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I read that article as well but, as usual, there is no actual evidence that Kenny is being considered for a recall. The only thing in his favour is the amount of time Tardelli has spent at QPR games (I believe he lives in Shepherds Bush).Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
It looks like a made up story and yet Kenny is playing well for the top championship side so he really should be called up. That article is suggesting he will start against Macedonia. Probably complete ****** but who knows waht Trap and Tardelli are thinking after Given's injury.
If Kenny was drafted straight into the team, it would be a kick in the proverbials to Westwood. Trap's not exactly renowned for diplomacy, but it still would be a silly move to supplant our established number two (and probably future number one).
There was a similar article in the Herald a couple days back saying David Forde is certain to be called up. I think it's just a case of Given being injured and journos sniffing a story in calling up the first Irish goalkeeper on their rolodex.
should be in the squad, 17 clean sheets is outstanding
Yet another clean sheet for Paddy today. Will be a joke if he gets overlooked for the next Irish squad.
PS. Westwood went off at half time today. Don't know if he's injured.
The question should be is Kenny Ireland's best available keeper. On current club form the answer has to be yes so then why is he not favourite to start against Macedonia?. Westwood is not a fixture of the team so playing Kenny is no bigger gamble. The fact we are wondering whether he will even be in the next squad is bizarre. We'll soon find out.
One of the Guardian lads tweeted that he made an unbelievable save today.
Just saw it on East Midlands News and he got back across his goal to tip over a Yakubu lob in a very sprightly fashion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
With news breaking this morning that Westwood is very likely to miss the Macedonia game, then it has to be Kenny for the big game. The same article was reporting Colin Doyle and David Forde as candidates for the number one shirt, but with the greatest of respect to those lads (one of whom should be understudy on the night), it just has to be Kenny or Trap can pack his bags and go.
Bit of a disaster if Westwood's out. If it proves the case, then it has to be Kenny, for big time experience alone. Wouldn't trust Murphy (who could be out as well) and would as serious risk to start Forde, Doyle or Randolph. That's all assuming Kenny would come back...
Millwall vs QPR tomorrow night too - might go along and see who comes out on top in the battle of the keepers...
So do we still think Westwood should have played against Wales? :p
Kenny has to be called up if Westwood is out. Why wouldn't we consider one of the best gk in the Championship?
Shoulder injury according to The Examiner, hip problem says The Independent.
Kenny would seem to be a bit of a no-brainer wouldn't he? (Shhhh)
We could do without a goalkeeping crisis at this stage. It'd be a disaster for Westwood too when opportunity was firmly knocking.
The more serious point, is will he help us out?
Given how he was treated before, even allowing for Shay's brilliance, who could blame Paddy for blanking us.
Seriously, hope he doesn't.
And even Doyle should be good enough v.Macedonia but seeing how Trap's mind works, who knows what line-up or tactics we'll see.
read somewhere that was supposed to come on at half time, but he tweaked something in the pre-game warm up and didn't want to risk itQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Was he that badly treated? Henderson took over straight after the Cyprus debacle but didn't Kenny have all kinds of personal issues to deal with as well as a season-long drugs ban imposed since then? It's a new management set up now so there's no reason not to have a fresh start.
I still reckon Joe Murphy is most likely. Randolph has been playing well apparently. It's getting a bit scary though.
Yeah, he tweaked something and had to sit the game out.
Why wouldn't he? He's only been back from his supension for about 9 months, so he's hardly been shunned.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
He's not been in the squad since though?
Have The FAI/Trap even asked him? Or are they just assuming....
Why would he be called up? All of the goalkeepers ahead of him in the queue have been performing well. He has been playing well but not so blindingly well that it warrants dropping Westwood or one of the Murphys.