Sean McCaffery

[ifk101]

I think the criticism regarding the 6-1 defeat is a bit harsh, although I agree that it is a poor result. And in fairness the team did recovered and redeemed a bit of pride in winning their final game against Sweden.

If there is an underage manager we should be re-evaluating it is at U21 level.

[Predator]

I think the criticism regarding the 6-1 defeat is a bit harsh, although I agree that it is a poor result. And in fairness the team did recovered and redeemed a bit of pride in winning their final game against Sweden.

I don't know if it's harsh at all.

Here's the Under-17 results for 08/09 : http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=3416

Here's the Under-19 results for 08/09 : http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=c...k=view&id=3840

Here's Ireland's under-19 UEFA profile: http://www.uefa.com/competitions/und...064/index.html

And the under-17 UEFA profile: http://www.uefa.com/competitions/und...064/index.html

The FAI website doesn't seem very up to date either.

My point is, that the teams aren't performing very well, no matter how you see a 'consolation victory' as an indication of success ha. There is obviously something wrong; either the players simply aren't good enough, or McCaffrey isn't maximising the potential of his playing pool (in this case, not selecting relatively 'in-form' youngsters such as Duffy for example).

If there is an underage manager we should be re-evaluating it is at U21 level.

Maybe we should open up another thread? haha

[EalingGreen]

Do you understand perspective now Dougal?

I think I'm beginning to understand you a little better; on which point, Predator has it spot-on with his post #40 (above).