Don't think there's a thread on this fixture yet.
Our squad is to be announced today in Trap's absence (due to the death of his sister). Anyone know at what time the announcement is to be made?
Don't think there's a thread on this fixture yet.
Our squad is to be announced today in Trap's absence (due to the death of his sister). Anyone know at what time the announcement is to be made?
it's usually around lunchtime, should be soon
The Examiner reports that 'Keith Andrews has been ruled out of Ireland’s friendly against Poland, increasing the prospect of a debut call-up for midfielder Jeff Hendrick.
Andrews suffered a thigh strain during Bolton Wanderers’ scoreless draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday, forcing him to be substituted 14 minutes from time.'
squad announced: https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status...67805892501504
and https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status...68427974889473Quote:
Squad v Poland on Feb 6 has been named:Westwood,Forde,Henderson, O'Shea,Clark,O'Dea,McShane,Coleman,Keogh,Cunningha m,Ward,Pilkington,MORE...
Call ups for Anthony Pilkington, Conor Sammon, Richard Keogh and Jeff HendrickQuote:
Squad v Poland CONTD-McClean, Brady, Mcgeady, Whelan, McCarthy, Hendrick, Meyler, Hoolahan, Cox, Long, Walters, Sammon, Keogh, Doyle #COYBIG
Greg Cunningham back in the squad too
No Alex Pearce? I suppose he had his turn in the last friendly and Keogh seems to be doing well....but he is playing well for Reading at the minute by the looks of things.
Fair play tets, whats this keogh guy like, i see he got good reviews for coventry.
Surprised at O'Dea's call up to be honest. No Stephen Kelly either
Dunne on standby, pending an evaluation
Must be really good so, considering he captains DerbyQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Yep, i know that, but he got player of the year 2 seasons in a row for coventry. I'm not sure what your point was - ah i do. present instead of past tense!Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
I've a friend who's a DCFC season ticket holder. Says Keogh is a solid, honest pro sort of a player. I saw their derby match against Forest on Saturday and Hendrick was outstanding in the second half.
23 outfield player in that squad,
the 3 extras, Sammon, Keogh and Hendrick?
Cunningham's getting closer.
No Shay Given - probably his mooted return was mostly fabricated by idle minds.
Nope, he's agreed to return for the competitive games only, leaving the understudies to get experience in the friendlies. Those caps arent worth the.......;)Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
there ya go, I could almost hear the gears grinding into action. Supposed to be a solid pro, don't see him unseating any of the established centre halves, but a worthy squad player.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Trapattoni goes to see Norwich and calls up Hoolahan, goes to Derby and calls up Hendrick, Sammon and Keogh
So are you saying if he went to more games, like we all had been saying originally, then he would have called up more players ;) ?
Anyway good to see so many fresh faces and that new players are being called up.
By the sounds of it I don't think we learn much from having keogh in there, but that might have been said about SSL before he was called up and he has done a good job for Ireland since being called up.
I have to say I'm quite pleased with this announcement. Hope he brings them through for the competitive game squads. Surprised by Pearces absence.
Mon the Sammo! Brilliant stuff.
I think it's safe to say one or two would have been in the squad a little earlier.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Pleasing to see so many new faces. Might Enda Stevens have warranted a place?
Precisely my thoughts.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Thought Joey O'Brien would get a look in.
I'm a big Enda fan but I don't really see what he's done to warrant a place, especially considering Joey O'Brien has been oddly overlooked. Stephen Kelly's absence is also disappointing. Good to see Hendrick and Pilkington in particular in the squad. Not sure why Sammon is in.
Looking at the squad. Our options at RB seem to be Coleman, O'Shea & McShane.
has Kelly been omitted because of the tantrum he threw in the Faroes?
No O'Brien seems bizarre. Ive seen a good bit of W Ham this year and have thought he has looked one of their better players.
