I was gonna say we could do with Macedonia scoring to liven up the second half, but I thought I
would not tempt fate.
I was gonna say we could do with Macedonia scoring to liven up the second half, but I thought I
would not tempt fate.
Was hoping for a comfortable first half lead, so that McCarthy could be brought on midway in the second.
******. Coasting and then a very sloppy goal. We have to start the second half the same way as the first. Keep testing their keeper. We have to try get a third goal and not try see out the game at 2-1.
Duff has been brilliant and Foley has been very comfortable. Such a pity they seemed to drop the tempo and started gifting them easy possession in our half. Hopefully the goal will see them lift it at the start of the second half and add another couple to make it comfortable.
i thought Foley looked a little apprehensive going forward. Afraid to play a forward pass almost. (i did miss about 10 minutes of the half though)
Only ourselves to blame. They think they're being really smart & Italian playing 4 across the middle and just standing off them. We hadn't strung 3 passes together in the 7 minutes before their goal. Only upside is that they scored on 45 and not 80 minutes as I'm not sure we'd have the composure not to concede a second if they scored late. At least now we can regroup and stop playing like it's an effing friendly. Our central mid has been really disappointing. No punch about them and they're not getting on the ball often enough.
What was to be expected in midfield though? Both Gibson and Whelan need a more senior partner to bring out the best in them. Particularly Gibson.
EDIT: Disgraceful high leg by . . . *can't spell name*
Shoulda been red, no doubt.
Thats a red
Ouch!
revenge for McAteer...?
This guy has been watching videos of McAteer
some tackle gibson. impressed
Best tackle of gibson's career
And first ;)
Impressed with Westwood so far.
Dangerous with it at 2:1
They could score any moment, will we press on or try and defend the lead awaiting the inevitable late equaliser?
equaliser is coming... i can sense it.
Dunne looks knackered. It might be time to bring on Clark or Wilson. Having said that he jsut saved us with that interception.
Dodgy lead we need the third....Shane Long is very strong in the air for a small guy....Gibson and Whelan very poor in the middle
Now he shows why he doesn't often tackleQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
With Dunne now suspended for next match someone needs to step up against Uruguay.