James Abankwah
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Topic: James Abankwah
Posted By: Luis Amor Rodriguez
Subject: James Abankwah
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2022 at 8:47pm
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Getting game-time for the Udinese senior team in pre-season. Longford lad of Ghanian parents. Just finished his leaving cert and off to Italy! Right-sided defender who can play centre-back or RWB. Moved to Udinese, where he's joined by Festy, from St Pats. Has played right through underage for us. Nice article on him here - seems to have his head on his shoulders:
https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/james-abankwah-life-road-good-27057978 " rel="nofollow - https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/james-abankwah-life-road-good-27057978 ; |
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Posted By: Luis Amor Rodriguez
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2022 at 9:36pm
| Came on for the last 15 min as the right-sided centre-half in a back 3 against Bayer Leverkusen in pre-season. Nice game to be involved in. |
Posted By: pateen
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 2:19pm
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Never heard much about him last year in the league. Was he one of St Pats star men last year? ------------- Flying so high, trying to remember How many cigarettes did I bring along? When I get down I'll jump in a taxi cab Driving through London town, to cry you a song |
Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 1:31pm
| Made his Udinese debut today coming on in the 86th minute. |
Posted By: Denis Irwin
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 4:03pm
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Must be a first. Two Irish players playing in the same game for a top flight contintental team ? (Even if they weren't both on the pitch at the same time) ------------- Eamonn Dunphy:"I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one". Bill O'Herlihy: Ah ye can't be saying that now Eamonn |
Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 4:10pm
Yup, Tets posted it on Twitter that it's the first time two Irish players played in the same game in Serie A. |
Denis Irwin wrote:Posted By: KING-CON
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 4:17pm
| First man from Longford to play in Serie A. |
Posted By: You Tell Me
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 4:23pm
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According to his Wiki: "Abankwah was born in Waterford,[1] where he lived with his family before moving to Celbridge, then to Lucan before moving to Letterkenny where he began playing football with local side Letterkenny Rovers in 2011.[2][3] He later moved to Longford" There will be quite a few counties claiming him if he ends up making it at senior level - Waterford, Kildare, Dublin, Donegal and the Longford - quite a nomadic childhood. I suppose Celbridge to Lucan isn't far in fairness, though it is two different counties.
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Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 5:17pm
The last top flight continental game(ie Spain, Italy or Germany) with two Irish players I could find was a la liga game between Osasuna and Sporting Gijon in December 1988 that featured Michael Robinson and Kevin Moran But that's the only site I can find with the lineups ------------- All goals, red & yellow cards posted on https://mastodon.ie/@irish_abroad" rel="nofollow - mastodon and https://www.facebook.com/irishfootballstatisics" rel="nofollow - facebook |
Posted By: kevin100
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 5:26pm
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Up until his brain fart for the 19s against Greece he was comfortably the stand out player. What made it so frustrating. Nice to see him get a few minutes and it’s encouraging to see him consistently making the bench for Udinese with an established squad number as well. Looking forward to seeing what they do with him in the next 12 months.
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Posted By: Artie Ziff
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 7:03pm
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Great to see these lads getting game time. We have quite a few Irish lads from the youths up playing in decent leagues outside of Britain. Long may it continue
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Posted By: kevin100
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 8:18pm
Especially when they have taken the plunge. Kerrigan doing his ACL was such a pity as he had hit the ground running. |
Posted By: Bandwagon
Date Posted: 02 Apr 2023 at 8:46pm
I seen hes back in training now, should get back into the team before the seasons out. Como still in with a shout for the payoffs too.
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Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 7:08pm
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Starting tonight for Udinese in their last game of the season ------------- All goals, red & yellow cards posted on https://mastodon.ie/@irish_abroad" rel="nofollow - mastodon and https://www.facebook.com/irishfootballstatisics" rel="nofollow - facebook |
Posted By: irishmufc
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 9:13pm
It is a bit surreal to see someone in the flesh playing in the LOI last year starting a Serie A match against Juventus.  ------------- Wings? They're only the band The Beatles could have been. |
Posted By: BrendanD88
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 9:41pm
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Anyone watch the game? Played 59mins, came off at 0-0 so hopefully that’s promising.
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Posted By: SeaSharp
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 9:42pm
| Went off with an injury sustained during a block. Didn't watch the game but he was given a 7/10 on SofaScore, sounds like a very good debut |
Posted By: JoxerDaly
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 9:53pm
| Was the standard out player in the loi Cup final if my drunken memory serves me right |
Posted By: irishmufc
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 9:54pm
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Hasn't played yet for the U21's no? ------------- Wings? They're only the band The Beatles could have been. |
Posted By: Greenie50
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 10:04pm
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Great to see he got a game. It was a dead rubber for Udinese, but not for Juventus (needed a win & for Roma to drop points to get into Europa League). Going off injured is just typical for us at this point. Festy would have started these last 3 games and got his senior Ireland call up only for injury too.
