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Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
I know I fully agree with him and a number of his other points, dont see for the need for the "irrelevant details" either though... FT is clearly another alias I have set up (before someone else says it) :o
Meh, it's not that big a deal. Just idle chat. Hypocrisy and sanctimonious moralising are different kettles of fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manblue
confusion no more! Pictoral evidence.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
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Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Sure it's not one of his Grandmothers?
If he has 'matured' so much, why cant he speak for himself instead of his wife/gf doing so all the time?! If he does want to come back there is only one person he needs to talk to initially and its not the press.
Only saw the headline but Giles article in the Herald this week was calling for Ireland to be included in the Euros squad. Very disappointed in Giles if that is the case.
McLeish has chat with Ireland about lack of effort, swearing incident:
http://www.birminghammail.net/birmin...7319-30308580/
Why isn't anyone concerned by the gigantic eagle about to attack the wedding party?Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Strange to see Beckenbauer make what I can only assume is a bizarre reference to Stephen Ireland on FourFourTwo:
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/restofeu...3/default.aspxQuote:
Beckenbauer said the players often missed shaking hands at the end of a game "because they go off to celebrate with their fans or they want to celebrate with their grandmother."
The Evening Herald has Shay pretty much dismissing any prospect of a Stephen Ireland return (probably as most of us would expect).
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/mc...n-3029334.htmlQuote:
"Stephen has never spoken to me about it and as far as I know, he hasn't spoken to Richard Dunne or Robbie Keane while he was with us," claimed Given. "I think he's made it quite clear he's not interested."
His missus on Brendan O'Connor's show was saying he'd "love to come back". She was pretty much stating as fact that he's available and wants to play for Ireland again. It's bizarre stuff really.
I really hope the media contains themselves over the Stephen Ireland saga in the run up to the Euros. He's stuck 2 fingers up to every one of us and the focus should be on those who got us there and those who have been available.
As Tets might say, maybe Ireland needs Ireland more than Ireland needs Ireland now.
The show is on RTE player here: http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=1137687
She comes on around the 50 minute mark, promoting a new play she's in
Most of it is about the play, and she was in accident last year, the comments about his current situation at Villa and anything about him coming back are on the 1 hour 2 minutes mark and last less than 2 minutes
Apparently there's an interview with him in today's Irish Sun on Sunday (the News of the World replacement) but there's no way in hell I'd waste money on that paper.
Trap would be more likely to pick Stephens missus for the Euros and thats not vey likely imho.
I dont want him back ...... dont care what he wrote in the sun ...... team doing great without him .... remember he turn his back on ireland!
Would be an absolute disgrace to welcome him back now. If he was to be picked for the squad again I'd lose all respect for Trap, his backroom staff, and all at the FAI for allowing it to happen.
He definitely needs some time with a PR assistant if somehow his teammate is convinced he doesn't want to come back and his wife his convinced he does. I wish he'd just clarify his position without the ambiguity of second hand stories.
If he wants to make himself available for selection then fantastic, much too late for the Euro's but he's a worthy consideration for the world cup campaign.
Jessica Lawlor claims "he'd love to go back" but appears to believe "it's up to the FAI/the manager". Does this mean he's made himself re-available for selection?
It's a double lock really but I don't see Trap accepting him back at this stage, I think he is just testing the water
and making himself available unofficially, then it would require the FAI to contact him unofficially, however I don't
see that happening, I think Trap is happy with the midfield he has got and more importantly it is not really his style
of management is it? He expects 100% commitment and lets face it Stephen has shown none.
He does not want to give the impression players can pick and choose their games. The only way I could see Stephen
getting a chance is if there are a series of injuries in the midfield.
He abandoned us when we needed him, now the shoe should be on the other foot. It's a straight-forward decision to make here. Tell him to go and (seven letters beginning and ending with) F. He has understood that for the past 5 years. Amid all the blabla, something seems to be forgotten about here. He left us, and lied in the most obscene terms to do so. Even if he made himself available, the system we use doesn't suit his game. One Andy Reid fiasco is more than enough for this squad.
It's another way to get at Trap. Face facts lads. We haven't lost 22 of our last 24 competitive games and he's staying put, like it or not.
