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27/05/2016, 9:46 AM
DeLorean

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

I think players can make a greater impact in as little changes in positional departments Delores.

Despite the broken English, I think I know what you're saying. :)
27/05/2016, 9:48 AM
DeLorean

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

For example if Arter was going to play in midfield like you suggest then you would want either McCarthy or Whelan beside.

Where else would he play, further forward?
27/05/2016, 9:49 AM
Stuttgart88

I agree, I think. It's best to try out a new player with the core of regular players, those he'd be most likely to play with when it counts..
27/05/2016, 10:09 AM
DeLorean

Ideally, yes. The problems are that Arter isn't the only one auditioning, and we've injuries and fellas in need of game time.
27/05/2016, 10:16 AM
paul_oshea

Does anyone think Keane will come on with 10 mins or maybe even 20 mins to go tonight?
27/05/2016, 1:03 PM
backstothewall

I'd not be taking many chances tonight

----------- Given ---------
Christie Duffy Clark Ward
---------- Whelan ---------
----- Arter - Hendrick ----
--------- McClean ---------
---- Murphy - Keane -----
27/05/2016, 1:34 PM
paul_oshea

Get McClean out of that 10 role or top of the diamond, he is not that type of player regardless of a half decent showing the last day in there.
27/05/2016, 1:36 PM
DeLorean

I think Clark has more or less been ruled out also and it's been confirmed that O'Shea will start.
27/05/2016, 2:26 PM
TrapAPony

Quote:

Originally Posted by backstothewall

I'd not be taking many chances tonight

----------- Given ---------
Christie Duffy Clark Ward
---------- Whelan ---------
----- Arter - Hendrick ----
--------- McClean ---------
---- Murphy - Keane -----

I'd be of the opinion of playing most of our best team tonight and not take any chances against Belarus.

----------- Randolph ---------

Coleman Keogh O'Shea Ward

-------Whelan----- Arter--------

Walters --------------------Brady

--------------Hoolahan

----------------------- Long
27/05/2016, 2:45 PM
nigel-harps1954

I'd start Rogers.
27/05/2016, 2:54 PM
Fixer82

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I'd start Rogers.

Roger that!
27/05/2016, 3:05 PM
tetsujin1979

https://cdn.meme.am/instances/49578345.jpg
27/05/2016, 5:25 PM
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Randolph,
Coleman, O'Shea, Duffy, Brady,
Arter, Whelan, Quinn,
Walters, McGoldrick, Long

http://i.imgur.com/6p7Wexh.jpg

Given (GK), Rogers (GK),
Christie, Keogh, Ward,
McGeady, Hoolahan, Hendrick, Gibson, O'Kane, McClean, O'Dowda,
Keane, Murphy.
27/05/2016, 5:37 PM
paul_oshea

What channel lads?its not on sky sports.can I watch rte player on Ireland on my phone?

Ryanair overselling flights the bastids.
27/05/2016, 5:39 PM
Closed Account

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

What channel lads?its not on sky sports.can I watch rte player on Ireland on my phone?

Ryanair overselling flights the bastids.

Not on Rte. Setanta/Premier sports. Have you an android? Try mobdro app
27/05/2016, 5:53 PM
paul_oshea

Cheers joe.ill download it.the battery dying now too and the portable charger lent to someone.

Stutts better be giving proper insight tonight.
27/05/2016, 6:00 PM
SkStu

I smell goals.
27/05/2016, 6:03 PM
Closed Account

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Cheers joe.ill download it.the battery dying now too and the portable charger lent to someone.

Stutts better be giving proper insight tonight.

No need to watch it anyway.
27/05/2016, 6:05 PM
DeLorean

Another great chance for Duffy, he must be sniffing a starting place now as opposed to being happy to make the plane.
27/05/2016, 6:27 PM
SkStu

stuck at work today so if anyone could throw up a firewall friendly link at some stage, that would be muchly appreciated.
27/05/2016, 6:28 PM
DannyInvincible

Just reading this piece and was thinking; is there anything to be taken from O'Neill's comments on Shay?: http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakin...ce-737236.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish Examiner

O'Neill said: "Shay, when he looks back on his career, I'm sure he will be absolutely delighted with it. He's a very fine player.

"But like everything else, time doesn't stand still for people. You do get older in this life, as I've found out. I would imagine this would be his final time, but he's been excellent around about the place, for a start.

"I'm not saying that is everything - in fact, it's not, you still have to have ability. I could get my daughters to be very good around about the place, but they might not make it."

Is the highlighted bit a give-away? If O'Neill is already thinking these Euros will be Shay's "final time", he must have it in his head that he'll be in the final squad?

The third spot would be a toss-up between Forde and Westwood then?

Or Rogers, if Nigel has his way! :)
27/05/2016, 6:29 PM
paul_oshea

Work?you surprise me all the time skstu.

I have a sellotanta subscription too but it doesn't appear ljke I can watch it online
27/05/2016, 6:30 PM
paul_oshea

I read that too DI and thought the same.then thought I was over reading into things.oneill is extremely measured in his responses he wouldn't give away anything unintentionally
27/05/2016, 6:35 PM
SkStu

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Work?you surprise me all the time skstu.

these chips wont serve themselves Paul.
27/05/2016, 6:43 PM
Closed Account

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkStu

stuck at work today so if anyone could throw up a firewall friendly link at some stage, that would be muchly appreciated.

http://mamahd.com/setanta-live-stream-1.html is usually pretty pretty pretty good.
27/05/2016, 6:46 PM
SkStu

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

http://mamahd.com/setanta-live-stream-1.html is usually pretty pretty pretty good.

you sure?
http://i.imgur.com/Idtko.jpg
27/05/2016, 6:49 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

There's no relation between the O'Dowda call-up and Grealish for me. Calling up O'Dowda is a continuation of calling up the best U21 players - Byrne and Browne - to see how they acquit themselves without the pressure of being in the actual squad.

Byrne and Browne didn't make the bench for the Switzerland and Slovakia games.

O'Dowda is on the bench tonight.

So it looks a bit indulgent to me.
27/05/2016, 6:52 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

That pass by McGoldrick what people are referring to when they say how composed he is on ball? :P
27/05/2016, 6:52 PM
Closed Account

http://i.imgur.com/ByFNE8T.png

Coleman, Arter and McGoldrick has started well. Brady is dodgy so far. (nailed on first goalscorer now)
27/05/2016, 6:58 PM
Closed Account

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Byrne and Browne didn't make the bench for the Switzerland and Slovakia games.

O'Dowda is on the bench tonight.

So it looks a bit indulgent to me.

He must have impressed, fair play to him.
27/05/2016, 7:01 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

Haven't been impressed with McGoldrick or Quinn. Haven't noticed Arter. Duffy playing well. You get the impression that every opposition manager tells his players to target Brady's side.

If you are comparing Doyle's first twenty minutes v Switzerland with McGoldrick's first twenty minutes I know what I'd prefer.
27/05/2016, 7:04 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

Good play by Arter there.
27/05/2016, 7:06 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

There is no need to be making tackles like that in a friendly.
27/05/2016, 7:13 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

Stephen Quinn is like Paul Scholes with these reckless lunges.

McGoldrick growing into the game.
27/05/2016, 7:16 PM
Closed Account

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Haven't been impressed with McGoldrick or Quinn.

Aye, after that poor pass on 5 minutes, his confidence seemed to escape him.

Played a huge part in that goal though. Great header from O'Shea. More goals like that Shane Long please.
27/05/2016, 7:18 PM
tricky_colour

1-0 Long

Amond would have a couple by now.
27/05/2016, 7:22 PM
tricky_colour

Seems we have mastered the possession game just as it is going out of fashion. ;)
27/05/2016, 7:24 PM
Closed Account

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4805jo

https://twitter.com/SetantaSports/st...76345173463040
27/05/2016, 7:26 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

Whelan playing well. Oddly enough.

We have seen riskier aspects of Arter and Quinn's game tonight.
27/05/2016, 7:30 PM
TheOneWhoKnocks

Walters slowness in reacting to that give and go by Long perhaps sums up his half.

McGoldrick having a decent enough game now after a dodgy start.

Long creating havoc for defenders as always.

Arter has had a couple good give and goes. Whelan Mr. Mop soaking things up. Quinn is just trying to do too much and it's not coming off.

Duffy & O'Shea rock solid at the back.

Edit: awful cross by Walters.

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