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Adam Thomas (Shelbourne FC | Ireland)

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about 4 years ago
Good on him. Hope he gets the lucky break that the deserves. Sounds like injuries have really done a number on him in the past. 

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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about 4 years ago · edited about 4 years ago · History
newzealandpower
Good on him. Hope he gets the lucky break that the deserves. Sounds like injuries have really done a number on him in the past. 
A story of true perservence, and yes good luck to him.

Mods, an anal request, but can you please put his club in brackets, and add Ireland. Sorry I get twitchy looking at that title!  (Shelbourne FC | Ireland)


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about 4 years ago · edited about 4 years ago · History
On the bench as Shelbourne travel to Drogheda United.

Edit 2-0 win for Shelbourne. 

Looks like Thomas didn't get on. Patience required. Something he probably has in spades, after taking many years to get his first pro gig.
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about 4 years ago · edited about 4 years ago · History
On the bench as Shelbourne travel to University College Dublin.

Edit - unused sub in a 0-0 draw.
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about 4 years ago · edited about 4 years ago · History
On the bench as Shelbourne host Derry City.

Unused sub in a 0-1 loss. Shelbourne 7th of 10 teams. Thomas yet to debut after 4 games.
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about 4 years ago · edited about 4 years ago · History
Unused sub as Shelbourne (7th) host Dundalk (2nd).

Edit - score 1-1.
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about 4 years ago
From Flying Kiwis.

Staying in Ireland for a sec longer, Shelbourne also had that quick turnaround Friday/Monday double-header and they also made a few changes between those two matches. Changes which included Adam Thomas being given a debut away against Bohemians in a 1-1 draw.

Too soon for the highlights package so can’t tell you much more than that Shelbourne struck first through Sean Boyd in the 74th minute but were pegged back in the 87th by a Grant Horton goal. Thomas played the whole thing and actually lined up as a defensive midfielder in a 5-3-2 formation. Making his professional debut at 29 years of age. Outstanding. Never give up, kids.  
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about 4 years ago · edited about 4 years ago · History
Oddly not in match day squad (after his first start last game, in a 1-1 draw), as Shelbourne (7th), host Finn Harps (10th).

Edit - Shelbourne (stay 7th) lose 0-3. So that must help Thomas's chance of making next match day squad, unless he's injured/Covid.

Next game post FIFA break is a potential Kiwi match up in Eire. Sligo hosting Shelbourne.
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almost 4 years ago · edited almost 4 years ago · History
Again not in match day squad as Shelbourne (7th) host Shamrock Rovers (2nd) in Dublin Derby.

Don't think he's been in a match day squad since his starting debut 14th March.

Edit - Shelbourne lose 1-2.




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almost 4 years ago
Gets a 2nd start, after a month out (injured maybe). Looks like played RB in an upset 2-1 win over top of the table Derry City. 

Subbed off at 59 mins (1 of 3 subs) with Shelbourne 1-0 down at that time.

Shelbourne (8th)
https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/shelbourne/3174
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almost 4 years ago · edited almost 4 years ago · History
Back out of the match day squad as Shelbourne (8th) host Bohemians (6th).

Edit - Shelbourne lose 1-4.


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almost 4 years ago
According to their Insta, and Flash Score, Adam started and played full 90 in this match....
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcfoqgdsDgY/
coochiee
Back out of the match day squad as Shelbourne (8th) host Bohemians (6th).

Edit - Shelbourne lose 1-4.


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almost 4 years ago
Phil Jones
According to their Insta, and Flash Score, Adam started and played full 90 in this match....
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcfoqgdsDgY/
coochiee
Back out of the match day squad as Shelbourne (8th) host Bohemians (6th).

Edit - Shelbourne lose 1-4.



Sorry you are correct. Played centre CB as listed on
https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/shelbourne/3174

Previous game at RB, and I think his debut was as a DM. Perfect versatile squad player I guess in a league that plays many games, often 3 a week.
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almost 4 years ago · edited almost 4 years ago · History
Shelbourne (8th)  travel to Finn Harps (9th).

