A pretty successful weekend from the Irish all round!
Here’s a round-up of this weekend’s top performers, which we’ll bring you every week.
Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign gets under way in September, hosting Hungary at the Aviva on September 6 before a trip to Armenia on September 9.
Evan Ferguson – Roma 1-0 Bologna
It was a debut that had everything other than a goal for Evan Ferguson.
He was outstanding throughout, holding the ball up well, connecting play and getting a few chances as well. He received player of the match as a result. A great start to life in Rome.
Keith Andrews – Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa
A win is a win, is a win. Keith Andrews is now a Premier League manager with a win under his belt.
Martin O’Neill may have been critical about the manner of the result, but he’s now got a notch on his belt. Caoimhín Kelleher and Nathan Collins should get some credit here too.
Josh Cullen – Burnley 2-0 Sunderland
Josh Cullen is off the mark for Burnley this season and now they are off the mark in the Premier League.
A goal and an assist as Burnley handed their promotion partners Sunderland a beating on the second week of the season.
Liam Scales – Celtic 3-0 Livingston
Liam Scales has not only nailed down a starting place in the Celtic team again, he wore the captain’s armband at the weekend as Celtic beat Livingston 3-0 in the SPFL.
It wasn’t the prettiest win for the Scottish Champions, but they got the job done.
Mikey Johnston – West Brom 1-1 Portsmouth
Mikey Johnston will likely make this list every week if he keeps his form up for West Brom.
After registering two assists from the bench last week, the winger scored a screamer for the Baggies at the weekend, a goal worthy of winning any game, but unfortunately, they couldn’t get over the line.
