Can't find any other thread for this.
Listed as a fixture on Sky Sports site now: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12942,00.html
Can't find any other thread for this.
Listed as a fixture on Sky Sports site now: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12942,00.html
As I recall, the match is on the 29th (leap day) not the 28th
Gaiman has really got it in for you Tets.Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
He does, for whatever reason. That's the last time I'll ever read Sandman.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
James McClean is going to get a run-out for this one. If he performs, I wonder would Trap consider dropping the likes of Coleman, who hasn't been great from what I have seen of him.
In an Ireland or Everton shirt?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrigaline
Trap is reported on radio news as saying that he will not be giving uncapped players a chance in these friendlies, that he will be looking to the players who have already been a part of the squad, to be a part of the Finals' squad.
Contradicting himself? He definitely singled out McClean the other day and said he'd select him for this friendly.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Stubborn as a mule that manQuote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Where did you read that?Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
This is what I read in an article by Cathal Dervan.
“James will be in the Ireland squad for the friendly against the Czech Republic at the Aviva,” confirmed a source close to the Irish management team.
My mistake. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Edit: He did speak of him at a press conference the other day, mind, and talked about calling him up in future: http://backpagefootball.com/premier-...james-mcclean/
Admittedly, he didn't mention the Czech game specifically, so I seem to have morphed the press conference and source information into one in my head.
Just bought my tickets. Great that they've finally taken the hint on ticket prices.
Can somebody remind me whether this game is included in the season ticket? I'm pretty sure it is, but the recent email from FAI advertising 3 for 2 tickets has confused me. Which isn't difficult to do.
I was totally confused by that as well. I think it said that the offer is for additional tickets, so season tickets are still good.
Definitely included in the season ticket as is the Bosnia send off game in May.
Squad out on Friday apparently, not that there's likely to be any intrigue there.
The inclusion of McClean is something I'm really looking forward to. Assuming it transpires, as FAI sources close to Trap have suggested.
Confirmed, squad to be announced on Friday: http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...m-3011985.html
No James McClean,
No harm, I really don't think there is less than 23 players who deserve to be in the squad ahead of him. No point unsettling the group. He'll get his chance, just not for these Championships.
Ireland Squad:
Republic of Ireland Squad
Name Club Date of birth Caps Goals Shay Given Aston Villa FC 20/04/1976 120 Keiren Westwood Sunderland AFC 23/10/1984 8 David Forde Millwall FC 20/10/1979 2 John O’Shea Sunderland AFC 30/04/1981 74 1 Stephen Kelly Fulham FC 06/09/1983 29 Stephen Ward Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 20/08/1985 9 2 Richard Dunne Aston Villa FC 21/09/1979 71 8 Sean St. Ledger Leicester City FC 28/12/1984 24 2 Darren O’Dea Leeds Utd 04/02/1987 12 Kevin Foley Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 01/11/1984 8 Glenn Whelan Stoke City FC 13/01/1984 36 2 James McCarthy Wigan Athletic FC 12/11/1990 3 Seamus Coleman Everton FC 08/10/1988 4 Keith Andrews West Bromwich Albion 13/09/1980 26 3 Keith Fahey Birmingham City FC 15/01/1983 15 3 Darron Gibson Everton FC 25/10/1987 17 1 Damien Duff Fulham FC 02/03/1979 94 8 Aiden McGeady Spartak Moscow FC 04/04/1986 46 2 Stephen Hunt Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 01/08/1981 37 1 Robbie Keane Aston Villa FC 08/07/1980 114 53 Kevin Doyle Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 18/09/1983 46 10 Shane Long West Bromwich Albion 22/01/1987 23 6 Simon Cox West Bromwich Albion 28/04/1987 10 2 Jon Walters Stoke City FC 20/09/1983 4 1
24 Man squad, Coleman/McGeady to possibly not be fit in time.
Edit, I don't think it'd of hurt too much to include McClean, for contingency sake.
Ironically, I think the media's clamour for his/anyone's callup seems to have a negative effect on Giovannis thought process.
not really surprised, not really disappointed either to be honest.
McClean's time will come, just not before the championships in June
At least Green, Keogh and McShane aren't there:D
Isn't McGeady injured?
Looks like Lawrence has been phased out already
Yet another squad with 7 backs and 5 forwards, could be ominous.
Imagine if we get 3 injuries in midfield, after Lawrence replaces someone, we'd have a straight choice between Green or Keogh :eek: (going on Traps squad policies....)Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
Players from qualifying who have missed out: (only the top 4 made appearances)
Kevin Kilbane
Paul Green
Andrew Keogh
Liam Lawrence
Paul McShane
Joseph Murphy
Greg Cunningham
Damien Delaney
Ciaran Clark
Marc Wilson
Cillian Sheridan
Darren Randolph
Keith Treacy
I do hope that if Coleman does not make it that they stick with the 24 man squad and that James McClean is called up as a replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
Surprised at Lawrence missing out seeing as how he's sticking with the players who got us there, and especially as Coleman and McGeady are doubtful for the game.
