In the third chapter of this episode, we show how to use graph database SurrealDB to prove the statistic that Evan Ferguson is the third youngest player to start a competitive game for the Republic of Ireland Men's Team
The official blog of the Irish Abroad stats site. Appearance and performance information on Irish footballers around the world
Friday, 26 January 2024
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Episode 67 - 2023 Women's World Cup, UEFA Nations League, and the U17 European Championships
In the second part of our review of 2023, myself and Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick review the Republic of Ireland Women's year, the build up to their first World Cup appearance, performance at the tournament itself, and the Nations League. We also take a look at the performance of the U17 Mens Team in the UEFA Under-17 Championships in Hungary, and discuss what the experience could mean to a highly talented squad, some of which have already gone on to play first team football
Friday, 19 January 2024
Episode 4 - Youngest Competitive Starts - Chapter 2 - MongoDB
In the second chapter of episode four, I again show that Evan Ferguson is the third youngest player to start a competitive game for the Republic of Ireland men's team, this time using document-based database MongoDB
Further reading
MongoDB
MongoDB Certification
Friday, 12 January 2024
Episode 4 - Youngest Competitive Starts - Chapter 1 - NodeJS
In the first of a three-part episode in our programming tutorial series, I use nodeJS to show how to prove that Evan Ferguson's start against France in March 2023 made him the third youngest player to start a competitive game for the Republic of Ireland
Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Episode 66 - The Year That Was 2023 In Irish Men's Football
I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to review the performances of the Republic of Ireland Senior Men's team in 2023, from the opening friendly against Latvia in March, through the qualification campaign for Euro 2024, to the final game of Stephen Kenny's time in charge against New Zealand in November. What were the highs and lows, and that, if anything, was learned from each game?
Monday, 1 January 2024
January 2024 Transfer Window
Conor Wilkinson signed an 18 month contract with League Two's Colchester United
After 18 months in France with SM Caen, Killian Cailloce returned to Drogheda United
Ireland U19 midfielder Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh has joined Southampton until 2027, and will play for their U21 side
Kyle Robinson signed for Scottish Championship side Arbroath
Defender Zak Delaney left Inverness Caledonian Thistle to sign for fellow Scottish side Arbroath
Derrick Williams signed a two year contract with Atlanta United, with the option of a further 12 months
Shamrock Rovers confirmed that, following his loan at the Hoops last season, Trevor Clarke signed a permanent contract at Tallaght Stadium🤝 Benvenuto nella nostra squadra Primavera a Kevin Zefi, attaccante irlandese classe 2005, proveniente dall’Inter#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/fNc3myRVKK
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) January 13, 2024
Connor O'Riordan jumped two divisions to sign a long term contract with Blackburn Rovers
18 year old Charlie Cummins signed League One side Exeter City
Crystal Palace signed Shelbourne defender Luke Browne, who will play in the Eagle's U18 side
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮 ✍🏻
— Shelbourne FC (@shelsfc) January 29, 2024
Roma McLaughlin signs for Shels, subject to international clearance#DublinsFinest | #Reds2024
Abbie Larkin signed a two and a half year contract with Crystal Palace Women
Following the expiration of her contract with Everton, Megan Campbell joined Women's Championship side London City Lionesses
Kate Mooney signed an 18 month contract with Hearts Women
Olamide Shodipo signed for Portuguese second division side CD Feirenses
👦 | PRIMAVERA
— Torino Football Club (@TorinoFC_1906) February 1, 2024
Il Torino Football Club comunica di aver acquisito dal Dundalk Football Club, a titolo definitivo, il diritto alle prestazioni sportive del calciatore Senan Mullen.
Benvenuto! 💪#SFT | #Primavera1TIM pic.twitter.com/ErM84YePtc
Calum Kavanagh signed a two and a half year deal with Bradford City
Naj Razi signed a two and a half year contract with Serie B side Como
Georgie Kelly has signed a three and a half year contract with Carlisle United
Striker Tommy Lonergan moved to Fleetwood Town
Aaron Drinan signed a permanent contract with Swindown Town
Norwich City defender Emmanuel Adegboyega signed a loan deal with Walsall until the end of the season
Josh Keeley will keep goal at The Hive Stadium, after signing a loan deal with Barnet FC
Tyreik Wright returned to Bradford City, where he spent the first half of the 2022/23 season, signing a loan deal until the end of the season at Valley Parade
Lincoln City's Oisin Gallagher signed a loan deal with Drogheda United
Boston United extended the loan of Deji Sotona from Doncaster Rovers until the end of the season
Crystal Palace defender Tayo Adaramola joined Belgian Jupiler league side RWD Molenbeek
Liam Kerrigan will continue his return from an ACL injury with a loan at Serie C side Novara
Mikey Johnston signed for West Bromwich Albion on loan for the remainder of the season
Harrogate Town announced the loan signing of Tom Bloxham for the rest of the season
Norwich City striker Aadam Idah joined Scottish giants Celtic on loan until the end of the current season
Gavin Kilkenny signed a loan deal with Fleetwood Town
Promising winger Harry Vaughn signed a loan deal with Bristol Rovers
The club is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Harry Vaughan from Hull City, on a loan deal lasting until the end of the season!#BristolRovers pic.twitter.com/xquaEawoob
— Bristol Rovers (@Official_BRFC) February 1, 2024
After being named as a substitute against Manchester United, Joe Hodge signed a loan deal with QPR
John-Joe O'Toole joined AFC Wimbledon on loan for the rest of the season