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

[Predator]

Anyone going to these games? It'll be interesting to see if any of the U19 set up have been promoted following their relative success.

Strange that no squad has been announced for the Austria game though.

[Closed Account]

http://www.dundalkfc.com/foster-disappointed-by-kearns-omission-two-on-standby

This article on the Dundalk website suggests that the squad was announced and that Daniel Kearns and Keith Ward were put on the standby list.

The squad was announced before Kearns’ eye-catching performance against Celtic in the Dublin Super Cup at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

I've searched for an official squad list but no luck.

[Closed Account]

And now I just found this

Head Coach Noel King has confirmed his Republic of Ireland Under 21 squad for the friendly international with Austria in the Showgrounds, Sligo on Tuesday the 9th August 2011 at the earlier kick-off time of 6.00pm. Leeds United full back Aiden White is a new addition to the squad, while goalkeeper Aaron McCarey links up at this level for the first time, following his performances at the UEFA Under 19 Finals in Romania last week. The match will be a dress rehearsal for the UEFA qualifier against Hungary at the same venue on Thursday the 1st September 2011.
http://www.rissc.org/Under21s.htm

Goalkeepers Club Caps Goals
Aaron McCarey Wolverhampton Wnds 0 0
Ian McLoughlin MK Dons 2 0
Defenders
Niall Canavan Scunthorpe United 1 0
Mark Connolly Bolton Wanderers 2 0
Shane Duffy Everton 2 0
Gavin Gunning Scunthorpe United 4 0
Robert Kiernan Wigan Athletic 5 0
Enda Stevens Shamrock Rovers 1 0
Aiden White Leeds United 0 0
Midfielders
Adam Barton Preston North End 1 0
Conor Clifford Chelsea 7 0
Daniel Kearns Dundalk 0 0
Richie Towell Glasgow Celtic 4 0
Forwards
Aaron Doran Inverness Caledonian T 2 0
Joe Mason Cardiff City 1 0
Sean Scannell Crystal Palace 2 0

[TrapAPony]

Rhys Murphy said about a week ago that he got an Ireland U21 call up. His exact words were ''ireland u21 call up!''

Also Ally McCoist said yesterday while talking about his Rangers trial - "He's gone back home. He has an international and he is going to come up and join us again towards the end of next week."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14380291.stm

[tetsujin1979]

It's a bit light in midfield, isn't it? Unless they decide to play Doran there

[Predator]

A 16 man squad seems light enough to begin with, especially with qualifiers coming up.

[AlaskaFox]

Not one goal between the lot of them!

[Predator]

Irish Star says Brady's in the squad too.

[Closed Account]

Irish Star says Brady's in the squad too.
Yeah, I'd be dubious about the squad I posted, 16 isn't enough players. Hopefully there'll be an official release
from the FAI in the next couple of days.

[AlaskaFox]

I'll contact the FAI and see can I get anything official.

[Paddy Garcia]

Squad Posted on the RISSC site:

Aaron McCarey Wolverhampton Wnds
Ian McLoughlin MK Dons
Defenders
Niall Canavan Scunthorpe United
Mark Connolly Bolton Wanderers
Shane Duffy Everton
Gavin Gunning Scunthorpe United [Loan]
Robert Kiernan Wigan Athletic
Enda Stevens Shamrock Rovers
Aiden White Leeds United
Midfielders
Adam Barton Preston North End
Robert Brady * Hull City [Loan]
Conor Clifford Chelsea
Daniel Kearns Dundalk
Sean Scannell Crystal Palace
Richie Towell Glasgow Celtic
Forwards
Aaron Doran Inverness Caledonian T
Joe Mason Cardiff City
Rhys Murphy * Unattached

Murphy & Brady to be confirmed

[AlaskaFox]

I'll contact the FAI and see can I get anything official.

According to their reply, nothing official has been released, but it should be shortly.

[bwagner]

Aidan 'Aidy' Peter White[2] (born 10 October 1991) is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United. He made his debut for the club aged 16 and is an England under-19 international. His primary position is as a left back, but he can play left wing. He is renowned for his pace. Also known as Aidy White.



International careerWhite made his England under-19 debut in March 2009, when he came on as a 73rd minute substitute against the Czech Republic at Walsall's Bescot Stadium in a 0–0 draw.

