Irish involvement in the Football League playoffs

[Stuttgart88]

Sounds like all the good stuff happened in the first half, the 2nd half is just hectic, hardly a decent effort on goal.
Based on the 2nd half, Wednesday are fully deserved to hold on to their advantage.

based on the first half you'd say it was a travesty of a result, but Wednesday were comfortable in the second.

[Stuttgart88]

BBC - picture of Westwood and the words "Is there any way past this man?"

Good save just there alright, after your post!

[geysir]

That was a good save.

[TrapAPony]

BBC - picture of Westwood and the words "Is there any way past this man?"

Not that it matters as it will only be for the 3rd choice goalkeeping position but it is pity that when it comes to the Euro selection that O'Neill will go for a League 1 bench warmer ahead of him.

[geysir]

They showed the first half highlights there and Westwood was excellent, a goalie at his peak. thriving like a pig in muck.

[DannyInvincible]

Not that it matters as it will only be for the 3rd choice goalkeeping position but it is pity that when it comes to the Euro selection that O'Neill will go for a League 1 bench warmer ahead of him.

It's frustrating enough that Westwood is unlikely to be first-choice, but it would be a travesty if he didn't even make the squad ahead of Forde.

[BonnieShels]

If they get to the EPL there's every chance that he will become a real headache for Monkeano.

Did Richie get his game in the end?

[DeLorean]

Richie didn't leave the bench. Yeah, hopefully SW get promoted and he's our only PL goalkeeper playing regularly, that should force the issue nicely.

[Fixer82]

Was McGeady injured? Felt for Towell, thought he would get his chance tonight.

[BonnieShels]

I as driving and OTB reported in the 65min about how the game had gone Richie was still on the bench. I honestly thought he would get on then. I mean at that stage it was all or nothing.

What is it about Hughton that he goes numb when things are against him? That being said I hope Wednesday get promoted, always had a wee grá for them. And I hope Brighton, finally get up next year. you almost felt that whoever finished third in the Championship would be gassed come the playoffs.

[SwanVsDalton]

It's frustrating enough that Westwood is unlikely to be first-choice, but it would be a travesty if he didn't even make the squad ahead of Forde.

When it comes to being a third choice, other factors come into play other than simple ability.

The travesty (if that's the right word) is Westwood not going as one or two. Third doesn't come into it for me. And I can't see a proven guy like Westwood travelling happily to help keep two others sharp (nor should he be).

[Charlie Darwin]

When it comes to being a third choice, other factors come into play other than simple ability.

The travesty (if that's the right word) is Westwood not going as one or two. Third doesn't come into it for me. And I can't see a proven guy like Westwood travelling happily to help keep two others sharp (nor should he be).

Why not?

[SkStu]

Why not?

Who in their right mind is happy to miss 3 to 4 weeks of Sunday mass to be third choice keeper at the Euros?

[Charlie Darwin]

Who in their right mind is happy to miss 3 to 4 weeks of Sunday mass to be third choice keeper at the Euros?

Not a good Catholic boy, that's for sure. Colour me badd, Stu, you've convinced me!

[Stuttgart88]

They showed the first half highlights there and Westwood was excellent, a goalie at his peak. thriving like a pig in muck.

I'm not putting him down, he had a good game for sure. But he only made two saves of note in the first half, one a weak finish from Wilson (who has a sweet first touch) and another tipped over the bar which was hit at a lovely height for him. I thought he dealt well with some tough in-swingers, showing strength to get something on the ball when he needed to. The 6 yard box was his and he let you know it. Lest we forget, he had one seriously fluffed kick

There is just no comparison between him and Shay in terms of sharpness and agility, and Randolph too. He just looks as if he sees things quicker. But Randolph does look good for us.

EDIT: RTE website headline "Westwood heroics...". Am I being too parsimonious in my praise?