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Joey O'Brien = Not Shameful. Good lad.
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Can we get thread title changed?
Joey O'Brien = Not Shameful. Good lad.
He was a fool to say what he did when he did - not least because those centre midfield positions are anyones at the moment. Fair played to him for his clarification of the situation though. He does at least show some passion for the shirt. Smart move to get back in with Brady - we've already seen what influence he has in the current set-up...
It was a stupid remark alright, but the original quotes (the ones I saw on eleven-a-saide.com anyway) were far from "I quit international football" as at least one previous poster pointed out. Our own media is becoming one of our biggest enemies IMO.
"I am not happy sitting on the bench. I would rather be playing" Becomes UPSTART DECLARES WILL NEVER PLAY FOR IRELAND AGAIN.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
it could just as easily have become "AMBITIOUS YOUNG FOOTBALLER WANTS TO GET INTO STARTING XI" but that wouldn't sell as many papers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
Cynical, me??
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Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Could not agree more, it reached a height during the Stan era and there is still signs of it ready for if Trap slips up. Stan was a disaster for us as a manager but one of our best ever players and the treatment he got from most of the media was nothing short of disgraceful.
It was very fair.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
Tabloids harassing his parents was very fair?Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Agreed.... appart from that rag of a paper The Sun making him look like Kermit the frogQuote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
O'Brien speaks:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....keeps_battlingQuote:
Indeed, he's dismissed speculation of a rift with Irish manager, Giovanni Trapattoni.
"I've had worse injuries than the one I have now and come back better so I'll do it again," says the 22-year-old utility star.
"It's upto me to get back in the team here and then put myself for the Ireland side.
Frustrated
"I said I was frustrated going away with Ireland and sitting in the stand.
"But I never ever said I would quit.
"I was walking around in an Ireland tracksuit claiming I was an Ireland player when obviously I didn't feel like I was.
"However, I still love playing for my country."
O'Brien hoping for comeback in late April: http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...939090,00.html
Anyone think a fit Joey O'Brien would be our best option at right back now behind finnan?
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Originally Posted by elroy
no, Kevin Foley is....
only just saw this: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport..._Joey_O_Brien/
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O’Brien hopes that in four months time, he can once again start training with his team-mates, just as he had at the start of this season before his latest setback.
Really worried now about Joey’s future. Hope he makes a full recovery and we get to see him playing for Ireland again.
Seems to be forever injured...
hes stephen ried mark 2
I've seen him twice with Wolves in the Premier League and both times he has quite frankly struggled.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba
What's Stephen Carr doing these days? :o
doing A decent job at birminghamQuote:
Originally Posted by Carrigaline
and has retired from international football about 5 times nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla
sure we may get him the opportunity to do it a sixth so!Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
What's the craic with Joey
Seems to have fallen off the radar
Last I heard his career was hanging in the balance. Think he has had to have another operation which will keep him out until March/April. NO guarantees it will be a success.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacky08
http://www.physioroom.com/news/engli...0b480e6179b5f6
Just says no return date
Does anyone know if there there are any updates on Joey O Briens injury situation, the lad has been out so long now that it almost seems like he has retired
On September 18th the specialist said he would be out 4-6 months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Don't think Trap will be bringing him back either way
Made his long awaited return to football when he played 45 minutes in Boltons pre-season friendly. Best of luck to the lad, he seems to have been through the mill.
I'm a bit out of the loop on Joey O'Brien, to the extent that I'd almost completely forgotten about him as a potential option for the future. I always thought he was a good prospect before injuries seemed to have their way with him. Is there a realistic chance he could be challenging for a place in the squad, or starting line-up even, for the forthcoming campaign given his relative versatility?
Article on his return here: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukp...rl0w8YStsTEZgA
He seems to feel pretty confident about the knee. Best of luck to him anyway.
Was reading in the Star today that alot of people told him that he would have to retire including the surgeon Richard Steadman so it looks like hes gonna need alot of luck. But fair play to him for sticking with and getting back this far
It would be fantastic to see Joey getting a good run of games, along with Stephen O'Halloran. Fully fit, they'd certainly be useful options for Ireland. We seem to have been cursed with injuries over the years... Richie Sadlier, Colin Healy, Steven Reid, Stephen Ireland's brain injury, etc... Would be nice to see a reversal of fortunes in this regard.
If true...yikes! That guy has put some well dodgy knees back together. :knife:Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukp...wXsmcQcinw_P6A
Back fit but looking for a loan move. He had to have part of his kneecap removed.
His contract runs out this summer. Terrible to see such a promising career destroyed by injuries.
Hopefully a change of club will bring about a change in luck...
Interesting you bring him up today, he played in a friendly against Molde yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport...o_win/?ref=rss
Thanks Joe! Hopefully like O 'Halloran he can make it back, possibly at a Championship club. Whilst not in with Trap, he has the talent to be a great right back or midfielder and would certainly add a bit of toughness and skill to our midfield.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
A bit unfair on Trap bearing in mind that Joey (I hope I can call him that) has been injured for nearly all Trap's tenure! A player I rate highly. Played on loan at Wednesday as well. Fingers crossed.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
Unfortunately Joey has a lot to do to get back into contention. I remember eirebhoy and others getting excited years back when O'Brien & Whelan were to partner each other in CM for Wednesday in a Friday night televised game.
It'd be great if he could re-establish himself, but I'll believe it when I see it. He had to have part of his kneecap removed.
Granted Owls that he has been injured for most of Trap's tenure, but in the past from O'Brien's comments he has felt frustrated by Trap's team selection and we know how stubborn Trap is in this area. This is why I wrote he is not in with Trap and having read older comments on this thread, it seems to be true!Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan