Shane Duffy D Norwich b.1992

[geysir]

David Moyes is saying that Duffy is not good enough for the first team.
He was 21 on Jan 1st. I don't think it takes a brain surgeon or even someone who claims to know anything about football :) to understand what Moyes is saying about Duffy.
Nevertheless, you can't resist reducing it to a negative:rolleyes:

[Charlie Darwin]

Does this mean Duffy is finished?

[Sullivinho]

All over for the lad.

[paul_oshea]

I see it through a realists eyes, or lets say as a neutral, non republic of Ireland supporter would see it. Not that I am, but you know what I mean. :D

[geysir]

Pseudo-realist would be a more accurate label, seeing as you are not yourself. :)

[DannyInvincible]

''I want to get back into the senior squad' - Ireland under-21 captain Shane Duffy': http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2013/02/05/3728117/i-want-to-get-back-into-the-senior-squad-ireland-under-21


Newly-appointed Ireland under-21 captain Shane Duffy has expressed his desire to stake a claim for a place in Giovanni Trapattoni's senior squad, but acknowledged that he needs to be playing regularly.

The 21-year-old Everton centre back was first involved with Trapattoni's team just under three years ago in May 2010 and was called up in February 2012 as a replacement for Richard Dunne, but has yet to make his senior debut for the Boys in Green.

"[Trapattoni] telephoned me before the Greece game in November, saying I needed regular games to get into the squad. Hopefully as soon as I’m getting matches on loan, I'll be in the senior squad," Duffy told the Irish Examiner.

"I'd come into the senior squad at 17 after I'd just changed over from Northern Ireland. It was the time I'd broken into the Everton team for the first team too, so the Ireland manager wanted to see me. That was a big step-up but I want to get back there as soon as I can."

The Toffees defender revealed that he had the chance to join Championship side Middlesbrough on loan at the beginning of the season, but was not allowed to leave Goodison Park, as David Moyes wanted to retain him as cover. However, he is hopeful of securing a move when the loan window reopens.

He said: "I had a chance to go to Middlesbrough at the start of the season but the manager needed me as cover because Tony Hibbert got injured.

"The loan window reopens this Thursday and I'll likely move to a Championship club then. I must have been on the Everton bench for 40 games this season!"

Meanwhile Ireland under-21 boss Noel King believes that the forthcoming game against the Netherlands will give him a 'good indication' of where his squad is at ahead of the qualification round for the 2015 Uefa Under-21 European Championships.

"It's a good match for us," King told the Irish Times. "It will give us a good indication of where we are although the draw was good for us in the sense that we have no games in March or June which means we'll get a few more friendlies under our belts before the qualifiers start against the autumn."

Republic of Ireland under-21s face the Netherlands in a friendly international at Tallaght Stadium on Wednesday February 6. Kick off 13.00 BST.

Duffy reckons he'll go on loan to a Championship club once the loan window reopens on Thursday.

[Charlie Darwin]

Hopefully he does. Whatever he can do to convince Moyes that he can be thrown in in a league game he should do.

[Irwin3]

I'll repeat what I said in the Gibson thread. Should be Everton's backup CB. Heitinga has been pure poison this season, costing Everton goals nearly everytime he plays.

[Kingdom]

I'll repeat what I said in the Gibson thread. Should be Everton's backup CB. Heitinga has been pure poison this season, costing Everton goals nearly everytime he plays.

He's been pure poison for a long time. His breakthrough seems a long time ago.

[Charlie Darwin]

Named new U21s captain. I guess that rules out a senior call-up!

[Charlie Darwin]

On for the last two minutes of injury time as Everton hang at Oldham.

[Charlie Darwin]

Well that plan backfired. He was brought on to compete with 6'6 Matt Smith but was outfought on a corner.

[DannyInvincible]

Duffy was brought on for the last two minutes of stoppage time in Everton's FA Cup game against Oldham away, but Everton ended up conceding from a corner with pretty much the last touch of the game. Ended 2-2.

Gibson played the full game.

