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DannyInvincible
22/03/2013, 5:36 PM
Is Walters on the wing then?...
SkStu
22/03/2013, 5:38 PM
Presume so Danny. Though I thought trap said Keogh was the contingency. I really do give up.
shakermaker1982
22/03/2013, 5:40 PM
The Trap is playing mind games. I like it.
peadar1987
22/03/2013, 5:48 PM
Am I the only person who think that, in spite of Trap's other lunacy, this kind of makes sense? You lose a defensive player, replace him with a more attacking one, so you have to sacrifice a bit of creativity in the midfield in order to shield your back 4. Perhaps he could have handled the situation better, and it's definitely unfortunate after his remarks about not fully trusting Brady, but it's not even in the top 50 inexplicable decisions Trap has made since taking over
punkrocket
22/03/2013, 5:52 PM
Any good streams for the match around?
NeverFeltBetter
22/03/2013, 5:53 PM
Will wait and see where exactly he plays. Trap did put Cox on the wing in the Euro's though, so wouldn't surprise me.
geysir
22/03/2013, 5:56 PM
I'm a proud Icelander after this evening's victory away to Slovenia. Will I be a proud Irishman later?
There's life left in Lars Lagerback, he's a canny strategist, wouldn't be a bad choice after Trap.
the doc
22/03/2013, 5:57 PM
You know what?

With all these last minute disruptions and changes, I wouldn't bet against us going on to win this game tonight.

Come on lads
SkStu
22/03/2013, 6:08 PM
Am I the only person who think that, in spite of Trap's other lunacy, this kind of makes sense? You lose a defensive player, replace him with a more attacking one, so you have to sacrifice a bit of creativity in the midfield in order to shield your back 4. Perhaps he could have handled the situation better, and it's definitely unfortunate after his remarks about not fully trusting Brady, but it's not even in the top 50 inexplicable decisions Trap has made since taking over

It might make sense, it's the management skills I'm questioning. McCarthy wasn't as good as Whelan yesterday now Trap is relying on him. Brady has been embarrassed twice in 24 hours! Keogh went from Brady's back up to Walters' understudy...hmmmmmmmmmm...........

Ireland to win 3-0. ;)
backstothewall
22/03/2013, 6:09 PM
My reading is that with Trap losing the experience of Whelan in midfield, he doesn't want to risk a midfield with less than 40 caps between them in a crucial away tie. Walter has a few more caps and a lot more experience than Brady.

As peader says, it's not completely mad
peadar1987
22/03/2013, 6:27 PM
It might make sense, it's the management skills I'm questioning. McCarthy wasn't as good as Whelan yesterday now Trap is relying on him. Brady has been embarrassed twice in 24 hours! Keogh went from Brady's back up to Walters' understudy...hmmmmmmmmmm...........

Ireland to win 3-0. ;)

I wouldn't argue with you there. I don't think Trap should even try and justify his team selections. If he'd stayed quiet, he'd have had people think he was a mad old fool who didn't know what he was doing. Now he's aggravated at least three of his squad and people think he's a mad old fool who doesn't know what he's doing.

My personal view is that his English isn't good enough to express what he actually means in a tactful way, and he'd be better off simply telling people he's the manager, he makes the decisions, and then dealing with any fallout this might have with the players behind closed doors.
fionnsci
22/03/2013, 6:43 PM
I'll eat my mickey if that singer speaks Irish.
geysir
22/03/2013, 6:46 PM
I'll eat my mickey if that singer speaks Irish.

Your mickey is safe.
That was Micklow Irish.
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 6:47 PM
Any good streams for the match around?

one here http://www.coolsport.tv/stream5.html

there should be others
shakermaker1982
22/03/2013, 6:52 PM
Good start, keeping the ball for more than 3 passes a big plus.
SwanVsDalton
22/03/2013, 6:59 PM
Shane :( Shoulda been 1-0.
shakermaker1982
22/03/2013, 6:59 PM
McCarthy can pass forward Trap.

Long should have hit the target there.
Tipp Townie
22/03/2013, 6:59 PM
one here http://www.coolsport.tv/stream5.html

there should be others

ta; but i know very little about techy stuff, and these streams terrify me. Its saying my system doesnt support the video file and it wants me to get a plug in. Safe??

i used to be able to get free streams no probs with no add-ons but havent seen one for ages
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:00 PM
yes a goods start we are right in the game.

unfortunately the commentary on the stream i posted is lagging the pictures which is a bit annoying but better than the other way around
video quality is not great either
boovidge
22/03/2013, 7:03 PM
We're actually passing it! We actually look like a decent enough side!
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:04 PM
ta; but i know very little about techy stuff, and these streams terrify me. Its saying my system doesnt support the video file and it wants me to get a plug in. Safe??

i used to be able to get free streams no probs with no add-ons but havent seen one for ages


dont download anything!!

just click the x and it goes away

they are just adverts, click the x and then you can watch with no down load
SwanVsDalton
22/03/2013, 7:04 PM
Awful pass from McCarthy. Another great chance goes begging. We're doing really well so far though *kicks wood*
peadar1987
22/03/2013, 7:05 PM
ta; but i know very little about techy stuff, and these streams terrify me. Its saying my system doesnt support the video file and it wants me to get a plug in. Safe??

i used to be able to get free streams no probs with no add-ons but havent seen one for ages

No, don't do it, download flash player from the adobe website if you don't have it. Anything else is probably malware!

