Kazakhstan V Republic of Ireland - Friday, 7th September 2012 - World Cup 2014 Q

[theworm2345]

http://www.coolsport.tv/stream4.php

[SkStu]

It seems to be just a jumble of vaguely accurate and inaccurate opinions with little evidence to back them up.

I was just going to post that it is very similar to a lot of the posts on here but you got there ahead of me!

[Charlie Darwin]

Yeah, that would be my only gripe with that article too.



I think the parts above are contradictory considering Robbie scored against Russia in that game. Also, to play the "big teams" card deliberately ignores his contribution to Ireland in the past year — he has scored quite a few important goals for us recently — his two goals versus Macedonia away, his goal versus Macedonia at home and his general performance versus Estonia in the play-off were all more recent than the Russia game, and were all critical to our Euro 2012 qualification.

He doesn't have any goals in 2012 admittedly, but virtually no-one does for Ireland at the minute (St. Ledger, Long and Cox have 1 each in 2012). His form for Ireland has been excellent up until 2012 (8 in 10 games in 2011, 4 in 8 in 2010) and he's scoring goals in the MLS at the moment, whatever that means. I'd still rather have him in the team than Long for the minute.
I assume the author meant the away game in Russia, which was a year ago yesterday, since he refers to the past year. You have to say, one goal from four games mentioned is not good going.

[SkStu]

Cox to do far better than anticipated with McCarthy running midfield.

*braces self for being proven horrifically wrong*

I have backed Cox to get on the scoresheet.

[Charlie Darwin]

Good shot from McCarthy, tried to bend it in the corner but a good save from the keeper. O'Shea and Walters both should have done better.

[theworm2345]

Good effort McCarthy

[SkStu]

For those of us in the US, the game is on GolTV

Attn: Colbert Report!

On GolTV in Canada too

[Maroon 7]

Set-pieces might come in handy here. The Kazakhs defended all 3 of those early corners terribly.

[tricky_colour]

Dam I paid for a stream and now I find there are a few free ones, it's really top quality though
pretty much as good as broadcast TV so I can't grumble. Not sure if the aspect ratio is correct though
players looking a little squat. (edit think I have sorted it out but I think maybe the TV in Kazakhstan maybe 4:3)

[eekers]

Half the fans that went to Poland aren't even watching this. FACT.

[SkStu]

It's been all Kazakh without any real threats. They've cut through us a few times. I think patience is going to be the key here.

[SwanVsDalton]

Pitch looks very quick, playing a bit of havoc with some of the passing.

[boovidge]

Come on lads we have a midfield ffs

[SkStu]

Good play between the Cox and Walters there.

Also nice to see the Kazakh fans enjoying themselves!

[theworm2345]

Come on lads we have a midfield ffs
Really? Since when?

[NeverFeltBetter]

In trouble now. Can't say the Kazakhs aren't worth it either, they've been playing decent enough.

[Diarmo]

Oh S**t.

[tricky_colour]

FFS!!!

[theworm2345]

Can't really say I'm surprised...

[SkStu]

Lolzz...

[SwanVsDalton]

Oh cripes. Another set piece. Ward gave away the free kick, but no replays so can't really evaluate what happened. It looked a very good header. Disaster.

[dancinpants]

Sweet mother of christ...

[Maroon 7]

Had a feeling this campaign would go the way of the McCarthy Euro 2004 one. Players look like they are suffering a hangover from the previous tournament.

[Charlie Darwin]

At least it's not 5-2...

[the 12 th man]

Dire so far,players look jaded.

[eekers]

Lolzz...

Similar reaction
The sooner we get knocked out in Qualifying the sooner we can get Trap out. I'd take McCarthy again at this stage.

[SkStu]

Oh cripes. Another set piece. Ward gave away the free kick, but no replays so can't really evaluate what happened. It looked a very good header. Disaster.

It was a super header.

[Diarmo]

Good Save(s) from Westwood there.

[the 12 th man]

At least it's not 5-2...

Not yet anyhow...

[SkStu]

They're destroying us now!

[Charlie Darwin]

Could have sworn I just saw St Ledger pass the ball to both McCarthy AND Whelan within the space of a few seconds. Trap's revolution is taking hold!

[tricky_colour]

Time to get Green on.

[SkStu]

Think I'll get some green going here too...

[SkStu]

Oh, we're playing 4-4-2 by the way.

[dancinpants]

Lucky not to be further behind.

[tetsujin1979]

45 minutes to save his job?

[theworm2345]

At least it's not 5-2...
Not yet anyhow...

Don't be daft...we won't get 2

[NeverFeltBetter]

Can't wait to play Germany!

Ronnie Whelan savaging the team right now. "Long ball and hope".

[tricky_colour]

http://cdn01.dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/borat-swimsuit-251x300.jpg

[Colbert Report]

In fairness to Trap, this long ball thing works even though it is dire stuff to watch. The ball has broken for us a few times, the law of average says keep it up and we'll get a couple here in the second half.

[Charlie Darwin]

Which Messiah should we bring on now, McClean or Long? Coleman?

[Noelys Guitar]

Total shambles. And it didn't just come out of the blue. We can still save this game but I have a horrible feeling Keogh is going to come on instead of Long. I would get Whelan off immediately and bring on Meyler. Keane off immediately and bring on Long. Oh and drop the two chancers off in Rome on the way back.

[backstothewall]

I'm watching this while trying to entertain my 8 month old daughter, which is distracting my attention somewhat, but I haven't even been able to work out what formation this is

[boovidge]

I'll support anyone in a green shirt but Ward is so limited it's unreal. He genuinely seems frightened to have the ball. All he's done is hoof. What is it with Trap's insistance in playing strikers on the wing? Cox has barely seen the ball and when he has, has not been able to do anything with it.

[TrapAPony]

Pure and utter rubbish. Disgusting display. Keogh and McShane on please Trapattoni:rolleyes:

[Charlie Darwin]

I'm watching this while trying to entertain my 8 month old daughter, which is distracting my attention somewhat, but I haven't even been able to work out what formation this is
If you want her to stay entertained keep her facing away from the screen.

[eekers]

How apt it the facepalm logo.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01648/2014-brazil-world-_1648603i.jpg

[Colbert Report]

McGeady is doing quite well I think, he's double marked every time he gets the ball at this feet, and he's still creating down the left wing. Reminds me of Duff circa 2004 when he was in his prime for us. He just needs to put in one or two low crosses and have a striker give it a little tappy-tap into the back of the ol' onion bag.

[third policeman]

In fairness to Trap...... .

In fairness to Irish football this clueless old buffer should stop swindling the FAI out of a fortune and get his coat now.

[the doc]

Relax, they scored from a set piece, it happens!

Mr Trapattoni knows what he's doing, so get off his back.

In Trapp we trust!