Denmark V Republic of Ireland - Copenhagen - 7th June 2019 - Euro 2020 Qualifier

[Stuttgart88]

For once I actually think central mid isn’t our most pressing problem. I think all 3 of Hourihane, Hendrick and Whelan seem to have rediscovered some confidence and purpose under Mick. Hourihane said something like “I now know what my role is” in Tuesday’s papers! I’d say given the resources available Cullen may well see some game time tomorrow. There’ll be a lot of miles run by our guys.

[Diggs246]

There is one prevailing fear, both Hourihane and Hendrick know how to disappear if they do that, we are in hot water baby

[irishfan86]

There is one prevailing fear, both Hourihane and Hendrick know how to disappear if they do that, we are in hot water baby

Hendrick has proven he can be a difference maker at major tournaments and Hourihane has played a key role in his club's promotion to the Premier League. Both have an eye for goal. Assuming they have a holding midfielder behind them (Whelan), or Hourihane is deployed in a holding role with clear instructions, I think we'll be OK. But while Mick played the two together against Gibraltar I don't think he'd ever put those two in a two man midfield against a proper team -- and that was part of the problem before IMO.

Trying to think positively here!

[elatedscum]

For once I actually think central mid isn’t our most pressing problem. I think all 3 of Hourihane, Hendrick and Whelan seem to have rediscovered some confidence and purpose under Mick. Hourihane said something like “I now know what my role is” in Tuesday’s papers! I’d say given the resources available Cullen may well see some game time tomorrow. There’ll be a lot of miles run by our guys.

Optimistically, you're right and we see all three do well (as they did against Georgia).

A negative take would be, you have Glen Whelan who is 35 years old, who was criminally at fault for the Villa - West Brom goal in the playoff semi and isn't able to cut it at this level, least of all against Eriksson and at this age is an accident waiting to happen. Then you have Hourihane who despite his club form has had just one good game at international level. And then you've got Hendrick who hasn't played well for Ireland since Euro 16. And your only option from the bench is Josh Cullen who has yet to make his international debut...

It'll probably be somewhere between the two.

As for the rest of the side (assuming the same starting 11), you have a good keeper, 4 good centre halves, 2 good fullbacks with Doherty on the bench - and in terms of a front three, there are plenty of options with Robinson, Maguire, O'Dowda and Hogan all exciting options to replace McGoldrick, Brady and McClean. To be honest, just one more player and I'd feel more confident in terms of midfield, you're only a pre-game warm up injury or early injury away from things looking very patchy.

I was at all of the home U21 qualifiers in the last campaign and Rice obviously stood out a mile, apart from that, none of Cullen, Manning, Kinsella or Charsley looked the finished article. They all had good games and good moments and I wouldn't write off any of them, but until I've seen him do it, I'd think Cullen playing against Denmark would be a big step-up to make...

[geysir]

In the scheme of things with Denmark grabbing a draw in Switzerland, it puts some deal of pressure on us to get a point. I see Denmark's manager did not consider that his players were disrespecting the Irish lads with their disparaging comments, perhaps thought we were fair game for them.
It's unusual for the top players in one team to be so upfront with their arrogance before a game, regardless of the gulf in class between said teams. And it's not as if Denmark are blazing a technically gifted trail in European football, currently they're 2nd division.

[DeLorean]

In the scheme of things with Denmark grabbing a draw in Switzerland, it puts some deal of pressure on us to get a point.

Yeah, some people saw a draw in that game as a good result for us but I was annoyed to be honest, not as bad but reminded me of when Sweden came from four goals down to draw in Berlin. The jackpot would have been one of Switz/Den getting six points from those two matches. That was always unlikely though and I suppose the worst case scenario would've been one win each, which at least can't happen now.

[geysir]

Mick on occasion throws in a curve ball into the team selection or carry some subterfuge scenario in the days leading up (with questionable effect on the day), not quite on the same level as the Allies' dummy preparations to land on Calais on DDay.
If he were to do something for this game, perhaps Brady is dispensable and we could see a return of the Matt and Seamus duo on the right side.

[boysingreen]

Is there any website to reliably watch Ireland matches on-demand, after they air? Not always realistic to watch live when you’re living in different time zones.

For a competitive European game that’s getting a decent amount of broadcast coverage, this site is prob the best I’ve found, but not a sure bet by any stretch. As ireland games go though, I’d say a decent chance (50/50) this one may make cut there:

https://hdmatches.com/

[Real ale Madrid]

Is there any website to reliably watch Ireland matches on-demand, after they air? Not always realistic to watch live when you’re living in different time zones.

For a competitive European game that’s getting a decent amount of broadcast coverage, this site is prob the best I’ve found, but not a sure bet by any stretch. As ireland games go though, I’d say a decent chance (50/50) this one may make cut there:

https://hdmatches.com/

Game v Denmark tonight is on ESPN News if you are in NYC - you chould check the ESPN3 and ESPN+ packages - the Euro qualifiers could be on demand on those platforms. Sub is about $5-$10 per month.

[tetsujin1979]

Football highlights on reddit usually has links to full games: https://www.reddit.com/r/footballhighlights

[boysingreen]

Great shout - thanks!

I have an ESPN+ subscription, and they do show the odd Euro qualifier. I checked it before you mentioned, but it’s on ESPNews, not ESPN+, so I thought I was out of luck. However, I discovered that if I log-in with my brother’s cable TV info, I can access ESPNews content on demand as well. Happy days.

[boysingreen]

Reddit is another great shout. Know they’re the go-to for live streams, but never poked around for full replays. Will def check out. Cheers.

[paul_oshea]

In the scheme of things with Denmark grabbing a draw in Switzerland, it puts some deal of pressure on us to get a point. I see Denmark's manager did not consider that his players were disrespecting the Irish lads with their disparaging comments, perhaps thought we were fair game for them.
It's unusual for the top players in one team to be so upfront with their arrogance before a game, regardless of the gulf in class between said teams. And it's not as if Denmark are blazing a technically gifted trail in European football, currently they're 2nd division.

Ya this annoys me, their arrogance you had mortensen or whatever his name is, I dont know cos I'm not familiar cos he plays with some championship team saying how you can change the manager but not the players. full strength Irish team and given the strength of the premier league there really isn't that much difference, Eriksen excepted. But that's Scandanavians to a T, overplaying themselves all the time. And the Danish are the worst offenders.

The only one bar Eriksen who worried me in all the games I saw live was sisto as his running off the ball was causing us all sorts of problems and freeing up space for others. And hes not in the squad this time around.

Keep Eriksen quiet; keep Denmark quiet. We can hopefully grab a score draw.

[Diggs246]

If we did win. They would have an awful lot of catching up to do

[Fixer82]

Any line ups yet?

[Fixer82]

According to LiveScore app, Doherty starts on the right

[SkStu]

According to LiveScore app, Doherty starts on the right

He’s on the bench.

[SkStu]

https://twitter.com/faireland/status/1137048145857261569?s=21

Same as team v Georgia as far as I can recall.

[Olé Olé]

Thought O'Dowda or Robinson would be worthy of a spot on one of the flanks based on the Georgia game. Brady was unfit against Georgia but hasn't been playing much. The role didn't appear to suit McClean against Georgia.

[geysir]

Nicely fired up for this game, so far in the opening minutes

[shakermaker1982]

Decent start. Not sitting back too much.

[centre mid]

McClean is brain dead

[Fixer82]

What the hell is up with McClean’s hair?

Not sure why you think he’s brain dead. Hasn’t done much wrong so far

[shakermaker1982]

Need more from our midfield 3. They are starting to find space and all 3 are getting caught out.

[passinginterest]

Bit hit and miss so far. Some positives and Duffy should have scored. A few spaces for Braithwaite in midfield, possible due to concentrating efforts on tracking Eriksen, could argue it’s a worthwhile risk so far because Eriksen hasn’t looked too dangerous and Braithwaite has butchered it every time.

[geysir]

Poulsen manages to find a pocket of space in what’s called the hole, though he hasnt managed much. So far so good, Duffy and Keogh are on a mission.

[tommy_c12000]

Solid first half performance. Defence have been excellent, Stevens looks good hopefully he will play regularly in prem league. Center midfield highly concerning. Hourihane certainly is a luxury and need a good holding midfielder alongside, whelan is finished but can’t question his effort, Hendrick is being Hendrick. Brady hasn’t done much. McClean is simply not up to scratch. McG apart from a couple of heavy touches has done what we need him to do, be a handful. Long is being missed here

[TrapAPony]

We are doing ok so far but offering next to nothing from the wingers and up front. Would like to see an appearance from O'Dowda or Robinson to freshen it up a bit.

[tommy_c12000]

Agree, just trying to stay positive on McGoldrick! I don’t fancy him at all. Long a loss

[centre mid]

Far too open at the moment. Gifting up chances.

[tommy_c12000]

Somehow still 0-0. Need whelan off, Cullen our only option, so be it.

[pineapple stu]

Denmark flying ahead here on points. If they start getting shots on target, we could be in trouble

[tommy_c12000]

Alan Judge, ok....

[tricky_colour]

https://www.vipleague.bz/denmark-vs-ireland-streaming-link-1

working link

[tommy_c12000]

Denmark deserve it. How many midfield runners haven’t been tracked tonight?

[shakermaker1982]

This is no better than the last year of MO’N!!

[pineapple stu]

This is no better than the last year of MO’N!!
Exactly what I waa thinking

[shakermaker1982]

Why won’t he hook Whelan, Hendrick etc?

[Olé Olé]

Exactly what I waa thinking
Same. Really same.

[tommy_c12000]

Villa reject, sheff utd bit part player on to save the day. Our young players can’t mature quick enough

[centre mid]

Hard to work what our midfield is set up to actually do. Not tracking runners or giving much support in attack.

[centre mid]

Yerrrsssssss

[tommy_c12000]

Come on!!!! Get in!!!!!! Duffy u legend!!!

[shakermaker1982]

Great ball by Judge and headed in by our MOM by a million miles

[centre mid]

Good shift from McGoldrick.

[the 12 th man]

Towering header/performance by the big man tonight.

[The Fly]

Wooooooooooooo!

[centre mid]

Really good point. Denmark weren't great and we looked shakey at times. Duffy immense throughout. We desperately need a decent midfielder soon.

[shakermaker1982]

Got away with that one but a good point.

Duffy immense.

Same old issues apply though. We need to find a good DM (with mobility).

[liamoo11]

Got away with that one but a good point.

Duffy immense.

Same old issues apply though. We need to find a good DM (with mobility).

Yeah Whelan awful how many times did he let lads run at the back four. A fit McCarthy vital