Hmmmm well if he is still turning up for the U-21's then he is still committed. I'm excited to see how he progresses.
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Hmmmm well if he is still turning up for the U-21's then he is still committed. I'm excited to see how he progresses.
in tomorrows parers up here that McCarthy is going back to Scotland because Craig Levein has promised him a role next to Darren Fletcher in the Scotland team and since he has not played a competitive game for the Rep. Ireland yet and hes under 21 he can still pick Scotland.Quote:
Originally Posted by cestlavie
I call BS. Let's see a link.Quote:
Originally Posted by aidinho
Of course its BS, the fella has obviously been on the buckfast again and is lookin for entertainment by tryin to wind up a few people
Surely Ward and Wilson would be better options for the future than McShane and Kilbane. Mate of mine was at Milwall game the other week against Hull but as soon as he saw that Kilbane was starting he knew they would have great chance to win the game. He was delighted they were playing and he is a huge Irish supporter and likes to see Irish boys doing well but he cant for the life of him understand why they are still involved in the squad.
not on the wind up mate. its in the papers tomorrow up here in Glasgow and according to "sources" he is seriously considering coming back to Scotland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
If I were him though I'd pick the Republic because I'm a Celtic man myself as he is too and if you look through the archives the SFA is biased against young catholic players with an Irish background.
Frank McAvennie is just one example.
Sources can say whatever the hell they want. The lad himself has said on numerous occasions that there is absolutely no chance of him playing for Scotland, and he has backed that up with his actions in playing for the under 21s when he hasnt been called up to the senior squad. Its a non story that keeps being brought up every now and then and its boring at this stage
Hull lost 4-0 in that match against Millwall.Quote:
Originally Posted by cestlavie
I'm not too worried. It's probably just the Scottish media trying to create a sh*tstorm once again..Quote:
Originally Posted by aidinho
Yeah, I think he was saying that his mate, as a Milwall supporter, was delighted to be going up against the likes of McShane and Kilbane.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
look mate I don't even support Scotland but the new manager wants him in his midfield next to Fletcher and Brown of Celtic another chookter just like the manager . anyhow he wants them three for his midfield for the qualifiers which start at the end of this month I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
but as I said before I'm of Mcarthys and McGeady's heritage so I would pick the Republic over Scotland. I was brought up supporting Celtic and Ireland as were McArthy and McGeady but it seems that McArthy doesn't care about Ireland as he has said in numerous interviews that Scotland didn't think he was good enough and if they picked him he would play.
You're right, I misread it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Odds are someone will pull out after the Armenia game and he will get a competitive cap in the Andorra game, at which stage all this BS can end
If St Ledger is fit and ready to partner Dunne, releasing O'Shea to play FB, who should Josh replace :confused:
This type of choice could become more known as a 'Trap's Dilemma'.
I'd go for knifing KK.
He has had a dreadful start with Hull and us whilst McShane has stepped up to a challenge at his club and gained some applause.
For the last time, John O'Shea can't play left back!
he can play there a hell of a lot better than KilbaneQuote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
not when you drop Kilbane to make room for Sean St. Ledger.
I really dont think Trap should break up the Dunne/O'Shea partnership. It's streets ahead of the alternatives
And let's all face it, no matter how much we wish it was different, Killer will start left full
Trap picked St. Ledger in both legs against France and the friendlies against Paraguay and Algeria. Played very well in all games. Now that he's fit again, I'd expect him to start, and if O'Shea moves to the left instead of Kilbane, then all the better. All we'll need is Foley or Coleman to break in ahead of Kelly/McShane, and we'll have quite a solid back four.
Cillian Sheridan has been called into the squad.
Is somebody injured?
What time is the game starting on Friday? Looks to be a 5pm start as Skys coverage is starting at half 4. Will be rushing out of work next Friday so. Friday night games at good when we are at home, not in this sort of scenario.
The doubtful list ahead of this weekends games appears to include Dunne, Andrews, McShane and Keane.
They are all injured Elroy?
Keane and Whelan are both on their respective benches this afternoon. Doyle, Ward and Foley all start for Wolves. Kelly and Duff start for Fulham. McCarthy starts for Wigan. Kilbane is on the bench for Hull and McShane is out injured as already mentioned.
The Wolves stream is fecked
I'm watching the Spurs Wigan game. McCarthy is making shapes.
Rednapp looks like he fell asleep under the sun lamp.
Andrews was injured (groin) according to BBC.
Seriously, he has to start foley at right back. Kelly has done 2.5 matches at left full so far so he should start there. I know they haven't played as much for Ireland but two started in englands top tied should really start over McShane and Kilbane, full backs of a team that could be in league 1 next year by all accounts. Have to seriously question trap if he starts McShane and Killer
Ward just be moved to left back. Immediately makes a great tackle to deny Routledge. Foley moved from Right back to right midfield. Has had another very good game. Doyle not really in the game so far. Booked by a really awful referee for a slight push. Newcastle just equalised. Good goal from Carroll. Doyle taken off 72nd min. Looked off the pace today. A little worrying. Ward makes a brilliant goal line clearance. Certain goal stopped with keeper well beaten. Newcastle all over Wolves now.
Whelan is on as a sub for Stoke at Stamford Bridge.
Edit.... And just had a cracking shot which hit the bar with Cech beaten.
been watching the Wigan Spurs game. McCarthy has been excellent in my opinion. Offers the simple pass and is always in the right place to pass and receive. Has definitely filled out too.
Andrews said on Sky today, he is expected back in 2-3 weeks. He'll be in the Sky studio tuesday night for the Andorra game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Paul Green to start alongside Glenn Whelan so
McCarthy scoops the player of the day award,
though I didn't see any of the others play:).
He is too good for the u21s, I hope Trap drafts him in to senior squad. He is developed enough for that.
There's certainly a case for it with Andrews pulling out.
Agree Stu, you can tell just looking at his pace, he is going to be a player.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Even with Andrews pulling out there is a still a squad of 23, probably another mf would have to pull out before Trap would consider McCarthy.
Duff and Green are fighting fit, Fahey played midweek but the rest are lagging compared to James.
McGeady not match fit.
Lawrence and Gibson not in the club squad
Whelan came on as a sub
Treacy subbed.
James could rove around the right , Whelan and Green in the middle and Duff on the left.
Another chapter in the Paul Green success story. Should he play the next two games (and I expect him to) and do the business, he could conceivably nail down his place.Quote:
Originally Posted by JGKyne
If Lawrence and McGeady aren't fit, doesn't that make it so Duff and Treacy are the only dedicated wide midfielders in the squad? I was impressed by Treacy against Argentina, but I wonder if he can play on the right as well as the left.
I'd much rather us play McCarthy wide than Keith Treacy.
were going to lose in armenia guys i can sense it. our whole squad is in shocking shape atm.
given-doesnt start
mcshane-reserve with a championship team
dunne-in defence of a team that has conceded 9 in 2 games
o'shea-doesnt play in the position he does with club as he does with country
duff-decent
andrews-injured but wont start for blackburn
whelan-sub for stoke
mcgeady-not match fit
keane-bench
doyle-off the pace
if we can be optimistic when players are doin well for their clubs then its only fair that u look at the squad for what it is atm, very uninspiring partially due to bad management
Given is behind the most in-form goalkeeper in England/Europe right now.
McShane wasn't picked for two games before winning his place back.
O'Shea has played right back for Ireland in all but a couple of recent games.
Whelan was dropped for one game and made a difference when he came on today.
Doyle has been good since returning and the week off will do him good.