Irish Abroad: International Roundup

Joe McCarthy casts his eye over the Irish players across the water.

Friday, 24th March 2017

FIFA World Cup European Qualifying

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Wales

James McClean’s 48th appearance for Ireland was also his 25th start
Jeff Hendrick’s start was his 30th appearance for Ireland
John O’Shea started his first game for Ireland since Monday, 5 September 2016
Richard Keogh’s first appearance since the same game was his 15th start for Ireland
David Meyler’s first start since Tuesday, 31 May 2016 was his tenth start for Ireland, and was booked for the first time since November 2014 – coincidentally the same game Aiden McGeady got his last booking for Ireland before this game
Stephen Ward made his 40th start for Ireland
Cyrus Christie’s introduction was his first appearance since Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Tuesday, 28th March 2017

International Friendly

Republic of Ireland 0-1 Iceland

Aiden McGeady’s start against Iceland was his first start for Ireland since Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Jonathan Hayes made his first start for Ireland, in what was his third cap
Cyrus Christie’s first start since Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Alex Pearce’s start (first start since Tuesday, 18 November 2014) was his fifth start for Ireland, and his first appearance since Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Keiren Westwood made his 20th appearance for Ireland in his first appearance since Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Both Conor Hourihane and John Egan made their first appearances for Ireland, with Egan also earning his first international booking
This was Kevin Doyle’s first start since Friday, 25 March 2016
Preston players Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan came off the bench to make their first appearances for Ireland
Stephen Gleeson made his third appearance for Ireland, almost ten years after his last cap in May 2007

Â Joe McCarthy

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