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Stan will be forced to initiate his master plan B and roll on Gary Doherty who he cleverly brought into the squad under a cloud of secrecy as a replacement for S Ireland.
Douglas will also replace Robbie Keane while Andy Reid will be replaced by Nicky Colgan in the centre of the park.
This will happen if we go one down ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
i think stan should play this at half time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_eUC...elated&search=
if we go 1-0 down we'll have to score 3. (to allow for their 90th minute equalizer that wold have brought it to 2-2.
Put paul o'shea up front. Get him to ask the Czech centre halves the question above. They'll get dizzy with confusion leaving the path clear for open goals galoreQuote:
Originally Posted by smellyfeet
if we go one down we'll loose.
Theres an idiot calling the shots so he'll probably bring on a full back.
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Originally Posted by youngirish
Close, but I'd go for plan C where he throws on Gary Doherty in a Czech republic strip and has him attack the referee.
I think the key is to keep it tight to start with, remember the Czechs will be nervous the longer the game stays level, one goal and they're fecked. I think if we're going into the last 25 mins at 1-1, 0-0, it wouldnt be the worse thing in the world.
Though remember a 0-0 draw is as bad as a defeat tonight, so there's merit in going for it from the off and have a high scoring game.
On past performance a 0-0 draw seems quite a likely result. We'd be 3points behind the Czech's. But they have a tough set of matches ahead, Germany away, home to Slovaks and away to Syprus. None of these is a guaranteed 3 points by any stretch.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
On the other hand we have Germnay at home (one point is quite likely), away to Wales (who seem demoralised at the moment, so 3 points should be possible) and Cyprus at home whcih seems to be a big change difference to Cyprus away.
There are loads of ways we coudl qualify with a draw, it's harder but not impossible.
Just to check with people: If we do end up level on points with the Czechs a 0-0 draw tonight would mean they qualify, a 2-2 draw or more would mean we qualify, a 1-1 draw would mean it would be down to goal difference in the group (and they currently are plus 14 and we are plus 4).
He'll score a deft chip like that he scored against arsenal 2 years ago;)Quote:
Originally Posted by wooman
Heart broken but the effort shown in this game cant go unnoticed. In fairness, an injury conspired to force Stan into putting Hunty on and a card happy ref conspired to take him back out. We were well worth 1-1.
If you think back over the last 20 years you wont find too many victories away to decent sides in competitive action and usually we bow out with a lack luster whine.
Cyprus was the difference in this campaign. Were two years off challenging for any campaign regardless of any manager. Harsh but true.
Cunningham being a massive tool again
"Not the time to be assessing the manager's position"
"Qualification not important"
Dense idiot
You will more than likely be pushing up the daisys :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FarmHoop
brady,giles,dunphy all agree (even though brady felt bad about saying that) staunton should go...dunphy is making some great points lads...
Dunphy is a legend!
Anyone worried that they're really agreeing with Dunphy? His points about the fans being taking for fools is spot on
Did you mean leg end?Quote:
Originally Posted by Finlay Harp
dunphy "would you let him drive the train to cork?" in reply to bill talking about stan training on the job.
I scared. I agree with Dunphy. Very Scary.
in fairness i thin k he says this because behind all the bullshi* he is a fan...he spoke passionatly there, that was nae put on. it hurts me cause i think fellas like richard dunne and shay deserve another major championship while they are playing their best stuff...FUK you delaney...and he still hasnt answered my email i sent the night of the cyprus game.
Fair play to Dunphy cause i certainly wouldnt let Staunton drive the train to cork. On a serious note though he is speaking exactly how we feel.
The man speaks the truth!
well stan has got a very exciting voice for the announcements. Reminds me of that Father Ted episode.Quote:
Originally Posted by eekers
what a rant, says how we feelQuote:
Originally Posted by Finlay Harp
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Originally Posted by Réiteoir
former ireland international employed to give comment on the ireland team in 'too close to the his old mate the manager to give impartial comment' shocker
People are forgetting thats it is not Stans fault. the root of the problem is a certain Mr Delaney of Merrion Square.
rio scores cracker for them
Fcuk it , I've to go to work. It's going to be a long night. Maybe it's just as well. Take my mind of the game.
Fooking Scotland winning 1-0 in Paris!!! We've far better players than them, but they've a good manager :mad:
Fair play to Brady for saying it was time for Stan to go, even if he's his mate and it hurts to say it
"great battlings (sic) performance"
"didn't start well"
"no time to reflect on the result"
"we're in a rebuilding process"
:shake my head:
Yeah you could see it wasnt easy for him. but its his job.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
**** off Delaney and thanks Stan but you're not good enough.
Building process. Utter nonsense!
at least hes sayin itQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
...did you hear that??? the man is officially a muppet...just be honest stan please....
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Originally Posted by biscuit
its not unfair. We get what we deserve. As a country we deserve no success as we simply do not give a sh1t about Irish football. I know this probably isnt the time or the place but Irish people need to get up off their fat lazy arses and start supporting domestic club soccer if they want international success anytime in the next 20 years. The influx of foreigners to the premiership is killing our hopes of allowing English football to develop our players. The government with our "soccer mad taoiseach" needs to invest in domestic soccer. The FAI needs to ensure this happens. The Irish people need to get up and start being real football supporters. If the domestic game thrives, the international team thrives.
Look at our players - in the past there would be no Celtic fringe (occasionally good) player like McGeady near the squad, there would be no League One player in the squad - Jack and Mick barely played Championship players ffs. We can not rely on the Premiership anymore
Stan is not the problem. He shouldnt be there but he is not the problem. Irish football is ROTTEN from the inside out. From the FAI to the barstool.
The solution? It will take years no matter what direction it goes. My suggestion - start supporting the domestic game. Not just the barstoolers - EVERYONE - the Govt., the FAI, everyone. Sure we may finish third seeds this time round but its not going to be any better next time round.
Well said.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Here HereQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
cant argue with you there mate...i think you know what i meant though -it was more how i felt!! the end of the RTE show summed it up there, list of Premier**** fixtures and then an add for the CL:rolleyes:
As I've said before little things make a big difference, we could easily have had a draw tonight even with a sending off.
Shoudl Stan go? Only if a better manager is available and that doesnt mean John Aldridge, John Sheridan, Kevin moran or anyone of that ilk. The minimum would be O'Leary. Stan is an improved manager on the beginning of the campaign. Don't sack him then see who wants the job and end up appointing Kenny Cunningham.
Is it due to a weak league. In a way yes, but there is no shortage of talent in the Irish team.
To me the significant thing was Duff's injury. I think with Duff fit we'd have got 4 points (3+1).