Kilbane's dedication to the cause

[smasher]

I'm sure all fans are pleased and respecful of Kilbane's determination to play for Ireland, despite his injury.

[lionelhutz]

Yes, yes we are. Thanks for starting a pointless new thread considering this sentiment has been expressed numerous times in other threads

[jbyrne]

Yes, yes we are. Thanks for starting a pointless new thread considering this sentiment has been expressed numerous times in other threads

is one supposed to trawl through all the other threads to see what has been discussed before before setting up a new thread?

[gspain]

Definitely. Well done true dedication to the cause. Hope it rubs off in areas close to Wigan as well.

[Pauro 76]

Well I havent come across this topic on any other threads anyway. Has an Irishman ever worn one of these masks in a game before, cant think of one anyway.

[drinkfeckarse]

Kilbane's commitment to the cause has never been in doubt. He'll always be remembered for it.

[davey]

I love him

[smasher]

Yes, yes we are. Thanks for starting a pointless new thread considering this sentiment has been expressed numerous times in other threads

Please inform me of any enlightening new threads initiated by your good self, assuming the capacity is there in the first place to undertake what may be an onerous undertaking.

[Wolfie]

Kilbane has shown undoubted committment over the years and has always given the preverbial 137%. He also appears an all-round good egg to boot.

It strikes me that people trip over themselves to rightly acknowledge attributes that should be the bare minimum we require. Commitment and effort.

Again - I'm not begrudging Kilbane the praise, it's just a further confirmation of how far we'd drifted from some of our previous teams ethos.

[lionelhutz]

Apologies lads, I meant to be sarcastic and humerous with that comment - obviously didn't work so well

I admire KK for always giving his utmost but as wolfie stated, this really should be a minimum requirement. Was never a fan of his in terms of ability but at least he doesn't hide in games when the going gets tough

[NeilMcD]

Well I havent come across this topic on any other threads anyway. Has an Irishman ever worn one of these masks in a game before, cant think of one anyway.

I know a few that should have.

[NeilMcD]

Apologies lads, I meant to be sarcastic and humerous with that comment - obviously didn't work so well

I admire KK for always giving his utmost but as wolfie stated, this really should be a minimum requirement. Was never a fan of his in terms of ability but at least he doesn't hide in games when the going gets tough

I think you mean to be ironic, sarcasm is when the intention is to mock or hurt or jest the other person.

[drummerboy]

Kevin Kilbane is a model pro. Can you imagine the impact a certain egg-headed boy wonder would have if he had Kevin’s dedication.

[carloz]

Certainly is a model Pro. I always gave him quite a bit of abuse in years gone by and questioned his inclusion many a time. I know wish we had 11 Kevin Kilbanes in our team. Its easy to forget at times that he has a daughter with downs syndrome. His committment is to be so commended. Thanks Kevin

[boovidge]

Its easy to forget at times that he has a daughter with downs syndrome.

isn't that Carsley?

[irishultra]

Is it true he has started every competitive match since 1999?

[Stuttgart88]

Carsley's son has DS too. I think Phil Neville has a kid with severe CP.

[gspain]

Kilbane has shown undoubted committment over the years and has always given the preverbial 137%. He also appears an all-round good egg to boot.

It strikes me that people trip over themselves to rightly acknowledge attributes that should be the bare minimum we require. Commitment and effort.

Again - I'm not begrudging Kilbane the praise, it's just a further confirmation of how far we'd drifted from some of our previous teams ethos.

Did we ever really have it from everyone?

Remember the much revered Davy Langan (and rightly so) well a few of his team-mates went missing when required as well. We've always had people prepared to die for the green jersey but there have been quite a few more whose commitment can be called into question at times.

[smasher]

Kilbane has shown undoubted committment over the years and has always given the preverbial 137%. He also appears an all-round good egg to boot.

It strikes me that people trip over themselves to rightly acknowledge attributes that should be the bare minimum we require. Commitment and effort.

Again - I'm not begrudging Kilbane the praise, it's just a further confirmation of how far we'd drifted from some of our previous teams ethos.

It's because Kilbane's committment is such a rarity that it should be highlighted and not taken for granted

[Wolfie]

Did we ever really have it from everyone?

Remember the much revered Davy Langan (and rightly so) well a few of his team-mates went missing when required as well. We've always had people prepared to die for the green jersey but there have been quite a few more whose commitment can be called into question at times.

Its just I can recall a time were we had a higher concentration of players that exhibited these qualities on a regular basis.

McCarthy, Moran, McGrath, Houghton, Townsend, Aldridge.............all of these players gave of their best.