No, the associations in each gruop usually decide between themselves who the host isQuote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean
Sweden just gone 2-1 up on Scotland!
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No, the associations in each gruop usually decide between themselves who the host isQuote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean
Sweden just gone 2-1 up on Scotland!
It appears not, although that would have made a lot of sense - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_U...ication#FormatQuote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean
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Elite round: The 28 teams are drawn into seven groups of four teams. Each group is played in single round-robin format at one of the teams selected as hosts after the draw. The seven group winners qualify for the final tournament.
2-2 with a couple of minutes remaining. We're safe enough anyway as Croatia are 1-0 up on Czech Rep near half time.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
We can always count on the Scots. Finished 2-2 so we are confirmed as top seeds.
Final standings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_U...on#Elite_round
Draw on Thursday fortnight - the 6th.
We can't draw the Netherlands, having played them in the Qualifying Round
I'd take Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus
Worst case scenario is Serbia/Russia/Czech Republic, England/Turkey, and Belgium/Croatia
An improving Scotland in Pot 2 as well
Interesting that there's a few teams that were in the same groups in Pot 3 - England & Turkey from Group 5 and Ukraine & Norway from Group 8 - this doesn't give them any advantage since two teams from the same group can't be drawn together, and two teams in the same pot can't be drawn together either
Draw completed, Ireland facing Russia, Azerbaijan and Romania - with Russia hosting. Not the worst draw, considering some of the other groups
Fixtures to take place in March - Romania on the 20th, Azerbaijan on the 23rd and the probable group decider against Russie on the 26th: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_U...tion#Group_1_2
That's a great group, only limited by the fact we've to go to Russia. We've missed the English and the Belgians and the Serbs.
Hopefully we're looking at a place in the finals now.
Groups 3,5,6 are bad, but 7 is an absolute stinker. An absolute stinker.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
In a way it's a pity UEFA limit the scope of the Underage competitions, yet have all and sundry qualify for the Seniors....surely it should be the other way around???
https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/irel...or-elite-round under 19 friendlies yesterday. Hunt from Sheffield wed might be a first time call up as well as ogie from Leyton orient. Another example Of The fai s scouting network been effective
Don't know how true this is but someone was saying that they were talking to a relative of Ryan Cassidy and he hasn't be called up to the U19 squad.
I would have thought that Watfords involvement in the FA Youth Cup would have excluded him. Similiar has happened with other Irish players down the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
Sligo's Neil Morahan also in the squad: https://www.sligorovers.com/morahan-...l-recognition/
Kayode on the bench today for rotherham for first time in league. With idah and parrot and obafemi not in our 19s for next week I wonder is he on included?
Didn't know he was born in Nigeria, although he played for the u18's last year
I assume he is eligible for us seeing that he played for us as u say at 18sQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Yeah, grew up here. Qualifies under residency, I assume
https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/irel...und-qualifiers
Ireland U19: Squad confirmed for Elite Round qualifiers
The Republic of Ireland Under-19s are faced with the task of topping Group 1 if they are to qualify for the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championships in Armenia.
16th Mar 2019
Awaiting Tom Mohan's squad, who are top seeds in this Elite Round, are Azerbaijan, Romania, and Russia, with the latter acting as hosts for these three games in Krasnodar.
Mohan has handed first call-ups to Sligo Rovers' Niall Morahan, Arsenal's Mark McGuinness, Bolton Wanderers' Luca Connell, Derby County's Festy Ebosele, and Aston Villa's Tyriek Wright (pictured above), while Stoke City defender Nathan Collins is ruled out due to injury.
The quartet of Lee O'Connor, Conor Coventry, Troy Parrott and Adam Idah have been promoted to the Under-21 squad.
"As a group of players and staff, we are really looking forward to represent our country at the Elite Round in Krasnodar. This will be our first time to be involved in a UEFA tournament in Russia and our squad are really looking forward to training at the very impressive Krasnodar Academy," said Mohan.
"I expect all three games will be very tough against very strong opponents who have all performed really well to qualify from their respective groups. From our own perspective, we were delighted to have qualified for the Elite Round and we aim to build on the positives from our team's performances in the Qualifying Round.
"This Elite Round tournament will be of great benefit to the development of our players as they will experience playing in high intensity competitive games against quality opponents with all teams competing strongly to top the group and qualify for the finals. Our players will also experience a different culture which is also very important from an educational point of view and one that we are going to embrace."
The seven group winners in the Elite Round will qualify to join hosts Armenia in the finals, which will be played from July 14-27.
