Republic of Ireland V France - Monday, 27th March 2023 - Euro 2024 Qualifier

[Stuttgart88]

But what’s the beef with it not being in the absolute top corner? It wasn’t, everyone can see that. It was high and well wide of centre.

9 inches or even less wider and it’s a goal. I feel someone’s trying to make out it wasn’t a good header or it should have been better. Photos show the ball was a fraction behind him, his upper body was angled backwards at point of impact. I think Collins did more or less everything right and more often than not it’s a goal. It was a far better effort than Richie Dunne’s late header in Stuttgart.

What’s wrong with just acknowledging we came very close to scoring? Which probably wouldn’t have been undeserved imho. France probably moan about the Martinez late save which was improbable. We’re allowed a little self pity too, unless you’re a joyless troll.

[seanfhear]

Pointing out ~ Accuracy of Fact ~ Is hardly trolling, is it ? !

[Stuttgart88]

Depends on what else you’ve said about the header.

[seanfhear]

Depends on what else you’ve said about the header.

The header was a very good effort and it was an excellent save.

[Stuttgart88]

I agree

[pineapple stu]

Molumby and O'Shea out for four and eight weeks respectively after picking up injuries against France.

That's close to the rest of the season. Not ideal with the Greece game in particular in June - they should be back for it, but will have little enough game time ahead of it.

[CSAD]

Molumby and O'Shea out for four and eight weeks respectively after picking up injuries against France.

That's close to the rest of the season. Not ideal with the Greece game in particular in June - they should be back for it, but will have little enough game time ahead of it.

Not the worst thing, they’ve played a lot this season so now at least they get some time to rest the bodies before June.

[seanfhear]

Not the worst thing, they’ve played a lot this season so now at least they get some time to rest the bodies before June.

West Brom won't be very happy.

[Razors left peg]

"Was it in top corner", "It wont be hot in Greece in the summer"..... Foot.ie has jumped the shark

[BOOMSHAKALAKA]

"Was it in top corner", "It wont be hot in Greece in the summer"..... Foot.ie has jumped the shark

It won't be 30 degrees, it'll be warm but it'll be fine. It's not Orlando 94 we're talking about here.

The injuries are disappointing. Maybe the poster who said playing 2 matches over the international window was counterproductive had a point? They both played the full match v Latvia. Definitely won't help West Broms playoff bid in the championship.

[texidub]

Ferguson carrying a knock too? I don't see him on the team sheet for Brighton..

[BOOMSHAKALAKA]

Ferguson carrying a knock too? I don't see him on the team sheet for Brighton..

Not on the bench either. I think it shows the effort our players put in last Monday. They put everything in for their country.

[backstothewall]

I was aghast that he took off Ferguson when he did though. I didn't understand that at all.

Happy to withdraw this. Misses out for Brighton today with a knock picked up during the game.

This makes a lot more sense in fairness.

[Eirambler]

I'm not convinced he was ever 100% fit in the France game actually. He picked up a knock against Latvia and was left on far too long that night. Should have just played 45 at most that night, or even just come in off the bench for the last 20.

[tetsujin1979]

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