Questions for Duff [Archive]

Mento

02/04/2006, 5:08 PM

We are hoping to get a Q&A with Damien Duff for the fifth issue of the YouBoysInGreen fanzine.
the mag may be out for the Chile friendly, not 100 per cent yet though.
so anyone who has any interesting questions for duffer in the Q&A please feel free to share them.

livehead1

02/04/2006, 10:27 PM

What does he feel the reasons are for his alleged (but obvious)contrasting form at club and international level?

razor

03/04/2006, 8:03 AM

What does he feel the reasons are for his alleged (but obvious)contrasting form at international level in friendlies versus competetive games?

NeilMcD

03/04/2006, 9:16 AM

Is Whelans his favourite spot in Dublin to drink

Bohs Belgie

03/04/2006, 11:33 AM

Does he dive as well for muff, as he dives when looking for a free or penalty?

John83

03/04/2006, 11:44 AM

How do you react when your form dips? Do you get depressed, or shrug it off? Do you train harder, or rest more? How much of a player's form is physical and how much of it is in his head, in your opinion?

Is there a player, or a number of players, who you model yourself on? Do you try to immitate anyone's technique?

TheJamaicanP.M.

03/04/2006, 11:56 AM

Does he dive as well for muff, as he dives when looking for a free or penalty?

I can only imagine his reaction when he hears that question.:D

OwlsFan

03/04/2006, 12:29 PM

(a) What was the difference in preparation under McCarthy and Kerr and which did you prefer ?
(b) Why do you think we didn't qualify for Germany ?
(c) What was your greatest moment in an Irish jersey ?
(d) And your worst ?
(e) Who will win the World Cup ?

TheJamaicanP.M.

03/04/2006, 12:58 PM

One senior player is quoted as saying that the atmosphere was awful in the Irish team hotel prior to the home game against Switzerland. It has also been said that Brian Kerr was angered when he found out that Pat Devlin entered the team hotel to deliver a pair of boots to you. Would it be fair to say that Kerr's personality slowly eroded the camaraderie that had previously existed within the squad?

klein4

03/04/2006, 1:13 PM

would it be fair to say that kerr was in many ways to blame for 9/11?

TheJamaicanP.M.

03/04/2006, 1:43 PM

would it be fair to say that kerr was in many ways to blame for 9/11?

Not quite.:D But I'd certainly agree that he did enough destruction.:D

NeilMcD

03/04/2006, 1:47 PM

As with most thilngs the truth is in the middle. As I have said numerous times both players and manager must take the blame but in international football its the manager who goes not the players.

Mento

03/04/2006, 2:34 PM

Some interesting ones there, cheers
we have to ask some quirky questions but the muff one might be going just a bit too far!

livehead1

03/04/2006, 3:20 PM

would you like to see england win the world cup

DmanDmythDledge

03/04/2006, 8:06 PM

Does Jose Mourihno really instruct Chelsea players to dive/cheat? How do you feel now that you are not a regular at Chelsea anymore? How much longer do you see yourself playing for Chelsea? (space open Man Utd left wing soon!) How do you think Steve Staunton will improve Ireland?

Superhoops

03/04/2006, 9:55 PM

Left Full is a problem spot for Ireland. Is Jose going to give you more chances to try and make a full back out of you?

brine3

03/04/2006, 9:58 PM

When are you going to leave Chelsea and turn into an attacking winger again?

Student Mullet

03/04/2006, 11:31 PM

What age was that bird I saw him with in Torshaven? She looked fierce young to me.

ruben_sosa

03/04/2006, 11:39 PM

where the hell is "Ballyboden", i've never seen it on a map of Dublin.

Kingdom

03/04/2006, 11:52 PM

What do you think of the Gift grub sketches on today fm?

Jerry The Saint

04/04/2006, 9:21 AM

Have you ever coached kids at a football summer camp? If yes, do you realise this makes you more experienced than your international manager? :eek: :D

Bald Student

04/04/2006, 10:12 AM

where the hell is "Ballyboden", i've never seen it on a map of Dublin.I can answer that, save the Duffer a bit of time. It's half way between Rathfarnham and Tallaght. Think Knocklyon and you're not too far wrong.

drinkfeckarse

04/04/2006, 11:55 AM

Was he born with the scruffy look or is it something that he practices?

razor

04/04/2006, 12:14 PM

What do you think of the Gift grub sketches on today fm?Pretty Goood !!!

