View Full Version : Republic of Ireland V Nigeria - Friday, 29th May 2009 - Friendly - Craven Cottage
Drumcondra 69er
06/05/2009, 11:19 AM
No bad seat in the ground. Irish fans main section is Hammersmith End, Nigeria are in the opposite end. If you want to get in and out quick go to the main stand side on to the pitch but if it's a nice summer night there's no better place to be than the Riverside stand behind which you can buy bottled beer & drink it overlooking the Thames.
Yeah, that's where we were last year, nice spot alright, looking forward to it again....
paul_oshea
06/05/2009, 6:33 PM
what happened my post?
All I have to do now is figure out how to get around London, doesnt look that big on the map.. :)
I cannot imagine it any larger than Roscommon Town on a friday evening or after Mass on the Sunday..
Its a bit more like Tulsk on a Mart day
paul_oshea
07/05/2009, 9:16 AM
Its a bit more like Tulsk on a Mart day
ah tulsk!
shakermaker1982
07/05/2009, 9:46 AM
what happened my post?
it got shifted to rubbish along with my query! Cheers for the advice though.
Greenforever
10/05/2009, 12:56 AM
Greenforever are you still organising that taxi from Gatwick to Fulham on the Friday around 1.
Yes, as my pilot is on a day off and Eddie has a fear of buses and trains, going into Brogans or somewhere near by, how many of you on the flight?
Are you bringing your butler?
Has anyone secured reasonably priced flights from Dublin?
The best I can see with decent flight times probably because it is a long weekend is €152 :mad:
NeilMcD
15/05/2009, 9:13 AM
Yes, as my pilot is on a day off and Eddie has a fear of buses and trains, going into Brogans or somewhere near by, how many of you on the flight?
Are you bringing your butler?
Will be on my own for that flight. Paul is saving his pampers for Sofia.
shakermaker1982
15/05/2009, 10:58 AM
My tickets arrived at my door in less than 24 hours. Impressive. Really looking forward to this and to top it off I don't have to catch a plane to watch Ireland for once!
DeLorean
15/05/2009, 1:13 PM
My tickets arrived at my door in less than 24 hours. Impressive. Really looking forward to this and to top it off I don't have to catch a plane to watch Ireland for once!
You must be looking at a 2h30 drive though are you? Drove from Stansted to Derby a couple of times.
the ox
15/05/2009, 2:32 PM
Is anyone going down to the game from Birmingham/the Midlands?
Stuttgart88
15/05/2009, 3:38 PM
Kevin Foley & Andrew Keogh? Maybe Keith Fahey.
the doc
15/05/2009, 4:22 PM
Kevin Foley & Andrew Keogh? Maybe Keith Fahey.
Plus Sledge! ;)
Bluetonic
15/05/2009, 9:04 PM
Has anyone secured reasonably priced flights from Dublin?
The best I can see with decent flight times probably because it is a long weekend is €152 :mad:
Out Friday and back Sat with Aer Lingus (Heathrow) with a few flight options available for 130 euro still.
danonion
16/05/2009, 2:11 AM
According to this article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1182375/Given-boost-Shay-plays-pain-help-Citys-push-Europe.html Shay is playing through an injury to close out the campaign with City. Will he sit out the NIgeria match or be a doubt for Bulgaria?
tetsujin1979
16/05/2009, 12:46 PM
I'd rest him against Nigeria. Give Westwood and Kiely a half each. Apart from a run out in the training camp in Portugal, Westwood hasn't had a chance to show what he can do at this level
the doc
17/05/2009, 10:54 AM
So whats going on regards the squad?
Whens it announced?
Will Trap be naming a squad for both games?
Wonder if there will be any new additions?
republicofwhite
17/05/2009, 1:01 PM
I'd like to see more of this from Westwood;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrMmrRB7wk
eirebhoy
17/05/2009, 4:40 PM
So whats going on regards the squad?
Whens it announced?
Will Trap be naming a squad for both games?
tomorrow.
awaythelads
17/05/2009, 4:41 PM
Is anyone going down to the game from Birmingham/the Midlands?
The Midlands ROI Supporters' Club are oranising a bus.
Their website (www.mrissc.com (http://www.mrissc.com)) says:
"Coach: £15.00 from White Swan Pub, Bradford Street, Dep 1.00, There are a limited number of seat on the coach so members are urged to book early"
rambler14
17/05/2009, 5:17 PM
I'd like to see more of this from Westwood;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrMmrRB7wk
In the same boat as McCarthy, the quicker we cap him the better.
Out Friday and back Sat with Aer Lingus (Heathrow) with a few flight options available for 130 euro still.
Cheers, I managed to get it @€123. Given that €66 is tax etc. it's not so bad. Roll on the elections!
shakermaker1982
17/05/2009, 6:36 PM
You must be looking at a 2h30 drive though are you? Drove from Stansted to Derby a couple of times.
train job. We wouldn't be in any state to drive the following day :D
I really hope Lawrence is selected this time around and St Ledger is giving an opportunity.
the doc
17/05/2009, 6:51 PM
tomorrow.
Will it be shown live or via a Podcast?
Looking forward to hearing Trapp pronounce the name "St Ledger"
eirebhoy
17/05/2009, 6:52 PM
FAI sometimes stream it on their website.
Plastic Paddy
17/05/2009, 7:45 PM
I really hope Lawrence is selected this time around and St Ledger is giving an opportunity.
Agreed on both counts.
Anyone else walking from home to the game? :D
:ball: PP
Closed Account
18/05/2009, 11:36 AM
Liam Miller is involved
http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1660669,00.html
R's midfielder Liam Miller has been called up to the latest Republic of Ireland squad.
Miller, who joined Rangers on a short term contract in January, has been selected for Eire's friendly against Nigeria at Craven Cottage on Friday 29th May.
The 28 year-old has also been named in a 'panel squad' from which the final squad will be selected for Eire's World Cup Group B qualifier versus Bulgaria on Saturday 6th June in Sofia.
Closed Account
18/05/2009, 11:38 AM
Nolan and St Ledger called up too.
http://www.pnefc.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10362~1660638,00.html
PNE's defensive duo of Eddie Nolan and Sean St. Ledger have been rewarded for their fine performances at the back end of the season with a call-up to Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland squad for next Friday's friendly international against Nigeria - and may get a shot at playing in the following weekend's World Cup qualifier too.
gustavo
18/05/2009, 11:38 AM
Will it be shown live or via a Podcast?
Looking forward to hearing Trapp pronounce the name "St Ledger"
So if he calls him up you'll still be looking for something to get on his back for ?:rolleyes:
rambler14
18/05/2009, 11:40 AM
Liam Miller is involved
http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1660669,00.html
Thought he was released?:confused:
From reading into it Trap has left gaps in the qualifying squad for the players playing in the Nigeria game. As on both sites it says they've made the provisional squad for the qualifiers too!
Junior
18/05/2009, 12:29 PM
Anyone know how ticket sales are going for this one?
paul_oshea
18/05/2009, 12:38 PM
i still need to get tickets!
tetsujin1979
18/05/2009, 12:46 PM
i still need to get tickets!
ditto! waiting on a friend of mine to confirm if he's going or not before I book the tickets.
paul_oshea
18/05/2009, 1:08 PM
I'm going ;)
Wexford Delboy
18/05/2009, 1:13 PM
what times the squad announced?
Drumcondra 69er
18/05/2009, 1:14 PM
I really hope Lawrence is selected this time around and St Ledger is giving an opportunity.
No Lawrence per this. Madness.
http://www.whydelilah.co.uk/news/18_May_2009/Lawrence+out+of+Ireland+squad.html
Thought he was released?:confused:
From reading into it Trap has left gaps in the qualifying squad for the players playing in the Nigeria game. As on both sites it says they've made the provisional squad for the qualifiers too!
I read that he was released and training with Cork. If Miller is in the squad and lawrence isnt :mad: :confused:
Stuttgart88
18/05/2009, 1:36 PM
Madness.