Republic of Ireland squad to face Poland: Westwood, Forde, Henderson; O'Shea, Clark, O'Dea, Dunne (standby), McShane, Coleman, R Keogh, Cunningham, Ward; Pilkington, McClean, Brady, McGeady, Whelan, McCarthy, Hendrick, Meyler, Hoolahan; Cox, Long, Walters, Sammon, A Keogh, Doyle.
Will be interesting to see how many withdrawals we will have for this squad? For the first time in a long time, it may prove difficult to guess our XI for the competitive game against Sweden.
Kelly's simply been given a break, along with Robbie: http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich...quad_1_1801453
Quote:
Trapattoni said: “I have decided to use this friendly game as an opportunity to work with younger players to see their potential. As a result, I have given senior players like Robbie Keane and Stephen Kelly a break for this fixture.
I assume he'll be added once a few players pull out, which makes his omission seem a bit pointless.Quote:
Originally Posted by elroy
He didn't go to watch West Ham ; )Quote:
Originally Posted by JGKyne
When I saw three Derby players were called in I presumed one of them was Mark O'Brien and I was delighted. Not to be though. Anyone know anything of this Keogh character?? I've seen glimpses of Hendrick, looks promising and scored a cracker two wks ago (prob deserves a call up for that goal alone!) but not sure if he's international class. Sammon certainly ain't international class I'm afraid. Trap continues to play us for fools. He goes to a Derby County game and subsequently calls up 3 Derby players. Ridiculous stuff. It's a real cry of "Look at me Irish public, I am going to games, unearthing hidden diamonds and giving new players chances!!!" Gotta admire Trap, some rascal!!!
Why is O'Brien international class but not Hendrick?
Joe Mason would be a better bet than Sammon for me. Nice to see Sammon there all the same as an ex LOI guy.Paul Green, anyone? (ducks for cover !!)
I don't get that one either. Baldy equality? Pun sensitivity?Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
I'll just assume Alex Pearce's paperwork was shot down over Switzerland and has yet to be resubmitted.
Nah, can't be pun sensitivity otherwise Mark Bunn would be in. Must be bald equality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sullivinho
Agree surely Pearce is well worth a place - lots of interest in him from other clubs also underpins his recent form.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
I would suggest that's also got to do with his contract negotiations...Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Yeah, maybe Shay has sincerely agreed to make himself available but Trap isn't forthcoming, is he?Quote:
Originally Posted by Junior
For the first time in decades, Shay isn't calling the shots about his place in the team, therefore Shay agreeing to return for competitive games, doesn't mean that Trap agrees to select him.
I'd say it's more a 'don't call us, we'll call you, if we need you'.
From what Trap has said, Given has made himself available but he's actively looking at alternative options:Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
“It’s similar to the way I would have explained it to Robbie Keane, that there’s an evolution in the squad and it’s important for us to keep bringing players through. I explained it to Shay that I needed to use this match to give the players that I have more experience. When Shay spoke to us on the phone he said to us that if we did need him that he’s be there. That shows a great pride in the jersey, a great professionalism, it what characterises Shay as a player and we have a great deal of respect for him. We will continue to follow him as a player.”
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...329137943.html
The only disappointments for me would be Pearce and especially Joey O'Brien. I think Hendrick could be a top player for us. It's good experience for him, even if Sweden and Austria is too soon for him. Keogh is an interesting addition and I suppose it's no harm having Sammon in the squad. Delighted to have Pilkington on board. This guy looks like a player.
Hopefully, we see Coleman, Hoolahan, Pilkington, McCarthy and Long start the game.
Hard to agree with that - the pride in the jersey has re-emerged now that he can't get a game at club level & Villa at that - if anything is shows a disrespect for the jersey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
You are assuming that Shay had lost his pride when he retired. I seriously doubt if there was 'a lack of pride' involved with the original decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddy Garcia
Shay, by making himself available if we need him, is not showing any disrespect.
That's the way it should be.
Seamus Coleman just gone off injured holding his thigh. Dead leg or quad injury, probably out of squad.