Republic of Ireland V Scotland - Sunday, 29th May 2011 - Carling Nations Cup

[Stuttgart88]

That old chestnut! Henderson let it in too softly. Getting turned by a forward happens every CB during a game. You expect the keeper to save it when he doesn't get a great shot away.

[Fixer82]

I actually though that was more O'Shea's fault for switching off when quick free kick was being taken

[Poor Student]

Is this game sold out?? I'm trying to buy tickets on the FAI and ticketmaster and even selecting one ticket at any price best available nothing comes up.

[boovidge]

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I think that's a more likely reason!

[Dodge]

I think thats because they don't have a collection/will call window.

I've no doubts you'll get a ticket around the ground

[the doc]

Is this game sold out?? I'm trying to buy tickets on the FAI and ticketmaster and even selecting one ticket at any price best available nothing comes up.

If you went to the N Iron game or have a ticket from that game, then you can get in for free, they annouced that over the tanoy at the end of the N Iron game

[Stuttgart88]

Did you hear that from the bench?

[Poor Student]

If you went to the N Iron game or have a ticket from that game, then you can get in for free, they annouced that over the tanoy at the end of the N Iron game

I was at ROI v NI, but I thought the ticket from that game only got you into Sco v Wales and NI v Wales?

[Sullivinho]

Scotland team:


McGregor

Whittaker
Berra
Hanley
Bardsley

Robson
Naismith
Brown
Adam
Forrest

Miller (c)

Looks like a 4-5-1. We could struggle in the middle.

[Stuttgart88]

I'm looking forward to this game.

[the doc]

Did you hear that from the bench?

:o I wish!

[Drumcondra 69er]

I was at ROI v NI, but I thought the ticket from that game only got you into Sco v Wales and NI v Wales?

That's my understanding of it....

The thought of McShane playing in Macedonia would nearly make me want to cancel my trip....

[elroy]

I think this game might well end up saving this tournament. Am looking forward to it, I hope a good crowd will turn up as well. I think they will be a reasonable test for us, considering that on the basis of the last campaign they are on a par or slightly better than Macedonia. They are in good form and scoring well so think it should be a good match. Would like to see a strong performance from us that will give us confidence going into next weekend.

McShane at RB is not good imo, even the other night against NI he looked dodge. Would much sooner have Foley there. Also thought Delaney at CB would be also worth another look - particularly as Sledge remains very doubtful for next weekend. Good to see Ward retain his place, although Kilbane is probably going to come into that position when he joins up with the squad.

[Bottle of Tonic]

Thats a decent line-up for Scotland. They are well experienced in playing a 4-5-1 and getting up to support Miller who can play up front alone and chase lost causes all day. It also nullifies the uselessness of Scott Brown who is hopeless at CM in a 4 but can do a bit of damage in a 5 man MF with his brainless, undisciplined running. Will be interesting to see how Forrest fares. A young, very direct traditional winger. Knock it past his man, pace, cross. Also has a decent shot on him. Naismith I don't rate but he is infuriatingly effective for Rangers though his diving shouldn't count at neutral international level. Can pop up with the odd goal though in support of Miller. I think Adam is a wee bit overrated in England. 14mil bid in Jan by Liverpool?? Thats laughable really. He is always looking for the champagne ball but against our makeshift CB's one or two decent through balls to Miller might come off. He's admittedly deadly from set pieces. Robson also has a decent left peg but is a bit of a camel really. Will get stuck in, 110% etc etc. No threat from a pure footballing perspective though. Their back four isnt great. Know nothing about Cox so if it clicks with Robbie we could see a few goals in this game.

Heading out to the pub now, Ireland top on, will have to brave the whinging oul Leithers. Hopefully stuff them 3-0!

[Noelys Guitar]

This could be a great game. Two evenly matched teams and a big crowd. 2-1 Ireland.

[tommy_c12000]

This could be a great game. Two evenly matched teams and a big crowd. 2-1 Ireland.

What kind of crowd are we looking at?

[dantheman]

What kind of crowd are we looking at?
15,000? I'd guess from TV

[eelmonster]

Anyone have a link to the match?

[dantheman]

Anyone have a link to the match?
http://nwxyz.blogspot.com/

[eelmonster]

http://nwxyz.blogspot.com/

You're a gent, cheers.

[ArdeeBhoy]

That link was the one I mentioned in the CC thread used for the Wales game 2 days ago.
Thanks for the reminder.


Kenny Miller playing for Alba. He is one ugly fecker.

[theworm2345]

Come on you boys in black?

