Republic of Ireland V Belgium - Saturday, 23rd March 2024 - Friendly

[seanfhear]

He's only half hurtHalf-Man !

[pineapple stu]

Half biscuit?

[seanfhear]

Half biscuit?See biscuit, Eat biscuit !

[texidub]

Half biscuit?

"1, 2, 3, 4... John O'Shea knows the score.... Jack gave us life"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozJjstZ9TiM

[John83]

The prospect of Szmodics and Ferguson up front is very exciting... Johnston feeding the pair on one side and Ogbene causing trouble on the other.
That's crying out to be tried all right. I think we might struggle to find the combination of midfielders and full backs to make it work against good teams though.

Someone called for Ogbene at right wing back, where he's been playing at least some of the time for Luton. That might make sense, especially as it gives us a third body at centre half.

[Jd2793]

the more you look at the midfield options the worse they look!! god above.

[texidub]

That's crying out to be tried all right. I think we might struggle to find the combination of midfielders and full backs to make it work against good teams though.

Someone called for Ogbene at right wing back, where he's been playing at least some of the time for Luton. That might make sense, especially as it gives us a third body at centre half.

Ogbene is way more convincing going forward than he is defending (although the France game showed he can do both). He has to play though. Formations are beyond my pay grade but I'm warming to the idea of trying Collins as a defensive midfielder with strict instructions to only beat one player/line before releasing the ball and focusing on defensive duties. Not sure what impact if any that would have on Ogbene's position though...

[Eirambler]

For me Collins is having enough issues learning his main position right now without lumbering him with a new one.

The smartest thing we can do right now is deal with our midfield weakness by packing it out i.e. put two holding mids in front of the defence to take the pressure off Cullen. I still think he's a good player, he's just been let down a bit by his manager(s) by not being supported enough in the part of the field he plays in. I'd be putting Smallbone or Knight alongside him with an instruction to be more of a box to box midfielder than Cullen, but also to drop back alongside him to help protect the defence when we're out of possession.

This would also give us the option to switch to a back four, though you could do it through keeping a back 3/5 also if you wanted to.

[ifk101]

I think we have better options there. Keane the obvious one up front, and plenty of options at centre-back, even if Egan and Duffy are injured.

I don't. Omobamidele is comfortable on the ball, has a turn of pace, is playing in the Premiership, and looks at ease at this level. Obafemi has lost his way recently but we know he is capable of scoring at this level - the goal against Armenia being particularly impressive. I personally don't think Keane is good enough but regardless he doesn't have that explosive burst Obafemi has and arguably is too similar in style to others picked in the forward positions. Ideally the squad picked should be complementary with each individual offering something different.


Manning as you say isn't without his critics (defensively) at Southampton and has been dropped once or twice, but I still think he has to be in there if we're going to address the wing-back issue. To still have Brady/Coleman/O'Dowda as our options is a worry. (Wouldn't fancy Scales there either, though that's a legacy from seeing him there at UCD and seeing he was much better in the centre). No MacNulty either - maybe not a massive surprise, but worth flagging as he has to be in the mix you'd have thought.

The LB/LWB position has long been a problem position and doesn't look like it will be resolved soon - but my feeling is reverting to a flat 4 will help shore up that weakness. I'd have gone for Manning ahead of Brady (although sounds like O'Shea would have too if Manning wasn't half injured).


And even Azaz, though as SkStu has noted he hasn't had a huge impact at Boro and has been dropped the past few games.

Haven't seen enough of Azaz but a bit too hot and cold for my liking from what I have seen. Has a tendency to do the hard things well, but can be sloppy on stuff that should be relatively simple for his ability.

[Stuttgart88]

There's some serious pace in this team/squad if we can harness it: Festy, Obafemi, Ogbene. I wouldn't have Obafemi as a starter and I quite like the idea of Ogbene wide right in a 433, though consensus seems to be he has to play RWB.

Is Mikey J a nailed on starter on current form?

How do we accomodate Ferguson and Szmodics (and maybe less so Idah)? 3-5-2? Is Ferguson's lack of form favouring Idah?

[zero]

this is the type of thing i have been thinking about if we go with a back 4

baz/kells
doherty collins o'shea scales
cullen knight
ogbene szmodics johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

in a 5-3-2 it becomes more difficult to fit in the attacking/form players (i.e. szmodics, ogbene and johnston).

baz/kells
doherty collins obam o'shea scales
ogbene cullen knight
szmodics/smallbone/johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

I think reverting to a back 4 might make sense though the opposition is pretty decent. It may be the case that O'Shea is better suited to LB than scales at this point?

[Jd2793]

this is the type of thing i have been thinking about if we go with a back 4

baz/kells
doherty collins o'shea scales
cullen knight
ogbene szmodics johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

in a 5-3-2 it becomes more difficult to fit in the attacking/form players (i.e. szmodics, ogbene and johnston).

baz/kells
doherty collins obam o'shea scales
ogbene cullen knight
szmodics/smallbone/johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

I think reverting to a back 4 might make sense though the opposition is pretty decent. It may be the case that O'Shea is better suited to LB than scales at this point?

oshea over scales all day for me. also a midfield of cullen knight szmodics will get easily overrun IMO. only way i see szmodics starting is if hes off the striker in a 3-5-2. could be well off though.

[Eirambler]

I don't think we'll be considering Szmodics as a midfielder, going up front has been the making of him. Can he lead the line in a 4-3-3/4-5-1 is probably a relevant question that we might hopefully get an answer to over the next few months.

[JR89]

this is the type of thing i have been thinking about if we go with a back 4

baz/kells
doherty collins o'shea scales
cullen knight
ogbene szmodics johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

in a 5-3-2 it becomes more difficult to fit in the attacking/form players (i.e. szmodics, ogbene and johnston).

baz/kells
doherty collins obam o'shea scales
ogbene cullen knight
szmodics/smallbone/johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

I think reverting to a back 4 might make sense though the opposition is pretty decent. It may be the case that O'Shea is better suited to LB than scales at this point?

Think O'Shea is better suited to LB than Scales. While Scales impressed at LWB with Rovers playing LB for us would be like playing LB for Finn Harps rather than Rovers. Also wouldn't be a fan of Doherty at RB but Coleman isn't getting minutes and O'Shea would already be playing LB. It is where we are given our poor options at FB. Collins too has played there when he broke into senior football. Do a Man City and play with four CBs in defence.

.....................Keeper
Doherty Collins Scales O'Shea
..........Midfielder Cullen
....Ogbene Szmodics Johnston
..................Ferguson

.........................Keeper
.............O'Shea Collins Scales
Ebosele Midfielder Cullen Ogbene
..............Midfielder Szmodics
.......................Ferguson

Not 100% sure who I would want supporting Cullen in that midfield two and for the 3421 I think you could choose between Knight, Johnston, and Azaz as the other attacking midfielder depending on how you want the team to set up.

I would go with Ebosele and Ogbene if we're playing WBs to give us pace out wide to pose a threat.

[zero]

I don't think we'll be considering Szmodics as a midfielder, going up front has been the making of him. Can he lead the line in a 4-3-3/4-5-1 is probably a relevant question that we might hopefully get an answer to over the next few months.

Yeah I would see him as the furthest forward midfielder / playing off Ferguson/Idah. I don't know if he could lead the line - he is only 5'6" so I think he would need a physical presence to play off.

[texidub]

Is Mikey J a nailed on starter on current form? Is Ferguson's lack of form favouring Idah?

Yes and no :)

We need a player (or 2... or 11) with the intelligence and confidence to try different things. He is that player for now.

I started watching Brighton when Evan came through... they have really gone off the boil since Mitoma got injured. Ferguson wasn't great last night, but still held up the ball well a few times and got his passes away. With the right service (see MJ above) he still has the ability to cause trouble. For the friendlies, I'd give Idah some time in recognition of his past contributions and current form.

[JR89]

I don't think we'll be considering Szmodics as a midfielder, going up front has been the making of him. Can he lead the line in a 4-3-3/4-5-1 is probably a relevant question that we might hopefully get an answer to over the next few months.

For us I doubt it because we play a different style to Blackburn. They can actually provide decent service into their forwards. Big issue for them is keeping the ball out of their own net.

Think if we want Szmodics to play at his best in a green shirt it's gotta be playing a bit deeper supporting a CF rather than being the one leading the line. Even for Blackburn he normally plays behind a CF and when they had no recognised CF fit their front four was somewhat interchangeable that Szmodics could move around so he constantly wasn't the one leading the line doing the grunt work.

[Demesne Lad]

With Burnley, Brentford, Luton, Notts Forest and 22 Championship clubs playing tomorrow, let's wait and see who are actually available for the two friendlies.

[Stuttgart88]

It may be the case that O'Shea is better suited to LB than scales at this point?I'm a fan of Scales but 100% only if he's a left sided CB

[Stuttgart88]

Dan McDonnell's weekly newsletter says Hodge & Moran to join squad for Swiss game. Sorry if already mentioned.

[Snapshot]

I don't. Omobamidele is comfortable on the ball, has a turn of pace, is playing in the Premiership, and looks at ease at this level. Obafemi has lost his way recently but we know he is capable of scoring at this level - the goal against Armenia being particularly impressive. I personally don't think Keane is good enough but regardless he doesn't have that explosive burst Obafemi has and arguably is too similar in style to others picked in the forward positions. Ideally the squad picked should be complementary with each individual offering something different.

You're entitled to the emboldened opinion but it's fundamentally unfair. Will Keane has 60-plus goals (Championship 21 + L1 38 + cups) over current and past three seasons, and consistently does what's asked of him - he scores goals. Kenny gave him but minutes over five caps while indulging his failed pet projects like Parrot and Idah. The emergence of Ferguson and the current exploits of Ogbene and especially Szmodics have changed the forward landscape somewhat but Keane's value should not be so summarily dismissed.

[texidub]

The emergence of Ferguson and the current exploits of Ogbene and especially Szmodics have changed the forward landscape somewhat but Keane's value should not be so summarily dismissed.

Agree. He may be a victim of bad timing and he did look like a bit of a lump in previous appearances, but if Szmodics is in the picture for his goal scoring exploits, Keane has to be there or thereabouts too.

[pineapple stu]

I think there's a valid point for all that that Obafemi does offer something different whereas Keane may be a less effective Szmodics - yet I'd rather Obafemi delivered something different rather than just offered it. I'm not convinced he's earned his place in the squad.

Omobamidele has had his problems with Forest - he's cost them goals in two recent matches (and cost us a goal v New Zealand too). It's good to see him getting game time after a year on the bench but I think he's still quite rusty. Maybe he wouldn't be in the squad if Egan/Duffy/Lenihan were fit. O'Brien in is good - but I think I'd rather have one of McGuinness/McNally/Dunne/McLoughlin (whoever's on best form/getting game time - can't remember how they're all doing)

I don't think those are critical issues with the squad though for all that

[Razors left peg]

Keane has been called up a few times, hes not been good in the bits he played and maybe he didnt look great in training. Hes a journeyman lower league striker who'll never be anything more than that..... but I suppose we have to be complaining about someone not getting called up, its what we do.

[Razors left peg]

I think there's a valid point for all that that Obafemi does offer something different whereas Keane may be a less effective Szmodics - yet I'd rather Obafemi delivered something different rather than just offered it. I'm not convinced he's earned his place in the squad.

Omobamidele has had his problems with Forest - he's cost them goals in two recent matches (and cost us a goal v New Zealand too). It's good to see him getting game time after a year on the bench but I think he's still quite rusty. Maybe he wouldn't be in the squad if Egan/Duffy/Lenihan were fit. O'Brien in is good - but I think I'd rather have one of McGuinness/McNally/Dunne/McLoughlin (whoever's on best form/getting game time - can't remember how they're all doing)

I don't think those are critical issues with the squad though for all that

You have a problem calling in Omobamidele cos hes rusty.... but you wanted Kelleher to start every game for us when he wasnt getting a sniff of game time. How does that add up?

