Fair play to my fellow Galway man David Forde. Made a few great saves and claimed every cross he came for apart from one I think. That said he looks really uncomfortable with the ball at his feet.
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Fair play to my fellow Galway man David Forde. Made a few great saves and claimed every cross he came for apart from one I think. That said he looks really uncomfortable with the ball at his feet.
Forde was very good tonight but unfortunately we have another keeper, just like Shay, who frightens the life out of me when the ball is passed back to him under pressure. But all in all, his saves and taking balls from crosses/corners was excellent. Well done to him!
Back 4 very solid.
Thought Green and McCarthy were excellent in the middle and felt a bit for Green when one or two passes went astray as it blemished an otherwise solid performance from him.
Very impressed by Robbie also. Thought he looked sharp and used his brain, leading from the front.
What I'm most impressed about was our attitude to the game and our togetherness. It was real 'put 'em under pressure' stuff.
We've gotten so used to seeing Irish teams drop off when the opposition have the ball, this was like a breath of fresh air.
Was delighted to see Walters, McClean and Green flying into tackles. Rattled the Swedes and set a benchmark for us to kick on and improve in this group.
A good night's work!
All the players at various times made a bad pass.
If Green makes one or two bad passes, it hits the headlines. If a McClean cross doesn't find anybody in the box, his 'no end product' hits the headlines.
Both McClean and Green had very good games. If you get one superb ball from a winger landing at the foot of a striker in space, that's a good night's work in a game where chances were few and non existent.
Of our full backs, I thought Coleman showed signs of inexperience which is normal enough but he was far more disciplined in his positioning than previous.
Wilson was solid and that was without showing his usual ability to stroke the passes.
I agree that Coleman still tends to get caught out of position a few times, but hopefully he keeps improving his game. I am delighted for him as I used to watch him play when I lived in Sligo for a couple of years and it is always nice to see a player you watched at LoI level do well. I am surprised that the expert analyists at rte Giles/Dunphy are not aware of this fault in his game but with more experience and good coaching he can sort this out before the two guys catch o0n while watching him on tv playing in their beloved premiership. I also hope the Everton fans have stopped giving him abuse as they were doing earlier this season.
He does get caught out of position, but he's keen as mustard, which is always a benefitQuote:
Originally Posted by wonder88
Coleman is keen as mustard, Sammon a fish out of water, Keane is eager to make an impression, Forde is a vintage model, Clark is a pair of shoes, etc
Let's get them all out now and then burn them.
I'd of thought, Clark shows a clean pair of heels.
Green is inexperienced, Wilson is ballsy, McClean gave them a pasting and Long drew the short straw...
I think long missed cox.
Keane a doubt for Austria. Hollahan might get his chance: http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/inter...austria-match/
Ah Robbie will start on Tuesday come hell or high water IMO;)Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Keane out, Doyle called up according to Tony O'Donoghue on RTE.
Trap has made Grafter look like a fool here.
confirmed: https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status...57661054840832
Quote:
Robbie Keane has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against Austria with calf strain. Kevin Doyle has been called up to replace him. #IrlAus
Not sure if Grafter even got a text, but regardless Trap should've phoned him before dropping that bombshell. Disgraceful man-management once again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Indo reported this morning Trap was likely to go with same XI if Keane was fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Good chance Hoolahan will slip in for his first competitive start - but I wouldn't be surprised if Trap went back to 442, with Brady in for Keane and Walters up front with Long.
Whelan trained today.
Trap really has a perfect excuse to start Hoolahan now. According to RTE Trap spoke to Doyle, almost newsworthy in its own right.
Will be an interesting team announcement.
I'd start Doyle, he'll have a point to prove & a positive reaction guaranteed.
I'd be surprised if he picks Hoolahan. Walters or Sammon will partner Long. Just got to hope he doesn't bring Whelan back into the fold.
I'd let Hoolahan have a go, with Doyle as a sub option if it goes pear-shaped.
Presumably this would mean dropping McCarthy. Christ only knows how that could be justified. (Which is not to attribute Glenn's inclusion to the work of a divine tactician) It wouldn't even make sense to replace Green with Whelan at this stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
Trap shows once again that he is smarter than all of ye! Doyle with a hat trick is my prediction.
Too true...Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Felt this game was made for Keane.... a penalty could decide match, who would be the taker now?
Even with his record this season, I'd assume Walters if he's on the pitch?
Not to talk about Brazil but if we ever did make it, the who's in who's out debate by then could really burn this place down.
Back four were solid. I have to admit, and I'm the first to critizie O'Shea because I don't think he should be anywhere near the team. But on this occassion he was competent. Long may it continue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
Also regarding Green and McCarthy, I don't think Green is the answer to our midfield woes but he did have a good game the other night (I think Hoolahan should be there with McCarthy). However, can we take it that the Whelan / Andrews axis is now over? I certainly hope so.
Not to mention Trap's 2 year contract extension Crosby.
Good point. We're all talking about how Trap pulled off a masterstroke. But did he really. If he had his way, Whelan would have been in instead of Green. And he did have his way on Hoolahan, and look what happened. We missed Wes's brilliance for 75 minutes. So Trap's decisions in using certain players is still way way off the mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
I think Andrews would probably replace Green if he came back. And we still don't know what Trap will do about Whelan/McCarthy on Tuesday.Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
Without Robbie on the pitch, the chances of winning a penalty are greatly diminished.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grafter
Yeah but that's balance out by the fact that with Coleman on the pitch, the chances of conceding a penalty are also greatly diminished.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
MArk played in the LOI.
What's the betting the auld fool will stick Whelan back in? No thanks.
I'd say it's still 50/50 but it would be ahead of Green. There was something very different about the performance in Sweden - Green was doing a straight screening job but McCarthy was pressing much further forward than I've seen even Andrews doing. In fact, the only time I saw Andrews do it was in Paris. Trap knows Whelan's lack of mobility means he couldn't do the same job.
Just copied out a pile of stats, unfortunately if does not display very well as you need to scroll.
http://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252...ague-2012-2013
offensive
Code:R Name Team Pos Apps G A SpG KP Drb F Off Dis Trn Rt
78 Seamus Coleman Everton D( 15(2) - 4 0.4 1.1 0.9 1.3 - 1.1 0.9 6.99
139 Glenn Whelan Stoke M(C) 27(1) - 4 0.7 1.1 0.1 0.7 - 0.8 0.6 6.84
143 Ciaran Clark Aston Villa 28 1 - 0.5 - 0.1 0.3 - 0.3 0.4 6.83
144 James McCarthy Wigan M(CL) 29 2 1 1 0.9 0.6 1.3 - 0.7 0.7 6.83
169 John O'Shea Sunderland 26 1 - 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.4 - 0.1 0.1 6.75
170 Shane Long West Bromwich 19(7) 6 4 1.3 0.8 0.3 1.6 0.5 1.4 1.8 6.75
184 Jonathan WaltersStoke 30 6 1 1.6 1 0.4 1.5 0.6 1.7 2 6.71
203 Wes Hoolahan Norwich AM(C) 23(4) 3 2 0.9 1.4 1.1 1.3 0.3 2.5 1.8 6.65
207 James McClean Sunderland 18(10) 2 2 1.1 0.8 0.9 0.8 - 1.7 1.5 6.63
defensive
R Name Team Pos Apps Tackle I F OW Clr Drb BS OG Rt
78 Seamus Coleman Everton D(R) 15(2) 2.1 1.8 0.8 0.1 2.2 0.2 0.2 - 6.99
139 Glenn Whelan Stoke M(C) 27(1) 1.8 2 1 - 2 1.4 0.5 - 6.84
143 Ciaran Clark Aston Villa(C) 28 1.4 2.4 1.1 0.8 11.7 0.4 1.1 - 6.83
144 James McCarthy Wigan M(CL) 29 2.9 1.9 1.1 - 1.8 1.2 0.4 - 6.83
169 John O'Shea Sunderland 26 1.3 1.9 0.8 0.4 7.5 0.5 0.6 - 6.75
170 Shane Long West Bromwic 19(7) 1 0.2 1.4 - 0.5 0.3 0.2 - 6.75
184 Jonathan Walters Stoke 30 0.9 0.8 1.1 - 1.5 0.3 - 2 6.71
203 Wes Hoolahan Norwich AM(C) 23(4) 1.3 0.8 0.3 - 0.1 0.9 - - 6.65
207 James McClean Sunderland 18(10) 2.4 0.8 1.2 - 0.6 1 0.2 - 6.63
passing
R Name Team Pos Apps A KP Avg P PS% C LB TB Rt
78 Seamus Coleman Everton D(R) 15(2) 4 1.1 28.9 80.7 1.1 1.1 - 6.99
139 Glenn Whelan Stoke M(C) 27(1) 4 1.1 40.3 81 1.3 3.4 0.1 6.84
143 Ciaran Clark Aston Villa 28 - - 28 80.6 - 1.8 - 6.83
144 James McCarthy Wigan M(CL) 29 1 0.9 59 88.2 0.1 4.7 - 6.83
169 John O'Shea Sunderland 26 - 0.2 29.2 76.2 - 2.3 - 6.75
170 Shane Long West Bromwich 19(7) 4 0.8 14.6 69.7 0.3 0.5 - 6.75
184 Jonathan Walters Stoke 30 1 1 27.5 68.2 0.5 0.1 0.1 6.71
203 Wes Hoolahan Norwich AM(C) 23(4) 2 1.4 34.6 84.2 0.7 1.1 0.2 6.65
207 James McClean Sunderland 18(10) 2 0.8 20.6 79.5 0.5 0.5 - 6.63
Key in order mentioned if appearing twice.
SpG shots per game, KP Key Passes Drb succcessful dribbles F was fouled Dis dispossed Trn turnovers
T tackles made I interceptions F fouls commited OW offsides won Drb was dribbled BS blocked shots OG own goal
A assists KP key passes Avg P average passes per game PS% pass percentage completed
C crosses per game LB long balls (\accurate) TB through balls.
Arthur all due respect but you will not be happy until Ireland doesn't Qualify so you can hire the next manager, I guess.
Whelan to start instead of Green and bizarrely Sammon to replace Keane.
http://www.thesun.ie/irishsol/homepa...le-in-SOS.html Don't agree with either decision. I would have picked Hoolahan to replace Keane and started Green alongside McCarthy
Forgive me for being sceptical about an article that includes the phrase "an OMG call".
Good lord don't let it be true....Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
Have faith in Trap. He knows more about football than all of us put together. In qualifiers, we have only lost to France, Russia, and Germany under his supervision. Not bad for a manager who has such a crap panel of players to put a team together from. No, Sammon isn't a household name like Doyle but perhaps Trap might know something about the Austrian team that we don't? Remember his masterstroke of putting Caleb Folan on against Italy?
Agreeing once again with Stu.
:)
If Sammon & Whelan play, he might as well throw in McShane & Ward for the full set of jokers...
Done a good job in away games, but you have to win at home.
Even if we sneak a victory tomorrow, September is as full of as many potential banana skins, if not before...
:(
And when we're over run and the players are caught out of position and the team is humiliated again........Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
I'd sooner he put him on against Austria too, if the choice was between Folan and Sammon. Assuming Caleb isn't too tied up being...prime minister of Nepal or whatever it is he's at these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Who can say what may transpire but Dan McD in the Indo is going with a similar line to the Sun's OMG.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
sammon-set-to-fill-keane-void
the quote from Trap
"We would have to change, and put Sammon or Cox with (Shane) Long," said the Ireland boss, before then making a stronger statement with regard to the Derby newcomer. "Sammon is picked with Long, Sammon is to be with Long."
plus Dan says
Trapattoni confirmed that the returning Glenn Whelan will partner James McCarthy in central midfield with Paul Green dropping out.
Kevin Doyle is a decent cover for ....Sammon. :rolleyes: