B International squad ?

[the doc]

So does anyone know when the B Squad will be announced, or is the game not going a head now?

[Lionel Ritchie]

Squad just announced: Taylor, Carroll, Capaldi, Hughes, McCartney....



:D


I'm sorry, I'm sorry ...I couldn't resist. The other thread's getting fairly intense. Thought I'd lighten the mood. Aplologies again.;)

[kingdom hoop]

:D Yet more excellence from the redoubtable Mr. Ritchie. :)

[Superhoops]

So does anyone know when the B Squad will be announced, or is the game not going a head now?

Squad being announced at 1pm tomorrow. Game is on Tuesday 20th at Airdrie.

[the doc]

Squad being announced at 1pm tomorrow. Game is on Tuesday 20th at Airdrie.
Any idea of who may be in?

[Superhoops]

Any idea of who may be in?

Not sure, dont forget the U21's are playing the same night in Athlone.

Probably some EL players in the squad but maybe Cork lads wont be risked.

Can't see any of the senior squad included but the first name on the sheet will probably be Alan O'Brien ;)

What about:
Wayne Henderson
Barry Murphy
Ian Harte
Shane Long
Mark Yeates
Kevin Foley
Darren Potter
Martin Rowlands
Andy Keogh
Derek Geary
Alex Bruce
Joe O'Cearuill
Sean St.Ledger
Stephen Elliott
Jason Gavin
Eamon Zayed
Roy O'Donovan

[adamcarr]

Please God none of our lads will be called up to this joke match.

[tetsujin1979]

Please God none of our lads will be called up to this joke match.
Everyone called last year's game against Scotland a joke match, then several players from that team went on to win senior international caps in the next 12 months.

[Risteard]

Please God none of our lads will be called up to this joke match.

Could do with a game or two during that break imo.

[DeNiro]

Not sure, dont forget the U21's are playing the same night in Athlone.

Probably some EL players in the squad but maybe Cork lads wont be risked.

Can't see any of the senior squad included but the first name on the sheet will probably be Alan O'Brien ;)

What about:
Wayne Henderson
Barry Murphy
Ian Harte
Shane Long
Mark Yeates
Kevin Foley
Darren Potter
Martin Rowlands
Andy Keogh
Derek Geary
Alex Bruce
Joe O'Cearuill
Sean St.Ledger
Stephen Elliott
Jason Gavin
Eamon Zayed
Roy O'Donovan

Hang on. What about about Lee Frecklington and Lewis Emanuel? :D

[Dr. Ogba]

add that guy from Plymouth to that list....Chuck whatshisname?

[DeNiro]

add that guy from Plymouth to that list....Chuck whatshisname?

Chuck him in the bin. Will be an interesting squad. Might see a few new faces.

[Closed Account]

Drogheda Duo Called up to “B” International Squad to Face Scotland (http://fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2608)
The pair have been rewarded for their part in helping Drogheda United clinch their first ever eircom League of Ireland title this season.

Also included in the squad are Birmingham City’s Colin Doyle and Ipswich Town defender, Alex Bruce who featured for the Republic of Ireland senior side for last summer’s trip to the USA where they played Ecuador and Bolivia.

“This upcoming B international friendly against Scotland is a considerable opportunity for every member of this 18-man squad. From our first “B” international last November, there are eight players who featured that night who received full senior international caps in both EURO 2008 qualification and international friendlies,” said Devlin.

Pat Devlin stated, “It is always a difficult task to narrow an international squad down to 18 as we have a big pool of talented players, moving forward, I think it is important that we continue working on extending the “B” International schedule because at senior international level, sometimes you do not get the opportunity to blood young players, we now have that chance to give vital experience to these lads.”

“There’s a good mix of players in the squad, we have players from the English Premier League and Championship, the Scottish Premier League and of course two from the eircom league of Ireland,” added Devlin.

“B” International Friendly
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
Tuesday, November 20th 2007
Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie
Kick-off: 7.45 pm

Republic of Ireland Squad
Colin Doyle - Birmingham City
Dan Connor - Drogheda United
Alex Bruce - Ipswich Town
Graham Gartland - Drogheda United
Kevin Foley - Wolves
Sean Dillon - Dundee United
Jim Goodwin - Scunthorpe
Michael Doyle - Coventry City
Jay Tabb - Coventry City
Glenn Whelan - Sheffield Wednesday
Wes Hoolahan - Blackpool
David Bell - Luton Town
Caleb Folan - Hull City
Roy O’ Donovan - Sunderland
Mark Yeates - Colchester
Noel Hunt - Dundee United
Jon Walters - Ipswich
Stephen Ward - Wolves

Strange squad, no left back and 6 strikers.

[eirebhoy]

4 defenders? :confused:

[NeilMcD]

Looks like Steve Staunton is now the manager of the B Squad.

[Dodge]

4 defenders? :confused:

5
Alex Bruce - Ipswich Town
Graham Gartland - Drogheda United
Kevin Foley - Wolves
Sean Dillon - Dundee United
Jim Goodwin - Scunthorpe

Midfielders
Michael Doyle - Coventry City
Jay Tabb - Coventry City
Glenn Whelan - Sheffield Wednesday
Wes Hoolahan - Blackpool
David Bell - Luton Town (can play left black too)

Forwards
Caleb Folan - Hull City
Roy O’ Donovan - Sunderland
Mark Yeates - Colchester
Noel Hunt - Dundee United
Jon Walters - Ipswich
Stephen Ward - Wolves

Seems lopsided alright. No way is Dan Connor the best keeper in the league

[micls]

. No way is Dan Connor the best keeper in the league

Agreed, Typical token choice, I know lets take the league winners keeper.

