Ireland vs Georgia pre-match

**bwagner** · 10/02/2009, 11:22 AM

A draw would be a real blow to moral and give Bulgaria an extra bit of purpose!

**irishfan86** · 10/02/2009, 11:32 AM

I've put a few bucks down on 2-0 Ireland.

**fergalr** · 10/02/2009, 12:46 PM

This has 1-0 written all over it.

**Noelys Guitar** · 10/02/2009, 1:02 PM

Originally Posted by Crosby87

I wishdraw my post and apologize. BOTH the RTE and Elevenaside changed their respective websites comments in the last hour or so.
Apologies.........
On a lighter side, I was just able to get on "Fox Football Fone In" but they forbade me from discussing this matter and made me ask a Beckham question. I could hardly come up with one so i stammered about serie A and the MLS. I am going to bed before I do anymore harm.

Did you get that English ****? I called the show two weeks ago and wanted to discuss Ireland's chances of qualifying. "No chance mate. Ask a question about Beck's" It must be policy. No Paddies need apply unless you want to discuss a brand of German beer.

**Razors left peg** · 10/02/2009, 1:12 PM

If we arent able to beat Georgia at home we have no business going to a world cup. Im not saying it will be easy by any means but I do expect a win

**lionelhutz** · 10/02/2009, 1:20 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

Why do people say he'll play Andrews instead of Gibson? Is Gibson injured? Trapp doesn't change. Gibson will play unless he's injured.

The only game Gibson started was the Cyprus game where the midfield was overrun and unable to keep the ball. I think Trap recognised that and will play Andrews tomorrow night instead of Gibson.

**Noelys Guitar** · 10/02/2009, 1:24 PM

Duff has been creating 3 to 4 excellent chances a game for Newcastle recently. He created 3 good chances for himself against Poland. I expect that to continue tomorrow night. 2-0 Ireland.

**SkStu** · 10/02/2009, 1:42 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Is that just a hunch ya? Cause you can't possibly be basing it on his past performances and strike rate. Plus his shooting is awful, he can barely lift the ball off the ground and gets no power in his shots.

I'll go with 2-0 to Eire, Doyle and Noel Hunt as a sub late in the game.

sorry, i should have explained - that prediction was based on the well known and respected mathematical equation - "its gotta happen sometime"

**tetsujin1979** · 10/02/2009, 1:50 PM

I actually think both McGeady and Duff have been magnificent under Trapattoni, McGeady has definitely improved his shooting and crossing and is unlucky to not have 2 goals so far in this campaign

**Torn-Ado** · 10/02/2009, 1:54 PM

Ireland will come out all guns blazing, score an early goal, take the foot off the pedal and let Georgia get back in the game.

1-0 or 1-1.

**TheBoss** · 10/02/2009, 2:05 PM

Republic of Ireland team v Georgia (provisional):

Shay Given - Manchester City
Paul McShane – Sunderland (subject to fitness)
John O'Shea - Manchester United
Richard Dunne - Manchester City
Kevin Kilbane - Hull City
Aiden McGeady - Glasgow Celtic
Glenn Whelan - Stoke City
Keith Andrews - Blackburn Rovers
Damien Duff - Newcastle United
Kevin Doyle - Reading
Robbie Keane – Tottenham Hotspurs

**Razors left peg** · 10/02/2009, 2:12 PM

Originally Posted by TheBoss

Republic of Ireland team v Georgia (provisional):

Shay Given - Manchester City
Paul McShane – Sunderland (subject to fitness)
John O'Shea - Manchester United
Richard Dunne - Manchester City
Kevin Kilbane - Hull City
Aiden McGeady - Glasgow Celtic
Glenn Whelan - Stoke City
Keith Andrews - Blackburn Rovers
Damien Duff - Newcastle United
Kevin Doyle - Reading
Robbie Keane – Tottenham Hotspurs

That official or what u think?

**Closed Account** · 10/02/2009, 2:25 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

That official or what u think?

Its on FAI Website

**Pike B** · 10/02/2009, 2:30 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

I actually think both McGeady and Duff have been magnificent under Trapattoni, McGeady has definitely improved his shooting and crossing and is unlucky to not have 2 goals so far in this campaign

I am astonished with this. I've watched all our qualifiers, and thought Mc Geady was, to be kind, crap. As did several other people with whom I spoke about those games.
I know your a clever guy and enjoy your posts, but I had to respond to this one. It's shocking.

**Razors left peg** · 10/02/2009, 2:37 PM

Originally Posted by Pike B

I am astonished with this. I've watched all our qualifiers, and thought Mc Geady was, to be kind, crap. As did several other people with whom I spoke about those games.
I know your a clever guy and enjoy your posts, but I had to respond to this one. It's shocking.

I agree with Tets on this one

**paulie_walnuts** · 10/02/2009, 2:41 PM

Magnificent is a bit strong I feel. They've been good, everyone has been good, solid etc. bar McShane at right back, IMO he doesn't look comfortable there.

**lionelhutz** · 10/02/2009, 2:42 PM

Originally Posted by TheBoss

Republic of Ireland team v Georgia (provisional):

Shay Given - Manchester City
Paul McShane – Sunderland (subject to fitness)
John O'Shea - Manchester United
Richard Dunne - Manchester City
Kevin Kilbane - Hull City
Aiden McGeady - Glasgow Celtic
Glenn Whelan - Stoke City
Keith Andrews - Blackburn Rovers
Damien Duff - Newcastle United
Kevin Doyle - Reading
Robbie Keane – Tottenham Hotspurs

I'm delighted with this team. The fact Andrews has been picked ahead of Gibson fills me with confidence that we'll win. It gives us more a more attacking look in midfield and I think Andrews could score tomorrow night.

**Ordinary Fan** · 10/02/2009, 2:45 PM

I think it will be 2-1 with us leading 2-0 and then conceeding 1 in the 85th minute so it will be a nerve racking final 9 minutes as we creep into our shell and give the ball away as often as possible.
I would like Andrews and Kelly to start but it most likly Mc Shane and Gibson.

Keane will score and Whealen.

**paulie_walnuts** · 10/02/2009, 2:46 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

If we arent able to beat Georgia at home we have no business going to a world cup. Im not saying it will be easy by any means but I do expect a win

Agree 100%.

These are the 'bread and butter' games. The home games that you get points up on the board from. Drop points in this one and we shoot ourselves in the foot. I'm confident. Why wouldn't we be confident? We've had a steady yet unspectacular start to the campaign. The Poland game was bad but I think by now we all know that we are a different prospect in competitive games. A narrow win will do for me. A win is a win, we need to keep this gap from Bulgaria and keep the pressure on the Italians.

**Stuttgart88** · 10/02/2009, 2:47 PM

I'd prefer to see Kelly at RB but otherwise I'm happy with that.

A lot will depend on central midfield being competitive and staying disciplined and the 2 wide players bringing their A game to the occasion. I really hope Andrews impresses as it'll plug one of the glaring gaps in the team.

I think we'll play well in patches and have at least one period in each half where we concede the initiative for too long, but I think we'll get the win - I'll go for a 2-0 win that'll have us saying job done but plenty to improve on.