Thinking about it I reckon it was a crumb given to Jessica to promote her interview/play/profile and that there isn't anything whatsoever to it. The angle on what she said is probably that "Stephen would love to come back but the time isn't right." or "Stephen would love to come back but there are problems with the manager/past/FAI/club situation". Trap will never call him up unless he personally contacts him so his hand will never be forced on any of these mutterings.
Its a lot of meaningless words that will probably come to nothing that were said for attention and nothing else. The girl is nothing without Stephen and has to cling to stories about him for relevancy.
http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/St...140481223.html
he wants back in after the euros
“I am buzzing about the European Championships and I will be supporting the team all the way.”
He's a madman. It's not that long ago he was saying when he sees us on the telly he feels nothing! He did say that, didn't he? I'm 99% sure he did. Anyway, I guess this story will just run and run. It must be the longest saga in Irish football history at this stage.
I wouldn't mind the baldy runt returning to squad duty after the Euros.
But I'll believe his promise to commit when I see it happening.
Is it just me or is he not that good anyway? I don't see what all the fuss is about. As the great George Best would say he can't tackle, can't head the ball, doesn't score enough goals (anymore), is too slow and drifts in and out of games but other than that he's okay.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...291281248.html Not even one year ago.
http://www.irishcentral.com/sport/St...103039549.html - 2010
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0926/irelands.html - 2010
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news...cle182069.html - 2009. Four days before the massive qualifier against Italy at Croke Park!
I think that is conclusive enough. I don't ever want to see this guy in green again. We really don't need him! A total 'mé féin-er' who now wants to join a ready-made successful team and would most likely just cause disharmony in the squad. Even considering recalling him before the Euros would be nothing short of madness.
Even if he begs to be considered for selection and apologies for everything that has happened...
Trap is NEVER going to call him up. Look at the grudges he has held in the past and still holds (Wilson)
I hope I've emphasized the 'never' enough :)
I don't think Trap does hold a grudge against Wilson. I recall someone on here stating that Trap said it was a misunderstanding. Can't find a media reference though. In saying that, I agree with what you say otherwise. I doubt Trap would have much time for a player who's insulted him publicly.Quote:
Originally Posted by JGKyne
It would be great to see Stephen Ireland back. Hope he goes to the Euros. All is forgotten and fogiven. Everybody loves everybody and we'll win the Euros with him there!!
His passing, movement and vision are amongst the best in the EPL. It is my belief that he's better than most say he is, his potential is staggering and he'd be very dangerous if he got to work under a talented technical coach. That may be unlikely to happen and combined with his attitude he may always just be someone whose career sparks occasionally but never really delivers, but there's certainly good reason why he can't just be discarded and forgotten about.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
He can only play in a 5 man midfield because he is totally incapable of defending. Can't see Trap changing his game play to accommodate him.
So he doesn't want to play friendlies, just Germany in October I guess. Any other games he is willing to give up playing against Stoke and Sunderland reserves for? Brazil 2014/France 2016/Russia 2018 maybe???Quote:
Originally Posted by Park_Lane
I vaguely remember the media telling us on many occasions last year that x game and y game could be Trap's last in charge. Shockingly he's still here. How could all the sources get it completely wrong???Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
If Gary McKay wasn't playing for Jack, Jack would have been history after 87. Qualification changes everything. Suddenly trivial issues look what they are and most people see the bigger picture. Stephen Ireland's issues are not trivial however, they are fundamental.
That is great! How long did it take to do that Worm?! :clap:
Where's the 'thank' button gone?Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
I don't think Trap would trust this chap as far as he could throw him. A physical feat very unlikely to be accomplished by a pensioner. The water muddies further when you try to factor in the approximate speed of the oncoming bus.
I'm sure he'll be spectacular in the post-Italian era though.
Whole process (including gathering pictures) took basically the duration of the Shrewsbury - Crawley match which I was hoping to watch but once I got the picture in my head I couldn't stop. Probably could've made it better but rushed it a bit so I could pay full attention to the end of the match.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooby Doo
It's hilarious, well done Worm.
It's disappeared a bit of late, but like you infer Danny, this is certainly worthy of appreciation!Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
nice one worm
shay as judus? hope he's not in league with the romans for the italy match
Oh Christ, my non-Christian education has screwed me over. Actually, I think the alteration makes it look better. I figured Judas would be the guy in the back whispering. Some Newcastle fans might like the original though.Quote:
Originally Posted by the bear
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So if we are to believe the Da Vinci code, Trap and RK are secretly married?