Worst Irish player ever!

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12/08/2009, 11:17 AM
SunderlandBohs

Worst Irish player ever!

Who have been the worst or biggest disappointments to play for Ireland? I'll start.

Paul Butler and Bernie Slaven.
12/08/2009, 11:19 AM
Hibs4Ever

Take it you mean Bernie Slaven? He is far from the worst
12/08/2009, 11:22 AM
elroy

Worst player/chancers

Bernie Slaven is in the chancer category as is Jonathan Macken.
12/08/2009, 11:24 AM
youngirish

Joseph Lapira of course.
12/08/2009, 11:24 AM
Razors left peg

I think we are safe enough to put Staunton at top of the worst manager category anyway.
Id have Gary Doherty as probably the worst Ive seen that was picked on a consistant basis
12/08/2009, 11:26 AM
elroy

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Originally Posted by Razors left peg

I think we are safe enough to put Staunton at top of the worst manager category anyway.
Id have Gary Doherty as probably the worst Ive seen that was picked on a consistant basis

Yes but in fairness to the doc, he did score one or two crucial goals.....away to georgia late on if i remember correctly and also claimed a big part in the last minute own goal at home to albania.
12/08/2009, 11:32 AM
seanfhear

Stephen Ireland finds it hard to produce his best for Ireland but even at home matches I suppose it is hard to find a teamate all the way from manchester.
12/08/2009, 11:32 AM
Razors left peg

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Originally Posted by elroy

Yes but in fairness to the doc, he did score one or two crucial goals.....away to georgia late on if i remember correctly and also claimed a big part in the last minute own goal at home to albania.

still a god awful footballer though... have a look at the highlights of Norwichs 7-1 hammering at home last weekend to see some of the defending
12/08/2009, 11:33 AM
Crosby87

Anthony Stokes is up there for me so far. Total Bust.
12/08/2009, 11:59 AM
Scram

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Originally Posted by seanfhear

Stephen Ireland finds it hard to produce his best for Ireland but even at home matches I suppose it is hard to find a teamate all the way from manchester.

Seeing as you go down that route, Roy Keane was the biggest disaster ever in terms of what his being Irish meant for Ireland.
12/08/2009, 12:04 PM
seanfhear

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Originally Posted by Scram

Seeing as you go down that route, Roy Keane was the biggest disaster ever in terms of what his being Irish meant for Ireland.

Roy could be selective enough about when he turned out for Ireland and he could be a liile disruptive in the dressing room.

On the other hand you could get the odd good game out of him ;)

Swings and roundabouts with some players I suppose.
12/08/2009, 12:25 PM
back of the net

Joe Lapira.....or whatever his name is!!!!
12/08/2009, 12:26 PM
SunderlandBohs

Sean Thornton in the biggest disappointment section. The lad had bags of talent but threw it all away. Could have be a key player now.
12/08/2009, 12:29 PM
tommy_c12000

Jon Goodman
12/08/2009, 12:38 PM
bennocelt

for me is Kilbane - consistently bad anytime he plays IMHO
12/08/2009, 12:52 PM
Infadel

Dominic Foley
12/08/2009, 1:01 PM
Ash

I never liked Chris Morris. There. I've said it.
12/08/2009, 1:08 PM
disabledrog

Joe o ceruill(spelling) like WTF was he all about
12/08/2009, 1:31 PM
SunderlandBohs

Phil Babb. The next Paul McGrath:D

Liam Miller is another one.
12/08/2009, 1:50 PM
DeLorean

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Originally Posted by Ash

I never liked Chris Morris. There. I've said it.

