So does anyone know when the B Squad will be announced, or is the game not going a head now?
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So does anyone know when the B Squad will be announced, or is the game not going a head now?
Squad just announced: Taylor, Carroll, Capaldi, Hughes, McCartney....
:D
I'm sorry, I'm sorry ...I couldn't resist. The other thread's getting fairly intense. Thought I'd lighten the mood. Aplologies again.;)
:D Yet more excellence from the redoubtable Mr. Ritchie. :)
Squad being announced at 1pm tomorrow. Game is on Tuesday 20th at Airdrie.Quote:
Originally Posted by the doc
Any idea of who may be in?Quote:
Originally Posted by Superhoops
Not sure, dont forget the U21's are playing the same night in Athlone.Quote:
Originally Posted by the doc
Probably some EL players in the squad but maybe Cork lads wont be risked.
Can't see any of the senior squad included but the first name on the sheet will probably be Alan O'Brien ;)
What about:
Wayne Henderson
Barry Murphy
Ian Harte
Shane Long
Mark Yeates
Kevin Foley
Darren Potter
Martin Rowlands
Andy Keogh
Derek Geary
Alex Bruce
Joe O'Cearuill
Sean St.Ledger
Stephen Elliott
Jason Gavin
Eamon Zayed
Roy O'Donovan
Please God none of our lads will be called up to this joke match.
Everyone called last year's game against Scotland a joke match, then several players from that team went on to win senior international caps in the next 12 months.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamcarr
Could do with a game or two during that break imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamcarr
Hang on. What about about Lee Frecklington and Lewis Emanuel? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Superhoops
add that guy from Plymouth to that list....Chuck whatshisname?
Chuck him in the bin. Will be an interesting squad. Might see a few new faces.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba
Drogheda Duo Called up to “B” International Squad to Face Scotland
The pair have been rewarded for their part in helping Drogheda United clinch their first ever eircom League of Ireland title this season.
Also included in the squad are Birmingham City’s Colin Doyle and Ipswich Town defender, Alex Bruce who featured for the Republic of Ireland senior side for last summer’s trip to the USA where they played Ecuador and Bolivia.
“This upcoming B international friendly against Scotland is a considerable opportunity for every member of this 18-man squad. From our first “B” international last November, there are eight players who featured that night who received full senior international caps in both EURO 2008 qualification and international friendlies,” said Devlin.
Pat Devlin stated, “It is always a difficult task to narrow an international squad down to 18 as we have a big pool of talented players, moving forward, I think it is important that we continue working on extending the “B” International schedule because at senior international level, sometimes you do not get the opportunity to blood young players, we now have that chance to give vital experience to these lads.”
“There’s a good mix of players in the squad, we have players from the English Premier League and Championship, the Scottish Premier League and of course two from the eircom league of Ireland,” added Devlin.
“B” International Friendly
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
Tuesday, November 20th 2007
Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie
Kick-off: 7.45 pm
Republic of Ireland Squad
Colin Doyle - Birmingham City
Dan Connor - Drogheda United
Alex Bruce - Ipswich Town
Graham Gartland - Drogheda United
Kevin Foley - Wolves
Sean Dillon - Dundee United
Jim Goodwin - Scunthorpe
Michael Doyle - Coventry City
Jay Tabb - Coventry City
Glenn Whelan - Sheffield Wednesday
Wes Hoolahan - Blackpool
David Bell - Luton Town
Caleb Folan - Hull City
Roy O’ Donovan - Sunderland
Mark Yeates - Colchester
Noel Hunt - Dundee United
Jon Walters - Ipswich
Stephen Ward - Wolves
Strange squad, no left back and 6 strikers.
4 defenders? :confused:
Looks like Steve Staunton is now the manager of the B Squad.
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Originally Posted by eirebhoy
Alex Bruce - Ipswich Town
Graham Gartland - Drogheda United
Kevin Foley - Wolves
Sean Dillon - Dundee United
Jim Goodwin - Scunthorpe
Midfielders
Michael Doyle - Coventry City
Jay Tabb - Coventry City
Glenn Whelan - Sheffield Wednesday
Wes Hoolahan - Blackpool
David Bell - Luton Town (can play left black too)
Forwards
Caleb Folan - Hull City
Roy O’ Donovan - Sunderland
Mark Yeates - Colchester
Noel Hunt - Dundee United
Jon Walters - Ipswich
Stephen Ward - Wolves
Seems lopsided alright. No way is Dan Connor the best keeper in the league
Agreed, Typical token choice, I know lets take the league winners keeper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Ryan or either Murphy would have been ahead of him in my book
Yeah I know I am biased but Muphy at Bohs is fantastic and Rovers keeper and Pats Keeper are good too, All bettter than Connor.
Jim Goodwin's a midfielder.
He's played in defence as well though. Think he got a full cap under Mick in defence.Quote:
Originally Posted by eirebhoy
Yeates can play in midfield
Fair enough. I'd rather call up a defender that plays in defence for his club though. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
yeah on the wing mostly. Himself and hoolahan could be swapped easily enoughQuote:
Originally Posted by endabob1
Caleb Folan :rolleyes:
Strange to see Gartland in ahead of Gavin.
Whatever happened to younger Quinn brother at Sheffield United?
Heavy sprinkling of eL past & present
Team will probably be:
Doyle
Foley Gartland Bruce Dillon
O'Donovan Hoolohan Whelan Tabb
Hunt Ward
He's in the u21 team who play the night beforeQuote:
Originally Posted by pete
Is this game on tv? I was going to go up to it after the Wales game, but it's a bit of a trek to go alone. :(
hate to be the one to drag this up..
wheres the wanna be irish lad gone wats his name??? TRUNDLE :)
Perhaps Devlin/Givens decided he is too old to make an impact at international level. This would have been the perfect game to give him a try in.
I'd rate at least a half dozen of keepers in the league ahead of him.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilMcD
Whats wrong with having Folan in the squad. Id say he might start this game. Ward might swap with O'Donovan on your team he is playing alot on the wing these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
Can't understand why there is no place for Preston's Sean St Ledger who is in outstanding form right now.
Strange indeed, spoke to a coach in the game who told me, that Kerr had been keen to get him into the set up when he was in charge and that many in the game rate him as a better player than McShane and Bruce.
Could be a big loss if Ireland don't play him soon as he is also eligible to play for the Northies too
Ahead of Connor or MurphyQuote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
Ah Sean, don't be like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by the doc
Are you seriously considering throwing your dummy from the pram? ;)
I was thinking something similarly 'sinister' when reading the FAI press release under a headline of Two Drogheda Players.... but then no mention of their names in the written article.Quote:
Originally Posted by micls
Ou est Joey Gamble?
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Originally Posted by soccerc
Not that I'm pedantic.....but it's "spit dummy out" or "throw toys out of pram".....just thought you might like to know......:D
Ian Harte anyone?
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Originally Posted by soccerc
:) ?
http://www.pnefc.premiumtv.co.uk/pag...163874,00.html
Good to see Holohan & Dillon in the squad. Both playing very well this season for their clubs. There is a large element of youth in there, albeit anyone over 21, which is pleasing. Pity its across the pond as i'd think you'd get a decent crowd (provided its not played on a Tuesday nite when most football fans in the country have training with their own teams).
I seriously doubt that Ian Harte would want to turn up for a "nothing" game like this. The guy has 60ish caps so it would probably feel like an insult - rightly or wrongly - to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba