Team For The Czech Republic Game

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09/10/2006, 2:27 PM
tetsujin1979

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Originally Posted by eirebhoy

I think the FAI would actually be better of financially if they pay Stan off if we lose on Wednesday as a new manager will mean a lot more people willing to support the team in Croker.

Can't think where I read it (probably the Indo) but rumour has it that the 4 games in Croke Park will all be sold together as the one package. So if you want to see Germany and Wales you'll have to see (or at least buy tickets for Slovakia and Cyprus.
I'd say it's more likely that the games will be sold as Wales + Slovakia and Germany + Cyprus
09/10/2006, 3:10 PM
geysir

I see that there is hope that it's a no lose game.
Assuming that is, that Stan is replaced and not rementored.

There were some things that Kerr would not have done in that game but I wonder if he addressed a similar Cyprus post match performance debriefing with the team with a similar intensity that Stan has done.
After the first set of results in September we had no chance of qualifying anyway. How did we become 4th seeds?.
Now there's a rather tough combination of circumstances which includes the Czechs. I'm curious to see if there's any evidence of the effect of Stan's mettle on the team.
09/10/2006, 3:56 PM
FarBeag

Awful news. :D Kenny, O'Brien and Ireland all doubtful for Wednesday with various injuries. (Sky sports News)
09/10/2006, 4:06 PM
concanta

team then should be

Henderson

Finnan
McShane
O�Shea
Kilbane

McGeady
Andy Reid
Douglas
Duff

Keane

Doyle
09/10/2006, 4:26 PM
eirebhoy

Decent team. Both central midfielders can tackle while Reid is one of our best passers. With Reid usually playing as a left winger I think most people would put him down as an attacking player but I think he has the sense to know when to stay back or go forward. He's an intelligient player and a much better option than Kilbane. Douglas will run himself down to the ground.
09/10/2006, 4:31 PM
Dr. Ogba

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Originally Posted by thew0rm2345

Bring Breen back, Connolly, probably Tabb and hopefully McCarthy

Oh please, for the love of God, stop going on about Connolly!!!!! :eek:

Although things are going so bad now that I probably would welcome Breen back with open arms!!!
09/10/2006, 4:40 PM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

Oh please, for the love of God, stop going on about Connolly!!!!! :eek:

Not going to happen, sorry. Come on, hes no worse than Morrison or Lee. Yes, he got sent off against Belgium, 9years ago. Richard Dunne got sent off 2 days ago as well. I seem to recall Drogba getting sent off in the Champions League against Barcelona 2 years ago as well. Yes, he missed a penalty, but who the **** hasn't? Henry, Pele, Shevchenko, DROGBA, Maradona, have all missed penalties, they just werent unfortunate enough to have missed at the time he did. Seems to be hes just unlucky. The rest of the time, he really has not been too bad

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Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

Although things are going so bad now that I probably would welcome Breen back with open arms!!!

Even if they weren't going bad, Breen would be equal or better to all of the defense we have right now (besides maybe Finnan, probably equal to a fully fit Harte)
09/10/2006, 5:09 PM
Over the post

I reckon Killer will be moved to left back, JohnO into centre back, two from Reid, Ireland and Quinn in centre mid and Doyle in for Morrison if fit. There's not much else than can realistically be done. I don't reckon throwing lads like McShane, StLedger or Kelly into the midst of a team in crisis facing strong opposition will do them or the team any good.

The Czech game must be seen as a damage limitation exercise and a chance for some of the underperformers (i.e. everyone) to claw back some respect in the eyes of the fans.
09/10/2006, 5:13 PM
keenanboy

Team

Would be very interested to see a full EL selection taking on the Czechs. And before anyone starts I'm not a regular EL fan I'm just making a point that passion and committment go a long way in compensating for other shortfalls. I don't think an EL 11 would have even lost in Cyprus.

That aside I think it was nuts that no-one was hauled off at half time last Saturday. O'Shea, Kilbane and Clinton would have been subbed if I were in charge, but sure ah well, who am I? I mean its not like I have any experience is it....;)
09/10/2006, 5:19 PM
thegit

Henderson

Finnan McShane O'Shea Kilbane/Harte
McGeady McPhail Ireland Carsley Duff

Keane

Maybe using Quinn if Ireland isn't up to it.
S**t we're gonna be trashed, how did it get this bad Dunne really should have been aware of what he was up to in Cyprus.
09/10/2006, 9:58 PM
CollegeTillIDie

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Originally Posted by pete

Reid has played for Charlton in recent weeks. Why does Staunton not see him as fit enough for at least a place on the bench in Cyprus?

