U-23 Squad Announced v Northern Ireland 13th May

[TheBoss]

http://www.eircomloi.ie/news-centre/news-1/news-42/index.xml

Barry Murphy - Shamrock Rovers
Brendan Clarke - St Patrick Athletic
Conor Kenna - UCD
Ger O Brien - Shamrock Rovers
Joseph O Cearuill - St Patrick Athletic
Gavin Peers - Sligo Rovers
Conor Powell - Bohemians
Shane Guthrie - Cobh Ramblers
Seamus Coleman - Sligo Rovers
John Paul Kelly - Bohemians
Killian Brennan - Bohemians
Steven Rice - Shamrock Rovers
Paul Keegan - Drogheda United
Steven O Donnell - Bohemians
Ruairi Higgins - Derry City
Paddy Kavanagh - Bray Wanderers
Denis Behan - Cork City
Mark Quigley - St Patrick Athletic
Dave Mooney - Cork City
Gerard Rowe - Bray Wanderers

[Sheridan]

Bit light on defenders again. 'Keepers aren't the best and I dunno what Rowe is doing there (I think Fenlon still retains some affection for him as he was a mascot at Shels) but that's a decent squad.

Starting XI should be: Murphy, O'Brien, Powell, O Cearuill, Peers, Kavanagh, Brennan, Keegan, Rice, Mooney, Quigley.

[amaccann]

Hmm; wonder if any of the three amigos will be in attendance, or if Tardelli's appearance at the Setanta game was a once-off.

As an aside, the new list on the left side of the navigation is hideously broken.

[biscuit]

Although a biast opinion...I think Seamie Coleman should start too. One of the best talents in the league.


Bit light on defenders again. 'Keepers aren't the best and I dunno what Rowe is doing there (I think Fenlon still retains some affection for him as he was a mascot at Shels) but that's a decent squad.

Starting XI should be: Murphy, O'Brien, Powell, O Cearuill, Peers, Kavanagh, Brennan, Keegan, Rice, Mooney, Quigley.

[Sheridan]

I agree, I think he's brilliant. But Ger O'Brien was absolutely outstanding in that position against Slovakia and he's unlikely to be dropped. Maybe Coleman could be accommodated on the right side of midfield?

[biscuit]

Good point actually, I wasn't thinking about the last game. Yeah alot of people think he would be great on the right for us, he has that attacking aspect to his game where he's not afraid to take on a man..or 3!
But with our options for right back, no one has the same aggreasion and bite as him, so cook prefers him there.

[gspain]

Anyone going? It is just over 90 minutes from Dublin.

[soccerc]

Anyone going? It is just over 90 minutes from Dublin.
Yep, I'm in

[Billy-Green]

Barry Murphy

Seamus Coleman - Ger O Brien - Joseph O Cearuill - Conor Powell

Killian Brennan - Steven Rice - Paul Keegan - Paddy Kavanagh

Mark Quigley - Dave Mooney

[eirebhoy]

Hmm; wonder if any of the three amigos will be in attendance, or if Tardelli's appearance at the Setanta game was a once-off.

They said on TV3 last night that one of Traps team will be at the match.

[finnpark]

They said on TV3 last night that one of Traps team will be at the match.

Its a disgrace that not all 3 are going to the match. The U-23 squad surely should be capable of feeding players to the National squad, otherwise its pointless. :mad:

[gustavo]

Its a disgrace that not all 3 are going to the match. The U-23 squad surely should be capable of feeding players to the National squad, otherwise its pointless. :mad:

I think you might be over reacting just a tad there , one is enough surely

[amaccann]

Its a disgrace that not all 3 are going to the match. The U-23 squad surely should be capable of feeding players to the National squad, otherwise its pointless. :mad:
Relax! You don't need all 3 of them at the game; if either Tardelli or Brady are at the game (or even Trap himself), that's enough.

