Republic of Ireland V Nigeria - Friday, 29th May 2009 - Friendly - Craven Cottage

[Wexford Delboy]

I think this is reasonably close, althou Im not sure about Nolan or Foley, I think McShane will start somewhere and probably Kilbane too.

Fai website mention trap using a back four of foley st ledger dunne and nolan in a training game so it might just happen

[irishfan86]

Really? I was sure I read in the paper yesterday (or was it today?) that he had intended Kiely to start. TBH i'd rather Kiely get the start, he needs the game time with the players in front of him, if Given gets a knock in this campaign we'll need Kiely's experience and not Westwood's potential. Plenty of time to blood a third choice keeper, but wouldn't like to do it now especially when Given has a knock, no matter how minor it is.

You can see the article in the FAI newsfeed:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/fai-international

[elroy]

Game is only on Setanta Sports 1
with highlights later on Setanta Ireland.

Nowt on RTE/TV3.

[tetsujin1979]

list of streams will be here - http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?ma...13&part=sports - from tomorrow afternoon

[EastTerracer]

The game tomorrow is live on Setanta-i (formerly knows as Sellotanta Broadband) in the US (and presumably Canada). I bet we still get Paul Dempsey and Fat Pat though - they should let the Apres Match lads present it instead!

[irishultra]

Stupid Setanta Sports 1. Stupid Eurovox.!!!!

[Drumcondra 69er]

Anyone on the 11.30 Gatwick flight tomorrow? Beers in the airport at 10.30 to kick off my stag!! Could be a long weekend.......

[elroy]

Stupid Setanta Sports 1. Stupid Eurovox.!!!!

I feel your pain.

[geysir]

Really? I was sure I read in the paper yesterday (or was it today?) that he had intended Kiely to start. TBH i'd rather Kiely get the start, he needs the game time with the players in front of him, if Given gets a knock in this campaign we'll need Kiely's experience and not Westwood's potential. Plenty of time to blood a third choice keeper, but wouldn't like to do it now especially when Given has a knock, no matter how minor it is.

As long as Kiely has been training with his club I don't think he needs a game for Ireland (unless its for services rendered) to be more in shape to deputise in case Shay gets injured.
He has entered the goalkeeping vintage dimension, relaxed, confident and agile. He would be 100% ready to be called upon anytime to replace Shay.

[paul_oshea]

agile? he is 37 nearly 38!!

[richieos]

agile? he is 37 nearly 38!!

which is a surprisingly solid age for a goalkeeper, many goalkeepers have their best spells at this age e.g. david james and nigel martyn

[Greenforever]

Anyone on the 11.30 Gatwick flight tomorrow? Beers in the airport at 10.30 to kick off my stag!! Could be a long weekend.......

Neil McD, and a few others, myself and a mate on that flight, will be at airport for 930 in case of queues in the bar staying in Putney

[Junior]

Match tickets available on the gate tomorrow night.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Neil McD, and a few others, myself and a mate on that flight, will be at airport for 930 in case of queues in the bar staying in Putney

Will keep our eyes peeled in the airport bar by the departure gates so!

I've been told we'll be meeting some of the 2g London crew in The Dukes Head in Putney actually so will be around there pre match as well.

Staying in Camden though for the weekend so will be heading there from the ariport.....

[Closed Account]

Starting XI confirmed:

Republic of Ireland:
Given,
Foley,
Dunne,
St Ledger,
Nolan,
Lawrence,
Miller,
Andrews,
Duff(or McGeady)
Keane,
Best.

Source: Setanta

Duff/McGeady may not be decided yet:
Damien Duff (Newcastle United) and Aiden McGeady (Celtic) will share responsibilities for one of the wing positions with each of them playing half a game. The manager said he had yet to decide which of the two will start.

http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=4320

[paul_oshea]

id love to know what miller does in training?!

[rambler14]

Starting XI confirmed:

Republic of Ireland:
Given,
Foley,
Dunne,
St Ledger,
Nolan,
Lawrence,
Miller,
Andrews,
Duff(or McGeady)
Keane,
Best.

Source: Setanta


http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=4320

So much for all the bullsh!t flying around here during the last few days!

[elroy]

I dont really see the benefit of playing Given here and really think Westwood and Kiely getting a half each wouldve been the sensible thing to do. Happy otherwise with the exception of Miller obviously.

[eirebhoy]

5 debuts in the one game and 3 of those in defense. Wouldn't expect that from Trap. Makes it a very interesting match.

[geysir]

Looks like Trap is giving serious thought to which players will be our Full Backs.
McShane will not see the FB position again.

Is KK's reign under some threat?