Republic of Ireland V Algeria - Saturday, 29th May 2010 - Friendly - RDS

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28/05/2010, 8:51 PM
MuckaTucka

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Originally Posted by geysir

Green was excellent for the most part, good instincts re alertness, anticipation, control and distribution.

I don't know it seems he just played it backwards all the time, but I did watch it on a hazy stream.
Aldo and Green both made their debut for Ireland at 27.
28/05/2010, 8:54 PM
Sullivinho

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Originally Posted by MuckaTucka

You'd be fair ****ed off if you were Anthony Stokes right now, knowing that Cillian Sheridan's 6 goals last season are being preferred to Stokes' 22 goals. Wasn't even given a minute.

Very disappointed for Stokes. I think Sheridan's value as a target man gives him the edge in Trap's eyes.

The Algerians will get at least one bad hiding at the WC.
28/05/2010, 8:55 PM
Ciaran W

2 great wins for us :D
28/05/2010, 8:55 PM
geysir

That Manuela has lovely eyes.
28/05/2010, 9:02 PM
lostinbrum

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

High quality Sky feed, you have to install Veetle but its well worth it...will probably go down around 75 minutes but worth it
http://www.veetle.com/frameworked/in...#4bfacb8f76c3f

Thanks for that link. Quality stream.
28/05/2010, 9:26 PM
tricky_colour

Goals here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSS5Klrj2iI
28/05/2010, 9:32 PM
dantheman

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Originally Posted by geysir

That Manuela has lovely eyes.

I can't stop thinking about her
28/05/2010, 9:47 PM
SkStu

anyone know what happened here?? Pressure getting to James McCarthy? *wink*

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28/05/2010, 9:49 PM
elroy

Just back, was impressed with the display tonight.
Sledge and Westwood were excellent. By and large WW's command of the aerial threat was superb. Nice to keep a clean sheet, despite an inexperienced back four. Kelly is looking more and more reliable at right back. Green and Cunningham did well on their debuts.
Was good to see O'Dea play a significant amount of time, didnt see what happened JOSH but trust its not too serious. DOD did well, a couple of hairy moments but looked more composed than McShane did on Tuesday for example.
Duff as ever did well, great ball in for the second goal. Lawrence was quieter tonight but did ok.
Keane looked particularly sharp, couldve had another 2 goals.
Disappointed Stokes didnt get a run out, certainly didnt see the value of keeping keane on for the last 20 mins. Sheridan did little of note.

Overall, optimistic for the future (although we've had that feeling in the past after good friendly results), really are progressing well under Traps guidance and we move on in good stead with our ultimate aim should be top spot in our group. Considering the two teams we beat this week will be in SA, it is slightly tinged with saddness tonight that we are not.

EDIT: Fcuking embarrassing clowns running on in the first half. Was in the north stand, didnt see where the Irish lad came on from but it did appear to be the north stand. what a langer!
28/05/2010, 10:00 PM
Lionel Ritchie

Watched it on Sky. Their commentary was cringeworthy as it harked ad nauseum to how England would fare againt Algeria. They asked Trap about it, they asked Liam Lawrence about it, they asked Robbie about it and I was delighted to hear Robbie, who few would claim to be mensa material, fairly eloquently tell them he couldn't give a flying one how England get on against Algeria.

Delighted we kept a clean shean sheet.
28/05/2010, 10:07 PM
Sullivinho

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Originally Posted by SkStu

anyone know what happened here?? Pressure getting to James McCarthy? *wink*

James is eager to impress with a strong run!

Did the Algerian supporter run on to challenge him or was he having a bit of craic too? Fairly moronic anyway. This kind of thing was old after the very first time it ever happened.
28/05/2010, 10:09 PM
Dunny

I'd say one of them had a bit of crack anyway..
28/05/2010, 10:22 PM
Jicked

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Originally Posted by Sullivinho

James is eager to impress with a strong run!

Did the Algerian supporter run on to challenge him or was he having a bit of craic too? Fairly moronic anyway. This kind of thing was old after the very first time it ever happened.

Just ran on for a laugh. Awful stuff from the security. What the hell is the point in police being at the game, not to mention the security/stewards. One steward walks on to the pitch after that knob had time to run the length of the pitch.

Another very impressive performance considering we had nothing to play for and the guys must have had one mind on the beach. Robbie yet again was the stand out man, looked very sharp around the box, could have had a hat-trick (has he ever scored a hat-trick for Ireland?). It's a joy watching that guy score for Ireland, the word legend is used flippantly now but he certainly is that. Only person who will have gone down in my estimation was Liam Lawrence who I thought was poor tonight. Apart from that nothing to complain about and I'm sure we'll see the benefits of playing such a stable side for 2 years in our next campaign.
28/05/2010, 10:25 PM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by Jicked

Another very impressive performance considering we had nothing to play for and the guys must have had one mind on the beach. Robbie yet again was the stand out man, looked very sharp around the box, could have had a hat-trick (has he ever scored a hat-trick for Ireland?). It's a joy watching that guy score for Ireland, the word legend is used flippantly now but he certainly is that. Only person who will have gone down in my estimation was Liam Lawrence who I thought was poor tonight. Apart from that nothing to complain about and I'm sure we'll see the benefits of playing such a stable side for 2 years in our next campaign.

San Marino (as I recall McShane won the penalty for one of the goals), which was the first since Connolly v. Liechtenstein
28/05/2010, 10:27 PM
Charlie Darwin

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Originally Posted by geysir

According to Aldo, a cracked skull, if necessary, is a fair trade off for a goal.
He's a hard man, Aldo.

Not to mention sterility.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/...23_468x316.jpg
28/05/2010, 10:35 PM
Jicked

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Originally Posted by Brendan 82

Man I wish Trapp was younger. The team are progressing so well under him

Don't worry, this man will have unfinished business to take care of in Paris for Euro 2016 ;)

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28/05/2010, 10:40 PM
geysir

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Originally Posted by Jicked

J Robbie yet again was the stand out man, looked very sharp around the box, could have had a hat-trick (has he ever scored a hat-trick for Ireland?).

The BBC are reporting that Robbie scored a hat trick.
28/05/2010, 10:42 PM
Razors left peg

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Originally Posted by geysir

The BBC are reporting that Robbie scored a hat trick.

never let the facts get in the way of a good story!
28/05/2010, 10:42 PM
geysir

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Not to mention sterility.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...ldridge203.jpg

"You calling me sterile?"
28/05/2010, 11:00 PM
Crosby87

Why did that guy run on the field giving the finger? Thats a funny pic.

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