View Full Version : Duff injured?
drummerboy
26/03/2009, 3:15 PM
Saw on another website that Damien Duff has gone back to England. Don't know how true this is, has anybody heard anything?
strangeirish
26/03/2009, 3:17 PM
Saw on another website that Damien Duff has gone back to England. Don't know how true this is, has anybody heard anything?
Saw that also, but can't find any reports.
Saw on another website that Damien Duff has gone back to England. Don't know how true this is, has anybody heard anything?
'ow's about the link then?
hunt4the
26/03/2009, 3:21 PM
Saw on another website that Damien Duff has gone back to England. Don't know how true this is, has anybody heard anything?
disaster if true:mad:
drummerboy
26/03/2009, 3:22 PM
Could be total crap but here's the link anyway. Its an unofficial Leinster Senior League forum. Maybe someone starting a rumour, which in fairness I could be accused of.
http://www.freeforum101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16444&mforum=lsl
strangeirish
26/03/2009, 3:23 PM
Looks like it's true...
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0326/1224243515662.html
hunt4the
26/03/2009, 3:23 PM
'ow's about the link then?
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0326/1224243515662.html
irish times
irishultra
26/03/2009, 3:24 PM
**** **** **** ****.
Would obviously prefer to have him available, but its not the end of the world if he is gone. We have Hunt to slot into his position without tinkering with the rest of the team.
I'd be a lot more worried if it was one of our central defenders or strikers who were pulling out.
celticV3
26/03/2009, 3:27 PM
Forgot he was still playing
irishultra
26/03/2009, 3:28 PM
lol at hunt. a hard working player but a disaster of a player particulary against a team like italy away from home. duff mighnt be the old duff, but he's intelligent with the ball, makes the right decision and a lot more dangerous than hunt..well in terms of football.
I dunno, I know technically, he hasn't got a patch on Duff but Hunt could be the sort of curveball to throw at the Italians. He'll get in their faces. Against an ageing fullback like Zambrotta, Hunt's energy and directness could be more effective than the game Duff has nowadays.
Fizzer
26/03/2009, 3:39 PM
Shouldn't he now call up Reid as cover?
John83
26/03/2009, 3:42 PM
I dunno, I know technically, he hasn't got a patch on Duff but Hunt could be the sort of curveball to throw at the Italians. He'll get in their faces. Against an ageing fullback like Zambrotta, Hunt's energy and directness could be more effective than the game Duff has nowadays.
Zambrotta's only 32, and he's a bloody good full back. I'd much sooner have Duff playing against him. Is he playing right back for Italy these days? I still think of him as a left back.
Paddy Garcia
26/03/2009, 3:42 PM
I don't want to rely on Hunt. He is no replacement for Duff - not that we have one.
I agree about Reid, and this is where we may regret not trying out Lawrence before now.
irishultra
26/03/2009, 3:44 PM
I dunno, I know technically, he hasn't got a patch on Duff but Hunt could be the sort of curveball to throw at the Italians. He'll get in their faces. Against an ageing fullback like Zambrotta, Hunt's energy and directness could be more effective than the game Duff has nowadays.
actually i agree now. he's a bit like our ivica olic(croatia and hamburg)
irishultra
26/03/2009, 3:51 PM
think that might be pushing it there. they're without their most valuable player(petrov) as well, so it evens itself out. hopefully we don't lose keane and dunne to further even the score.
centre mid
26/03/2009, 3:56 PM
Not a lot to go on in that Irish Times report, doesnt mention any injury.
Irish_Praha
26/03/2009, 4:13 PM
Not a lot to go on in that Irish Times report, doesnt mention any injury.
Doesn't one of his grannies live in London?
Brendan 82
26/03/2009, 4:25 PM
Not worried. Hunt is the better player now. Seen Duff play for Newcastle heaps this year. He is fairly average now and does not make any kind of impact off the ball like Hunt.
zenokelly
26/03/2009, 4:25 PM
Doesn't one of his grannies live in London?
:D I knew that was coming from someone.
markmc
26/03/2009, 4:34 PM
Regular media briefing from FAI starting soon.
Irish_Praha
26/03/2009, 4:37 PM
:D I knew that was coming from someone.
Seriously though if he is unavailable for whatever reason Reid should be called up as a replacement, even if it's just as back-up for Hunt or McGeady. Although I would have him ahead of Hunt.
This seems a bit weird, you would imagine if it were an injury that the initial reports would have said so. Hopefully not some bust up in the camp, last thing we need.
jbyrne
26/03/2009, 4:39 PM
Not worried. Hunt is the better player now. Seen Duff play for Newcastle heaps this year. He is fairly average now and does not make any kind of impact off the ball like Hunt.
maybe at club level but not international. duff has been one of our best players recently. hunt is also playing at a lower level. big loss if out
markmc
26/03/2009, 4:40 PM
This seems a bit weird, you would imagine if it were an injury that the initial reports would have said so. Hopefully not some bust up in the camp, last thing we need.
Unless he needs specialist attention. He's not the type to get into a bust-up.
DmanDmythDledge
26/03/2009, 4:40 PM
Just heard Tony O'Donoghue on RTÉ Radio 1. Can't remember exact phrase but said something like shocking scenes at Irish training. Sounds like it's not injury related. Sounds like a bust up to me.
SuperDave
26/03/2009, 4:42 PM
Just heard Tony O'Donoghue on RTÉ Radio 1. Can't remember exact phrase but said something like shocking scenes at Irish training. Sounds like it's not injury related. Sounds like a bust up to me.
