U21s versus Austria (9/8/11) and Hungary (1/9/11) Sligo Showgrounds

[CraftyToePoke]

Strong looking team, little weak up front though.

True but I am encouraged by Masons start at Cardiff, the fans seem to love him and most encouragingly, he was on the bench for the League Cup game in the week, one of several key first teamers rested for the three pointers. I think he could do well for us.

[tetsujin1979]

just to clarify, when I said the squad looks weak up front, midfield, defence and in goals we can call on players in Premier League squads, some with Premier League experience, but not up front

[tetsujin1979]

Rhys Murphy has been added to the squad after receiving clearance from FIFA according to the FAI twitter feed.
He's still on trial at Rangers, and scored for them in a friendly earlier in the week. Can't find a match report though.

[CraftyToePoke]

He's still on trial at Rangers, and scored for them in a friendly earlier in the week. Can't find a match report though.

I wonder if Gerry Mainland Armstrong will be after him so .. (CTP ducks and runs)

[gastric]

I wonder if Gerry Mainland Armstrong will be after him so .. (CTP ducks and runs)

Gerry wouldn't be looking at the likes of Rhys Murphy as he is only interested in elite players. Oh, hold on....

[Junior]

If the Celtic guy came on as sub, would King be throwing in the Towell?

Throwing in the Towell or not, he's a Hibs man now (on loan) until Jan anyway.

[Sullivinho]

I wonder if Gerry Mainland Armstrong will be after him so .. (CTP ducks and runs)


Gerry wouldn't be looking at the likes of Rhys Murphy as he is only interested in elite players. Oh, hold on....

I feel it could all hinge on Rhys' receptiveness to mentoring.

[Predator]

Based on the last game I'd go for this lineup:

McLoughlin

Connolly Duffy Kiernan ( c ) Gunning

Clifford Towell
McCarthy
Brady Doran
Mason
Subs: McCarey, Oyebanjo, Canavan, White, Hendrick, Barton, Scannell, MurphyBoth keepers are decent but I chose McLoughlin over McCarey because he's older and looked less dodgy than McCarey in the last game. Wasn't sure about Connolly at right back, as he was much better in centre midfield, but Towell was excellent in midfield against Austria. Tough call between White and Doran for left wing, but have gone for Doran because he reminded me of Hunt. Chose Mason as the front man because he's a hard worker. The likes of Scannell and Barton could start, but I don't know if King will be willing to throw in players who missed the warm ups through injury. Haven't got a clue about Murphy and I think Stevens should have been in the squad ahead of Oyebanjo.

[tommy_c12000]

Anyone know how much tickets are? I'm on a shoestring budget but will pop down if they are the same E5 as last time

[ifk101]

It's 5 euros in.

[The Lilywhites]

Are Stevens and Kearns in this squad now?

[bwagner]

what happened that mason is out?

[ifk101]

Difficult to get information on the Hungarians but they seem to missing a number of important players through injury. We've a couple of injuries ourselves but hopefully we can start the campaign with a win. Our options in midfield look particularly strong.

Bumper Sligo crowd in for treat as McCarthy and Brady face Hungary
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2011/0901/1224303292209.html

[AlaskaFox]

ifk: I hope this preview helps you out:

Ireland-Hungary Under 21 Preview
http://greenscene.me/2011/09/ireland-hungary-under-21-preview/

Hopefully our boys can start with a win.

[tetsujin1979]

Team announced VS Hungary: https://twitter.com/#!/FAIreland/statuses/109265137407500290 (https://twitter.com/#%21/FAIreland/statuses/109265137407500290)

U-21 team v Hungary: McLoughlin,Connolly,Kiernan,Canavan,Gunning,Towell ,Barton,McCarthy (c),White,Brady,Murphy. 19.30hrs kick-off.If I don't get a load of thanks for this, I'm going to kick myself. Or Paul O'Shea.
Actually, I'll just kick Paul either way

[Charlie Darwin]

No Clifford?

[greendeiseboy]

No Clifford?

Or Duffy

[Charlie Darwin]

I don't think Duffy is a regular though? Clifford is, I thought.

[sligoman]

Tickets will still be available tonight if anyone is thinking of travelling down for it.

[Stuttgart88]

Is it on TV or a live stream anywhere?

[tommy_c12000]

Is it on TV or a live stream anywhere?

Here's the only link I could find Stutts. Not too sure of the quality as my internet connection has gone to shiite in the past hr:

http://www.ilemi.me/26441/1/Watch-Ireland-U21-vs-Hungary-U21-/

[tommy_c12000]

Here's the only link I could find Stutts. Not too sure of the quality as my internet connection has gone to shiite in the past hr:

http://www.ilemi.me/26441/1/Watch-Ireland-U21-vs-Hungary-U21-/

Turns out that's not the match! Apologies

[TheBoss]

^Looks like Lens v Evian Thonon Gaillard

1-0 Robbie Brady

[greendeiseboy]

Yessss get in 1-0 Super Robbie Brady

[BonnieShels]

Get in.

[Paddy Garcia]

Any other streams guys?

[AlaskaFox]

Photo from twitter:
http://s1.proxy05.twitpic.com/photos/large/387214448.jpg

[tommy_c12000]

Is this the link so? http://www.ilemi.me/26392/1/Watch-Lens-vs-Evian-Thonon-Gaillard/

Not working for me

[SwanVsDalton]

Photo from twitter:
http://s1.proxy05.twitpic.com/photos/large/387214448.jpg

Is that McCarthy as captain? Maybe it's just me but I always thought he was taller (or maybe the goalie is huge).

[TheBoss]

1-1 Markó Futács

[tommy_c12000]

Is that McCarthy as captain? Maybe it's just me but I always thought he was taller (or maybe the goalie is huge).

McLoughlin is 6ft3. McCarthy is 5ft11. 4 inches in the difference

[SwanVsDalton]

1-1 Markó Futács

Futacs sake.

[SwanVsDalton]

McLoughlin is 6ft3. McCarthy is 5ft11. 4 inches in the difference

That'd do it alright. Don't think it helped that the way they're all lined up, all the defenders are quite tall - just made McCarthy look a lot smaller than he actually is! Plus picture was bit too grey to really get his overall gingerness...

[geysir]

My team, Iceland u21´s, with a complete new team easily beat Belgium in their group earlier today.
Shows the benefit of a developing footballing culture that promotes use of intelligence, keeps the ball on the ground and can pass from foot to foot.

It must be painful to watch these young Irish lads still doing it the primitive way with the occasion bright spark like Brady.

[BonnieShels]

Futacs sake.

Beat me to it. Couldn't figure out if I was willing to go down that road.

[AlaskaFox]

Olanrewaju Oyebanjo on the bench for us. Didn't know that was his full name.

[SwanVsDalton]

My team, Iceland u21´s, with a complete new team easily beat Belgium in their group earlier today.
Shows the benefit of a developing footballing culture that promotes use of intelligence, keeps the ball on the ground and can pass from foot to foot.

It must be painful to watch these young Irish lads still doing it the primitive way with the occasion bright spark like Brady.

Well Iceland have always been globally renowned for their breathless pursuit and application of the beautiful game...;)

[SwanVsDalton]

Beat me to it. Couldn't figure out if I was willing to go down that road.

You have higher gag scruples than me. I tend to shoot-on-sight.

[BonnieShels]

You have higher gag scruples than me. I tend to shoot-on-sight.

Sorry to hear that. The cure for that is an earthy cynicism and Arrested Development.

[BonnieShels]

Olanrewaju Oyebanjo on the bench for us. Didn't know that was his full name.

His name always reminds me of Samson or Rutnipole Dutchboy Gym.

[Paddy Garcia]

Sorry to hear that. The cure for that is an earthy cynicism and Arrested Development.

I thought you were going to say the cure is viagra.

[AlaskaFox]

Rhys Murphy. Get in.

[tommy_c12000]

Whats the performance like? Presume McCarthy is his usual anonymous self??

[SwanVsDalton]

Sorry to hear that. The cure for that is an earthy cynicism and Arrested Development.

Have tried both but I'm beyond saving.

[Closed Account]

just back from training. Nice to see us winning 2-1. will be good to hear reports from the lads who went

[tommy_c12000]

I thought you were going to say the cure is viagra.

Surely viagra would exacerbate his "shooting on sight" problem, would it not?

[gustavo]

Hungary down to ten men , looked a harsh red to me

[OwenGoal]

I take it all these updates are from guys at the match and that there's no viable thread?

[OwenGoal]

I mean 'link' - I'm a bit dim.

[tommy_c12000]

I take it all these updates are from guys at the match and that there's no viable thread?

Couldn't find a stream myself. Looked for over an hr but finally gave up.