:confused:

(btw no single player would have made a difference today)

Cause he's perceived as being a fat batsard? :D
09/10/2006, 9:59 PM
CollegeTillIDie

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Originally Posted by thegit

Henderson

Finnan McShane O'Shea Kilbane/Harte
McGeady McPhail Ireland Carsley Duff

Keane

Maybe using Quinn if Ireland isn't up to it.
S**t we're gonna be trashed, how did it get this bad Dunne really should have been aware of what he was up to in Cyprus.

Dunne didn't want to be on the end of another hiding and got himself sent off deliberately :p
09/10/2006, 10:00 PM
CollegeTillIDie

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Originally Posted by Over the post

I reckon Killer will be moved to left back, JohnO into centre back, two from Reid, Ireland and Quinn in centre mid and Doyle in for Morrison if fit. There's not much else than can realistically be done. I don't reckon throwing lads like McShane, StLedger or Kelly into the midst of a team in crisis facing strong opposition will do them or the team any good.

The Czech game must be seen as a damage limitation exercise and a chance for some of the underperformers (i.e. everyone) to claw back some respect in the eyes of the fans.

Those changes given that the centrebacks will both be a foot smaller each than Jan Koller, and O'Shea knows less about defending than a pig knows about clean shirts, will see us hammered !
09/10/2006, 10:15 PM
irishfan86

Just watched the Cyprus game and am gutted.

My team, less radical than some of the ones here:

-----------------Kenny------------

Finnan-----O'Brien----O'Shea----Kilbane

McGeady---Ireland---Douglas----Duff

--------Keane------Doyle (or Lee if Doyle isn't fit)
09/10/2006, 10:27 PM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by irishfan86

Just watched the Cyprus game and am gutted.

I hope your seeding Irish fan :)
10/10/2006, 1:49 AM
irishfan86

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Originally Posted by thew0rm2345

I hope your seeding Irish fan :)

I've been seeding all day.

I'm at 2.4 ratio now.

Cheers again for capping it. Will you be doing the Czech game as well?
10/10/2006, 2:08 AM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by irishfan86

I've been seeding all day.

I'm at 2.4 ratio now.

Cheers again for capping it. Will you be doing the Czech game as well?

Sounds good :)
I hope I wont have to, as it is on Sky Sports 2, but I now see that you have already seen the request
10/10/2006, 2:45 AM
irishfan86

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Originally Posted by thew0rm2345

Sounds good :)
I hope I wont have to, as it is on Sky Sports 2, but I now see that you have already seen the request

In the event that nobody can cover it will you be able to?
10/10/2006, 2:58 AM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by irishfan86

In the event that nobody can cover it will you be able to?

Yes, hopefully the next day. Lets hope we dont have to wait for that :)
Have you thought more about Setanta Broadband?
10/10/2006, 5:02 AM
irishfan86

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Originally Posted by thew0rm2345

Yes, hopefully the next day. Lets hope we dont have to wait for that :)
Have you thought more about Setanta Broadband?

I've thought about it, but I mean the only thing I'd use it for is the international games, and for the sake of maybe 10 games a year I'm not sure it's worth it?

I'm a poor student too so I can't afford to be paying anything beyond the basics. :(

Thank you for your work though, I really appreciate it.
10/10/2006, 5:38 AM
dr_peepee

I'm more curious at this stage. It looks Doyle won't make it. Morrison is a cert for the chop. Assuming Kenny and O'Brien pass fitness tests. Kilbane and O'Shea are both gonna start in some capacity. Mark my words. I think this is the side he'll go with...

Kenny
Finnan, St. Ledger, O'Brien, O'Shea
McGeady,Douglas,Reid (A.Quinn coming on at some stage), Kilbane
Duff, Keane
10/10/2006, 8:47 AM
macdermesser

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Originally Posted by dr_peepee

I'm more curious at this stage. It looks Doyle won't make it. Morrison is a cert for the chop. Assuming Kenny and O'Brien pass fitness tests. Kilbane and O'Shea are both gonna start in some capacity. Mark my words. I think this is the side he'll go with...

Kenny
Finnan, St. Ledger, O'Brien, O'Shea
McGeady,Douglas,Reid (A.Quinn coming on at some stage), Kilbane
Duff, Keane

I think O'Brien is injured (not sure if he is faking it;)

to be honest .. its very hard to see what his team will be .. when you factor in the injuries and odd thinking that goes on in his head. Can't believe he would start two uncapped players in the middle .. but you reap what you sow not blooding players in friendlies.

Kenny
Finnan, St. Ledger, Mc Shane, O'Shea
McGeady,Quinn,Reid, Duff
Lee, Keane[/QUOTE]
10/10/2006, 8:48 AM
shakermaker1982

I'd rather have McShane and St Ledger in defence than O'Brien. I hope he's injured or dropped. Who realistically can play at LB? Excluding O'Shea and Kilbane.
10/10/2006, 8:51 AM
Dotsy

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Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

I'd rather have McShane and St Ledger in defence than O'Brien. I hope he's injured or dropped. Who realistically can play at LB? Excluding O'Shea and Kilbane.

Finnan with Kelly playing RB
10/10/2006, 9:55 AM
Closed Account 2

EDIT SEEN CARSLEY IS NOW IN THE SQUAD

Given the squad "Gaffer" has picked I would like to see:-

----------------Henderson
Finnan ----McShane----Sledge-------Kelly
McGeady--Carsley (c)----Andy Reid----Duff
---------------Doyle
------------------Alan Lee

I know Kelly is normally on the other side, but I would rather have him than John O'Shea... in fact I would rather have Ronan flippin Keating at left back than O'Shea at the moment!
10/10/2006, 11:41 AM
shakermaker1982

----------------Henderson
Finnan ----McShane----St Ledger-------Foley
McGeady--Carsley-----Quinn----Andy Reid----Duff
---------------Keane

I'd have dropped Keano if Doyle was fit. Our defence is inexperienced but cannot do worse than Cyprus. Douglas to come on after half time.
10/10/2006, 11:53 AM
cavan_fan

At this stage and assuming Kenny and Andy O'Brien are injured

I think it will be

Henderson
Kelly O'Shea McShane Finnan
McGeady Carsley Kilbane Alan O'Brien
Duff Keane

I would pick

Henderson
Finnan O'Shea McShane Kelly
McGeady Carsley Douglas Kilbane
Duff
Keane

Christ that's a weak side
10/10/2006, 12:16 PM
DeNiro

Waldorf

Mickey Moose Beaker Fozzie Bear Bert

Big Bird Animal Ernie Ms Piggy

Clinton Morrison Kermet.

Animal will give us a bit of bite in midfield. Andy O'Brien would be in there, only according to Aertel 'he rocked his ankle,' cheeky b***tard. How dare he pull out after the sh*t he displayed on saturday.
10/10/2006, 12:27 PM
Cowboy

According to RTE TV news Kilbane is left back, O Shea & Mc Shane CB and Finnan Right back. Mc Geady, Doyle, Kenny definitely out
10/10/2006, 12:31 PM
Closed Account 2

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Originally Posted by DeNiro

Waldorf

Mickey Moose Beaker Fozzie Bear Bert

Big Bird Animal Ernie Ms Piggy

Clinton Morrison Kermet.

Animal will give us a bit of bite in midfield. Andy O'Brien would be in there, only according to Aertel 'he rocked his ankle,' cheeky b***tard. How dare he pull out after the sh*t he displayed on saturday.

Gone with Andy Reid on the left ??
10/10/2006, 12:44 PM
geysir

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Originally Posted by Cowboy

According to RTE TV news Kilbane is left back, O Shea & Mc Shane CB and Finnan Right back. Mc Geady, Doyle, Kenny definitely out

I heard that the confirmed back 4 has Kelly in, not Kilbane.
10/10/2006, 12:48 PM
DeNiro

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Originally Posted by cfdh_edmundo

Gone with Andy Reid on the left ??

Yeh, wearing that pink suit doesn't seem to restrict his movement.
10/10/2006, 12:48 PM
DeNiro

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Originally Posted by geysir

I heard that the confirmed back 4 has Kelly in, not Kilbane.

Is that on RTE TV news or website news?
10/10/2006, 12:53 PM
geysir

On RTE radio news sports update 13.45

Also confirmed that McGeady is extremly doubtfull
10/10/2006, 12:55 PM
DeNiro

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Originally Posted by geysir

On RTE radio news sports update 13.45

Also confirmed that McGeady is extremly doubtfull

Are Doyle and Ireland defo out?
10/10/2006, 12:56 PM
Stuttgart88

So who's actually left? Whatever about his management skills, the man's a jinx.
10/10/2006, 1:03 PM
concanta

Jesus, I will be called up next

Team should now be

Hendersen

Kelly
O'Shea
McShane
Finnan

A Reid
A Quinn
L Carsley
J douglas
D Duff

R Keane

that is a shocking shocking team - if they won it would be the biggest upset for many a year
10/10/2006, 1:05 PM
Reality Bites

Another dark day beckons for Irish Soccer as a whole tommorow, mounting injuries, low morale, clueless tactics, bewildered fans, and Strong oppostion, I predict 3-0 to the Czechs.. God its depressing
10/10/2006, 1:06 PM
geysir

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Originally Posted by DeNiro

Are Doyle and Ireland defo out?

That's old news, was on the 11.00 am sports bulliten.
10/10/2006, 1:09 PM
DeNiro

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Originally Posted by geysir

That's old news, was on the 11.00 am sports bulliten.

Pity Staunton isn't old news!

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