"With Irish involvement in the English Premier League at an all time low - just six players active this season - the path taken by Ireland's Wild Geese is now more important than ever. From Evan Ferguson winning over his doubters in Italy with Roma, Andrew Omobamidele helping Strasbourg top the table in the"
"From Evan Ferguson winning over his doubters in Italy with Roma, Andrew Omobamidele helping Strasbourg top the table in the Conference League, Callum O'Dowda starring for Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros and less-heralded Irishmen like Armstrong Oko-Flex (Bulgaria) and Anselmo Garcia McNulty (Netherlands) succeeding outside of the limelight, this is a good time for a mid-season report card on how Ireland's players at clubs on the continent are faring."
Irish involvement in the English Premier League is at an all-time low, with only six players active this season. The pathway for Irish footballers to develop abroad has therefore become increasingly important. Evan Ferguson is winning over doubters in Italy while playing for Roma. Andrew Omobamidele is helping Strasbourg top the table in the Conference League. Callum O'Dowda is starring for Ferencvaros under Robbie Keane. Less-heralded players such as Armstrong Oko-Flex in Bulgaria and Anselmo Garcia McNulty in the Netherlands are achieving success away from the spotlight. A mid-season assessment of Irish players at continental clubs is timely.
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