Again, would love to know why the "....and want to score goals" part was necessary.
Again, would love to know why the "....and want to score goals" part was necessary.
Could it not be something as benign as " my game is scoring goals as part of a pair upfront"? Which is perfectly true, in fairness.
Honestly, TOWK, if he did, would you accept it? Or would you highlight six words out of 100 he said and use them to question his motives?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Don't take my word for it - you've repeatedly slurred the professionalism of a player who has been made captain by repeated managers and appears to command almost universal respect from fellow players. And all based on a few throwaway words here and there.
There is the merest ghostly outline of a solid argument here.
My take on those words you've pinpointed? Robbie was disappointed not to have started, feels he would have scored if he did and was disappointed we lost. And there's france all wrong with that.
If a player or the manager is insulted by that then they have thinner skin than a skeletal Eamon Dunphy.
Ok, Ok so forgetting what keane did or didnt say which I dont think you can, does anyone honestly think his 12 minutes or more precise 17 minutes cameo would have kept him happy after travelling all the way over from LA for a few days training and then back again straight away?
And we have played with keane up front chasing shadows for a very long time, so he can't really say he isnt suited to the game we are playing.
I still think Keane is great, but again you have to read a little bit more into things to get a true picture - unless roy is on hand to give the honest opinion as it suits him :)
When we have lost in the past he hasnt come out cursing in the heat of it regarldess of how poorly he has played, so his frustration is certainly a sign of something more than just his own short performance and sitting on the bench. The most important lesson to learn from this is to interview him straight after he has just come on towards the end and we lose, we will get a far more exciting interview from robbie than the normally bland monotone phrases being throw out.
Of course he can, take a look at his club career for starters. You think he scored 100 EPL goals chasing shadows? The fact he has scored some many in poor Irish teams over the years makes his achievements all the more impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Anyway, the way we played the other night suits no striker on this planet!
That's not the point I am making PatJR.
As I said, I think he was miffed because he was dropped. Is this a shock to anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
I don't think he needs to be kept happy, I'd like to think he can deal with the annoyance and move on and I've seen no suggestion otherwise apart from a few emotive words that were understandable in context.
Everyone should be interviewed moments after the final whistle, just makes things more interesting.
Stephen Ward has withdrawn from the Ireland squad to face @ussoccer this eve in @AVIVAStadium due to a minor knock to the ankle. #IrlUSA
That's Roy Keane again.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
What's the point in this game? We're going to lose anyway.
CD predict the wrong result would ye.
Now i see us winning. Keep up this CD, you always get it wrong and hopefully your renewed (AB)pessismism gets us the wins we need.
Sean Dyche hates IrelandQuote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
I presume that means Clark will start. He was probably going to anyway.
The most interesting thing will be seeing how Steven Naismith integrates with the squad
http://www.thehardtackle.com/2014/re...nd-prediction/
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Originally Posted by backtowalsall
Presumably should say Walthers?
Given, Christie, Pearce, Clark, Brady, Pilkington, Meyler, Quinn, Stokes, McGoldrick, Murphy
Well can't be said MON isn't giving his squad a game. Interesting to see he's gone with Brady at LB and Stokes possibly out wide, or off the striker(s).
What channel is broadcasting the game?
Setanta AFAIK
stream if neededQuote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
http://www.soccer2all.net/index.php?channel=4
Need to be smarter with team selection for these games. Clark or Pearce should be tested as a viable option alongside O'Shea with competitive games in mind. Would like to see Stokes given a chance up front at some stage.
Why is Given playing?
Was it Charlie D who said McGoldrick could really pick a pass? Finish and assist were both sublime there.
And I was HAMMERED for it. Paul O'Shea didn't predict that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
That was beautiful by McGoldrick. Good to know Pilkington can replicate his club goalscoring form at this level. He was class against Italy too albeit poor in his competitive appearances. Agree RE: Given. Randolph deserves a game.
Brady beaten far too easily there.
They're giving him a very hard time down there, obviously identified him as a weakness. Or maybe they got the wrong teamsheet and think Ward is playing.
Great play Stokes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by back of the net
Not working for me
this one works but it is not great
http://cricfree.tv/live/watch/ireland_vs_usa/63920
missed lot of it trying to get the the hola thing working but it is not on rte I think. (missed the goal)
I wonder if it is on any free to air USA channels?
Murphy done very, very well; apart from the finish.
Stokes impressing; showing good link up with Brady over the last several minutes.
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Originally Posted by tricky_colour
http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?...20&part=sports
Pilkington is a good looking man.
bloody shambolic
Christie getting drawn all over the place. Very poor defending. That's why O'Shea should be in there.
Nice finish.
Rest was shambolic alright though.
So you're saying Robbie isn't? Does it ever end with ya!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
Rubbish defending there. All over an siopa. Shame, since we were the dominant team since the USA ran out of ideas about 20 minutes ago.
You know you are ****e when Altidore almost scores against you.
And there's why Brady's a risk at left back.