Maybe he just used the Brazil game to look at Cunningham and is looking at the training camp to get a good look at Ward?
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Maybe he just used the Brazil game to look at Cunningham and is looking at the training camp to get a good look at Ward?
Glad to see Fahey made it
And ginger too...Quote:
Originally Posted by ifk101
I'm also a bit surprised by Coleman's omission. Isn't he showing fantastic promise on loan at Blackpool? We're all well aware of McShane's limitations by this point. He could have taken his slot.
RTÉ's article on the squad refers to eight uncapped players being called up, but they forget to mention the uncapped Keith Treacy in the story, despite him appearing in the squad list at the bottom. I think they somehow confused him with Kevin Foley, who has a cap, despite RTÉ stating otherwise.
definitely not injured, he played against Man United in the Manchester Senior Cup last thursday: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Match-rep...Res-v-City-ResQuote:
Originally Posted by rebelmusic
Likewise. Maybe Brian Murphy will get a chance too in Given's absence now, although I imagine Westwood is first-choice replacement. Would Brian Murphy be ahead of Joe Murphy in the pecking order?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Is O'Dea seeing much first-team action at Celtic recently? What's the verdict on him anyway? Still hopes of blossoming into a solid international footballer? He'd probably be best to get out of there given the current state they're in. Would a Premier League side give him a chance?
O'dea came off bench for Celtic yesterday (and don't play a couple of weeks ago when i watched them last). With their problems this year, that doesn't bode well for the lad
In other unrelated news,Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
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The Football Association of Ireland have announced that Don Givens will step down as under 21 international manager after almost ten years in the role.
He will take up a new position overseeing the FAI's UK based scouting network, continuing to work closely with the underage and senior international set up through High Performance Director, Wim Koevermans and senior manager, Giovanni Trapattoni.
there was an article in one of yesterdays papers suggesting O'Dea has been one of the recent bright sparks in Celtics season...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-2151643.html
It looks very likely he will be showing his fantastic promise in the play-offs on those dates.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
I see. I guess that makes sense so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/br...-14782011.html
changed his appearance a bit.
Added Paul Green to Irish Abroad: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Play...playerID=27752
I think the call up of Cunningham to the Brazil friendly was a bit bizarre, perhaps it was purely for Trap to have a look at the lad on the basis of what Mancini's recommendation. Nonetheless the lad obviously isnt ready for this level yet, or at least in Traps opinion, otherwise he wouldve made the squad. Decent squad to have a look at, no obvious omissions with the exceptions of coleman and A Reid (i know he has been out injured but I believe is back training now).
Was there anything said in the press conference of Steven Reid or is it just accepted now that his international career is over now under Trap the same as Andy ?
I suspect you're right, but maybe it's a case of him being (a) one of the senior players to be called up later, or (b) an acknowledgment that calling him up for international duty unnecessarily is a risk, given he missed a season due to an injury he received playing for us.
I doubt he would be looked at as one of the senior players considering the amount of time he has been away from the squad so hopefully its just a precaution, I would have my doubts though.Hopefully he signs for West Brom and plays regularly in the Premiership next season to try and force his way back, although if Andy Reid is anything to go by no amount of good play will be good enough if you fall out with Trap
Though he hasnt fallen out with him - has he?......... Though there was the little misunderstanding about the injury a few months back
Stephen Ward ruled out.
http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,...037033,00.htmlQuote:
Stephen Ward will today undergo an operation for an ongoing knee problem which is set to rule him out of joining up with the Republic of Ireland squad for an end-of-season training camp in Dublin.
That's bad news for Ward. I presume Greg Cunningham will be called up now.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
Andy Reid to have calf operation, so that's a call up for him definitely ruled out: http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0428/reida.html
lads have we forgotten wes houlihan, deserves to be in there.
I don't really think so, he's been excellent in League One, but his one season in the Championship he failed to deliver, so I think that's his level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duggie
ah come on, i remember him from his time at shelbourne. he was always a real talent. has been brilliant for norwich this season, there best player. raved about.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Like I said, in League One. If Hoolahan, why not Gary Doherty, Alan Sheehan or Michael Doyle?Quote:
Originally Posted by Duggie
All played well in League One. Doherty forced his way back into the same Norwich side after being dropped at the start of the season
Hoolahan has never played against anything close to the standard of player he'll face at international level. Granted, neither had St. Ledger when he was called in, but he was certainly playing at a higher level than Hoolahan.
You could make the arguement for Houlihan to be included in the training squad but it will be very hard for him to become a regular squad member ahead of Duff, McGeady, Lawrence, Hunt until he starts to perform well at minimum Championship level. So maybe this time next year if he has played as well as this season the calls for him to be included would be more justified
tons of players picked for the national side had championship or SPL experience (or less). I haven't seen Hoolahan play in 4 yeas so I'm not commenting on him and whether he deserves a shot or not but your reasoning is wrongQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
How many have stuck around for more than a game? We have loads of quality wide players, all of whom are playing at a far higher level than Hoolahan. He hasn't done anything to warrant being picked ahead of any of those players.
I never said that. Loads of the current squad were picked when all they had was that level of experience; Doyle being the best example
He's gone on to better things, and so will other players. Maybe not Hoolahan, but thats not the point
In terms of youth, it looks to me a lot like the squad Stan brought over here a few years ago...minus Joe Lapira that is. I'd have had Kilbane in there just to show the young players what dedication is. I also wouldn't expect too many goals out of this bunch.
EDIT: Oops, just realized this was not the final squad for the friendlies, just a provisional training camp. In that case this is what Trap should have done, at least in my opinion.
Will there be a couple of friendlies set up on this training camp against some local teams? Also, does anybody know if the 2 RDS games will be shown on Sky Sports? Going to be out of the country!!
Just noticed there are 5 former Airtricity League players in the training squad :clap:
Wait, so is Ward out of this as well?
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...269935037.htmlQuote:
Left-back Stephen Ward is recovering from knee surgery but should be fit for the start of pre-season training this summer.
I read in the Star today that Cunningham has been called up to replace Ward
Cunningham won the Manchester Senior Cup with City on Thursday night. U19 midfielder Sam Sheridan was in the Bolton sideQuote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Man City review: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Reserves-...and-Senior-Cup
Bolton review: http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/Reserves/...045628,00.html
Cillian Sheridan called into the training squad: http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...r-men&Itemid=8
in injury news:
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In squad news, David Meyler (Sunderland), Darron Gibson (Manchester United), Stephen Ward (Wolves) and Caleb Folan (Hull City) are ruled out while Keith Treacy of Preston North End returned to his club on Sunday for treatment after having his hernia injury assessed.
Marc Wilson (Portsmouth) and James McCarthy (Wigan Athletic) are carrying knocks too and, having not assembled with the squad as yet, a decision on their availability will be made in due course. Uncapped Manchester City full-back Greg Cunningham has been added to the squad and trained on Sunday.
The match against the U23 team on Tuesday will be a real test for what's left of that training squad.
anyone know where this is being played.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifk101
I don't know gspain but I'd guess Malahide.Quote:
Originally Posted by gspain
Gannon Park, Malahide according to this mornings Metro.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifk101