and the countdown to the Irish media annointing the Estonians as the combination of Brazil 1970, United 1968, and the current Barcelona side begins in 5...4..3..
and the countdown to the Irish media annointing the Estonians as the combination of Brazil 1970, United 1968, and the current Barcelona side begins in 5...4..3..
Correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
First leg will be on the 11th of November, according to an FAI update on Facebook.
Sorry guys got my dates wrong 11th or 12th away game. 15th home game
2nd leg 15th...?
Am I right in thinking anyone who was at the Aviva on Tuesday v Armenia has priority on tickets for the 2nd leg? (I think I heard them announce this at the end of the match?)
correctQuote:
Originally Posted by koneinc
Noely, whats with your calendar these days?! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
great draw, my money is on Estonian fans to be pretty pleased too..
however - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonia..._football_team
looking over this and their qualifying record, I reckon they have over achieved (I've even seen their coach say as much) and while Ihate the favourites tag for this Irish team, an away draw and home win should be doable - an away goal in the pocket will be essential though.
Be good. But if you can't be good, be lucky.
No excuses now: the lowest ranked opponent, home leg second. This kind of tie is made for the 'professional' approach that Ireland have currently. All we need now is the rub of the green with injuries and the players not to do anything stupid in the first leg.
Also, thanks Northern Ireland for losing to Estonia to give us, on paper, an easier tie. I'm sure they're delighted.
Estonia lost 4 times in qualification. Amazing. Beat NI twice though.
You beauty! Booking my flight now and match tickets as soon as they're released! (when are they released?)Quote:
Originally Posted by boovidge
So no Doyle for game one and RK is a question mark at this point? Hopefully we can stay healthy.
Anyone know of suspensions/injuries for the Stonies?
Blatter sent it to me TT after my very nice email to him awhile back. He wants us to turn up on the wrong days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tipp Townie
Best chance we have had a long time.
I really hope we have a huge travelling army out there. There is no doubt the atmospheree got to the Spanish ref on Tuesday night. The fans will have a huge part to play in both legs.
Delighted. These fellas have lost four times during this qualification already, including a 2-0 in the Faroes. Surely the weakest playoff opponent we've ever had. No excuses for not qualifying.
On the flipside, I think they'll be at their happiest having drawn us too. Bring it on.
From fans point of view, probably the cheapest location we could have got too. Talinn is a great old spot aswel.
They do seem a paradox it must be said.
Like they almost lost twice to the Faroes but then beat both Serbia and Slovenia away. Definately the best draw we could have hoped for, but no doubt it will still be a nail biter.
Has the second draw been made to determine home and away? I'd like to start booking flights now but need to know the date we'll be in Tallinn.