Anyone know when he's announcing the squad for this?
Anyone know when he's announcing the squad for this?
This Friday (5th November) according to the paper.
On my wishlist: Clark, Coleman, Foley, Maguire, Walters, Wilson, S Reid, Stokes. With all to get some game time.
Realistically, two might.
Hasn't Stephen Reid 'retired' from international football?? He's always injured anyway.
Andy Reid would have made more sense, but Trap's too stubborn....not that AR is fit either, probably?
dont think he even made the bench yesterday for sunderlandQuote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
It would be hard for him do so, given that he's on loan at Sheffield United.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
He's on loan at Sheffield United, for a start so we might have to let him off on that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
Reid needs to find his feet again, doesn't even deserve a call up at the moment until he gets playing again and finds form. I think the only guaranteed call up is Maguire, since he was invited to the russian game and all that. If he didn't get the call now it could cause hassles.
Regardless of whether he'll play them, he should still bring in a load of new players for the training sessions.
didnt hear that one. even worse than i thought thenQuote:
Originally Posted by The Fly
I reckon Clark, Coleman, Foley, Walters and Wilson will get a run. I'd be happy enough with that. Maguire possibly moving fom stands to bench on a trajectory towards the pitch. McCarthy's injury is very unfortunate. Along with Coleman, Clark and Meyler (ditto on the injury) he forms an exciting cabal of rising premier league stars bristling with potential. What I wouldn't give for a forward of equal quality to appear on the horizon..
I'd be surprised if either of the two Reid's play for Ireland again.
Is Maguire really that good an option? I fancy if he was playing in England rather than the Netherlands, people would be bemoaning the capping of yet another top-flight squad player. Clark might be the better bet at midfield, at least in the short term.
I'm sure Andy Reid will be capped at some time in the future, just not by this manager or in an important match.
Maguire gets as much time as Whelan in a top league, so why shouldn't he get a run out?
That was my point.
You should've used this :rolleyes: Charlie.
Your opening sentence put me off. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
I'd be a bit worried that they simply roll out the big guns for this: how many bums will Jonathan Walters put on seats? I hope that the bean counters don't influence selection too much, but it might.
S Reid came out recently and said if Trap made the call he would answer it. It was worded to something to that effect. Will try and find a link. Nonetheless, admit its unlikely he'll be back in the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Here we go http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2...ew/gnid-79000/
I would love to see Coleman and Wilson get a run out.
Anyone know what time the squad announcement is at?
Interesting article in regards to Noble. It seems the FAI may be pursuing him despite what seems a lack of interest.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...s-2408521.html
Quite looking forward to this. With team and manager under a bit of pressure, and no-shortage of new options, it's probably the most intriguing squad announcement in quite some time.
Last time Trap talked Stokes it was not very encouraging. I personally think he wants to find a different option.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
Am looking forward to it myself. Hoping to see a few new faces. Surely it will be announced any minute now...Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
Consistent
http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...orway-friendly
Shay Given
Keiren Westwood
John O'Shea
Seamus Coleman
Richard Dunne
Sean St. Ledger
Greg Cunningham
Kevin Foley
Paul McShane
Kevin Kilbane
Stephen Kelly
Darren O'Dea
Marc Wilson
Darron Gibson
Glenn Whelan
Paul Green
Liam Lawrence
Stephen Hunt
Aiden McGeady
Keith Treacy
Damien Duff
Keith Fahey
Jonathan Walters
Robbie Keane
Kevin Doyle
Caleb Folan
Shane Long
No mention of Barry Maguire, strangely.Quote:
Originally Posted by gastric
Edit: Just seeing he's not in the squad either. Odd enough given that he was brought over to watch the Russia game.
Walters, Wilson and Coleman the only uncapped players. Caleb Folan recalled
No Clark
The omission of Clark and Maguire is very puzzling.
Clark's paperwork - or whatever the process is -musn't have been completed in time. Maybe the same for Maguire? Not as radical a squad announcement as I'd hoped.
I agree, they should have been called up even just to be in and around the squad and get a feel of things....Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fly
Walters and Folan included at the expense of Keogh. Shameful.
25,000 pounds in the bag for Rovers so :)
I can see run outs for Wilson, Cunningham and Walters too
I'm actually really disappointed with this squad. Say what you like about Mick McCarthy, Brian kerr, and Stan, they used these friendlies to bring on the younger players. I cannot understand why Maguire isn't in the squad at all. Clark's paperwork probably hasn't come through yet as has been said already. We need options to what's already there, but Trap doesn't seem to be doing a whole lot about it.
Good to see Treacy back in. Disappointing we won't get to see Clark, obviously a paperwork issue. I thought Maguire would have been included.
No Stokes... Surely worth a place in the squad??
Personally I don't think Maguire has done enough to be included. He's only featured once in the last month for his club team. If we start going down the route of calling people up for the sake of it, then I think we'd be heading down a very slippery slope. Getting called up for your country shouldn't be devalued like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
He's named a 27 man squad, those who were injured coming back in, with Keogh and Joe Murphy dropped. I thought Folan was out of the picture but apparently not, I suppose he offers an alternative. I think we're all used to Traps selection policy by now , and while its subject to criticism, we shouldn't be suprised to see all the usual faces.
Clark's FIFA clearance hasn't come through yet
Trap talking about Noble and o'Hara at the press conference
There is a big hole in the squad where McCarthy would have been.
Is Andy K dropped? not that I am perturbed about it.
Norway friendlies should usually carry a comatose warning.
They will play a 451. If Carew is not fit to play upfront, they have another decent talented striker.
One Riise on the left and another Riise on the right.
Good to see Treacy's decision to pull out of the last fixtures hasn't done him any harm. Just as I predicted.
I would have hoped to see this players in the squad at least.
Rory Delap (Plays every week in EPL and surely a better option than Green even if he is 34.), Wes Hoolahan and Stephen Ward