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That was a great pass but in general he hasn't offered much as an Ireland player, a couple of exceptional goals aside. If he gets fit and gets back to his best form, I'd have no problem seeing him in an Ireland shirt, but I really don't think he has the attributes or the desire.
He IS fit AND in good form though, Charlie. Just watch the Football League Show some Saturday.
He has almost 30 caps, and I don't ever remember him having a stinker. We're not exactly blessed with much quality at the moment and this is not a "call up Reid, he is the answer to our prayers" post. Just that he's worth a place in the squad and if we were behind in some game would be a great asset to have on the bench, at least.
I watch it regularly! I didn't see it yesterday, mind. He is playing below his own skill level. He's never really pushed himself and he's not particularly athletic. I just don't see the appeal.
I've always loved the guy, I think he's our best creative midfielder since John Sheridan, but he doesn't fit the system and Trap will never call him up because of the guitar incident. He had Paul Green in the squad ffs! Tells you all you need to know about Reid's chances. The last time he was in the Premiership Sunderland had to play him on the left side of midfield due to his lack of mobility in the centre.
And that's exactly it. He's too immobile for International Football the way we play at the moment. Not suitable to play on the wing, and I don't think Andy Reid is worth changing the system at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
However, I've had a soft spot for Reid, so I'd love to be proven wrong in a few months with a slim Reid bossing the midfield for a La Liga team and Ireland. But I'll keep waiting.
His weight seems to fluctuate rather wildly, which is indicative of a self-discipline problem. Is it often a case of him often getting fit for a new season and then letting it go again? For a professional footballer to allow that to happen so readily, I just can't fathom it...
Some photos I could find of him in the current Forest jersey:
http://d.yimg.com/i//ng/sp/empics/20...ity-ground.jpg
http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/A...ncMPV_1UFl.jpg
http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/A...cOM4Yul7kl.jpg
To be fair to him, he does appear to be in better shape than he has been in recent past.
Is that a Che Guevara tattoo? Or the Spanish Jesus fresco?
Trap don't want no god damn communist in his midfield.
http://d.yimg.com/i//ng/sp/empics/20...ity-ground.jpg
Great that Andy appears to have a different kind of pye on his shirt these days.
I think it's Wolfie Smith.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
I can confirm he has been very good for Forest this season.
This time last year his fitness was a joke and he could not play more than one half of football at a good level. For whatever reason, his fitness improved to a passable level after Christmas and Reid played a major role in keeping us up. I think he set up six out of seven of our goals at one point in January and February.
This new season has brought a completely new Reid. He is lean, professional and he has... wait for it... pace.
Saturday was like entering a parallel universe as Reid closed down Charlton players when Forest were without the ball and sprinted away from them when he had it. His technique is still good, he'll never lose that.
Would I call him up if I was Trap? Maybe, he probably deserved a look.
Trap was ignoring him while he was one of the standout players in the EPL 4 years, would say unless he displaces Iniesta at Barca he'll continue to be ignored regardless. Though a fit and performing Andy Reid would be the first name on my team sheet, what a nice asset it'd be to have a player who can pick a pass for a change.
Andy Reid has never at any stage of his career been one of the standout players in the EPL.
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Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
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Originally Posted by Adrianovic
The current manager, Sean O'Driscoll was appointed first-team coach (not manager) in January but perhaps
a bit to early to have had an influence.
Here is what he said recently. :)
O’Driscoll said: “He’s as fit as I’ve seen. He looks fitter. It’s like he’s had a gastric band fitted in the summer.
His belly stood out a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Another assist from Reid to salvage a point for Forest against Palace.
The BBC report says it was Cox:
"Blackstock replaced Billy Sharp in the 73rd minute and shortly afterwards was played through by Simon Cox to grab the equaliser."
Didn't see it myself. You'd think those lads wouldn't be hard to tell apart though!
He has the Eagles off to a shaky 2-0 start.
Andy Reid scored the winner for Forest against Peterboro today from outside the box.
Gret goal and he still looking slimmed down.
Good goal. He looked like he had a bit of pace about him and everything http://www.footytube.com/video/peter...257?ref=search
Cracking goal and Reid looks like a man with a new lease on life.
At this point, that is after the debacle which was the Euros and with Reid having learned his lesson if indeed there was one to be learned, why doesn't Trap bury the hatchet? It could only beneift the Irish team. And for that matter what about Stephen Ireland. An awful lot of talent to be available to a manager and leave on the bench.
Reid might have a way to go yet before making a case - a month of good form doesn't erase a couple of years in the wilderness.
Ireland would have to be interested, fit and playing well to be considered. He's zero for three in that regard. His form was no more than ok for Villa and, more importantly, I think it sends out all the wrong signals to people like McClean, Brady, Carruthers etc that you can be talented and expect the national manager to come knocking, cap in hand.
Yip. I'd have him in the squad but you're right, a month of good form is not enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
He needs to have a cracking season, injury free, for calls for his inclusion to be taken seriously.
When Trap confused Wilson for another misbehaving squad member, I think I recall he mentioned that an apology to Trap and the squad would be required before the mystery player would be considered again. It's likely that the player with whom Trap had confused Wilson was Reid.Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
From what I heard about the incident, and I know people close to Reid, it is something neither will apologise about.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
And also, it sounds like there was a bit lost in translation with the incident.
SO I think it could be safe to say, as long as Trap is involved, we won't be seeing Reidy pull on the green jersey
Neither Reid nor Trap? Can you reveal any more? Does Reid expect an apology from Trap?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
No not at all at this stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Last I spoke to my source about it was a couple of years ago.
But it was very much Trap losing the rag in Italian and neither believing they were in the wrong.
Any time from now on that anyone mentions or promotes the idea of Stephen Ireland in a green shirt, I'm re-posting this.Quote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
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Originally Posted by Stephen Ireland, France Football Interview, March 2011
I get a touch of the "lady doth protest too much" from Ireland's comments about the national team. I think he's gone a bit out of his way to show he doesn't care because he's still hurt by the way he thinks he was treated. He's a delicate little flower.
He looked happy enough when he banged in that goal against Slovakia away, plus he was the recipient of a nice inspiring cuddle from Robbie afterwards.
And with Stephen Hunt now in international exile, there'll be nobody to make fun of his (lack of) hair :)
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Originally Posted by Supreme feet
Quotes taken from an article he strenuously distanced himself from including threatening legal action through his club and going live on Irish radio to discuss and clear up.
If people are willing to give him another go after the grannygate scenario I don't think the "quotes" above will change their mind.
PS this is the Andy Reid thread
Are you suggesting France Football concocted the quotes attributed to Ireland? Is that what Ireland was suggesting himself?Quote:
Originally Posted by Manblue
Lost in translation I would say :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Have you ever tried translating Corkese into French?
Just after scoring a Free Kick for Forest against Cardiff
The BBC people said it was one to keep an eye out for on the Football League Show.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony