Joe McCarthy casts his eye over the Irish players across the water.
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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 October 22nd
Jonathan Douglas was booked for the third time this season, more than three months after his last booking on October 1st
Cheltenham 0-1 Bradford City
Billy Clarke returned from injury for his first appearance since November 12th
Southampton 1-0 Norwich
Shane Long marked his 100th appearance for Southampton with his second goal of the season