Wasn't it Gunning's desperate attempt at clearing the ball that gifted the French their winning goal?Quote:
Originally Posted by Torn-Ado
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Wasn't it Gunning's desperate attempt at clearing the ball that gifted the French their winning goal?Quote:
Originally Posted by Torn-Ado
It was but he also scored the important goals against Greece and Portugal that got us to these finals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Superhoops
We can't qualify now after tonights 3-3 draw between Spain and France.
very disappointing result and performance. Switzerland were the better team on the day but not apatch on the French team we almost matched.
We only played in the last 10 minutes and should have equalised there. Robbie Brady had a free ehader that went over and Satelle missed a sitter right at the death. However we\d been lucky to get to half time level.
We have the best support in the torunament probably about 100 fans. Although I think all bar 3 of us are either related to or friends of the players families.
I saw the France v Spain game also last night and the football was breathtaking.
The "Boy Blunder" headline in the Irish Daily Mail was a disgrace
I wouldn't expect any less from that rag of a paper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegalcelt
I can just picture the smug look on whatever reptiles face as he came up with that headline.T***er.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegalcelt
That is a disgrace also very unfair as Gunning actually had a decent game.
The 'Irish' Daily Mail??? Do people 'Irish' people actually buy that sh*te, or is it just for British expats and Westtans? Is it just me or does anyone else think it's a bit like Der Sturmer opening up an edition in Tel Aviv. :D:rolleyes:
Ireland one-up v Spain.
Hourihane
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/und...ts/index.html#
Young Boys in Green are still giving the ball plenty of welly, no playmaker.
A lot of effort, some good play.
Lets hope the tank doesn't get emptied too early.
Doran is our next Hunt (is that's good?).
Game is live on British Eurosport.
1-1
Bummer!
Open heart surgery on the Irish defense.
We're down 2-1 now...
Lost 3-1. Ah well.
3-1 to Spain.
As Bryan Hamilton said
Spain. worked hard, had class & talent
Ireland worked hard.
FFS, thats totally out of order, considering the lad is only 16 or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donegalcelt
haha :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lopez
Overall report on the tournament??
Only saw the first game and in the first half we matched the French and got a good goal but was on the back foot big time in the second half and i thought really lacked guidance and management because they kept hoofing the ball up field when the sensible thing wouldve been to get the ball down and waste time at the end. Disappointing overall i think, but least they got there, the experience will no doubt do them good.
McCaffrey had good words about the goalie
"Ger (Hanley) is the best keeper here. He made some superb saves. I'd tip him to go on if someone takes a chance with him because of his size. I feel we will hear more about Ger because he never gets fazed."
Is he a bit small as goalkeepers are sized up at that age?
Wanted - tall, dark and strong
"Overall I thought everybody was very brave and positive on the ball, and we showed lots of composure. There is a lot of good talent there, but I think we probably need a big, strong fellow up front. I don't think there is any shame in losing to that team."
A bigger target to aim for?
The big strong fellow up front wouldn't be much use on his own and wouldn't be the first talent on my wish list for that team.
Ormsby in particular & Doran did well against Spain.
Brady had a frustrating tournament (possibly the curse of the commentators expectations), it will be interesting to see how he and some others progress.
I'll give a more detailed update later in the week.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Sadly true re Ger Hanley. As the Amercians say "You can't teach height". He does look a superb keeper so hopefully he'll grow a few inches in the coming years.