Thomas starting as part of a back 5.

Edit - full game Thomas in a 1-0 loss. Goal conceded late in 89th min. 
'Kiwi Irish derby' verus Sligo Rovers next weekend.

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almost 4 years ago · edited almost 4 years ago · History
Kiwi Irish Derby. Shelbourne (8th) host Sligo (4th)

Pijnaker starting for Sligo and Mata on the bench.
Thomas not in match day squad for Shelbourne. So derby angle is a fizzer

Edit - Mata on at HT for Sligo, with Shelbourne 2-0 up.
Edit 2 - finishes 2-1 Shelbourne (up to 7th). Sligo down to 5th. Full game Pjinaker & 2nd half for Mata.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/05/06/ireland-republic/premier-league/shelbourne-fc/sligo-rovers-fc/3712515/

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almost 4 years ago
Shelbourne (7th) lose 1-0 at Bohemians (5th).
No Thomas in match day squad. He hasn't been sighted since 29th April.
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over 3 years ago
Thomas an unused sub in a 0-0 draw.
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over 3 years ago
Thomas an unused sub in a 3-1 win.

Liam McGing debuted for Finn Harps off the bench. Interesting for him to sign for a lowly team in the Irish League. I thought he was actually a bit useful in his time at the Nix
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over 3 years ago · edited over 3 years ago · History
Shelbourne (7th) travel to UCD (10th & last). Thomas on the bench
UCD of course beat Sligo 2-0, a few days before they won their European game away to Motherwell.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/07/22/ireland-republic/premier-league/university-college-dublin-football-club/shelbourne-fc/3712571/

Edit - an unused sub in a 2-0 win. UCD down to 10 men from 54 mins (0-0)
Thomas hasn't started a game since 29th April, and has never been introduced in as a sub.


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over 3 years ago


Thomas drops down to the Irish First Division to promotion contenders Galway United.

A rest of the season deal. Galway only a point off top spot in that division, although they have played one match more. Hopefully means a bit more game time for Thomas over there.
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over 3 years ago · edited over 3 years ago · History
Reminder Mods to update Thomas's club please

And some proof that the better players from Irish leagues can be can signed by UK clubs. Though yeah Costelloe was signed from Galway by Burnley as a 17 yr old!





Galway (2nd, 1 pt behind 1st placed Cork City) play Wexford (6th) - who dumped Sligo Rovers out of the FAI Cup on the weekend - next in the Irish 2nd tier
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over 3 years ago
From Flying Kiwis. Mods please update his club.

Sneaky loan deal to chuck up here. Adam Thomas hasn’t featured much for top flight Irish club Shelbourne. Has gotten a few games in there but not many and there probably isn’t a major scope for that to change in the short term. So instead he’s been borrowed for the rest of the 2022 season by first division club Galway City, who are sitting second and challenging for promotion. This is a ‘get some matches’ kinda gig and if it all goes well and promotion happens then the lad’ll have some fine options for next term.

Thomas has already played his first game for his loan club. There was an FAI Cup match away to Bluebell United for a debut and not only did he play... he scored too! Bagged a 51st minute strike, the fourth of the evening as Galway United ended up winning 7-0 to advance. Not a bad way to make an introduction.
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over 3 years ago · edited over 3 years ago · History
Galway (2nd) host Wexford (6th), in the Irish 2nd tier.
Wexford knocked Sligo Rovers out of the FAI Cup last weekend.

Thomas on the bench. Mods please update his club.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2022/08/05/ireland-republic/first-division/galway/wexford-youths-fc/3713529/

Edit - came on in 36th min with Galway down 1-2. Then taken off late in 88th min at 2-2, the final score


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over 3 years ago
Thomas on at HT with Galway 2 goals down. Finishes a 1-2 loss
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