Scotland V Republic of Ireland - Friday, 14th November 2014 - Euro 2016 Qualifier

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Cunningham is currently picking up splinters on the Bristol City bench in League One.

Good to see Long picked. Even if its a 4-4-2, Long & Walters have the legs to support the midfield.

We will concede but its Keogh who is the liability, not Ward.

[passinginterest]

Suggestion seems to be Walters wide right with mcgeady in the free role behind Long.

[Closed Account]

Of course not. Hendrick and Gibson in the centre, McGeady and McClean on the wings.

Walters supposedly starting on the right with McGeady the free role. (source Tony ó D)

[Colbert Report]

So a 4-2-3-1 with Long up front on his own?

[gastric]

Like it.McGeady to scare the bejasus out of them!

[p2011]

Of course not. Hendrick and Gibson in the centre, McGeady and McClean on the wings.
I think you misunderstand the question a bit. Of couse Hendrick and Gibson are CM, but McGeady could well come inside behind a lone striker for a while and Long or Walters could easily move out to the wings. Could be a lot of switching during the game. Isn't necessarily the rigid 4-4-2 that it looks.

[Charlie Darwin]

Attack minded from O'Neill,
does that mean McGeady plays in the centre?
I think he'd have played centrally anyway for the same reasons as Germany. Having Long up there might help McGeady play a little higher up the pitch.

[p2011]

Ah, others just beat me too it.

McGeady wasn't great as a No. 10 v Germany, but we had none of the ball when he played there. Think he's well capable of causing havoc in the middle.

[swinfordfc]

Ah, others just beat me too it.

McGeady wasn't great as a No. 10 v Germany, but we had none of the ball when he played there. Think he's well capable of causing havoc in the middle.

We soon find out .........

[geysir]

O'Neill is coy about McGeady's central role.

[Charlie Darwin]

O'Neill is coy about McGeady's central role.
Cameraman was probably Scottish. Presumably he invited TOD back to his hotel room to explain.

[geysir]

I'm glad with Hendrick getting the nod, i thought MON would have been well pleased with his performance and attitude last time.
I hope he can still lift his game against this bunch.

[geysir]

Neil Lennon wearing an rte sport top, being interviewed by Tony O'D.

[passinginterest]

Two teams that have set ups more suited to counter attacking. A lot of games like this end up being very scrappy. I can see a late goal deciding it.

[dr_peepee]

With Keane and Whelan out that's close to a lot of peoples wish list of a first 11. Whelans absence scares me. Not because I particularly rate him, but because of all of those that do obviously value him for those tactical intricacies not obvious to me.
I Have a feeling this is gonna be a big night for Hendrick.

[Charlie Darwin]

I trust this is important enough to be within the rules. THREE shamrock emojis, no less.

@JackGrealish1 (https://twitter.com/JackGrealish1) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/JackGrealish1/status/533340234650763265)
What a massive game this is!!!! COYBIG https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f340.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f340.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v1/72x72/1f340.png

[geysir]

Lennon (if he has one) should be stripped of his irish passport.

[Charlie Darwin]

Brady praising Keogh's reading of the game. It's all going off without the calm, moderating influence of Gilesy.

[gastric]

I want MGeady in a central role as it adds unpredictability to our attack.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I'd read more into his turning down call ups then I would his propensity for emojis.

[geysir]

I want MGeady in a central role as it adds unpredictability to our attack.As long as he's unpredictably good.

[Charlie Darwin]

I'd read more into Grealish turning down call ups then I would for his propensity for emojis.
And that's why you'll never make it as an elite YBIG poster. You don't even go to away matches.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

An Ireland match in Scotland? I was never going to get a ticket with the demand for that. I'll be in Dublin for the Poland game with bells on.

[geysir]

Scots can't sing for sh'ite.
sounds like a load of out of tune drunks with a hundred cats wailing in the background.

[Charlie Darwin]

An Ireland match in Scotland? I was never going to get a ticket with the demand for that. I'll be in Dublin for the Poland game with bells on.
I was joking, relax :)

This Flower of Scotland isn't a patch on the one at the rugby matches, or Twigg of Scotland for that matter.

[Colbert Report]

Why did Ward head that ball out for a corner? There was nobody within ten yards of him. This guy is terrible.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Some great link up between Long and Walters there.

[tricky_colour]

Why did Ward head that ball out for a corner? There was nobody within ten yards of him. This guy is terrible.

better to be safe than sorry i guess, maybe he remembers and incident with mcshane and henry ;)

[Charlie Darwin]

Why did Ward head that ball out for a corner? There was nobody within ten yards of him. This guy is terrible.
Would you prefer if he turned around and had a look behind him?

[Colbert Report]

Looks like McGeady wide right

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

That's it. Pass it back when Hendrick is in acres of space and demanding the ball.

[Colbert Report]

Would you prefer if he turned around and had a look behind him?

No, I'd prefer him to have the awareness required of a player at this level to know that there wasn't anyone around him.

[Colbert Report]

I honestly think Forde has the longest kick out of any goalkeeper I've seen in all my years of watching football.

[tricky_colour]

I honestly think Forde has the longest kick out of any goalkeeper I've seen in all my years of watching football.

Long gets on the end of a long kick!

[Charlie Darwin]

No, I'd prefer him to have the awareness required of a player at this level to know that there wasn't anyone around him.
OK, well no full back in the world would have known there was nobody there.

Scotland aren't up to an awful lot. A bit quicker than us but that's it.

[Charlie Darwin]

@rorydonnelly92 (https://twitter.com/rorydonnelly92) 24m24 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/rorydonnelly92/status/533343810408169472)
Come on IRELAND

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Good man, Rory.

[rebelmusic]

stream lads?

[Colbert Report]

That was a dirty move by Hanley. Should be a straight red upon watching replays.

[Charlie Darwin]

That was a dirty move by Hanley. Should be a straight red upon watching replays.
Lucky the referee had a poor view of it. Long should be sticking as close as he can to get the guy sent off.

[thischarmingman]

stream lads?

http://www.rte.ie/sport/player/#!/live/41/

I take it you're not in Ireland? It's Ireland-only I think, so download Hola to set your location and watch it.

[Colbert Report]

Christ that was a full blooded challenge by Hendrick. I like his aggressiveness.

[geysir]

Hendrick got maximum value for that yellow card.

[geysir]

stream lads?
This one is strong and good quality
http://sportzhd.tv

[Colbert Report]

These guys are all over us

[Colbert Report]

Terrible corner. McClean should be banned from taking any set pieces.

[Irish_Praha]

http://www.vipleague.me/football/263851/3/scotland-vs-ireland-live-stream-online.html

I'm watchin this one.
Sky Sports 640kbs

A bit under pressure at the moment Hopefully get to half time without conceding and regroup.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

McGeady poor so far.

[shakermaker1982]

McGeady looks a bit rattled.

Need a bit more composure on the ball. Walters & Long working well together but can't just rely on lumping up to them.

[thischarmingman]

...and breath.