Ireland V Italy predictions and buildup

**wdunne** · 08/10/2009, 8:54 PM

I think they are scrubbed, not 100% sure though

**irishfan86** · 08/10/2009, 9:40 PM

Originally Posted by punkrocket

Do yellows carry over into the play offs or are they scrubbed after the group stages? ....... as I fully expect us to be there.

As far as I'm aware, cards carry over into the playoffs, but once qualification is secured, everybody is given clean slates for the tournament (unless they have been suspended in advance).

**Splurge** · 08/10/2009, 9:46 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

not a chance of them taking cash at the gate but there would probably be a few tickets floating around up there

Is there anyway to get a ticket for just the Italy game then?

**Razors left peg** · 08/10/2009, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Splurge

Is there anyway to get a ticket for just the Italy game then?

there are always people with spare ones around the pubs

**Mise Le Mas** · 09/10/2009, 7:33 AM

IT looks lke Lawerence might get the nod instead of Hunt as that was the setup in both training session's wed' and Thursday?

**drummerboy** · 09/10/2009, 8:06 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

there are always people with spare ones around the pubs

Trap seems to prefer starting Hunt in the away games, for his work-rate. He will certainly get the crowd going if he does come off the bench in Croker.

**shakermaker1982** · 09/10/2009, 9:26 AM

1-1 & I'm so glad I'm able to make it after a bout of illness.

We'll score early and then not go outside our own half for the rest of the game before conceding a deflected shot in injury time. I don't think you can play both Hunt and McGeady in the same team. Both inconsistent and liable to lose the ball at any moment. If the team concentrate (Kilbane needs a big game), don't concede silly fouls in danger areas and frustrate then a draw is feasible. If we concede early and look sloppy from the get go then we're in trouble.

**paul_oshea** · 09/10/2009, 9:29 AM

shaker come down to kates, be good to put a name to the face, plus the CDs are great that babysis has made

**shakermaker1982** · 09/10/2009, 9:40 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

shaker come down to kates, be good to put a name to the face, plus the CDs are great that babysis has made

I might pop in tonight and have a look around! Get in at 8.30pm and will test the body to see if it is able to drink some guinness before the big day tomorrow. Somebody was telling me there is some Germany beer festival on at the moment with maids serving beer?!

**tetsujin1979** · 09/10/2009, 10:57 AM

reading around the reports, the management seem to favour Lawrence over McGeady because of his physicality against Grosso. To be honest, you'd have to agree with them, Grosso is 6"3 and a tank, McGeady is 5"10, and slight.

**youngirish** · 09/10/2009, 11:08 AM

As someone mentioned earlier can you imagine going into the Montenegro game needing a win with a midfield of Miller and Rowlands if Whelan and Andrews pick up bookings against Italy (quite likely the way Whelan tackles). I wouldn't be able to watch.

**Mise Le Mas** · 09/10/2009, 12:08 PM

Yes it's Lawerence, i for one think it's long overdue, although in such a big game and to leave out Hunt not sure, maybe if it doesn't work then no better player than Hunt to come on and to really have a go at the Italian's, maybe it does make since

**Noelys Guitar** · 09/10/2009, 12:09 PM

Here is the team
Shay Given, John O'Shea, Richard Dunne, Sean St Ledger, Kevin Kilbane, Liam Lawrence, Glenn Whelan, Keith Andrews, Aidan McGeady, Kevin Doyle, Robbie Keane.

Hunt can be brought on as in Bari. Lawrence to score from a free kick or header.

**Razors left peg** · 09/10/2009, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Here is the team
Shay Given, John O'Shea, Richard Dunne, Sean St Ledger, Kevin Kilbane, Liam Lawrence, Glenn Whelan, Keith Andrews, Aidan McGeady, Kevin Doyle, Robbie Keane.

Hunt can be brought on as in Bari. Lawrence to score from a free kick or header.

Apart from Kilbane starting and Andy Reids exclusion Im happy with that team. I like the thinking of Lawrence ahead of Hunt and I always prefer Hunt coming on as a sub to inject a bit of energy if we need it

**richieos** · 09/10/2009, 12:22 PM

Thats a really attacking team from trap, its been a while since ive been this excited about a starting line up. The set piece delivery from lawrence will add so much to our game and make us much more of a threat throughout, he also holds onto the ball much better than hunt, great decision from trap

**geysir** · 09/10/2009, 12:38 PM

It's weird that a team can look decent enough under a good manager and the same team can look shaky with a poor manager in charge.

**Wolfie** · 09/10/2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

Here is the team
Shay Given, John O'Shea, Richard Dunne, Sean St Ledger, Kevin Kilbane, Liam Lawrence, Glenn Whelan, Keith Andrews, Aidan McGeady, Kevin Doyle, Robbie Keane.

Hunt can be brought on as in Bari. Lawrence to score from a free kick or header.

Happy enough with that selection - the team almost picks itself now.

Duff a big loss through injury but I'm happy to see Lawrence get the nod.

Duff has an understanding with Keane that can't be matched - eg, home goal against Cyprus, 2nd goal away to Cyprus.

I'd like to see Best introduced at some stage - he's got an urgency but a level of composure with it, that could unsettle the Italians.

**Razors left peg** · 09/10/2009, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Wolfie

I'd like to see Best introduced at some stage - he's got an urgency but a level of composure with it, that could unsettle the Italians.

and hes in great goalscoring form at the moment

**DeLorean** · 09/10/2009, 1:31 PM

I'm happy with Lawrence as well. It's a big occasion for him though, bigger than anything he's done before I'd imagine.It gives the side a better balance too with McGeady certainly doing his best work cutting in from the left. Like somebody else said it should also help us retain possession a bit better and Hunt is a super option from the bench, should we need him.