[Dodge]

I'd like it to be Tardelli. He's already watch pats v Linfield so if he continues to watch he'll have a better overall view. I've no doubt that Brady is already prejudiced against our players so nice to have a fresh view

And again, none of those mentioned are good enough imo to replace any of the current squad

[geysir]

I'd like it to be Tardelli. He's already watch pats v Linfield so if he continues to watch he'll have a better overall view. I've no doubt that Brady is already prejudiced against our players so nice to have a fresh view

And again, none of those mentioned are good enough imo to replace any of the current squad
Dodge in prejudice shocker or, like Brady, has seen enough to make a judgement call? :)

[Dodge]

I've seen too much...

[finnpark]

And again, none of those mentioned are good enough imo to replace any of the current squad

How do you know.

How many times have you seen David Connoly play this season. And what about half of the others. Most of them are playing reserve team football.

Its a stupid statement, a totally blinkered opinion and I think opinions like that are based on the rubbish you read in the papers.

Darren o'dea
Cannot make Celtic's first team squad. Playing for Celtic reserves in a standard similar to eircom league 1st division eg Limerick 37. Was subbed at half time in last match. Ive seen Celtic reserves play Harps (Harps 3-0 up at half time, 2nd half Harps reserves, ended 3-2). You are seriously telling me that there is no better defenders in the LOI than Darren O'Dea? He is absolutely crap and Strachan says hes nowhere near Internation standard.
http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_280408162031.aspx

Darren Randolph
Darren Quigely was always ahead of him and quigely aint much good! You are telling me there is nobody better than this guy in the eircom league? If Randolph and Murphy were in the U-23 squad together Randolph would NOT be playing. As for henderson he wouldn't make a decent div 1 team here.
You could go through most of the squad this way; Whelan, Keogh, Scannell, Connolly etc

Nearly that whole squad cannot even make their own first teams or if they are they are in a lower division.

:mad:

[Dodge]

Sorry, I forgot about the 40 man squad. I was talking about a 22-25 man squad

[CvilleRovers]

Darren o'dea
Cannot make Celtic's first team squad. Playing for Celtic reserves in a standard similar to eircom league 1st division eg Limerick 37. Was subbed at half time in last match. Ive seen Celtic reserves play Harps (Harps 3-0 up at half time, 2nd half Harps reserves, ended 3-2). You are seriously telling me that there is no better defenders in the LOI than Darren O'Dea? He is absolutely crap and Strachan says hes nowhere near Internation standard.
http://www.celticfc.net/news/stories/news_280408162031.aspx


reason he was subbed as he is just after having an operation and was just only back in time for the huns game at the weekend.
if you asked most celtic fans they would have him in as one of thecentre halves, for christ sake this lad has played in the san siro twice against milan in the last year and even played out of position once at left back and played great both times.
if strachan gets over his love in with mcmanus and caldwell then o dea would be our number one defender

[Dodge]

if strachan gets over his love in with mcmanus and caldwell then o dea would be our number one defender

Is that Rovers or Cliftonville's No 1?

Every time I've seen him and O'Cearuill play together, Joe has looked a better player

[Maroon 7]

Is that Rovers or Cliftonville's No 1?

Every time I've seen him and O'Cearuill play together, Joe has looked a better player

I suggest getting new glasses then. Without the red tint on them.

Until O'Cearuill can go and play against AC Milan away in Europe and put in really good performances then it's hard to take claims of him being the better defender seriously.

Personally I think O'Cearuill is pretty ordinary. A decent defender but no more. O'Dea I think has a lot more potential in that he's far better on the ball and can actually play a bit.

[Dodge]

I suggest getting new glasses then. Without the red tint on them.

Until O'Cearuill can go and play against AC Milan away in Europe and put in really good performances then it's hard to take claims of him being the better defender seriously.


