Republic of Ireland V Norway - Wednesday, 17th November 2010 - Friendly

[rebelmusic]

Anyone know when he's announcing the squad for this?

[TrapAPony]

This Friday (5th November) according to the paper.

[elroy]

On my wishlist: Clark, Coleman, Foley, Maguire, Walters, Wilson, S Reid, Stokes. With all to get some game time.

Realistically, two might.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Hasn't Stephen Reid 'retired' from international football?? He's always injured anyway.

Andy Reid would have made more sense, but Trap's too stubborn....not that AR is fit either, probably?

[jbyrne]

Hasn't Stephen Reid 'retired' from international football?? He's always injured anyway.

Andy Reid would have made more sense, but Trap's too stubborn....not that AR is fit either, probably?

dont think he even made the bench yesterday for sunderland

[The Fly]

dont think he even made the bench yesterday for sunderland

It would be hard for him do so, given that he's on loan at Sheffield United.

[CraftyToePoke]

dont think he even made the bench yesterday for sunderland

He's on loan at Sheffield United, for a start so we might have to let him off on that one.

[rebelmusic]

Reid needs to find his feet again, doesn't even deserve a call up at the moment until he gets playing again and finds form. I think the only guaranteed call up is Maguire, since he was invited to the russian game and all that. If he didn't get the call now it could cause hassles.

Regardless of whether he'll play them, he should still bring in a load of new players for the training sessions.

[jbyrne]

It would be hard for him do so, given that he's on loan at Sheffield United.

didnt hear that one. even worse than i thought then

[Sullivinho]

I reckon Clark, Coleman, Foley, Walters and Wilson will get a run. I'd be happy enough with that. Maguire possibly moving fom stands to bench on a trajectory towards the pitch. McCarthy's injury is very unfortunate. Along with Coleman, Clark and Meyler (ditto on the injury) he forms an exciting cabal of rising premier league stars bristling with potential. What I wouldn't give for a forward of equal quality to appear on the horizon..

I'd be surprised if either of the two Reid's play for Ireland again.

[Charlie Darwin]

Is Maguire really that good an option? I fancy if he was playing in England rather than the Netherlands, people would be bemoaning the capping of yet another top-flight squad player. Clark might be the better bet at midfield, at least in the short term.

I'm sure Andy Reid will be capped at some time in the future, just not by this manager or in an important match.

[AlaskaFox]

Maguire gets as much time as Whelan in a top league, so why shouldn't he get a run out?

[Charlie Darwin]

That was my point.

[The Fly]

You should've used this :rolleyes: Charlie.

[AlaskaFox]

That was my point.

Your opening sentence put me off. :D

[twoenz]

I'd be a bit worried that they simply roll out the big guns for this: how many bums will Jonathan Walters put on seats? I hope that the bean counters don't influence selection too much, but it might.

[elroy]

Hasn't Stephen Reid 'retired' from international football?? He's always injured anyway.

Andy Reid would have made more sense, but Trap's too stubborn....not that AR is fit either, probably?

S Reid came out recently and said if Trap made the call he would answer it. It was worded to something to that effect. Will try and find a link. Nonetheless, admit its unlikely he'll be back in the near future.

Here we go http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2010/10/15/Steven-Reid-interview/gnid-79000/

[Colbert Report]

I would love to see Coleman and Wilson get a run out.

[TrapAPony]

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/1105/1224282725805.html

[AlaskaFox]

Anyone know what time the squad announcement is at?

[gastric]

Interesting article in regards to Noble. It seems the FAI may be pursuing him despite what seems a lack of interest.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/walters-and-clarke-set-for-irish-callups-2408521.html

[SwanVsDalton]

Quite looking forward to this. With team and manager under a bit of pressure, and no-shortage of new options, it's probably the most intriguing squad announcement in quite some time.

[Crosby87]

On my wishlist: Clark, Coleman, Foley, Maguire, Walters, Wilson, S Reid, Stokes. With all to get some game time.

Realistically, two might.

Last time Trap talked Stokes it was not very encouraging. I personally think he wants to find a different option.

[DannyInvincible]

Quite looking forward to this. With team and manager under a bit of pressure, and no-shortage of new options, it's probably the most intriguing squad announcement in quite some time.

Am looking forward to it myself. Hoping to see a few new faces. Surely it will be announced any minute now...

[Closed Account]

Consistent
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101387%3Atrapattoni-names-27-man-preliminary-squad-for-norway-friendly
Shay Given
Keiren Westwood

John O'Shea
Seamus Coleman
Richard Dunne
Sean St. Ledger
Greg Cunningham
Kevin Foley
Paul McShane
Kevin Kilbane
Stephen Kelly
Darren O'Dea

Marc Wilson
Darron Gibson
Glenn Whelan
Paul Green
Liam Lawrence
Stephen Hunt
Aiden McGeady
Keith Treacy
Damien Duff
Keith Fahey

Jonathan Walters
Robbie Keane
Kevin Doyle
Caleb Folan
Shane Long

[DannyInvincible]

Interesting article in regards to Noble. It seems the FAI may be pursuing him despite what seems a lack of interest.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/walters-and-clarke-set-for-irish-callups-2408521.html

No mention of Barry Maguire, strangely.

Edit: Just seeing he's not in the squad either. Odd enough given that he was brought over to watch the Russia game.

[Dodge]

Walters, Wilson and Coleman the only uncapped players. Caleb Folan recalled

No Clark

[The Fly]

The omission of Clark and Maguire is very puzzling.