****. disastrous if true. we'll get all the nasty comparisons with those lovely, sporting rugby types now. and the old chestnut: rugby, a thugs game played by gentleman, soccer, a gentlemans game played by thugs.... zzzzz....
markmc
26/03/2009, 4:45 PM
Just heard Tony O'Donoghue on RTÉ Radio 1. Can't remember exact phrase but said something like shocking scenes at Irish training. Sounds like it's not injury related. Sounds like a bust up to me.
oh no, this is not good. I wonder did Brady say something daft?
Irish_Praha
26/03/2009, 4:46 PM
Did the Duffer pop accross to Sunderland to borrow Reid's guitar before flying to Dublin?
Newcastle United winger Damien Duff returned to England on Thursday, prompting widespread speculation that he will miss Saturday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.
Duff took no part in the Republic of Ireland squad training session at Malahide in Dublin this morning.
Instead, it is believed that the 30-year-old has returned to England amid uncertainty over his availability for Saturday’s Croke Park showdown with the Group 8 second seeds.
It is not known whether Duff has suffered an injury or whether his return across the water is prompted by personal reasons.
The Football Association of Ireland has yet to make an official comment.
From elevenaside.com, took no part in training apparently............so not sure about that Tony O'D report.
carloz
26/03/2009, 4:53 PM
Hamstring tear according to Sky Sports News
Jicked
26/03/2009, 4:54 PM
"muscle strain" Hmmm, anyone know the usual course of events for pulling out with a minor injury like that, surely it doesnt happen over the course of an hour or two or without rumour or official word first leaking to the press.
EDIT: TV3 said muscle strain, I think I believe the hamstring tear more...
Irish_Praha
26/03/2009, 4:54 PM
Regular media briefing from FAI starting soon.
When and where can we see/hear it?
Weatherman
26/03/2009, 4:57 PM
hope it wasnt bust up, the last thing we need is another quality player exiled from the national team
Hamstring tear according to Sky Sports News
Likely story, considering his injury record. either way if hes out its a blow to us, Hunt is not as good as Duff imo. Ill take an injury over a bust up however.
Maroon 7
26/03/2009, 4:59 PM
Not worried. Hunt is the better player now. Seen Duff play for Newcastle heaps this year. He is fairly average now and does not make any kind of impact off the ball like Hunt.
Hunt is definitely not better than Duff for Ireland though which is the important thing.
Still looks like he'll get a chance now over these two games.
irishultra
26/03/2009, 4:59 PM
what tony o'donaghue say? duff is a bit of a sap, but he doesn't strike me as someone to ever be involved in bust ups
centre mid
26/03/2009, 5:01 PM
hamstring seems to be the consensus now.
Out of both games with a muscle spasm.
paul_oshea
26/03/2009, 5:29 PM
All those going on about how duff has lost it and saying how poor he has been for ireland, and how he doesn't play for ireland anymore, will realise in a weeks time what a difference he actually makes to Ireland. This is a huge loss. Really ****ed off about this, why couldn't mcshane or someone get a hamstring injury instead. AH no seriously though its a balls. IF newcastle get relegated duff will find it hard to get a transfer due to his wage demands first and foremost but also because of his injury record....
Manc Irish Wolf
26/03/2009, 5:30 PM
Wounder - although both teams have got their fair share of injuries
Games like this are won and lost on brave decisions - so will Trap swallow his pride and recall Andy Reid? Reidy is playing relatively well at Sunderland and has certainly got something to prove. Could be the perfect opportunity to welcome him back into the fold - we can't afford to have no Plan B if Hunty has a shocker. Personally, can't see it - Traps too proud and Givens and Brady are hardly renowned to be the open arms type. Pity, because if the game needs something special with 20 minutes to go, there might be a few regrets that we haven't got him at our disposal.
EastTerracer
26/03/2009, 5:32 PM
I'd suggest Killer down the left is still an option but we don't exactly have great cover at left-back either.
I think paul_oshea is right - we are going to realise how important Duffer is to us.
paul_oshea
26/03/2009, 5:37 PM
say thanks then ET, no one thanks me :(
Only messin, killer is an option, but he is only slightly less limited than Hunt, though he is more likely to use his head and not give away a foul at exactly the wrong time. He(hunt) is the paddy wallace of Irish soccer!
ainsie
26/03/2009, 5:41 PM
This is not me saying Keogh should play but I seem to Remember Trap having a liking for him.
EastTerracer
26/03/2009, 5:43 PM
say thanks then ET, no one thanks me :(
Funny, I only realised what that thumbs up was for this morning - you have been duly thanked!
irishfan86
26/03/2009, 5:43 PM
This is not me saying Keogh should play but I seem to Remember Trap having a liking for him.
Yeah I'm seriously worried that he's going to opt for Keogh on the right and move McGeady to the left. The only positive is that this might make McGeady more of a goal threat as he can cut in and shoot on his stronger side.
tricky_colour
26/03/2009, 5:45 PM
It's offical from the good ole BB of C
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7966762.stm
Damien Duff has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Italy by a hamstring injury.
Brendan 82
26/03/2009, 5:47 PM
Nah, Hunt is clearly Trapp's 3rd choice winger. He started in Podgorica with McGeady over his competitors. Don't think much has changed
thejollyrodger
26/03/2009, 5:51 PM
oh dear :(
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