I'm on http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/176268/2/watch-sweden-vs-ireland.html and it seems okay
peadar1987
22/03/2013, 7:06 PM
Best I've seen Ireland play in ages actually, this 20 mins
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:06 PM
we are doin ok odd on ireland dropped to 4-1 and sweden lenghtened

i backed ireland at 7-1, u wont get that now!!

I can cash in my £1 bet for £1.20 now but I will 'let it ride'!! :D
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:09 PM
we are looking good, good shape playing as a team not dis jointed - fingers crossed
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:10 PM
good save - first bit of danger i've see
SkStu
22/03/2013, 7:10 PM
So far, so good.
peadar1987
22/03/2013, 7:11 PM
I wonder are the Irish contingent actually making that much more noise, or is the mic just right next to the away section?!
SkStu
22/03/2013, 7:12 PM
11 mins in on goltv... Is that right?
peadar1987
22/03/2013, 7:13 PM
24 on http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/176268/2/watch-sweden-vs-ireland.html . Scary moment just there, but well done from Forde
BonnieShels
22/03/2013, 7:15 PM
27 here
SkStu
22/03/2013, 7:17 PM
Okay. Delay on here then... I'll have to avoid this thread...
Tipp Townie
22/03/2013, 7:19 PM
Tricky / Peadar - thanks loads for the tips

Peadar's stream is working well for me at the mo
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:19 PM
11 mins in on goltv... Is that right?

seems a bit delayed, what is that? a free stream?

the commentary is out of sync on mine but OK apart from that
SkStu
22/03/2013, 7:21 PM
It's a canadian tv station.
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:27 PM
corner:)
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:29 PM
green booked but i like his aggression needs to be careful now though, trap might want to sub him now
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:33 PM
Looks like we will get to half time without conceding
shakermaker1982
22/03/2013, 7:34 PM
McClean needs to stop taking the corners....
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:35 PM
Well far better than the disaster most expected!
patrickccfc
22/03/2013, 7:35 PM
yeah that was a terrible corner.. happy enough so far could even be a goal up
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:35 PM
McClean needs to stop taking the corners....


yes he seems to be erratic hit and miss and that was a miss
Noelys Guitar
22/03/2013, 7:37 PM
Both teams will get 3 to 4 good chances in the second half and I hope we take one of ours. Happy enough with that first half performance. Everyone doing their jobs with just a few shaky moments.
shakermaker1982
22/03/2013, 7:39 PM
surely needed an inswinger from that side as well?
geysir
22/03/2013, 7:40 PM
Maybe it's my nerves but they look to be more dangerous with the ball in front of our goal.
Otherwise no complaints, as good as ANY Irish team performance away from home against a good team.
SwanVsDalton
22/03/2013, 7:42 PM
Well far better than the disaster most expected!

Best first 45 since Paris for me. First 20 was outstanding. Robbie's dropping deep has been really effective, has allowed McCarthy and Green to press high as soon as the Swedes cross half-way. That aligned with Wilson and Coleman roaming forward has been great.

That Long chance should've hit the target and besides that we've created plenty of space in behind (McClean's cut out cross, McCarthy's poor pass for McClean etc).

It's been refreshingly good at times.

Cue second half disaster.
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:43 PM
Should have let Coleman take it but it's the wrong side for him I guess but his delivery is usually pretty good.
Some of McClean's deliverys leave a lotto be desired.
geysir
22/03/2013, 7:48 PM
Some of McClean's deliverys leave a lotto be desired.
He's having a good game and his cross to the foot of Keane was inch perfect.
tricky_colour
22/03/2013, 7:48 PM
Maybe it's my nerves but they look to be more dangerous with the ball in front of our goal.
Otherwise no complaints, as good as ANY Irish team performance away from home against a good team.

Yes it's been much better, they have had a few chances too, but at time we have looked like we can
play football, something which is not always the case.
Mind you Sweden had a much better 2nd half v Germany, hope we have not run ourselves into the
ground.


Danger might be we sit back and settle for a draw, I don't think that will work.