He would have been ok if he could cross the ball. Irwin was a revelation after him.
12/08/2009, 1:56 PM
L37Ultra

Joe Gamble.
12/08/2009, 2:14 PM
christo

Stephen Elliot
12/08/2009, 2:34 PM
the-blue-harp

paul mcshane.
12/08/2009, 2:41 PM
The Swordsman

Alan Kernaghan.
12/08/2009, 4:12 PM
SalvadorSanchez

Chris Morris was poor.... he bomb up the field and put in a cross 6 inches off the ground... it was money for old rope for defenders...
Rob Douglas was out of his depth.
Bernie Slaven was a donkey
Paul McShane is dodgy (but tbf he finished the home game against Bulgaria very well)
12/08/2009, 5:02 PM
third policeman

Before most of your time, but there was a Dundalk player called Cynon Braddish (possibly mis-spelled). Went to Liverpool and shortly after back to LOI. I seem to remember him playing a few games on a South American tour where we got stuffed 6 or 7 nil by Argentina (or Brazil). Saw him play for Liverpool reserves he was truly shocking.
12/08/2009, 5:39 PM
SwanVsDalton

Mickey Evans, as a one-off. Always thought Alan Lee was a total donkey.
12/08/2009, 6:00 PM
noddy102

Joe Lapira is the answer of course.
Alan Kernaghan gets you a bonus point.
12/08/2009, 10:04 PM
The Legend

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash

I never liked Chris Morris. There. I've said it.

Total agreement!
12/08/2009, 10:07 PM
RiffRaff

Quote:

Originally Posted by third policeman

Before most of your time, but there was a Dundalk player called Cynon Braddish (possibly mis-spelled). Went to Liverpool and shortly after back to LOI. I seem to remember him playing a few games on a South American tour where we got stuffed 6 or 7 nil by Argentina (or Brazil). Saw him play for Liverpool reserves he was truly shocking.

I think the matches you mentioned were a League of Ireland select rather than the national team. I dont think Synan Braddish played a full international, though I could be wrong. He was a highly regarded prospect at one point but it never happened for him.
12/08/2009, 10:22 PM
Dodge

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Originally Posted by RiffRaff

I think the matches you mentioned were a League of Ireland select rather than the national team. I dont think Synan Braddish played a full international, though I could be wrong. He was a highly regarded prospect at one point but it never happened for him.

Braddish played twice for Ireland. Against Poland and some other European team. He was at Liverpool at the time

EDIT; http://www.soccerscene.ie/sssenior/player.php?id=370
12/08/2009, 10:34 PM
Paddy Garcia

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Originally Posted by The Swordsman

Alan Kernaghan.

Not a clue ...........

Played very well in the qualifiers for the World Cup. Lost confidence just before take off but overall was a good solid player for us, always gave 100% too.

Excellent away to Denmark and good in the home game too. Played well in the game away to the North also.

I think he played in about 9 of the qualifiers - in a successful campaign - so I'm not sure how you work it out he is our worst ever. Unless something else has upset you ?
12/08/2009, 10:53 PM
geysir

I'm pretty sure Braddish was still a LOI player with Dundalk when he was capped.
Giles picked him but he didn't have an auspicious debut against Turkey.
He is entitled to be proud of that achievement, being selected twice for his country, along with a bucketful of medals with Dundalk.
13/08/2009, 12:22 AM
Wexford Delboy

kilbane
13/08/2009, 4:19 AM
SkStu

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Originally Posted by SalvadorSanchez

Chris Morris was poor.... he bomb up the field and put in a cross 6 inches off the ground... it was money for old rope for defenders...
Rob Douglas was out of his depth.

do you mean Jonathon Douglas?

Agree about Morris though - SHOCKING crosser!
13/08/2009, 7:36 AM
Row Z

Its Paul Butler for me. worst 45mins in International football EVER.
13/08/2009, 8:53 AM
gspain

Joe Lapira by a country mile.

Paul Butler would be a distant second.

Some disgraceful names mentioned on here. People showing real ignorance Alan Kernaghan, Phil Babb and Chris Morris turned in some real quality performances in green. As for the guy who mentioned Kevin Kilbane. :confused:
13/08/2009, 9:01 AM
as_i_say

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Originally Posted by Wexford Delboy

kilbane

:rolleyes:
13/08/2009, 9:44 AM
Big Chief

David Connelly gets my vote. How he ever carved out a career in professional football at such a high level always bewildered me. I have witnessed numerous strikers in the League of Ireland that I would rate higher than him.
13/08/2009, 9:50 AM
Duggie

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Originally Posted by Big Chief

David Connelly gets my vote. How he ever carved out a career in professional football at such a high level always bewildered me. I have witnessed numerous strikers in the League of Ireland that I would rate higher than him.

connolly was a good striker what you on about.

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