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Irish Abroad: Midweek Roundup

Joe McCarthy

Joe McCarthy reveals how Irish players across the water performed in the month of May.

http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/, follow him on twitter @irish_abroad

Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Football League Trophy
Blackpool 1-1 Wigan

Rowan Roche made his first appearance of the season

Chesterfield 2-4 Bradford City

Connor Dimaio made his first appearance of the season

Oldham 0-0 Port Vale

After signing for Oldham on loan, Jack Byrne made his first start for the Latics. This was the midfielder’s first start in almost a year.
Gavin Gunning’s start for Port Vale was the defender’s 200th career appearance

Colchester 2-2 Reading U21

After signing for Colchester in the summer, Rene Gilmartin made his first start for the U’s. This was the goalkeeper’s first appearance since January 2013
Josh Barrett scored his first goal of the season

Morecambe 0-2 Carlisle United

Jamie Devitt made his 50th appearance for Carlisle United

Gillingham 2-1 Southend United

Stephen McLaughlin scored his first goal of the season
Conor Wilkinson was booked for the first time this season

Wycombe Wanderers 1-5 Bristol Rovers

Michael Harriman made his 200th career appearance

Stevenage 2-6 Oxford United

Kevin Toner made his first start for Stevenage
Canice Carroll made his first start of the season

Northampton 1-1 Cambridge United

Jake Carroll made his 25th appearance for Cambridge United

Peterborough 2-0 Southampton U21

Conor O’Malley made his first start for Peterborough
Chris Forrester was booked for the first time this season

 

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