a follow back!
We'll be posting updates across the month, looking forward to it!
Talking points
Brian Lenihan retained his place in the senior international squad despite still having not made his debut for his new club, should another player have been called up, or is his continuation in the squad a sign of how highly the management rate him?
Jack Grealish was again omitted, but will he be a late call up for the USA friendly?
If their paperwork is completed in time, will David McGoldrick or Cyrus Christie be included in the friendly squad
Following Shane Long's first goal for Southampton, what's a realistic target for the Tipperary striker?
After his loan move to AFC Wimbledon, can Frank Sutherland play his way into the QPR first team?
With Richie Towell's trial at Cardiff City, can other League of Ireland players make their way across the Irish Sea during the close season?
Despite returning to the West Ham bench, Joey O'Brien was omitted from the squad, given the defender's injury history will he retire from international football to prolong his club career?
Jack Grealish was again omitted, but will he be a late call up for the USA friendly?
If their paperwork is completed in time, will David McGoldrick or Cyrus Christie be included in the friendly squad
Following Shane Long's first goal for Southampton, what's a realistic target for the Tipperary striker?
After his loan move to AFC Wimbledon, can Frank Sutherland play his way into the QPR first team?
With Richie Towell's trial at Cardiff City, can other League of Ireland players make their way across the Irish Sea during the close season?
Despite returning to the West Ham bench, Joey O'Brien was omitted from the squad, given the defender's injury history will he retire from international football to prolong his club career?
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Irish Scorers weekend of 24th October 2014
24 October 2014
Scottish Premiership
Aberdeen
1-0
Motherwell
Jonathan Hayes(2)
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25 October 2014
Sky Bet Championship
Derby County
1-2
Wigan Athletic
James McClean(69)
James McClean(83)
Sky Bet League 1
Barnsley
2-2
Bristol City
Conor Hourihane(68, penalty)
Sky Bet League 2
Newport County AFC
1-1
Accrington Stanley
Sean Maguire(62)
Southend United
1-1
Bury
Barry Corr(37)
Scottish Premiership
St Mirren
2-2
Ross County
Graham Carey(58)
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Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Talking points
Darren Randolph's return to the Birmingham City starting XI resulted in them conceding eight goals against AFC Bournemouth. Should Colin Doyle be given a chance in nets for the West Midlands side?
David Forde and Kieren Westwood both performed heroically for their respective club sides at the weekend. With Forde the current number 1, what do Westwood, Randolph, Given, etc have to do to unseat him?
O'Neill reportedly watched Sean Kavanagh and Stephen Henderson on Friday night, with Kavanagh's Fulham side emerging 2-0 winners. Is it still too early for the left sided player after only four senior appearances, or does the fact that there are no specialist left full backs available to O'Neill negate that? Is Henderson ready to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Wayne into goals for the senior international side?
Although Shane Long is still to record his first goal for Southampton, most Saints fans are unconcerned with his form, but how long will this last for the £12m striker?
Robbie Brady's performance against Liverpool in an unfamiliar position was praised by Steve Bruce, will he retain his spot at left wing-back for the Tigers? Is he an option there, or at full back, for Martin O'Neill's team?
James McClean came off the bench to score twice for Wigan, and has impressed in recent games for the senior international side, is he now the starting left winger for O'Neill?
James McArthur and Steven Fletcher are reportedly unavailable for Gordon Strachan's squad for the qualifier in three weeks, how important are they to his side? Who do you expect to replace them?With Germany expected to claim three points at home to Gibraltar, what is the most favourable result in the night's other Group D fixture - Poland away to Georgia?
Following Dundalk's victory in the Airtricity League, Richie Towell is being linked with a move to Cardiff, how will the former Celtic and Hibernian player fare in his second term across the water?
Stephen Hunt referred to David McGoldrick as being one of a three man Irish strikeforce at Ipswich, the others being Conor Sammon and Daryl Murphy, should he be called up?
David Forde and Kieren Westwood both performed heroically for their respective club sides at the weekend. With Forde the current number 1, what do Westwood, Randolph, Given, etc have to do to unseat him?
O'Neill reportedly watched Sean Kavanagh and Stephen Henderson on Friday night, with Kavanagh's Fulham side emerging 2-0 winners. Is it still too early for the left sided player after only four senior appearances, or does the fact that there are no specialist left full backs available to O'Neill negate that? Is Henderson ready to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Wayne into goals for the senior international side?
Although Shane Long is still to record his first goal for Southampton, most Saints fans are unconcerned with his form, but how long will this last for the £12m striker?
Robbie Brady's performance against Liverpool in an unfamiliar position was praised by Steve Bruce, will he retain his spot at left wing-back for the Tigers? Is he an option there, or at full back, for Martin O'Neill's team?
James McClean came off the bench to score twice for Wigan, and has impressed in recent games for the senior international side, is he now the starting left winger for O'Neill?
James McArthur and Steven Fletcher are reportedly unavailable for Gordon Strachan's squad for the qualifier in three weeks, how important are they to his side? Who do you expect to replace them?With Germany expected to claim three points at home to Gibraltar, what is the most favourable result in the night's other Group D fixture - Poland away to Georgia?
Following Dundalk's victory in the Airtricity League, Richie Towell is being linked with a move to Cardiff, how will the former Celtic and Hibernian player fare in his second term across the water?
Stephen Hunt referred to David McGoldrick as being one of a three man Irish strikeforce at Ipswich, the others being Conor Sammon and Daryl Murphy, should he be called up?
Irish Scorers week of 21st October 2014
21 October 2014
Sky Bet Championship
Cardiff City
3-1
Ipswich Town
Daryl Murphy(29)
Sky Bet League 1
Barnsley
2-3
Notts County
Conor Hourihane(12)
Bristol City
2-2
Bradford City
Billy Clarke(20)
Crawley Town
1-0
Walsall
Conor Henderson(89)
Swindon Town
2-3
Rochdale
Anton Rodgers(35)
Sky Bet League 2
Carlisle United
3-4
Burton Albion
Damien McCrory(5)
Newport County AFC
1-0
Southend United
Mark Byrne(74)
Northampton Town
1-3
Oxford United
Enda Stevens(4)
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Friday, 24 October 2014
Talking points
How big a loss are Glenn Whelan and Wes Hoolahan for the upcoming Scotland qualifier? Whelan has been a regular starter since 2008, but Hoolahan has been used sparingly, especially away from home - bearing that in mind, would he have started in Glasgow in three weeks?
Darron Gibson and Jeff Hendrick both played against Germany in midfield, David Meyler was at right full but has played his entire career in the centre of the park, and Paul Green was on standby for the game in Gelsenkirchen. Assuming James McCarthy is fit and starts, which of these players, if any, is poised to step up to partner him against Scotland?
Despite a lacklustre cameo against Gibraltar, Daryl Murphy has continued scoring for Ipswich, will the former Celtic man be an option in Celtic Park?
Brian Lenihan only trained with the senior team, and didn't make the bench for either qualifier in October. With Seamus Coleman's return to fitness, and Cyrus Christie rumoured to be accepting a call up to the Ireland squad, can the former Cork City player retain his position without appearing for Hull City?
Although a regular starter for Celtic, Anthony Stokes only scored his third and fourth goals of the season last weekend, and claimed an assist against FC Astra, is this enough to keep him in the international manager's thoughts?
Following Darren Randolph's red card last weekend, Colin Doyle made his first league start for Birmingham City since 2012 this week. If he can continue in the first team, can he make a return to the senior side?
Chris McCann made his comeback for Wigan in a friendly this week following another long term injury, can he progress to his clubs first XI and from there to the senior side?
Following more crumbs of information, rumours and leaks, there is still no indication from Jack Grealish which international side he will pledge his allegiance to, should he be called into the senior side for the either the qualifier against Scotland or the friendly against the USA?
In a similar vein, Arsenal's Daniel Crowley was ommitted from England's recent U19 qualifiers amid rumours that he is going to appear for the Boys in Green. The U19's will play their qualifiers in Waterford's RSC in November, given that Crowley previously appeared for both England and Ireland's U17 sides, should he be included in the squad?
Darron Gibson and Jeff Hendrick both played against Germany in midfield, David Meyler was at right full but has played his entire career in the centre of the park, and Paul Green was on standby for the game in Gelsenkirchen. Assuming James McCarthy is fit and starts, which of these players, if any, is poised to step up to partner him against Scotland?
Despite a lacklustre cameo against Gibraltar, Daryl Murphy has continued scoring for Ipswich, will the former Celtic man be an option in Celtic Park?
Brian Lenihan only trained with the senior team, and didn't make the bench for either qualifier in October. With Seamus Coleman's return to fitness, and Cyrus Christie rumoured to be accepting a call up to the Ireland squad, can the former Cork City player retain his position without appearing for Hull City?
Although a regular starter for Celtic, Anthony Stokes only scored his third and fourth goals of the season last weekend, and claimed an assist against FC Astra, is this enough to keep him in the international manager's thoughts?
Following Darren Randolph's red card last weekend, Colin Doyle made his first league start for Birmingham City since 2012 this week. If he can continue in the first team, can he make a return to the senior side?
Chris McCann made his comeback for Wigan in a friendly this week following another long term injury, can he progress to his clubs first XI and from there to the senior side?
Following more crumbs of information, rumours and leaks, there is still no indication from Jack Grealish which international side he will pledge his allegiance to, should he be called into the senior side for the either the qualifier against Scotland or the friendly against the USA?
In a similar vein, Arsenal's Daniel Crowley was ommitted from England's recent U19 qualifiers amid rumours that he is going to appear for the Boys in Green. The U19's will play their qualifiers in Waterford's RSC in November, given that Crowley previously appeared for both England and Ireland's U17 sides, should he be included in the squad?
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Irish Scorers weekend of 18th October 2014
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18 October 2014
Barclays Premier League
Everton
3-0
Aston Villa
Seamus Coleman(76)
Sky Bet Championship
Fulham
1-0
Norwich City
Sean Kavanagh(22)
Sky Bet League 1
Fleetwood Town
3-1
Doncaster Rovers
Liam McAlinden(37)
Preston North End
2-0
Port Vale
Alan Browne(81)
Sky Bet League 2
Southend United
1-1
Exeter City
Graham Cummins(77)
York City
0-1
Shrewsbury Town
James Collins(87)
Scottish Premiership
Ross County
0-5
Celtic
Anthony Stokes(29)
Anthony Stokes(56)
Scottish Championship
Livingston
0-4
Hibernian
Paul Heffernan(86)
Rangers
6-1
Raith Rovers
Jon Daly(84)
Jon Daly(90)
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19 October 2014
Barclays Premier League
Stoke City
2-1
Swansea City
Jonathan Walters(76)
Australian A-League
Perth Glory3-2Brisbane Roar
Andy Keogh(49, p)Andy Keogh(74)Andy Keogh(92)
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Sunday, 19 October 2014
Irish goalscorers weekend of 10th October 2014
11 October 2014
European Championship Qualifying
Republic of Ireland
7-0
Gibraltar
Robbie Keane(6)
Robbie Keane(14)
Robbie Keane(18, penalty)
James McClean(46)
James McClean(53)
Wes Hoolahan(56)
Sky Bet League 1
Bristol City
3-2
Chesterfield
Eoin Doyle(25, penalty)
Derrick Williams(46)
Eoin Doyle(59)
Colchester United
2-1
Fleetwood Town
Liam McAlinden(18)
Gillingham
0-3
Scunthorpe United
Paddy Madden(41)
Oldham Athletic
2-1
Walsall
Conor Wilkinson(31)
Sheffield United
2-2
Leyton Orient
Paddy McCarthy(90)
Sky Bet League 2
Accrington Stanley
1-2
Dagenham and Redbridge
Sean Maguire(39)
Shrewsbury Town
3-1
Cheltenham Town
James Collins(50)
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12 October 2014 Australian A-League
Wellington Phoenix1-2Perth Glory
Andy Keogh(32)
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Friday, 10 October 2014
Defensive Options
Following Brian Lenihan's call up to the senior international side, and the rumoured call up of Derby County's Cyrus Christie, online fans have been wondering what other players deserved a call up. With this in mind, we examined the playing records of defenders playing in England and Scotland in the 2014/15 season to date to see who has made the most appearances, and thus, who could have been added to Martin O'Neill's squad.
The criteria we applied were as follows:
With eleven appearances apiece so far this season, Mark Connolly and Matt Doherty can both lay claim to a place in the manager's side. Connolly is also the only defender on the list to have scored this season, finding the back of the net. against St Mirren and Dundee United
- Not in the current senior international side
- Playing for, or loaned to, a club in the English Premier League, Championship or Scottish Premier League - this means that Blackburn Rovers' defender Anthony O'Connor who has appeared 12 times on loan at Plymouth Argle has been ommitted
- Younger than injured Seamus Coleman, 25 years of age(i.e. the player is a future prospect) - meaning the omission of 28 year old Paul McShane, among others
- Has made at least one appearance for their club this season - Aidan White, Enda Stevens, Daniel Devine, Charles Dunne, Pierce Sweeney, Bradley Garmston and Shane Griffin are all yet to make an appearance this season
With eleven appearances apiece so far this season, Mark Connolly and Matt Doherty can both lay claim to a place in the manager's side. Connolly is also the only defender on the list to have scored this season, finding the back of the net. against St Mirren and Dundee United
| Player | Club | HA | AA | TA | S |
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| Mark Connolly(22) | Kilmarnock | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Matt Doherty(22) | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Tommy Hoban(20) | Watford | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Shaughnessy(22) | Aberdeen | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake Carroll(23) | Huddersfield(Partick Thistle) | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark O'Brien(21) | Derby County(Motherwell) | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Shane Duffy(22) | Blackburn | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Eoghan O'Connell(19) | Celtic | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Sean Kavanagh(20) | Fulham | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Gavin Gunning(23) | Birmingham City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Long(24) | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Long(19) | Reading | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Callan-McFadden(19) | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
- HA - Home Appearances
- AA - Away Appearances
- TA - Total Appearances
- S - Scored
Irish goalscorers week of 7th October 2014
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07 October 2014
Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Scunthorpe United
1-2
Notts County
Paddy Madden(14)
Stephen McLaughlin(23)
Ronan Murray(32)
Singapore S. League
DPMM FC
2-3
Warriors
Roy O'Donovan(23)
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Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Talking points
Is there anything more to be read into Jack Grealish's withdrawal from the U21 squad for their friendly on Thursday against Norway, other than his ongoing contract negotiations and a behind closed doors game for his club?
With Everton duo James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman both injured, what impact will their absence from the squad have in the two upcoming qualifiers?
Premier League defender Damien Delaney was omitted from the final squad for the qualifiers in favour of several players from the Championship - should he be involved, despite Crystal Palace's recent form?With Roy Keane's book being leaked, what (if any) repercussions will the revelations contained in it have in the current Ireland and Aston Villa setups?
Alan O'Brien made his first start for Millwall last weekend, can we expect to see the U21 striker progress to the senior international side in the near future?
Congratulations are in order for Hull City's Brian Lenihan on his call up to the senior internaitonal side, but are there other players with more recent playing experience (in England, Scotland and the League of Ireland) who deserved a call up?With his inexperience at this level, should he be given a run out against Gibraltar, to prepare for the following game against Germany?
Following Poland's seven goals against the Gibraltarians, what scoreline should Martin O'Neill's men be looking to get on Saturday?
Will Daryl Murphy's recent form mean his first Irish goal will come in the next two games?
Should key players be rested in what will surely be our easiest qualifier - at home against Gibraltar - so they can be ready for our toughest - away against Germany?
With Everton duo James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman both injured, what impact will their absence from the squad have in the two upcoming qualifiers?
Premier League defender Damien Delaney was omitted from the final squad for the qualifiers in favour of several players from the Championship - should he be involved, despite Crystal Palace's recent form?With Roy Keane's book being leaked, what (if any) repercussions will the revelations contained in it have in the current Ireland and Aston Villa setups?
Alan O'Brien made his first start for Millwall last weekend, can we expect to see the U21 striker progress to the senior international side in the near future?
Congratulations are in order for Hull City's Brian Lenihan on his call up to the senior internaitonal side, but are there other players with more recent playing experience (in England, Scotland and the League of Ireland) who deserved a call up?With his inexperience at this level, should he be given a run out against Gibraltar, to prepare for the following game against Germany?
Following Poland's seven goals against the Gibraltarians, what scoreline should Martin O'Neill's men be looking to get on Saturday?
Will Daryl Murphy's recent form mean his first Irish goal will come in the next two games?
Should key players be rested in what will surely be our easiest qualifier - at home against Gibraltar - so they can be ready for our toughest - away against Germany?