[greendeiseboy]

Aidan 'Aidy' Peter White[2] (born 10 October 1991) is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United. He made his debut for the club aged 16 and is an England under-19 international. His primary position is as a left back, but he can play left wing. He is renowned for his pace. Also known as Aidy White.



International careerWhite made his England under-19 debut in March 2009, when he came on as a 73rd minute substitute against the Czech Republic at Walsall's Bescot Stadium in a 0–0 draw.

Similar to Ciaran Clark's international career. No problem with that - anyway is it official yet?

Has anyone heard for definite that he's declared. Nothing yet on LUFC.com

[Dodge]

Kearns and Stevens have both been confirmed (and their clubs have announced it)

[cornflakes]

Squad according to Extratime (http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/6336/king-names-u21-squad-sligo-friendly/). Murphy not included

[tetsujin1979]

Rhys Murphy is on twitter here: https://twitter.com/#!/_rhysmurphy_

this is from a recent conversation with "cillibeanmacb": https://twitter.com/#!/cillibeanmacb/status/96719015413678080

@_rhysmurphy_ (http://twitter.com/_rhysmurphy_) Hey Rhys can you clarify something for me, are u born Irish or are your parents Irish ?
and the reply from Rhys: https://twitter.com/#!/_rhysmurphy_/status/96720002119512064

@cillibeanmacb (http://twitter.com/cillibeanmacb) my grandfather was born in ireland mate

[greendeiseboy]

Rhys Murphy is on twitter here: https://twitter.com/#!/_rhysmurphy_

this is from a recent conversation with "cillibeanmacb": https://twitter.com/#!/cillibeanmacb/status/96719015413678080

and the reply from Rhys: https://twitter.com/#!/_rhysmurphy_/status/96720002119512064

He's not in the u21 squad (as yet) even though as someone previously said he tweeted last week that he was - anyone know what's happened in the meantime?

[cornflakes]

He's not in the u21 squad (as yet) even though as someone previously said he tweeted last week that he was - anyone know what's happened in the meantime?

Maybe hes not included because hes looking for a new club and has trials etc. Thats just a guess tho

[Kingdom]

And there I was thinking I knew a good bit about the underage players! A couple I don't think I've heard of before there. it'll be interesting to see how Kinger gets on with them. Good to see a bit of continuity through the ranks there with Gunning, Clifford, Towell and Brady.

[Predator]

So much for players not wanting to play for Ireland with Brady back in the squad and Duffy tweeting thus:

ShaneDuffy1 (http://twitter.com/#%21/ShaneDuffy1) Shane Duffy



Last day of training tommorow! Then off to ireland for international duty looking forward to be pulling the ireland top on again!!

12 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/ShaneDuffy1/status/99234761402359808)




[/URL] (http://twitter.com/#%21/ShaneDuffy1/status/99234761402359808) (http://twitter.com/#)[URL="http://twitter.com/#"]

[gustavo]

Only a fiver in to the Austria game. Was fairly heavily promoted at the game last night

[TrapAPony]

Changes to U-21 Squad for game v Austria. Lanre Oyebanjo (York) and Aaron Greene (Sligo) called up for Adam Barton and Sean Scannell.

[gastric]

Shane Duffy's thoughts on the game.


http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101960:duffy-wants-to-lay-down-a-mark-against-austria&catid=3:under-21&Itemid=11

[Predator]

Another interview with Duffy: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/duffy-on-mission-to-make-fresh-start-2842802.html

Ireland (probable) -- McLoughlin (MK Dons ); Connolly (Bolton), Duffy (Everton), Gunning (Blackburn), Stevens (Shamrock Rovers); Clifford (Chelsea), Kiernan (Wigan), Hendrick (Derby); Brady (Hull), Mason (Cardiff City), Doran (Inverness CT).

Does Kiernan play in midfield? I've a feeling it might be Duffy and Kiernan in defence with Connolly in midfield and Gunning at full back.

[TrapAPony]

U-21 Team: I. McLoughlin, M. Connolly, R. Kiernan (c), N. Canavan, G. Gunning, R. Towell, J. Hendrick, C. Clifford, R. Brady, A. White, A. Doran

[The Fly]

Are either of these matches on TV?

[bwagner]

do we know why rhys murphy wasnt called up ????

[Alf Honn]

do we know why rhys murphy wasnt called up ????

Probably because he's pony

[Sullivinho]

Another interview with Duffy: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/duffy-on-mission-to-make-fresh-start-2842802.html


Another loan move is being lined up from Goodison Park this week, probably for the season.