I think the picking of Foley as a third right-back shows that Traps not convinced about Coleman's ability to cover there in the tournament. Foley can cover CM too, which would be a plus point. No problems with his selection, though. Good to see him ahead of McShane in the pecking order. No natural cover for Ward at LB; Clark can count himself a bit unlucky. The way it looks, it's between Foley, Fahey and McCarthy for the last two places in the 23-man squad, if there are no injuries in May - everyone else seems nailed on.
McClean was never going to leapfrog Hunt or Coleman for a wing spot in a 24-man squad, but perhaps Trap could have named a larger squad, or at least included him on a stand-by list as some acknowledgement of his form. Just gives more ammo for the critics.
You should pick your inform players as well as your first Eleven - McClean should be in ahead of Hunt or Coleman on current form alone never mind ability. Duff and McGeady you cant argue with they are first choice. After them then its McClean every day of the week for me. Hopefully he's on the reserve list and will be called up over the next couple of days.
Happy with the squad myself.
Credit to Trap for limiting the squad to 24 men, because that way he's being honest with those who are not in his plans.
Definitely looks like one of Foley/Gibson/McCarthy/Fahey who will miss the cut.
If it was up to me, I'd probably not bring McCarthy. Hard to know what Trap will do. I think he'll pick both Foley and Fahey because they offer decent versatility. A lot depends on Gibson's performances between now and the end of the season, because before he moved to Everton, I was convinced he would not be in the squad. So it will probably come down to a toss up between Gibson and McCarthy, unless there are injuries.
Touch wood there won't be any injuries between now and the end of the season... we've been so lucky up until now!
As well as McClean theres no Marc Wilson either? I thought he would be an obvious choice as back up LB and he can play RB and CM also, Obviously his AWOL last year has not been forgotten by Trap!
I reckon Gibsons on the plane. Id imagine it's one of Fahey/McCarthy/Coleman/Foley to miss out. One of Foley or Coleman most likely to be disappointed for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by noddy102
I can't see Trap going to EURO 2012 without 4 wingers.Quote:
Originally Posted by backtowalsall
Coleman being the 4th along with McGeady, Duff and Hunt.
I agree but I think he looks upon McCarthy and Fahey as wingers.
Possibly means Foley should be favourite to be disappointed though.
Unfortunately though, there is the strong possibility the decision will be made for Trap. Someone is probably likely to miss out through injury.
A better question might be who is likely to be the 25th man if 2 miss out. I would suspect Best comes in if we lose any of the forwards, McClean possibly in midfield, and probably McShane in defence (lets hope that doesn't happen)
We can debate all about how McClean, Pilkington, Clark and Hoolohan should be in the squad but suppose we all knew the chances of an uncapped player making the breakthrough before the Euros was unlikely. Whatever about the merits of McClean, Im really disappointed that Clark isnt in, he is playing well this year and is versatile which would prove very useful. Think he probably should be in ahead of O'Dea.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_denilson
So one from that squad wont make the finals, who is it likely to be? Gonna be harsh. O'Dea and Cox are the two obvious candidates to my mind.
To my mind that's incredibly harsh after their respective performances against Russia and Armenia. Surely what they have done in green in qualifying has to count for more than their current role with their employersQuote:
Originally Posted by elroy
I think Foley is the most likely. Kelly provides cover at right full, and O'Shea can play left full if anything happens to Ward.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
I think O'Dea is a certainty to travel, as is Gibson. Foley, Fahey and McCarthy are the 3 under most pressure imho, but I think there's every chance at least one player will be injured.
Now we have a squad where Maclean, Hoolahan, Kenny, Reid (retired), Pilkington, Tierney, Clark and Wilson - all Premiership regulars and solid performers aren't going to make it. Shane Duffy too (not a regular obviously). Not long ago players at Rotherham (Alan Lee - was he at Rotherham when capped) were getting caps under Kerr and some here were furious that Lee Trundle wasn't getting capped.
To be fair, our choices up front at the time were Robbie and Clinton, with either David Connolly or Gary Doherty coming off the bench. Trundle was playing well and scoring regularly, albeit at a lower level, and had made it clear he wanted to play for Ireland. Kerr watched him a few times, but he never got the call up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
There are only 7 backs in this squad if you count Foley. If he's culled, someone would have to take his place.
In order of seniority, McCarthy would be the first to get the chop, but he's been playing well since we qualified and he should be ahead of Foley for a midfield spot. As long as Fahey is fit I think McCarthy will find it hard to take his place.
Good to see everyone involved at least. If only we had more goalscorers.....(JMcC)
Code:Given Starts
Forde Starts
Westwood Bench Unused
Kelly Starts
O'Shea Starts
St LedgerStarts
O'Dea Starts
Foley Starts
Dunne Starts
Ward Starts
Gibson Starts
Whelan Starts
Duff Starts
McCarthy Starts
Andrews Bench Goal
Hunt Bench Unused
Fahey Postponed
Coleman Injured
McGeady Injured
Walters Starts
Doyle Starts
Keane Starts
Cox Bench
Long Bench Unused
Irish Times reporting that Shane Duffy has been called into the squad to replace Dunne
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...311721954.html