Armenia V Republic of Ireland - Friday, 3rd September 2010 - Euro 2012 Qualifier

[elroy]

I think both Dunphy and Giles were rather more positive because of the formidable presence of Brady, a man who had the "moral courage" to leave his chair and get involved with the set up.

Spot on, felt the same. It was a very good result, ok performance, but the lads were unusually very positive. Definitely the presence of Brady.

Looked out for Kellys article in the indo today after comments highlighted by Stutts last week. The man is overly critical to say the least.

[Stuttgart88]

With regard to the tactical straight jacket being lifted, I think it's probably no coincidence that the only times we have played more offensively and more enterprisingly were on the only occasions under Trap that we've been behind. Even at home to Georgia after going 1-0 down we eventually took charge, even if the equaliser was lucky. In Italy we played a very strong second half and against France we played a very strong second leg.

[geysir]

It's the performance/formation/jitters after we have scored first, is the issue.

[Stuttgart88]

I think what I was trying to say is that it's not that a Trap-fitted strait jacket is taken off, it's the sheer fact that cautious containment isn't an option when when you're staring at defeat.

[DeLorean]

Bumping thread.


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