Lee Trundle rejects North

**Condex** · 29/01/2004, 10:03 PM

Apart from Robbie Keane there is no other quality striker available
to Brian Kerr.

Connolly - has had his chance, good enough had enough
Doherty - not a striker
Morrison - too light weight
Trundle - who ???

Unless they can make it in the premiership forget about them.

**lopez** · 29/01/2004, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Plastic Paddy
We've discussed this before at http://www.foot.ie/t10809.htm

where I posted this:

and Lopez posted this:

which is why I feel the way I do about Gallen getting a chance.

PP

Someone quoting moi? The ultimate form of flatulence. As for Connolly, personally he is a total cojones, but at least he is one player (Morris, McGoldrick, Kilbane, Breen, why are these blokes always getting crucified?) that came into the squad with an Irish passport. As for B internationals, any chance of one against the Tans (or maybe Pakistan or Kashmir) in Luton Mr. Rooney?

**Macy** · 30/01/2004, 9:16 AM

Originally posted by Falconblade
Connolly ****e? You guys should watch more D1 football... he's on the scoresheet more often than not for the Hammers this season. Admittedly he hasn't done too much on an international level, but when has he been given a decent chance?

He's got 40 caps FFS, how many more chances does he need at international level?

**Ozymandias** · 30/01/2004, 1:17 PM

I must admit when Trundle was discussed on this forum a few months ago I had said he wasn't up to it and looked overweight.....I have seen him play three times since for Swansea when I was over and The guy has an unbelievable amount of Skill...he is a big lad as well and would be a good partner for Keane if he proves he can do it at a higer level..He will definitely be in div 1. His work rate fro the team is very good so my opinion on the guy has changed....I think he should be tried out in friendlies.....

**Bowsy** · 30/01/2004, 1:37 PM

Sorry, still not having it that he should be played in upcoming friendlies. When he proves he can do it at a higher level then give a shot. Until then he's a good 3rd division striker. Were not Norn Iron.

**nifan** · 31/01/2004, 9:08 AM

Originally posted by Bowsy
Sorry, still not having it that he should be played in upcoming friendlies. When he proves he can do it at a higher level then give a shot. Until then he's a good 3rd division striker. Were not Norn Iron.

Your man Crowe is hardly playing in the upper echelons of world football though and he got a game.

**nifan** · 31/01/2004, 9:08 AM

Originally posted by Bowsy
Sorry, still not having it that he should be played in upcoming friendlies. When he proves he can do it at a higher level then give a shot. Until then he's a good 3rd division striker. Were not Norn Iron.

Your man Crowe is hardly playing in the upper echelons of world football though and he got a game.

Sheridan · 31/01/2004, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by nifan
Your man Crowe is hardly playing in the upper echelons of world football though and he got a game.

Funny definition of the "upper echelons of world football" that doesn't include the UEFA Cup and Champions League.

Although personally, I think Trundle should be given a chance. As long as he apologises for his ill-judged comments.

**niamh** · 31/01/2004, 11:42 AM

Lee Trundle is class. I saw him play several times before Christmas and there was huge interest from Portsmouth in picking him up in the transfer window.

However Swansea are still in the FA Cup, thanks to a late winner by the man himself against Preston, and that was one of the reasons he stayed on. He's not over weight, he's got a great touch on the ball and is far better than Div 3. He is the main reason that the Swans are near the top half of the table because when he was injured earlier in the season, they couldn't score without him.

I'd say a better built GOC style player who could work well with Keane. He should get his chance to play for Ireland, esp in light of recent comments BUT not as a Div 3 player unless he's moving onwards.

**cclinton** · 03/02/2004, 5:02 PM

Back to Ronnie O'Brien for a sec. Missed most of the last MLS season
(April thru Oct) ... got a bad leg injury, broke his tibia, via an over the top tackle from DC United's Dema Kovalenko (not the first person that Kavalenko has broke up). Ronnie should be good to go in April, although last year, Dallas were MLS's worst team.

other Irish MLS notes:
Richie Baker, a free transfer from Shelbourne has signed with The New England Revolution.

**drummerboy** · 04/02/2004, 8:37 AM

Trundle was a guest on Sky's �Goals on Sunday� at the weekend and stated the only country he ever wanted to represent was the Republic of Ireland, and that he was flattered to be asked by Norn Iron but no thanks. The only problem is he 27 and, on his own admission could be fitter.

**Peadar** · 07/09/2004, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

Trundle was a guest on Sky's �Goals on Sunday� at the weekend and stated the only country he ever wanted to represent was the Republic of Ireland.

He was on TalkSport the other night and said that if England called him up he'd wait for Ireland to come calling. I feel a bit sorry for him really.
Although, he must be taking some hope from Kav and Macken.

**Shelsman** · 07/09/2004, 12:29 PM

Trundle's Total:

Appearances 117 (+ 33 as sub); Goals 54; Yellow cards 20; Red cards 3

**Hither green** · 07/09/2004, 1:22 PM

Originally Posted by Condex

Apart from Robbie Keane there is no other quality striker available
to Brian Kerr.

Connolly - has had his chance, good enough had enough
Doherty - not a striker
Morrison - too light weight
Trundle - who ???

Unless they can make it in the premiership forget about them.

I'd add Alan Lee to that. Seems to do it for his club but for country?.... I'm not convinced, not on performances so far.

**pete** · 07/09/2004, 1:28 PM

Originally Posted by Peadar

He was on TalkSport the other night and said that if England called him up he'd wait for Ireland to come calling. I feel a bit sorry for him really.

I find that to believe. He knows zero chance of England coming calling to 3rd division for forward so easy for him to say would trun down for Ireland...