As in Anthony!
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As in Anthony!
Part of statement where he said 4 games wouldn't be good for his preseason.....huh?:rolleyes: as if he was going to play 4 games... as if, what was that all about??? Dogs in street knew that he was only going to play England game and then leave squad and get married 2 days later...Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Well if he's in for one game I'd imagine he's in for them all. I have no doubt that Pilkinton's long term fitness will be aided by having a rest this summer, but I reckon it is also a convenient excuse to avoid confrontation with his wife-to-be. I still don't think Trapattoni has fully forgiven Jon Walters for attending the birth of his own child - such trivialities don't factor into his thinking.
You can forget Pilkington for rest of campaign now IMO
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/inter...ireland-squad/
You could see this one coming.
"Impressive victories over Georgia and the Faroe Islands." ;)
But in seriousness I am surprised Cox pulled out.
He's either Darren Anderton or a complete joker.
He's either Darren Anderton or Darron Gibson, even. :p
That is disappointing though. Has he always been an injury-prone player?
He hasn't played in Norwich's last 4 games. Last played on 20th July.
This guy won a bet when he gained and posed with that passport. The wager didn't specify what was to happen after that, so he's improvising as best he can for now.
Didn't he do this last season too and then play for Norwich on the opening day?
Well that was a week later and it's unclear where he'd even have been eligible in the first place. I'd give him the benefit of the doubt for that.
Still good news about Madden. (assuming he isn't injured)
http://footballrepublic.ie/wp-conten...h-Passport.jpghttp://s0.thejournal.ie/media/2013/0...15-310x415.jpghttp://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/w...943/715674.jpg
Whose idea was it to go to Norwich last winter and do an Irish photoshoot with Pilkington???
It was certainly a first in terms of an Irish player declaring for us.....
Was it an FAI idea? Did they smell a chance to stick a jersey on his back before he got cold feet??? Struck me as odd thing at the time.... perhaps I'm just a conspiracy theorist...
Kind of reminds me of politics, if you are not going to do something the more you have to talk about doing it!!!
Even they couldn't even get a top for him without the sponsor on it.
That was his own top that he had already. Usually wears it down the pub when the lads are playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crosby87
http://s23.postimg.org/v6vak4vy3/715674.png
http://s8.postimg.org/5de65gjgl/repu..._pilkingto.jpg
I solidified my Irishness motherf**ker! What have you done?!
Looks like Trap believes it's just an injury issue. He suggests Pilkington is getting from game to game with injections and should probably just give himself time to recover.
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/socc...toni-1.1491053
Sounds like he's a permanent injury concern and will not be available for international duty as he will need that time to recover.
I actually think he is going to be awesome for us.
Trap: Me still like Pilker.
Pretty good article for goal.com.
http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/...-plans-despite-
Pilko just posted this picture, how can anyone question this man's loyality :D
http://instagram.com/p/c_ztcIlLVC/
Looks like he's teaching his kids how to batter a dog with a stick.
Nice to see he's embracing all of Irish culture, and not just wearing the jersey!
Ah come on... Facebook....Twitter....Instagram I cant/dont want to keep up. Just someone post the fcuking pic.
ta.
Fit enough to start for Norwich in the league cup tonight. Hoolahan also back in the side.
And has scored within 14 minutes to put Norwich 2-0 up at home to Bury.
Good stuff, assist by Wes too:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Pilkington's finally Dublin-bound: https://twitter.com/Pilkington_11/st...357824/photo/1
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Here we go then! Had to wait a while but finally off to Dublin ✈ pic.twitter.com/WNjJ6oJbyS
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BTFsMMnCYAAJOA8.jpg
He'll probably injure himself on the long walk around the Dublin terminal!!!
Even Keith O'Neill could manage that walk.
That passport has had more photo ops than George A. Louis.
Anyone else slightly proud of the fact he has a flight booked on Ryanair for him.
Yeah, but he's ruined it by reserving a seat, picking up priority boarding and checking a bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Ya the seat bit i didnt like either.
I can understand the checking the bag though. He is away for a week and a half, ye can't fit that much in the holdall for a week without changing a least one pair of jocks and socks.
Still the easier and more expensive and comfortable option was Southend via Cunnilingus.
So where's he hiding the boarding passes for 1A and 1C then?
Hope he keeps his legs well in untill the herd have all passed him by.
Uncanny (courtesy of Balls.ie):
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"'I was always committed' - Anthony Pilkington emphasises desire to play for Ireland": http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/...hasises-desire
Quote:
The Norwich City winger has vowed that he was determined to play for the Boys in Green despite speculation surrounding several squad withdrawals
Anthony Pilkington maintains that he has always been committed to the Republic of Ireland since declaring his allegiance.
The Norwich player's claim of commitment was not helped by no fewer than five withdrawals since his initial call-up to the squad for a friendly with Poland in February. He withdrew from that game with a hamstring injury and was subsequently included in four more of Giovanni Trapattoni's squads but each time pulled out, usually due to a troublesome knee.
However, speaking to reporters in Dublin on Monday morning, the 25-year-old defended his absences amid suggestions that it proved he was not 100 per cent committed to Ireland.
"Obviously, I can see why people started talking," he said. "But I'd be no good to anyone coming here and playing with a dodgy knee or a torn hamstring. I wouldn't be helping myself or the country.
"People need to realise that I had the injuries. I was always committed. The first time I had to pull out my bags were packed, ready to come over.
"We had a morning game and we were due to fly out, me and Wes [Hoolahan, Norwich team-mate] after the game. I got injured during the game.
"I'm over here now and I'm excited for the game and hopefully get a good week's training, and pick up the points that we need on Friday [against Sweden in the Aviva Stadium]."
The former Huddersfield man pointed out that there had been no communication breakdown between Norwich and the FAI at any stage and explained that they had been in frequent contact.
He added: "[Giovanni Trapattoni] understood, the medical teams both spoke to each other constantly.
"The boss was always talking to me on text, there was always communication between both parties at all times. Luckily, he kept calling me up and my knee feels all right at the moment."
Pilkington also revealed the part that Canaries boss Chris Hughton, a former Ireland international and assistant manager, played in his decision to declare for the Boys in Green.
"When the country was asking about my availability, he came and spoke to me and told me what the set-up was like, because obviously he's been over here. He played as well, he said 'go over there and you'll enjoy it.'"
Trapattoni, speaking at a press conference in Dublin this morning, did not elaborate on the possibility of Pilkington playing some part against Sweden on Friday, a must-win game for Ireland's chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
He said: "[Pilkington] is good, he had a little knee problem, but I am evaluating his situation at the moment. I have also to think about the opponent, Sweden."
After training, Anthony took some timeout to climb the Alps.....http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com...17721299649301