That would be a super move for him, hes an excellent playerQuote:
Originally Posted by elatedscum
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That would be a super move for him, hes an excellent playerQuote:
Originally Posted by elatedscum
Apparently Southampton have deleted their tweet congratulating their three lads on the call-ups. Might mean nothing... :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé
Maybe the tweet wasn't intresting enough?
Maybe because 4 lads were called up? Thomas O'Connor was excluded from it.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Hm, very intres... nah, I'm not going there again.
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Originally Posted by Olé Olé
Very good.
But look, Obafemi was obviously having a strop just yesterday. It's not like the tiny, little bit of concern was based on absolutely nothing at all. And I did clearly state that it might be nothing. So, you know, chill.
Just had a look at Obafemis Instagram page. Zero reference to Ireland on there. Was it deleted or never there?
Deleted it as part of his little strop I think.
If that's the case hes a total idiot
He only has nine photos in his Instagram - https://instagram.com/obafemz
Still has Ireland stuff on his Twitter, e.g.
Kenny strikes me as a people person. I am sure by now he has contacted Obafemi to explain his reasoning and to challenge him to get back into the first team. I say this on the basis that it would have been a shock to Obafemi and the fact he is considered by some as a flight risk. Not worried by this, but I hope he turns out for the U 21s and shows character.
I'd be surprised if there's not a lot of withdrawals from the u21s from the lads in 1st team at their club. Poor enough timing with new season starting so late.... that being said if he does pull out and Smallbone turns up it will be pretty telling that its not the club telling them to not goQuote:
Originally Posted by gastric
Looks like ge did change his profile pic.
He must be a tool. Let see if he turns up. Crawford is confident anyway
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.iri...tml%3ftype=amp
Think he changed that a few weeks ago, pretty sure I saw it before yesterdayQuote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Well that's good. If he had changed it in petulance we would have a problematic guy on our hands
Hodge called up to the under 21 squad. Delighted to see that, thought he might have been in originally and it keeps him very much involved in the Ireland setup. Hopefully he might get a League 1 or similar standard loan move, a few of the Man City 2002 group seem to be going out on loan this year.
O'Shea out of the training camp obviously with the senior call up, might open up a spot for Conor McCarthy, Nico Jones or Warren O'Hora.
Still a ridiculous amount of competition for under 21 places even with five under 21s gone to the senior squad, can't remember anything like it, any of those three centre backs would have easily made most of our previous under 21 squads down the years.
Really rate McCarthy of those three. There's so many centre-backs at that level really, O'Hora would certainly be next in line but the likes of Ndaba, O'Driscoll, Darragh O'Connor, Nolan, McEntee, McGuinness are all a good spell away from being in contention...Quote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
Did anyone pull out to make room for Hodge at 21s and O'Shea at senior level?
Not that has been confirmed, but there must be a reason for the switches. Hodge isn't a like for like replacement for O'Shea in the Under 21s either. Maybe Kenny realised he had left himself a bit short only picking six defenders - I would have had O'Shea in the initial squad because he covers the entire back line.
Reports Kenny has said that both McCarthy and Parrott are doubts due to knocks picked up in friendlies and are in Dublin to be assessed. Doesn't really link too much with O'Shea and Hodge but maybe he's just rejigged what was a top-heavy squad. Would imagine Byrne or Cullen could replace McCarthy if he's out...
Parrott with a tasty finish in that friendly you refer to: https://twitter.com/ballsdotie/statu...134465025?s=19
Who’s the first choice keeper?
For me, it’s Bazunu. Watched him yesterday, not really tested in first half, but made a couple of solid saves in second half. Good with ball at feet. He starts off as number one for a League One team.
Kelleher way too comfortable at Liverpool. Missed an opportunity in January to get some game time experience and stayed instead for one meaningless cup game. No word of a loan yet and season starting next week. Pretty surprising. He needs a full season of first team experience this season
I’d be very surprised if Kelleher was dropped. He’s been good for 21s. I imagine a loan will happen before the October deadline for English transfers. Currently Liverpool have Karius and Grabara back from loan I think. Grabara might do a season as third choice and Kelleher on loan, probably league 1, although they rate Kelleher higher than Grabara and he was in the championship last seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by tommy_c12000
Are you sure they rate Kelleher higher than Grabara?
Pretty sure. Klopp has made some statements which back that up over the past year and a half and when they were both at the club, over a longer period of time, Kelleher has been given slight preferential treatment regarding use in pre-season, training with the seniors and game time for the reserves...Quote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé
Bazunu comes across very well here: https://youtu.be/6-HiMGbq7WM
He does kinda say something contradictory about goalkeeper development (first team football vs training with world class keepers at city), but he seems a very intelligent and clued in 18 year old. Also seems like a nice lad...
Meanwhile, in trying to find the quotes about the two Liverpool keepers, stumbled on this from Klopp: https://youtu.be/gDQhXFKZLlk
O'Hora the one to get the call up out of those three. Was probably close between him and McCarthy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
When is this get together happening?
Right now I think. One of the players was posting from Stormount Hotel this morning
So do we know if Obafemi traveled? I would assume so since I so don't see anything saying otherwise
Some talk that Smallbone and Obafemi didn't travel - possibly because they weren't released from Southampton pre-season training.
Was any England u21 players "not released". One wonders...
Canx that Southampton dont have any England under 21 players. !!
If it is the case that Obafemi and Smallbone didn’t travel, it’s unfortunate given the “flight risk” concerns that seem to surround both of them. That said, you could argue that preseason training (and matches) has more value for their development and first team chances than coming for a U-21 camp.
I wouldn't be too worried about missing this. They're first team players and there's no match, Southampton were under no obligation to release them. If they get picked and don't show for the Italy match then we can start worrying!Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Will ferry made it. Is he not in a d out of the first team? Maybe notQuote:
Originally Posted by ColourfulPeanut
So Obafemi can still switch to another country despite the Nations League appearance? Is this part of the 'rule change'?Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Yes, if he doesn't play again for Ireland he can switch in November 2021 if the new rules are passed (three years from his last senior cap, which was gained before his 21st birthday).
Stephen Mallon confirms he's switching allegiances to Northern Ireland: https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...reland-2957667