Kevin Kilbane

[greendeiseboy]

Future manager of Ireland imho

Dont want to seem over the top but a future President....he epitomises everything good about this coiuntry, a fantastic ambassador.

[Junior]

Not sure whether KK will become a coach or manager or not. I sense he's a real family man so perhaps after he hangs up his boots he may call it a day with the professional - who knows.

I would however wager that once he retires, you will regularly see him at Lansdowne cheering on the BIG!!!

[AlaskaFox]

Dont want to seem over the top but a future President....he epitomises everything good about this coiuntry, a fantastic ambassador.

Think you have to be born in Ireland though?

[Murfinator]

Anyone think he'd make a good pundit? He's a good speaker and loves to have a laugh, if he has the know how or not I'm unsure.

[greendeiseboy]

Think you have to be born in Ireland though?

He's as Irish as Mary McAleese!!!!

[Eminence Grise]

He's as Irish as Mary McAleese!!!!

Damn right!

But you have to be 35 to run for president, and KK is only 34. We just need a constitutional crisis to push this year's presidential election back to the end of February.

I can see it now... President Kilbane heading in the goal from a corner that defeats England in the Euro 2012 final...

[greendeiseboy]

Damn right!

But you have to be 35 to run for president, and KK is only 34. We just need a constitutional crisis to push this year's presidential election back to the end of February.

I can see it now... President Kilbane heading in the goal from a corner that defeats England in the Euro 2012 final...

Would love it....the thoughts of having Chuck (and Larry) Norris representing us for the next few years worries me. I know who I'd rather have in the Aras:giggle:

[boovidge]

Anyone think he'd make a good pundit? He's a good speaker and loves to have a laugh, if he has the know how or not I'm unsure.

since when did you have to know alot about football to be a pundit?

[Fixer82]

He's as Irish as Mary McAleese!!!!

Dev was born in America sure

[greendeiseboy]

Dev was born in America sure

This is the criteria required

Basic age and citizenship criteria are set by the Constitution. A candidate must be an Irish citizen and have reached their 35th year on or before election day. The McAleese precedent reminds us however that there is no requirement that the candidate be born in the Republic or that they be resident here at the time of contesting.

[SkStu]

Would love it....the thoughts of having Chuck (and Larry) Norris representing us for the next few years worries me. I know who I'd rather have in the Aras :giggle:

a typo there could have been very troublesome gdb!!!!

[greendeiseboy]

a typo there could have been very troublesome gdb!!!!


No danger I know me arse from me Aras

[Charlie Darwin]

This is the criteria required

Basic age and citizenship criteria are set by the Constitution. A candidate must be an Irish citizen and have reached their 35th year on or before election day. The McAleese precedent reminds us however that there is no requirement that the candidate be born in the Republic or that they be resident here at the time of contesting.
This is correct. It's the US that requires the candidate to be a natural born citizen. The rules of eligibility for Ireland were basically copied from the US, with Dev inserting that one distinction to make sure he was eligible.

Wasn't there a (half-serious) campaign to have Roy Keane run for President post-Saipan? I hate this country sometimes.

[greendeiseboy]

This is correct. It's the US that requires the candidate to be a natural born citizen. The rules of eligibility for Ireland were basically copied from the US, with Dev inserting that one distinction to make sure he was eligible.

Wasn't there a (half-serious) campaign to have Roy Keane run for President post-Saipan? I hate this country sometimes.

Well, if Kevin was ever persuaded to run he'd get my vote and the vote of many others - I couldn't think of a better person to run in my opinion - the work he does for charity alone is well known

[BonnieShels]

Anyone else realize Zinedine made the bench for Huddersfield on Sunday less than 24 hours after going the 90 against Macedonia?

Yeah.

It was in the Mail on Saturday that he would be heading over for that game.

It's not as far fetched to see him as a president. However, outside of football circles would he ever garner votes?

He's a ledge and I have to say I don't ever think we'll ever see the likes of him ever. :)

[backstothewall]

This needs a website. www.draftzinedine.ie

[SkStu]

dare i say it...

Still our best left back?

[drummerboy]

I think Clark was poor because of the general uncertainty of the inexperienced back four. He will have learned from this game.

[OwlsFan]

Yes, caught out of position on a number of occasions. I saw an animated discussion between Trap and Tardelli after yet another raid down our left and two minutes later Delaney came on. Looks like Killer has the spot for a few more games yet.

[elroy]

If KK gets his coaching badges he certainly would be a lad you would like to have around the squad in years to come. Model attitude.

[SkStu]

If KK gets his coaching badges he certainly would be a lad you would like to have around the squad in years to come. Model attitude.

wont get out of bed for less than $10k...? puh-lease.

[TrapAPony]

Just given Huddersfield the lead in their League 1 playoff match v Bournemouth

''Kevin Kilbane finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Bournemouth 0-1 Huddersfield.''

[EastTerracer]

A perfect header according to Soccer Saturday - just out of reach of the goalkeeper.

[OwlsFan]

Scored a peno in the shoot out as well. Killer is alive and kicking in his new role in central midfield.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Exactly. Leave him there. He's just not an international full-back any more.

