Estonia V Ireland - Friday, 11th November 2011 - Euro 2012 Play Off 1st Leg

**French Toasht** · 13/10/2011, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Where'd you see that? Their FA website still has 11/12 November.

http://www.fai.ie/international/seni...-play-off.html

**pineapple stu** · 13/10/2011, 12:24 PM

I think they're jumping the gun there, or else it's just a typo. No confirmation anywhere else, including wiki and uefa.com.

**French Toasht** · 13/10/2011, 12:27 PM

Rte are going with the 11th too.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/...ofireland.html

**Noelys Guitar** · 13/10/2011, 12:27 PM

Irish Times reporting the first leg Friday the 11th

**DeLorean** · 13/10/2011, 12:28 PM

I think the reaction to Delaney is way over the top. Jesus like the man is having a bit of a laugh at something the guy next to him said. Nearly everybody has a little giggle when their tie is announced at every draw, whether it's good or bad. I'd certainly take no notice if it was his Estonian counterpart.

**pineapple stu** · 13/10/2011, 12:29 PM

Hm. Possibly all quoting the same FAI press release, but I'm getting onto shakier ground by the link!

**DeLorean** · 13/10/2011, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Sullivinho

Coincidentally enough, it might be Estonian legend Mart Poom..

Too right Sullivinho...it's uncanny...

**tetsujin1979** · 13/10/2011, 12:32 PM

keep checking uefa.com, sky sports, rte, fai, etc. can't believe the draw. If I made the draw, it wouldn't have come our better for us!
As for Estonia being happy they drew us, every team in the lower seeds was looking for us so it's to be expected

**Sullivinho** · 13/10/2011, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by DeLorean

Too right Sullivinho...it's uncanny...

An Estonian fan there in the background too. I wonder how many they'll be bringing to Dublin..

**iceman** · 13/10/2011, 1:04 PM

RTE News have confirmed it for Friday 11th.

**paul_oshea** · 13/10/2011, 1:30 PM

ive been informed its going to be absolutely freezing out there. Ive also been informed of something else which I would not like to disclose of right now.

**French Toasht** · 13/10/2011, 1:30 PM

The Estonian reaction:

http://translate.google.com/translat....postimees.ee/

It's google translated, so take it with a pinch of salt.

**pineapple stu** · 13/10/2011, 1:33 PM

Extra seats is still extra seats! Looks like they're upping capacity to 12,000. There'll presumably be massive interest in this game in Estonia.

**SwanVsDalton** · 13/10/2011, 1:34 PM

Originally Posted by French Toasht

The Estonian reaction:

http://translate.google.com/translat....postimees.ee/

It's google translated, so take it with a pinch of salt.

'Raffle move' should now be the official names of the play-off draw.

**thischarmingman** · 13/10/2011, 1:41 PM

Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

'Raffle move' should now be the official names of the play-off draw.

Used to play for Spurs didn't he?

**French Toasht** · 13/10/2011, 1:54 PM

Originally Posted by dantheman

God love them

Originally Posted by Upset OWC fan no 1
The nightmare scenario has happened

Not only have we f**ked up but we've handed qualification to the Republic on a plate!

Good luck Estonia but you haven't a hope.

Originally Posted by Upset OWC fan no 2
F*ck that. We've only ourselves to blame.

And anyone who doesn't think that having the Republic qualify for a tournament.....right now..isn't a bad thing for OWC, isn't looking at the big picture.

What a bunch of dicks we are, and what a disgrace those 2 performances against Estonia were. Look what we have done!!

Originally Posted by Upset OWC fan no 3
I agree with all that's been said re the Mexicans getting Estonia, but as it's a positives thread let's put some positive spin on it.
When, not if, the thieves qualify every half decent but non England squad English players who's granny has had a pint if Guinness will be jumping on the bandwagon. Should a couple of Kevin nolans etc come on board the chances of a young teenager from Derry ever making the Mexican team is greatly reduced thus perhaps swaying them back to the good side.

Any more of these? They are absolutely priceless.

**dantheman** · 13/10/2011, 1:57 PM

Originally Posted by French Toasht

Any more of these? They are absolutely priceless.

They haven't been this upset since Drumcree was cancelled

**Murfinator** · 13/10/2011, 2:09 PM

Originally Posted by French Toasht

Any more of these? They are absolutely priceless.

Who cares? Why even bother quoting those bitter, twisted pieces of garbage. All it highlights for me is how terrible the soccer supporters are up there compared to the rugby fans, some real gents support Ulster. Seem to be a pile of utter ****s who support NI soccer.

**Murfinator** · 13/10/2011, 2:12 PM

In retrospect looking at this group for the 2010 qualifiers, what a hellish group it was. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FI...3_UEFA_Group_5

All 6 of those teams were in a potential qualifying position into the last day. 1 is qualified and 3 are in the playoffs. Led to a lot of those teams being underrated and underseeded coming into this campaign as we found out with Armenia.