Trap is naming the squad Friday, quite early isn't it? I suppose it gives the lads ample chance to pull out properly.
Trap is naming the squad Friday, quite early isn't it? I suppose it gives the lads ample chance to pull out properly.
There's a rhythm to Trap's method. However, will he be coy to us or interruptus with his thoughts on McCarthy and co.? I confidently predict a total abstinence from Anthony Stokes.Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Shouldn't be hard. Don't think there's 12 steps for that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sullivinho
I think Trap's squad announcements for lesser games sometimes occur whenever he's handily in the country. FAI AGM this Saturday, so two birds with one stone.Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Plus, as you say, plenty of time so players can get their stories straight. Imagine there could be a lot of withdrawals due to pre-season/imminent EPL kick-off.
Yeah it will be funny to see who tries to get out of this one and what the "reason" is.
He named his squad for Argentina (11/8/10) on the 27/7/10, so he's naming it a good 11 days earlier this year if theworm is correct(probably is).
The danger is, is that it gives managers and players plenty of opportunity to get a way out of it.
Its not ideal for either, for players to miss at least two full days training on the week before the league starts. Especially with the number of our players likely to be at new clubs by then, and trying to get into the starting eleven.
He named a 28 man squad last year. Probably a similiar number Friday.
Will any new faces get a call up for this match I wonder? Anthony Gerrard seems to have done well in defence for Hull last season was apparently voted their player of the season by the fans, maybe even Barry Maguire? doubt hes been cleared to play for Ireland yet though.
Or maybe that Chambers lad at Forest, but I have a feeling we could be dealing more with who hasnt been included after the no shows last time. A few new faces would make it interesting though.Quote:
Originally Posted by SolitudeRed
From Ciaran O'Raghallaigh on Twitter:
"Expect a pleasant surprise from today's Ireland squad announcement.... #fai"
Hmmm. Player or something else?
No, Steve Staunton in coaching role:oQuote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
Andy Reid !!! Stephen Ireland!!!! David Connolly?Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
My money's on Messi discovering his granny's maiden name is O'Shaughnessy and he wants to invoke a recent FIFA ruling that states "Messi can do whatever the hell he wants"
No way man, that's crazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
It's obviously about UEFA deciding the Hand Of Henry should be evened up by granting Ireland automatic passage to next year's Euro's.
Andy Reid would be certainly a pleasant surprise.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
Ireland wouldn't.
Connolly would be an unbelievable surprise.
So out, of those three I think Reid is most likely.
Can\t think of any newbies unless it's someone we didn't know had declared
Follow up from O'Raghallaigh
"1PM embargo (of sorts) on squad news. Let's say Trap is being quite the catholic. *might be more interesting to journos than fans..."
Think that's forgiveness for the last squad's no shows then?
Yup. From Dan McDonnell:
"James McCarthy, Marc Wilson, Darron Gibson included in Ireland squad for Croatia game. No place for Anthony Stokes."
"Leon Best/Caleb Folan also excluded. Keane/Doyle/Walters/Long/Cox/Keogh are the strikers."
Any update at press conference on Ferguson
By sat link from the Amalfi coast, Manuela to read out the squad list while wearing her favourite swimming cossie?Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
Over to you lads.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
I doubt we'll ever see Stokes named in another Trap squad.
Feel a tiny bit sorry for Stokes. At least he was more honest htan the others and didn't invent some phony injury
I mean I don't feel too sorry for him but it seems he's been punished for pulling out and other lads haven't been