I'm intrigued as to whether Trap will use the same squad for the Uruguay game, or will there be a reserve pool of players to draw upon?
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I'm intrigued as to whether Trap will use the same squad for the Uruguay game, or will there be a reserve pool of players to draw upon?
He's the main man for his country and is a good player but I suppose at Inter he's got to bow down to Eto'o, Milito and co. I think Inter signed another striker during last transfer window as well so he's probably not getting much game time at the moment which should be to our benefit. I hope the guy is rusty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
westwood
Ledger Dunne Clarke
Mcgeady Fahey Whelan Gibson Duff
Long Doyle
J Murphy Coleman Hunt Lawernce Best
There is goals in this team
I don't know why Whelan is in everyones team. He's an average player who can't get a game for Stoke with nobody really in for him. Gibson and Fahey are much better options, but you know how loyal Trap is, it's annoying.
It's a predictions thread, not a "dream first XI" thread. So everyone is putting Trap's likely loyalties into their teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani
Whelan is a Trapattoni stalwart. Must surely be one of the most capped players during his reign.
Whelan has personality.
I agree. Marty Whelan has plenty personality.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Ba-dum-tsh.
Will he be starting alongside Louis Walsh then?Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Louis allows too many men in behind him for my liking.
Back on the bench tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by lionelhutz
Yeah, plus I heard he's a terrible dribblerQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Yes did you get that text about trouserius snakeius and the mutant species....Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
You know, I think Trap gets too much credit, but there has been an emergence of options in the squad with lots of regulars in the PL(maybe not regular starts but regular in terms of time) and it definitely is an exciting time. If we could just add 2 or so players of real quality before given/keane/duff/dunne retire, we could be in a very good position next summer - if we qualify.
Wiki also says they call him that because he loves Phil Collins.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
I think the strongest squad whould be:
Westwood,Kenny
Clark
Dunne
St.Ledger
Foley
O 'Shea
Stearman
Ward
Whelan
Gibson
Fahey
O'Hara
Andrews
Duff
Mc Geady
Wilson
Walters
Best
Long
Doyle
Stokes
no McCarthy?
Sorry guys McCarthy and Coleman also, I dont like to jump at any "anglo blow in " but if anything happens to Dunne we are in major trouble, I totally welcome Stearman.
Predicting:
-------- Westwood---------
O'Shea Dunne St Ledger Clark
McGeady Andrews Whelan Duff
---------- Long Doyle---------
Subs: Kenny, Foley, Gibson, Green, Best, Walters, Fahey
mcGeady not a cert? Someone's been on the laughing salts...
One thing I would say on the team I've outlined above, is that it is small. I dunno how big the Balkans are, but we've the back 4 and Doyler for bulk and height defending setpieces. That is a concern. It could be enough for Andrews or Green to displace Fahey. In fact I think it will. Andrews to start, Fahey to bench, Coleman not selected for match day squad. Ireland to win, Kingdom to back heavily, drinks all round. :-)
Kingdom- Can you name me one game where McGeady has impressed everybody (not just Aiden/Celtic fans) in an Irish shirt? If Lawrence is fit then it wouldn't surprise me if McGeady is on the bench.
McGeady is a hot favourite/dead cert to start, whether you agree with that or not, is another issue.
Betting odds McGeady 1/5 Lawrence 2/1
Whether he impresses everybody is neither here nor there. Trap likes him. Duff and Hunt have been absent so much I think it's dangerous to assume he's an automatic pick though. With all of our wide options fit he may only be on the bench.
Kingdom - I don't think Andrews is small at all. Nor is Gibson or Fahey really so I think our central midfield can mix it with most others. Ability is another matter!
Trap also likes Lawrence. I just don't think it's a cert that McGeady is our first choice right winger for the games ahead.
The only players who are guaranteed to start when fit (IMO) are Given, Dunne, O'Shea, Duff, Doyle and Keane. Everything else is up for grabs.
No, because universal praise is near impossible in an Ireland jersey, but i took the effort to go through each minute of his performance against Russia to try and stem the criticism of him. He's been my player of the group for Ireland so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
And I wouldn't classify myself as an Aiden fanboy or Celtic fanboy, the opposite with regard to Celtic. I just feel the fella is underappreciated. . he's playing regular (and seems to be very important for them) for a team that would be of a better standard than most of our current squad are at.
For me he's been our best player in the group so far. It's (not) funny that when we generally crib about the lack of creativity from our midfield (collectively) he's been our outman and been a nuisance in the three games. He was, again unfortunately opinions are like arseholes, excellent in Zilina.
Stutts, I made a ninja edit. I'd start Fahey at home myself (but in the post you see I have Andrews instead).
Possesion and use of the ball is key, and he's the best of the trio (Keithx2 & Green), far more in lansdowne. However we are prone to conceding silly frees and corners, and the difference between Keith and the other two is that Keith is physically light. Thats just my take on it. I'm sure the Rossie will point out how wrong I am ;-P
edit. I was surprised to see Green being listed as smaller than fahey. He appears to be more robust I guess.
