football is a place where people express their thoughts about any issue because the exposure is huge. Im more offended by the way we played yesterday,,,,, than all the politics surrounding the game. I understand that football/soccer and politics are cousins
I've moved the meta-discussion of moderation to rubbish.
A level-headed discussion of the kneeling and all that is fine. I'd suggest it'd be better in its own thread, but knock yourselves out.
The more I think about it, Kenny's eagerness and self belief to take the job at this point in time could be his greatest undoing. Had he stuck with the 21s, qualified them and had a good tournament hed have tournament experienced players, then more than ever ready to step up to senior men's football, he'd have been lauded for qualifying them and getting them to play well whilst doing so. Had they performed well at the tournament it was a complete win win for him.
But his over eagerness to get the top job at the wrong time could see him going the way of kerr
I think that sums up quite nicely where we are. I don't disagree with you on Bazunu in for Kelleher - like you, I've not really seen either play - but the impact it would make on the overall squad is surely negligible. That's not to say it's the wrong thing to do; just that the weaknesses we have at this stage are so large that they're really not easy to overcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
the problem with Kelleher is he looks like a delivery boy or a library student too fair looking for a goalie, needs a scar or a tatoo on the neck or something....Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Once a grizzled seasoned limpy football coach told me about the best keepers" the goalkeepers the uglier and crazier the better" they are more respected by strikers
Bazunu has been mixed so far for Rochdale. Some good saves, some soft goals. More of the former to be fair. I like Bohs’ Talbot myself. In all seriousness, I’d be happy with Alan Mannus if he was eligible.
I think there’s going to be a few more tough games / months ahead before we turn a corner. Hopefully the next 2 games go well but with the withdrawals I think it’ll be tough.
I don't think it is negligible. If we are persistent in playing out from the back then a goal keeper who is better with ball at his feet is vital, Randolph gives me heart attacks. So I think there's something to be gained by having a look at another keeper nowQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Two words: Manuel NeuerQuote:
Originally Posted by Bielsa´s irish
Well there'll be balances in there in that Randolph doesn't seem to have as many howlers in him as Bazunu does. He'll iron those out of course, but for the moment I don't think it would change a huge amount about our strength. No problems looking at various options alright - in a way it's a pity that Kenny was thrown straight into avoiding relegation in the Nations League and couldn't really do what Mick did and dump in a load of players into a few friendlies to see who would sink and who would swim.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Dont make cry about it. He looks crazy!! was a blatant penalty vs Higuaín he walked all over him like a monster truck.Quote:
Originally Posted by elatedscum
The current situation reminds me of about 1996, when we had some really talented young players comig into the team and good underage teams.
The big difference is that back then we had some top class players. We don't have that now. We need this bunch to come through and there will be ups and downs with young lads in terms of form.
For what it's worth, Bazunu is going to be top class imo. He has the skillset to make a difference in the medium to long term.
Kenny has to play Jack Byrne in these two games. Time to build him into this team.
I watched a video about S.K who looked like an italian mobster with that suit and tie, he was asked about the game on rte and he answer about Duffy, He needs to make a phone call to MON he knows how to handle the Q and A
Fair points but we have to start trying different things. A different goalkeeper and a better ball player at the back than Duffy would be worth a look at I think with this system we are playing. Duffy put us under so much pressure at times yesterday with his distributionQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Being the ireland football manager is the biggest job in Ireland after the president and the prime minister. Huge pressure now on him
Yeah, and in general I agree with you alright. It's just indicative of where we're at that there seems so much more to fix. Remember we're still only conceding a goal a game under Kenny. That's quite solidQuote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
O'Shea in for Duffy maybe? If Egan is back for Sunday.
Yeah O'Shea for Duffy would be worth looking at. If we can get the ball into midfield with better passing it would help us getting the ball into attacking areas quicker so I think it addresses some of problems if the distribution from the back improvesQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
I dont understand the stick on Duffy,,,, I wouldnt start him before K. Long but he had improved, then he played really well in Bratislava he won me over,,
What puzzles me about S.K is ....he calls Lenihan, not again. Derrick the same, Shane Long faked an injury and was covererd by the saints because overlooked. He called Cullen, not anymore, etc
Danny Rogers is playing regularly for Kilmarnock, likewise Sean McDermott for Kristiansund. Not saying either of them are better than Kelleher or Travers, but they pass the "getting game time" requirement
Sorry guys to ask you, What did Liam Brady say about the 0-3? Liam always speaks his mind he is very thoughtful,, plus he is my childhood hero alongside Maradona
That's two names.Quote:
Originally Posted by elatedscum