We're due to get England. We've not been in their group since '92 qualifiers.
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We're due to get England. We've not been in their group since '92 qualifiers.
Gents,
The clock is ticking! Its only a couple of weeks away now. Actually I would like to get England, it has indeed been a long time!
Actually just thinking about it now. I think we were in our prime back then. If only Houghton has not missed that sitter in Wembly....Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfie
Our implosion against Poland away cost us. 3 - 1 up with what, ten to go?Quote:
Originally Posted by Deckydee
Come to think of it, we didn't beat them at Lansdowne either.
Bottom line was we went through the group unbeaten but our failure to capitalise on games we dominated cost us.
How times have changed!!
I remember RTÉ News straight after having as its main news story how Ireland had held Poland at Lansdowne Road. Yay us!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfie
It was 19 years ago but that game was a very frustrating game for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
I think I can remember an effort from McGrath clipping the post and Houghton had a half chance as well.
Poland defended quite deep and we couldn't break them down.
We had a clear penalty denied as well, Quinn was clearly held back in the penalty area as he stretched to connect with the ball
7th Feb.... The draw is on a Sunday? Is it not usually a Friday? Strange.... hopefully it is more than just SSN (I don't have it at home).
That's unbelievable!! I had just become a bit fanatical about soccer in the months before that qualifying campaign, suppose the '90 WC really although I had little interest at the beginning of the tournament. I remember the general consensus was that we had blown it after that draw though, as we had already played England twice. After the 3-3 in Poland though there were some saying that we were better off having blown the lead, as Poland still had a slight chance of progress and therefore would try harder against England in the final match. We were by far the best team in the group, trashing Turkey twice while England scraped two fortunate 1-0's, with the Turks hitting the bar at Wembley. We also completely dominated at Wembley, I'll never forget the spell of pressure for the 10-15mins before Quinn's equaliser. Moran also had a goal disallowed against Poland in the 0-0, foul on the keeper I think, or so the ref said.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
The last draw was on a Sunday too, I'm pretty sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperDave
Yeah I remember it was a Sunday too.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Your thinking of CL draws.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperDave
Although the WC draw was on a friday last year.
You can be sure the draw will be on Eurosport and maybe Setanta, no chance of it on rte, but maybe on their website.
Why's that?Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
Trapattoni v. Capello. These draws often throws up games like that, just as we ended up with Italy in our group right after we appoint an Italian coaching team. I've a feeling we get England or France in our group, hopefully France.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfie
When was the last time rte showed any qualifying campaign draw live??? I certainly cant remember and it def didnt happen for WC2010 or Euro 2008.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
France would be one hell of a draw to get, dare I say it I think we would all want to beat France more than if we drew England. Problem is Monsieur Domenech is unlikely to be in charge post this WC.
Yep, its a Sunday alright:
The draw for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying round will take place in Warsaw on 7 February 2010
Same as. I was at my first Ireland match when we drew with England in Landsdowne. Wednesday afternoon, 3 o clock kick off. I still remember the goals being different to any other stadium; they had a wee white patch on each side in the netting. It was the only time I ever sat in the old stand.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Yeah I remember RTÉ used to show all the draws live at one stage but wasn't sure if they did in recent years. I honestly think that we would have a better chance of taking points off England than France, and more importantly challenging to top the group. I find it difficult to invisage topping a group with France in it, especially seeing as they'll probably be under new management. I don't think the whole 'revenge' thing will count for much by then to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
I remember I was coming home from school so my dad was taping the match for me and I was waiting til it was over to watch it in full, without knowing the score. He switched over to RTÉ 1 before putting it on for me so that I wouldn't hear the boys talking about it. Damn Live@3 was on one and they were just getting a report from Lansdowne and I caught the 1-1 scoreline at the bottom of the screen, sickener. Could have been worse I suppose had it not been for Big Cas!!Quote:
Originally Posted by twoenz
Does anybody know what time this draw is kicking off? or even if it's the morning or the evening?
Most of the international qualifying draws are on Sundays, though it does vary sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deckydee
On a different issue, I really think they leave the Euro draw incredibly late, just 7 months before it begins. It should be held no later than December, and the fixtures arranged by now. As it is, it's probably going to be Easter at least before we know when we're playing whoever. :mad:
Hope we get the dutch, will be a good chance to get away to the 'dam
Funny too how they used to have matches at that time. We watched it at school. Our primary school teacher brought in a TV for us to see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by twoenz
This was the match at Wembly - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaoIN...eature=related
Cant find the one at Landsdowne. If someone has it on video.....:o
Either way, get your flights to Stansted booked cheap when the away fixtures are announced.... always easy to get on from there.Quote:
Originally Posted by mypost
There are much nicer cities I would like to get to that Amsterdam. Like most irish fans, I am praying for France. Not just for pay back, but simply because i think they are arguably the poorest of the top seeds. Plus everyone loves ParisQuote:
Originally Posted by stiffler
Cos you'd never be able to arrange a holiday in just a mere six or seven months.Quote:
Originally Posted by mypost
Sometimes I think you sit down and actively wonder what you can moan over.
We're Irish. Moaning is part of our DNA.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
When do you want the draw to be made? After the fraudulent World Cup? The week of the first game? :confused:
What's the wait for? Just get on with it. The WC qualifiers are done by Christmas, so that's when the draw should be.
I have no problems with it on 7 Feb.
You moan about 1000000 times more than anyone I have ever come across, mostly about nonsense. I don't think you can pass it off as DNA.
Anyone know what time?
I guess it will be on Eurosport at least
11am. And it is indeed live on Europsport.
Just to add to the moaning........god its on early for a sunday morning! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by newrynyuk
It is live from 10:45 on Sky Sports News and 11:00 on Eurosport.
Live Football Schedule
The above of course, is nonsense.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
mypost moans again...
Anywho, last night I had a dream and now I can predict our group:
England
Slovakia
Republic of Ireland
Lithuania
Estonia
Andorra
Id take thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Deckydee
Are the seeding pots in that post, now confirmed, or do we have to wait for an official announcement later in the week?Quote:
Originally Posted by Newryrep
Confirmed a long time ago. In fact, pretty much as soon as the world cup playoffs were over, as they had a fairly clear seeding system in place that made it easy to work out. They make their minds up in time, uefa. Unlike fifa of course. They have however confirmed that the playoffs will be seeded and that the seeds will be at home in the second leg. The pots were listed somewhere earlier on in this thread.
No Norn Iron, no Scotland, and no Bulgaria from the last group.
Pot 3: Israel, Bulgaria, Finland, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/eur...id=921965.html
IMO, pot two and four are the key pots from our perspective.
Group I love
Holland/Portugal
Czech Republic
Rep Of ireland
Wales
Liechtenstein
Andorra
Please No:
Spain
Serbia
Ireland
Slovenia
Montenegro
Azerbaijan
Not only woud I fancy us doing well in first group I also think they be pretty decent places to go on away trip i.e Amersterdam Prague and Cardiff who turn these places down.
Czech Republic are overrated team and have been for past 5 years. Dont want get Spain as there just too dam god good. Serbia I expect to get even stronger as national side. Slovenia would be a total disatser as fourth seed in fact I go as far say I be more afraid of them then I would some of the second seeds.