We had a decent start, have struggled a bit since, game is going at 100mph - Kilbane had a decent chance, snatched at a half volley, wideQuote:
Originally Posted by billybunter
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We had a decent start, have struggled a bit since, game is going at 100mph - Kilbane had a decent chance, snatched at a half volley, wideQuote:
Originally Posted by billybunter
thats a bit much bobbysands - I know the revs are cashing in on the 'oirish" aspect of this double header, but charging a 2 yr old full price is taking the pi$$
Maybe. It's a really open, flowing game. A bit of a mess at times but entertaining none the less. I'd say we're just shading it but they look more likely to score.
Yeah we started off the better but ECU got better and took control half way through the first half.Ireland came back into it towards the end of the half and have been the better so far in the 2nd half
Kelly is working a double shift at the back.
Good play by Ireland ends with a KK 'shot' that troubled the ballboy.
Never really rated K. Doyle, but in fairness, he's been top notch tonight
Potter very close with a lovely chip,just over the bar
Oofffff - Potter, excelletn Phillipe Albert-esque lob from 25yrds, just over
Potter is running the show out there.
Great effort from Potter. Picked the ball up near halway beat a man then tried an audacious lob, just over the bar.
These Ecuadorians are partial to bit of hacking.
Great play by Potter, tries a Ray Houghton v Italy imitation, nearly comes off.
just looked up the official policy for gillette stadium there bobbysands - you may have a case here.
"Stadium gates are open one (1) hour prior to each match and we recommend you allow yourself plenty of time to get inside the stadium. Center Circle Member gates open 15 minutes prior to the Stadium gates and requires a Center Circle ID to gain access. Everyone who seeks admission into the stadium must have a ticket (except children under 2 years old for all stand alone Revolution games) and must consent to search of their person and anything they are carrying"
Nice tackle from Bruce there to prevent ECU going through.
Long on for Doyle
Did you see him against Slovakia? A lesson on how the play the lone role.Quote:
Originally Posted by timmy mallet
Here comes Long for Doyle.
Bruce made a heroic interception but more messy defending.
speaking of ray houghton (hate to say a bad word about him) but not to happy to see him out in athens tonight, - surely would have been more appropriate for a tv slot at giants stadium.....
Long for Doyle 60 mins. Good move.
I'm glad Stan has his priorities right and hasn't forgotten that it's only a friendly.
Ah, thought he struggled that night 5yrds off the pace imo, i know he was just back from injury, tonight he was very goodQuote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
wasnt very sure about doyle, long or hunt, but after having been at home for the wales and slovakia games they have restored my faith for the next few years. Good characters to them to -hunt and long each took a few minutes to chat and take a pic with my little girl after the training session in malahide - which is worth a few points in my book. dont seem the prima donna types.
Big Jim probably got dibs on a free trip to the States. Ray had to make do with a one night stand in Athens.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by billybunter
He was brilliant against Slovakia!
Potter seems to be much more at home in the centre, rather than on the right of midfield like when I saw him playing for Wolves.
Back 4 much better now.
Bennet with 2 bonecrunchers.
Bennett nearly on the scoresheet, header from a Hunt corner forces the save.
Bennet header from a corner - good save
Bennett close with a header from corner but ECU keeper down well.
Stokes and Gamble getting ready to come on
Here comes Gamble, dunno if the Ecuadorians are aware of his particular style of football molestation.
Joe Gamble to come on soon
The Cork nation wakes up.
strange irish - dont mean to be smart - but are you the referee? (how the fook did you get those pics? - top class!!!
Great last ditch challenge from O Halloran
Keogh off for Gamble
Hunt off for Stokes
is it not " O'Carroll " not that strange pronunciation that yer man is saying?
hows the atmosphere? many paddies?
Yahoo sports/soccer/ gallery. Surprised they were even on there.Quote:
Originally Posted by billybunter
Doesnt look much of a atmosphere.Irish out numbered about 3 -1
Super pass by KIlbane to send Long in but couldnt get the shot off
O Halloran off for O Cearouil (if thats how you spell it)
Kavieadas = Che Guevara, u havin that lads..?
I knew he reminded me of someone.....
last question, i promise. based on tonights evidence, who looks most likely to replace who in our first choice 11 ?