You'd rather any of McGuinness/McNally/Dunne/McLoughlin over O'Brien even though you dont know how well they are playing. This just feels like something you are saying to try sound edgy and go against the thinking of most people. And its an absolutely nonsensical opinion. O'Brien has earned his call up. What hes doing in his 1st year in France is extremely impressive

[elatedscum]

Maybe he wouldn't be in the squad if Egan/Duffy/Lenihan were fit. O'Brien in is good - but I think I'd rather have one of McGuinness/McNally/Dunne/McLoughlin (whoever's on best form/getting game time - can't remember how they're all doing)

McGuinness and McNally are both injured. McLoughlin isn't getting his game at all. Dunne is playing at RB. Jake Clarke-Salter is playing centre-half for QPR. Himself or Jimmy Dunne are probably next in line

[pineapple stu]

You have a problem calling in Omobamidele cos hes rusty...
And costing goals. And in a position where we have options. (Albeit it seems more are injured than I thought)



You'd rather any of McGuinness/McNally/Dunne/McLoughlin over O'Brien
My post was badly-phrased; sorry. I'd rather one of the above ahead of Omobamidele for the reasons above. O'Brien in is good (as I said - before then talking about Omobamidele without actually referencing that fact)

[Razors left peg]

And costing goals. And in a position where we have options. (Albeit it seems more are injured than I thought)


My post was badly-phrased; sorry. I'd rather one of the above ahead of Omobamidele for the reasons above. O'Brien in is good (as I said - before then talking about Omobamidele without actually referencing that fact)

We have options in goals too, but you always would rather the guy who plays the least so your argument doesnt stack up

[Jolly Red Giant]

Dan McDonnell's weekly newsletter says Hodge & Moran to join squad for Swiss game. Sorry if already mentioned.
Thought he said Moran and Armstrong ?

[Jolly Red Giant]

Omobamidele has had his problems with Forest - he's cost them goals in two recent matches (and cost us a goal v New Zealand too). It's good to see him getting game time after a year on the bench but I think he's still quite rusty. Maybe he wouldn't be in the squad if Egan/Duffy/Lenihan were fit. O'Brien in is good - but I think I'd rather have one of McGuinness/McNally/Dunne/McLoughlin (whoever's on best form/getting game time - can't remember how they're all doing)

You also have to remember that Omobamidele was out for a year with a very serious back injury.

Of the CBs we have he is the most talented - and hopefully will get back to his best form in the near future and kick on.

[pineapple stu]

We have options in goals too, but you always would rather the guy who plays the least so your argument doesnt stack up
I don't think I've ever wanted Kelleher to start every game for us (heck, on this thread I've already said I don't even want him to start every game this month) so I don't think your argument is all it's made out to be tbh.

I do think he's a better keeper but I've said many times I admire Bazunu for not taking the easy route and instead leaving Man City for first team football

But when you have a keeper out of his depth in the Premier versus one at one of its top clubs, that's a bit different to a rusty relegation-threatened Premier defender and a solid Championship option

[ontheotherhand]

You're entitled to the emboldened opinion but it's fundamentally unfair. Will Keane has 60-plus goals (Championship 21 + L1 38 + cups) over current and past three seasons, and consistently does what's asked of him - he scores goals. Kenny gave him but minutes over five caps while indulging his failed pet projects like Parrot and Idah. The emergence of Ferguson and the current exploits of Ogbene and especially Szmodics have changed the forward landscape somewhat but Keane's value should not be so summarily dismissed.

Kenny capped Keane ffs. Of all the sticks littered around the ground, good strong sticks, you pick this broken one?

Why even mention Kenny? O'Shea picked this team. ??

I agree with you though in general. Keane seems worth a place on paper....but maybe there's something about him that doesn't work with the squad.

[JR89]

Scales a possible doubt for the internationals. Misses Celtic's game this weekend after picking up a knock in training.

[Crosby87]

Scales a possible doubt for the internationals. Misses Celtic's game this weekend after picking up a knock in training.

Yes he was stepped on too many times, supposedly.

[Eminence Grise]

this is the type of thing i have been thinking about if we go with a back 4

baz/kells
doherty collins o'shea scales
cullen knight
ogbene szmodics johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

in a 5-3-2 it becomes more difficult to fit in the attacking/form players (i.e. szmodics, ogbene and johnston).

baz/kells
doherty collins obam o'shea scales
ogbene cullen knight
szmodics/smallbone/johnston
Ferguson(Idah)

I think reverting to a back 4 might make sense though the opposition is pretty decent. It may be the case that O'Shea is better suited to LB than scales at this point?

I'm far from a tactical genius, but it looks to me with most of the formations we can try, we lose out either up front (only 1) or on the wings (LWB being a problem, or we’re playing wingers too deep), or don’t reinforce Cullen in midfield. A 3142 is about the only I can think of, allowing for its weaknesses and the personnel we have, that gets round the left wingback problem, gives us two up front and speed on the wings, with Cullen the base point of a midfield triangle.