Agreed if true.
SwanVsDalton
18/05/2009, 1:42 PM
Hardly surprising though, we all know Trap's sticking to one group for better or worse.
Drumcondra 69er
18/05/2009, 1:46 PM
Hardly surprising though, we all know Trap's sticking to one group for better or worse.
He brought in Andrews for the last friendly and he's a starter now.....
Drumcondra 69er
18/05/2009, 1:48 PM
Looks like the Lawrence story wasn't true! From FAI.ie.
Leon Best in and all....
Trapattoni names squad for forthcoming friendly and World Cup qualifier
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Date: Monday, 18 May 2009 Section: International
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Giovanni Trapattoni today (May 18) named 25 players for the forthcoming International friendly against Nigeria on May 29 in Craven Cottage (kick off 8pm). 22 of these players will be selected for the squad to play Bulgaria in the FIFA World Cup group 8 Qualifier in Sofia on June 6 (kick off 8.30pm local time).
Welcoming the announcement, Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni said:
“Preparations for the game against Nigeria on May 29 will allow us to see some new players who have distinguished themselves during the course of the last season and also to welcome back players like Caleb Folan and Kevin Foley.”
He added, “Nigeria is a powerhouse of African football, with many strong and fast players who are playing for top clubs in England and Europe. They will provide a challenging test before the very important World Cup Qualfier in Bulgaria on June 6.”
Republic of Ireland Squad:
Goalkeepers
Shay Given - Manchester City
Dean Kiely - West Brom
Keiren Westwood - Coventry City
Defenders
Eddie Nolan - Preston North End
Sean St. Ledger - Preston North End
John O'Shea - Manchester United
Kevin Foley - Wolves
Paul McShane - Sunderland
Richard Dunne - Manchester City
Stephen Kelly - Birmingham City
Kevin Kilbane - Hull City
Midfielders
Aiden McGeady - Glasgow Celtic
Damien Duff - Newcastle United
Darron Gibson - Manchester United
Glenn Whelan - Stoke City
Keith Andrews - Blackburn Rovers
Liam Miller - QPR
Stephen Hunt - Reading
Andy Keogh - Wolves
Liam Lawrence - Stoke City
Forwards
Caleb Folan - Hull City
Kevin Doyle - Reading
Robbie Keane - Tottenham Hotspur
Shane Long - Reading
Leon Best - Coventry City
zackmorris
18/05/2009, 1:50 PM
Nice to see Trapp bringing in some fresh blood, leon best could be interesting...
rambler14
18/05/2009, 1:51 PM
Can't really complain about that squad no player missing of note, except Rory Delap and James McCarthy!
Isn't Doyle out for a month?
Wexford Delboy
18/05/2009, 1:52 PM
lawrence gets the shout..hopefully foley will get his first cap over the next two games really wanna see him given a chance
Wexford Delboy
18/05/2009, 1:53 PM
damien delaney injuried or just out of form?
tetsujin1979
18/05/2009, 1:53 PM
Best is a strange inclusion alright, I think Morrison had a better season than him. But other than Miller being in the squad at all I've no problems with that 25 man squad
Wangball
18/05/2009, 1:53 PM
No Damian Delaney...is he injured?
Drumcondra 69er
18/05/2009, 1:57 PM
Best is a strange inclusion alright, I think Morrison had a better season than him. But other than Miller being in the squad at all I've no problems with that 25 man squad
Yeah, totally agree on all points. They obviously don't fancy Clint, I'd have him ahead of Best in the pecking order.
dr_peepee
18/05/2009, 1:58 PM
Or Bruce...
That's the happiest I've been with a squad in a long time. Good blend of stability experience and expreriment.
paul_oshea
18/05/2009, 2:00 PM
Ya got all the names we have been asking for and all the names we didnt want excluded.
Have to say I wonder is Trap cautious in that he wants to see consistency over a period of time and hence why he only included lawrence/st ledger and nolan now?! I mean he had the chance to include at least 1 of them a couple of times previous but he didn't interesting if that is the case.
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