[geysir]

Perhaps Duffy got distracted by the bizarre sight of the Oldham goalkeeper in the mix for that last high ball, jumping up with his gloved hands outstretched trying to catch the ball. Typical of the modern keeper, he missed and the next Oldham player headed it in.

[Crosby87]

He's always in good spirits on his twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/ShaneDuffy34

[elroy]

Harsh to blame Duffy, it was a great ball in and panic stations in the box.

If that happened in the PL, a free out wouldve been given. The Oldham keeper was very fortunate he didnt get a hand on the ball himself.

[paul_oshea]

ITV not blaming him directly but not admonishing him either.

[tetsujin1979]

fans don't seem to be blaming him on twitter either: https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=to%3AShaneDuffy34

[DannyInvincible]

Shane Duffy in a spot of Twitter-related bother now: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21830064


A Premiership footballer has denied responsibility for a message that appeared on his Twitter account, apparently in support of the IRA.

Shane Duffy, an Everton defender and Republic of Ireland international, said someone took his phone and retweeted the message without his knowledge.

The message appeared on his account during the earlier hours of Monday.

He later apologised for any offence caused and tweeted: "cant leave ur phone anywhere now!!" (sic).

Duffy, 21, is originally from County Londonderry.

As a teenager, he played for Northern Ireland at Under 16, 17, 19, and 21 level.

In February 2010, he switched his international allegiance to the Republic of Ireland.

The footballer has more than 48,000 followers on the micro-blogging site.

Later on Monday morning, Duffy reiterated his denials and said he was getting "abuse" from many Twitter users for something he did not do.

He posted: "The retweets and tweets was not me. Got to accept the hate. Really am sorry for this mess! Sorry guys!"

Everton FC has not yet made a comment on the matter.

It is not the first time a Republic of Ireland international has been involved in controversy on Twitter.

Last month, Duffy's Irish team-mate and fellow Derry native James McClean closed his Twitter account after a row over an Irish rebel song.

McClean, who plays for Sunderland AFC, named The Broad Black Brimmer by The Wolfe Tones as his favourite song.

The song tells the story of a boy whose father is killed fighting for the IRA.

It's drawn a lot of outrage on Twitter with PUP-member Phil Hamilton deciding to lodge a complaint to the Merseyside Police: https://twitter.com/P_Hamilton_PUP/status/313624708350353410


I lodged a complaint to merseyside police concerning a tweet from Shane Duffy I and others affected by IRA violence needs answers

[ArdeeBhoy]

http://balls.ie/football/shane-duffy-explains-that-up-the-ra-tweet/

Wonder if Mr.Hamilton has the same concern over victims of loyalism and their collusion with the Brits on occasion?

[Sullivinho]

I'm not sure how, but there has just got to be a way to blame all this on James McClean.

Has the mysterious, phone-nabbing 'someone' been identified? Could be an opportunity..

[geysir]

I'm not sure how, but there has just got to be a way to blame all this on James McClean.
I doubt he could pass it onto McClean, as somehow tens of thousands get crushed in the stampede in the effort to get offended by a McClean intervention on Twitter.
But as Shane tweets, this is a restricted offended scenario.
'Mostly all rangers and Northern Ireland fans giving me abuse? Give it a rest would use.'

[Charlie Darwin]

The only viable long-term solution seems to be a complete prohibition on people from Derry using social media. They just can't be trusted.

[SkStu]

@Phil_Coulter lol #suckstobefromderry #irelandscallissh!te

[ArdeeBhoy]

True, Stu, true.


The only viable long-term solution seems to be a complete prohibition on people from Derry using social media. They just can't be trusted.

A bit harsh on the likes of young Danny, Predator & S v.D. Is Fly from Doire also?

[ArdeeBhoy]

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/republic-of-ireland-defender-shane-duffy-denies-sending-ira-tweet-1.1330253?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

[Charlie Darwin]

True, Stu, true.



A bit harsh on the likes of young Danny, Predator & S v.D. Is Fly from Doire also?
They've all got the same genes. They are all just one step away from joining the Wolfe Tones and offending our poor easily-offended neighbours to the north.

