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I read that article as well but, as usual, there is no actual evidence that Kenny is being considered for a recall. The only thing in his favour is the amount of time Tardelli has spent at QPR games (I believe he lives in Shepherds Bush).Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
It looks like a made up story and yet Kenny is playing well for the top championship side so he really should be called up. That article is suggesting he will start against Macedonia. Probably complete ****** but who knows waht Trap and Tardelli are thinking after Given's injury.
If Kenny was drafted straight into the team, it would be a kick in the proverbials to Westwood. Trap's not exactly renowned for diplomacy, but it still would be a silly move to supplant our established number two (and probably future number one).
There was a similar article in the Herald a couple days back saying David Forde is certain to be called up. I think it's just a case of Given being injured and journos sniffing a story in calling up the first Irish goalkeeper on their rolodex.
should be in the squad, 17 clean sheets is outstanding
Yet another clean sheet for Paddy today. Will be a joke if he gets overlooked for the next Irish squad.
PS. Westwood went off at half time today. Don't know if he's injured.
The question should be is Kenny Ireland's best available keeper. On current club form the answer has to be yes so then why is he not favourite to start against Macedonia?. Westwood is not a fixture of the team so playing Kenny is no bigger gamble. The fact we are wondering whether he will even be in the next squad is bizarre. We'll soon find out.
One of the Guardian lads tweeted that he made an unbelievable save today.
Just saw it on East Midlands News and he got back across his goal to tip over a Yakubu lob in a very sprightly fashion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
With news breaking this morning that Westwood is very likely to miss the Macedonia game, then it has to be Kenny for the big game. The same article was reporting Colin Doyle and David Forde as candidates for the number one shirt, but with the greatest of respect to those lads (one of whom should be understudy on the night), it just has to be Kenny or Trap can pack his bags and go.
Bit of a disaster if Westwood's out. If it proves the case, then it has to be Kenny, for big time experience alone. Wouldn't trust Murphy (who could be out as well) and would as serious risk to start Forde, Doyle or Randolph. That's all assuming Kenny would come back...
Millwall vs QPR tomorrow night too - might go along and see who comes out on top in the battle of the keepers...
So do we still think Westwood should have played against Wales? :p
Kenny has to be called up if Westwood is out. Why wouldn't we consider one of the best gk in the Championship?
Shoulder injury according to The Examiner, hip problem says The Independent.
Kenny would seem to be a bit of a no-brainer wouldn't he? (Shhhh)
We could do without a goalkeeping crisis at this stage. It'd be a disaster for Westwood too when opportunity was firmly knocking.
The more serious point, is will he help us out?
Given how he was treated before, even allowing for Shay's brilliance, who could blame Paddy for blanking us.
Seriously, hope he doesn't.
And even Doyle should be good enough v.Macedonia but seeing how Trap's mind works, who knows what line-up or tactics we'll see.
read somewhere that was supposed to come on at half time, but he tweaked something in the pre-game warm up and didn't want to risk itQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Was he that badly treated? Henderson took over straight after the Cyprus debacle but didn't Kenny have all kinds of personal issues to deal with as well as a season-long drugs ban imposed since then? It's a new management set up now so there's no reason not to have a fresh start.
I still reckon Joe Murphy is most likely. Randolph has been playing well apparently. It's getting a bit scary though.
Yeah, he tweaked something and had to sit the game out.
Why wouldn't he? He's only been back from his supension for about 9 months, so he's hardly been shunned.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
He's not been in the squad since though?
Have The FAI/Trap even asked him? Or are they just assuming....
Why would he be called up? All of the goalkeepers ahead of him in the queue have been performing well. He has been playing well but not so blindingly well that it warrants dropping Westwood or one of the Murphys.
eh ye he kinda has...only thing is hes old so hes only a short term solution
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has to be starting if westwood is out
We're all assuming Westwood is out, so it wouldn't be dropping Westwood would it? Two of the Murphys? Joe has never played top level before and Brian is on the bench at Ipswich. So you would feel comfortable putting one of those lads in ahead of the Championship's best stopper?
Kenny returns to Leeds for pre-season training: http://balls.ie/football/paddy-kenny...gh-pre-season/
Call him up, Martin!
Seems a fair reason to sack him, although his salary or lack of conditioning might be nearer the truth!
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30403954.html
That new Italian owner of theirs is a complete idiot...
Assuming he gets a decent new club, should Kenny be reconsidered for national service? I'd say yes, as a squad member but not as first choice.
He looks to be in terrible physical shape at the minute. I know he's a goalie, but he's taking the **** in that vine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
He leaves less of the goal to aim at, and can wobble a roll of fat to block a shot quicker than a svelte keeper can dive. Where's the problem?
Seriously, though, if he got in shape, I'd consider him as a useful squad member in the medium term.
I didn't realise he wasn't in good nick, but when fit I'd prefer him over Randolph all day long. Even when not fit actually.
I don't have really strong feelings on Randolph either way, but you must really not fancy him if you'd rather have an overweight, unprofessional 36-year-old with a dodgy temperament and an unwillingness to sit on an international bench.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I really don't fancy Randolph. I think he has an error in him in every game.
Paddy has had some strange stuff happen to him over the years, strange enough that getting sacked because you were born on the wrong day is not outstandingly weird, considering.
And they are calling a former irish keeper.
Why don't they call him English, yorkshire pudding or something? We returned him years ago.
Will be great to see ifjoe murphy can push into squad after his move to huddersfield. I think he has been a very fine keeper
Linked with a short term contract with Bolton this morning.
He'll be kept busy there !
Short interview in today's Examiner with Kenny: https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/...-40085780.html
His autobiography is out now
Former Sheffield Utd and Leeds Utd keeper Kenny (45) takes a first step into management, with Nathan Halliwell, at ninth tier Goole AFC. Kenny spent his early playing days in non-league football until Neil Warnock found him.
Former Sheffield United and Leeds United man Paddy Kenny takes first managerial job with non-league side (thestar.co.uk)