Friendly V Tuscany XI

No Romeo Sensini?

C'mon Owls fan - you've got to come up with some good ones from that squad list.

Gaffino being the boss (or Steve Staunton's protege?), Di Stefano being past his best, Baldaccini giving his manager some hairy moments, Pieroni being a p1ss head etc.

any updates on this game from anywhere? Text or otherwise?

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Originally Posted by SkStu

any updates on this game from anywhere? Text or otherwise?

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There are likely to be some Twitter updates from the press lads who are over in Montecatini. The likes of Daniel O'Donnell, Neil O'Riordan etc might be the best tweeters to follow the game live.

It doesn't kick off until 7.30 but I'd imagine the journos on Twitter will have updates.

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Originally Posted by EastTerracer

There are likely to be some Twitter updates from the press lads who are over in Montecatini. The likes of Daniel O'Donnell, Neil O'Riordan etc might be the best tweeters to follow the game live.

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I hear Red Hurley is over there too. Philomena Begley is on standby.

Is no one else worried about the inherent dangers of playing an Italian team, presumably consisting of patriotic Italians, on the eve of a major championships where Italy will be one of our opponents?

I mean think about it this way, were the shoe on the other foot and Italy were playing a Munster XI selection, I'd imagine the Italian medics would have a busy night.

There's precedent here, remember we played Hiroshima in 2002 and the one Cameroonian on the pitch did a job on Jason McAteer.

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Originally Posted by paul_oshea

I think the fact Gibson has started again is an indication that he wont be starting against Croatia. But good to see him there all the same.

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Could be that, but if Trap was considering to start with Gibson against Croatia, I presume he would still want Gibson match fit, would still be playing him in these games and would want him up to speed on what he expects from him in the team.

That game wasn't for charity nor was Roger Milla our manager.

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Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

That game wasn't for charity nor was Roger Milla our manager.

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Oh yes of course, then there's no risk at all, none whatsoever.

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Originally Posted by French Toasht

Is no one else worried about the inherent dangers of playing an Italian team, presumably consisting of patriotic Italians, on the eve of a major championships where Italy will be one of our opponents?

I mean think about it this way, were the shoe on the other foot and Italy were playing a Munster XI selection, I'd imagine the Italian medics would have a busy night.

There's precedent here, remember we played Hiroshima in 2002 and the one Cameroonian on the pitch did a job on Jason McAteer.

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This was also the first thing I thought as soon as I read the thread title. Lets hope we are getting worried about nothing.:eek:

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Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I hear Red Hurley is over there too. Philomena Begley is on standby.

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Clearly a Freudian slip - apologies to Daniel (I'm not saying which one though).

http://livescores.sportsnewsireland.com/ are promising live text updates on the game too

From the FAI's Twitter feed

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Ireland's starting xi against Pistoian xi in Italy tonight: Westwood,McShane,Dunne,St Ledger,Kelly,Hunt,Green,Andrews,McClean,Cox,Keane

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ireland subs: forde, mcgeady, doyle, long, foley, walters, gibson, ward.

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Fair play to Foley for sticking with the squad - named on the bench for tonight's match

https://p.twimg.com/AuFLAyiCIAYePmA.jpg:large

Will be interesting to see if he stays with the squad. Changes can be made at a later date if injuries occur, not sure what the deadline is though.

From Neil O'Riordan on Twitter
Ireland 1-0 up Great goal by Keane after Tuscans caught in possession

Glenn Mason ‏@glennjmason 1-0 Robbie Keane. Twisting turning into space and firing home with his left foot. Cracker.

we have to be favourites now...

Tongue in cheek from the gentlemen of the press...
Neil O'Riordan ‏@noriordan Ireland should really shut up shop to hold on to 1-0. This is a must-win game #fai 'euro2012 #coybig

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Originally Posted by French Toasht

Is no one else worried about the inherent dangers of playing an Italian team, presumably consisting of patriotic Italians, on the eve of a major championships where Italy will be one of our opponents?

I mean think about it this way, were the shoe on the other foot and Italy were playing a Munster XI selection, I'd imagine the Italian medics would have a busy night.

There's precedent here, remember we played Hiroshima in 2002 and the one Cameroonian on the pitch did a job on Jason McAteer.

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I recall during the 2007 RWC the Ireland squad played a warm up against a french club team (we had france in our group). It was deemed a violent affair with notably one player fracturing BODs cheekbone.
Not sure why managers would ever think its a good idea playing club sides of the opposition countries for warm ups.

2-0 Cox, scores rebound after gk saved initial shot from Hunt cross #fai #euro2012 #coybig

Glenn Mason ‏@glennjmason 3-0 Keane again. Neat build-up and cool finish

[Update] 3-0 at half-time in Pistoia