September 2015 Stats

Irish Abroad players appearance statistics for September 2015: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/MonthlyStats?month=9

Wins

Everton's James McCarthy was the only midfielder to win three games in September, but defenders Joe Shaughnessy, Daniel Devine, Paul McShane, Cyrus Christie and Richard Keogh all finished on the winning side three times. No striker managed the feat.

Draws

In the same month defender Greg Cunningham returned to the Ireland squad, he started three games that finished all square. In addition, all three games were at home.

Losses

Three was also the magic number for losses, with John O'Shea, Alan McCormack, Stephen Gleeson, Alan Judge and Samir Carruthers all starting three losses in September.

 

Starts/Completed Games

Stephen Gleeson started the most games in September, the Birmingham midfielder was named in the starting XI for his side six times, and went on to completed 90 minutes in each one.

 

Substitutions/Introductions

Cardiff City striker Joe Mason was substituted three times in September, twice at home and once away, while Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick was introduced from the bench three times.

 

Stayed on bench

Goalkeeper Jack Bonham was named on the substitutes bench five times in September, without being introduced, while outfield players Stephen Ward and Sean Kavanagh started and finished four games on the bench.

 

Goals

Jonathan Walters, Shane Long, Joe Mason and Adam Rooney only needed two strikes to top the scoring charts in September. Rooney and Mason's goals led to wins for their sides, and both of Rooney's strikes came from the penalty spot.

 

Discipline

Alan McCormack was booked three times in his five games in September, all of which came at home.