U-17 Championships [Archive] - Page 2

Hibernian

05/05/2008, 9:57 PM

gspain's either truly hardcore or minted (or both)!!!

and self employed :)

I taught we were better team in the first half after they scored France dominated the game the rest of the way.

But one thing we have too remember was that the heat out there was supposed too have been into 30 degrees the french had massive advantage in that department and were Ireland not missing a couple of players?

I think we are out now as I cant see them getting result against Spain but I think Ireland can beat the Swiss

geysir

05/05/2008, 11:24 PM

Is there a semi final or is it just group winners straight through to the final?

The Swiss will be favourites to beat us. We will be doing very well to beat them.

theworm2345

06/05/2008, 5:59 AM

Ripped from MNS

Murphy's goal
http://www.sendspace.com/file/v3x3nt

All Goals
http://www.sendspace.com/file/h8dn9a

ifk101

06/05/2008, 9:27 AM

So what are our chances against the Swiss? Three players are likely to come into the team for this match; Dunleavy, Hourihane and Towell.

DmanDmythDledge

06/05/2008, 9:33 AM

Well the bookies (http://www.oddschecker.com/football/internationals/u17-european-championship/ireland-u17-v-switzerland-u17/win-market) have us as the outsiders but 11/8 is only the best price on the Swiss. They didn't have the hardest of qualifying groups so it's hard to judge how good they are.

geysir

06/05/2008, 10:09 AM

The top 2 go through to a s/f.
That makes a change from previous tournaments Ireland were in.

McCaffrey was regretting the absence of a tough tackling defensive midfield general.

That's why they are called 'holding midfielders', their main role is to lead the team to hold onto a 1 goal lead.

eirebhoy

06/05/2008, 12:04 PM

McCaffrey was regretting the absence of a tough tackling defensive midfield general.

That's why they are called 'holding midfielders', their main role is to lead the team to hold onto a 1 goal lead.
Here we go again. ;) "Hold" back from attack would be what I would have thought. I've heard Benitez refer to Alonso as a holding midfielder and David Moyes refer to Xavi as as holding midfielder and they wouldn't be great defensively. Anyway, I seem to be in off topic mode today.

geysir

06/05/2008, 12:12 PM

Sorry, I thought tongue in cheek was so obvious that I held back from using a smilie.

gspain

06/05/2008, 3:48 PM

Unfortunately I'm not minted and not self employed. My holidays do go on football though as does too much of my money :D

Anyway it is very hot here and I have just spent the day by the pool so life is tough following Ireland/ Here\s hoping for 3points tomorrow/

tetsujin1979

07/05/2008, 1:00 PM

Lineup VS Swiss from http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3141

Starting XI:
Ger Hanley (Salthill Devon)
Padraic Ormsby (Crumlin United)
Danny Joyce (Belvedere)
Mark Connolly (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Gavin Gunning (Blackburn Rovers)
Conor Clifford (Chelsea)
Gearoid Morrisey (Ringmahon Rangers)
Aaron Doran (Blackburn Rovers)
Richie Towell (Celtic)
Conor Hourihane (Sunderland)
Greg Cunningham (Manchester City).

Substitutes:
Paul Murphy (Ipswich Town)
Robert Brady (Manchester United)
Darragh Satelle (Hull City)
John Sullivan (Crumlin United)
John Dunleavy (Wolves)
Gavin Carlin (West Bromwich Albion)
Shaun Timmons (Birmingham City)

Text commentary on UEFA.com here: http://www.uefa.com/live/competitions/under17/matchday=2/day=1/match=302678/index.html

Torn-Ado

07/05/2008, 1:13 PM

I went to the same eurosport site as last sunday and it says live U-17 euro championships but nothing seems to be showing.

ifk101

07/05/2008, 1:14 PM

This match isn't being televised Torn-Ado.

tetsujin1979

07/05/2008, 1:18 PM

very early substitution, after only 9 minutes Murphy on for Morrissey
Hope he's ok

Torn-Ado

07/05/2008, 1:21 PM

This match isn't being televised Torn-Ado.

I assume thats why I can't see it.

:o

ifk101

07/05/2008, 1:27 PM

I assume thats why I can't see it.

:o

Yeah unfortunately so. They'll be showing the match against Spain however.

Otherwise the Swiss seems to be on top so far. 5 shots on goals to our 0 shots on goals.

eirebhoy

07/05/2008, 1:43 PM

very early substitution, after only 9 minutes Murphy on for Morrissey
Hope he's ok
Morrissey was a doubt with a groin injury too.

Otherwise the Swiss seems to be on top so far. 5 shots on goals to our 0 shots on goals.
All off target though. I don't know how we're down as having no shots. There's a few lines of "Borkovic (Switzerland) makes a save" in the text updates.

shakermaker1982

07/05/2008, 1:56 PM

come on Ireland!!!

Ozymandias

07/05/2008, 2:10 PM

whats the latest on the game lads...

Maroon 7

07/05/2008, 2:13 PM

1-0 to the Swiss.

Gunning own goal.

Torn-Ado

07/05/2008, 2:13 PM

whats the latest on the game lads...

