Diggs, can you produce these quotes? Otherwise, discussing them is pointless.
Diggs, can you produce these quotes? Otherwise, discussing them is pointless.
I'd imagine there's a little wiggle room in Mick's mind, should something really dramatic unfold tomorrow night. I think he's just suggesting that he pretty much knows his team for Monday, and there's very little that can happen in a friendly against New Zealand to alter that. I don't think that's being unusually rigid at this stage of a campaign.Quote:
Originally Posted by third policeman
He still needs to field a team tomorrow night though, and Bryne is a part of that the same as anybody else selected. I doubt Mick would feel the need to pander to anybody given his contract situation.
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Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
/www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/hes-a-bright-intelligent-footballer-mick-mccarthy-confirms-troy-parrott-will-start-against-new-zealand-38688184.html
There is a video on this link on this indo article
Asked about players in question starting tomorrow's possibility of starting then on Monday
1.32 min -1.40 min
Asked about them even being subs
1.52 mins
Sorry I think i have misheard him
my apologies, he was saying it the other way aroiund I think
Redner on me
To be fair to Mick when he seen that Connolly could offer something against Georgia (too late in the game)he did start him against the Swiss which I doubt he had any intention of doing going into that week.That was some flexibility I didnt think he was capable of.
So if Parrott or Byrne light it up tomorrow I would say they would definitely be in with a shot of at least some game time against Denmark.
Team named:
1 Kieran O'Hara
2 Lee O'Connor
4 Kevin Long
21 Ciaran Clark
23 Derrick Williams
20 Josh Cullen
17 Jack Byrne
8 Alan Browne
10 Robbie Brady
15 Troy Parrott
7 Sean Maguire
4-3-1-2 formation I would say looking at that with Byrne playing just behind the front 2. Definitely a team to make it worth while watching
I listened to that short interview on the Indo web page and afaiu his answers , Mick will not be starting any from this line up in the game against Denmark, 2 players might be considered to get a game as a sub but unlikely to be used as a sub and Mick said he'll try not to use them as a sub.
Thats a ridiculous attitude to have if true. How can you look at the Swiss and Georgia games and not be open to changes if a player puts his had upQuote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Well, it's not often you can say this, but it's only New Zealand.
Sorry guys I think I got it wrong. On mature reflection in that Indo video, It sounds like he is saying none of his first team will play against NZ not the other way around like I first thoughtQuote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Although that doesn't bode well for anyone being promoted from the NZ game either
It's a nice side in fairness lots of technical footballers . I'm not a big maguire fan and he has been horrible in his Irish appearances but this might be a chance to get his confidence up especially if he is playing wide on a front 3 like at Preston.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
O connor must be stoked . Let's hope he shows the composure on the ball we have seen underage and deals with the physicality
Thaf midfield 3 on paper has nice balance with Cullen a sitter composed and tidy, Browne a hard running number 8 with a goal threat and Byrne the creative spark. Byrne really needs to not take the easy option of dropping to take the ball off the centre halves or Cullen. He needs to work harder to find that space higher up the pitch to make it easier for Cullen and Browne to play the forward ball to him so he can get turned and actually look to create chances.
I'd be hopeful that parrott would make a big impact tomorrow night and I think brady and Byrne will give him good supply to play to his strengths
Brady needs to light it up to get in on Monday I think he is the most likely from this to be involved ed monday
He is saying that none of this line up will start v Denmark, 2 might be used as sub but unlikely to happen and in any case he will try to avoid that eventuality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Now I'm confusedQuote:
Originally Posted by geysir
I watched it again there. It's not very clear but he is saying none of the "monday" (Denmark) starters will be involved against NZ.... barr possibly one etcQuote:
Originally Posted by geysir
The interview is muddy waters, the question of who starts when was asked back to front and Mick does answer that question and the following questions in a hazy laid back couldn't really care less manner, but I'm near certain that the gist of what he answered is that none of this line up will start v Denmark, 2 might be used as sub but unlikely to happen and in any case he will try to avoid that eventuality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Is this the team for Monday so?
Randolph
Doherty
Duffy
Egan
Stevens
Whelan
Hendrick
Browne/Hourihane
McClean
Robinson (or maybe O'Dowda?)
McGoldrick
Slightly off point. But who is worse Collins or Sammon?
Great question!Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
The answer, of course, is Joey Lapira.
Let's hope they fair better than the rugby team. :)
Never happy with people having a dig at Irish players. If they're selected, turn up (not feign injury like some) and give 100% I'll never have a go at them. Have a pop at the manager for selecting them ok, but not the player.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Now, time to put on the scarf and head off to a watering hole in town for pre-match refreshments. Score prediction 2-1.
Well saidQuote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Chill outQuote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Really happy to see Ciaran Clark back in the squad and back playing. Good guy. Always made the effort to be available... Always felt he was cast aside by O'Neill and Mick a little too quickly in comparison to say Kevin Long, who never really played much for Burnley in the same time frame
Underrated footballer. Played as defensive midfielder for England under age. Actually think he would do a better job for us there than Whelan.Quote:
Originally Posted by elatedscum
Hmm I have a stream but it has not sound as yet, won't be much fun watching without sound.
1 Kieran O'Hara
2 Lee O'Connor
4 Kevin Long
21 Ciaran Clark
23 Derrick Williams
20 Josh Cullen
17 Jack Byrne
8 Alan Browne
10 Robbie Brady
15 Troy Parrott
7 Sean Maguire
The squad number should help in that respect.
I got sound now :)
Parrot knocked off his perch there .
What have they done to our home shirt?!
I know it’s only New Zealand but it has been a bright start from the kids. Some clever passes by Cullen. Midfield are trying to pass forward which is encouraging.
Oppps!!Quote:
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
1-0 :)
Maguire looking well out of his depth so far. Hope he shows some belief!!
1-1 :)
Nice corner and header.
Not great stuff really, Good move from NZ for their goal. Lot of players out of their depth, even against a very ordinary NZ side. Good experience I guess but we've had a lot of the ball and not created many good chances, snap shots and rushed passes. Might settle down a bit in the 2nd half.
Decent strike from Maguire, but the keeper could have made an effort at least
Brady plays with a confidence that his general play does not warrant. Happy for Maguire to get off the mark.Jack Byrnes been ok, nothing startling.
3-1 :)
Lovely cross and header.
Mick McCarthy celebrating early there.