Squad for Brazil game

[TrapAPony]

Not much other than that he's been doing well for Forest from what I read, and they are flying high at the top of Division 2. Worth a look in a friendly I think.



David McGoldrick is only a sub for Forest... is he eligible for us? Simon Cox is now only a sub for WBA & Dave Kitson isn't getting a look in at Stoke. We badly need new strike options but who else is out there that we can get does anyone know?

[seanfhear]

McGoldrick?? story?
Has McGoldrick actually declared for Ireland or have I missed something or got the wrong player ?

[Claret Murph]

I would love to see Chris McCann pull on an Irish shirt , just once . Now if it wasn't for that Givens feller etc etc .

[third policeman]

Has McGoldrick actually declared for Ireland or have I missed something or got the wrong player ?


Is he even actually qualified?

[seanfhear]

Is he even actually qualified?
I do not know

But you would think that if posters were proposing him to be included in an Irish squad then they would let us know one way or another.

[EastTerracer]

Finnan is having a decent game (at left-back) against City today. While I accept that he isn't going to be around in 4 years time I think he does provide an option for us in O'Shea's absence and, although he doesn't like playing there, he could also give Killer a rest at left-back. Until we have blooded some younger players we can't afford to discard anyone.

[backstothewall]

Has McGoldrick actually declared for Ireland or have I missed something or got the wrong player ?

I was sure he was qualified for Ireland, though it seems i might have cocked up spectacularly here.

[Junior]

He offers a real physical presence up front, in my opinion he has the potential to be a similar kind of player to Niall Quinn. I'm not saying he should be in a squad for a qualifier, but from what i saw of him when he got a chance at Celtic he looked good in a good team. Its always going to be harder to impress at St. Johnstone, but I think its worth having a look at him train with the likes of Keane and Doyle. If nothing else it will give him a boost, and it would be great for us in the next decade if he develops into an international class player.

He offers the physical presence of a wet paperbag blowing around in the wind at the moment - He is tall but that is a different thing altogether.

He did ok at Celtic when he got those few games under Strachan and showed that he knows where the goal is and can work hard and also has reasonable pace for a big fella. However he showed plenty of shortcomings also, poor first touch, getting easily muscled out, going missing, running around headless chicken like. He's since gone on loan to Motherwell and Plymouth without too much success (hardly featured at Plymouth) lets hope he gets more game time at St. Johnstone.

At this stage in his career, it would be absolutely pointless bringing him in to the senior fold, when players like Folan, Morrison, Stokes, Best, Doyle are playing regularly Im not sure what it would bring other than perhaps a smile to his face?

Billy Mehmet plays regulalrly for St. Mirren, tall & strong causing a problem for defences in the SPL and scores a few (if not massive amount) of goals. He is nowhere near the International setup and nor should he be but he is doing more to justify a claim than Cillian Sheridan is at the moment.

I am not trying to knock the lad, He is v young and has loads of time to develop and I want him to succeed but International Squads should be for players who have earned the right to train and play in that arena - It needs to mean something. I think we have all seen that Trap wont be dishing out caps willy nilly and I dont think he will be dishing out squad places like that either.

[Razors left peg]

He offers the physical presence of a wet paperbag blowing around in the wind at the moment - He is tall but that is a different thing altogether.

He did ok at Celtic when he got those few games under Strachan and showed that he knows where the goal is and can work hard and also has reasonable pace for a big fella. However he showed plenty of shortcomings also, poor first touch, getting easily muscled out, going missing, running around headless chicken like. He's since gone on loan to Motherwell and Plymouth without too much success (hardly featured at Plymouth) lets hope he gets more game time at St. Johnstone.

At this stage in his career, it would be absolutely pointless bringing him in to the senior fold, when players like Folan, Morrison, Stokes, Best, Doyle are playing regularly Im not sure what it would bring other than perhaps a smile to his face?

Billy Mehmet plays regulalrly for St. Mirren, tall & strong causing a problem for defences in the SPL and scores a few (if not massive amount) of goals. He is nowhere near the International setup and nor should he be but he is doing more to justify a claim than Cillian Sheridan is at the moment.

I am not trying to knock the lad, He is v young and has loads of time to develop and I want him to succeed but International Squads should be for players who have earned the right to train and play in that arena - It needs to mean something. I think we have all seen that Trap wont be dishing out caps willy nilly and I dont think he will be dishing out squad places like that either.


Best post Ive read on here for a while... especially the last paragraph

[third policeman]

Best post Ive read on here for a while... especially the last paragraph

Agree, excellent post. Not suggesting he gets a call up, but Jon Daly would also surely be ahead of Sheridan in terms of impact in the SPL.

[Munster Saint]

David McGoldrick is only a sub for Forest... is he eligible for us? Simon Cox is now only a sub for WBA & Dave Kitson isn't getting a look in at Stoke. We badly need new strike options but who else is out there that we can get does anyone know?

Kitson will never play for us, basically said as much the last time he was approached - no loss tbh. McSheffrey has gone to Leeds so that's the end of his Ireland hopes anyway.
I wouldn't mind seeing Stokes back in the set-up, he's still young and is doing fairly well up at Hibs. I hope McCarthy gets a run out to lay down a marker and shut the Scottish press up. I'm getting tired of this kind of thing:
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/scottish/scottish_sport/696688/Ex-Hamilton-ace-to-talk-to-Craig-Levein-about-Scotland-switch.html

[backstothewall]

He offers the physical presence of a wet paperbag blowing around in the wind at the moment - He is tall but that is a different thing altogether.

He did ok at Celtic when he got those few games under Strachan and showed that he knows where the goal is and can work hard and also has reasonable pace for a big fella. However he showed plenty of shortcomings also, poor first touch, getting easily muscled out, going missing, running around headless chicken like. He's since gone on loan to Motherwell and Plymouth without too much success (hardly featured at Plymouth) lets hope he gets more game time at St. Johnstone.

At this stage in his career, it would be absolutely pointless bringing him in to the senior fold, when players like Folan, Morrison, Stokes, Best, Doyle are playing regularly Im not sure what it would bring other than perhaps a smile to his face?

Billy Mehmet plays regulalrly for St. Mirren, tall & strong causing a problem for defences in the SPL and scores a few (if not massive amount) of goals. He is nowhere near the International setup and nor should he be but he is doing more to justify a claim than Cillian Sheridan is at the moment.

I am not trying to knock the lad, He is v young and has loads of time to develop and I want him to succeed but International Squads should be for players who have earned the right to train and play in that arena - It needs to mean something. I think we have all seen that Trap wont be dishing out caps willy nilly and I dont think he will be dishing out squad places like that either.

Find it hard to disagree with much of your analysis of the kid at the minute. He isn't the strongest, or at least wasn't back when he got a run of games under Strachan. But that will come with age. I'm sure Big Quinner looked like Bambi on ice when he was a spotty faced 19 year old at Arsenal.

But the reason I would call up the likes of Sheridan and perhaps the likes of Darren Randolph/Shane Redmond (we will need a new keeper before this decade is over) is that being about that squad for a friendly can aid their development in my opinion.

Back in June the north called up a host of youngsters for their friendly in Italy, and since then Niall McGinn has burst onto the scene as a senior player at Celtic, Shane Duffy has made his debut at Everton, and Little has scored his first goal at Rangers.

Now I'm not suggesting for a second that they made the breakthrough because of that game, but it certainly didn't do them any harm. Nor am I suggesting we should call up anything like as many youngsters as the north did for that game, or that they should be anywhere near the first team, but it can't harm their development to see how experienced pro's like Keane and Kilbane prepare for a game against probably the best side in the world.

We are a small nation with a limited pool of players to call on, and are likely to stay like that. I think anything we can do to maximise that pool in future has to be a good thing.

[shakermaker1982]

IN: Foley, McCarthy, Ward, Andy Reid, Coleman

OUT: Kilbane, Miller, McShane.

[carloz]

IN: Foley, McCarthy, Ward, Andy Reid, Coleman

OUT: Kilbane, Miller, McShane.

Miller will 100% be in the squad. He was in our squads when he had no club, so he is obviously going to be in our squad when he is playing consistently well in the SPL

[Junior]

Find it hard to disagree with much of your analysis of the kid at the minute. He isn't the strongest, or at least wasn't back when he got a run of games under Strachan. But that will come with age. I'm sure Big Quinner looked like Bambi on ice when he was a spotty faced 19 year old at Arsenal.

But the reason I would call up the likes of Sheridan and perhaps the likes of Darren Randolph/Shane Redmond (we will need a new keeper before this decade is over) is that being about that squad for a friendly can aid their development in my opinion.

Back in June the north called up a host of youngsters for their friendly in Italy, and since then Niall McGinn has burst onto the scene as a senior player at Celtic, Shane Duffy has made his debut at Everton, and Little has scored his first goal at Rangers.

Now I'm not suggesting for a second that they made the breakthrough because of that game, but it certainly didn't do them any harm. Nor am I suggesting we should call up anything like as many youngsters as the north did for that game, or that they should be anywhere near the first team, but it can't harm their development to see how experienced pro's like Keane and Kilbane prepare for a game against probably the best side in the world.

We are a small nation with a limited pool of players to call on, and are likely to stay like that. I think anything we can do to maximise that pool in future has to be a good thing.

I know the point you are making. Much like England bringing Theo Walcott to Germany in 2006, obviously involving players in squads helps to mature and develop them. Its just how big do these squads become and we have plenty of players that are already falling in to that category in my opinion.

Interestingly Mehmet scored the winner for St Mirren in the LC Semi-Final and they are now in the final for the first time in 20 odd years I think. Sherdian was live on TV last night (BBC Scotland) In St Johnstones Semi-final with Rangers. I didnt get to see the game but he played for 67 minutes, though they were beaten 2-0.

[Deckydee]

Squad will be announced on February 22nd.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0205/1224263811700.html

If Trapattoni does decide to bring new blood into the group, he may make a start with the process on February 22nd when he is scheduled to name his squad for the friendly game against Brazil at the Emirates on March 2nd.

[drummerboy]

Somebody mentioned Randolf and Redmond. Surely Murphy who has gone to Ipswich is a far superior goalkeeper than these two.

[tetsujin1979]

at least, I don't expect it until around the 20th February

close enough, according to today's Independent, the squad will be announced on the 22th February

[tetsujin1979]

Somebody mentioned Randolf and Redmond. Surely Murphy who has gone to Ipswich is a far superior goalkeeper than these two.
Isn't Murphy injured?

[Jacky08]

Miller will 100% be in the squad. He was in our squads when he had no club, so he is obviously going to be in our squad when he is playing consistently well in the SPL

Both Miller and Stokes are playing with great confidence at the moment as well

[Yard of Pace]

After watching Stoke v Arsenal recently, I have to admit that I'd love to see Rory Delap involved at some point in the next campaign. If any of our opponents have a keeper who's not fond of crosses (and there's usually at least one), or a dodgy centre-back pairing...

[Nagger]

Dunga announced his squad to play Ireland in London

Goal Julio César (Internazionale), Doni (AS Roma)
Defence: Maicon (Internazionale), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Gilberto (Cruzeiro), Juan (AS Roma), Lúcio (Internazionale), Luisão (Benfica), Thiago Silva (AC Milan)
midfield: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josué (VfL Wolfsburg), Felipe Melo (Juventus), Kaká (Real Madrid), Ramires (Benfica), Elano (Galatasaray), Julio Baptista (AS Roma), Kleberson (Flamengo), Michel Bastos (Olympique Lyon)
Attack: Robinho (Santos), Adriano (Flamengo), Nilmar (Villarreal) en Luis Fabiano (Sevilla

No Ronaldinho...he's been playing verry well last few games for Milan

[twoenz]

This is the last squad before the World Cup, and they're only picking 2 keepers? If they're going to name a top squad then there's not much point in us sticking Cillian Sheridan and Billy Memhet up front.

[Supreme feet]

I think the return of the two Reids is essential. Trap has had a tendency to pick four central midfielders, five wide players and five strikers, and in that context Steven Reid would have to replace Miller, with Andy Reid coming in for the injured Keogh, who was (inexplicably) included as a wide player in previous squads. I'd be very disappointed if Miller was to keep his place, but not entirely surprised given his form.

