That's my understanding of it....Originally Posted by Poor Student
The thought of McShane playing in Macedonia would nearly make me want to cancel my trip....
I wish!
That's my understanding of it....
The thought of McShane playing in Macedonia would nearly make me want to cancel my trip....
I think this game might well end up saving this tournament. Am looking forward to it, I hope a good crowd will turn up as well. I think they will be a reasonable test for us, considering that on the basis of the last campaign they are on a par or slightly better than Macedonia. They are in good form and scoring well so think it should be a good match. Would like to see a strong performance from us that will give us confidence going into next weekend.
McShane at RB is not good imo, even the other night against NI he looked dodge. Would much sooner have Foley there. Also thought Delaney at CB would be also worth another look - particularly as Sledge remains very doubtful for next weekend. Good to see Ward retain his place, although Kilbane is probably going to come into that position when he joins up with the squad.
Thats a decent line-up for Scotland. They are well experienced in playing a 4-5-1 and getting up to support Miller who can play up front alone and chase lost causes all day. It also nullifies the uselessness of Scott Brown who is hopeless at CM in a 4 but can do a bit of damage in a 5 man MF with his brainless, undisciplined running. Will be interesting to see how Forrest fares. A young, very direct traditional winger. Knock it past his man, pace, cross. Also has a decent shot on him. Naismith I don't rate but he is infuriatingly effective for Rangers though his diving shouldn't count at neutral international level. Can pop up with the odd goal though in support of Miller. I think Adam is a wee bit overrated in England. 14mil bid in Jan by Liverpool?? Thats laughable really. He is always looking for the champagne ball but against our makeshift CB's one or two decent through balls to Miller might come off. He's admittedly deadly from set pieces. Robson also has a decent left peg but is a bit of a camel really. Will get stuck in, 110% etc etc. No threat from a pure footballing perspective though. Their back four isnt great. Know nothing about Cox so if it clicks with Robbie we could see a few goals in this game.
Heading out to the pub now, Ireland top on, will have to brave the whinging oul Leithers. Hopefully stuff them 3-0!
The dude abides....
This could be a great game. Two evenly matched teams and a big crowd. 2-1 Ireland.
What kind of crowd are we looking at?
15,000? I'd guess from TV
Anyone have a link to the match?
http://nwxyz.blogspot.com/
You're a gent, cheers.
That link was the one I mentioned in the CC thread used for the Wales game 2 days ago.
Thanks for the reminder.
Kenny Miller playing for Alba. He is one ugly fecker.
Last edited by ArdeeBhoy; 29/05/2011 at 5:35 PM.
Come on you boys in black?
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Not a bad effort from Adam going just over the bar. O'Dea badly caught for pace in the lead-up to that.
Better link here
Keano!!! How about McShane there too
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Brilliant goal for Robbie and superb play from McShane.
Great goal for Robbie after some mesmerising stuff from McShane, of all people. Really drilled it. Keeper should have done better. McShane showed a flashy back-flick earlier as well; luxury player.
Bang, cracker. Keeper maybe should of saved it.
Terrible defending. Will there be a home coming in Phoenix Park tomorrow to celebrate our glorious triumph?
At least both teams seem interested.
Should have gone straight to this Final. Between the two 'best' teams. Out of an awful 4 teams....
And nice stuff by McShane, like Kilbane, useless at full-back, but useful in midfield?
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