Robbie Keane

[tricky_colour]

And a more modern one


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XtaQAS4dzA

[DannyInvincible]

And a more modern one


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XtaQAS4dzA

Looks alright. What percentage is it?

[tricky_colour]

Looks alright. What percentage is it?


I think I 'get' your comment now, but I am not sure can you be more specific?

I have narrowed it down to two possible meaning each with a 50% likely hood, so I need a bit of help.

[theworm2345]

What some of you don't seem to understand is that, to most Americans with Irish heritage, embracing that heritage means using Irish Spring, listening to Dropkick Murphys (who are the "pogs?"), drinking Shamrock Shakes (and Guinness), eating Lucky Charms**, and wearing green/getting drunk on St. Patrick's Day.

**which I thought was a worldwide product until I asked some Galwegians and they'd never heard of it, much less had it.

[BonnieShels]

Two years ago I landed in Toronto and went to the store to pick up some toiletries.
Saw Irish Spring and said to myself, "I must have that". It's gack. Original Source all the way.

Worm, back in the early 90s Lucky Charms were launched here. They were pretty popular for a while and then once the novelty wore off they waned. Interestingly enough I hated the mallow so picked them out and only ate the cereal. Wretched stuff all round.

[DannyInvincible]

I think I 'get' your comment now, but I am not sure can you be more specific?

I have narrowed it down to two possible meaning each with a 50% likely hood, so I need a bit of help.

As a proud, self-respecting Irishman, feckless drinking naturally consumes my mind like it does every other Irish person across the planet. Just enquiring as to its alcohol content. :)

[Crosby87]

I knew I remembered having Charms over there around 93. We dont have the cheese and onion Sandwich from the vending machine like I got at UCD though. Regretted that one.

[French Toasht]

Definitely my favourite Irish Spring ad. And incidentally I think Villa's rapid end of season demise was more attributable to Dunnes absence than Keanes.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjSNrg7T0Wo

[DeLorean]

And incidentally I think Villa's rapid end of season demise was more attributable to Dunnes absence than Keanes

A huge blow of course, but I think Villa's goal scoring was a much bigger problem than their defending.

[SwanVsDalton]

A huge blow of course, but I think Villa's goal scoring was a much bigger problem than their defending.

Agreed. Villa could eke out plenty of draws, but were as blunt as lukewarm margarine. Plus wasn't a huge difference in quality of defending with Dunne in or out to be honest. Villa chronic poor at the back.

[theworm2345]

Worm, back in the early 90s Lucky Charms were launched here. They were pretty popular for a while and then once the novelty wore off they waned. Interestingly enough I hated the mallow so picked them out and only ate the cereal. Wretched stuff all round.
Ah OK, the guys I asked would've been quite young then so makes sense they wouldn't remember. There are other cereals that are basically Lucky Charms without the marshmallow, I think its Alpha-Bits.

[DannyInvincible]

Definitely my favourite Irish Spring ad. And incidentally I think Villa's rapid end of season demise was more attributable to Dunnes absence than Keanes.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjSNrg7T0Wo

He's got a quar'n fine pair of pratie-pickin' hands on him.

[tricky_colour]

As a proud, self-respecting Irishman, feckless drinking naturally consumes my mind like it does every other Irish person across the planet. Just enquiring as to its alcohol content. :)

Ah.. I thought it might be a sideways swipe as some of the statistics I have produced on Darren Gibson!!
(some folks don't like the use of statistics!)

[DannyInvincible]

Ah.. I thought it might be a sideways swipe as some of the statistics I have produced on Darren Gibson!!
(some folks don't like the use of statistics!)

I'll pretend it was an intentional double entendre. ;)

[EastTerracer]

Thankfully Robbie doesn't feature in the LA Galaxy squad tonight. He should be on a plane to Dublin tomorrow and has three weeks to get prepared for Croatia.

[the bear]

http://www.football365.com/news/21554/7765959/Boost-For-Ireland-Keane-Set-To-Join-Up-With-Squad

says keane is a scare with a hamstring injury but should be ok, anyone know any more about this?

[tetsujin1979]

already given the all clear: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/euro-2012/irish-news/euro-2012-keane-scan-allclear-as-final-euro-countdown-begins-3112723.html

[cclinton]

nice earner Robbie! : $3,417,242.75 guaranteed salary at LA (bex is on $4m, Donovan $2.4m). and just for comparison Ryan Meara, our U21 gk is on $33,750.00 guaranteed. -in past years, the guarantee is only in place if not released by July 1st, most likely same this year.

