Looking at the wikipedia page, most of the Estonian winner/equalizers came soon after the opposition had scored, or in the last 15 minutes, so that will target Ireland's traditional approach of having a nap after scoring or parking the bus near the end.
But the Faroes came close to doing the double over them- quick, someone get on the phone to Brian Kerr!
John Delaney can't hold back his delight!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxZ-C..._order&list=UL
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Absolutely, great job by OWC. Hands across the border and all that
Flights out are going fast.
lads - don't forget you can fly easyjet from liverpool...
Unbelievably erratic qualifying results.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Eu...ifying_Group_C
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Giovanni Trapattoni's side will be away in the first leg on either Friday, 11 November/Saturday 12 November, with the return tie at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, 15 November.
Isn't the match in the Coq Arena were Rovers played? Not a huge ground but hopefully will b a huge Irish crowd there.
Upwards of 500mph I'd say.Quote:
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Just had a wee peek and they are on suicide watch en mass. I just posted demanding that Dowie get the job now.Quote:
Originally Posted by dantheman
If we get the same results as the Faroes did against them, we'll qualify!Quote:
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With Rovers having played there in the summer and Estonia being in the other side of the draw, had a feeling we'd draw them but didn't want to jinx it! It's a decent draw with the second leg to come at home. Hopefully the lads will do the business. I'm sure the Estonians were hoping to draw Ireland.
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Lads if you are looking to do this the cheapest way. Book Ryanair to Stockholm (Skavsta NYO) and then book a Silja line ferry to Talinn. The cruise costs about 17 euro usually. It travels by night and has loads of entertainment on the ship. Would be something similar to the booze train in Slovakia, if it was invaded by Irish people.
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The bitters and begrudgers are distraught this afternoon. The draw we've got, means we're even more likely to see Trap around a while longer. :) Get used to it lads.
Does the Away Goal rule come into play as in other Euro competitions? e.g. we lose 1-2 away but win 1-0 at home, are we in or do we play extra time in the second game?
4/9 with Paddy Power to qualify
Holy fcuk, they'll have that footage on a permanent loop in the Estonian dressing room before the games.Quote:
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Yes its after 90 mins in the return so leg, so under that scenario we'd qualifyQuote:
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Classless.Quote:
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The two boys we need to be wary of
Middlesbrough's Tarmo Kink:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarmo_Kink
And Amkar Perm's Konstantin Vassiljev:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vassiljev
just to confirm the fist leg is 11th out in Tallinn ? any idea of kick off ?
Thats exactly what they will do as well. The idiot should have kept his thoughts to himself. Never like seeing that. Thankfully Trap is the polar opposite and will show the right level of respect to Estonia.Quote:
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Trust the Donkey to put a dampener on things.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._Le_Coq_Arena
The stadium. Only 10,300.
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First leg has been confirmed by the FAI as Friday November 11th in Tallinn, with the second leg at the Aviva on Tuesday 15th.
Speaking after the draw, Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni said, ‘It is extremely positive for Ireland that we will play the first leg away. We should not underestimate our opposition, or any team, including Estonia, to have made it through to the play-off, they must have quality and mental fortitude. Our build up to this stage of the competition has shown us the importance of organisation, attention to detail, and self-belief. That will be vitally important to us as we prepare for these games in November."
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I was just about to ask if anyone knew about their top players. And to be honest, my ignorance would have presumed 'Amkar Perm' was something Russian auld ones got done to their hair so y'learn something new every day.Quote:
Originally Posted by French Toasht
didn't buy any ticket for the Armenia match!!! What are the chances of getting a ticket for this?????
Brian Kerr talking about his experiences against Estonia with the Faroes, tonight on Off the Ball.
What's this Mexican stuff about?Quote:
Originally Posted by dantheman
On an unrelated note, given Shamrock Rovers' experience of playing in the hostile Le Coq Arena, now has to be the time to call up Toronto-born Alan Mannus :)
That last one is pure comedy gold Dantheman. Ole, Ole, ole, ole we are the Mexicans, we are the Mexicans ole ole ole oleQuote:
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South of the border.Quote:
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Either 11 or 12 Nov. Presumably so more games get shown on telly. I imagine the time won't be known until the day is known.Quote:
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http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/986/goodone.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Upset OWC fan no 3
es debido a que son de habla espańola, estúpidoQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Except players are migrating from them to us, not the other way round!Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
I liked that Mexican bit, banditos nipping across the border to raid the wains.Quote:
Originally Posted by dantheman
Arriba.
The bit about good v evil made me laugh as well. Oh .. and the guilt
A young Iain Dowie on the left?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sullivinho
The Estonians have confirmed it is Friday 11th.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Where'd you see that? Their FA website still has 11/12 November.Quote:
Originally Posted by French Toasht
Coincidentally enough, it might be Estonian legend Mart Poom..Quote:
Originally Posted by boovidge