I'm a big Enda fan but I don't really see what he's done to warrant a place, especially considering Joey O'Brien has been oddly overlooked. Stephen Kelly's absence is also disappointing. Good to see Hendrick and Pilkington in particular in the squad. Not sure why Sammon is in.
Looking at the squad. Our options at RB seem to be Coleman, O'Shea & McShane.
has Kelly been omitted because of the tantrum he threw in the Faroes?
No O'Brien seems bizarre. Ive seen a good bit of W Ham this year and have thought he has looked one of their better players.
Republic of Ireland squad to face Poland: Westwood, Forde, Henderson; O'Shea, Clark, O'Dea, Dunne (standby), McShane, Coleman, R Keogh, Cunningham, Ward; Pilkington, McClean, Brady, McGeady, Whelan, McCarthy, Hendrick, Meyler, Hoolahan; Cox, Long, Walters, Sammon, A Keogh, Doyle.
Will be interesting to see how many withdrawals we will have for this squad? For the first time in a long time, it may prove difficult to guess our XI for the competitive game against Sweden.
Kelly's simply been given a break, along with Robbie: http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich...quad_1_1801453
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Trapattoni said: “I have decided to use this friendly game as an opportunity to work with younger players to see their potential. As a result, I have given senior players like Robbie Keane and Stephen Kelly a break for this fixture.
I assume he'll be added once a few players pull out, which makes his omission seem a bit pointless.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
He didn't go to watch West Ham ; )Quote:
Originally Posted by JGKyne
When I saw three Derby players were called in I presumed one of them was Mark O'Brien and I was delighted. Not to be though. Anyone know anything of this Keogh character?? I've seen glimpses of Hendrick, looks promising and scored a cracker two wks ago (prob deserves a call up for that goal alone!) but not sure if he's international class. Sammon certainly ain't international class I'm afraid. Trap continues to play us for fools. He goes to a Derby County game and subsequently calls up 3 Derby players. Ridiculous stuff. It's a real cry of "Look at me Irish public, I am going to games, unearthing hidden diamonds and giving new players chances!!!" Gotta admire Trap, some rascal!!!
Why is O'Brien international class but not Hendrick?
Joe Mason would be a better bet than Sammon for me. Nice to see Sammon there all the same as an ex LOI guy.Paul Green, anyone? (ducks for cover !!)
I don't get that one either. Baldy equality? Pun sensitivity?Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
I'll just assume Alex Pearce's paperwork was shot down over Switzerland and has yet to be resubmitted.
Nah, can't be pun sensitivity otherwise Mark Bunn would be in. Must be bald equality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sullivinho
Agree surely Pearce is well worth a place - lots of interest in him from other clubs also underpins his recent form.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
I would suggest that's also got to do with his contract negotiations...Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Yeah, maybe Shay has sincerely agreed to make himself available but Trap isn't forthcoming, is he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Junior
For the first time in decades, Shay isn't calling the shots about his place in the team, therefore Shay agreeing to return for competitive games, doesn't mean that Trap agrees to select him.
I'd say it's more a 'don't call us, we'll call you, if we need you'.
From what Trap has said, Given has made himself available but he's actively looking at alternative options:Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
“It’s similar to the way I would have explained it to Robbie Keane, that there’s an evolution in the squad and it’s important for us to keep bringing players through. I explained it to Shay that I needed to use this match to give the players that I have more experience. When Shay spoke to us on the phone he said to us that if we did need him that he’s be there. That shows a great pride in the jersey, a great professionalism, it what characterises Shay as a player and we have a great deal of respect for him. We will continue to follow him as a player.”
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...329137943.html
The only disappointments for me would be Pearce and especially Joey O'Brien. I think Hendrick could be a top player for us. It's good experience for him, even if Sweden and Austria is too soon for him. Keogh is an interesting addition and I suppose it's no harm having Sammon in the squad. Delighted to have Pilkington on board. This guy looks like a player.
Hopefully, we see Coleman, Hoolahan, Pilkington, McCarthy and Long start the game.
Hard to agree with that - the pride in the jersey has re-emerged now that he can't get a game at club level & Villa at that - if anything is shows a disrespect for the jersey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
You are assuming that Shay had lost his pride when he retired. I seriously doubt if there was 'a lack of pride' involved with the original decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Shay, by making himself available if we need him, is not showing any disrespect.
That's the way it should be.
Seamus Coleman just gone off injured holding his thigh. Dead leg or quad injury, probably out of squad.