When was the interview, 2 weeks ago? The interview was complaining about nobody contacting him when the responsibility was his to make first contact.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlaskaFox
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When was the interview, 2 weeks ago? The interview was complaining about nobody contacting him when the responsibility was his to make first contact.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlaskaFox
Stating it in the media has little real value compared to a personal request to be considered for selection, sent to the FAI. Certainly that protocol should apply to a player who has already declined an offer to join the squad, the next step should be theirs to take. The FAI are exposed enough when a player pulls out of a squad in such public circumstances once, but should it to happen twice? A letter is the FAI's security in the face of scrutiny from other associations with malevolent intent to blackguard them :)
Same if, O'Hara the Portsmouth midfielder - is all of a sudden reported in the media as being open to declare for Ireland, it is meaningless unless it is backed up by action, one simple action is write to the FAI.
AFAIC, Barry has absolutely no grounds for even the tiniest gripe with the FAI. He should make sure he has satisfied the required protocol for making himself available for selection, then the rest is up to him and Trap's man on the spot, Tardelli.
All this talk of writing and sending letters. A phonecall would suffice.
Here you go, Barry: +353 1 8999 500
I just called, pretended to be Barry McGuire, they said they'd have somone phone me back.
And that goes to absolutely prove beyond doubt, that a phone call will and should not suffice :)
I am Barry Maguire. (Spartacus and all that !)Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Just got off the phone with some Dutch fella who claimed to be employed by the FAI. I had no idea what he was on about.
I am Barry Maguire's (unofficial) agent.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
He just came off the bench against Liverpool with 20mins to go. Hopefully he does well.
Is he playing up front? I thought he was a left-full for some reason.
He's a left-footed attacking central midfielder, but I think he was drafted in as a left-full for his club on a couple of occassions due to injuries.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Any news on this front?
(perhaps the Russian game put him off)
I was told that he has declared (from an FAI source). ;)
I'm just surprised it has taken so long for it to be officially confirmed, given his attendance at the Russian game.
Good to hear.
Or massively encouraging for a midfielder trying to break into the Irish team given the vacuous nature of that area on the night!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fly
http://greenscene.me/2010/10/barry-m...s-for-ireland/
he is hoping to be selected for the Norway friendly
Norway? Jesus, how many countries can this guy play for?
Seriously though, very interesting to find out he was a guest of the FAI for the Russia game. I'd expect to see him next month.
Wait - Maguire was invited to the Russian game? And met Trap? And Tardelli's watched him numerous times? But sure the Irish set-up don't do scouting, they just pick the same squad over and over again....
He was back in action today & was brought on as a 41st minute sub in the 1-0 loss to ADO Den Haag.
Our favourite Dutchman is starting against Liverpool tonight.
edit: it appears he's been in the first team for a few weeks now
http://www.soccerbase.com/players_de...playerid=55748
Tonight is his second start in a row, which he hasn't done since September: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Play...playerID=55748Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
he's not even in my top 3 favourite Dutchmen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Denis Bergkamp, DJ Tiesto and Dick VanDyke by the way.
Ruud Gullit has to be ahead of him too, surely?
Anyone know how he played?
He whipped in some dangerous corners, but not much from open play. Got taken off with about 10 mins left.
Didn't see the game. Did he look like a realistic option for us?
I thought he was quite poor tbh. His touch wasn't great and his passing was weak. Certainly not international standard based on last night's game.
Paul Doyle did the Minute-by-Minute on the Guardian yesterday and said he would keep an eye on Barry Maguire over the course of the 90 minutes. Ultimately, this is all he had to say about him:
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84 min: Maguire, having done little to suggest he'd be better than Stephen Hunt. Liam Lawrence. Keith Fahey or Aiden McGeady in the Irish side, totters off to be replaced by Sarota.
Yea I tried to watch the match but it was a pretty boring low quality affair,
Didn't really see much of McGuire, certainly nothing to impress.
Nobody on the pitch would get in the Ireland squad!!
I have to agree. And it doesnt help that he's slow with and without the ball. Its the same story in the Dutch league games.Quote:
Originally Posted by ifk101
Don't forget "2 Unlimited" as well. Who could forget the brooding tour de force that was "No Limits".Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Ok so Maguire doesn't appear to be all he's cracked up to be, but what about this fella called Adam Maher who scored for AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League?
According to wiki Adam Maher was born in Morocco, so he must be Irish true and true
what about the Cummins lad on the bench for Utrect.22 year old keeper surely one of ours?
His forebears were poached by the Barbary pirates.Quote:
Originally Posted by cornflakes
Keeper Cummins...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
:D:D
Very good, Fly.
Transferred from Utrecht to VVV Venlo - essentially dropping from mid-table to relegation candidates. Doesn't say if it's permanent or a loan deal.
http://www.totalfootballnl.com/wordp...barry-maguire/
^ 3 Year contract at VVV Venlo
http://www.vvv-venlo.nl/nl/mannen-barry-maguire.htm
Translation :
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Barry Maguire signed a contract for three years at VVV-Venlo. The 21-year-old midfielder from FC Utrecht started his professional career at FC Den Bosch where he was voted the most talented player in the first division. In 2008 he transferred to FC Utrecht, where he is behind Strootman Silberbauer and no fixed place in the base was at FC Utrecht.
Director of Football Business VVV-Venlo, Mario Captein is very pleased with this addition to the selection. "Maguire is a passionate and talented player who at VVV-Venlo next step in his career to create a permanent place in the base to obtain. Important I believe that he has experience in the Premier League. "
Barry Maguire, born in Tiel, is as the name suggests, half Irish. This means he can come out for the Irish national team. To date he did this once U17. For the Dutch national team he played in O18 and O19.
Barry was tested last week and will during this week report to VVV-Venlo for the introduction and official signing of the contract.
VVV-Venlo Barry called from here welcome and wishes him every success!
VVV Venlo - Prionsias De Rossa's favourite team.