No, he was U19s Captain. I'd imagine he would have been promoted to the U21s before today anyway, but now should be nailed on (as long as the injury isn't serious). |
Posted By: King_Kenny
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 10:07pm
Hopefully he’ll get a look in next season. Our centre half’s like our keepers haven’t kicked on. Need other options.
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Posted By: kevin100
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 10:29am
Nothing to confirm he’s Irish like getting an unfortunate injury at a the wrong time. Big day for Abankwah and a big day for the LOI. Hopefully he can make a few more appearances next year as well and just gradually progress. He’s a kid and Udinese will view him as a long term project.
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Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 12:41pm
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Abankwah says it was cramp so should be good to go for the U21s camp hopefully. Abankwah: “I'm very happy to have made my full Serie A debut. I want to thank the gaffer and all my team-mates. It was a difficult game against a good team. I was very tired and Ielt cramp but I just tried to do my best." https://www.udinese.it/news/squad/abankwah-guessand-cocetta-reflect-on-debut-joy" rel="nofollow - https://www.udinese.it/news/squad/abankwah-guessand-cocetta-reflect-on-debut-joy |
Posted By: smart man
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2023 at 1:45pm
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James attended St Mel's College in Longford and played for Melview in the Local League. He also played for the Longford League in Inter League Competitions at U/12 and U/13. ------------- alive and kicking |
Posted By: John Nice
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 6:28pm
Did he play as a wing back or as a centre back in this game? I know he can play both roles, but I think he has the pace and ability to make up in to an excellent full/wing back. ------------- Idah Dream! |
Posted By: Scissors Kick
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 6:38pm
| He played RCB in a five. |
Posted By: John Nice
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 7:08pm
Interesting, I made the point in the U21 thread that they could move to 5 at the back to mirror the senior team - playing Abankwah at RCB would facilitate that. Ebosele was playing at RWB for Udinese while Furlong was playing LWB for Motherwell in a 5 also, not sure if Roughan was playing as a LB in a 4 or as a LWB in a 5 - I know he's played LCB also. Adaramola could likely play LWB also. ------------- Idah Dream! |
Posted By: MC Hammered
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 7:13pm
I’m not sure if his delivery is up to scratch to be a top wing back but he’s young enough to improve ------------- El Puto Amo |
Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 7:23pm
| Roughan mostly played LWB with a couple starts at LB if transfermarkt is correct. Lincoln do play 3-4-3 and if transfermarkt is correct he'd 19 games at LWB, 8 at LB, and 6 at CB. Few games where a position wasn't listed as he came on as a sub. |
Posted By: John Nice
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2023 at 9:04am
That's fair, but his pace and athleticism really impressed me in the recent U19 games, he can really drive forward with the ball - might be better utilised as a full/wing back in the future. Also, despite being a powerful unit, he's only just 6ft. ------------- Idah Dream! |
Posted By: You Tell Me
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 6:21pm
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Signs on loan for Charlton for the season. Interesting that they say in the press release that he's thought to be the record holder in terms of highest transfer fee paid to a League of Ireland club. Anyone know how much Pat's got for him, more than the million Rovers got for Bazunu?
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Posted By: John Nice
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 6:26pm
Various sources list it as €400,000 so not sure how it's the highest (for an outfield player maybe?). Anyway Charlton will be an interesting team to keep an eye on now with Loiue Watson also confirmed on loan from Luton. Think they have some young Irish qualified striker who seems promising also, think somebody said he was from a traveller background (no idea if true or a poor attempt at a joke) ------------- Idah Dream! |
Posted By: The O'Shea
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 6:34pm
Patrick Casey, he is from a Traveller background. Not sure if he'd be the first Traveller to play for Ireland if he makes it, I seem to remember hearing Aiden O'Brien was also of Traveller heritage, but not entirely sure if that's accurate. ------------- We're decent enough.. |
Posted By: PaddyMaddenIsCounty!
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 6:38pm
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Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 6:47pm
| Thought he went to Udinese for €800k. |
Posted By: BabbsBalls
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 6:57pm
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"JAAAAAMES ABANKWAH, IS A ...". Sorry James. ------------- l hear you are a racist now, father ? |
Posted By: tetsujin1979
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 7:04pm
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Posted By: Eoink21
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 9:14pm
Does Ronan Curtis not have a traveler background?
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Posted By: Green Cockade
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 9:52pm
| No, unless you count being born in England. |
Posted By: Bandwagon
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 10:11pm
Cant remember her name off hand but theres a girl off the womens team with a traveler background too.
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Posted By: Greenie50
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2023 at 10:23pm
Yeah, Savannah McCarthy.
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Posted By: J89
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2023 at 3:02pm
| Starts today at RB. |
Posted By: John Nice
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2023 at 2:53pm
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Starts at right back again today, Louis Watson makes his debut on loan from Luton also. ------------- Idah Dream! |