What was Staunton doin? Picking John O'Shea at center back, leaving andy reid out and playing a first division sub in the center mid, robbie keans as captain, stauton doesnt have a clue wat he's doin, get him out, we should be beating Gerogia better than that......Oh trapattoni is in charge now, ah he is a genious, great selection :confused:
Great trip back last night. Shattered today. Great night on sat Irish bar was deadly and great atmosphere at game loads of new tunes been sung
We can make one mistake in the group. We need to build up the points though, before it happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by drickohoop
Anyone remember the last time we were bricking it, when going away to the 6th seeds?? :confused:
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Originally Posted by Billy-Green
I typed this into Google Translator and I still can't figure it out. Who's the first division sub? Whelan? or Douglas?
I know what you're getting at, but the fact is... we won. Our first competitive win in six games, going back eighteen months (home vs. Slovakia). So I'm not complaining. Trap picked what he saw as the best team for his system, it worked and as the players grow in confidence, we'll improve. Bring on Montenegro!Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy-Green
i remem i was brickin it in San Marino away to 6th seeds in the 90th min. i reckon 2-1 to us on Wed.Quote:
Originally Posted by mypost
When's the last time we played a 6th seed that has a home record of p6 w3 d2 l1? Montenegro are a special caseQuote:
Originally Posted by mypost
How many competitive games did Staunton win away from Ireland in 5 attempts??Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy-Green
One. The momentous 2-1 win over San Marino that no Irish fan will ever forget.
How many has Trap won after a single attempt??
One. Against a side that effectively knocked out Scotland by beating them in the last campaign.
I think that explains why fans are giving Trap the benefit of the doubt.
I know what you're saying but Stan's selection policies were only one side of the many clueless facets he applied to his management of Ireland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy-Green
I worry about Trap's love affair with Miller and to a lesser extent Whelan tbh and think it will cost us in the campaign if it persists for much longer.
Credit has to be given where its due,Trap might have unearthed a really decent player for us in Whelan, he reminds me of Matt Holland or Mark Kinsella, not spectacular but a good player. Hes been good so far and gives me no reason to believe he will cost usQuote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
I suspect this may be right - the worry however is that Kinsella and Holland were both genuine high performers for their teams in the top division - & Whelan can't get on the pitch. That does not bode well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
In fairness, Stoke have only played 3 games. If he still hasn't played after 8 games then we'll see.
He also showed good movement to get into space between the two defenders. Small things like that can be worth a goal as was shown.Quote:
Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
eirebhoy have you all these quotes filed away or something so you can use them when needed? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
hehe. :) Nah I'm just a good googler. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
Doyle's control was fantastic tonight.
I was at that match and your right, it was a disaster, unforgetable. The team didnt even come out for a warm down cause they new the fans were waiting in the sadium to give stan stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by lionelhutz
Dont get me wrong, im goina give trap time to make his mark, Im just think that stauton was slated for some poor selections but trap has been praised for similar selection.
Far as I know Stoke have played four games this season and he has started two, one in the cup (in which Whelan scored). He started the first Prem game against Bolton. Perhaps he is a bit of a scapegoat round there for a genuinely shyte team performance that day
Glenn Whelan's club record this season: http://www.chatsoccer.net/irishabroa...7&seasonID=138
2 starts, 1 win (he scored in this game), 1 loss, and 2 appearances as an unused substitute
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