Brian Murphy

[irishfan86]

He can just tell Keano he was trying to copy him and be a box to box type player

"Roy Keane has always been a manager known for rotating his players, and throwing the odd surprise selection into his starting lineup, but I've got to say, this is something new for me. I don't think I've ever seen a player signed as a goalkeeper make his debut as a central midfielder in a playoff final at Wembley stadium. Will Keane's gamble pay off? Only time will tell."

[Junior]

He could just go up for a corner and do the damage - less obvious than having to play midfield for 90 mins - no?

[EalingGreen]

He could just go up for a corner and do the damage - less obvious than having to play midfield for 90 mins - no?

Admittedly the thread has gone off at a pretty surreal tangent(!), but considering we're speculating about what a keeper might do to nobble his rival on the training ground, you might like to reconsider the above suggestion?

I mean to say, even Roy Keane's dog might see through that one...

[Junior]

Admittedly the thread has gone off at a pretty surreal tangent(!), but considering we're speculating about what a keeper might do to nobble his rival on the training ground, you might like to reconsider the above suggestion?

I mean to say, even Roy Keane's dog might see through that one...

I thought teams practiced their set pieces on the training ground?

I dont know, fail to prepare, prepare to fail...........

[Den Perry]

Dunny is correct with four. All of them were in friendlies and I'm not sure if he actually completed 90 minutes in any of them.
To be honest, his getting capped is as much a tribute to his positive attitude and "stickability" as his ability (imo).
For when Roy Carroll got fed-up being back-up to Maik Taylor and started acting the maggot, Sanchez and Worthington looked at a number of other keepers, none of whom really shone.
Meanwhile, Mannus hung in there, always ready to answer the call, even if it was only to warm the bench.
At present, it looks to be a toss-up between Mannus and Jonathan Tuffey (22 year old at Partick Thistle) as to who is back-up these days. My suspicion is that Mannus may be relegated to 3rd choice, as Tuffey gains more experience, since he (Tuffey) does look to be a prospect?

That said, I'd guess Mannus will do a good job for Shams, since he has the basics and certainly looks to take his football career very seriously.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Mannus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Tuffey

EG - What happened with Roy Carroll and NI? In what way did he act up?

In addition, must you refer to Shamrock Rovers as "Shams"????

Its not their nickname and the only place I've seen them referred to as that is in The Sun!!!

[EalingGreen]

EG - What happened with Roy Carroll and NI? In what way did he act up?

Even though Sanchez gave him every chance (eg rotating him with the much superior Maik Taylor), Carroll still threw his toys from the pram when required to sit on the bench. Eventually, he said he'd rather not be considered if he wasn't going to start.
This is in keeping with an unprofessional attitude towards his career generally, which has seen him go from 100 games for MU just a few years ago, to playing for Derby Co. Reserves at Alfreton Town last night (attendance 871).
Indeed, it is thought that if Nigel Clough could get someone to take Carroll off his hands, he'd do so, even though their 3rd choice keeper is a certain Saul Deeney...

In addition, must you refer to Shamrock Rovers as "Shams"????

Its not their nickname and the only place I've seen them referred to as that is in The Sun!!!

Don't read The Sun and wasn't aware there was any problem with a simple abbreviation. (I would call them "SRFC", only Sligo fans would object).

[Den Perry]

Even though Sanchez gave him every chance (eg rotating him with the much superior Maik Taylor), Carroll still threw his toys from the pram when required to sit on the bench. Eventually, he said he'd rather not be considered if he wasn't going to start.
This is in keeping with an unprofessional attitude towards his career generally, which has seen him go from 100 games for MU just a few years ago, to playing for Derby Co. Reserves at Alfreton Town last night (attendance 871).
Indeed, it is thought that if Nigel Clough could get someone to take Carroll off his hands, he'd do so, even though their 3rd choice keeper is a certain Saul Deeney...


Don't read The Sun and wasn't aware there was any problem with a simple abbreviation. (I would call them "SRFC", only Sligo fans would object).

Thanks for the info on Carroll

No real problem with the abbreviation and I take it that you don't mean any offence by it, its just that I never saw it used until the Sun started it (btw, just to clarify I buy the Sun on Saturdays for their betting section!)- its just that they were never known as "shams". Abbreviated we'd use "rovers" or "the hoops". Now I know there are manyteams that could be intepreted as "rovers" or even "hoops" for that matter, however the same apllies to Utd, City etc, and I've often seen Man U referred to as Utd, and Man City as "City"

KOH

[Drumcondra 69er]

Thanks for the info on Carroll

No real problem with the abbreviation and I take it that you don't mean any offence by it, its just that I never saw it used until the Sun started it (btw, just to clarify I buy the Sun on Saturdays for their betting section!)- its just that they were never known as "shams". Abbreviated we'd use "rovers" or "the hoops". Now I know there are manyteams that could be intepreted as "rovers" or even "hoops" for that matter, however the same apllies to Utd, City etc, and I've often seen Man U referred to as Utd, and Man City as "City"

KOH

I think 'Shams' is very apt!

[Closed Account]

Bohs' Murphy to join Keane at Ipswich at end of season

(backon topic)

[misterk]

if you've never seen Brian Murphy play, go along now and watch him before he leaves Ireland. The guy is sensational, successor to Shay Given without a doubt.

[Dunny]

I think 'Shams' is very apt!

They are Rovers, end of.

[Den Perry]

I think 'Shams' is very apt!

I think "Gypsies" is very apt

[Drumcondra 69er]

I think "Gypsies" is very apt

Always thought it was more suited for Rovers alright given the amount of grounds they've pitched up at over the last 20 odd years......

[Den Perry]

Always thought it was more suited for Rovers alright given the amount of grounds they've pitched up at over the last 20 odd years......

Totally irrelevant point, considering who the Gypsies are......

[Drumcondra 69er]

Totally irrelevant point, considering who the Gypsies are......

It was a joke ffs.

And despite it being Bohs nickname was quite relevant to Rovers given their long term nomadic existence up until this year.

[misterk]

Future Ireland keeper kept a clean sheet tonight vs Dundalk in the cup, and in the shootout scored and then saved a penalty.

[Dunny]

Future Ireland keeper kept a clean sheet tonight vs Dundalk in the cup, and in the shootout scored and then saved a penalty.

And punched a Dundalk player after the whistle.

[tetsujin1979]

rumoured to be signing for Ipswich in January

[fionnsci]

And punched a Dundalk player after the whistle.

He squared up to him and "headbutted" him. No punch. Dundalk player made a meal of it. Still disgraceful behaviour, he ran half the pitch to get involved in every scuffle. Roy Keane should knock some sense into him.

[Hunty's Flatcap]

http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/0...-irish-keeper/

Might be irrelevant if Keane is bringing him to Ipswich but suggestions in Wolverhampton are that Big Mick is having Murphy and Deegan watched.