Omobamidele - Collins - O'Shea

- Cullen -

Ogbene - Knight - Smallbone - Johnston

- Ferguson - Szmodics

[SkStu]

I try to stay away from forecasting what a new manager will do as I just always find the selections and possibilities fascinating. With the squad selected, it looks perfectly set up for a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 variation (which I’m sure Luton is currently deploying with Ogbene part of that line of 2). The only really problem we have is the wide players in the midfield four which should really be pacy, hard working wing backs. I can’t name one that is good enough to start. Possibly Ebosele (but I just don’t rate him). If we went with Doherty on the right it wouldn’t be too bad there but the left is where we are really screwed. At the back I’d go with Scales on the left of the three to allow O’Shea fill the LWB spot. Not ideal but could work. I’ve no concerns with Omobamidele but Collins still making me nervous. In the middle you have Cullen sitting and playing the crab role with Knight primarily defending but more liberty to box to box (he has the pace and stamina). Line of two, one pulling wide on the break but both coming in narrow in possession game and on defense. Ogbene plays there for Luton and it would suit MJ and Sammie too. Ferguson leading the line which he has a bit of a problem with as he’s not an out and out 9 but you can’t leave him out.

Baz/Kev

Omobamidele - Collins - Scales

Doherty - Cullen - Knight - O’Shea

Ogbene/Sammie - Mikey/Sammie

Fergilicious

[JR89]

Rather than have Ogbene and Mikey compete for a spot next to Sammie just move Ogbene to wing back. A position he's played recently at a high level and has caused teams issues.

[elatedscum]

There’s no perfect solution really.

3-5-2 / 5-3-2 - you can’t use Johnston but you get Ogbene at wing back and Ferguson and Szmodics up top.

4-3-3 you lose one of Sammy or Evan

3-4-3 you get overrun in midfield and you lose either Evan or Sz.

4-4-2 you probably get overrun in midfield

[SkStu]

There’s no perfect solution really.

3-5-2 / 5-3-2 - you can’t use Johnston but you get Ogbene at wing back and Ferguson and Szmodics up top.

4-3-3 you lose one of Sammy or Evan

3-4-3 you get overrun in midfield and you lose either Evan or Sz.

4-4-2 you probably get overrun in midfield

Can’t debate any of that… it’s a conundrum.

[seanfhear]

There’s no perfect solution really.

3-5-2 / 5-3-2 - you can’t use Johnston but you get Ogbene at wing back and Ferguson and Szmodics up top.

4-3-3 you lose one of Sammy or Evan

3-4-3 you get overrun in midfield and you lose either Evan or Sz.

4-4-2 you probably get overrun in midfieldWhat wrong with 5-5 ? !

[SkStu]

Rather than have Ogbene and Mikey compete for a spot next to Sammie just move Ogbene to wing back. A position he's played recently at a high level and has caused teams issues.

I know but Ogbene is playing so well as that inside forward for Luton it’s hard not to try and create that consistency in him.

[Razors left peg]

O'Brien might come straight into a starting spot. Hes big, pretty quick and a weapon on set pieces. I think hes def worth looking at anyway.

In Belgian game Id go with:

Kelleher

Ebosele Collins O'Shea Doherty

Knight Smallbone

Ogbene Szmodics Johnston

Ferguson


Its a very attacking team and tbh I would have gone with an extra man deeper if De Bruyne wasnt out, or even if it was a qualifier.

Smallbone has played in the deep lying midfielder role for Southampton and I think Knights energy could cover Smallbone defensively.

Ebosele would need help defensively from Ogbene, and I think its just time we started looking at other options there. I've gone for Doherty at left back as the best of a bad bunch. He wont get much help from Johnston on that side but he should be experienced enough to get by. Collins and O'Shea is a good partnership I think, both have pace. I wouldnt be upset to see either Omobamidele or O'Brien start, and all 4 center halfs should see game time over the 2 games.

Going forward its simple enough, Szmodics, Ogbene and Johnston are our most inform players and for me its a no brainer to try help Ferguson play himself out of the slump hes in. Ferguson is the one our future is based around. Some are writing him off already, I personally think that is stupid. Hes class, he has shown it in mens football since he was 14 years old and he will be back to his best soon.

