Trapattoni's first (extended) squad announced!

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09/04/2008, 9:23 PM
jmurphyc

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Originally Posted by Ciaran

S.Reid, Miller, Ireland, Duff, McGeady, A.Reid, Hunt, Hoolahan, Kilbane, Murphy

That's 10 wingers on the squad who are all more experienced than Lawerence and are likely to be chosen ahead of him. The only possible exception being Wes.

You can argue bla bla championship goals bla bla all day or that right wing isn't some of the above's "natural" positions if you like but heck they're still going to be chosen ahead of him and will probably do better too, reality is that he's at best 11th winger in line so there's no reason to include him.

How many times have you seen Lawrence play? Try to be honest now: once, twice...? As for arguing against your point, you've proved in the past that your rants don't stand up to reasoned analysis by multiple posters.
09/04/2008, 9:41 PM
Paddy Garcia

Lawrence should be in the 11 ( the top player in the Championship - statistically [5 Live]), never mind the 40. I can't believe he is not in there.

Sean St Ledger should also be in there.
09/04/2008, 10:21 PM
jmurphyc

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Originally Posted by Ciaran

If you think some championship schmo is better than Duff or McGeady it's time to find a new hobby. This sport isn't for you. ;)

McGeady can play in the hole, behind the front striker. When he first came on to the scene I thought this looked like a position that he would excel in but as far as I'm aware he hasn't played there much, so if this were to happen Lawrence could easily fit on the right hand side. Besides, as has been debated for eons on this site, McGeady hasn't set the world alight with Ireland (yet) and also Duff isn't playing for Newcastle (currently) and hasn't been at his sharpest since coming back from injury. And as usual you resort to insulting people. Nice.

Andy Reid played in the Championship until very recently and whether he's playing in the Championship or not he is IMO miles better than most of our other options.
09/04/2008, 10:23 PM
GavinZac

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Originally Posted by Ciaran

If you think some championship schmo is better than Duff or McGeady it's time to find a new hobby. This sport isn't for you. ;)

Do you think the SPL is a higher standard than the Championship?
10/04/2008, 12:47 AM
Serb

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Originally Posted by Wangball

Also when was the last time David Connolly actually scored a goal?

Do you really want to know? 9th September 2003 vs Turkey :P
10/04/2008, 1:16 AM
SkStu

cant believe Lawrence hasnt been given a chance to show what he can do... otherwise a decent squad.

Givens Out.
10/04/2008, 1:17 AM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by Serb

Do you really want to know? 9th September 2003 vs Turkey :P

He meant for his club, that isn't fair when he has only played once since 2003 (and for one minute, against Cyprus).

He scored twice for the reserves the 2nd to last time he played. He had an assist and set up a goal the last time he played. He also hit the post against Falkirk in a friendly.

One statistic that most people here don't know
Of the 9 times Connolly has played 90 minutes for Ireland, he has scored in 5 of them...he only played 77 minutes against Liechtenstein.

Point is he's often a sub
10/04/2008, 1:19 AM
kingdom hoop

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

One statistic that most people here don't know
Of the 9 times Connolly has played 90 minutes for Ireland, he has scored in 5 of them

New signature for you Worm? :)
10/04/2008, 1:21 AM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by kingdom hoop

New signature for you Worm? :)

Yes, the 2nd line is new :)
10/04/2008, 1:26 AM
danonion

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

Yes, the 2nd line is new :)

You need help - I mean of all the players to be obsessed with, why David Connolly?

I'd like to see David Connolly (or any player) do well for Ireland, but not at the expense of players who deserve their place more...how can he play ahead of Morrison, Doyle, Long, Murphy and others? Trundle gets more playing time than he does.
10/04/2008, 1:30 AM
kingdom hoop

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

Yes, the 2nd line is new :)

:D Excellent!

Now if only you knew as much about football as graphics. :p
10/04/2008, 1:37 AM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by danonion

You need help - I mean of all the players to be obsessed with, why David Connolly?

I don't have a site for him

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Originally Posted by kingdom hoop

:D Excellent!

Now if only you knew as much about football as graphics. :p

Up and down the leagues, I'd bet I know more than you do about English, Caribbean, and African football, unfortunately thats not what this forum is about. With MNS, however, I'm starting to know more about LoI. Also, I bet I can name more Irish players up and down the leagues in England (and the teams the play for) than you can, probably more than anyone here, except perhaps maybe tetsujin :)
10/04/2008, 1:41 AM
kingdom hoop

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

Up and down the leagues, I'd bet I know more than you do about English, Caribbean, and African football, unfortunately thats not what this forum is about

You're on sonny.
10/04/2008, 1:47 AM
theworm2345

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Originally Posted by kingdom hoop

You're on sonny.

Who are the only two players to score for Montserrat in WC Qualifiers?
Who is Zimbabwe's alltime goalscoring leader?
Who manages Yeovil Town?

Please, no Wikipedia

Edit: remembered another good one
Who are the three Caribbean teams to make the World Cup and what years did they do it in?

I'd guess we'd better go the PMs as well
10/04/2008, 7:56 AM
Dr. Ogba

er.....way off topic but anyone can know and compile statistics without having an actual knowledge of the game...
10/04/2008, 8:06 AM
Wangball

How did a thread about Trap's first (extended) squad descend into a c*ck measuring contest?????
10/04/2008, 9:11 AM
Bluebeard

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Originally Posted by Wangball

How did a thread about Trap's first (extended) squad descend into a c*ck measuring contest?????

Your clue comes (so to speak) in your 8th word...
10/04/2008, 9:16 AM
shakermaker1982

Disappointed for Lawrence. His form justifies inclusion.

Shocked that DC has been named in the list, reserve football since January should not merit a place. Folan has been doing well at Hull and was worth a look IMO.
10/04/2008, 4:25 PM
theworm2345

Hate to tell you, shakermaker, but he hasn't even played in the reserves, he has been hurt
10/04/2008, 4:38 PM
shakermaker1982

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Originally Posted by theworm2345

Hate to tell you, shakermaker, but he hasn't even played in the reserves, he has been hurt

well that's even worse then. Calling him up is a waste of time IMO. Liam Miller needs booting out as well at the final cut. We need players who are playing regular football for their clubs.

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