[DannyInvincible]

'Robbie Keane has played down fears about a rib injury he picked up against Bosnia': http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2012/0526/322506-keane-plays-down-injury-fears/


Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has played down fears about a rib injury he picked up during the team's 1-0 friendly victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina, writes Glenn Mason.

Keane was treated for a number of minutes on the pitch after Bosnian defender Boris Pandza's knee caught him in the ribs.

The LA Galaxy striker, who picked up a minor hamstring injury earlier this month, eventually shrugged off the hefty challenge and said there was no danger of him missing Euro 2012.

"The hamstring is fine but the ribs are in bits after that knee. Ah na, it's fine," joked Keane.

"I just found it hard to breathe. It took a few minutes to catch my breath again. It's a little bit sore but it's nothing too serious."

[DannyInvincible]

Claudine reports on Twitter, "My hubbie got a crazy new hairdo, pics to follow!! ‪#bitoffun‬!! Cx (https://twitter.com/ClaudineKeane1/status/215975989015085056)":

http://a.yfrog.com/img532/8977/c19ps.jpg

Just because he's not Stephen Ireland doesn't mean he should be allowed to get away with such abominations in his private-life!

[seanfhear]

Good to see that Robbie is doing his Purder after the Euros !

[OwlsFan]

A lot of people are writing Robbie off. He was our top scorer in the qualifiers and with a bit of service from midfield I still think he is our best chance of a goal with darting runs etc off one twos etc. Left chasing shadows on his own, forget it. Let's not write his obituary just yet.

[Wolfie]

A lot of people are writing Robbie off. He was our top scorer in the qualifiers and with a bit of service from midfield I still think he is our best chance of a goal with darting runs etc off one twos etc. Left chasing shadows on his own, forget it. Let's not write his obituary just yet.

I think it will need to boil down to "form" from now on. Keane should no longer be automatic choice.

In the event that Long or Walters start well in the Premiership, I think Keane should be treated the same as everyone else. ie, the form player gets picked.

Shane Long is 25 now. He's no longer "one for the future". Robbie Keane was 22 the year of the 2002 World Cup.

[Stuttgart88]

Agreed, no longer captain and automatic choice but valuable squad member. If we dio change to some variation of 451 / 433 he is the lest good candidate for the centre-forward role and if the team benefits by having a better, less dysfunctional midfield at Robbie's expense so be it.

PS: we were near Claudine and mum at Spain game - you should have seen her boots! The heels must have been 6 inches long.

[Wolfie]

Agreed, no longer captain and automatic choice but valuable squad member. If we dio change to some variation of 451 / 433 he is the lest good candidate for the centre-forward role and if the team benefits by having a better, less dysfunctional midfield at Robbie's expense so be it.

PS: we were near Claudine and mum at Spain game - you should have seen her boots! The heels must have been 6 inches long.


Agreed, no longer captain and automatic choice but valuable squad member. If we do change to some variation of 451 / 433 he is the least good candidate for the centre-forward role and if the team benefits by having a better, less dysfunctional midfield at Robbie's expense so be it.

PS: we were near Claudine and mum at Spain game - you should have seen her boots! The heels must have been 6 inches long.

You can say that again, Stutts.

[Stuttgart88]

Sorry, having computer problems.

[DannyInvincible]

I'm a big fan of Robbie. My post above was very much tongue-in-cheek and I hope it wasn't interpreted as a dismissal of his service, or worse, an obituary of sorts. He's still only 31! :?

He's the greatest striker we've ever had. That isn't in doubt. I agree he should no longer be automatic choice, however. I base this on the fact that he's opted to play in the MLS whilst the four other strikers in our Euros squad are regular Premiership players to varying degrees. Robbie can do what he likes with his career, but moving to the MLS at the age of 30/31 was never the move one would expect of a top international striker who wants to remain at the peak of the international game. He's wasting his ability at a much lower and less challenging level for big money and the high life in LA. I'm not sure how such a level is supposed to ensure he remains at the top of his game.

For what it's worth, I also think Richard Dunne would make a better captain.

[texidub]

Yeah going to the US was a bad football decision, but I'm sure it was a great personal/family decision, so I won't judge. It seems like he's been around forever, but that just goes to show how short football careers are --who'd begrudge him the chance to make a few million before he retires?

On footballing grounds though, it's time to gradually use Robbie less and less and give Long more time.

Robbie needs to be playing in a better league if he expects to remain first-choice for 70-80 minutes every Ireland game... and if Long and/or others keep banging in the goals at a higher level than Robbie then roles should be reversed (i.e. Long/A.N. Other on for 70-80 minutes, Robbie as an impact sub.)