[DannyInvincible]

Clark's paperwork - or whatever the process is -musn't have been completed in time. Maybe the same for Maguire? Not as radical a squad announcement as I'd hoped.

[IsMiseSean]

The omission of Clark and Maguire is very puzzling.

I agree, they should have been called up even just to be in and around the squad and get a feel of things....

[ifk101]

Walters and Folan included at the expense of Keogh. Shameful.

[gustavo]

25,000 pounds in the bag for Rovers so :)


I can see run outs for Wilson, Cunningham and Walters too

[b2dadizzle]

I'm actually really disappointed with this squad. Say what you like about Mick McCarthy, Brian kerr, and Stan, they used these friendlies to bring on the younger players. I cannot understand why Maguire isn't in the squad at all. Clark's paperwork probably hasn't come through yet as has been said already. We need options to what's already there, but Trap doesn't seem to be doing a whole lot about it.

[Sullivinho]

Good to see Treacy back in. Disappointing we won't get to see Clark, obviously a paperwork issue. I thought Maguire would have been included.

[IsMiseSean]

No Stokes... Surely worth a place in the squad??

[Closed Account]

No mention of Barry Maguire, strangely.
Personally I don't think Maguire has done enough to be included. He's only featured once in the last month for his club team. If we start going down the route of calling people up for the sake of it, then I think we'd be heading down a very slippery slope. Getting called up for your country shouldn't be devalued like that.

He's named a 27 man squad, those who were injured coming back in, with Keogh and Joe Murphy dropped. I thought Folan was out of the picture but apparently not, I suppose he offers an alternative. I think we're all used to Traps selection policy by now , and while its subject to criticism, we shouldn't be suprised to see all the usual faces.

[Dodge]

Clark's FIFA clearance hasn't come through yet

Trap talking about Noble and o'Hara at the press conference

[geysir]

There is a big hole in the squad where McCarthy would have been.
Is Andy K dropped? not that I am perturbed about it.

Norway friendlies should usually carry a comatose warning.
They will play a 451. If Carew is not fit to play upfront, they have another decent talented striker.
One Riise on the left and another Riise on the right.

[Charlie Darwin]

Good to see Treacy's decision to pull out of the last fixtures hasn't done him any harm. Just as I predicted.

[TheBoss]

I would have hoped to see this players in the squad at least.

Rory Delap (Plays every week in EPL and surely a better option than Green even if he is 34.), Wes Hoolahan and Stephen Ward

[elroy]

Walters and Folan included at the expense of Keogh. Shameful.

Why??

[paul_oshea]

Clark's FIFA clearance hasn't come through yet

Trap talking about Noble and o'Hara at the press conference

where is the press conference?

[Dodge]

No idea. Text updates from a journalist mate.

[alltogethernow]

I have given up....What does Ward have to do to get in? Play week in week out in the premiership...oh wait...

Crazy decision again. Folan shouldn't be anywhere near that squad either.

[Closed Account]

http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys (http://twitter.com/#%21/kenearlys)
Ken is tweeting about it. There should be a proper FAI hash tag and all the journalists there should be using it.
http://twitter.com/#!/Ciaran_O (http://twitter.com/#%21/Ciaran_O) is using it properly.

Jon Walters, Marc Wilson in #IRL (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23IRL) squad, also Stephen hunt, Caleb Folan, Keith Treacy return... #FAI (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23FAI)

Given, Keane and regulars to start v Norway... Coleman might play 'somewhere'...(no idea what he's saying)....#IRL (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23IRL)

No answer yet from #FIFA (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23FIFA) on #AVFC (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23AVFC) Ciaran Clark. Trap says 'important' addition, A defender, not midfielder. #FAI (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23FAI) #IRL (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23IRL)

On Mark Noble/O'Hara Trap: (paraphrasing) 'we asked him, no immediate yes, agent wanted assurances to play, can't guarantee that..' (cont..)

Trap points to how Shane Duffy & Ciaran Clark said 'Yes' immediately, with others wanting guarantees... Looks unlikely for Noble/O'Hara

[tetsujin1979]

happy enough with the squad, disappointed McCarthy isn't included, but outside of Trapattoni's control
Stokes maybe the only omission I'm not happy about

on Clark's omission, Ken Early tweeted this from the press conference: http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys/status/571524645920768

trap didn't call up ciaran clark. says he's a good defender, too young, needs to play, midfield not his position.

[Closed Account]

I think the point about Noble/O'Hara asking for First team guarantees should be highlighted. Final nail in the coffin in my mind. Thanks but No Thanks.

Daniel McDonnell tweeting too
http://twitter.com/#!/McDonnellDan

Trap rambling about Noble and O'Hara etc now...everyone confused. Now talking about agents looking for first XI guarantee...
Cretins.

[Sullivinho]

Trap talking about Noble and o'Hara at the press conference

Drummerboy's credible source = Trap?

http://www.premiere.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/list/20-big-time-plot-twists/14.-the-usual-suspects-1995/57132-1-eng-US/14.-The-Usual-Suspects-1995_imagelarge.jpg

[geysir]

http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys (http://twitter.com/#%21/kenearlys)
Ken is tweeting about it. There should be a proper FAI hash tag and all the journalists there should be using it.
http://twitter.com/#!/Ciaran_O (http://twitter.com/#%21/Ciaran_O) is using it properly.

It is easier to to get to Ciaran's tweets using this link
http://twitter.com/Ciaran_O

[tetsujin1979]

Duff's in the squad too, supposed to be making his comeback from injury for Fulham tomorrow