Ireland losing 1-0. Gunning OG

Maroon 7

07/05/2008, 2:16 PM

Swiss have had 7 shots. None on target. Only effort on target was the own goal.:(

Ozymandias

07/05/2008, 2:19 PM

thanks lads

Torn-Ado

07/05/2008, 2:32 PM

It seems to be all Switzerland from the live text on UEFA website

blobbyblob

07/05/2008, 2:34 PM

Looks like the game is up for us lads. 10 minutes left and only one shot to show for our efforts.

Hopefully they can regroup for the last game and take some points with the pressure off them. Fine achievement in qualifying given the quality of opposition that they disposed of.

geysir

07/05/2008, 2:41 PM

The match info updates are strictly technical.
According to them, up to the 70th Minute, we were clearly being outstatted.

Now the target is to have the Scots carry home the wooden spoon.

cheifo

07/05/2008, 2:44 PM

Damit thats a shame.Hope young Johnny Dunleavy gets a run out v Spain.

blobbyblob

07/05/2008, 2:47 PM

Not shy with the injury time anyway - 5th minute

geysir

07/05/2008, 2:50 PM

According to the stats, Doran did most of everything except the goalkeeping.

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Superhoops

07/05/2008, 6:33 PM

Ireland losing 1-0. Gunning OG
Wasn't it Gunning's desperate attempt at clearing the ball that gifted the French their winning goal?

gola11

07/05/2008, 7:26 PM

Wasn't it Gunning's desperate attempt at clearing the ball that gifted the French their winning goal?

It was but he also scored the important goals against Greece and Portugal that got us to these finals.

Superhoops

07/05/2008, 10:15 PM

We can't qualify now after tonights 3-3 draw between Spain and France.

gspain

08/05/2008, 8:06 AM

very disappointing result and performance. Switzerland were the better team on the day but not apatch on the French team we almost matched.

We only played in the last 10 minutes and should have equalised there. Robbie Brady had a free ehader that went over and Satelle missed a sitter right at the death. However we\d been lucky to get to half time level.

We have the best support in the torunament probably about 100 fans. Although I think all bar 3 of us are either related to or friends of the players families.

I saw the France v Spain game also last night and the football was breathtaking.

Donegalcelt

08/05/2008, 7:40 PM

The "Boy Blunder" headline in the Irish Daily Mail was a disgrace

jmurphyc

08/05/2008, 9:42 PM

The "Boy Blunder" headline in the Irish Daily Mail was a disgrace

I wouldn't expect any less from that rag of a paper.

cheifo

09/05/2008, 12:32 AM

The "Boy Blunder" headline in the Irish Daily Mail was a disgrace

I can just picture the smug look on whatever reptiles face as he came up with that headline.T***er.

gspain

09/05/2008, 7:42 AM

That is a disgrace also very unfair as Gunning actually had a decent game.

lopez

10/05/2008, 3:10 PM

The 'Irish' Daily Mail??? Do people 'Irish' people actually buy that sh*te, or is it just for British expats and Westtans? Is it just me or does anyone else think it's a bit like Der Sturmer opening up an edition in Tel Aviv. :D:rolleyes:

strangeirish

10/05/2008, 5:27 PM

Ireland one-up v Spain.
Hourihane

http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under17/fixturesresults/index.html#

geysir

10/05/2008, 5:33 PM

Young Boys in Green are still giving the ball plenty of welly, no playmaker.
A lot of effort, some good play.
Lets hope the tank doesn't get emptied too early.
Doran is our next Hunt (is that's good?).

atfconline

10/05/2008, 5:51 PM

Game is live on British Eurosport.

strangeirish

10/05/2008, 6:11 PM

1-1
Bummer!

geysir

10/05/2008, 6:14 PM

Open heart surgery on the Irish defense.

strangeirish

10/05/2008, 6:20 PM

We're down 2-1 now...

Lost 3-1. Ah well.

geysir

10/05/2008, 6:48 PM

3-1 to Spain.
As Bryan Hamilton said
Spain. worked hard, had class & talent
Ireland worked hard.

stiofain

11/05/2008, 1:11 AM

The "Boy Blunder" headline in the Irish Daily Mail was a disgrace

FFS, thats totally out of order, considering the lad is only 16 or so.

boovidge

11/05/2008, 4:04 AM

elroy

12/05/2008, 9:07 AM

Overall report on the tournament??

Only saw the first game and in the first half we matched the French and got a good goal but was on the back foot big time in the second half and i thought really lacked guidance and management because they kept hoofing the ball up field when the sensible thing wouldve been to get the ball down and waste time at the end. Disappointing overall i think, but least they got there, the experience will no doubt do them good.

geysir

12/05/2008, 10:52 AM

McCaffrey had good words about the goalie
"Ger (Hanley) is the best keeper here. He made some superb saves. I'd tip him to go on if someone takes a chance with him because of his size. I feel we will hear more about Ger because he never gets fazed."
Is he a bit small as goalkeepers are sized up at that age?

Wanted - tall, dark and strong
"Overall I thought everybody was very brave and positive on the ball, and we showed lots of composure. There is a lot of good talent there, but I think we probably need a big, strong fellow up front. I don't think there is any shame in losing to that team."
A bigger target to aim for?
The big strong fellow up front wouldn't be much use on his own and wouldn't be the first talent on my wish list for that team.
Ormsby in particular & Doran did well against Spain.
Brady had a frustrating tournament (possibly the curse of the commentators expectations), it will be interesting to see how he and some others progress.