Republic of Ireland V Georgia - Sunday, 2nd June, 2013 - Friendly

[DannyInvincible]

First of all, what sort of time and day is a Sunday afternoon/early evening for an international game? I've been so busy of late, it only dawned on me last week that this game was actually on a Sunday.

Anyway, Dunne will be given game-time. Whether that'll be from the outset remains to be seen, but Trap has confirmed he'll definitely bring him on at some point if he's not in the starting line-up. Wilson, who's been suffering from a calf problem, is also going to be given a chance to prove his fitness for the Faroes game.

In what is surely a major shock, Whelan is set to be rested, whilst Randolph and Westwood are also likely to feature, according to RTÉ: http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0530/453700-dunne-set-for-georgia-return/

RTÉ also seem to think Hoolahan will be given the nod in midfield, but they may well be getting ahead of themselves; Trap was as ambiguous as ever in answering questions relating to Wes.


[Whelan's absence] will leave at least one vacancy in midfield with Trapattoni indicating he will make changes, and that could mean a rare opportunity for Norwich's Wes Hoolahan, who was among the unused substitutes at Wembley.

Many commentators have repeatedly bemoaned the manager's reluctance to give the 31-year-old a run in the team, but he revealed he is considering him as an option for this weekend.

Asked if he would be involved, Trapattoni said: "I have to think again. Probably, yes, probably.

"But we have to think again because we have also [Jeff] Hendrick. Whelan will have a rest because it's important for Whelan to have a rest before the Faroes at this moment. He has had a very tough season.

"But Wes could be, sure, one of the two midfielders. Could be."

[tricky_colour]

With Whelan it could be a case of you don't know what you've got till it's gone

Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got til it's gone
They dropped Glenn Whelan and put in a new midfield.

( I'm not ****ed enough to do the rest of the song!! :) )

Also I don't think Hoolahan usually plays in midfield, he normally plays in front of it behind he striker.

So you would have to drop Robbie or Long and then you could play Hendrick in midfield.

[DannyInvincible]

Also I don't think Hoolahan usually plays in midfield, he normally plays in front of it behind he striker.

True, but now you're talking modern football; Trap is not aware of such a role...

[paul_oshea]

I think Trap just does the could be stuff, to keep the media on side so no one starts creating agendas before games. He never has any intention really does he? Even if he did give him a run in Sweden!

[geysir]

Glenn needs his quality time and the game is on a Sunday.

[Stuttgart88]

Robbie Brady withdraws

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/0531/453854-brady-out-of-ireland-squad-for-faroes/

[Charlie Darwin]

Ah, that's annoying. Was looking forward to seeing him get a bit more game time.

[Stuttgart88]

With Whelan it could be a case of you don't know what you've got till it's goneGreen and McCarthy played in Stockholm and did really well.

[SkStu]

yeah but thats Sweden, this is Georgia.

[Stuttgart88]

Forget Georgia. Something Happens (with a good midfield).

[BonnieShels]

Forget Georgia. Something Happens (with a good midfield).

Take your parachute and jump out of here for that.

[Crosby87]

Just can't get excited about this one... I wish they were playing the state of Georgia rather than the Nation of Georgia.

[SkStu]

I wish they were playing with Georgia (Salpa)...

[Grafter]

Just can't get excited about this one... I wish they were playing the state of Georgia rather than the Nation of Georgia.

Cliff Richard is rehearsing for his world tour in Dublin at the mo... perhaps he could be invited to the match to entertain a la Wimbledon a few years ago;)

http://cdn3.independent.ie/entertainment/music/article29310106.ece/ALTERNATES/h342/NWS_20130531_EMU_017_27781517_I1.JPG

[Crosby87]

Had to google that one. Looks like the NY Jets head coach.
I was thinking more about Bonnie Shells first ever concert, a smokey night out with his friends sister Deb, at:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR13RTdD55Jy2uj9VIFvr4CttfoKfO6d STr4cco_O-Q7_IPq74z

[Closed Account]

Ireland starting XI v Georgia: Westwood , Wilson,
mcShane, R Keogh, Delaney, A Keogh, McCarthy,
Hoolahan, McClean, Cox, Long

[DeNiro]

Guys, any one know if tickets will be available outside the ground from ticketmaster or do they still do that?