I like him. He like me.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
My Team
Westwood, O'Shea, Dunne, St Ledger, Whelan, Duff, Doyle all certain starters. (if fit)Code:Westwood
O'Shea Dunne St Ledger Clark
Lawrence/Fahey Whelan Gibson Duff
Doyle Long
Clark should be picked over Kilbane
If Lawrence is injured, as looks likely, Fahey will get the nod.
Long should start above all others.
The contentious call is Lawrence/Fahey over McGeady. Personal opinions aside, my logic behind this is:
McGeady has been sub the last 4 times him and Duff have both been fit. (6 out of a total of 10 under Trap) Indeed the only game they've played together in the last 22 games was the 3-0 defeat to Australia. (4 times in Traps 29 games). And as this is a prediction thread, I expect Trap to stay true to form.
Incidently, if you asked me pick the team, I would probably go with the same as above.
Code:Date Start Sub Comp V Opp Score
24.05.2008 Duff Friendly H Serbia 1 - 1
29.05.2008 McG Friendly H Colombia 1 - 0
20.08.2008 McG, Duff Friendly A Norway 1 - 1
06.09.2008 McG World Cup Qualifier A Georgia 1 - 2
10.09.2008 McG World Cup Qualifier H Montenegro 0 - 0
15.10.2008 McG, Duff World Cup Qualifier H Cyprus 1 - 0
19.11.2008 Duff Friendly H Poland 2 - 3
11.02.2009 McG, Duff World Cup Qualifier H Georgia 2 - 1
28.03.2009 McG World Cup Qualifier H Bulgaria 1 - 1
01.04.2009 None World Cup Qualifier A Italy 1 - 1
29.05.2009 Duff McG Friendly A Nigeria 1 - 1
06.06.2009 Duff McG World Cup Qualifier A Bulgaria 1 - 1
12.08.2009 McG, Duff Friendly H Australia 0 - 3
05.09.2009 Duff McG World Cup Qualifier A Cyprus 2 - 1
08.09.2009 None Duff Friendly H South Africa 1 - 0
10.10.2009 McG World Cup Qualifier H Italy 2 - 2
14.10.2009 Duff World Cup Qualifier H Montenegro 0 - 0
14.11.2009 Duff McG World Cup Play Off H France 0 - 1
18.11.2009 Duff McG World Cup Play Off A France 1 - 1
02.03.2010 Duff McG Friendly H Brazil 0 - 2
25.05.2010 Duff Friendly H Paraguay 2 - 1
28.05.2010 Duff Friendly H Algeria 3 - 0
11.08.2010 Duff Friendly H Argentina 0 - 1
03.09.2010 McG European Cup Qualifier A Armenia 1 - 0
07.09.2010 McG European Cup Qualifier H Andorra 3 - 1
08.10.2010 McG European Cup Qualifier H Russia 3 - 2
12.10.2010 McG European Cup Qualifier A Slovakia 1 - 1
17.11.2010 Duff Friendly H Norway 1 - 2
08.02.2011 Duff Celtic Nations Cup H Wales 3 - 0
Just to say, if Kilbane doesn't start, I can't see him being sub, given the range of options the other subs or starting players give the manager. If Clark starts and were to get injured, Josh can switch over. It is another of the useful traits of a lot of our players at the moment, they cover lots of angles.
How come Joe doesn't get half the thanks for his detailed and informed posts?does he have to earn the patches
Jaysus, give me a chance Paul, isnt the man only after posting it, and me this second after reading it. Are you a bit fixated on the whole 'thanks' issue? Tell me?Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
If you think Trap will pick Gibson at CM, then Trap will not likely go with both McGeady and Duff.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
But I'd say Gibson's chances of starting are slim to none. I'd say he is behind Green in the pecking order. Trap's words of advice to Gibson, after the Wales game, told more of Trap's real opinion about his contribution against Wales as compared to what he is expected to do in our CM.
http://www.memedepot.com/uploads/0/2...if_serious.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
ironic then, isn't it, that you haven't thanked the post!Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
(not at the moment anyway)
Paul seems to be a total thanker.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
I didnt realise i could thank on mobile, a couple of weeks ago i went searching for it and it wasnt there. foot.ie mobile is changing more than a hoor changes her nether-region under garment.
I think Joe's great. A mere "thanks" is too trivial a gesture. We need more Joes.
Only high-class hoors for you so Paul? xDQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
You're all ****ing nuts lads. Thank god I've never seen hide nor hare of ye at a game.
I've spent the night chasing women I've been chasing for 'years', 'years!'. Women aren't impressed by statistics.
He's never played left back at any point under Trap. Not an option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingdom
Played 90 minutes at left-back against Paraguay last May.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report