Montenegro V Republic of Ireland - Wednesday, 10th September 2008 - World Cup 2010 Q

[centre mid]

Cant fooking believe he didnt give that hand ball

[Maroon 7]

Handball!!!

Clear as day. He rolled it along the ground ffs.

[bobloblaw]

Come on ref, thats two penalty shouts there.

[soccerc]

It's never been more patently obvious that some here have not got a clue about football :D

[bellavistaman]

****in stonewall spotter like

[Noelys Guitar]

Blatant peno!

[centre mid]

Lads, stuck in work. Anyone give a brief summary of the performance so far? Get the impression we're muck.

They are not a bad side, caused a lot of problems early on without testing Shay Given. its been played at a good tempo but chances few and far between. Midfield have struggled to create a lot. Not a lot of width either. Ireland should have had a peno right at the death for a hand ball but not give, in fairness it was hard to spot.

[Red&White Rover]

Hunt has to come off. He's been woeful. McGeady not much better, although he's come into a bit more last few minutes. Any attack we've had has broken down once we've gone wide to either of them.

Definite penalty there, but the ref isn't going to give a crucial 50/50 decision like that in front of a crowd like that.

O'Shea and Whelan having stormers.
Reid's been quiet, but solid.

[Dun Laoire]

The 3 points are there for taking big time. Defensively we are sound and they've resorted to hopeful longl shots but we just need more up the other end. C'MON IRELAND!!

[tetsujin1979]

Half time, 0-0
draw seems fair at the moment, robbed for a penalty right at the end.
probably the best I've ever seen John O'Shea play for Ireland
very nervy at the start, came back into the game as the half.
kilbane's mistake could have cost us. no one's been outstanding, but Hunt has been poor

[Carrigaline]

Some of you guys need to chill out, we're doing pretty well so far!

Given has barely had a thing to do. Whelan and Reid are bossing the midfield. Hunt and McGeady are tracking back a fair bit.

I think the Montenegrins will tire in the next half. We can still win this.

[Maroon 7]

The 3 points are there for taking big time. Defensively we are sound and they've resorted to hopeful longl shots but we just need more up the other end. C'MON IRELAND!!

Just hope we close them down a bit earlier. Their shooting has been terrible but I keep thinking one of them will bang in a 30 yarder if we keep giving them space.

[Jinxy]

Some of you guys need to chill out, we're doing pretty well so far!

Given has barely had a thing to do. Whelan and Reid are bossing the midfield. Hunt and McGeady are tracking back a fair bit.

I think the Montenegrins will tire in the next half. We can still win this.

If it's as hot as everyone says then maybe it's us that'll tire in the next half.

[billydoneit]

Lads I think tonight proves that this is a level too far for Hunty for all his effort. Just not up to it...... Still think we can win this one with an overdue rub of the green.

[dr_peepee]

Montenegro had a good first five ten minutes. Nice neat short passes around our area. Using it early. But we've come into our own.


Whelan's showing again why when people talk about bringing in Andy Reid that it's not at his expense... Reid's carrying on where he left off

Back four doing well, Kilbanes slip aside. They have been resorted to a few speculative shots from 30 odd yards. O'Shea keeps this up and he's not far off MOTM (I know I'm putting the mockers on it)

The two wide players giving away alot of posession again, Hunt more so.. Hunt's tracking back working very hard off the ball though. McGeady is showing breif flashes.

Keane doing well enough with back to goal. A couple of lovely little side lobbed passes to the wingers. Doyle working hard... Keepers haven't really been tested.

All in, not bad. We're unlucky not to have at least one peno for handball.

They're shrewd players though, the Montenegrans with the diving and the little tugs.. might be an issue when we get tired..

[Maroon 7]

Lads I think tonight proves that this is a level too far for Hunty for all his effort. Just not up to it...... Still think we can win this one with an overdue rub of the green.

More suited to the impact sub role I think. Put him on when the opposition is tired and let him run around like a mad yoke. Doesn't work as well when he starts games.

[Billsthoughts]

one of the better ireland games in a while.
still think they could catch us out going forward.
O Shea, Keane and whelan deffo seem to like playin under trappatoni.

[Noelys Guitar]

This link is working perfectly. http://www.justin.tv/eminem154th. Best link I have had online.

[backstothewall]

Hunt has to come off. He's been woeful. McGeady not much better, although he's come into a bit more last few minutes. Any attack we've had has broken down once we've gone wide to either of them.

The most dangerous we have been has been when those 2 guys have got crosses in.
And it was his cross at an awkward height that flummoxed their centre back for the peno call.

Doyle hasn't the pace to partner Keane, so if Robbie is going to drop off we need to pace of McGeady to give him an outlet. And if Doyle is to fit into this side his main threat is in the air winning crosses.

Hunt and McGeady are crucial to this side. Hunt has made the odd mistake but he has been running his nuts off to get it back, in the sort of situation where Andy Reid would stand and look at it waiting for someone to give him either the ball back or another sausage roll

[Noelys Guitar]

I am veryhappy with theway we are playing. Making tehm look a poorer side than they are. One or two clear cut chances in the second halfandwe will score. Whelan looks like he has been playing as long as Kilbane. Breaking up their attacks and using theball really well. Always showing for a pass. The back four have been excellent.

[bobloblaw]

COME ON NOW!!! There for the taking, have to want it!!

[tricky_colour]

Hope we create more in the second half, no much in the first.

[centre mid]

I'd be very suprised if Whelan doesnt start for Stoke against Everton on Sunday after tonights performance.

[bobloblaw]

Thats the second brilliant ball into the box now, just not timing our or getting into the right space.

[Carrigaline]

We're dominating this match now.

*please don't be the kiss of death*

[centre mid]

starting to cool down now aswell so the heat advantage should be gone, Irealnd need a goal but agree that we aer on top at the moment. McGeady & Hunt have been poor, delivery in particular has let both them down.

[Maroon 7]

Great turn and shot by Keane. Keeper parries it away.

[backstothewall]

Chance for Keane, well saved.

Don't think there will be any freebies from this keeper

[billydoneit]

Hunt is starting to remind me of Eddie McGoldrick, take him off ffs.......

[Carrigaline]

Stephen Hunt has the first touch of a rapist.

[SwanVsDalton]

Come on lads, take advantage, three crucial points are there for the taking.

[cavan_fan]

reid for doyle anyone???

[Billsthoughts]

i love their kit they look fab!

[centre mid]

Half chance for Whelan.

[Maroon 7]

That curly haired lad is diving all over the shop.

[Carrigaline]

Looking like 0-0 :(

[SwanVsDalton]

I'm only been watching for 10mins and already I can see what people were saying about Hunt. His passing and touch has constantly been two yeards too loose.

[Maroon 7]

Kilbane lucky there. Caught out by his man.

[centre mid]

not great from Shay, but got away with it.

[conlonn]

huge improvement in performance by far the better team
crying out for A Reid
needs to make subs. its a hot evening
need to stick away one chance

[Maroon 7]

McGeady into side-netting. Should have gone across the keeper.

[The Legend]

reid for hunt surely?

[Dr. Ogba]

alright lads, stranded in alaska of all places. any good site that does up to date text commentary? desperately want to follow the last 10 minutes in some way....cheers!

[centre mid]

Sorry but thats McGeady's last chance, he has to come off now.

[billydoneit]

Wheres me bown trousers?

[conlonn]

jesus McGeady, that was a great chance, go far post you have done nothing tonight really, hunt has been a little better. trap should bring on A Reid but will not

[Maroon 7]

Big deflection and heading into the bottom corner. Shay tips it round the post.

[centre mid]

alright lads, stranded in alaska of all places. any good site that does up to date text commentary? desperately want to follow the last 10 minutes in some way....cheers!

http://www.justin.tv/eminem154th

[Carrigaline]

Really disappointed we haven't seen a sub.

[Dr. Ogba]

http://www.justin.tv/eminem154th


cheers CM but on a pretty dodgy library comp at the mo which won't allow that site...looks like i'll have to make do with updates from you fine people instead :o