Republic of Ireland V Cyprus - Wednesday, 15th October 2008 - World Cup 2010 Q

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Originally Posted by abbeyvale

I remember posting on a thread on this website a few months back (cant seem to find the thread now), but it was about potential up and coming Irish players playing in the English leagues.

I (as a big Man U fan) suggested that Darron Gibson (who was on loan at Wolves at the time) was indeed an International player in the making and I also suggested that he would be capped within the next 12months.

I was of course abused left, right and centre for suggesting same,

I have seen this lad play a good few times, and dare I say it, he reminds me of a Michael Carrick (tall, good engine and a fine passer of the ball (both long and short)).

I just hope it turns out well for him tonight, and I really hope he makes it at International level..........................Best of luck.

Ireland 2-0 Cyprus (Keane & Doyle)

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One quick search later: http://foot.ie/showthread.php?p=8594...son#post859489

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Originally Posted by abbeyvale

The national team wont be too bad when they have a full squad to pick from, with Duff & Reid now back from injury, along with Morrisson in fine form for CPalace.

One I'd like to mention is Darron Gibson of Man Utd (currently on loan at Wolves) what a talent, and a good midfielder.

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Originally Posted by abbeyvale

One I'd like to mention is Darron Gibson of Man Utd (currently on loan at Wolves) what a talent, and a good midfielder.

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Think he means this one

i find the defendant not guilty - ur free to go....:cool:

He said he was abused left right and centre.
Stutts? :D

Jesus if that is being abused, the word has been cheapened. In my day being abused was getting a hurl in the balls and a clatter across the head on a constant daily basis and that is not without the perverts getting involved. I was lucky as I was too ugly to be abused but come on, abused, now way were you abused (on this forum that is)

at worst, people disagreed that Gibson should have been called into the squad at the time.

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Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Jesus if that is being abused, the word has been cheapened. In my day being abused was getting a hurl in the balls and a clatter across the head on a constant daily basis and that is not without the perverts getting involved. I was lucky as I was too ugly to be abused but come on, abused, now way were you abused (on this forum that is)

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you were just jealous you weren't Neil :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyNHm...eature=related

He would not have survived a youngirish tirade.

The abuseometer has dropped a bit lately, hasn't it?:D

the rantometer has gone down even further though I miss YI.

Hey Neil Ive just seen a video of you in 10 years, btw is that a michael take the video below that following your look alike in 10 years? Btw I dont really think that video you posted is appropriate.

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Originally Posted by geysir

He said he was abused left right and centre.
Stutts? :D

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Didn't see the "sorreeee I was wrongggg" on the Limerickman picking you up on the DG bit. :D

I'm happy he is playing instead of Miller, its a gamble but its a gamble that is more likely to pay off than playing Miller, although it has to be a right kick in the nuts to A.Reid, seems Trap will never play him as a CM. I can see Trap's logic behind this, he is just trying to keep the same system and replace like for like and he probably considers replacing S.Reid with a similar(albeit inexperienced player) is less risky than replacing him with a very different player like Miller or A.Reid plus if we played A.Reid or Miller we might struggle physically and from corners with so many shortarses on the pitch

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Originally Posted by gspain

Didn't see the "sorreeee I was wrongggg" on the Limerickman picking you up on the DG bit. :D

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Shock smiley here

DG = Darron Gibson?

What's the rest about?

I get it now but i never said I was right or he was wrong.
I wrote very politely
"Could it have been some other board?"

My valuable contribution on Gibson is that I have not got a bloody clue how he will do.:)
Intrigued.

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Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

The 26 country representative team?

FFS you're having a laugh.

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don't think it was a serious comment to be honest.

4 reasons why Ireland struggled:

1. Paul McShane- Can't cross, can't pass and everytime a Cyprus player ran at him I was convinced he'd hack him down. Not even related to a footballer.

2. Glenn Whelan- Worst game in an Ireland shirt left Gibson with no support. Point proved with Whelan with his p!ss poor attempt at a first touch in the 90th minute in front of goal.

3. Aiden McGeady- Cross the ball for feck sake and stop trying to run through the man when you should go around him.

4. Trap's reluctancy to use his substitutes- Game was crying out for Stephen Hunt and Andy Reid.

A win's a win though!:)

Thought central midfield was pretty poor. McShane caught out of position a couple of times.

Thought McGeady played fairly well to be honest. Constantly took on the Cypriots despite some loose crosses.

Keane quiet apart from the goal. Doyle excellent.

Dunne fantastic.

Dunphy summed it up well after, if that was Staunton or Kerr they'd be getting a lot of 'welly' after that performance.

I was unable to watch the match (****ing Justin TV) but going on what the radio lads were saying if we play like this in Cyprus we're going to have deja vu