Metrostars

04/04/2006, 2:24 PM

Do you wish you had joined Manchester United after Blackburn where you would have had more freedom to display your skills than you do at Chelsea?

Superhoops

04/04/2006, 4:58 PM

What age was that bird I saw him with in Torshaven? She looked fierce young to me.
As has been reminded previously on this this site, things that happen on tour should remain on tour! :)

John83

04/04/2006, 5:07 PM

Have you ever coached kids at a football summer camp? If yes, do you realise this makes you more experienced than your international manager? :eek: :D

Does he dive as well for muff, as he dives when looking for a free or penalty?

Does Jose Mourihno really instruct Chelsea players to dive/cheat?

Left Full is a problem spot for Ireland. Is Jose going to give you more chances to try and make a full back out of you?

When are you going to leave Chelsea and turn into an attacking winger again?

Do you wish you had joined Manchester United after Blackburn where you would have had more freedom to display your skills than you do at Chelsea?
Which of these questions were you quickest to decline to answer? ;)

fergalr

05/04/2006, 12:57 PM

Do you wish you had joined Manchester United after Blackburn where you would have had more freedom to display your skills than you do at Chelsea?
Aren't you delighted with your decision to have joined the best team in England?

bluemovie

05/04/2006, 1:39 PM

Ever had a bad night's sleep? What's the best sleep you've ever had?

dr_peepee

05/04/2006, 11:02 PM

Have you thought about your career after Chelsea and would you consider playing abroad?

Marked Man

06/04/2006, 1:20 AM

Do you want your go?

youngirish

06/04/2006, 5:46 PM

Didn't you used to be a ginger? What hair dye do you recommend?

Stuttgart88

07/04/2006, 8:01 AM

Seriously:

What parts of your game need improving?

Would you prefer if Chelsea employed two orthodox forwards?

Should you score more goals?

How the **** did you miss from 6 feet against Israel?

CollegeTillIDie

10/04/2006, 6:58 AM

Why were your own performances so lacklustre in the last few qualifiers for the World Cup?

Buller

13/04/2006, 11:55 AM

where the hell is "Ballyboden", i've never seen it on a map of Dublin.
Its beside knocklyon and rathfarnham near the M50 and marley park...;)
MAP (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.bull30/Football/Map_8526817.jpg)

centre mid

13/04/2006, 5:07 PM

Did you pass the ignition test with hibernian insurance first time?

Tenderloins

14/04/2006, 11:21 AM

Did you drink in Buglers or The Furry Bog? or would you wander further afield these days?

tricky_colour

14/04/2006, 4:15 PM

So, you leaving Chelsea in the Summer......?

Seagull

14/04/2006, 4:54 PM

Just how much did Devo make from your move to Chelsea?

A face

14/04/2006, 10:42 PM

Some interesting ones there, cheers
we have to ask some quirky questions but the muff one might be going just a bit too far!

Mento .... if you want him to actually enjoy the questions, put them all in ..... hes a big lads and can handle a sense of humour. you dont have to wrap him in cotton wool or anything.

stojkovic

15/04/2006, 11:30 AM

Just how much did Devo make from your move to Chelsea?The same amount he gets as Stan's eL scout - nothing. What a trooper, he works for nothing.;)

Mento

16/04/2006, 4:51 PM

there is actually a signed jersey of duff in the furry bog

eirebhoy

03/05/2006, 10:34 AM

Is this Q&A going ahead? Any chance you could ask him about James Simmonds. He's a left winger at Chelsea who has played a few times for Ireland.

livehead1

03/05/2006, 10:47 AM

The same amount he gets as Stan's eL scout - nothing. What a trooper, he works for nothing.;)
a true soldier for the EL!!!

Peadar

03/05/2006, 2:30 PM

Ask him if thinks the redevlopment of Lansdowne Road will lead to a better match day experience or will it further sanitise the game leaving the atmosphere sterile?

Mento

03/05/2006, 2:39 PM

We are very positive that will will get him, not a 100 per cent though.

it's looking like the next one won't be out until the germany game though