Only a little thing but we crept back above Northern Ireland in the latest FIFA ranking.
We're 46th they are 49th. Now to catch Tunisia, Mali and Slovakia.
http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statisti...ticleid=131847
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Only a little thing but we crept back above Northern Ireland in the latest FIFA ranking.
We're 46th they are 49th. Now to catch Tunisia, Mali and Slovakia.
http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statisti...ticleid=131847
I can start gloating again to the missus. When she found out her nation had overtaken us she couldn't stop laughing! At least the world champions are number 1 - makes sense. Cannot see how ING GER LAND are above Portugal. A team thats beaten them twice in major competitions quite recently.
on penalties though so they dont technically count as victories.
Couldn't give a rat's arse what position we are to the North TBH
Exactly. Minnows like that get excited when their non country overtakes us. The rankings are a crock anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by liaml
KOH
have they started dragging the river for Ealing Green yet?
Not a sign of him.;)
haven't heard from him but by his logic now there will be absolutely no talk about an All Island Team.
we deserve it after our epic victory last week.
As Jackie Fullerton, BBC NI has often said - "The glory days are back!!".Quote:
Originally Posted by as_i_say
we're not brazil , we're the republic of ireland. :)
Well, I take my hat off to "Duh Gaffur" - he took a chance on playing San Marino in February and it's paid off handsomely! No doubt, last weeks triumph will not only herald the rise and rise of the ROI up the rankings, but I confidently expect they'll have San Marino close on their heels, since they are bound to prove a handful as the Qualifiers go on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie
Anyway, must go now... ...can't keep head above water... ....struggling to breathe... glug, glug...............;)
Message from Northern Ireland fans:
"In Stan, We Trust".
:D
www.oneteaminireland.bravehost.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
KOH
ye are very much in a minority on that one and welcome to approach him :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
on a more serious note how many points do ye expect from yer fixtures in march:
Liechtenstein away &
Sweden at home
i think yer record against minnows is bad enough too (eg. v iceland last year) but i'm sure ye will beat the liechtensteiners but how will the sweden match go?
We drew 0-0 last time we visted Vaduz...albeit in a friendly, under the guidance of "the special one" - Sammy Mac.Quote:
Originally Posted by galwayhoop
We had 27 fans at that game - as compared to the 2,500 who are making the trip this time. It'll be like a home game.
I think we'll win in Vaduz and draw against the Swedes in Belfast.
If we do get the win in Vaduz, Windsor Park will be electric for the Sweden game.
Our team is capable of winning both these games - it is equally capable of losing them both.
looks like we are in the same boat next month soQuote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
Don't discount the possibility of our losing in Vaduz and then beating the Swedes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
Seriously.
:cool:
I know, EG.Quote:
Originally Posted by EalingGreen
Nothing, but nothing, surprises me when it comes to our lot.
Tell you what tho - two wins, and it's going to be one hell of an autumn.;)
Aye, but two wins would make it a run of six unbeaten, five of them competitive and only two draws (one of those a friendly). Frankly, that might only be setting us up for a fall in the autumn (pun intended), since we're not that good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Not Brazil
Tbh, I'd bite your hand off for a win and a draw (either order). In fact, I'd even accept a good win in Vaduz and a fighting defeat v Sweden, since I think they're going to run away with the Group (i.e. we'd still have plenty to play for against the others)
forgive my pesimism but is this the calm before the storm ............ hope not. everyone seems very civil today