All that said, I hate the stick Robbie gets... especially considering the dedication he has shown to Ireland over the years. I suspect a lot of the stick he gets is down to snobbery, the idea that a young fella (now an aul fella) from Tallaght should just keep the head down and shut up and be modest and thankful for any success rather than be cocky and unapologetic for doing well for himself.

[Murfinator]

Keanes record under Trap is 18 goals in 35 appearances, it really does speak for itself. We shouldn't have automatic selections now or previously but the onus is one the other lads to prove that they can contribute a ratio somewhere near 1 in 2. For all of Keanes deficiencies being a clinical finisher isn't one of them, to succeed at international level dispatching the weaker teams is a big part of it. Under Trap could you ever say theres been games where we've been peppering the goal and not scoring? Keane is a big part of why that doesn't happen, if someone else were to come in they'd have to be clinical.

Doyle and Walters are not prolific goalscorers, Long has the potential to be but has it all to prove.

[Murfinator]

Robbie needs to be playing in a better league if he expects to remain first-choice


Landon Donovan has remained a top quality player his entire career playing in the MLS, I'd have zero concerns about the league Keane plays in. I'd actually view it as a good thing playing in a positive technical team alongside talented players rather than enjoying a session of hoofball at Wolves, Aston Villa, Stoke etc.

Either way selection is on form and ability, to disqualify someone because they play in a league you don't like is hilarious.

[DannyInvincible]

Either way selection is on form and ability, to disqualify someone because they play in a league you don't like is hilarious.

It has to be a factor for consideration surely? We can only judge someone's current ability relative to the players they're playing against. If the top scorer in League Two was Irish, it's unlikely he'd make our squads, and rightly so.

[texidub]

Landon Donovan has remained a top quality player his entire career playing in the MLS

I take your point, but Landon doesn't really know any better (brief, not very successful spells in Europe aside), whereas Robbie had had years in the European game and is definitely on the way down moving to the MLS.

[Stuttgart88]

Landon's a class act and I think he proved it at Everton.

[seanfhear]

Landon's a class act and I think he proved it at Everton.
Landon Donovan has done very well for Everton and has also done very well for the USA at worldcups. He is a very good player indeed.

I don't think that Robbie or any of the othe older players (if they don't retire) can expect a guaranteed starting place.

[SkStu]

Just scored a delightful goal for Galaxy against Van, received the ball from Donovan in the box, beat 3 lame tackles and finished very sweetly. Class goal.

His celebration saw him run to the LAG bench and pull a jersey out with RIP James Nolan printed on it. Class act.

[SkStu]

He's playing very well all round by the way. Linking up play and bringing wide players into the game with some very clever & tidy passes.

[SkStu]

He also just won a penalty (attempted chip was handballed by defender) which Donovan converted.

[boovidge]

Robbie Keane pays tribute to James Nolan (http://thescore.thejournal.ie/robbie-keane-pays-tribute-to-james-nolan-during-la-galaxy-match-498043-Jun2012/?utm_source=twitter_self)

I'm proud that this man is our captain.

[Stuttgart88]

Yes, but I'd still remove the captaincy for other reasons though. Still, all of secondary importance. Lovely gesture, nicely done.

[paul_oshea]

i like that he rang the father beforehand

[Murfinator]

I'll just leave this here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2jRfGVyoM&feature=plcp

[CraftyToePoke]

I'll just leave this here.

'Let's do this'

[BonnieShels]

That reminds me of this...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ognvWIwjKTQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Colbert Report]

Christ.

[AlaskaFox]

https://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23letsdothisgalaxy
(https://twitter.com/#%21/search/realtime/%23letsdothisgalaxy)
https://p.twimg.com/AxFpEJ-CAAISouQ.jpg
https://instagr.am/p/MuS_Ozp09u/media/?size=l

[DannyInvincible]

... Couldn't Claudia have done this instead?

[Colbert Report]

Robbie Keane leads the Galaxy out against the Chicago Fire. Beckham suspended and Donovan injured.

[Colbert Report]

Converts the penalty that he drew when he crossed the ball and it hit the defender right on the edge of the box.

[theworm2345]

I'll just leave this here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2jRfGVyoM&feature=plcp
...and people wonder why I hate MLS and the US national team :rolleyes: Was offered free tickets to the Fire - Galaxy game today and I had to do my best to decline respectfully.

[Colbert Report]

Robbie gets his second in the 78th minute. Great left foot shot to beat the keeper. The quality of this league is incredibly poor, there wasn't a player within eight or nine yards of him when he received the ball just outside the top of the box. Very poor goalkeeping too.