Seems like the whole situation is going to be a "Wait and see."
Duffer saying he can play. (Of course he can).
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Seems like the whole situation is going to be a "Wait and see."
Duffer saying he can play. (Of course he can).
Damien Duff is essential. He can do things other Irish players can't do ie read a game like a manager. I've watched a few Spartak Moscow matches and have been very impressed by McGeady's performances but I would still choose Duff. He is simply a slightly better all round player. But if he cannot play then Aidan McGeady's time is here.
I was at the matches against the USSR and the Sovitet Union in the 70's and 80's (geysir and a fair few others as well). Listen. They regard us as better than them. They have never met anybody from FF so that probably explains it. I have had a fair few gargles and yet I fully understand that we must win@ I must explain. No longer elect anybody from FF as theyt are compulsive liars. Ever.
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Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
Would never have guessed it lad!
Lawrence played right back in the second half for Portsmouth. Not that we're struggling in that area, I'm just saying is all.
According to the Irsh Times there is no major concern about Duff's availability. Ian Harte says he'd still like to be involved as well......
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...280311552.html
His day has passed IMO but I suppose he fancies his chances when he sees that Kevin Kilbane is barely getting a game for Hull yet is deemed good enough for Ireland. At least he is on the Reading team.Quote:
Originally Posted by EastTerracer
from Ken Early's twitter feed: http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys/statuses/26377834841
Wilson called up ahead of McCarthyQuote:
strange ireland press conference. duff and andrews both gone back to clubs injured, marc wilson called up. squad not in great shape
Though im happy Wilson is getting a look in, Traps apparent pettiness just gets worse and worse.
Talk about cutting off our nose to spite our face.
http://www.u.tv/Sport/Duff-out-of-Re...1-5abc489d9fa8
Glad for Wilson but McCarthys ommission is getting frustrating.
If those reports have some truth, it would appear Keith Treacy has shot his Ireland career in the foot.
I'd love to see McCarthy too, but it's a like-for-like with Andrews, Trap needs players he knows he can call on to execute his game plan from CM in a crucial qualifier. McCarthy's adventurousness instinct doesn't fit the occasion.
On the other hand if say, Fahey, dropped out and McCarthy still didn't find his way in, then I'd find it all the more frustrating...
but isnt Green already established as the like-for-like player with Gibson behind them already well versed in the Trap style? There is no reason not to have called up McCarthy to be part of the squad.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
I wonder what the FAI makes of this. I think we're going to lose McCarthy.
Generally Trap has shown he's likes his midfielders in one mould - defensive and disciplined (with possible exception of Gibson, who has never quite impressed because of the system imo). It appears Trap can never have too many of themQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
It's a worry, but, as has been said before, he's come through dog's abuse to declare for us. I'd be surprised if he turned away now when, we're pretty sure (and hope to God), he's getting called up in November. Personally I'm giving it till then - if he doesn't appear for the Norway game, I'll start to panic.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
He's not going anywhere lads. Cold as he might feel for being frozen out of Trap's plans, it's nothing compared to the barren vision of Siberia that is the Scottish national team.
Considering that Trap has said he (most probably) will get called up for the Norway game, if that is not good enough for James, then he was not good enough for us in the first place.
But IŽd expect him to answer the call for the Norway game.
Jaysus, you and some others have changed your tune from some of your posts in the James mcCarthy threadQuote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
He must think we're a nation of lunatics (we are). Can't step outside his front door without some Irish lad with a spud for a face questioning his commitment to the cause.
No I haven't? I said I wanted him called up but explained why he wasn't? He's 7th choice midfielder because he wasn't at the training camp. I can't help you understand so continue your myopia.Quote:
Originally Posted by greendeiseboy
This is what you said:Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
"My point is this. He missed the last meaningful training camp. Trapattoni, in qualifier mode as I've already said, doesn't want to waste time teaching McCarthy the system. He's already on record saying that he'll be involved in November. He's already on record saying that Fahey and Green impressed and it'd be unfair to drop either. I'm not asking you to agree with Giovanni, I'm asking you to understand him. Capiche?"
So why, if in your opinion he's no better than 7th choice midfielder are you getting so frustrated by his continued omission?
Yes, he missed the training camp but you have to remember that he's only 19 and last season was his first season playing at the top level. He did travel over to get assessed by the team doctor so it's not like he just made a phonecall. If Trapattoni is holding this against him it's very petty.