Left-Backs

**Stuttgart88** · 10/09/2009, 9:37 PM

Originally Posted by Murfinator

Though I always thought Damien Delaney was half-decent and he's first choice LB at Ipswich unless I'm mistaken so surprised he never stayed in Trap's plans.

Me too. I saw him on telly for Ipswich gainst Coventry and he looked really good.

**Quadruple1928** · 10/09/2009, 9:37 PM

Originally Posted by Murfinator

I'd rather play Finnan, Kelly, Foley or JOS out of position there than any of that list.

If someone has to be picked Kilbane is the best of a bad lot.

Though I always thought Damien Delaney was half-decent and he's first choice LB at Ipswich unless I'm mistaken so surprised he never stayed in Trap's plans.

Seen them all play have we?

Originally Posted by tiktok

Including Powell but not Danny Murphy is pointless.

Danny Murphy is English.

**rebelmusic** · 10/09/2009, 9:38 PM

Originally Posted by eekers

Phil Bardsley from Sunderland.

Don't think he's been capped by anyone yet so aye he is. One wonders if he'll make himself available if we qualify, since england obviously don't have much interest in him

**Colbert Report** · 10/09/2009, 9:40 PM

What is his connection to Ireland? You can't cap players unless they have one Irish parent or grandparent, or are naturalized citizens.

**rebelmusic** · 10/09/2009, 9:46 PM

Not sure, just says on his wiki that he's eligible to play for england scotland or us

**centre mid** · 10/09/2009, 9:51 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

What is his connection to Ireland? You can't cap players unless they have one Irish parent or grandparent, or are naturalized citizens.

already discussed

**Stuttgart88** · 10/09/2009, 9:52 PM

There was a thread on this guy a little while back. Search for it.

AFAIR it disintegrated into an almighty bitchfest over f all.

In my personal opinion, there are gaps to be filled but I'd prefer them to be filled by guys who are "morally" rather than "technically" Irish.

**Leejo** · 10/09/2009, 9:55 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

Is he eligible? If so he'd be an excellent choice.

NO!

Originally Posted by tiktok

Including Powell but not Danny Murphy is pointless.

No it's not considering Trap seems to be keeping an eye on him...

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...h-1882342.html

**rebelmusic** · 10/09/2009, 9:59 PM

Added danny murphy regardless. And anyway, isnt bardsley a predominantly right back, besides josh, i really hope kilbane's replacement doesnt end up being a natural right back being played out of position

I would think this is our biggest problem position though. Assuming no suitable replacement is found and kilbane breaks his leg a week before the play offs (touch wood), do we want eddie nolan starting his first competitive game with that pressure, me no think so.

**Lenny82** · 11/09/2009, 9:57 AM

Before the Cyprus game, I wanted Nolan to start at Left Back but after seeing him against South Africa, he is definitely not ready. Ward is the most natural replacement if Trap ever calls him up. If not, I'd have Finnan RB ans O'Shea LB.

When is Finnan due back?

**rebelmusic** · 11/09/2009, 10:00 AM

Both finnan and reid are listed as doubtful on fantasy football. Thats normally a pretty good indication that they are close to recovery. Could see them both playing within the next 2-3 weeks

**Fitzy** · 11/09/2009, 10:17 AM

Darren O'Dea. Not at his best as a left back, more of a left sided centre half but at least he knows how to defend unlike Kilbane. Will not offer much going forward but Trap doesn't seem to like his full backs doing that.

**Stuttgart88** · 11/09/2009, 10:52 AM

I think that's a good call.

**disabledrog** · 11/09/2009, 10:53 AM

Who is o halloran playing with?last i saw hw done his knee pretty bad and his contract wasnt renewed with villa

**gspain** · 11/09/2009, 11:08 AM

John O'Shea is a very good left back.

I know it means we need a right back but Stephen Kelly comes into the frame too. Stephen Carr is also worth a shout.

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Kilbane and what he has given to his country over the years but he is a weaklink in the team at the moment. Cyprus were easily able to exploit it.

**Closed Account** · 11/09/2009, 11:21 AM

A list of Irish qualified left sided defenders according to IMScouting.

Code:

	Ireland Republic	Damien Delaney	Ipswich Town	England	DEF L	28	1.91m	89kg
	Ireland Republic	Damien Duff	Fulham FC	England	AM L	30	1.77m	60kg
	Ireland Republic	Darren O Dea	Reading FC	England	DEF C	22	1.86m	82kg
	Ireland Republic	John O'Shea	Man United	England	DEF C	28	1.9m	80kg
	Ireland Republic	Kevin Kilbane   Hull City	England	MID L	32	1.85m	79kg
	Ireland Republic	Shane Lowry	Aston Villa FC	England	DEF L	20	1.9m	82kg
	Ireland Republic	Stephen Kelly	Fulham FC	England	DEF R	26	1.84m	82kg
	Ireland Republic	Stephen O'Hallo	Aston Villa FC	England	DEF L	21	1.8m	76kg
	Ireland Republic	Stephen Ward	Wolverhampton	England	DEF L	24	1.8m	77kg
	Ireland Republic	Tim Clancy	Kilmarnock FC	Scotlan	DM	25	1.8m	74kg
	Ireland Republic	Travis Binnion	 	 		DEF L	22	1.78m	76kg
	Ireland Republic	Marcos Painter	Swansea City	England	DEF L	23	1.83m	72kg
	Ireland Republic	Alan Sheehan	Leeds United	England	DEF L	22	1.8m	70kg
	Ireland Republic	Ian Harte	Carlisle United	England	DEF L	32	1.77m	75kg
	Ireland Republic	Julian Kelly	Reading FC	England	DEF L	20	N/A	N/A
	Ireland Republic	Patrick Kohlman	Union Berlin	Germany	DEF L	26	1.82m	75kg
	Ireland Republic	Richard Keogh	Carlisle United	England	DEF C	23	1.83m	71kg

**rebelmusic** · 11/09/2009, 11:28 AM

Is patrick kohlman any good? I suppose the 2 Bundesliga would be equivalent to league 1 in england?

Stephan Ward still seems miles beyond anyone else as main choice, pity the poor bugger got injured before the friendly with SA

Besides John o shea that is

**eirebhoy** · 11/09/2009, 11:43 AM

We've an awful lot of players in the premiership that have played right back for their clubs for at least a few months.

J.O'Shea
S.Carr
S.Kelly
M.Wilson
S.Finnan
P.McShane
K.Andrews
S.Reid

maybe more