Nobafemi tonight.
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Nobafemi tonight.
Ryan Manning makes a match day squad. Jimmy Dunne is the one that misses the match day squad.
Manning seen as centre back cover ahead of Dunne then?
Not sure about that. Wouldn't want to see one of our centre backs go off injured early on tonight.
It's his birthday today, would have been harsh to drop him today. I thought Dunne would get in ahead of him but he's also talked about Stevens being able to cover LCB and somewhat certain Mick started him LCB away to Switzerland.
Indeed, probably just a Jack Charlton moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Ah yer not there yet geysir :P
Not sure what to expect with the team tonight. I've a feeling Cullen is going to get a rest and that might mean Houriahane starting. At the back he may try Stevens in the three just for his experience or Manning if he wants to be really adventurous. Hogan is probably the most like for like Obafemi replacement and he was unlucky not to score against Scotland. No guarantee it won't be a slight change in shape again though and that opens up the possibility of Ogbene returning.
I think most likely it'll be;
Kelleher
O'Shea
Collins
Lenihan (Stevens)
McClean
Hourihane (Cullen)
Molumby
Knight
Browne
Parrot
Hogan (Ogbene)
Not expecting any massive curveballs, although maybe a back 4 might be an option, the change in shape could catch Ukraine out. There's a few options with the midfield, could move Browne inside if resting Cullen, could play Hendrick with him or Molumby taking the Cullen role rather than Hourihane. Will Keane hasn't seen much time so could also be an option as the 10 with Parrot pushed up into the Obafemi role.
Hourihane starting would be nightmare. He has to go with same midfield as Scotland game
McClean confirmed on FAI's Twitter as captain so sure to start.
Team named. Hogan for Obafemi and Lenihan for Duffy.
O'Shea in for Egan too.
The FAI Twitter has "Festy" listed on the bench interestingly!
And O'Shea for Egan...Quote:
Originally Posted by Trequartista20
https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status...c-NQMw0nvq7Gyw
Going for a 1-1.
Impossible to know what to expect, but I think Ukraine will be too good for us again, though I doubt we'll be well beaten (on the scoreboard anyway). Be interesting to see how Ireland play in the first ten minutes, if it'll be huff-and-puff and possession dominance in that period again before they fall out of it.
Ukraine 3-1, green shoots from last game to wilt.
Nice early save for Kelleher there - routine enough, but will help him settle in. I think it'll be needed
Reasonable start so far without creating an opening.
Ah Troy… decent chance…
Jaysus, that's a bad miss from Parrott.
Tricky one to score, but didn't need to send it that far wide
Very solid start. Great shape. Making good decision when to keep it or go longer. And that’s a pretty decent chance created for us.
Aghh should've scored
Shocking miss from Parrott there. He has to hit the target at the very least, with the space he was given. Been alright so far, neither side looks exceptional.
Was parrot in two minds. Very bad was a great chance. Troy spend the summer practicing headers.
We're much more clever so far tonight sitting deep letting them play it in front of us like in Gaelic not getting sucked in.its just a pity we don't have obafemi or maybe even ogbene for the counter
Ya I guess this is what Kenny's learnt from the last day no gung ho getting pulled and dragged across the pitch. Low block out of possession and keeping them at arms length thus farQuote:
Originally Posted by passinginterest
Lucky to get away with that one…
Such a beautiful pass by Knight, although Parrott was unmarked. Knight took the ball on and passed up the opportunity for the first time cross.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
I think we are playing well. Lenihan and Browne should have figured that Mykolenko run out between them. Other than that lapse, we are looking good. But the lapse is a concern.
Hogan isn't creating many problems, I'm afraid. Let's hope Troy or Knight can give him a good chance though and you'd hope he can tuck it away. Otherwise, I can't see him creating one.
Collins, lads. This guy is unbelievably good. Gonna be huge. Makes it all look so easy - tackling, passing, harrying, shepherding. Unreal.
Got the nod-down to O'Shea without even jumping thereQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Was very sceptical about Browne at RWB but he looks very comfortable there.
Collins
Hogan really looking a weak link. What a goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Franco Baresi or Lothar Matheus would be proud of that!
What an utterly absurd goal from a centre-back!
Who said Collins coming onto the ball? Play him central midfield!
Cullen, Molumby, Knight is proving a great combo again. I like the look of it again.
Hogan is working hard but he is a little off the standard required at this level. Touch etc.
What a goal
Ah lads. Stop. That goal. The guy is an absolute genius.
Outside of the boot and all.
Oh, that was special. Absolutely brilliant individual goal. Think StSku is onto something!
I’m shook,that was incredible!!
Believe the hype. This guy is amazing.
Just put £20m on his transfer fee.