Of the defenders, dropping Nolan and bringing in Ward should be a no-brainer for the left-back position, I've been surprised at Tardelli mentioning Greg Cunningham - one appearance for Man City in the FA Cup is hardly good grounding for international level, and the U-21s would be more appropriate for him. I'd like to see Coleman included, but Trap might take the view that in McShane and Kelly, he has two right-backs in the squad already to cover O'Shea. Wilson may come in, as we are bereft of good, young, back-up centre-halves. Up front, beyond Keane, Doyle and Best, it's much of a muchness. Long, Stokes, Folan, Murphy and Noel Hunt will be fighting it out for two places. Not too bothered about it, as we rarely need more than three-four strikers in a campaign anyway, and if Andy Reid comes in, Trap could switch to 4-5-1 if Keane gets injured. Talk of Sheridan, Mehmet, Daly, etc is fairly pointless unless there's an outbreak of the Ebola virus during our summer training camp.

If it's a small squad, it'll be the same old, I'm afraid. I wouldn't be holding my breath for too many uncapped players in a 23-man squad, but in an extended (30-31-man) squad, Coleman, Wilson, Ward, Foley, McCarthy and the Reids should all get in, and given the propensity for injuries at this time of year, some of them may get a chance.

[Junior]

Lads, there was no talk of Mehmet or Daly being anywhere near the squad. There was one post which brought Sheridan in to the equation but I think most were in agreement that was a no brainer also.

Keep it in context.

[Manblue]

To be honest i dont wanna see anyone that is not near starting in September in the squad, there is no point in bringing in players who arent ready for the sake of it, most of the players are young so if good enough when they come of age then they should be drafted in but not now, we shouldnt bring anyone who we have no intention of playing in a qualifier, as the preparation starts now. There have been plenty of irish lads play a couple of prem/champ/first divison games who disappeared never to be heard of again, this will probably happen to a few of the players listed in this thread so why not wait til there further proven then just taking a punt on them.

[backstothewall]

I know the point you are making. Much like England bringing Theo Walcott to Germany in 2006, obviously involving players in squads helps to mature and develop them. Its just how big do these squads become and we have plenty of players that are already falling in to that category in my opinion.

Interestingly Mehmet scored the winner for St Mirren in the LC Semi-Final and they are now in the final for the first time in 20 odd years I think. Sherdian was live on TV last night (BBC Scotland) In St Johnstones Semi-final with Rangers. I didnt get to see the game but he played for 67 minutes, though they were beaten 2-0.

I know what you mean about how big does the squad get, and if we were playing Poland, Sweden or Serbia, where I would focus on looking at a couple of the likes of O'Dea or Foley I would go along with you. But in this game i can't see what there is to learn about Stephen Ward up against Kaka, I think we all know whats likely to happen. Far better playing Kilbane and not knocking the confidence of our fringe players. (just to avoid confusion, I wouldn't say Sheridan is a fringe player, he's not even fringe yet)

So if you will accept that there is a good possibility it will prove counter productive trying to throw someone in we are looking at for the next campaign, what can we take from this game?

All it has going for it is cash for the FAI, and the obvious glamour. I see no harm in giving the likes of Sheridan a glimpse of that glamour. Give them a taste of training in an international squad, with press everywhere and one of the best teams in the world coming to town. As I've said before, let him no where near the pitch, but why not let a few look inside the golden circle.

[Colbert Report]

With O'Shea out, who are the candidates to play right back for us? McShane clearly doesn't cut the mustard.

[TrapAPony]

Steve Finnan, Kevin Foley, Seamus Coleman, Stephen Kelly...

[Junior]

So if you will accept that there is a good possibility it will prove counter productive trying to throw someone in we are looking at for the next campaign, what can we take from this game?

All it has going for it is cash for the FAI, and the obvious glamour. I see no harm in giving the likes of Sheridan a glimpse of that glamour. Give them a taste of training in an international squad, with press everywhere and one of the best teams in the world coming to town. As I've said before, let him no where near the pitch, but why not let a few look inside the golden circle.

I take your point but we will be looking at the likes of Ward for the forthcoming campaign which starts in September. If you dont want to subject them to Kaka and co, I presume you wouldnt want do so against Messi and Co. also? Which would leave us with maybe 1 or 2 friendlies around June time. We dont have that many opportunites to blood these guys so I say just throw them in a see how they react.

Foley played against Nigeria at Craven Cottage, certainly no glamour tie and after all the good stuff I had heard about him I was very disappointed. Perhaps he would have had a blinder against Kaka:)

[sligoman]

Might have missed it but when is the Ireland squad announced?

[twoenz]

Probably next week or after next weekend's matches.

[stiffler]

Steve Finnan, Kevin Foley, Seamus Coleman, Stephen Kelly...


Marc Wilson must also be in contention for the RB slot

[tetsujin1979]

According to eleven-a-side.com - http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=38070 - it will be announced on Monday 22nd

[Lenny82]

With the announcement of the 2 friendlies in May, this Brazil match should be made up of much the same squad as for the French games. With O'Shea, Andy Keogh and Noel Hunt injured, there is the chance to bring in some new players. There may also be more injuries before hand which could free up some places.

However, when it comes to the May friendlies, I would be looking to start giving game time to our long-term prospects in place of our veteran's, namely Finnan and Kilbane out for the likes of Foley, Ward, Wilson and Coleman. Stephen Kelly does not deserve his place in the squad ahead of most of these lads as he has only featured a handful of times this season. With Noel Hunt and Andy Keogh injured, Stokes should be called up based solely on his form.

[Charlie Darwin]

Stephen Kelly's been playing every match for the past two months, and Finnan can hardly be pulled out of the squad since he's not been in it in the first place.

[Jicked]

Marc Wilson must also be in contention for the RB slot


What makes you think that? Any time I've seen him he's been poor and there are several players ahead of him in that position.

[Lenny82]

Stephen Kelly's been playing every match for the past two months, and Finnan can hardly be pulled out of the squad since he's not been in it in the first place.

Stephen Kelly has played 125 minutes in the last 5 games and has only made 6 appearences all season.

We all know that if Finnan is fit he will be in the squad. I am not suggesting that he is pulled from the squad, I was merely saying that I would start some of the younger lads ahead of him as we know what Finnan can do if we need to call upon him.

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Kelly has played 125 minutes in the last 5 games and has only made 6 appearences all season.

We all know that if Finnan is fit he will be in the squad. I am not suggesting that he is pulled from the squad, I was merely saying that I would start some of the younger lads ahead of him as we know what Finnan can do if we need to call upon him.
6 appearances in the Premier League only. Should we discount appeances in the Europa League, FA Cup, and League Cup?
He's got 15 starts altogether this season, and 1 introduction from the bench
the last 5 games is being a bit specific, he completed the full 90 minutes for the previous 4 games

[Lenny82]

6 appearances in the Premier League only. Should we discount appeances in the Europa League, FA Cup, and League Cup?
He's got 15 starts altogether this season, and 1 introduction from the bench
the last 5 games is being a bit specific, he completed the full 90 minutes for the previous 4 games

In referencing the last 5 games I was merely responding to Charlie Darwin's comment that he had played every game for the last 2 months.

It is well known that Roy Hodgson's main aim is staying in the Premier League and that he play's a mainly 2nd string team in all other competitions. I'm not having a go at Kelly and I am a huge fan of all Irish players but I think there are more players deserved of their place in the squad than him.

[Deckydee]

Squad Named - http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100696:giovanni-trapattoni-names-23-man-squad-to-face-brazil&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8

Goalkeepers
Shay Given
Keiren Westwood
Joe Murphy

Defenders
Richard Dunne
Stephen Kelly
Kevin Kilbane
Kevin Foley
Sean St. Ledger
Paul McShane
Marc Wilson
Greg Cunningham

Midfielders
Aiden McGeady
Damien Duff
Darron Gibson
Glenn Whelan
Keith Andrews
Stephen Hunt
Liam Lawrence
James McCarthy - Finally!

Forwards
Kevin Doyle
Robbie Keane
Shane Long
Leon Best

[tetsujin1979]

nice to see wilson and cunningham in there
apart from the possible inclusions of fahey and murphy, I have no real problems with that squad

[Closed Account]

Squad Named - http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100696:giovanni-trapattoni-names-23-man-squad-to-face-brazil&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8

Goalkeepers
Shay Given
Keiren Westwood
Joe Murphy

Defenders
Richard Dunne
Stephen Kelly
Kevin Kilbane
Kevin Foley
Sean St. Ledger
Paul McShane
Marc Wilson
Greg Cunningham

Midfielders
Aiden McGeady
Damien Duff
Darron Gibson
Glenn Whelan
Keith Andrews
Stephen Hunt
Liam Lawrence
James McCarthy - Finally!

