Cyprus V Republic of Ireland - Saturday, 5th September 2009 - World Cup 2010 Q

**SkStu** · 05/09/2009, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by centre mid

We still had some very good footballers under Charlton. I cant say the same about now at the moment.

fair point.

**Crosby87** · 05/09/2009, 7:50 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

sad thing is if we win everything is still rosy in the garden. I hate watching us play like this. I dont remember it being this hard to watch Ireland under Charlton (but maybe im just a little more sophisticated now.... haha)

I agree completely. Team has no life. It would be boring as hell if it wasnt so important.
Richard Dunnes new defensive strategy seems to be tackling the opposing player.

**Tipp Townie** · 05/09/2009, 7:51 PM

Trap's gotta make a change here surely?

**Tipp Townie** · 05/09/2009, 7:52 PM

there we go..

**SkStu** · 05/09/2009, 7:52 PM

McGeady coming on, would like to see Folan too (for I, Keano) if we are going to persist with this long aimless ball.

**Boo_Boy** · 05/09/2009, 7:54 PM

O'Shea shouldn't be in this team, I hate the way in International football the players are only in the squad because of the team they play for (Keith Andrews moving from MK Dons at 27 an example).

**Crosby87** · 05/09/2009, 7:54 PM

Thank God he is making a substitution. Hunt was awful I hope he never starts a game for us again.

**SkStu** · 05/09/2009, 7:55 PM

Hunt was terrible. Nothing more than an impact sub at this level. Would rather see Andy Reid ahead of him everytime.

**Crosby87** · 05/09/2009, 7:57 PM

Agree 100% Stu.

**Boo_Boy** · 05/09/2009, 7:58 PM

Good job O'shea, why give Ireland a goal kick when you can give Cyprus a throw?

**centre mid** · 05/09/2009, 8:00 PM

Cmon Ireland - little bit more about them now

**SkStu** · 05/09/2009, 8:00 PM

he did well there in te tackle

**Boo_Boy** · 05/09/2009, 8:01 PM

Caleb Folan coming on.

**Crosby87** · 05/09/2009, 8:01 PM

Folan

**4tothefloor** · 05/09/2009, 8:01 PM

This is utter utter s***e. I've never been so bored and perplexed as an Irish fan. Even if we somehow manage to win this we're only kidding ourselves. Glenn Whelan.....sweet Jesus

If we don't win and maintain the distance between ourselves and Bulgaria we're in trouble.

**backstothewall** · 05/09/2009, 8:02 PM

hunt looked terrible because he was out of position.

But everyone looks terrible. Its all stop start and this long ball isn't working. i don't imagine Trap told them to do that though.

Awful 2-11. Given having a good game though

**MeathDrog** · 05/09/2009, 8:03 PM

Originally Posted by 4tothefloor

This is utter utter s***e. I've never been so bored and perplexed as an Irish fan. Even if we somehow manage to win this we're only kidding ourselves. Glenn Whelan.....sweet Jesus

If we don't win and maintain the distance between ourselves and Bulgaria we're in trouble.

Bulgaria will be 3 points behind with a game in hand if it stays the same. They have a better goal difference too I think.