I wouldn't start him personally, I'd rather get 60 minutes out of McCarthy and then bring Aiden on.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
I wouldn't start him personally, I'd rather get 60 minutes out of McCarthy and then bring Aiden on.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
A bigger game for wales than it is for us.
If we play for a draw it could go pear shaped big time, so not tooo confident.
We will miss Brady I fear.
They are playing the side that beat Belgium. :uncomfortableness:
Little bit disappointed with the non-selection of McGeady (wow what a turnaround) but it seems like we are going for the draw. Not a fan of Walters on the right either.
Might line up in a 4-1-3-2 when in possession?
Can't really fault it but kind of fear that team. Negatives...
Nothing on the bench. I think McGeady usually.needs to grow into a game, Long need to be unleashed.
McCarthy doesn't do his best work with Whelan present.
Wales are playing the side that beat Germany and Italy.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Too true. McGeady, Horgan, O'Dowda, Hayes and Hourihane. An awful lot of running and no less amount of guile in those legs. But sadly all are sat watching the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Correct about McCarthy. So it makes it even more galling that the Stoke City midfielder starts the game. Hope Whelan proves me horribly wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
McCarthy out,
Meyler IN
Always makes me laugh this. How is it Whelans fault if McCarthy doesn't play well. Pure rubbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
Here we go boys!
COYBIG!
hoping for a good performance and if we deliver that and wales still win then fair play.
Given that Meyler is starting now, looks like we can already place the blame on Whelan.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
Meyler is not a negative really.
Is Bale worth more than the entire Irish team?
20 pages of build up, and nothing on the match. Sums it up so far. Uninspiring
Ward >> Bale
Not on this evidence so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
We ban their brass band, and hire our own.
Why???
Going pretty much how I expected.
Wales tidy in possession up yo final third, then nothing.
Ireland toxic in possession, Whelan particularly bad. Doesn't seem to know how to turn around with the ball at his feet. Ward and McClean probably brightest. Ward at least looking for the ball and bollocking Glenn out of it.
Everyone else playing 6/10 exactly how they normally play.
Get Whelan off for McGeady wide right, Coleman is isolated out there as Walters is playing up front when we have possession.
Not that funny really. McCarthy's best position is sacrificed a bit when Whelan plays. Whelan plays centrally because he can't really play anywhere else. McCarthy is therefore thrown to the left or right of diamonds or other such unnatural positions. He was very good in games against Sweden (WC), Germany, Italy and France, in particular, on the rare times Whelan has been absent/sacrificed. It doesn't excuse McCarthy completely for not performing better in certain roles but his performance level is generally better in a more predominantly central position.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
It's a woeful game of football so far.
No clue what your talking about. You've got me all wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
It's not Whelan's fault if he's picked. But the point is he shouldn't be picked.
As DeLorean pointed out, McCarthy doesn't play well alongside Whelan. I agree with that - they walk in others footsteps and McCarthy's game is usually stifled with Whelan beside him.
This has been said a number of times on here. Anyway as I said, I hope Whelan proves me wrong - he's doing ok for the moment but I hope you'll agree the Irish team badly needs a spark and McGeady could provide that, I believe.
I don't agree (with JoeDenilson previous page). Boring game maybe but I think this has been a fairly composed and mature performance so far, maybe one of our most. We've basically nullified their main threat. Lacking a little incision but our passing has been better than decent at times and we have a great shape defensively. That being said, I think Wales have been a larger disappointment and may adjust a few things at half time that we will need to be ready for - maybe a different role for Bale? I think this Irish game plan is crying out for some McGeady to attack Wales where they are poorest so hopefully we'll get to see him around the 60' mark with the intent of winning the game, not chasing a draw.
Terrible game.
Is Glenn Whelan obsessed with getting high percentage passing stats? Why when he has the ball does he always have to slow things up and then pick the safe option by going back or sideways?! Back yourself- you might make a mistake but you might also catch the opposition out.
Wales moaning about the physicality but it's all pretty tame stuff so far.
We need a bit of quality. Maybe from a set piece....just need to ensure we don't let O'Shea or McClean take free kicks or corners!!
Meyler's not much better to be honest. I expected more from him.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Yet look at the backlash against Hoolahan for losing the ball a couple of times against Austria when trying to be positive, despite assisting the goal and setting up several other goalscoring chances.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
Apologies,wasn't havnt a go at you. Aiming it at McCarthy. No personality, its painfully obvious than when Whelan is there he goes missing. He should relish the freedom.
danger here
Whoever is playing that trumpet should be...silenced.
Trumpet is the best bit. They're none too pleased they have no band.
Whelan clobbered will he go off?
Ref has been very laissez faire. Proper order.
Please somebody stop McClean from taking set pieces.
F*cking filthy
Broke?
Walters signalled something that looked like a break.
Rate are not showing the replay because of the graphic nature.
That's what it looked like on the big screen here.
Take your time Martin, plenty of time for McGeady to get on.
Horrible to see. George Hamilton said he was getting oxygen going off - Mrs Grise is a nurse and said it's definitely gas and air. More serious...