Republic of Ireland V Cyprus - Wednesday, 15th October 2008 - World Cup 2010 Q

[tetsujin1979]

I remember posting on a thread on this website a few months back (cant seem to find the thread now), but it was about potential up and coming Irish players playing in the English leagues.

I (as a big Man U fan) suggested that Darron Gibson (who was on loan at Wolves at the time) was indeed an International player in the making and I also suggested that he would be capped within the next 12months.

I was of course abused left, right and centre for suggesting same,

I have seen this lad play a good few times, and dare I say it, he reminds me of a Michael Carrick (tall, good engine and a fine passer of the ball (both long and short)).

I just hope it turns out well for him tonight, and I really hope he makes it at International level..........................Best of luck.

Ireland 2-0 Cyprus (Keane & Doyle)

One quick search later: http://foot.ie/showthread.php?p=8594...son#post859489

The national team wont be too bad when they have a full squad to pick from, with Duff & Reid now back from injury, along with Morrisson in fine form for CPalace.

One I'd like to mention is Darron Gibson of Man Utd (currently on loan at Wolves) what a talent, and a good midfielder.

[Closed Account]

One I'd like to mention is Darron Gibson of Man Utd (currently on loan at Wolves) what a talent, and a good midfielder.

Think he means this one

[Duggie]

i find the defendant not guilty - ur free to go....

[geysir]

He said he was abused left right and centre.
Stutts?

[NeilMcD]

Jesus if that is being abused, the word has been cheapened. In my day being abused was getting a hurl in the balls and a clatter across the head on a constant daily basis and that is not without the perverts getting involved. I was lucky as I was too ugly to be abused but come on, abused, now way were you abused (on this forum that is)

[tetsujin1979]

at worst, people disagreed that Gibson should have been called into the squad at the time.

[paul_oshea]

Jesus if that is being abused, the word has been cheapened. In my day being abused was getting a hurl in the balls and a clatter across the head on a constant daily basis and that is not without the perverts getting involved. I was lucky as I was too ugly to be abused but come on, abused, now way were you abused (on this forum that is)

you were just jealous you weren't Neil

[NeilMcD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyNHm...eature=related

[geysir]

He would not have survived a youngirish tirade.

The abuseometer has dropped a bit lately, hasn't it?

[paul_oshea]

the rantometer has gone down even further though I miss YI.

[paul_oshea]

Hey Neil Ive just seen a video of you in 10 years, btw is that a michael take the video below that following your look alike in 10 years? Btw I dont really think that video you posted is appropriate.

[gspain]

He said he was abused left right and centre.
Stutts?

Didn't see the "sorreeee I was wrongggg" on the Limerickman picking you up on the DG bit.

[Morbo]

I'm happy he is playing instead of Miller, its a gamble but its a gamble that is more likely to pay off than playing Miller, although it has to be a right kick in the nuts to A.Reid, seems Trap will never play him as a CM. I can see Trap's logic behind this, he is just trying to keep the same system and replace like for like and he probably considers replacing S.Reid with a similar(albeit inexperienced player) is less risky than replacing him with a very different player like Miller or A.Reid plus if we played A.Reid or Miller we might struggle physically and from corners with so many shortarses on the pitch

[geysir]

Didn't see the "sorreeee I was wrongggg" on the Limerickman picking you up on the DG bit.

Shock smiley here

DG = Darron Gibson?

What's the rest about?

I get it now but i never said I was right or he was wrong.
I wrote very politely
"Could it have been some other board?"

[cheifo]

My valuable contribution on Gibson is that I have not got a bloody clue how he will do.
Intrigued.

[thepiedpiper]

The 26 country representative team?

FFS you're having a laugh.

don't think it was a serious comment to be honest.

[Rambling Along]

4 reasons why Ireland struggled:

1. Paul McShane- Can't cross, can't pass and everytime a Cyprus player ran at him I was convinced he'd hack him down. Not even related to a footballer.

2. Glenn Whelan- Worst game in an Ireland shirt left Gibson with no support. Point proved with Whelan with his p!ss poor attempt at a first touch in the 90th minute in front of goal.

3. Aiden McGeady- Cross the ball for feck sake and stop trying to run through the man when you should go around him.

4. Trap's reluctancy to use his substitutes- Game was crying out for Stephen Hunt and Andy Reid.

A win's a win though!

[Maroon 7]

Thought central midfield was pretty poor. McShane caught out of position a couple of times.

Thought McGeady played fairly well to be honest. Constantly took on the Cypriots despite some loose crosses.

Keane quiet apart from the goal. Doyle excellent.

Dunne fantastic.

[sligoman]

Dunphy summed it up well after, if that was Staunton or Kerr they'd be getting a lot of 'welly' after that performance.

[theworm2345]

I was unable to watch the match (****ing Justin TV) but going on what the radio lads were saying if we play like this in Cyprus we're going to have deja vu