IFK, why the perceived need for change of formation?
Hoolahan and McCarthy performed the McCarthy and Whelan role yesterday, and better.
Yes, Hoolahan is best used between midfield and a lone forward, we all know that, but what yesterday seemed to prove was that even in a 442 (and one with a completely impotent right hand side) he is a better option than Whelan.
The WSC view. Some of which makes for interesting reading on prospective formation(s).
Though there are 1-2 factual errors.
http://www.wsc.co.uk/forum-index/27-football/709817-england-vs-rep-of-ireland-it-s-on?limit=20&start=140
Otherwise Georgia was yet another pointless home friendly...the FAI are shameless.
The perceived need for change in formation is based on what we have seen under Trapattoni. 442 under Trapattoni is two low lying central midfielders with primarily defensive duties. Hoolahan's strength is his ability on the ball. Asking him to perform a defensive role against more illustrious opponents especially given his size wouldn't fill me with confidence, regardless of what happened yesterday.
Yes Whelan's been decidedly average since coming into the team under Trapattoni. The most logical explanation for Trapattoni's persistence with Whelan is that Whelan is doing that which is asked of him.
So what was the comment about the India flag, as it is based around the same concept as the Irish one, albeit with even greater sensitivity.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_India
I think Liam Miller would be a better option that Glenn.
I only saw the rte highlights which I assume cut out the dross. That wasn't a red card offence by the goalie, just a free kick and yellow card. Even if a half decent ref thought it might be a penalty, there was enough room for doubt (as usually applies in a friendly) about it being a goal scoring opportunity.
Overall though, we seem to do okay with winning penalties under Trap.
Interesting article on things:
http://espnfc.com/columns/story/_/id...reland?cc=5901
The article starts well and I think we all agree with the square pegs angle, though I'd disagree that we were "clueless with the ball at our feet" in Stockholm. Everywhere else including Dublin, yes, but we actually used it well in Sweden for the most part. A couple of overhit passes by McCarthy potentially cost us a good win.
Saying we "should" secure 2nd place in this group is a bit of a stretch, even if it is now proven by recent results that we are as good as Brazil(!).
The article also calls for a change in formation to get the best out of our players, yet still says we should just plod on doing what we're doing. Which is it to be?
Thought that article was pretty insipid all round.
The blogs about Wembley and even the WSC Ireland thread were more interesting...
You mean the WSC thread that you posted the link to earlier?Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
As long as you read the opening post with a stilted accent, condescending tone, complete with poker up the ass, then it raises a few chuckles.
you'd need to read a few of the wing commander's reviews to get the joke. the character is a bit like David Brent in that respectQuote:
Originally Posted by geysir
That's a different link you're talking about.
On another thread...
;)
They wear green as their away colours as green is the official colour of the DFB.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
That away kit is a thing of beauty.
We know...
That's what I meant. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
I cant imagine any context in which that wsc piece is funny... :(
The extent of your imagination could be validly questioned :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Taste in humour is a very subjective matter, I didn't think it was funny but it raised a few chuckles and deserves marks for effort.
Agreed. It's more subtle than most of us can give credit for?
Though not as 'ribtickling' as some on the WSC board claim.
I'm sure you're not far from the truth. It's a very good point; if the laws of the game were to be applied "more leniently" by referees in friendly fixtures - simply to maintain balance or an enhanced level of entertainment for fans or whatever - FIFA would subject friendly games to a different set of rules and regulation, but they don't, for the obvious reason that the one set of rules are to be applied as consistently as is humanly possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
Full match is available here
http://livefootballvideo.com/fullmat...lic-vs-georgia
Or perhaps here (not sure what that does).
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10...%D1%8F-1_sport
You can't download it I don't think, but if you want to put yourself through it again as an added bonus the commentary is in Russian, very useful if you are Aiden Mcgeady but otherwise not so much.
Point is though it was a meaningless sending off, it was not a dangerous tackle and all it did was punish IrelandQuote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
by having them play against 10 men something of little merit as a learning exercise.
I think Trap should have been consulted on whether he shoudl have been sent off or not.
Worse still there was no goal scoring opportunity so in that respect the ref was wrong to send him off (if
my understanding of the rule is correct, which is unlikely).