Ryan or either Murphy would have been ahead of him in my book

[NeilMcD]

Yeah I know I am biased but Muphy at Bohs is fantastic and Rovers keeper and Pats Keeper are good too, All bettter than Connor.

[eirebhoy]

Jim Goodwin's a midfielder.

[tetsujin1979]

Jim Goodwin's a midfielder.
He's played in defence as well though. Think he got a full cap under Mick in defence.

[endabob1]

Yeates can play in midfield

[eirebhoy]

He's played in defence as well though. Think he got a full cap under Mick in defence.
Fair enough. I'd rather call up a defender that plays in defence for his club though. :)

[Dodge]

Yeates can play in midfield

yeah on the wing mostly. Himself and hoolahan could be swapped easily enough

[pete]

Caleb Folan :rolleyes:

Strange to see Gartland in ahead of Gavin.

Whatever happened to younger Quinn brother at Sheffield United?

Heavy sprinkling of eL past & present

Team will probably be:
Doyle
Foley Gartland Bruce Dillon
O'Donovan Hoolohan Whelan Tabb
Hunt Ward

[Dodge]

Whatever happened to younger Quinn brother at Sheffield United?

He's in the u21 team who play the night before

[jmurphyc]

Is this game on tv? I was going to go up to it after the Wales game, but it's a bit of a trek to go alone. :(

[MojoPin]

hate to be the one to drag this up..

wheres the wanna be irish lad gone wats his name??? TRUNDLE :)

[jmurphyc]

Perhaps Devlin/Givens decided he is too old to make an impact at international level. This would have been the perfect game to give him a try in.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Yeah I know I am biased but Muphy at Bohs is fantastic and Rovers keeper and Pats Keeper are good too, All bettter than Connor.
I'd rate at least a half dozen of keepers in the league ahead of him.

[Ceirtlis]

Caleb Folan :rolleyes:

Strange to see Gartland in ahead of Gavin.

Whatever happened to younger Quinn brother at Sheffield United?

Heavy sprinkling of eL past & present

Team will probably be:
Doyle
Foley Gartland Bruce Dillon
O'Donovan Hoolohan Whelan Tabb
Hunt Ward

Whats wrong with having Folan in the squad. Id say he might start this game. Ward might swap with O'Donovan on your team he is playing alot on the wing these days.

[the doc]

Can't understand why there is no place for Preston's Sean St Ledger who is in outstanding form right now.
Strange indeed, spoke to a coach in the game who told me, that Kerr had been keen to get him into the set up when he was in charge and that many in the game rate him as a better player than McShane and Bruce.
Could be a big loss if Ireland don't play him soon as he is also eligible to play for the Northies too

[NeilMcD]

I'd rate at least a half dozen of keepers in the league ahead of him.

Ahead of Connor or Murphy

[soccerc]

Can't understand why there is no place for Preston's Sean St Ledger who is in outstanding form right now.
Strange indeed, spoke to a coach in the game who told me, that Kerr had been keen to get him into the set up when he was in charge and that many in the game rate him as a better player than McShane and Bruce.
Could be a big loss if Ireland don't play him soon as he is also eligible to play for the Northies too

Ah Sean, don't be like that.

Are you seriously considering throwing your dummy from the pram? ;)

[kingdom hoop]

Agreed, Typical token choice, I know lets take the league winners keeper.



I was thinking something similarly 'sinister' when reading the FAI press release under a headline of Two Drogheda Players.... but then no mention of their names in the written article.

[Risteard]

Ou est Joey Gamble?

[Sligo Hornet]

Ah Sean, don't be like that.

Are you seriously considering throwing your dummy from the pram? ;)


Not that I'm pedantic.....but it's "spit dummy out" or "throw toys out of pram".....just thought you might like to know......:D

[Dr. Ogba]

Ian Harte anyone?

[the doc]

Ah Sean, don't be like that.

Are you seriously considering throwing your dummy from the pram? ;)


:) ?

http://www.pnefc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10362~1163874,00.html

[Row Z]

Good to see Holohan & Dillon in the squad. Both playing very well this season for their clubs. There is a large element of youth in there, albeit anyone over 21, which is pleasing. Pity its across the pond as i'd think you'd get a decent crowd (provided its not played on a Tuesday nite when most football fans in the country have training with their own teams).

[jmurphyc]

Ian Harte anyone?

I seriously doubt that Ian Harte would want to turn up for a "nothing" game like this. The guy has 60ish caps so it would probably feel like an insult - rightly or wrongly - to him.

[soccerc]

Not that I'm pedantic.....but it's "spit dummy out" or "throw toys out of pram".....just thought you might like to know......:D

I know the two phrases, but my use was deliberate, see if you can tell why? ;)

[Sligo Hornet]

I know the two phrases, but my use was deliberate, see if you can tell why? ;)


My apologies....far too clever for a simpleton like me......was it a reference to "Big Ron Manager"?:confused:

[DmanDmythDledge]

Ahead of Connor or Murphy
Connor.

[Bottle of Tonic]

The Scots have a fairly decent squad assembled. Reckon it'll be a good game. Was definitely heading to it myself until I discovered that I already have a prior engagement with Machine Head and Dragonforce in glasgow the same night. I'm not sure which smillie to use. :o :eek: :cool: ????

I was looking forward to seeing a few of these lads in action. Jay Tabb, Micheal Doyle etc. Legends in the making according to one or two on this site.