I think Geysir's explanation is probably the best bet (better than Trap is a nutcase, as true as that might be)...Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
As he posted, perhaps with McShane next in line for an emergency call Trap wants to get a close look at him from the start to see how he goes. Particularly since Foley isn't fit, so right back cover may be needed.
Fuppin missed my train by 2 minutes, beer garden it is for me today.
Sejad Salihovic is a doubt for them, injured in training. Also expected to start two up front: Dzeko and Ibisevic.
Predicted Bosnia lineup to face Ireland:
http://www.reprezentacija.ba/images/...astavirska.jpg
We'll see how it goes with them together. Offhand, Whelan would be my choice to play alongside Gibson, but Andrews offers more mobility and energy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
It would be craic if Trap replaced Whelan with Andrews at half time, to see which of them plays best with Gibson.
Good craic or bad craic? :)
Sure I only hope for good when it comes to the Irish team.
Such a scenario could indicate that Gibson has moved up the scale on merit as distinct from moving up because others are dropping down.
I'm sure Paul would understand me.
Anyone got an English-language stream or a Sopcast channel?
Can't remember the last time there was a kickoff at this time for an Ireland match.
For the link above, how the hell do I get the "you are missing xvideo plugin" thing to go away. It's whiting out the video stream, can hear the audio. Normally can just x it out, or just click on full screen and it goes away, not working.
Wales a few years ago?Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Sounds like a really upbeat atmosphere for a friendly for a change. Great stuff.
You should be able to find a little 'x' hidden away somewhere. They conceal them quite well. Might have been down the bottom-left.Quote:
Originally Posted by boysingreen
So anything happening? Turns out nowhere in Chiang Mai has Sky Sports, and that stream is giving a rake of dodgy "You won" pop ups (and I've already been told in one internet cafe that I can't watch streams...)
Edit - sorry, got it. Stupid fake xs.
It's getting harder to find those x's, I found it on the sound control icon, with the help of a magnifying glass.
3 hoofs in the 1st minute
Thanks a mil DannyInvincible, got fooled by the dummy x's, finally found the red ones!
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Originally Posted by boysingreen
Look carefully there should be a little x in the the top left. There is also a false x and the real one of top left of that I think.
If the Spanish are watching this, surely they're shaking in their boots lol
gibson has given the ball away about five or six times already. i thought whelan should have had a pen, looked definite to me but i guess i'm biased.
mcclean hasn't really been in the game so far.
It's the Eurovision song contest tonight, I am quite surprised there are other matches which clash with it, could cause a bit of friction in some families!!Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Jedward takes takes precedence!!
Duff needs to put that away. Nice ball into Keane from Whelan (i think) and Keane's flick to Duff was brilliant.
Twinkle toes Dunne!
This is good practise for the next 0-0 :p
We must be waiting for the finals to turn on our attacking prowess
We should be up feckin 3-0... all chances from about 7/8 yards out. Duff's saved, McGeady hit post, Walters the crossbar.
Goal! Look who's learned to cross :eek:
GOOD MAN LONG!!! Great play and ball from McGeady, nice header from Long.
LOL, my PC crashed!! It doesn't cope with the heat too well, total wipe-out.
When I rebooted they were showing the replay.
Ireland seem to play better when I am not watching!!
McGeady should be the motm.
edit. confirmed now
David Connolly would've had a hat trick today.
Thought they just said McGeady was MOTM on the PA system.
Lol Long should have scored but the keeper done well.
Unfortunately only followed this on text on extratime.ie. excellent updates by the way.
Seems like we were excellent. What sort strength team did Benson & Hedges put out?
Pretty good performance. McClean played very well in the first half but looked tired in the second. McGeady was a class act when he came on. I think Long and Walters looked more threatening than Keane and Doyle tbh. Westwood was solid, as was Ward apart from one mess-up near the end.
Overall a lot of positives!
Created a lot more chances in the second half. McGeady looks confident and in good form- find that very encouraging. We'll be pretty dependent on him helping to relieve the pressure on the back 4.
Missed the first half hour. Thought we were excellent overall.
Really pleased with McGeady, Long and Andrews.
Thought McShane played well from what I saw and it was nice to see Gibson and Andrews in the middle.
A great workout.
We don't settle into a game by stroking the ball around, instead we hoof it until we find some rhythm and see where their weaknesses are.I thought we were better with Andrews after 1/2 time.
If you put those first half Gibson wayward passes down to lack of match sharpness, he did well. McShane was competent, he's a tough fecker and sound enough as stand by back up for Kelly/Foley, though it was a bit worrying to see Kelly's wrist strapped up with about 100m of bandage.
We missed a few sitters, at least we created the gilt edge chances. We have a more than able goalkeeper deputy in Westwood.
McGeady was the bright spark, he's on the top of his game, we can't ask for more from him if he does it on the pitch for us.
I hope McGeady's on that sort of form at the Euros.
Very positive send-off. Was impressed with the directness and creativity. Didn't see the possession stat at the end (we had 51% at one point around the middle of the game) but I'd be confident we dominated overall possession, as well as efforts on goal. McGeady was taking the **** when he came on; excellent to see such confidence and eagerness to impress. Thought McClean did well but grew tired towards the end. Walters wins absolutely everything up front. I'd definitely consider him to start over Doyle. Attack-wise and on the wings, the competition in the squad is a very exciting prospect and will make for interesting times ahead. Will Gibson have done enough to push his way into the starting line-up?
The overall performance was a competent one. We could and should have won by a few more; some incredible chances missed due to the woodwork or great goalkeeping by Begovic. Should possibly have had a penalty too. The victory will do wonders for morale and should benefit our ranking as well.
ATM based on that game, I'd say the Gibson/Andrews partnership is ahead of Gibson/Whelan
I don't know if it is ahead of Andrews/Whelan, but it's not worse.
I know that some managers do not particularly like their players playing international football "But": Is there any players in the Irish squad that have not benefitted greatly from playing under the stewardship of Giovanni Trapatoni.
Hail Trapatoni !