Any of the superstitious amongst us looking for a good omen should note that the players were in economy class when we won 4-0 in Cyprus in 2001.
Any of the superstitious amongst us looking for a good omen should note that the players were in economy class when we won 4-0 in Cyprus in 2001.
ya and roy keane was on the pitch like a beast and won the game almost on his own........Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
1-2 Ireland.
By the way, I see from the Cypriot FA website that Psoriasis has been scratched from their team and that Hepatitis (well-known for skinning full-backs) is out too. Let's hope Domestos gets scrubbed as well. Tendonitis is doubtful yet again (recurring elbow strain). However, P*nis (a complete tool), Cl*toris (who fannies about quite a lot on the ball), Antithesis (plays on the opposite wing to Thesis) and Crisis (useful when the going gets really tough) are fit.
Epidermis has been dropped because he had a skinful the night before. Their hopes are on Adonis (Ronaldo clone - loves himself). Tight at the back with Clematis - more of a creeper than a sweeper really. Up front they have Sinusitis who has a nose for goal.
Their manager is Telekenisis - always seems to know what his opponents are about to do
good man stutts and that memory of yours.
One question though, what did they eat on the plane over, and is it the same food this time?!
That was just a detail. Choice of pub to watch it in & seating plan were far more important. Luckily the FAI knows that and made the seating arrangements accordingly. Credit where it's due.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duggie
Bacon Sandwiches isnt it?:oQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
There was no almost about it. he did win the game on his own that dayQuote:
Originally Posted by Duggie
Amazing performance by Roy in that game
It was a bit more subtle than that. We started that game well and played well as a team for a good while. I was conscious of this as I was watching with some English mates and I remember them being impressed by the way we were playing - saying we passed & retained the ball better than England. Up that that point it wasn't just about Keane but he definitely applied the gloss with his first goal.
However, after a while we simply fell to pieces, Kelly clearing off the line at one stage and from that point on Keane almost single-handedly kept them at bay. We deteriorated into a shambles with only Keane preventing the comeback.
It wasn't unlike the game in Malta where we squandered a 2 goal lead only for Stan to bail us out with a free kick. Something similar was on the cards in Cyprus.
I'd hardy say no chance, we haven't conceded more than one in any game so it's hardly beyond the bounds of possibility that we'd keep a clean sheet. In fact, one of our two clean sheet so far has been against them. Fair enough it was at home but they're missing a lot of players this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fergie's Son
Biggest game (since tha last one!) at this stage of a qualifying campaign for quite some time. Really since the French/Swiss games at home under Kerr. Performance won't matter tomorrow. Just get the 3 points. I feel we can stop them from scoring a goal this time. I just hope Keane and Doyle can find their form tomorrow. Or a Whelan double deflection shot from the halfway line will do.
yeah, any kind of a win will do.
any kind of win will always do.
Some more breaking news: Adios has left the squad and declared for Greece.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
I'm not worried about Dematitis as he's inclined to take rash decisions while the young Cypriot Psychosis thinks he's better than he is and Doritos has a chip on his shoulder.
On the injury from Artritis' knees are causing him problems while Tuberculosis has a similar lung infection as Asbestos but both should be ok.
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Terrible stuff I know but me and a friend have been exchanging these ones all afternoon.
What about Achilles, hows his paw? Or has he deflected to Greece too? How does FIFA rule on that? Perhaps we need EG and geysir to DECIPHER....all a bit easy really...;)
N Cephilitis has now been rushed to hospital unable to breathe, they're dropping like flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
It didn't after the Georgia or Cyprus wins. You'd swear Trappatoni had been found guilty of murder.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Really pumped up for this game! It's a long time since we've last had the chance to put ourselves in a strong position in our group.
I want to believe we'll win tomorrow but I'm cautious. When was the last time we beat any sort of half decent team away from home? I recall an utter shambles where Ireland got a dying second goal against the worst team in the world San Marino as being our last competitive away win (Georgia at neutral doesn't count).
Our last meaningful away win must have been under Kerr and even then it would have been one of the lower sides since we drew with France, Swtizerland and Israel away.
Heck a win tomorrow would possibly be on of our biggest results of the decade, even if it is only Cyprus these are the games campaign after campaign where we've slipped up. A win tomorrow and the nation will believe! Something it hasn't done in quite some time.
Unless you want to wallow down into a 'waiting on death row' pre-match mood,
don't decide to listen to Neil Young's "Tonight's the Night".
absolutely sick already, days like this I hate being a football fan
one of my favorite comments ever on a football forum was on the morning before the Celtic - FC Porto UEFA Cup final in Seville. One poster said that it was his Dad that had introduced him to Celtic, and there had been times that he'd wished he'd introduced him to heroin instead, but then he'd never experience occasions like this.
Sums it all up really.
thats classic... sums it up alot more poetically than I could:DQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
I know that feeling well. But I have to say I love it. Matches that really mean something. Woke up at 1am last night and could not get back to sleep. Stayed off the gargle so would not have the combined shakes this morning (usual + match). Have played the match over and over in my head. The what can go wrongs are thankfully one down to the what can go rights. COME ON IRELAND!Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
noely good man thats irish time as well. ive been trying to make myself forget about the match, even dreaming abotu it last night, i have these dreams where i miss the game or i cant remember the score and stuff, weird, but i hate them. Nightmares in my case :D But couldn't sleep properly last night.
The thing is though with me sometimes the final whistle can be a bit of an anti-climax for me if you know what i mean which annoys me. Rememeber that dvd where mcgrath says he wanted the game to end but then when he did he didnt want it ended, that sorta way. Cant explain it but knew exactly what he meant, well from a supporters point of view anyway.
Id just like to add ive listened to those 3 youtubes things over and over again since i first posted this morning. Ill be getting an asbo soon enough.
:o getting nervous. hopefully ireland don't make this an even worse week football wise(back to school, bohs lost, rovers won) so yeah forza ireland.
So far, I can handle any type of game live but TV viewing does me in most times.
The rest in the house know something will be on later when I'm seen cleaning around the house.
Fine so far, once it goes past 6pm then the nerves will kick in. Am feeling surprisingly confident, we've an organised team, no major injuries, a tactically astute manager particularly for this type of game and two of their better players are out......believe lads believe.....and im never confident. I think we'll do it tonight. Wont be comfortable but when is it ever!! Come on the boys in green!!
I'm in work till 6 pm and live an hour away from my job so i'm happy that i'll get in door at around 7pm, have the dinner and then sit down and switch the match on. No build up to go through, no this that and the other and won't have to sit through Dunphy saying this Cypriot team is dangerous this or skilful that. Just a question for all. Will you watch it on RTE or Sky Sports.
Sky sports myself....
Nice one, Paul. Saves me getting the CD out. F*cking love that tune. Quality days.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Weirdly not nervous at all. We have the better players, a strong structure and a lot of experience in the side. As long as we can exorcise the demons of that fateful night and play with the confidence that our ability deserves we'll be sound.
Dare say the nerves will start to kick in once the pre-match beers are flowing though.
2-1 Ireland - Doyle and Keane.
anyone got a link for a live stream??
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?ma...09&part=sports FreeQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
or www.Shockstreams.com Join for a quid and excellent quality. I am watching the England game on this and the Ireland game will follow.
Hard to believe that is nearly twenty years ago. I was playing it in work here in New York yesterday and got a few odd looks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manc Irish Wolf
I've been nervous all day but I think its the positive pre-match sort of tension rather than a dark sense of foreboding.
Just now (two hours before kick-off) is when I wish I was in Cyprus - Bari and Sofia were magnificent and I can't help feeling that I should have broken the piggy-bank open again.
Come on the lads!!!!
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Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Brilliant.
'The nation holds its breath'
love it.
anyone bricking it? i'm going to be unable to eat my dinner!
I've eaten my dinner already, but it may resurface before kick off.
THe nation is still holding its breath:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxD0q...eature=related
feeling the exact same as this, im bloody shaken as i type. I know i should have gone. Cos its the trip that breaks the...so to speak....and ive missed it. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by EastTerracer