QuoteRegular media briefing from FAI starting soon.
Originally Posted by Irish_Praha
I knew that was coming from someone.
San Marino are going to be a handful as the group goes on." - Steve Staunton reacts to performance against San Marino.
Regular media briefing from FAI starting soon.
Seriously though if he is unavailable for whatever reason Reid should be called up as a replacement, even if it's just as back-up for Hunt or McGeady. Although I would have him ahead of Hunt.
This seems a bit weird, you would imagine if it were an injury that the initial reports would have said so. Hopefully not some bust up in the camp, last thing we need.
maybe at club level but not international. duff has been one of our best players recently. hunt is also playing at a lower level. big loss if out
Unless he needs specialist attention. He's not the type to get into a bust-up.
Just heard Tony O'Donoghue on RTÉ Radio 1. Can't remember exact phrase but said something like shocking scenes at Irish training. Sounds like it's not injury related. Sounds like a bust up to me.
****. disastrous if true. we'll get all the nasty comparisons with those lovely, sporting rugby types now. and the old chestnut: rugby, a thugs game played by gentleman, soccer, a gentlemans game played by thugs.... zzzzz....
oh no, this is not good. I wonder did Brady say something daft?
Did the Duffer pop accross to Sunderland to borrow Reid's guitar before flying to Dublin?
Newcastle United winger Damien Duff returned to England on Thursday, prompting widespread speculation that he will miss Saturday night’s World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.
Duff took no part in the Republic of Ireland squad training session at Malahide in Dublin this morning.
Instead, it is believed that the 30-year-old has returned to England amid uncertainty over his availability for Saturday’s Croke Park showdown with the Group 8 second seeds.
It is not known whether Duff has suffered an injury or whether his return across the water is prompted by personal reasons.
The Football Association of Ireland has yet to make an official comment.
From elevenaside.com, took no part in training apparently............so not sure about that Tony O'D report.
Hamstring tear according to Sky Sports News
"muscle strain" Hmmm, anyone know the usual course of events for pulling out with a minor injury like that, surely it doesnt happen over the course of an hour or two or without rumour or official word first leaking to the press.
EDIT: TV3 said muscle strain, I think I believe the hamstring tear more...
When and where can we see/hear it?
hope it wasnt bust up, the last thing we need is another quality player exiled from the national team
roddy collins should be a comedian!!
Likely story, considering his injury record. either way if hes out its a blow to us, Hunt is not as good as Duff imo. Ill take an injury over a bust up however.
Hunt is definitely not better than Duff for Ireland though which is the important thing.
Still looks like he'll get a chance now over these two games.
what tony o'donaghue say? duff is a bit of a sap, but he doesn't strike me as someone to ever be involved in bust ups
hamstring seems to be the consensus now.
Out of both games with a muscle spasm.
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