Never going to happen for so many reasons.
If we do qualify, im hopeful he will get a run out in some friendlies before euros and at least be part of the squad.
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Never going to happen for so many reasons.
If we do qualify, im hopeful he will get a run out in some friendlies before euros and at least be part of the squad.
If Whelan was suspended, perhaps the Steven Reid "emergency" callup situation would make sense... (never gonna happen).
If Whelan ever got suspended & if we were short on midfielders I would guess that Trapattoni would play Kilbane there.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Bruce says he's back and ready for action. Full of compliments as usual: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11661_7264900,00.html
Just come on for David Vaughan in about the 81st minute, first time he'll actually get some time to play. Not sure about his dodgy facial hair though.
It's for charity so we'll leave him off, he's started movember earlyQuote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
On the bench again today along with James McClean. John Egan also makes the Sunderland bench for the first time and Westwood starts.
Ya saw that. Great to see Egan there. He is Bruce's only defensive option on the bench by the looks of it so you never know he could well make an appearance today.
On for Colback with 15 minutes to go. This fixture two years ago is where he got his original injury.
How did Meyler do when he came on? I saw he was lucky not to get booked for a rash challenge on Rooney
Nice little cameo. Kept the ball well. Hopefully he'll be starting games soon.
He played OK. Sunderland looked a better team with him and Elmo on the pitch. There was nothing wrong with that tackle - he got the ball and Rooney kicked his foot, but Rooney gets free kicks every time he falls over so you can see why the referee acted the way he did.
Surely the best cameo of the night was Meyler's ridiculous fringe and tache though.
Ya just read it on skysports. They called it a "rash" challenge and said that he was lucky not to get booked
Was listening on 5 Live.
Commentary went like this:
Co-commentator: Looking at that again it looked like Meyler won the ball and Rooney kicked the wedged ball and got upended.
Commentator: Yes, he got the ball and the man.
Co-commentator: No. He got the ball only and Rooney then got upended kicking the ball which was stuck against Meyler.
The commentator was simply programmed to come out with a cliche.
Was the co-commentator Graham Taylor? Love listening to him. If we make it, Meyler really could be a secret weapon for us/
Not Graham Taylor - cant remember who - someone recently finished playing I think.
Failed to make the Sunderland bench v Wolves
Bruce was a huge fan of him. It will be interesting to see how he gets on with O'Neill there. Hopefully the change of management won't affect the development of David or John Egan
O'Neill will love him - he's a superior player to those that are currently playing. He's still only recovering from a serious two-year injury and the hard ground won't do him any favours.
From Meyler's twitter account:
"Delighted to play another game and get another 90 minutes under the belt. That's my 10th game back since my injuries happy days!"
Here's the match report - V Man U Reserves. Egan came on for Bramble in the second half. McGinty started for United:
http://www.safc.com/news/20111208/su...256213_2542015
Liddle and McClean started for Sunderland also, and Michael Keane started for United.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy_c12000
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...308743785.html
Quinn references Meyler, Westwood and McClaen in this interview
I thought Michael Keane had switched to England?Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
I think until McGinty or Keane are actually named in an England squad, we live in hope that they will stay with us.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fly
That's my perspective anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
Are we really that desperate?Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
In hindsight, live in hope is a little strong. I'm just going to keep an eye out until they fall off the fence.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
I don't think my post implies desperation, more a belief that the more on board the better. There have been times in the past where I have thought that if James Milner had stayed with us, he could have added a bit of creativity and strength in midfield. The same would apply if either of these went on to play for England, I would wonder what if!. Another player I hope stays with us is Jack Grealish who has, I believe, has represented both us and England, and from all reports is a real prospect.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
What's this all about?Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
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Originally Posted by Irwin3
http://www.lookuppage.com/users/jamesmilner/
I must say, that's a very new one on me too!Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
Let's hope O'Neill's Irish ties can ensure McClean and Meyler get some run outs. With Meyler it seemed to be a case of not wanting to rush him back, so one would presume O'Neill will play him when he sees fit. McClean wasn't given any opportunity by Bruce, so the news that O'Neill is at least considering McClean means he'll make his debut.
Great to see McClean impressing in front of O'Neill. The fact that he's on the bench so early into his career at Sunderland speaks volumes in itself.
McClean will get his chance. I wouldn't have a go at Bruce over it. I'm sure Bruce would've given McClean his chance. Meyler was superb before the injury he suffered in SoL against Manure. The departed villain described him at the time as undroppable. I hope to see Meyler injury free and coming along over the next few months. Trap had named him in a squad before the injury. Hopefully he'll see enough to give Meyler a chance. Personally I'd be of the belief had Meyler not been injured, he could've forced his way into Trap's plans by now but alas that was not to be.
[QUOTE=gastric;1559160. Another player I hope stays with us is Jack Grealish who has, I believe, has represented both us and England, and from all reports is a real prospect.[/QUOTE]
Grealish has never played for england he was named in an under 17 squad this summer and declined the offer. He has played at under 15, under 16 and under 17 level for us
Cheers. His wikipedia page makes no mention of his representing us, or of his eligibility for us at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
Edit - There's a bit about it on his wikipedia discussion page. Someone wondering how he qualified for us and another says he never played at all for us.
Anyhow, wrong thread. Hope Meyler gets some first team action some. Maybe starting this Sunday, though it is a must win game at home vs. Blackburn so who knows. A nice welcome game for Martin O'Neill's return to the big time!
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Originally Posted by Irwin3
This has been discussed on here before and what I can remember the belief was that he had played for us. I am happy to be proved wrong however!
Meyler on the bench today V Blackburn. Hopefully he will get a decent run out. McClean on the bench as well. O'Shea captains the side. Team selection hasn't gone down well with the Sunderland fans. General opinion:
- Colback and Vaughan . . . . not enough steel in midfield (great op for Meyler now to step in)
- Bramble in at centre back . . . . accident waiting to happen (get Egan in there Martin, he'll do a job for you!!)
http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthr...=653151&page=5
McClean came on in the 76th minute for Colback.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy_c12000
Has done well since he came on. Put in a couple of good crosses and looks very positive every time is gets the ball. Good chance of starting the next gameQuote:
Originally Posted by The Fly