Mentalitee is very strong. He's the anti-McCarthy then.
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Wouldn't surprise me if Trap took McClean on direction from the FAI as a token 23rd member to appease the fans and media, it would be bad for the squad if there was negative selection whisperings going around before the tournament, the team needs positivity and full support. If trap leaves out all of McClean, McCarthy, Coleman and Duffy it'd be seen as conservative and a distraction.
FAI got involved with something similiar involving McCarthy getting capped at the end of a competitive game to hush the media on his eligibility and commitment to us. It was blatantly obvious it wasn't a selection decision Trap wanted to make.Comment
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It was obvious that McCarthy's competitive cap was premature. Trap could well have considered the merits of giving a competitive cap that would end the intense pressure on the youngster McCarthy. Trap has for most part of his coaching life, managed to make up his own mind on matters and stick to the plan, despite media pressure.
If Trap selects McClean, it will be to McClean's credit, not the FAI.Last edited by geysir; 10/03/2012, 7:50 AM.Comment
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Not if you believe the McCarthy-ites on here. They think he's the best thing. I like him, but can see McClean actually making an impact in international football unlike his namesake.
Who won't really get much chance till Trap leaves.Comment
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According to Trap, he keeps McCarthy close enough within earshot on the sidelines to receive some jewels of his tactical instructions. I doubt if Trap would be wasting his wisdom on a player he doesn't have faith in. He is in at the tail end of the squad.Comment
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Don't agree. He may or may not figure in the Euros, but Trap - contrary to myth - does actually take some chances with players and promotes players he's impressed with. With Duff ageing and Hunt struggling for form McClean is very likely to be in Trap's squads for the WC qualifying campaign.
Just as an aside, McClean's lunge on the derby match last weekend could have earned a straight red at a Euro finals. Playing any of our 3 Euro oponents at a neutral venue with a continental ref is a very different context to a wet day on Tyneside in a frenetic north east derby match. Sure, we love to see youthful enthusiasm, but it just highlights the risk in picking players with little experience of playing in international competitions, club or country. Just saying...Comment
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I understood AB was referring to McCarthy as the player who "won't really get much chance till Trap leaves".Comment
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ah ok.
Point still stands about McClean's experience btw. I'd pick McClean for the Euros, but I'd also make sure he understands he's got to stay on his feet.Comment
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One thing i've noticed about him in the last few weeks, is that he doesn't fade out of a game, even if he hasn't got the quality on the wing or the experience, nevertheless he effectively keeps plugging away right to the end.Comment
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Set up the first goal todayComment
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Having a stormer according to the Sunderland fans forum. He had a few average displays, good to see him back to formComment
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Shearer raving about him on MOTD as I type, they're presuming he'll be at the Euros.
A goal and two assists today. Was terrific.
The ball is round and has many surprises.Comment
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