Whats the story with Qatar being one of the top 10 purchasers of tickets? Sounds fairly iffy.
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Whats the story with Qatar being one of the top 10 purchasers of tickets? Sounds fairly iffy.
Possibly just Aussie expats living there and expats from other countries. Being in the top 10 countries for tickets sold doesn't mean much without detailing the exact numbers. I'd say the numbers sold to residents of every country other than Australia and New Zealand will be small enough to be honest.
Creditable 0-0 against the side ranked 14 in the world, 9 places above us currently. Had a disallowed goal as well, which didn't seem to make much sense to me. Ref seemed to think there was a push on the goalkeeper, but it's a really dreadful decision.
It was fine. Had the air of a midseason friendly. Most of our good play came down the right. De La Harpe had a few decent crosses into the box, but up front we struggled to threaten from open play. Megan Campbell's throws were the other main weapon of choice for the team. We could do with a little bit of variety from throw-ins. You could see the opposition defence move straight to the penalty box as soon as the throw was awarded.
Can't understand why the goal was ruled out.
Vera Pauw must leave sentimentality outside the door when tough World Cup calls come knocking
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soc...come-knocking/
Liking the video they put together.
Ireland’s World Cup squad
Goalkeepers:
Courtney Brosnan (Everton)
Grace Moloney (Reading)
Megan Walsh (Unattached)
Defenders:
Heather Payne (Florida State University)
Áine O’Gorman (Shamrock Rovers)
Niamh Fahey (Liverpool)
Louise Quinn (Birmingham City)
Diane Caldwell (Reading)
Claire O’Riordan (Celtic)
Megan Connolly (Unattached)
Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City)
Isibeal Atkinson (West Ham United)
Midfielders:
Katie McCabe (Arsenal)
Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage)
Lily Agg (London City Lionesses)
Ruesha Littlejohn (Unattached)
Ciara Grant (Hearts)
Sinead Farrelly (Gotham FC)
Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City)
Forwards:
Kyra Carusa (London City Lionesses)
Amber Barrett (Standard Liege)
Marissa Sheva (Washington Spirit)
Abbie Larkin (Shamrock Rovers)
Training Players
Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes FC)
Harriet Scott (Birmingham City)
Jamie Finn (Birmingham City)
Some strange selections in defence there - Payne and Atkinson play in midfield, Payne has also played up front!
Finn's omission from the main squad is really strange, regular for her club and country across the season
Gutted for those who missed out, Leanne Kiernan and Megan Connolly especially
No Ryan Manning?
I shared a plane trip with the squad on their recent US trip. All (including Vera and co) were slumming it down the back with me, economy class. They came across really well, good atmosphere within the squad. Katie was a focal point. I sat next to a couple of the players, who were extremely friendly and cordial. I wish them well in the World Cup, they’re a credit to the nation
Mannion is a huge loss. She has genuine class and is one of the best footballers we have. Such a shame.Quote:
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Connolly.....I'd have brought her if she was even capable of throwing the ball for 15 minutes if we need a goal.
I guess it says a lot about how the game has progressed that I'm gutted for all those omitted! They are indeed a credit to their country and hopefully they can......really shake 'em up etc. etc.
The kick-off times in general are great for the insomniacs among us also. Especially in this muggy weather....
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Connolly's on the list, no?Quote:
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Campbell! Auto correct changed it for some reasonQuote:
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Aye, Megan Campbell.Quote:
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So disappointed for her. This should have been the Rory Delap Invitational. Genuinely gutted for the players who missed out.
It actually feels like it means way more because they're not earning huge money to soften the blow. They are a brilliant squad and fingers crossed they get out of the group.
Hot Press have announced a world cup song to be released on Friday.
Not sure if it's an official team song
https://www.hotpress.com/lifestyle-s...d-cup-22977688
The Vera Pauw "misconduct" allegations are a bit of an unwanted distraction: https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023...y-career-pauw/
I recall Pauw's claims when this was first coming out that she was denied the chance to record her video call interaction with the Houston Dash investigators, and when she then refused to continue it her subsequent written submission was ignored. Not to act as if she is a maligned saint, but the suspiciously timed Athletic story makes you wonder about how fairly she is being treated.