Round Up - Weekend of 4th February 2017

Saturday, 4 February 2017

Premier League

Crystal Palace 0-4 Sunderland

Darron Gibson came off the bench to make his first appearance for Sunderland, having not played before this since November 8th

Everton 6-3 Bournemouth

James McCarthy scored his first goal of the season (his first goal since last May) in what was his first start for Everton this year. McCarthy also assisted Everton's opener, for his first goal and assist in the same game since January 2010
Harry Arter scored his first goal of the season, more than a year after his last strike on Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Watford 2-1 Burnley

After signing for Burnley on the last day of the January transfer window, Robbie Brady made his debut for the Clarets as a second half substitute
Jeff Hendrick's red card was the first time the midfielder had been sent off in his career

Championship

Barnsley 0-0 Preston North End

Aiden McGeady was booked for the fifth time this season

Birmingham City 1-0 Fulham

Stephen Gleeson was also shown his fifth yellow card in 2016/17

League 1

Bradford City 2-2 Gillingham

Bradley Garmston was booked for the first time this season, this was the defender's first yellow card since December 2015

Port Vale 0-3 Peterborough

Sam Foley returned to the Port Vale starting XI for his first appearance since October
After signing for Port Vale on loan, Olamide Shodipo made his first start for the Valiants. This was the U21 player's first start since October

Rochdale 0-0 Bristol Rovers

Donal McDermott came off the bench for his first appearance since December 6th

Shrewsbury 2-1 Bury

Gary Deegan made his 50th appearance in League One, and was booked for the first time in almost two months

Southend United 3-1 Scunthorpe

Simon Cox scored his tenth goal for Southend

Walsall 2-1 Northampton

John-Joe O'Toole scored his 20th goal for Northampton (his first goal since November) in what his 100th appearance in League One

League 2

Accrington Stanley 2-0 Notts County

Seamus Conneely made his 100th start in England
Mark Yeates made his first appearance for Notts County

Blackpool 1-1 Colchester

Eddie Nolan came off the bench late in the second half for his first appearance since December 17th
Sean Murray was unfortunately sent off for the first time in his career in his first appearance for new club Colchester

Crawley 1-2 Stevenage

Rhys Murphy came off the bench for the first appearance in his second spell at Crawley Town

Exeter 4-0 Crewe Alexandra

Liam McAlinden started his first game in 2017

Grimsby 1-1 Luton

James McKeown made his first appearance in 2017
Gavin Gunning made his first start for Grimsby, more than a month after his last time in a starting XI when he was still with Morton

Hartlepool 1-1 Yeovil

Sean Kavanagh made his 25th career start

Leyton Orient 1-2 Carlisle United

John O'Sullivan made his first start for new side Carlisle United

Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Portsmouth

Eoin Doyle made his first appearance for Portsmouth since signing for Pompey on loan
Enda Stevens was booked for the fifth time this season

Scottish Premier League

Motherwell 0-3 Hearts

Carl McHugh was sent off for the first time in his career

Inverness CT 2-2 Dundee

Darren O'Dea scored his first goal since December 23rd in his first appearance in 2017

Aberdeen 2-0 Partick Thistle

Anthony O'Connor made his 25th appearance for Aberdeen

Sunday, 5 February 2017

Championship

Brentford 3-3 Brighton and Hove Albion

Shane Duffy scored his first goal this year in his 25th appearance for Brighton and Hove Albion

Scottish Premier League

St Johnstone 2-5 Celtic

Graham Cummins made his 100th start since leaving the League of Ireland

Cypriot Premier League

Aris 2-4 Omonia Nicosia

Cillian Sheridan made his 50th start for Omonia Nicosia

Round Up - Week of 17th January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

English FA Cup

Barnsley 1-2 Blackpool
Mark Yeates made his 25th appearance for Blackpool

Lincoln 1-0 Ipswich
Leon Best returned to the Ipswich starting XI for the first time since 22 October 22nd
Jonathan Douglas was booked for the third time this season, more than three months after his last booking on October 1st

Football League Trophy

Cheltenham 0-1 Bradford City
Billy Clarke returned from injury for his first appearance since November 12th

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

English FA Cup

Southampton 1-0 Norwich
Shane Long marked his 100th appearance for Southampton with his second goal of the season

Round Up - 10th January 2017

Tuesday, 10 January 2017

Football League Trophy

Blackpool 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Mark Yeates made his first appearance in more than a month with his start against Wycombe

Yeovil 4-2 Reading U23
Josh Barrett scored his first goal in the Football League Trophy

Mansfield Town 2-0 Oldham
The first goal of Patrick Hoban's brace was the striker's fifth goal for the Mansfield

Luton 4-0 Chesterfield
Connor Dimaio made his 25th start for Chesterfield

Oxford United 4-1 Scunthorpe
Canice Carroll came off the bench for Oxford to make his first appearance in the Checkatrade Trophy

