He'd pulled out before that... a 'knock' he'd picked up. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by wallis
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He'd pulled out before that... a 'knock' he'd picked up. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by wallis
Looks like Southampton are in now aswell:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ty/4170630.stm
Which would be the best move for Clinton??
I think Palace would be the best, they have an ambitious chairman & manager, they also held on to their main players. Southampton next as they still have the potential to come back up (but they did sell a lot of players). I think Norwick will struggle to come back up.
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Originally Posted by thejollyrodger
I think Palace is the best bet then followed by Norwich and then Southampton.
I think Wigan will be involved there somewhere.... Seems like CLinton is waiting for a premiership club.
Hmmm, Wigan, my brother lives not too far from there! ;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dr_peepee
well if wigan are intrested it would obviously be the best move, they really look like they are going to stay up this season in the EPL unlike the likes of Sunderland. There is another few weeks left so maybe they are intrested. But would be get first team football there ? he isnt really a great striker
This is pure speculation on my part but the longer it goes without Clinton committing to one of the Championshiip bigwigs the better as far as I'm concerned. There is a serious dearth of strikers available in the premiership at the minute and a large number of clubs are looking to strengthen that area.
Wigan, Portsmouth, West Ham & Charlton are the obvious ones but Blackburn have injury problems up front. Plus with Newcastle and Everton it may be a case of beggars not being choosers (very long shots i know). Point being that I think he may get a premiership move.
Jesus, 2005. Nice bump!
cracking opener from Clinton there, standing just inside the penalty area, shot over his shoulder to the far corner of the goal.
second goal was a nice glancing header in a crowded penalty area
Clint's having an absolute stormer. 2 cracking goals and a goalline clearance so far. Streets ahead of Best in this game, I really think he deserves a recall...
some fantastic saves from Westwood as well
From the Guardian report it sounds like Westwood got an assist for Morrison's first goal. Good start to the season for him anyway.
Saw Clinton's 2 goals on the RTE SixOne news - two absolute crackers! I'd say we haven't seen the last of him if he can keep it up
you know i can't genuinely understand why best is getting called up ahead of clint. Considering best id the folan replacement, yet clint is of the same build as folan, and is a more proven goalscorer than best. Is it just best's physicallity?
2 great goals. Always liked how he played for us, was better then Robbie under Kerr.
Deserves a place but doesn't seem to be on the radar with Trap and co at all....
There is usually a big clamour for a player to be called in to the Ireland squad as soon as he has one good game but I actually do think in this case there is merit in it. He has scored some pretty important goals for us in the past and I still think he is better than Best, Keogh, Noel Hunt,Folan and possibly Long at the moment although I think Long has excellent potential.The 2 goals Morrison got today were brilliant and hopefully he will keep that sort of form going and force his way back
Always been a big fan of Clint, gave 100% every time. Remember his goal away to the Swiss particularly well, was a great header.
The first goal in particular was something to see. The second one was a great header.
I always thought Morrison was unlucky to be lefty out of our squad. He does seem to score in bursts though as far as club football is concernedQuote:
Originally Posted by elroy
Cracking goals against "Roy Keane's" Ipswich (no end to the hype around Mr. Ego!)
I thought there was quite an element of luck though on the first one even if it looked smashing, the second one though was placed brilliantly
I wonder if Trap will even be aware of Clinton??"! because he looked very, very sharp. (not that one swallow should make a summer in South Africa)
ps. Dan Parry "lefty" :)
Clinton can still play his way into contention. If he keeps banging them away then I'm sure the Trap will consider him for inclusion.
who is Dan Parry?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scram
I think he's related to ScrumQuote:
Originally Posted by Den Perry
Is he from the Banana Grove???Quote:
Originally Posted by Den Perry
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Originally Posted by dr_peepee
Den Perry is from the Banana Grove. However Scram referred to "Dan Parry, lefty"....
Maybe he meant Den Perry - however the "lefty" is lost on me as my politics would not be leaning in that direction.......
D'oh!!! I guess one good typo deserves another...Quote:
Originally Posted by Den Perry
but, as you ask Dan Parry is actually a previous colleague,....he married a Japanese girl, very cute, not Dan, his bird...er..his wife, Mrs. Parry, formerly Ms. Fukuda...so he wasn't a lefty or "lefty out"...I kid you not.
Tony O'Donoghue: "So, has Clinton Morrison forced his way into the manager's thoughts with his two goals yesterday"
Liam Brady: "Not really, no...... I suppose it can't do him any harm if he can keep doing that"
A half-hearted nod towards Clinton from Chippy on RTE Radio this evening. He was never a big fan when he was on the RTE panel so don't hold your breath.
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Originally Posted by EastTerracer
That's a really disappointing comment from Brady, but one that reinforces the impression that our selection policy is not informed by any rational assesment of form or experience. Best, Folan, N.Hunt are not exactly world beaters. Morrison may not have fulfilled his potential as a player or always demonstrated consistency, but he has undoubted ability and has given several outstanding performances for Ireland in crucial games. Brady's remark must be a sickener for someone who is passionate about playing for Ireland.
How long did it take Brady, Trap abd tardelli to look at St Ledger, only to realise that he was far better than Bruce and McShane? I suspect that if Clint had been picked for Australia he would have been conspicuously more effective than Best or Folan have been.
I think Folan and best genuinely offer something different than Clint though.
In terms of "type" of player, I'd compare Morrison to Doyle. Both are hard working players who run the channels, and are capable of scoring all sorts of goals, despite the fact that they are not traditional "target men."
Folan gives us a genuine physical option that can really shake back-lines up. He can hold the ball up with ease, and is a great outlet.
Best is a different option again, in that he's a true battering ram that can literally throw defenders aside as he drives through with the ball.
Morrison's biggest problem for me is that he is too similar to Doyle. Most managers like to have different types of strikers, and unless Doyle isn't available, or the manager wants a "like for like" type option on the bench, then I don't think Morrison will have a role to play for us (huge fan though from his big goals during the Kerr days).
Ive already said Id like to see Morrison back but you do make some good points thereQuote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Thats 3 goals in 2 today...one for best aswell.
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Originally Posted by Scram
The despicable Keane’s latest comments proving the man is nothing but a thug. Referring to Clinton Morrison’s brilliantly headed goal against the underperforming Tractor Boys, the Cork tramp says that somebody should have taken Morrison’s head clean off.
Any other “manager” would be castigated for this and punished rightfully by the FA but Keane will probably escape.
This could be a tough season for Keano, a good few teams in the Championship alot better than Ipswich.
As for Bling Bling, another goal and surely has to be considered if he keeps this run going. I wouldnt say hes proven at international level but he has done well for us and at least deserves consideration if the likes of Folan/Best/Hunt and Long are in the mix.
while i totally agree (though i think Clinton has proven his international worth to us), it just aint going to happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
One of the most perplexing traits of Trappatoni's reign is his reluctance to step outside the pool of players he selected for his initial training camp. I dont think we have ever picked our strongest available squad under Trappatoni.
Clinton was on talksport this morning saying how much he would love to be back in the squad and that he cant understand how is always overlooked.
Maybe he should read Irishfan86's post above so.
I saw him live the week before last, but as IF86 says, he does exactly what Doyle does. Folan & Best offer something different.
Certainly a better option than Shane Long though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Long is cover for the Robbie Keane role, I'd have Noel Hunt ahead of Long for that role though fwiwQuote:
Originally Posted by youngirish