[Stuttgart88]

Interesting line up. Anything could happen.

The way that back 4 reads it looks like Wilson at RB and Delaney at LB but I wouldn't be surprised if they lined up with McShane at RB, Wilson at LB and Keogh and Delaney in the middle.

What a shame Brady is injured. I like Andy Keogh but he's awful wide right.

[drummerboy]

I agree with Stutts, Trap is not doing Andy any favours if he is to play out wide.

[DannyInvincible]

Long is to captain us tomorrow.

[SwanVsDalton]

One of the journos indicating Trap saying the team to play the second half tomorrow will start against the Faroes. Suggested Hoolahan will start next Friday.

[Crosby87]

Just need to swap the last two names in the starting XI.

[IsMiseSean]

Suggested Hoolahan will start next Friday.

Sometimes I get the feeling Trap just tells the media what they want to hear. The lead up to Wembley was all about how we would possibly play 5 in midfield..

[BonnieShels]

Guys, any one know if tickets will be available outside the ground from ticketmaster or do they still do that?

The ticket office has been inside the Clyde Court Hotel for the last while.

[DeNiro]

Thanks Bonnieshels. Anyone selling a spare ticket please pm me. Thanks.

[Crosby87]

Is it sold out?

[SolitudeRed]

Is it sold out?

I very much doubt it like Had a look on the FAI site there for tickets and it looked like there were still lots available but only on the bottom two tiers so I assume thats the only part open for this match then? I might head down for this tomorrow I should be alright to get the tickets at that hotel beforehand I am assuming?

[Stuttgart88]

Easily I'd say.

[Crosby87]

That's my point why can't people just walk up to the ticket office then walk into the match.... why would Deniro need to arrange to get tickets? Not trying to pick just asking. There will be....plenty of tix available for this one no? why stress?

[DeNiro]

I had a season ticket/BB for years, but no longer do. I didn't know set-up in hotel but thanks for info.

[BonnieShels]

Or he could just want to take a ticket from someone who isn't going to use it rather than it go to waste.

[CraftyToePoke]

Does anyone have links to a likely stream for it please?

[DannyInvincible]

Try here: http://www.footballstreaming.info/streams/todays-links/index.html

These are all working:

http://www.mypremium.tv/stream/?id=1455&1362580387
http://www.cricfree.tv/sky-sports-2.php
http://www.coolsport.tv/stream1.html
http://tykestv.eu/streams/tykes/tykes-3/

[CraftyToePoke]

Spot on.
Appreciated, Danny

[Crosby87]

Are they wearing dark blue?

[DannyInvincible]

I forgot it was a bank holiday weekend in Ireland. Suppose the Sunday evening kick-off had something to do with that.

Sluggish enough start.

[tricky_colour]

Didn't know Dara O'Brian managed Georgia!!

Agreed it's a slow start.

[DannyInvincible]

Are they wearing dark blue?

That's right, Crosby. You see, the players are wearing what look like black kits, but if you look closely, you'll see that they're very, very, very, very, very, very, very dark blue.

[Crosby87]

Lots of empty seats.

[Crosby87]

Well your stream isnt very clear. :D Or i need glasses.

[Crosby87]

Zurab is bald.

[tricky_colour]

Good work form long but maybe shot too early, surely could have ran round the keeper?

[Yard of Pace]

That's right, Crosby. You see, the players are wearing what look like black kits, but if you look closely, you'll see that they're very, very, very, very, very, very, very dark blue.

Only Catholic priests wear genuine black, I believe...

[DannyInvincible]

Should be 1-0 up. Long should have finished that.

[Crosby87]

I cant believe he didnt score there. Long odds i guess.

[tricky_colour]

It's like watching a team of undertakers!! :D

[tricky_colour]

The day Ireland fielded 11 referees!!!

[Crosby87]

Did any of you guys see Silver Linings playbook? McShane looks exactly like that actor who plays the cop. He was also in Thin Red Line and the Romeo and Juliet with Leo Dicaprio. No who i mean?

[DannyInvincible]

No doubt about the straight red there. This goalkeeping debutant looks pretty hefty.

[Crosby87]

The Georgia coach has jeans on. Love it.