Wednesday, 17 November 2010

EUNAN AND RORY HIT TARGET ON NORTHERN IRELAND DUTY

Rory Patterson and Eunan O'Kane created a unique double tonight as they were both on target for the Northern Ireland's senior and Under-21 sides during tonight's international matches.

O'Kane and Gulls team-mate Billy Kee increased the number of contracted Torquay United players who have appeared for the home nations at international level to three when they started for Northern Ireland Under-21's against Scotland.

The pair joined former Gulls right back Alex Lawless who represented Wales at Under-21 level in 2006. Another piece of history was also created as Eunan became the first Torquay contracted player to score for the home nations when he grabbed a 35th minute equaliser for the Irish as they went down 3-1 at the Firhill Stadium Glasgow.

On the same night, Plymouth Argyle striker Rory Patterson was on target for the senior Northern Ireland side with a late penalty that salvaged a 1-1 draw for the province against Morroco at Windsor Park.

Here is the full list of players contracted to South West clubs who have played international football for the home nations.

Plymouth Argyle

Norman Piper England Under-23
Alan Nicholls England Under-21
Tony Capaldi Northern Ireland Full & Under-21
Damie Johnson Northern Ireland Full
Rory Patterson Northern Ireland Full
Stevie Crawford Scotland Full
Moses Russell Wales Full
Chris Twiddy Wales Under-21

Torquay United

Alex Lawless Wales Under-21
Eunan O'Kane Northern Ireland Under-21
Billy Kee Northern Ireland Under-21

Yeovil Town

Arron Davies Wales Full and Under-21

Exeter City

Chris Holloway Wales Under-21