Coventry 3-0 Brighton U23
Daniel Mandroiu second half introduction from the bench was the U18 midfielder's first appearance in the tournament

January 2016 Transfer Window - Permanent Deals

Permanent Deals
Tuesday, 5th January 2016
After negotiating a release from his contract at Tottenham Hotspur, U21 winger Kenny McEvoy signed for York City until the end of the season: http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/kenny-mcevoy-inks-permanent-york-city-contract-2885894.aspx

Wednesday, 6th January 2016
Following a succesful loan, former QPR midfielder Michael Harriman signed for Wycombe Wanderers on a three and a half year deal: http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/article/michael-harriman-signs-permanent-deal-2887055.aspx

Thursday, 7th January 2016
Darren O'Dea has returned to the Scottish Premier League after a nomadic career including Canada, Ukraine and India and has signed for Dundee FC until the end of the season: http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/news/odea-is-a-dee
In a similar situation to James Collins, Liam Lawrence signed for Bristol Rovers until the end of the season: http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/liam-lawrence-signs-for-the-club-2888454.aspx
Mark Yeates signed for Blackpool on a 18 month deal: http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/article/yeates-agrees-blackpool-deal-2889176.aspx

Friday, 8th January 2016
Following a release from his contract at Rotherham, former U21 defender Aidan White has signed for Barnsley until the end of the season: http://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/article/aidy-white-signs-for-the-reds-2889972.aspx
After training with the club, Stephen Hunt signed for Coventry City on a short term contract: http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/signing-stephen-hunt-coventry-city-short-term-2890421.aspx
Midfielder Jimmy Keohane signed for Sligo Rovers following his release by Woking Town: http://www.sligorovers.com/news/16/jan/keohane-latest-agree-terms

Monday, 11th January 2016
After making only one appearance for Peterborough since signing for them in the summer 2015 transfer window, U21 midfielder Kieran Sadlier has signed for Sligo Rovers ahead of the new season in the League of Ireland: http://sligorovers.com/news/16/jan/sadlier-joins-bit-ored

Thursday, 14th January 2016
Following a successful loan spell earlier in the season, in which he scored five times in seven games, Rory Gaffney returned to Bristol Rovers on a permanent deal: http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/signing-rory-gaffney-becomes-a-rovers-player-2901352.aspx

Thursday, 16th January 2016
Following international clearance, Joe Gorman signed for Conference South side Maidenhead United: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/maidenheadunited/news/gorman-cleared-to-join-squad-for-woking-tie-1552785.html

Friday, 15th January 2016
Fury FC’s Cork born defender Colin Falvey signed for NASL rivals Indy Eleven: http://www.indyeleven.com/news/2016/01/15/falvey-transfer

Friday, 22nd January 2016
Kevin Foley signed for Ipswich until the end of the season: http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/ipswich-town-sign-kevin-foley-as-a-free-agent-2914921.aspx
After negotiating a release from his contract with Watford, Connor Smith signed for AFC Wimbledon: http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/done-deal-connor-signs-2915251.aspx

Thursday, 28th January 2016
James Chambers signed with United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel: http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2016/01/27/bethlehem-steel-fc-add-eight-roster
Former U21 striker Joe Mason moved from Cariff to Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three and a half year deal: http://www.wolves.co.uk/news/article/read-mason-nets-wolves-move-2926297.aspx

Monday, 1st February 2016
Following a short trial after being released by Sheffield United, midfielder Connor Dimaio signed for Chesterfield FC until the end of the season: http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/article/young-midfielder-signs-2932503.aspx
After making his fiftieth appearance for former club Carlisle at the weekend, Gary Dicker signed for Kilmarnock on a permanent deal: http://www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk/Article?id=3404

Round Up - Weekend of 8th January 2016

Friday, 8th January 2016
FA Cup
Exeter 2-2 Liverpool
U19 midfielder Conor Masterson made his first appearance in a Liverpool squad, as an unused substitute

Saturday, 9 January 2016
League 1
Oldham 1-2 Millwall
U21 striker Aiden O'Brien came off the bench for Millwall to make his fiftieth appearance for the Lions

Rochdale 2-3 Chesterfield
Jay O'Shea's goal for Chesterfield, his third in two games after not scoring since August, was his fortieth since moving to England in 2009. Previous to this, he hadn't scored in consecutive games since March 2015

Swindon Town 4-2 Southend United
Michael Timlin and Gary Deegan returned to the Southend United starting XI for their tie against Swindon. Timlin's last start came on November 7th, Deegan hadn't started for the Shrimpers since October 31

Blackpool 0-1 Port Vale
Following his signing for Blackpool during the week, Mark Yeates made his first start for the club

League 2
Barnet 1-0 Bristol Rovers
After leaving Shrewsbury Town to join his former Mansfield teammate Darrell Clarke, Liam Lawrence made his first appearance for Bristol Rovers

