Irish Players Abroad Round-up: Weekend To Forget for Collins & Co It was a mixed weekend for Irish players abroad, and starting in the Premier League, Nathan Collins endured a tough game as Brentford lost 3-1 to Fulham. The Bees skipper was at fault for Fulham’s first two goals as he failed to clear the ball before Alex Iwobi’s equaliser before he gave away possession that led to Harry Wilson scoring the second. Caoimhin Kelleher could do little with either opportunity with both goals well taken, but the 26-year-old made some smart stops and could do little with Fulham's third - an Ethan Pinnock own goal. Keith Andrews’ side are now just a point and a place above the relegation zone with the visit of Manchester United next weekend. On a more positive note, Jake O’Brien played the full 90 minutes in Everton’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby with Seamus Coleman an unused substitute. Josh Cullen put in another solid display as Burnley gained a valuable point in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest while Matt Doherty was absent from Wolves’ squad as they made it five losses from five games with a damaging 3-1 defeat to Leeds United. Read our comprehensive guide to Irish players abroad. Ferguson Continues To Impress Evan Ferguson earned praise as he made a return to the starting XI in Roma’s 1-0 win over city rivals Lazio. The striker played 66 minutes of the game before being substituted as he continues to wait for his first goal for his new club. Elsewhere in Serie A, Corrie Nadaba made his Lecce debut at half-time of their 2-1 defeat to Lecce. Welcome Returns On The Continent Also in Europe, Andrew Omobamidele made his return from the bench for Strasbourg in their 3-2 victory over Paris FC after nearly a month out. Joe Hodge started as Todela earned a valuable point with a 0-0 draw Estrela Amadora after missing his side’s previous two games with injury. Armstrong Oko-Flex scored his first goals for Botev Plovdiv as he grabbed a brace in their 3-1 win over Septemvri over in Bulgaria. Irish Stars Progress In Scottish League Cup Up in Scotland, Irish players progressed to the Scottish League Cup semi-finals with Liam Scales scoring in Celtic’s 4-0 win over Partick Thistle to set up a Glasgow derby with Rangers at Hampden. Killian Phillips played all 120 minutes as St Mirren needed penalties to overcome Kilmarnock to set-up their semi-final with Motherwell. Rolan Idowu came off the bench to score in the 5-3 shootout victory after it ended 2-2 following extra-time. Lowkey Championship Weekend Back in England and there was little of note in the Championship, with no Irish goalscorers. Alan Browne came off the bench as Middlesbrough beat West Brom 2-1 to continue their unbeaten start to the league campaign. After making his first competitive start in 722 days in the 2-2 draw with Preston North End last week, Daragh Lennihan was conspicuous by his absence against the Baggies. Swansea City lost 1-0 to Birmingham City with Adam Idah coming off the bench as he continues his quest for a first goal at his new club. Mark Sykes and Jason Knight started as Bristol City suffered their first defeat of the season as Oxford United won 3-1. Tyler Goodrham was an unused substitute for the visitors while Sinclair Armstrong came off the bench for the Robins.
