Cillian Sheridan scores twice as CSKA Sofia win 2-0
Former Celtic frontman Cillian Sheridan scored his second and third goals for new club CSKA Sofia, as his side defeated Montana 2-0 in the Bulgarian A PFG League.
CSKA have been having a disappointing season so far, with many fans threatening to boycott the club’s home games if things are not changed. However, the introduction of Sheridan (who is included in Ireland’s squad to face Russia and Slovakia next month) seems to have added an extra spark to the side.
Sheridan was having a slow start to life in Bulgaria, having netted just once before last night, however, this performance will really help his confidence, and hopefully more goals are forthcoming. He played well against Montana, but a Man of the Match performance was marred by some costly fouls and arguing with the referee. Sheridan should have opened the scoring in the first half, but missed a gaping opportunity. However, the introduction of speed on the right in the second half through Gregory Nelson changed the flow of the game. CSKA were offered more opportunities, and as well as scoring twice, Sheridan also hit the woodwork.
It was a frustrating evening for Sheridan and CSKA Sofia, as Montana played a very defensive game, and fans were treated to a poor game of soccer. Montana were hard to break down and never looked to get forward until the last ten minutes or so. Many CSKA fans were expecting a large victory, but most will be satisfied with a 2-0 win and three points against a very anti-football side.
The man they call “Sherry” in Sofia will be pleased to have scored twice, and we hope for more goals from him for both CSKA and Ireland.
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Excellent news. Hope his, Amond and McGeadys great start to their continental careers continue
It also takes some of the negativity away from Trapattoni’s squad selection, with many giving out that Sheridan was picked ahead of others. Shows he can score regularly, and that second was a beauty.
That said, I’d still like to see Stokes in the squad.
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Trap does not like Stokes. Think he is not a team player. Cant complain what the hell he thinks so long as we get to Poland and Ukraine
Exactly. He could call Jon Goodman out of retirement and play him up front as long as we get to Euro 2012.
I think Cillian has a lot to prove but I think people are hard on him considering his tender age. He showed good technique for the first goal and the second was taken extremely confidently. People forget that Cillian is capable of the spectacular. Look up his goal for St. Johnstone against Rangers earlier this year on Youtube.
I’m delighted for Sheridan, I hope his good form continues. Granted the Bulgarian league is of a considerably lower standard than Spain, England, Germany, and Italy, but I’d much rather see him getting his game there and scoring regularly, than being stuck in the reserves of some dull soulless Premiership (or even Championship) side with far too many Irish supporters not seeing a thing wrong with it. Congratulations to Aiden McGeady also, who has really settled in Moscow. Let’s hope we’ll see move Irish lads with the courage and ambition to take their chance in Europe instead of being happy to waste away at mediocre or overrated English sides, starting with big Shay.
Propagandhi: Yes, he’s still young, so hopefully this experience will help him mature into a much better goal scorer. He does have the talent to score a peach now and then alright.
John: You’re exactly right, it’s far better to have our players playing week in week-out, and especially in teams that are in Europe, than sitting on the bench waiting for a 20-30 minute run-on at the end of a game.
Cillian has still alot to learn. He’s not good enough yet to play in big clubs but he’s still young and has plenty of time to improve. He just needs to keep himself grounded and not get too far ahead of himself
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