Fickle - they havent invented a word yet to show how fickle a lot of the Lansdowne crowd are.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Fickle - they havent invented a word yet to show how fickle a lot of the Lansdowne crowd are.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Great news - glad he is back - badly needed in central midfield.
Trus tit will be only for the competitive games and maybe even just the big ones but great to have him back.
Still think he shouldn't have walked in Saipan but this has made my day. We would not have gone to Japan without him and our chances of going to Germany have increased considerably.
He will be 34 at the World Cup.Quote:
Keane is 33. In 2006 he will be 35 and probably passing the time at Celtic.
I dunno, maybe you should ask Roberto Baggio how good 34 year old Irish defensive players perform at World Cups.Quote:
How many 35 year olds have made a great impact in World Cups?
you're right DM, i was wrong about the last world cup. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Declan_Michael
there I was thinking we could have reached the dizzy heights of Turkey, South Korea, Japan and the worst German side i've ever seen (they made the final you know) :p
Turf the boo-boys out of landsdowne (as was suggested by a lot on here when it was liam miller giving his all in an irish shirt) :D
oh Happy days
now if we can only get stapleton giles and givens back we'll have some bunch o ***** playin :confused:
No player should be allowed to play competitive games if they don't play in friendlies.Quote:
Originally Posted by gspain
at least the addition of roy will hopefully instill some belief and patriotism into the 17 or so of the traitors who usually represent our country with the utmost of yer support.
finally someone we can believe in to truly fight for a cause.
but of course there will be the brigade waiting for his first poor performance like this is in every facet of irish society.
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Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Looks like it's all games
http://www.rte.ie/sport/2004/0413/keaneroy.html
happy days!
Fair enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulB
Now all he has to do is apologise for lying about his 'medical reasons' for not coming back earlier and I'll be happy.
It's all gona end in tears... again
I'm not gona boo the c**t, but i'd suggest that anyone who isn't as fickle as 90% of the united supporters, to turn your back on him as he walks onto the field in Lansdowne (Presuming he wants to turn up for the Romania game... weather might be a bit cold for his hip) -- In the same way that HE turned his back on his country & his team in the world cup...
20,000 people applauding & cheering.... another 20,000 standing with their backs to the pitch standing in silence -- That ought to get the point accross.
No player should be allowed to play competitive games if they don't play in friendlies.
unless he's a certain world class centre midfield player and a huge influence on one of the biggest teams in club football .. who wants to play for his country again.
Wrong on all points !Quote:
Originally Posted by Declan_Michael
We DID need him during the WC, he would have pushed us on and given us that little bit extra to beat Germany and Spain.
He's Dodgy hip has cleared up and is as fit as ever
He has already played in a world cup, USA 94 ?!?!?!?!
Keane will be a better player @ 35/36 than any of our current squad members will ever be. Keane on the pitch is a massive addition to our team. You cannot say that Kinsella, Healy, Miller, Kilbane, Kavanagh or Holland are seriously better than Roy ? If it makes the team better then if he is available he should play.
I don't give a flying **** who he is. Everyone should have to make themselves available for friendlies if they want to be considered for competitive matches.Quote:
Originally Posted by macdermesser
Have to along with similar views on the board, if it's good for Ireland that's good enough for me. Having Roy in the team strengthens it, our midfield is blessed with 2 world class players with him and Duff, and it'll help players like Reid and Miller make the step up to international level.
As for booers, I can't see it happening at the Romania game (assuming he plays) that was always going to be the game for the real fans, as opposed to the ones who bought tickets just to take pictures of Brazil.
I hope he gets booed off the park whenever he plays at Landsdowne and fcuks off back to Manchester.
Brazil may be able to get away with an attitude like that, but we can't.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Do you really think Mark Hughes will drop Giggs for missing a friendly?
We're lucky to have a player of Keane's ability. Just ask Viera how good he is.
So if you feel the need to boo him when he leads us to victory over the French, then go ahead. Ireland has never appreciated it's talented individuals and I guess we never will.
And Keano was abused by his home crowd before, so it won't be any thing new to him....fickle bunch that we are.
This is a great day for Irish football.
Keane will be a better player @ 35/36 than any of our current squad members will ever be. Keane on the pitch is a massive addition to our team. You cannot say that Kinsella, Healy, Miller, Kilbane, Kavanagh or Holland are seriously better than Roy ? If it makes the team better then if he is available he should play.[/QUOTE]Quote:
Originally Posted by Roo69
We did well enough and it was his own fault for not being there. We had a squad who gave their all whilst the other fella was happily walking his dog in england
oh yeah, 'dodgy' hips tend to do that.
I'd rather have a team of average players than one world class player who embarassed him country and picks and choses his games.
Great to see Roy back
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Originally Posted by cullenswood
I dont know i didnt watch the match! I thought they didnt take the FA cup seriously. I said european and international football if you read my piece correctly.
Thats all im saying on it as i couldnt be arsed debating about it
Great news :eek:
Ireland's next match is a friendly away to Poland in Bydgoszcz on April 28 and, with Keane available for selection with "immediate effect"'
So it looks as though he will be available for friendlies, which I think is
a good thing, rather than going straight into a competive match without
any preparation. Also a good chance to get to know the newer members
of the squad.
It will be great to have a mean looking Roy leading out the squad again
(assuming obvioulsy he is captain!) :)
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Originally Posted by Colm
so you're not up for going to germany in 2006 then?
If that lyin traitor is captain I'll be calling for Kerr to be sacked.Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
I'm thrilled, I think it's feckin' deadly news.
defo time for a poll on this one.any chance??????
Yeah, it will be interesting to see who will be captain. I'm a big Keane fan, but I would find it hard to see Kenny losing the armband. I reckon Kerr will leave it with Kenny, but Keane will still be as influnceful (how do you spell that!!) without it.
All you people who are anti keane, are obviously better informed and know more about irish football than brian Kerr then. Cause he is prepared to have in his words "I am glad that one of the greatest players ever to play for Ireland has chosen this path. It cannot have been an easy decision for him but his desire to represent his country is immense.
So if brian Kerr is prepared to have him back well then you should accept brian kerrs comments, or are you saying you know more and are better judges than Mr Kerr himself
Who made Kerr the upmost authority on everything under the sun?Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
I want to see Roy Keane apologise before playing for Ireland. Maybe Kerr is a man of lesser principles than myself?
who made u the authority on irish football. Who are you to ask this. He is more of an authority on irish football than you are. Fact.
And to add to that from FAI.ie- "Welcoming the news FAI Chief Executive, Fran Rooney said ”We look forward to Roy Keane playing for Ireland again. It is important that we should have all our top players available for the forthcoming World Cup campaign. Roy decision to return is evidence of the new professionalism within the FAI and of Brian Kerr’s professional approach within the squad. Ireland faces tough opposition in the World Cup qualifiers and Roy’s presence will be a huge boost in our quest for qualification.”
Note the bit about "new professionalism within the FAI and of Brian Kerr’s professional approach within the squad." Keane was right, McCarthy was wrong, since Saipan we've had Genesis, Rooney, Kerr and now the return of Roy. Argument over lets get on with it. For the naysayers I'm sure Sunderland would be delighted to accept a season ticket application from you so you can watch McCarthy, Babb, Breen, McAteer and the rest of the wasters.
KOH
:mad: I thought I was finished with this f*ckwit but it is with my dishonour that I break to you the news I've just received from a mate by email.
Roy Keane says he is available for Ireland selection
16:02 Former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane is to make a dramatic
return to the international stage, the FAI confirmed this afternoon. The
Manchester United captain met with Republic of Ireland manager, Brian Kerr,
last week and made it clear he wanted to be considered for international
duty again.
I'm not looking at this from a footballing point of view. I believe Roy Keane turned his back and his country and embarrassed the nation over a petty squable with Mick McCarthy. He then lied to us all to get out of making a return when Kerr came along. I want him to apologise for making up that injury story.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
well u have just said, it, Football is the only way you should be looking at it from that way only.
Never mind him coming back, has he apologised for walking out on his country?! I'm sick to the pit of my stomach that that scum is going to wear an Ireland jersey again. I hope he is booed jeered and hassled until he shows his true colours and walks again. We don't want you Roy. You're not the player you were and you're not an Irishman
we do want him and ****wits like you have lost and he is back fact so go **** yourselfs cause you have lost and i hope you all rot in hell cause lets support ireland like us who think keane is a legend have without him. I have supported with or without Keane, You should do the same
i don't believe roy keane has anyone to apologise to.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
for naysayers like yourself who still remain , i feel this makes it a bad move in the sense that it will leave a hollow feeling in any irish victory he participates in due to your beliefs.
one hopes it doesnt and that an irish victory will be conformation enough that it is a good thing for the country.
the matter split the country, but i think its about time we all put this behind us (on both sides of the debate) and for once in about 2 years got back to supporting ireland to the best of our abilities and not let our conviction be wained by the presence of one player.
we are lucky to have him back. i just hope people who dont like the man will support a team with him in it.
we've a good manager, a good team, and now one of our best players has returned!!! this is good news like... so why be upset about it?
Couldn't agree more, Éanna.Quote:
Originally Posted by Éanna
**** off back to England, Roy!
I did think of that but thought I might get away with it. Obviously forgot about your pesky presence here. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Conor74
BTW the way how's the weather in Kerry? Will be spending the weekend down there - after Rovers and Bohs of course.
KOH
Great stuff, this can only be good news for Ireland. Any of the begrudgers (stand up Declan Michael, Eanna, etc) if you're not happy with the decision then don't bother coming to Landsdowne cause anyone that boo's an Irish player doesn't deserve to be there. There's no need for any apology as far as I'm concerned. Bring on the qualifiers.
People like you are pathetic. If you're not happy with the decision then leave the message board cause this is for supporters of the Irish team who support the team and players no matter what.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
What a shining example Roy Keane is to the young kids who dream of playing for Ireland. 'Kids, you can pick and chose your matches, argue with the boss in public and mess around the new gaffer' Great that.
Meanwhile, guys like Holland, McAteer, who regardless of skill, represented their country time and again are brushed aside without a care in the world.
If it all ends up like Lothar Matteaus - Euro 2000 I couldn't care less. Even a half assed football association wouldn't ask a guy who embarassed a nation back. Don't care if ya names Roy Maradonna, Roy Pele or Roy Keane. Its the principle.