That's good news. I wonder where he's off to.

[tetsujin1979]

That's good news. I wonder where he's off to.
I'm going to guess Preston, they're missing a centre half after selling St Ledger, and are Moyes's previous club before Everton, so there's a connection there

[Carrigaline]

Match not on Sky, no links on the usual streaming sites either.

[the bear]

anyone got a link to a stream??

[Charlie Darwin]

2-1 Ireland now, going into injury time. Robbie Brady with his second of the game from the penalty spot on 90 minutes.

[Closed Account]

Good win, hopefully Brady keeps up his scoring form.
Won't be long before he's a full international.

[red bellied]

Good win, hopefully Brady keeps up his scoring form.
Won't be long before he's a full international.

Thats true he was the best player on the pitch by a mile, won the penalty as well.

[Predator]

Not long back from the match. King sets up 4-2-3-1 and it worked. Quite a few things stood out to me; Both McLoughlin and McCarey had strangely dodgy moments in goal. Towell was a beast in the middle - he's a tireless Gattuso-type with a bit of skill. Connolly was much better in midfield than at right back. Brady was just outstanding. He started and finished the move for the first goal and won the penalty after a tremendously skillful touch from a goalkeeper kickout. He is very competent in the air and, importantly, works hard to track back for the team, driving forward on the counter. Clifford seemed like he was already in Dublin. Doran's work-rate was impressive.

If King was unsure between Canavan or Duffy to partner Keirnan for Hungary, he can be sure now. Canavan unfortunately had a bit of a nightmare - he almost scored an own goal and later kicked the ground, gifting possession to Austria outside the box - and it affected the defence. Duffy on the other hand had quite a solid half. He looked very calm on the ball and that confidence was evident in the Kiernan-Duffy partnership as the defence showed much more composure and organisation. He blocked a shot that was destined for the top corner with McCarey beaten and was a serious threat in the opposition box. White looked impressive, as did Gunning and Stevens did not look at all out of place in the back four. Oyebanjo was decent, but it was evident that he is playing at a lower level.

Ireland were always the better team and never looked like losing. The Austrian free leading to the goal was never a free, but what can you expect with IFA referees? :) I was pleased with the crowd and look forward to seeing youth games being staged all around Ireland, including, perhaps, The Brandywell.

[Sullivinho]

The buzz Brady is starting to generate is very encouraging.

[Predator]

Brady is a definite star in the making and his confidence is high at the moment. He (along with the likes of Duffy, say) had a big point to prove and he did so emphatically.

[kennedmc]

Not long back from the match. King sets up 4-2-3-1 and it worked. Quite a few things stood out to me; Both McLoughlin and McCarey had strangely dodgy moments in goal. Towell was a beast in the middle - he's a tireless Gattuso-type with a bit of skill. Connolly was much better in midfield than at right back. Brady was just outstanding. He started and finished the move for the first goal and won the penalty after a tremendously skillful touch from a goalkeeper kickout. He is very competent in the air and, importantly, works hard to track back for the team, driving forward on the counter. Clifford seemed like he was already in Dublin. Doran's work-rate was impressive.

If King was unsure between Canavan or Duffy to partner Keirnan for Hungary, he can be sure now. Canavan unfortunately had a bit of a nightmare - he almost scored an own goal and later kicked the ground, gifting possession to Austria outside the box - and it affected the defence. Duffy on the other hand had quite a solid half. He looked very calm on the ball and that confidence was evident in the Kiernan-Duffy partnership as the defence showed much more composure and organisation. He blocked a shot that was destined for the top corner with McCarey beaten and was a serious threat in the opposition box. White looked impressive, as did Gunning and Stevens did not look at all out of place in the back four. Oyebanjo was decent, but it was evident that he is playing at a lower level.

Ireland were always the better team and never looked like losing. The Austrian free leading to the goal was never a free, but what can you expect with IFA referees? :) I was pleased with the crowd and look forward to seeing youth games being staged all around Ireland, including, perhaps, The Brandywell.

good report - what do you mean by the Clifford comment?

