Brian Kerr Quote - Funny

"I have eight very good defenders in my squad, nine if you include Gary Doherty.

heh, yea says it all really

sorry don't find that funny at all.
gary is one of the most dedicated and hard workin players out there.
very versatile and can play in a number of positions where ever he is required by his country.
if only some of the other players would show the same flexibility

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Originally Posted by $Leon$

gary is one of the most dedicated and hard workin players out there.

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Yeah but I could be a hard working and dedicated player aswell but I'd be worth nothing to an Irish International team cos I don't have the talent.

Anyway, way prefer Doherty playing up front (if at all) as any mistakes would be far less costly. Don't get me wrong, I'm not slating the guy or anything, and he can score a goal or two, but he is not the quality of player that we really should want in defence or up front.

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Originally Posted by $Leon$

sorry don't find that funny at all.
gary is one of the most dedicated and hard workin players out there.
very versatile and can play in a number of positions where ever he is required by his country.
if only some of the other players would show the same flexibility

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It's hilarious!
Gary doherty is nothing other than a defender.
just coz he's tall and can score from set pieces doesnt make him a versatile player and certainly doesnt make him a striker.

mind you ive the upmost respect for the man and admire his dedication and hard work

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Originally Posted by kevin77

"I have eight very good defenders in my squad, nine if you include Gary Doherty.

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Originally Posted by $Leon$

sorry don't find that funny at all.
gary is one of the most dedicated and hard workin players out there.
very versatile and can play in a number of positions where ever he is required by his country.
if only some of the other players would show the same flexibility

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Originally Posted by Koffi Annan, United Nations Secretary General

Ah Jasus lads, Relax.

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No-one is questioning the Ginger ones work rate or dedication. The quote, in the context it was printed, was funny. however, on further inspection it appears that Kerr was referring to the fact that he sees Doherty, primarily at the moment, as a striker in the Irish set up, but certainly he could be used in an emergency as a defender.

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Originally Posted by Kevin77

"I have eight very good defenders in my squad, nine if you include Gary Doherty.

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yep, it is funny... hehe :D

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Originally Posted by Bondvillain

however, on further inspection it appears that Kerr was referring to the fact that he sees Doherty, primarily at the moment, as a striker in the Irish set up

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You had to further inspect it to find that out? Did you actually think Kerr was slagging off the Doc? :D

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

You had to further inspect it to find that out? Did you actually think Kerr was slagging off the Doc? :D

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Ach no, I didnt... (sure, jaysus, Im fierce clever altogther.)
It was a gentle wee 'push in the right direction' for the professional ''wrong-end-of-stick'' grabbers that may walk among us... :D

I'm wondering who the 8 good defenders are...

O`Brien
Cunningham
Dunne
O`Shea
Carr
Finnan

Then you're into Maybury and Breen, who I suppose are ok, but quality might be stretching it.

Ade

Maybe he meant Keane & Kilbane :) to be honest I would like 22 good defenders in the squad, when you don't have the ball then everyone needs to defend. To be honest I like Kerr's selection policy, he is making the right choices.