[SolitudeRed]

It has to be said Footballers and Social media are not a good mix come to think of it I have seen some amount of sectarian/offensive crap posted on there by people I used to work with so its just not a good mix all round! Even before McClean had his Poppy incident there was some amount of abuse and even threats being posted by these boys and ironically they are probably outraged by McClean's later twitter posts and now Duffy.

[SwanVsDalton]

A bit harsh on the likes of young Danny, Predator & S v.D. Is Fly from Doire also?

Thanks AB. No need for any hysteria...


They've all got the same genes. They are all just one step away from joining the Wolfe Tones and offending our poor easily-offended neighbours to the north.

...WE WERE ONE STEP FROM FREEDOM UNTIL YE'S SOLD US OUT TOO *cranks Wolfe Tones*

[Gather round]

I doubt he could pass it onto McClean, as somehow tens of thousands get crushed in the stampede in the effort to get offended by a McClean intervention on Twitter.
But as Shane tweets, this is a restricted offended scenario.
'Mostly all rangers and Northern Ireland fans giving me abuse? Give it a rest would use'

I imagine Everton fans- particularly in Warrington- aren't too impressed by Duffy's semi-literate ramblings...

[DannyInvincible]

I imagine Everton fans- particularly in Warrington- aren't too impressed by Duffy's semi-literate ramblings...

He tweeted these earlier: https://twitter.com/ShaneDuffy34/status/314053590983532544 and https://twitter.com/ShaneDuffy34/status/314053683883155457


I am mortified by the tweet and apologise for any upset caused. The tweet was sent by a third party after my phone was taken......

........I clearly would never send out a message of that nature and steps will be taken to avoid any further recurrence.

[geysir]

I imagine Everton fans- particularly in Warrington- aren't too impressed by Duffy's semi-literate ramblings...
I don't know what value to pass on your imaginations.
Maybe you could specifically refer to how Everton fans have responded to the tweet and his explanation.
Would that not be more sensible, instead of posting an account of your imaginations?:)

[ArdeeBhoy]

The Iceman (& Danny) is right.


I imagine Everton fans- particularly in Warrington- aren't too impressed by Duffy's semi-literate ramblings...

Most of them aren't interested or are too young, 'I imagine'. Or in faux pomposity masquerading as any sort of concern...

[nigel-harps1954]

Shanes father posted this on Facebook


shane was out for paddys nite last night ...a song came on in the nite club and he went out to dance with his beautiful girlfriend,left his phone on the table and some d**khead wrote up the ra on his twitter acount...now what will happen is the fa with fine him our everton will fine him...he has apoligised so many times on twitter but the norn iron fans have taken it on board and are out raged...i dont blame them to be honest shane would never say any thing like that its not the way we brough him up....he has said sorry for leaving his phone down but and the end of the day it will be a lesson learned....gutted some pr!ck could think that was funny when shane has almost 50,000 people following him...he is big enough to get over things like this and we will move on...

[Gather round]

.....

[Gather round]

He tweeted these earlier: https://twitter.com/ShaneDuffy34/status/314053590983532544 and https://twitter.com/ShaneDuffy34/status/314053683883155457

So there's the answer. Let your PR/ agent manage the twitter account, or at least take her along to the shebeen on nights out. Probably best to ask Dad not to involve while you're at it.


I don't know what value to pass on your imaginations. Maybe you could specifically refer to how Everton fans have responded to the tweet and his explanation. Would that not be more sensible, instead of posting an account of your imaginations?:)

About the same value as your own, G. And no less sensible. Remember this is a public discussion board, not restricted to your pretensions. For the little that it's worth, a couple of Everton supporters I spoke to (one from a village outside Warrington) think that he's immature and dishonest and would be best served by apologising unreservedly.

[DannyInvincible]

What is the Twitter equivalent of a "frape" actually called?

[Junior]

t watted.

EDIT: sorry didnt realise we needed to portray how it sounds (thanks POSH). So above, in broad Liam Gallagher Manc.....

