Between them, McClean and Hendrick have a third of the caps in the squadQuote:
Originally Posted by Supreme feet
I see they're training in Antalya in Turkey for 9 days to acclimatise to the modest temperatures expected in Greece in 2 weeks.
I don't think I was demeaning anyone, I was just pointing out reasons not to get carried away by those left out. I apologize if I upset anyone who is of sensitive and delicate nature.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snapshot
To be fair I think the main person arguing that there was no reason to be concerned about the heat is no longer hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I'm no martin king!!
But the local temp in Athens at 9pm in 20 degrees! Humidity is 59
So unless thats wrong ? Why are we talking about the weather.
Point of clarity
The game kicks off at 9.45pm
As would Connell who has made a bigger impact in League 1 than either Knight or Taylor, and don't get me started about McGrath. What exactly does a Kenny favourite have to do, or how low does their career trajectory have to dip, to get dropped from the squadQuote:
Originally Posted by mark12345
For comparison I just had a look at Jack Taylor vs Connell this season on FobMob. Not the most scientific source but grand for a quick look.Quote:
Originally Posted by third policeman
Taylor has 8 goals and 5 Assists with average rating of 7.49.
Connell has 2 goals and 8 assists with average rating of 7.36.
I agree that Connell will come into the squad sooner rather than later and McGrath isn't there on merit at this point, but I don't agree Connell has had a bigger impact in L1 than Taylor this season.
I did look at Knight too but as he played a lot of season at right back I don't think its a like for like comparison. He has average rating of 7.24
Not sure that goals and assists are the definitive stats especially for a playmaker like Connell. Bothe were Player of the Season for their club, so maybe it's finely balanced, but rather have both than Hendrick or McGrath.
When either show that they can play on a consistently higher level than L1 like Hendrick has done his entire career you might have an argument, but right now he can't be dismissed as easily as we'd all like based on lads from L1. As I said though, I agree on McGrathQuote:
Originally Posted by third policeman
You've obviously forgotten the previous discussions we've had on this topic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
No Robbie Brady again? Is he injured?
No, just not good enough anymoreQuote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
Think he was man of the match against Armenia in fairness
But certainly he's at an age - and an injury profile - where each campaign is a big extra commitment.
I'd have him in the squad if it wasn't the case that the other fullbacks are all a similar profile
I just dont think he offers a whole lot anymore. He'll always be a player that never became what he should have been to me, whether its because of injuries or whatever. He should be have been our best player for years with the talent he had.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Certainly there's a feeling he never lived up to that early reputation - which is saying a lot given he gave us Lille for example.
I think Armenia showed he can still do a job though - but we do urgently need to see who's the longer-term option at his position unfortunately
Agreed, I wouldnt have been upset to see him called up, but I also dont care that he wasntQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Yeah, that's fair alright
Having him as an option to play Wing Back or somewhere in the middle if needed would be beneficial in my opinion. His set-piece deliveries alone are probably better than anyone in the squad. He probably won't cover as much ground as McClean but he's a better footballer
Anyone else think Rory Gaffney should be called up?
Byrne was exceptional in Sligo but I think we've exhausted that discussion!