Forwards
Kevin Doyle
Robbie Keane
Shane Long
Leon Best
Cunningham but no Ward?
McCarthy but no Fahey?
You can please some of the people some of the time.....

[Scooby Doo]

Squad Named - http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100696:giovanni-trapattoni-names-23-man-squad-to-face-brazil&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8

Goalkeepers
Shay Given
Keiren Westwood
Joe Murphy

Defenders
Richard Dunne
Stephen Kelly
Kevin Kilbane
Kevin Foley
Sean St. Ledger
Paul McShane
Marc Wilson
Greg Cunningham

Midfielders
Aiden McGeady
Damien Duff
Darron Gibson
Glenn Whelan
Keith Andrews
Stephen Hunt
Liam Lawrence
James McCarthy - Finally!

Forwards
Kevin Doyle
Robbie Keane
Shane Long
Leon Best
A little bit disappointing. Paul Mc Shane again! No Ward. Neither of the Reids - is Stephen Reid still injured?. Brian Murphy!!?? Was hoping Simon Cox would get a call up. Thank god Liam Miller has been omitted. Delighted about McCarthy and Wilson though.

[Jicked]

Stephen Reid has started two games for Blackburn since his return from a career-threatening injury, hardly the time to throw him in to an unimportant friendly. Let the guy spend the rest of the year trying to build up some strength.

Oh and so much for the reports of Kevin Kilbane being told his international career was over.

[back of the net]

How has greg cunningham earned the right of a call up ahead of Stephen Ward???? - can someone please explain that to me?

[shakermaker1982]

Happy for McCarthy.

Looks like we're going into another campaign with Kilbane and McShane.... ****.

[dr_peepee]

A little bit disappointing. Paul Mc Shane again! No Ward. Neither of the Reids - is Stephen Reid still injured?. Brian Murphy!!?? Was hoping Simon Cox would get a call up. Thank god Liam Miller has been omitted. Delighted about McCarthy and Wilson though.

No Ward.. Very shocked on that one. Mancini must have his ear when it comes to Cunningham. Andy Reid is injured so we'll be waiting to see if that situation is resovled. Stephen Reid's not getting much pitch time, but I still can't shake the feeling Trapps carrying something from the media episode after he commented on Reids knee.

Happy to see Wilson and McCarthy in there. Disappointed for Ward though.

No "Plastic Paddy" from left feild included either...

[kev mcq]

Squad Named - http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100696:giovanni-trapattoni-names-23-man-squad-to-face-brazil&catid=1:senior-men&Itemid=8

Goalkeepers
Shay Given
Keiren Westwood
Joe Murphy

Defenders
Richard Dunne
Stephen Kelly
Kevin Kilbane
Kevin Foley
Sean St. Ledger
Paul McShane
Marc Wilson
Greg Cunningham

Midfielders
Aiden McGeady
Damien Duff
Darron Gibson
Glenn Whelan
Keith Andrews
Stephen Hunt
Liam Lawrence
James McCarthy - Finally!

Forwards
Kevin Doyle
Robbie Keane
Shane Long
Leon Best

Greg Cunningham in the squad is laughable. He's played 45 minutes of football for the Man City 1st team. Having him in there and no Stephen Ward, who is a regular with Wolves is a joke. And no Fahey either...while he's not setting the world alight, he's playing a part in most games for a top-half Premier League team.

Also, Wilson has been awful anytime I've seen him play, including being caught out for both goals at the weekend.

[drummerboy]

Bizarre that Ward has not been included and Cunningham has. I know he has potential and Mancini has probably bigged him up to Trap, but Trap can't have ever even seen him play. Has he ever seen Ward play or who in the Irish set up has. Do they even know that Ward is Irish. I'm a fan of Trap but I'm a bit bemused by this. Delighted for McCarthy and Wilson but feel sorry for Fahey, who by all accounts done well yesterday,, in front of Trap. Does he know Fahey is Irish?