Anyone know when this will be announced?
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Anyone know when this will be announced?
Fenlon names the u-23 squad today and I presume it thats when the senior squad list will be released to the press.
Thanks, will keep an eye out. With a few injuries we might get a few 'surprise' inclusions...
Delap? McCann? McCarthy?
Delap might be a good bet actually, with Finnan, S. Reid, and possibly Kelly and Miller out... his versatility and good form might get him a call.
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Originally Posted by Wheels
Miller out? You've just made my day.
Ah I like Miller, but I hope Andy gets a shot at the position. We're at home, against a team we should be able to outgun in midfield... he should be given the chance to impress.
Well they named the U23's... but still no sign of the senior squad. I guess he's taking an extra few days, seeing as we're not playing until Wed. But I'd have liked to see the squad together for those few days and keep building the understanding. Especially with the injuries forcing a couple of changes in vital parts of the team.
I honestly think Fahey with the injuries to S.Reid and Liam Miller should be a shoe in for this squad. I'd personally prefer Garvan in because he's younger and style is very good but since he's in the u-21's we need a creative midfielder especially if something was to happen to andy reid.
Dunne will be in the squad according to Man City's website: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...newsid=6619918
No great shock there to be honestQuote:
Blues skipper Richard Dunne will face Cypriot opposition for the second time within a couple of weeks when Ireland take on Cyprus at Croke Park on October 15th
Squad is being named tomorrow as it was always going to be named.
I reckon it will be named "Republic of Ireland"....what do you reckon?Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
:o
Eire I think ha ha !!!
Steven Ireland's gonna be a surprise inclusion in the squad!!!!
I can feel it in me waters!!!
No wonder you're called "pee";)Quote:
Originally Posted by dr_peepee
Irish Times confirms what we've been fearing: Steven Reid almost certainly out, Finnan definitely out. Miller a major doubt (thank God).
I'd go for McShane at RB with some reservations. Steven Reid's replacement is less obvious. Andy Reid may get his chance. O'Brien or Garvan would be more of a like-for-like replacement though.
Any idea of time? Still no mention on the fai website.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
I think its either 2pm or 3pm
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...l-1491633.html
I would have Joey O Brien and right back and Andy Reid in centre midfield. Little fuss and both players playing in positions that they are comfortable O Brian had an nightmare against Cyprus in central midfield the last time and I would not have him there with Whelan. We need somebody brave in midfield who is prepared to show the moral courage (I sound like Johnny Giles here) to get on the ball and dictate the play. Andy Reid would do that, and Joey O Brien would have the pace and the physical strength and height to play as full back. We would have a fine big back line of O Brien, O Shea, Dunne and Kilbane. Duff coming in for Hunt and that would be my team.
What about Whelans fitness levels?? Hasn't been in Stokes team... t.g. it's only Cyprus at home, not Italy away!!
I agree with you Neil but doubt that O'Brien will leap ahead of McShane in Trap's pecking order. O'Brien for me has more guile than McShane, but at least McShane is getting playing time with a team on the up. Andy Reid covered a lot of ground (no pun intended) for Sunderland against Arsenal. His passing was a bit off (weather maybe?) but he tracked back and really got stuck in. Against quality opposition he looked as good as anything Arsenal had in midfield. I have no doubts about playing Reid alongside Whelan against Cyprus.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
Duff and Joe Murphy in. S Reid, S Kelly and Finnan out. Breaking news on rte.....
GivenQuote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
Kiely
Murphy
O'Shea
Dunne
Bruce
McShane
Kilbane
Delaney
Reid
Miller
O'Brien
McGeady
Duff
Hunt
Whelan
Doyle
Keane
Keogh
Long
Murphy
Is that confirmed? Very very light at right back.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
O'Shea, O'Brien and McShane can and have played right back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
Not confirmed, just a guess based on last squad, omissions, additions and only 21 named. I imagine some will be added from the B squad based on performance, training etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drumcondra 69er
As has Bruce. I think O'Shea must only be considered at CB for this game.Quote:
Originally Posted by colster
I agree. From that squad i'd choose either O'Brien or MacShane to replace Finnan and leave the rest of the back 4 alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
My team would be
Given
McShane Dunne O'Shea Kilbane
McGeady Whelan A.Reid Duff
Doyle Keane.
Picks itself really.
O'Brien should be there instead of McShane, otherwise I agree.
McShane is a liability no matter where he plays.
I'd go along with that Colster. Slight, very slight, possibility of Joey O'Brien playing ahead of Andy Reid, as he's the closest in the squad to Steven Reid
It'll be McShane at right full, he's playing there regularly for Hull, and not doing too badly. Joey O'Brien has been playing in centre midfield for Bolton, when he does play.
Would go with that team except Joey O Brien in instead of McShaneQuote:
Originally Posted by colster
Hasn't Trappatoni previously shown a preference for a Miller/Whelan midfield? He may have a different choice of tactic at home though and Miller may eventually pull out with injury. I'd have McShane at right back. Suffers from confidence but he should be full of it at the moment with Hulls recent performances. I hope if he is picked the supporters get behind him.
Squad confirmed:
The Republic of Ireland squad is:
Shay Given (Newcastle United), Dean Kiely (West Brom), Joe Murphy (Scunthorpe United), Alex Bruce (Ipswich Town), Damien Delaney (QPR), Richard Dunne (Manchester City) , Kevin Kilbane (Wigan Athletic), Joey O'Brien (Bolton Wanderers), John O'Shea (Manchester United), Paul McShane (Sunderland), Stephen Hunt (Reading), Aiden McGeady (Glasgow Celtic), Damien Duff (Newcastle United), Liam Miller (Sunderland), Andy Reid (Sunderland), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Kevin Doyle (Reading), Robbie Keane (Liverpool), Andy Keogh (Wolves), Shane Long (Reading), Daryl Murphy (Sunderland).
Why wouldn't we?Quote:
I hope if he is picked the supporters get behind him
Cause he has red hair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juanace
Sorry, not suggesting we wouldn't. What I mean is, McShane deserves to play right back ahead of anyone else in the squad, with the best performances in that position at the highest level.
I think a small squad and one or two will come up from the B Squad I think
And O'Brien is the only one that would give me any confidence and he's not played there recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by colster
O'Shea needs to stay at Centre hjalf now that he's found some form and McShane is very weak for me....
I hate critisising any of the selections in the squad but it makes no sense to me how Shane Long is in the squad ahead of Noel Hunt, the lad is on fire at the moment and Long cant get near the Reading team because of him. I know Trap is conservative and likes to go with what he knows but its frustrating. As is the continued selection of Liam Miller
From FAI.ieQuote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Duff returns to Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifier against Cyprus
I'd imagine he might of been involved after the B friendly against Notts Forest. Certainly has been more impressive than Long, Keogh or Murphy this season.Quote:
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Noel Hunt has been withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for Thursday's Senior International friendly match against Nottingham Forest at Dalymount Park. The Reading striker suffered concussion during his club’s game against Burnley on Saturday which forced him to be substituted.
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Originally Posted by joe_denilson
forgot about that concussion....Sorry Mr Trapattoni:)
I'd be more worried if Miller plays. He's an absolute failure and I think there could be disastrous consequences if he starts against Cyprus. I pray that Trap has realised how poor he is.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson