Was there any reason for this?Originally Posted by punkrocket
They wore them on their jerseys at the Bournemouth game, they're up for auction at the moment: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/artic...h-2784622.aspx
don't know why they didn't wear them at the weekend, possibly because the Bournemouth game was at home?
No idea, maybe they've deep seated local antipathy to Portsmouth which bursts out in random ways every now and then.
That St Mary's connection looks dodgy as well.
Last edited by punkrocket; 10/11/2015 at 11:01 AM.
Sums things up quite well.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/...emembrance-day
Last edited by tricky_colour; 10/11/2015 at 9:59 PM.
Video of Tony's post-match interview with an ecstatic James here: http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/...james-mcclean/
I felt sorry for him really in his appearance as he was trying so hard and just committing fouls as a consequence. Now, I wouldn't have been too happy if he got sent off as a consequence. He certainly has had greater impacts. How many frees did he commit? There was even one which wasn't given when he shouldered an opponent out of play
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
He is a great lad that has qualities and a fantastic attitude………….but he will get sent off if he is not cute enough to basically do the same thing without the roulette of a red card. That cannot be guaranteed but you just can't keep taking those chances .
no doubt about it though... when things go flat mccleans introduction from the bench certainly gives everything a lift. I thought long and mccleans introduction last night was exactly what was required at the time
How many times were we in still in possession after McClean had the ball would be an interesting stat, it would be a low percentage I reckon.
I thought he's shown a lot more composure for WBA this season. I think he's just so passionate about playing for Ireland that he wants to make an impact on the game too much and his gung-ho approach gets him in trouble.
Love that interview. He loves playing for Ireland as much as anyone.
The importance last night was that we had been under siege and pinned back for 20 minutes, I'd admit to feeling that anything bad could happen during this time, George Hamilton was a hairsbreadth from saying "danger here" on 5 occasions. We then won a free from some silly Bosnian mistake which allowed for a slow double substitution, rounds of applause etc then there was an injury, when the game finally got going, Bosnia were spent as an attacking threat which could pin us back.
Maybe McClean's nuisance value as a curve ball entry into the fray had some value in distracting the Bosnians from their task as he was in his all encompassing (Derry corner boy) hooligan mode, throwing bricks. He probably got that yellow card for dissent, not the actual foul.
completely agree. I also love that MON is not afraid to make an early sub or two. Often his changes come around the 60 minute mark which gives the players time to get into the game and find the rhythm. I think last nights were even earlier - maybe 55'?
One of the most exasperating things about Trap (and there were too many to mention) was waiting...and waiting...and waiting...for him to make a change. There were at least 2 or 3 games where there were no substitutions or just one sub. Absolutely ridiculous. Clueless stuff really.
Aye, it was round 53 minutes or so when Long and McClean stepped up to come on. I remember looking and taking note after thinking it was quite early to make changes, but it showed initiative, courage and flexibility on O'Neill's part, which are all positive traits.
The Times gave McClean 9/10 for his performance against Arsenal on Saturday. Pulis singled him out for praise.
He got MOTM.
But more importantly, did he stand to attention for La Marseillaise?
And why wouldn't he?
Just mocking the fact that what he actually does on the pitch rarely makes the headlines his political preferences do.
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