Ireland last qualified for the Under-19 finals tournament in 2011 - when they reached the semi-finals - while they won the competition outright in 1998 after overcoming Germany in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
Republic of Ireland Under-19 Squad
Goalkeepers: Brian Maher (St Patrick's Athletic), George McMahon (Burnley)
Defenders: Andy Lyons (Bohemians), Tom Gaston (Bordeaux), Mark McGuinness (Arsenal), Oisin McEntee (Newcastle United), Jack James (Luton Town), Kameron Ledwidge (Southampton)
Midfielders: Niall Morahan (Sligo Rovers), Aaron Bolger (Shamrock Rovers), Jason Knight (Derby County), Luca Connell (Bolton Wanderers), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Conor Grant (Sheffield Wednesday), Richie O'Farrell (UCD)
Forwards: Ali Reghba (Bohemians), Will Ferry (Southampton), Festy Ebosele (Derby County), Tyriek Wright (Aston Villa), Jonathan Afolabi (Southampton)
2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship - Elite Round Qualifiers
March 20: Republic of Ireland v Romania, Kuban Stadium, Krasnodar, KO 12:00 (9:00 Irish Time)
March 23: Republic of Ireland v Azerbaijan, Kuban Stadium, Krasnodar, KO 12:00 (9:00 Irish Time)
March 26: Republic of Ireland v Russia, FC Krasnodar Academy Stadium, KO 17:00 (14:00 Irish Time)
Can't believe mcauley isn't in that squad with all the absentees. Connell in is a positive. Nice to see smallbone as well who seems to be going well at 23 level but hasn't been involved for us much lately. Also nice to see McGuinness back again it's been a long time since he played for us. Had hoped oko flex might have been called inQuote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
Has Mcauley done something to offend the FAI underage management?
Omitted from all squads
Why are we pulling out the spine of this team and potentially costing the U19’s a place at the 2019 Euros for a match vs Luxembourg...
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Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Couldn't agree more - we have the chance to have a big impact at U19 level and we're risking it for one U21 game in a group where the odds are against us qualifying anyway. And if we can't beat Luxembourg without those promoted from the U19 ranks, then we have no chance anyway. And if you insist on promoting Idah and Parrott, possibly to spread our striking prospects across the age groups, then why not replace them with McAuley, Cassidy, Kayode or Roache, at least? And there's surely no desperate need for Lee O'Connor to be in the U21 squad, when Ryan Nolan is waiting to be called upon. Gavin Bazunu will likely be warming the bench behind Caoimhin Kelleher, something I'm sure Mark Travers is well able to doQuote:
Originally Posted by Cathalsmart
Like I think it’s a good idea to have them involved but why not just have them join up with the squad for the trip to Russia? It’s frustrating as it’s a very kind draw, the spine of this Irish team got to the QF’s of the last two u17 euro’s whereas Russia ,Romania, Azerbaijan didn’t even qualify for the tournament and last year was a particularly bad year for Russia when they didn’t reach even the elite round of the u17s which for them is horrific! I know it’s not everything but that added in with how the three teams have played so far in qualifying not only do I think we should be favorites for qualifying but if playing at our potential we really should be comfortable favorites for this and should consider failure to qualify from this group a huge upset. Right now we are tying one hand behind the back of this team.
We have the most depth at this age that I have seen in 25 years following the underage groups. I'd be disappointed if we don't still get ro the euros this summer. As an aside nathan Collins who misses out here obviously has been captaining stokes under23s recently which is a fine achievement for a lad who is underage for this age again next year
What spine? Cassidy has only ever played a friendly for the 19s (last month) and McAuley has only been involved since last year, mainly as a sub. If you're talking about the spine, Idah and Parrott have been promoted to the 21s, which is the point of these teams, to progress players.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cathalsmart
I wasn’t referring to Cassidy or McAuley. I was referring to Lee O’Connor, Conor Coventry, and then like you said Idah & Parrott. Also we have injuries for guys like Nathan Collins. I get it that progression is important but qualifying for a tournament and participating surely is priceless? What would make sense to me is have the players train with the u21s and then release guys for the U19.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Looking at the squad we can still field a pretty strong side so qualification is still very much within reach but we will look back on this with a lot of regret if we fail to qualify.
BTW would Ryan Johansson be eligible for selection for the Euros final tournament squad or does the rule carry over to the final tournament also? If I had to have a guess I’d say it does?
Early start tomorrow, kicking off at 9am: https://www.uefa.com/under19/season=...289/index.html
no, it's part of the same competition he's already appeared in so he's ineligibleQuote:
Originally Posted by Cathalsmart
Starting line up vs Romania announced
Live text commentary on UEFA.com: https://www.uefa.com/under19/season=...289/index.html
Still 0-0
2-0 up now Afolabi and Smallbone
Live stream here, with Russian commentary: https://rfs.ru/news/209300
finished 5-0 to Ireland, with a saved penalty from Maher. Great start to the qualifying series!
To be honest, 5-0 is possibly being generous, from what I did see of the game it was all Ireland. Next game is Azerbaijan on Saturday morning. They're playing Russia at two this afternoon. Ideally, that'll end in a draw, but it'll probably be a Russian win.
goals from the qualifier online
In more good news, Russia and Azerbaijan drew 0-0: https://www.uefa.com/under19/season=...290/index.html
Romania defense looks atrocious. Third goal was a lovely move after the mistake from their defender.
Yeah, dreadful defending but some cracking finishes all the same. Emphatic last one by Afolabi.
Wow... just wow. A 5-0 win against Romania. And this was without Idah, Connolly, Cassidy, Parrott, Obafemi and McAuley.
Our underage squads play such entertaining and ambitious football. Please, please Mick do the same and create continuity.
Well f'k me, when was the last time Ireland won 5-0?
I've no idea how good the Romania u19 team are but the first team is ranked 25th, above us obviously, it is not like say they are Gibraltar, would not be surprised if we struggle to put more than a couple past them!
There was a month where the mens' sides scored an absolute barrel load of goals, but I can't remember when that was!