[paul_oshea]

Why did the Father feel the need to mention how visually appealing his girlfriend is?

And dont come back and tell me he meant beautiful on the inside.

[paul_oshea]

What is the Twitter equivalent of a "frape" actually called?

Twaped? Said in a Daffy Duck voice.

[geysir]

About the same value as your own, G. And no less sensible. Remember this is a public discussion board, not restricted to your pretensions.
:D
I apologise for hurt my post caused, which didn't know what value to put on your imaginations


For the little that it's worth, a couple of Everton supporters I spoke to (one from a village outside Warrington) think that he's immature and dishonest and would be best served by apologising unreservedly.
I imagined that you just happened to be passing through Warrington, when news of Duffy's tweet hit the newsstand.

[Gather round]

:D
I apologise for hurt my post caused, which didn't know what value to put on your imaginations

I imagined that you just happened to be passing through Warrington, when news of Duffy's tweet hit the newsstand

None taken. With due respect to Warrington, it's not really on the tourist trail unless you like brewery guided tours.

[BonnieShels]

And dont come back and tell me he meant beautiful on the inside.

I could only imagine that she's beautiful on the inside also.

[ArdeeBhoy]

For the little that it's worth, a couple of Everton supporters I spoke to (one from a village outside Warrington) think that he's immature and dishonest and would be best served by apologising unreservedly.

Except you don't know any 'Evertonians'...
:rolleyes:

[DannyInvincible]

'Everton under-21 boss Alan Stubbs hails stand-out performance from Shane Duffy': http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2013/04/10/3892292/everton-under-21-boss-alan-stubbs-hails-stand-out


The Toffees youth coach has praised the Republic of Ireland under-21 captain's performance against Fulham and noted Tony Hibbert's influence

Everton under-21 coach Alan Stubbs has praised defender Shane Duffy after his side's 1-1 draw with Fulham under-21s.

The Republic of Ireland under-21 captain scored for the young Toffees side and crashed a shot off the cross-bar during the draw and Stubbs hailed the 21-year-old as one of the "stand-out peformers".

Tony Hibbert made a return to action after a four-month injury layover and Stubbs believes that the right-back's presence helped the youthful defence.

"The game was all about [Tony Hibbert] and getting him 60 minutes. That was the most important thing," Stubbs told evertontv.

"Just by him being there is a big help to the lads playing around him. His presence allowed Tyias [Browning] and Shane [Duffy] to play and know the right places where they should be.

"I thought that was evident in their displays because I thought they were our stand-out performers."

Duffy, who has made three appearances for David Moyes' side this season, is the current captain of Everton's under-21 side.

[tetsujin1979]

Duffy's scored a few goals for the reserves this season

[DannyInvincible]

A Póg Mo Goal piece summarising Duffy's career to date: http://pogmogoal.com/the-blog-reel/up-the-duff-the-comeback-kid/13436/

Turns out he turned down an invite to Darron Gibson's stag party in Marbella to captain our under-21s against Denmark recently.


Still just 21 years of age, Duffy is captain of the Irish U21 team. Last May he skipped club-mate and international exile Darron Gibson’s stag party to lead the side in a friendly against Denmark. Noel King’s squad is preparing for the UEFA Championship qualifiers later this year but if Duffy can force his way into the Everton first team ahead of the new season, with an August friendly with Wales to come and question marks over Richard Dunne future, Giovanni Trapattoni could look again to the comeback kid.

[Sullivinho]

Turns out he turned down an invite to Darron Gibson's stag party in Marbella to captain our under-21s against Denmark recently.

That's some very impressive dedication. Especially considering the fella's age and the fact a stag party was on the table.

[DannyInvincible]

That's some very impressive dedication. Especially considering the fella's age and the fact a stag party was on the table.

Ha, OK, it was the only item of info in the piece of which I'd been previously unaware. And he's proven himself more dedicated than Gibson. But then, as your sarcastic wit implies, that wouldn't be difficult. :)

[waspdragon2013]

Is it time for duffy to leave everton to further his career?