FA Cup
West Ham United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Darren Randolph's start for West Ham was his first start for the Hammers since September

Hartlepool 1-2 Derby County
Alex Pearce made his second appearance of the season for Derby, but has still to appear in the league for the Rams

Ipswich 2-2 Portsmouth
Adam Barton's booking against Ipswich was his first yellow card of the season

Bury 0-0 Bradford City
After signing for Bury on loan for the rest of the season, Ian Lawlor went straight into the starting XI for the Shakers

Everton 2-0 Dagenham and Redbridge
Darron Gibson made his second start of the season for Everton

Hull City 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
Richie Towell made his first start for Brighton after receiving his international clearance

Middlesbrough 1-2 Burnley
Stephen Ward's winner for Burnley was his first goal for the club, and his first goal since May 2014!

Doncaster Rovers 1-2 Stoke City
Jonathan Walters was booked for Stoke for the first time in 2015/16.

Scottish FA Cup  
Hearts 1-0 Aberdeen
Adam Rooney was shown his first yellow card of the season

Cypriot Premier League
Omonia Nicosia 4-0 Ayia Napa
Cillian Sheridan scored his tenth goal of the season for Omonia Nicosia in their win today

Australian A-League
Perth Glory 1-3 Adelaide United
Andy Keogh returned to Perth Glory to make his first appearance for them since Apr 25th

Sunday, 10 January 2016
English FA Cup
Oxford United 3-2 Swansea
Patrick Hoban's late appearance off the bench for Oxford United in their shock third round win was his fiftieth appearance for the club

Further Reading
Euro 2016 Simulated on Football Manager - EuroSport (in French)

Irish Scorers week of 10th March 2015

10 March 2015 Sky Bet League 1 Coventry City 1-1 Bradford City Mark Yeates(69) Scottish Cup Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-0 Raith Rovers Daniel Devine(63)

Irish Scorers weekend of 23 January 2015

23 January 2015 Scottish Premiership St Johnstone 1-1 Aberdeen Adam Rooney(57)	25 January 2015 The FA Cup Chelsea 2-4 Bradford City Mark Yeates(90) Sky Bet League 2 Northampton Town 3-0 Newport County AFC John-Joe O'Toole(29) Shrewsbury Town 3-2 Stevenage James Collins(22) Liam Lawrence(24, penalty) James Collins(88)
26 January 2015 The FA Cup Rochdale 1-4 Stoke City Stephen Ireland(52) Jonathan Walters(90)

Irish Scorers weekend of 6th December 2014

06 December 2014 Barclays Premier League Stoke City 3-2 Arsenal Jonathan Walters(45) Sky Bet Championship Huddersfield Town 2-1 Brentford Sean Scannell(18) Jonathan Douglas(70) Ipswich Town 4-1 Leeds United Daryl Murphy(12) David McGoldrick(26, penalty) Daryl Murphy(45) Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Bournemouth Harry Arter(73) Johnstone's Paint Trophy Gillingham 1-0 Leyton Orient John Egan(79) Scottish Premiership Aberdeen 3-0 Hamilton Academical Adam Rooney(55, penalty) Motherwell 0-1 Celtic Anthony Stokes(6)

07 December 2014 Barclays Premier League Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City Ciaran Clark(17) The FA Cup Bradford City 4-1 Dartford Billy Clarke(10) Mark Yeates(59) Scunthorpe United 1-1 Worcester City Paddy Madden(35) American MLS League Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 New England Revolution Robbie Keane(111)

Irish Scorers weekend of 14th November 2014

14 November 2014 Sky Bet League 1 Barnsley 3-2 Colchester United Conor Hourihane(55, penalty)	15 November 2014 Sky Bet League 1 Preston North End 1-2 Bradford City Mark Yeates(86) Sky Bet League 2 Shrewsbury Town 2-0 Mansfield Town James Collins(75) Scottish League One Brechin City 3-3 Forfar Athletic Andy Jackson(20)
16 November 2014 Sky Bet League 2 Newport County AFC 2-2 Exeter City Graham Cummins(40)

Irish goalscorers weekend of 27th September 2014

27 September 2014 Sky Bet Championship Brentford 2-0 Leeds United Alan McCormack(77) Cardiff City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday Anthony Pilkington(61) Ipswich Town 2-0 Rotherham United Daryl Murphy(3) Sky Bet League 1 Bradford City 1-1 Port Vale Mark Yeates(45) Walsall 3-0 Doncaster Rovers Anthony Forde(64) Sky Bet League 2 Exeter City 2-1 Bury Jimmy Keohane(83) Scottish Premiership Aberdeen 3-2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle Adam Rooney(24) Jonathan Hayes(59) Scottish League One Ayr United 2-3 Airdrieonians Peter Murphy(51)

29 September 2014 American MLS League Los Angeles Galaxy 4-0 New York Red Bulls Robbie Keane(8) Robbie Keane(82)