I suggest you read the post thicko. How is O'Dea's performances in Milan relevant to how he played when himelf and Joe played together for Ireland? If they play in the same game, at the same position, you're saying I can't compare them because one of them played well a couple of times ina higher level?! :rolleyes:

And neither of them are international standard IMO. Hope I'm wrong on boht counts

[finnpark]

reason he was subbed as he is just after having an operation and was just only back in time for the huns game at the weekend.
if you asked most celtic fans they would have him in as one of thecentre halves, for christ sake this lad has played in the san siro twice against milan in the last year and even played out of position once at left back and played great both times.
if strachan gets over his love in with mcmanus and caldwell then o dea would be our number one defender

Glen Crowe has scored against Kaiserlautern and Trevor Molloy has got man of the match against Celtic at Park Head but I wouldn't have either of them in the squad. Celtic were carrying him in those limited matches, even their regular left back is average. Take my word, that lad will either end up in lower leagues England or Eircom league within 2 years. Once he plays in the LOI he will never get another call up just like Cearuill

[CvilleRovers]

Glen Crowe has scored against Kaiserlautern and Trevor Molloy has got man of the match against Celtic at Park Head but I wouldn't have either of them in the squad. Celtic were carrying him in those limited matches, even their regular left back is average. Take my word, that lad will either end up in lower leagues England or Eircom league within 2 years. Once he plays in the LOI he will never get another call up just like Cearuill

i dont really think your worth debating with if you genuinely believe that sorta crap

[Dr. Ogba]

Its a disgrace that not all 3 are going to the match. The U-23 squad surely should be capable of feeding players to the National squad, otherwise its pointless. :mad:

ah would you go way out of that. you'd probably be the exact sort that would complain if all 3 went to the match saying that it would be a waste of resources....surely this is the point of having assistants/scouts??? :confused:

bloody hell there's just no pleasing some people...

[CvilleRovers]

whats the best way of getting up to lurgan so does anyone know? do bus éireann go near it or what?

[Not Brazil]

Northern Ireland squad for the match.

Hope all of you who are travelling to Lurgan for the game have a good night - great wee ground by the way.

Northern Ireland U23 squad: C Keenan (Larne), D Nelson (Dungannon Swifts), C McClean (Ballymena United), K Lindsay (Linfield), A Watson (Ballymena United), C Coates (Crusaders), B Holland (Cliftonville), D Ogilby (Institute), D Scullion, S Ward (both Glentoran), R Clarke (Newry City), R McIlmoyle (Limavady United), J Mulgrew (Linfield), D Boyce (Glentoran), S Garrett (Newry City), T Stewart (Linfield), M McAllister (Dungannon Swifts), P Thompson (Linfield)

[finnpark]

The Republic should win this one easily enough I think. Most of the IL lads are part time/amateur and their season is over

[micls]

I suggest getting new glasses then. Without the red tint on them.

Until O'Cearuill can go and play against AC Milan away in Europe and put in really good performances then it's hard to take claims of him being the better defender seriously.

Personally I think O'Cearuill is pretty ordinary. A decent defender but no more. O'Dea I think has a lot more potential in that he's far better on the ball and can actually play a bit.

Ive seen them play together twice for Ireland. O Cearruil was clearly the better player in both games

[FarBeag]

O Cearruil is a better player than McShane and O'Dea.

[finnpark]

O Cearruil is a better player than McShane and O'Dea.

McShane deserves his place though. Granted hes not really suitable for the top level of football but he is average when hes fully fit. Looks like hes put on a stone or two due to the injury. O'Dea is only in because hes with a "big name" club, albeit sitting on the bench for the reserves. :)

[cheifo]

O Dea has got to leave Celtic this Summer; perhaps to a championship club where he can get some first team experience.

[ifk101]

O'Dea needs to play first-time football at his age. Until such time, O'Cearuill is the better of the two.

But anyways the good news is that both Trapttoni and Tardelli are going to travel to this match according to the Indo this morning.

[shakermaker1982]

Will it be easy to get tickets for this? I'm in Norn Iron from Saturday visiting the in-laws so it's only fair I get to see a bit of live footie.

[finnpark]

O'Dea needs to play first-time football at his age. Until such time, O'Cearuill is the better of the two.

But anyways the good news is that both Trapttoni and Tardelli are going to travel to this match according to the Indo this morning.

Thats good news but only right. Even if its just to keep mugs like me happy they should respect the Eircom league players. As I said before that 40 man squad is not hot, there are about 15-20 players way ahead of teh eircom league, the other 20-25 are about the same standard.

[Not Brazil]

Will it be easy to get tickets for this? I'm in Norn Iron from Saturday visiting the in-laws so it's only fair I get to see a bit of live footie.

Not be a problem - pay at the gate job.

There'll be hardly anybody at it.

[shakermaker1982]

Not be a problem - pay at the gate job.

There'll be hardly anybody at it.

class! Just got to get it passed her now......:D

[Not Brazil]

class! Just got to get it passed her now......:D

"I'm off to the match now love, see ya when I see ya" should do the trick.:D

[EalingGreen]

"I'm off to the match now love, see ya when I see ya" should do the trick.:D

Hmmm, setting a dangerous precedent there, I think. Better as:

"Whadya mean where was I? I was at the match. And so what if it was three days ago? Sure doesn't that just give you more time to have my tea ready...." ;)

[Not Brazil]

Hmmm, setting a dangerous precedent there, I think. Better as:

"Whadya mean where was I? I was at the match. And so what if it was three days ago? Sure doesn't that just give you more time to have my tea ready...." ;)

I used that one after arriving home from an away game in Armenia a few years ago - she had the tea ready, and I wasn't hungry.

I didn't see tea for a week afterwards.

Hell hath no fury like a woman whose tea has been scorned.:D

[geysir]

As we already know you guys are traditional backwoods stock so it's sometimes hard to tell if you are quoting from life experience or the
imbecile husband can't make tea - emotionally suppressed wife under house arrest - 1930's British seaside music hall humour routine?

[sligoman]

Peers has been withdrawn through injury.

[rambler14]

Peers has been withdrawn through injury.

Darren Murphy of Cork City has replaced him.

What has he done to merit a call-up other than sit on the physio's table in Turners Cross???
He's played one league cup game as far as I know.

[CraftyToePoke]

any of the lads going to this who would be good enough to put a match report/player assessment on here, it would be appreciated by myself, and im sure by many of us who wont be making it to the game.

and if the any of Northern lads who will be there would like to do likewise for their side, im sure their version of events and how they feel their own lads performed would be a good read.

any chance? thanks.

[soccerc]

any of the lads going to this who would be good enough to put a match report/player assessment on here, it would be appreciated by myself, and im sure by many of us who wont be making it to the game.

and if the any of Northern lads who will be there would like to do likewise for their side, im sure their version of events and how they feel their own lads performed would be a good read.

any chance? thanks.

Some pics from today's squad assembly in Dublin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/soccerc/sets/72157604996254194/)

[MariborKev]

Lads,

Should be at this one, and if all goes well might be able to provide coverage.

Rang the IFA about accreditation and media facilities today, the girl didn't reckon they have wireless etc. I'll bring my own modem and see can I get coverage.

I'll defo provide a report.

[CraftyToePoke]

Lads,

Should be at this one, and if all goes well might be able to provide coverage.

Rang the IFA about accreditation and media facilities today, the girl didn't reckon they have wireless etc. I'll bring my own modem and see can I get coverage.

I'll defo provide a report.


thank you.

[geysir]

Seems like we won this one at the death.
Undeserved but we'll take it anyway (http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3167)

Did Tardelli fall asleep?

[Razors left peg]

So out of the players that played in this game who is gonna be good enough for a full cap????

[soccerc]

Photos from the game

http://www.flickr.com/photos/soccerc/sets/72157605043077108/