Fenlon names the u-23 squad today and I presume it thats when the senior squad list will be released to the press.
Anyone know when this will be announced?
Fenlon names the u-23 squad today and I presume it thats when the senior squad list will be released to the press.
Thanks, will keep an eye out. With a few injuries we might get a few 'surprise' inclusions...
Delap? McCann? McCarthy?
Delap might be a good bet actually, with Finnan, S. Reid, and possibly Kelly and Miller out... his versatility and good form might get him a call.
Ah I like Miller, but I hope Andy gets a shot at the position. We're at home, against a team we should be able to outgun in midfield... he should be given the chance to impress.
Well they named the U23's... but still no sign of the senior squad. I guess he's taking an extra few days, seeing as we're not playing until Wed. But I'd have liked to see the squad together for those few days and keep building the understanding. Especially with the injuries forcing a couple of changes in vital parts of the team.
I honestly think Fahey with the injuries to S.Reid and Liam Miller should be a shoe in for this squad. I'd personally prefer Garvan in because he's younger and style is very good but since he's in the u-21's we need a creative midfielder especially if something was to happen to andy reid.
Dunne will be in the squad according to Man City's website: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pa...newsid=6619918
No great shock there to be honestBlues skipper Richard Dunne will face Cypriot opposition for the second time within a couple of weeks when Ireland take on Cyprus at Croke Park on October 15th
Squad is being named tomorrow as it was always going to be named.
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Eire I think ha ha !!!
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Steven Ireland's gonna be a surprise inclusion in the squad!!!!
I can feel it in me waters!!!
Irish Times confirms what we've been fearing: Steven Reid almost certainly out, Finnan definitely out. Miller a major doubt (thank God).
I'd go for McShane at RB with some reservations. Steven Reid's replacement is less obvious. Andy Reid may get his chance. O'Brien or Garvan would be more of a like-for-like replacement though.
I think its either 2pm or 3pm
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http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...l-1491633.html
I would have Joey O Brien and right back and Andy Reid in centre midfield. Little fuss and both players playing in positions that they are comfortable O Brian had an nightmare against Cyprus in central midfield the last time and I would not have him there with Whelan. We need somebody brave in midfield who is prepared to show the moral courage (I sound like Johnny Giles here) to get on the ball and dictate the play. Andy Reid would do that, and Joey O Brien would have the pace and the physical strength and height to play as full back. We would have a fine big back line of O Brien, O Shea, Dunne and Kilbane. Duff coming in for Hunt and that would be my team.
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What about Whelans fitness levels?? Hasn't been in Stokes team... t.g. it's only Cyprus at home, not Italy away!!
I agree with you Neil but doubt that O'Brien will leap ahead of McShane in Trap's pecking order. O'Brien for me has more guile than McShane, but at least McShane is getting playing time with a team on the up. Andy Reid covered a lot of ground (no pun intended) for Sunderland against Arsenal. His passing was a bit off (weather maybe?) but he tracked back and really got stuck in. Against quality opposition he looked as good as anything Arsenal had in midfield. I have no doubts about playing Reid alongside Whelan against Cyprus.
Duff and Joe Murphy in. S Reid, S Kelly and Finnan out. Breaking news on rte.....
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