When is the squad decided?
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When is the squad decided?
will be announced on wednesday, according to today's IndoQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Press conference at 5.30pm at Thomond Park on Wednesday.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Any idea how tickets are selling for this game? Far too expensive for a stand ticket in particular imo.
Agree. Going for side terrace for the 2 Thomond games.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
This was a great chance for FAI to give recognition to Block Bookers who took tickets for this game by reducing the prices from 55 to 40, 35 to 25 and 25 to 20.
Don't know for sure, but I heard these tickets are dearer that it was to see Munster in the Heiniken Cup.
As a matter of interest what do you expect/want as your squad?
Mine would be:
Given
Westwood
B. Murphy
Kilbane
Delaney
O'Shea
Dunne
St. Ledger
Finnan (if fit)
Foley
Kelly
Duff
McGeady
Lawrence
S. Hunt
Andrews
Whelan
J.McCarthy
Gibson
Keane
Doyle
Folan
Best/N. Hunt
If it was an extended squad I'd consider places for McCann, Delap, Ward, O'Dea and some others.
will Steven Reid be fit for it?
I'm hoping Fahey will be given a chance.
Any chance Andy Reid is back?
Brian Murphy plays in the LOI so no chance of getting a call up and whats up with having McCarthy in there and not Fahey?Quote:
Originally Posted by Diarmo
I'd imagine Trapp will use the get together as a means of preparing the senior players for the Cyprus match.
As for the game well that could be used to try out a few things and also give a chance for a few other players to impress.
I think we saw the value of that when Trapp played quite a few new players in the team against Nigeria, which can only be good for the players morale and the long term good of the national team.
If players are doing well for their clubs then friendlies and training get togethers are a good way of keeping these players involved in the set up, and ready if we should need them.
It also gives Trapp a chance to see if they are what he needs and are capable of stepping up to International level.
I think thats what Trapp is aiming to do long term, get players used to how he works and the systems he employs.
All in all this, can only be good for the Irish National team and set up.
Wonder will a certain guy from Man City be included?
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Originally Posted by Hibernian
I'd say Dunne and Given will defo be in the Squad:):)
I doubt there'll be any huge surprises in this squad, as much as we'd all love to see Andy Reid back and James McCarthy or Sean Scannell given a call up the likliehood is that its just gonna be the same squad as last time and to be fair thats not nessecarily a bad thing
This is a great opportunity to give St Ledger & Foley more game time, can't see them making any more changes than that
Scanell hasnt done enough to warrant a call up yet, but he definately looks like he has a futureQuote:
Originally Posted by Wangball
agreed, this game, and any training sessions that accompany it will be used to re-familiarise the squad with each other before the Cyprus game. If Reid/McCarthy/McCann/Fahey (accept it) was in unstoppable form then yes they should be called up, but with no games played by the time of the Australia game there's no justification in changing what is a settled squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wangball
Any new caps should be handed out in the South Africa friendly, IMO
Keith Fahey will be included it seems!
Heard from a reliable source.
Are ya gonna tell us your source??Quote:
Originally Posted by joema
Nope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Is fahy not injured??
Played the whole 2nd half against Saudi club Al Hilal on SundayQuote:
Originally Posted by Weatherman
Why do you bother posting at all?Quote:
Originally Posted by joema
I'm not asking you to believe me ffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by zenokelly
Its just what I heard, and the lad that told me doesn't want his name put up on an internet message board! Simple as that!
For all I know, he could be wrong. Just saying what I heard!
All the "name your source" stuff is a bit ridiculous.
I love the rumours this time of year, whether they're true or not, who cares?
Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story! :D
I think a couple of new faces have to be included. Definitely 2 out of McCarthy, McCann and Fahey should be picked even just to get them used to being in the squad. They could have stormers this season and make big shouts for inclusion in a World Cup squad IF we qualify.
Trap needs 2 dig out a left back from somewhere. Is there anybody that's worth a shout for this squad? Kilbane has been a great servant but he's only getting older and slower.
What time is the squad announcement expected, I wonder will Murphy get a call up?
Announcement has been postponed until tomorrow for some reason:Quote:
Originally Posted by centre mid
http://www.fai.ie/
Problem with Trap's flight:
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0729/ireland.html
Is the press conference still being held in thomond parkQuote:
Originally Posted by bohsRap
I doubt Murphy would get a call up, Bohs are playing the night before. I can't see them being too happy with losing their main keeper for a meaningless game like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by centre mid
I think he's in with a good shout. Trap certainly wans't impressed by Henderson when he was called up the last time.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
And the FAI always put the national team ahead of the needs of the LOI, so the fixture clash wouldn't be a major issue. Besides, it would be good for Bohs to have him included - put him even more in the shop window and maybe get in some much needed cash! :ball:
It's not up to the FAI, afaik Bohs don't have to let him play in a friendly if they don't want him to.Quote:
Originally Posted by joema
Also, I remember Trap saying for some friendly before that no LOI players were in the squad cos they were in the middle of their season so if he was telling the truth, he wouldn't do it again this time. Although I personally believe he was just using that as an excuse not to have any LOI in the squad.
I agree - I'd say Trap was just using that as an excuse.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
You are right about it being Bohs decision whether to release him or not. But I'd be very surprised if they didn't let hi go! Fenlon has been saying he should be in the squad for long enough, after all...
I don't believe it is Bohs decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by joema
It is a designated international date so internationals get preference.
Anyhow I don't believe Trap will pick him, just in my opinion.
It aint as simple as that. Bohs pay his wages.Quote:
Originally Posted by zenokelly
Hopefully he'll be in the squad, he deserves it.
Any chance the flight thing was just a cover up and he's still working on S. Ireland?!!!
Giving him a massage is he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
It's called the Tardelli slam.Quote:
Originally Posted by MeathDrog
It doesn't matter how much martial arts training he's been doing over the summer, a p*ssy is a p*ssy.
None.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
Squad should have been announced around now. Any word?
ame Club
Goalkeepers
Shay Given Manchester City
Kieren Westwood Coventry City
Joe Murphy Scunthorpe United
Defenders
John O'Shea Manchester United
Kevin Foley Wolves
Richard Dunne Manchester City
Stephen Kelly Fullham
Kevin Kilbane Hull City
Eddie Nolan Preston North End
Sean St. Ledger Preston North End
Midfielders
Aiden McGeady Celtic
Damien Duff Newcastle United
Darron Gibson Manchester United
Glenn Whelan Stoke City
Keith Andrews Blackburn Rovers
Liam Miller Unattached
Stephen Hunt Reading
Andy Keogh Wolves
Liam Lawrence Stoke City
Forwards
Caleb Folan Hull City
Kevin Doyle Wolves
Robbie Keane Tottenham Hotspur
Shane Long Reading
Leon Best Coventry City