Westwood didn't have much to do but looked the part nonetheless. It's just a body language thing (which Stockdale lacked) and he and Randolph both have it.
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Westwood didn't have much to do but looked the part nonetheless. It's just a body language thing (which Stockdale lacked) and he and Randolph both have it.
So, barring some really impressive comebacks, it's looks like we're going to have:
Championship: Sheffield Wednesday* v Hull City
League 1: Barnsley v Millwall
League 2: Both ties very much in the balance (Wimbledon 1-0 Accrington / Plymouth 1-0 Portsmouth)
Conference: Grimsby promoted after beating Forest Green 3-1. Have we anybody playing with them?
(*Sorry OwlsFan)
30 goals for Padraig Amond, and Pat Hoban ended the season there on loan from Oxford.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
A reasonable contribution I suppose. :o
Plymouth v Portsmouth isn't really in the balance - the 1-0 win was the second leg!Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
It was a 2-2 draw in the first leg, so Plymouth advance.
Carl McHugh (ex Dundalk) is with Plymouth. Enda Stevens (ex UCD and Pat's), Brian Murphy (ex Bohs), Michael Doyle (one senior cap in 2006 - can't remember it at all tbh) and Conor Wilkinson (current U-21 international) all knocked out.
I'm finding it very difficult to keep up with all these playoff matches! Hibs were eventually eliminated in Scotland though, even if I did get there too early!
Conor Henderson was on the bench too, and goalkeeper James McKeown played u19 for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by passinginterest
He'll be a lot busier tonight that much I can guarantee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
If he has a bad game he'll be available for the Dutch game. But if he has a bad game he won't be picked for the Dutch game!
Owls 2-0 up from the first leg. Chris Hughton says: "If we win by two or more goals, then we have a chance of getting to the final". http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/...l-set-to-take/
Yes, excellent chance especially if they win by 3 !!
Are you saying that Richie, is not at the required level of fitness at the minute?Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Wednesday rattled here. Westwood already beaten from a free kick but saved by the post.
Westy was a bit sloppy getting down to that one at his near post and spilled it.
not watching as im at work but the bbc text updates suggest that Westwood is having a blinder.
I'm just in the door so I can only report on what I see, not past history
Westwood didn't command his area there at that free kick, came off his line with a weak effort to punch the ball but missed.
He's certainly been busy. No worldies or anything but has dealt with everything comfortably enough. His kickouts have been poor though, I thought that was one of his strong points.
Stockdale with the save of the game so far, at the end of the first half. Brighton running out of ideas with about 15 minutes to go. Wednesday defending for most of the game
Sounds like all the good stuff happened in the first half, the 2nd half is just hectic, hardly a decent effort on goal.
Based on the 2nd half, Wednesday are fully deserved to hold on to their advantage.
Good save by Stockdale alright but he was poor for the goal, even despite the push and not very inspiring in either keg. I think Westwoo has done well to come through bodies just to get anything on the ball at times. Two good saves, but saves you'd expect him to make. The goal was an excellent delivery that got a slight nick on the way through. He's had a decent game, not a blinder
BBC - picture of Westwood and the words "Is there any way past this man?"
based on the first half you'd say it was a travesty of a result, but Wednesday were comfortable in the second.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Good save just there alright, after your post!Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
That was a good save.
Not that it matters as it will only be for the 3rd choice goalkeeping position but it is pity that when it comes to the Euro selection that O'Neill will go for a League 1 bench warmer ahead of him.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
They showed the first half highlights there and Westwood was excellent, a goalie at his peak. thriving like a pig in muck.
It's frustrating enough that Westwood is unlikely to be first-choice, but it would be a travesty if he didn't even make the squad ahead of Forde.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
If they get to the EPL there's every chance that he will become a real headache for Monkeano.
Did Richie get his game in the end?
Richie didn't leave the bench. Yeah, hopefully SW get promoted and he's our only PL goalkeeper playing regularly, that should force the issue nicely.
Was McGeady injured? Felt for Towell, thought he would get his chance tonight.
I as driving and OTB reported in the 65min about how the game had gone Richie was still on the bench. I honestly thought he would get on then. I mean at that stage it was all or nothing.
What is it about Hughton that he goes numb when things are against him? That being said I hope Wednesday get promoted, always had a wee grá for them. And I hope Brighton, finally get up next year. you almost felt that whoever finished third in the Championship would be gassed come the playoffs.
When it comes to being a third choice, other factors come into play other than simple ability.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
The travesty (if that's the right word) is Westwood not going as one or two. Third doesn't come into it for me. And I can't see a proven guy like Westwood travelling happily to help keep two others sharp (nor should he be).
Why not?Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
Who in their right mind is happy to miss 3 to 4 weeks of Sunday mass to be third choice keeper at the Euros?Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Not a good Catholic boy, that's for sure. Colour me badd, Stu, you've convinced me!Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
I'm not putting him down, he had a good game for sure. But he only made two saves of note in the first half, one a weak finish from Wilson (who has a sweet first touch) and another tipped over the bar which was hit at a lovely height for him. I thought he dealt well with some tough in-swingers, showing strength to get something on the ball when he needed to. The 6 yard box was his and he let you know it. Lest we forget, he had one seriously fluffed kick :)Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
There is just no comparison between him and Shay in terms of sharpness and agility, and Randolph too. He just looks as if he sees things quicker. But Randolph does look good for us.
EDIT: RTE website headline "Westwood heroics...". Am I being too parsimonious in my praise?
The last (point blank) save he made diving to his right, is the enduring image, so yeah, Westwood was a heroic catholic boy last night.
There isn't much to choose between him and Randolph but my choice would be for the goalie who plays week in week out.
Just recovering from the Alamo (the first half anyway). Reminded me of Ireland in Moscow a few years ago. Fingernail stuff and the saves Westwood was asked to make, he did. That's all you can ask of a keeper. Compare that to Stockdale in both games where he should have done better in two of the goals. His kick-outs weren't up to his usual standard and in a crowded box, he isn't too dominant but which keeper is?
As for McGeady, not injured as far as I am aware. The coach picked a defensive set of subs Rather than name McGeady on the bench, he opted for more defensive cover with Jeremy Helan plus the returning Sam Hutchinson. Whether, he'll do that for the Final, where he might need to change things, who knows. His usual option is to bring on man mountain Nuhiu who is Tony Cascarino gone wrong.
They both have body language but one can make agile saves. Body language and looking composed speaks nothing for actually having to do something when its needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Given looked composed and assured when stepping up to penalties, he rarely saved one..
And thats the only statement that matters, he made the saves he was asked and expected to make, I can't say the same about any of our other keepers, and we have proof of this in the past. We can't afford to have a keeper that doesn't (like stockdale) as we won't have the ability to recover to score the goals required - just like Brighton didn't.Quote:
Reminded me of Ireland in Moscow a few years ago. Fingernail stuff and the saves Westwood was asked to make, he did. That's all you can ask of a keeper. Compare that to Stockdale in both games where he should have done better in two of the goals. His kick-outs weren't up to his usual standard and in a crowded box, he isn't too dominant but which keeper is?
I'll go with the BBC.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
If they are still here. I can't see them staying on if they have a bad, or a good tournament.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels