Didn't see a thread for this.
Ronan Curtis called up, Stephen Ward and Caoimhin Kelleher out: http://www.extratime.ie/articles/216...-senior-squad/
Didn't see a thread for this.
Ronan Curtis called up, Stephen Ward and Caoimhin Kelleher out: http://www.extratime.ie/articles/216...-senior-squad/
Delighted to see Curtis called up. He's scoring. It might be League One and Under 21 levels that he's scoring at but he's scoring and it demonstrates a path to the senior squad. Also interesting to note that he's a homegrown player too. It will be interesting to see how two LOI alumni like him and Burke progress over the next couple of years.
Should we go back to the 3-5-2 approach in Poland? Or try to pack the midfield so we aren't overrun? Maybe something like this:
McDermott
Doherty Duffy Long Egan Stevens
Meyler Williams
Horgan
Burke/O'Brien
There's not much to choose between the front players. Robinson or Burke could slot in for Horgan behind the striker. I don't know much about Curtis or O'Brien but I'd suggest the paciest of the 3 should lead the line. I doubt Curtis will start in any case.
Rather than Egan, could we consider Coleman as part of a back 3 to afford Doherty the opportunity to play right wing back?
I would go with
----- ---------Randy
Coleman --- Duffy --Long ---- Stevens
Matt Doh.---Williams ---Meyler ---- Horgan---
---------- Robinson-O'Brien
McDermott
Doherty Long Egan Stevens
Horgan Meyler Williams O'Dowda
Burke Robinson
Interesting that everyone so far is in agreement that Jeff should be droppedQuote:
Originally Posted by TrapAPony
There's only 3 of us so far ! It's more in the interest of rotation / trying something different. I think 2 defensive midfielders in Meyler and Williams makes sense. I thought it was a bit crazy playing essentially no DMs against Wales - not unlike the 2nd half of the Denmark game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Is Ward out of the squad?
I’d imagine he is after that interview anyway if he wasn’t already
Yep, out with a foot injury I think it was. Both the Blackburn lads seem to be out too, I can't remember why though?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
I don't see anyone else kicking down the door to include Jeff. To be fair he is a good player, but he has been begging to be dropped for awhile nowQuote:
Originally Posted by zero
coleman ruled out with an ankle injury
Luckily two of the three teams submitted so far have called for him to be dropped, so presumably he's no loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbyrne
Hard to see how this is going to end well if Lewandowski is playing. It's all set up for a remarkable defensive performance and a draw. But recent results and performances don't really back that up unfortunately.
I think I'd take a respectable 3-1 now
Doubtful, but I hope Lewandowski plays.
He's in the squad and it'd be his 100th cap. I'd say he'd be well up for it
Watching on the laptop tognight, can anyone recommend a link/website?
skorlive.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Who does Matt Doherty have to sleep with to get a start in an Ireland shirt?
I’ve seen him wearing gloves playing for Wolves so I’m surprised he’s even made the squad to be honest
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm1EyWuWwAA6Bki.jpg
Don't see a Polish team yet.
Everyone talking about Ronan Curtis but how about Aiden O’Brien making his debut tonight. Fair play to him
Best of luck to him, for sure. He is struggling at Championship level though; not sure he's an immediate answer to our problems, but let's see.
I’m sure he’s not but admire his attitudeQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Sadly, that's probably our best chance of getting a result.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
They are trying to play on the deck....
Williams making a difference, can see him calling things and keeping Hendrick and O'Dowda in check. Apart from overplaying in a dangerous position and losing a man from a cross, it's been a largely positive start.
Markedly better in every respect than Thursday for sure.
Poland maybe starting to come into it now. (It may be just the recent pessimism that makes me think that rather than that they're just having a good spell)
30 minute possession stat.... Wait for it... Poland 49% Ireland 51%. Welll blow me down with a feather.
Should probably add that the Poles look like they're out for a Sunday stroll and are playing at a similar pace to the all priests over 75s.
It's encouragingly dull alright.
I can guess which side has an extra pair of gears
Poles picked it up a little in the last 15 or 20 before half time, but apart from a few crosses never really looked like getting into too many dangerous positions. We haven't really had a clear cut chance either.
It's a good advert for the Nations League actually
it's game like this that prompted the introduction of the nations league. no intensity. we could win or lose this by a goal or two and learn very little either way.
positives... o'brien is trying to put himself about. robinson looks a little better than the other night. stevens has been busy.
negatives... christie has been caught in possession 3 or 4 times. looks a bit hungover. MON clearly doesn't rate premier league regular matt doherty.
Williams a huge positive for me. An actual holding midfielder doing his jobQuote:
Originally Posted by zero
Attitude totally different. Randolph has thrown it out and passed It out more than in Last Ten games combined. Midfield including hendrick wanting It to feet from The centre halves .o brien holding up nicely fairly quick feet looking to link
Agree on Christie, looks a liability. Hard to know what Doherty has to do. Plays as wing back in the premier league every week but not good enough for O'Neill?
Two chances creatsd early in second half and third one we've scored!
Don't mind being wrong sometimes!Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Lovely goal too.
Fantastic goal.
Poland look like they are in a hurry to level it here,might leave a few gaps at the back..