I think this is the first time in a long time i have started a new thread - probably speaks volumes really :D
Completely back on topic -:
My prediction: I'm going for 2 -1, but I wouldn't be surprised with a 1-0.
I do fear a 1-1 though.
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I think this is the first time in a long time i have started a new thread - probably speaks volumes really :D
Completely back on topic -:
My prediction: I'm going for 2 -1, but I wouldn't be surprised with a 1-0.
I do fear a 1-1 though.
2-0
Keane & McGeady
2-1
Don't care if both goals come off Kevin Foley's backside so long as we win!
2-0. Been so long since a 2-0 win in a proper competitive game.
McGeady and Whelan.
I'll wait for the team sheet!
0-1 (Pandev 66)
2-0 Keane & Duff (after breaking his scoring drought against Wales)
My Head says 2-0 Macedonia. My Heart says 1-0 Macedonia.
Strangely optimistic about the game, it must be all this sunshine.
3-0 (Duff, Keane, Doyle)
We're massive favourites with the bookies.
Ireland 4 Macedonia 0
Really depends on the selections and tactics. If Clark starts ahead of Kilbane then it helps Duff and I see him winning the game for us. If Kilbane starts it immediately hinders Duff and I see us drawing the game. It will be a major mistake for us to get a single goal lead and try to hang on to that lead. So the tactics will also play a huge part. I'm hoping we get to 2-0 and hang on.
Can't see us not conceding. 2-1, a winner from Shane Long or (why not) James McCarthy off the bench.
2-1. Keano double.
I'll go 1-0 Ireland, to match the corresponding fixture in 1999. Back then it was a scrappy effort from Quinn (flicked from a goalbound Gary Breen header, as I recall). This time it'll be a scrappy effort from Doyle, as a wayward Gibson shot deflects off the back of his head and spins past the stranded keeper.
3-2 Ireland with us behind twice and not taking the lead til 80+ mins
Very optimistic about this one Im going
Ireland 3 - 1 Macedonia
Keane Pandev
Gibson
Long
If the wheels did start to come off the at least this time we have players on the bench who are probably better than some of the players starting. Coleman, McCarthy, Long especially plus Walters and Fahey could all change the game. So 3-2 is a definete possibility especially against a team playing 4-3-3 away from home.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie
3-1
Doyle, Dunne & Keane.
This one has banana skin written all over it. 1-1
2-1 seems par for the course with Trap (Georgia x 2, Cyprus). Andorra was the first competitive win by more than one goal.
A draw is a definite possibility though. So I'll reckon on 0-0 and hope to be wrong.
1-0 (Keane)
2-1 Ireland
Ireland 3-1 Macedonia
Dunne Popov
Gibson
Long
Ireland 1 Macedonia 2.
1-2 Macedonia to go 2-0 up and us to claw one back.
A lot of negativity here. I'll go with 2-1, but not until after an extremely nervy finish. Whilst they could sneak a draw if we lose our focus, I really can't envisage Macedonia taking three points from this.
8-0 to us
1-1
we score before 10' and they pull one back on 70'. We pound them but too late!
Good man. That's more like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by cornflakes
I have zero confidence in the manager since the russia game and I cant get my head around kilbane looking likely to make the team. This has disaster written all over it, given and o shea out, dunne and st ledger touch and go and robbie severely lacking game time.
That said i think we'll nick it because we still have some excellent players. I'm hoping mcgeady brings his club form but gibson needs to finally step up and prove himself, I'm hoping that mccarthy breathing down his neck for a starting spot gives him a kick in the ar$e.
Ireland to win by 1
2 - 2
28 predictions so far - the foot.ie bet of the day seems to be 2-1 to Ireland (based on the average and the most popular score selected).
22 going for an Irish win, 4 going for a Macedonian win and 2 going for a 1-1 draw. Nobody went for the scoreless draw so maybe that's the wise place for the money to go.
Can ye tell I'm still sitting in work?
YOu must be an actuary so or something :D
I'd go for a narrow win or a score draw. Our back four may have a slight Blue Peter look about it if injuries go against us so I cant see us keeping a clean sheet. My shout is 2-1
Slightly off topic but does anybody have a link to watch this on. I was looking at ESPN but they are showing the Brazil World Tour. They had the last Ireland games on, which I think were friendlies but not this one.
Your best bet is to keep an eye on http://www.myp2p.eu around the time of kick-off. I recommend downloading Sopcast or Veetle to stream the match.
2-1 at best.
Will take a win by any means.
We're not going to qualify anyway though 2014 should be by far the priority.
Rubbish. The current tournament has to be the priority. There is nothing in our group to be scared of and we are still very much in the hunt for first or second spot. We need to step it up a few gears no doubt, cut out the defensive errors, be more clinical and generally more confident but qualifying for this tournament is still very much within our capabilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
Hi Stan,Quote:
Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy
I thought you were from Carlingford.
Regards,
Paul
Hmm, play-off at best.
No thanks.
Have you not seen Trap's tactics??
Get real people.
"No thanks". So you wouldnt take a play off spot?