Moldova V Republic of Ireland - Sunday, 9th October 2016 - World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

**Charlie Darwin** · 19/10/2016, 1:35 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

One thing Dunne had was a quick turn of pace on a yard or two, from what I have seen Duffy doesnt have that and like Dunne he hasn't great pace overall or a great stride.

I'd say Duffy is quicker than Dunne ever was, and he turns quicker too. Dunne turned like an articulated truck and, while he had a quick burst of acceleration, it looked like more because he was such a big unit. Duffy is a lanky ****er and covers a lot of ground without looking like he's doing much. What he doesn't have is Dunne's positional nous and nose for danger but, then again, neither did Dunne until he was pushing 30.

**SkStu** · 19/10/2016, 3:06 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

...What he doesn't have is Dunne's positional nous and nose for danger...

http://www.worldfootball.net/alltime...e/eigentore/1/

A certain type of positional sense and nose for danger was always a strength of Dunnes but fair to say Duffy is showing early promise after his brace early in the season!!

**Drumcondra 69er** · 19/10/2016, 8:41 PM

Blog on the trip finally done for anyone interested. Better late than never. They think it's Moldova....it is now!!

http://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.ie/201...s-moldova.html

**Stuttgart88** · 20/10/2016, 9:47 AM

I love the title

**DeLorean** · 20/10/2016, 1:48 PM

I think George mentioned it in the commentary that the fans were saying that out there, except instead of "it is now" they were saying "Chisinau"! Sorry if that's mentioned already, haven't got a chance to read the blog yet.

**Drumcondra 69er** · 20/10/2016, 6:39 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

I think George mentioned it in the commentary that the fans were saying that out there, except instead of "it is now" they were saying "Chisinau"! Sorry if that's mentioned already, haven't got a chance to read the blog yet.

Didn't watch the match back in full but never heard that out there. Raging I didn't think of the Chisinau to add at the end though!

We were singing" It's Moldova, Moldova, Moldova, Moldova, ye-ah. We're never gonna lo-ose. Moldova, Moldova Moldova, Moldova, ye-ah. We're drinking all your booze!" to the tune of classic 90's house music hit Not Over Yet by Grace which is appallingly cheesy with hindsight......