[jbyrne]

Exactly. Leave him there. He's just not an international full-back any more.

still our best LB option so he will be an international LB for a while more

[Philly]

still our best LB option so he will be an international LB for a while more

I have to say I would say both Ward and Delaney are better options than Kilbane now. Cunningham too, when he gets back from his injury. Clark also.

I love Kilbane, but we can't play the guy forever. He isn't good enough anymore. We can't expect to win this group with League One utility players, depite how dedicated to the cause they may be or how good they weree in the past.

[jbyrne]

I have to say I would say both Ward and Delaney are better options than Kilbane now. Cunningham too, when he gets back from his injury. Clark also.


ward maybe an option but the other two are well off proving themselves at club level never mind international

[Hibs4Ever]

ward maybe an option but the other two are well off proving themselves at club level never mind international



From what I've seen, Villa fans rate Clarke very highly

[jbyrne]

From what I've seen, Villa fans rate Clarke very highly

aware of that but from what i've seen of him ctre back is possibly more suited to him. sure we'll see

[ArdeeBhoy]

still our best LB option so he will be an international LB for a while more

Hardly. He's a liability in every game he plays there.

He's so slow and gets turned far too easily.

[Supreme feet]

Thought Clark did very well against Wales; looked comfortable, solid and assured. Like O'Shea, I think he could be equally handy in a number of positions, including LB. Lots of people are writing him off because of the Uruguay game, but inevitably it'll take him - or any other LB option - a few games to get properly settled in. If Clark starts and plays well against NI and Scotland, I'd have no problem with him becoming first-choice. That said, with Dunne out, we'll need all the experience we can get in Macedonia, and Kilbane hasn't been a liability for us lately.

[theworm2345]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1391803/Kevin-Kilbanes-World-Cup-penalty-pain-Spain-inspires-play-redemption.html

[Colbert Report]

Huddersfield were beaten 3-0 today in the League One play-off. Was Kilbane not just on loan to them? Does he go back to Hull next season so?

[Murfinator]

Really great game yesterday, he was the highlight of our back 4. If it weren't for Keane scoring a brace he'd be the man of the match.

Now theres something I NEVER thought I'd say. o_O

[tommy_c12000]

Really great game yesterday, he was the highlight of our back 4. If it weren't for Keane scoring a brace he'd be the man of the match.

Now theres something I NEVER thought I'd say. o_O

He was definitely the best of our back 4 but that is not saying much. He looked shaky at times and his distribution was awful. Kilbane has grown on me over the years and I'm a huge fan but at this stage of his career his legs really seem to have gone and looks like he's running in slow mo these days. Can't see him starting after the summer. (How many times has this been said though?)

[Sullivinho]

Killer reminds me of John McClane. With each new installment you remark to yourself 'he shouldn't still be doing this' but he brings you 'round, kills some terrorists and saves the world in the end.

[seanfhear]

Given a few years to grow into the role Killer can be our left back for a couple of decades (at least) if he looks after himself and does'nt allow himself to get carried away by the razmatazz and the other distractions !:D

[theworm2345]

Killer reminds me of John McClane. With each new installment you remark to yourself 'he shouldn't still be doing this' but he brings you 'round, kills some terrorists and saves the world in the end.
Always thought of him more like Rocky myself, no one rates him but he always goes the distance, gives every thing he has, and even comes out on top on occasion. Some seem to think that once Mick was gone his career should have been over but he just keeps coming back and I'm glad he does. Lets hope he has the same performance in Russia that Rocky did as well.

Given a few years to grow into the role Killer can be our left back for a couple of decades (at least) if he looks after himself and does'nt allow himself to get carried away by the razmatazz and the other distractions !:D
We should be so lucky.

[Noelys Guitar]

Just completed a loan move to Derby. Good to see him back in the championship.

[BonnieShels]

Just saw it on RTÉ.

Great stuff for him.

[jbyrne]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/0802/kilbanek.html

[Charlie Darwin]

That looks like a very good deal for Derby and an odd one for Hull.

[IsMiseSean]

Killer on the scoresheet for Derby

[theworm2345]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2032845/Kevin-Kilbane-Im-devastated-miss-Slovakia-clash.html
Nearly brought a tear to my eye reading it, it will be weird playing a Qualifier without him and were it not for a generally-despised diminuitive striker he'd be far and away my favorite Irish player.

[SwanVsDalton]

And if the manager still wants to pick me to play for Ireland, I am still available.

That's going on his gravestone.

[BonnieShels]

That's going on his gravestone.

Feel genuinely gutted. Can't remember the last time there was no Zinedine in a competitive squad. Said it all that I hadn't even done my Junior Cert at that stage!!! Now,look at me.

[DannyInvincible]

I'm sure it's been mentioned, but what/when was our last competitive game without him?

[Supreme feet]

I'm sure it's been mentioned, but what/when was our last competitive game without him?

Macedonia in October '99. Gary Kelly and Mark Kennedy played on the flanks.

[theworm2345]

After some hours of settling it is apparent that without our inspirational leader or engine we play like ****.