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Irish Abroad player statistics for September 2014
Appearance data for September 2014: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/MonthlyStats?month=9
Conrad Logan's loan spell with Rochdale means he tops the wins table, winning five games in September. Daryl Murphy and Richard Keogh's four wins for Ipswich and Derby is the most wins an outfield player
Stephen Henderson, John O'Shea, Joe Shaughnessy and Matt Doherty all drew three games in the second month of the 2014/15 season
The four losses for Millwall's defensive duo David Forde and Alan Dunne were more than any other Irish players in September
Logan and Keogh also started more games than any other player, both player started six games and completed 90 minutes in each one. Keogh has completed every game he's started this season
Midfielder Wes Hoolahan was substituted five times in September, two more than any other player
Leon Best was introduced more than any other player, the on loan striker came off the bench four times for Derby
Goalkeepers Colin Doyle and Jack Bonham, along with defender Sean Long remained on the bench more than other Irish players, the trio were unused for five games
Jim Goodwin match Harry Arter's three yellow cards at the top of the bookings table
Adam Rooney was the highest scoring striker in September. The Aberdeen frontman found the back of the net five times, with all goals coming at home. Aberdeen went on to win all three games that he scored in, a feat he shares with Daryl Murphy and Robbie Keane. There's an honourable mention (again!) for Eoin Doyle, who scored seven times in September, including becoming the first Chesterfield player to score consecutive hat tricks!
Conrad Logan's loan spell with Rochdale means he tops the wins table, winning five games in September. Daryl Murphy and Richard Keogh's four wins for Ipswich and Derby is the most wins an outfield player
Stephen Henderson, John O'Shea, Joe Shaughnessy and Matt Doherty all drew three games in the second month of the 2014/15 season
The four losses for Millwall's defensive duo David Forde and Alan Dunne were more than any other Irish players in September
Logan and Keogh also started more games than any other player, both player started six games and completed 90 minutes in each one. Keogh has completed every game he's started this season
Midfielder Wes Hoolahan was substituted five times in September, two more than any other player
Leon Best was introduced more than any other player, the on loan striker came off the bench four times for Derby
Goalkeepers Colin Doyle and Jack Bonham, along with defender Sean Long remained on the bench more than other Irish players, the trio were unused for five games
Jim Goodwin match Harry Arter's three yellow cards at the top of the bookings table
Adam Rooney was the highest scoring striker in September. The Aberdeen frontman found the back of the net five times, with all goals coming at home. Aberdeen went on to win all three games that he scored in, a feat he shares with Daryl Murphy and Robbie Keane. There's an honourable mention (again!) for Eoin Doyle, who scored seven times in September, including becoming the first Chesterfield player to score consecutive hat tricks!
Monday, 6 October 2014
Irish goalscorers weekend of 3rd October 2014
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3 October 2014
Sky Bet League Two
Dagenham and Redbridge
1-2
Exeter City
Jimmy Keohane(81, penalty)
Scottish Premier League
Kilmarnock
2-0
Dundee United
Mark Connolly(65)
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4 October 2014
Sky Bet Championship
Brentford
3-1
Reading
Simon Cox(49)
Jonathan Douglas(81)
Norwich City
1-1
Rotherham United
Paul Green(44, penalty)
Sky Bet League 1
Chesterfield
3-2
Sheffield United
Jimmy Ryan(26)
Eoin Doyle(73)
Preston North End
4-2
Colchester United
Alan Browne(25)
Sky Bet League 2
Oxford United
1-0
Newport County AFC
Michael Collins(40)
Hartlepool United
0-3
Carlisle United
Stephen Elliott(82)
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5 October 2014
Sky Bet Championship
Nottingham Forest
2-2
Ipswich Town
Daryl Murphy(19)
Daryl Murphy(71)
American MLS League
Los Angeles Galaxy
3-0
Toronto FC
Robbie Keane(22)
Robbie Keane(25)
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Friday, 3 October 2014
Irish goalscorers week of 30th September 2014
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30 September 2014
Sky Bet Championship
Watford
2-1
Brentford
Jonathan Douglas(57)
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01 October 2014
Sky Bet Championship
Wolverhampton Wanderers
1-3
Huddersfield Town
Sean Scannell(39)
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