[DannyInvincible]

Not a bad effort from Adam going just over the bar. O'Dea badly caught for pace in the lead-up to that.

[geysir]

Better link here (http://leestreams.tv/old/channel1.htm)

[theworm2345]

Keano!!! How about McShane there too

[geysir]

Brilliant goal for Robbie and superb play from McShane.

[DannyInvincible]

Great goal for Robbie after some mesmerising stuff from McShane, of all people. Really drilled it. Keeper should have done better. McShane showed a flashy back-flick earlier as well; luxury player.

[Closed Account]

Bang, cracker. Keeper maybe should of saved it.

[cornflakes]

Terrible defending. Will there be a home coming in Phoenix Park tomorrow to celebrate our glorious triumph?

[ArdeeBhoy]

At least both teams seem interested.

Should have gone straight to this Final. Between the two 'best' teams. Out of an awful 4 teams....

And nice stuff by McShane, like Kilbane, useless at full-back, but useful in midfield?

[Plastic Paddy]

Watching it on Sky. According to the (Engish) commentator, one of the reasons Robbie is delighted with his 49th international goal is that it brings him level with Bobby Charlton's England record. FFS. :rolleyes:

:ball: PP

[DannyInvincible]

O'Dea looking a bit cumbersome. Shay on his toes again to an Adam free-kick.

[DannyInvincible]

Watching it on Sky. According to the (Engish) commentator, one of the reasons Robbie is delighted with his 49th international goal is that it brings him level with Bobby Charlton's England record. FFS. :rolleyes:

:ball: PP

To be fair, Robbie, for some reason, doesn't half go on about eclipsing Charlton's record as being his ambition.

[DannyInvincible]

http://taboard.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=128442&view=findpost&p=1901584


[Alex Pearce has] obviously seen Wilson and Hanley are ahead of him with regards to players coming through and thought, "I'm better than McShane"!!

:D

[legendz]

Fair play to McShane, he did well for the goal.

[Noelys Guitar]

Good half for Ireland. Noticeable fall back since the goal with Robbie dropping very deep. Delighted with Givens first half performance. Looks right back to the top of his game. McShane was great for the goal but gave two under hit back passes to Given. Ward doing OK at left back apart from once letting a ball go over his head. Cox looks a good player and has a good first touch.

[CraftyToePoke]

Watching it on Sky. According to the (Engish) commentator, one of the reasons Robbie is delighted with his 49th international goal is that it brings him level with Bobby Charlton's England record. FFS. :rolleyes:

:ball: PP

He does go on about that record and how it motivates him a fair bit, I saw him on with Pat Kenny and he mentioned it as one of the last boxes he wants to tick in his career.

[Plastic Paddy]

Fair enough Danny and Crafty - as the man with one short leg said to the orthopaedic shoemaker, "I stand corrected". :D

:ball: PP

[CraftyToePoke]

Ward doing OK at left back apart from letting a ball go over his head.

I thought Ward took one very poor throw, straight to a opposition head at close quarters, and was lucky it came back to him, but immediately again chose a low percentage tight angled pass, and again gave it away.

[geysir]

Keith Fahey isn't able to get a grip on midfield so far.

[geysir]

St Ledger is on the subs bench.
Whats the story Doc?

[Stuttgart88]

Our defence looks very ropey in my opinion. They could be on 2 or 3 yellows in a real game. Distribution from the back is poor. Shay seems to be on decent form but I thought I caught a look in his eye that suggested he felt he was a bit lucky with the Bardsley shot. I think he was hoping to get a bit more on it than he did. Good save though.

Tempo isn't quick enough for me. We had some good moments but no real pressure. 6/10 so far.

[theworm2345]

Hehe playing 500 Miles in the stadium after announcing two Scots who cut short their honeymoon to attend the match.

[DannyInvincible]

Sky presenter: "Can he get another goal and break the record?" :rolleyes:

[theworm2345]

Sky presenter: "Can he get another goal and break the record?" :rolleyes:
Technically he would be breaking his own record. :o

[theworm2345]

Second time Hunty and Cox have caught the Scots sleeping, must have some sort of Black Country connection.

[DannyInvincible]

St Ledger is on the subs bench.
Whats the story Doc?

So will he be out of Macedonia or what then? Strange.

[theworm2345]

Coleman about to come on, hopefully for Lawrence who I don't think has been up to it today

EDIT: Yep, on for Lawrence

[DannyInvincible]

Foley on for O'Dea now as well. McShane moves into the centre of defence.

[theworm2345]

Second half been very dull.