He's definitely eligible through his grandmother.
He's definitely eligible through his grandmother.
well according to wiki (which is hardly the most reliable source out there Iknow) he has played for Ireland at schoolboy level and reportedly said in 2011 that he has always wanted to play for Ireland, mind you has played U21 for Scotland too which seems to contradict that. Will be interesting to see how he gets on like as we seem to be short of options in defence especially so if Dunne calls it a day!Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
He's a decent defender Alex Pearce i think his is full name. Reading have a good scouting system in Ireland in fairest.
I know of around 25 people going, so reckon there should be at least 50 there...Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
He was born in England though.Quote:
Originally Posted by swinfordfc
Well, they do have 3 main problems there; social, economic and Jew, according to a documentary I once saw.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Meaning a sh*t Borat movie?
I thought it was very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
I'm going! And another london based lad.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Neil Warnock has told the Daily Mirror Paul Green's injury is "worse than we thought" and Leeds will be without the ex Derby and Doncaster man for several weeks. Green pulled up with a knee injury late on in the first half during Saturday's win over Wolves and faces an early spell on the sidelines. Green missed seven months whilst at Derby with cruciate ligament damage and now seems set to spend a spell on the sidelines at his new club!
http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/footbal...an_we_thought_
I would be amazed if Robbie K isn't picked for this game to start. He scored vital goals in the last campaign and I see no reason to write his obituary following on Poland. Otherwise we should start with a new XI. I reckon he'll start with Walters and score.
The midfield will be Whelan and McCarthy and the defence will be McGeady, Kelly, O'Shea, O'Dea, Ward and Duff.
So other than McCarthy, I don't see any change really and why should he as that system has worked away in the qualifiers?
At home to Germany is another matter but we'll leave that to a later day.
When I read this post I thought the squad would be out today, but 10 days before is actually the 28th August. Silly me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
Well there's bound to be some Pats fans travelling anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by JGKyne
Interesting perspective from Lee Carsley ahead of our first group games - doesn't tally with the general opinion around here. Apologies if it was already posted.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...322258863.html
Suggestion in the Irish Sun that Robbie Keane will definitely be in the squad but that Duff has not committed himself yet. Sean St.Ledger has also said he'll be fit for Astana.
I understand Duff has publicly re-committed himself to international football at least twice since the beginning of July.
Duff doesnt need to commit himself. Surely its the status quo unless he 'uncommits' himself which he hasnt done as yet nor is he likely to based on the public statements to date.
Can a fan de-committ? I might have mulled over that option :)
Those Sun journalists have amazing powers of telepathy or do they just make shít up? That's a difficult question.
If true, good news about St. Ledger
'Defender St Ledger revealed on Twitter that he is back training three weeks ahead of schedule after a knee problem.'
Squad for Kazakhstan:
Westwood, Forde, Randolph;
Wilson, O'Shea, St Ledger, O'Dea, Ward, Kelly, McShane;
Gibson, McCarthy, Coleman, O'Brien, McGeady, Keogh, McClean;
Keane, Doyle, Long, Cox, Walters.
Duff left out due to international retirement. St. Ledger makes the squad, as does Wilson, but no Whelan? :/
squad announced on twitter: https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status...05684459507712
and https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status...05816131309568Quote:
Squad v Kazakhstan: Westwood, Forde, Randolph, Wilson, O'Shea, St Ledger, O'Dea, Ward, Kelly, Contd...
Only 22 in the squad.Quote:
McShane, Gibson, McCarthy, Coleman, O'Brien, McGeady, Keogh, McClean, Keane, Doyle, Long, Cox, Walters #COYBIG #IRLKAZ