Great to hear Brady doing well/ Saw him a few years ago for the u17s in Tallaght and wasn't impressed especially with his attitude. Maybe he's grown up abit

[Longshanks]

was at the game too. didnt know many of the team but heres my take on it. left winger No. 11 was good in the first half, left full No.3 seemed like a mouthy git, giving it loads to their winger. Brady was decent in the first half on the right side. The Austrian No. 8 was the standout player in the first half for me, a tall classy elegant player with a wonderful left foot. 2nd half No. 11 and Brady switched flanks and Brady burst into life, great attitude and work rate and no end of skill, although he butchered a 4 on 2 break on the edge of the Austrian box, he got a lucky break off a defender and got his shot away which the keeper parried, but he really should've played in 1 of 2 players before he tried to take on his man. He was really good for his first goal, attacked down the right flank towards the box, laid it off and continued his run into the box, great header a bit Tim Cahillesque. His second goal was a wonderful piece of skill, such a touch with his back to goal and his marker all over him, he plucked the goal keepers punt out of the air and turned all in one movement, to beat the defender all ends up, he was tackled from behind, borderline in the box. he tucked the penalty away. The Irish No. 2 had a very stellar 2nd half and won a lot of ball. The Austrian No. 8 got their goal from a freekick, the wall obscured my view of it, but he was their best player by a mile, apparently he is a 1st teamer for Stuttgart.

All in all a very enjoyable game, the late winner added to it and it was great value, meself and 2 kids for €9. looking forward to the Hungery game already but I believe its all ticket

[Longshanks]

was at the game too. didnt know many of the team but heres my take on it. left winger No. 11 was good in the first half, left full No.3 seemed like a mouthy git, giving it loads to their winger. Brady was decent in the first half on the right side. The Austrian No. 8 was the standout player in the first half for me, a tall classy elegant player with a wonderful left foot. 2nd half No. 11 and Brady switched flanks and Brady burst into life, great attitude and work rate and no end of skill, although he butchered a 4 on 2 break on the edge of the Austrian box, he got a lucky break off a defender and got his shot away which the keeper parried, but he really should've played in 1 of 2 players before he tried to take on his man. He was really good for his first goal, attacked down the right flank towards the box, laid it off and continued his run into the box, great header a bit Tim Cahillesque. His second goal was a wonderful piece of skill, such a touch with his back to goal and his marker all over him, he plucked the goal keepers punt out of the air and turned all in one movement, to beat the defender all ends up, he was tackled from behind, borderline in the box. he tucked the penalty away. The Irish No. 2 had a very stellar 2nd half and won a lot of ball. The Austrian No. 8 got their goal from a freekick, the wall obscured my view of it, but he was their best player by a mile, apparently he is a 1st teamer for Stuttgart.

All in all a very enjoyable game, the late winner added to it and it was great value, meself and 2 kids for €9. looking forward to the Hungery game already but I believe its all ticket

[Junior]

good report - what do you mean by the Clifford comment?

Presumably its just a reference to the fact that possibly his mind was elsewhere with his call up to the senior squad.

[Predator]

Yeah, I thought he looked like he was holding himself back a bit for the senior squad. Still played some decent passes though.

[Predator]

Squad announced: http://faireland.posterous.com/republic-of-ireland-under-21-squad-for-uefa-q

Ian McLoughlin MK Dons FC
Aaron McCarey Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Lanre Oyebanjo York City FC
Shane Duffy Everton FC
Gavin Gunning Dundee United FC
Rob Kiernan Wigan Athletic FC
Niall Canavan Scunthorpe United FC
Aidan White Leeds United FC
Richie Towell Celtic FC
Mark Connolly Bolton Wanderers FC
Adam Barton Preston North End FC
Conor Clifford Chelsea FC
James McCarthy Wigan Athletic FC
Jeff Hendrick Derby County FC
Aaron Doran Inverness CT FC
Robbie Brady Hull City FC (on loan from Manchester United FC)
Sean Scannell Crystal Palace FC
Joe Mason Cardiff City FC

[tetsujin1979]

Strong looking team, little weak up front though.

[Stuttgart88]

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

[IsMiseSean]

Rhys Murphy has been added to the squad after receiving clearance from FIFA according to the FAI twitter feed.

[tommy_c12000]

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

Don't think so, apparently King will have the lads Gunning for this one

[tommy_c12000]

Strong looking team, little weak up front though.

Little weak on the number front perhaps but not quality. Brady certainly can play up front and has looked really good with Hull this season. Scanell has got his season off to a flyer with 2 league goals and an assist already. Don't know much about Mason (but I hear he's a hard worker . . . Stutts u shouldn't have started me off!). And with Murphy just added to that squad that's 4 strikers. Think it's a really strong team, depending if everyone shows up of course