I've gone for Kelleher in goals mainly because I think hes the populist choice at moment and there'd be too many complaining if he didnt, but he is playing well and deserves to start one of the games.

On paper I like the look of that team, but against a good team like Belgium it might be a bit too open and Id be suprised if we didnt set up more defensively.

[Olé Olé]

It is very difficult to know what formation O'Shea will go with. Not sure if it's worth assessing his club formations as he may not have made the final decision. It looked like Kenny was using a switch to a back 4 as a last throw of the dice to save his job at one point.

I think we have one or two players for a 3-5-2 but would rather we went back to 4-2-3-1 long term

Kelleher
Coleman Collins Scales O'Shea
Cullen Knight
Ogbene Szmodics Johnston
Ferguson

Would liked to have selected Smallbone but can't see how him, Cullen, Knight and Szmodics all play and I think Cullen needs to be one of the 3 that do.

O'Shea has done a bit at left back and done well so going for him there and Scales beside him. Could also start O'Shea left centre back and Doherty left back. Not adverse to it but feel we need at left 3 centre halves.

[third policeman]

O'Brien might come straight into a starting spot. Hes big, pretty quick and a weapon on set pieces. I think hes def worth looking at anyway.

In Belgian game Id go with:

Kelleher

Ebosele Collins O'Shea Doherty

Knight Smallbone

Ogbene Szmodics Johnston

Ferguson


Its a very attacking team and tbh I would have gone with an extra man deeper if De Bruyne wasnt out, or even if it was a qualifier.

Smallbone has played in the deep lying midfielder role for Southampton and I think Knights energy could cover Smallbone defensively.

Ebosele would need help defensively from Ogbene, and I think its just time we started looking at other options there. I've gone for Doherty at left back as the best of a bad bunch. He wont get much help from Johnston on that side but he should be experienced enough to get by. Collins and O'Shea is a good partnership I think, both have pace. I wouldnt be upset to see either Omobamidele or O'Brien start, and all 4 center halfs should see game time over the 2 games.

Going forward its simple enough, Szmodics, Ogbene and Johnston are our most inform players and for me its a no brainer to try help Ferguson play himself out of the slump hes in. Ferguson is the one our future is based around. Some are writing him off already, I personally think that is stupid. Hes class, he has shown it in mens football since he was 14 years old and he will be back to his best soon.

I've gone for Kelleher in goals mainly because I think hes the populist choice at moment and there'd be too many complaining if he didnt, but he is playing well and deserves to start one of the games.

On paper I like the look of that team, but against a good team like Belgium it might be a bit too open and Id be suprised if we didnt set up more defensively.

Was actually going to propose the same line up.

[Crosby87]

I just wrote exactly what Razor wrote and had to delete it.

My two cents: This is so silly. Who is the next manager and JOSH "tactics" this whole thing is a clown show.

[JR89]

I know but Ogbene is playing so well as that inside forward for Luton it’s hard not to try and create that consistency in him.

He's our best WB though and playing WB again today. If he plays further forward think Doherty needs to move to the left and Ebosele to RWB. We need pace out wide and players that could cause issues going forward. Won't get that out of O'Shea. He's too defensive being a CB and right footed.

[liamoo11]

Was actually going to propose the same line up.


I'd have Cullen with smallbone, Cullen Haa come back in recently for Burnley and they look the better for it. Szmodics is playing as an out and out number 9 for Blackburn. I watched them today he never dropped deep, never looked to link the play sat on the shoulder of the last defender all day or very occasionally drifted wide. It's a big ask to have him play as a n advanced midfielder in international football when he is playing as an out and out striker for his club and not showing much inclination to be a playmaker ala kane.

I'd play ferguson and szmodics as a 2 with josh son and knight narrow behind them and Cullen and smallbone trying to shore up the middle. Ogbene and ebosele fullbacks for me , Collins and o shea centre halves.

[Snapshot]

Kenny capped Keane ffs. Of all the sticks littered around the ground, good strong sticks, you pick this broken one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maYjmi7x9IA

Ode to a Broken Stick.

[joey B]

Liam Scales & Troy Parrott ruled out,Brian Maher called up to train this week….

[pineapple stu]

What's Maher called up for? Injury to one of the keepers presumably?