NeilMcD
04/09/2006, 12:22 PM
Given 9/10
Simple as this I would not swap him for any keeper in world football. Amazing the other night
Carr 5/10
Given a hard time by Sweinsteiger not as bad as some of his more recent displays but still not good enough in my view. Gave a few horrdendous balls to O Shea in the 2nd half
O Brien 7/10
Read the game well a few times but given a hard time by the movement of the German front 2. Certainly worth his place as he rarely lets us down. Lack of protection from midfield was a worry
Dunne 8/10
I thought he led the line well and was as brave as they come. Mad a few crucial interceptions. Could be captain in my view.
Finnan 7/10
Not playing his usual position but shows his class everytime. Even when he made a mistake he was able to cover up for it. Should be playing right back in my view.
Reid 5/10
Had a woeful time on the right hand side was was not at the races at all in the 1st half. Improved a bit when he went centrally and was better at keeping possession than Kilbane in my view. Should play in the centre or nowhere else
O Shea 6/10
Actually one of his better games in midfield but still needs a lot more to work on. Was a lot better than Kilbane at keeping the ball and I think the stats showed he did not give the ball away too much. A few times in the 2nd half he was fed shocking passes and neck height by Kilbane and Carr. I think Carsley should play insted of him in holding role though.
Kilbane 4/10
Not sure what game the guy Hogan in the Indo was watching as Kilbane was shocking. His lack of ability at the basics of the game should rule him out of any midfield position. Could possibly do a left back role for us as he is game and willing but should never been seen in the centre for us ever again. If Staunton learns this lessen there may be hope
Duff. 7/10
Should not have been taken off. Had one of his better games in a long time in my view. Showed for the ball and tracked back when he needed too. Was hacked down a few times by the germans and was often treble marked too. Not outstanding but not helped by his fellow midfield players. Stauton should not have taken him off
Keane 6/10
Another dissappointing night for Keane. Kept possession well when he did have it but did not get into the game too much and was moaning at the ref too much. Needs to channel his passion for playing for Ireland more coherently and with a more productive outcome.
Doyle 7/10
Very encouraging performance from Doyle. Won lots of headers and kept the ball well and showed some great skill and decent pace. Not helped by the fact that we never had any sustained bit of possession.
Simple as this I would not swap him for any keeper in world football. Amazing the other night
Carr 5/10
Given a hard time by Sweinsteiger not as bad as some of his more recent displays but still not good enough in my view. Gave a few horrdendous balls to O Shea in the 2nd half
O Brien 7/10
Read the game well a few times but given a hard time by the movement of the German front 2. Certainly worth his place as he rarely lets us down. Lack of protection from midfield was a worry
Dunne 8/10
I thought he led the line well and was as brave as they come. Mad a few crucial interceptions. Could be captain in my view.
Finnan 7/10
Not playing his usual position but shows his class everytime. Even when he made a mistake he was able to cover up for it. Should be playing right back in my view.
Reid 5/10
Had a woeful time on the right hand side was was not at the races at all in the 1st half. Improved a bit when he went centrally and was better at keeping possession than Kilbane in my view. Should play in the centre or nowhere else
O Shea 6/10
Actually one of his better games in midfield but still needs a lot more to work on. Was a lot better than Kilbane at keeping the ball and I think the stats showed he did not give the ball away too much. A few times in the 2nd half he was fed shocking passes and neck height by Kilbane and Carr. I think Carsley should play insted of him in holding role though.
Kilbane 4/10
Not sure what game the guy Hogan in the Indo was watching as Kilbane was shocking. His lack of ability at the basics of the game should rule him out of any midfield position. Could possibly do a left back role for us as he is game and willing but should never been seen in the centre for us ever again. If Staunton learns this lessen there may be hope
Duff. 7/10
Should not have been taken off. Had one of his better games in a long time in my view. Showed for the ball and tracked back when he needed too. Was hacked down a few times by the germans and was often treble marked too. Not outstanding but not helped by his fellow midfield players. Stauton should not have taken him off
Keane 6/10
Another dissappointing night for Keane. Kept possession well when he did have it but did not get into the game too much and was moaning at the ref too much. Needs to channel his passion for playing for Ireland more coherently and with a more productive outcome.
Doyle 7/10
Very encouraging performance from Doyle. Won lots of headers and kept the ball well and showed some great skill and decent pace. Not helped by the fact that we never had any sustained bit of possession.