We havent guaranteed a play off spot yet! and I would really rather not be banking on 3 points against Montenegro (should we lose to Italy god forbid) to secure it.
The Irish footballing public are not that docile......are they?
Will Croker be even half full? Does this game mean ANYTHING to Italy? Will this game be a damp squib?
We havent guaranteed a play off spot yet! and I would really rather not be banking on 3 points against Montenegro (should we lose to Italy god forbid) to secure it.
The Irish footballing public are not that docile......are they?
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
It's pretty anti-climatic compared to what it would have been if Bulgaria had drawn/beaten Italy. 0-0 written all over it, definitely a draw anyway.
we can still top the group. unlikely but you never know what could happen. every campaign theres at least one group that produces a set of mad results near the end to spring a surprise. did anyone really believe in 1987 that when we beat bulgaria 2 - 0 they would go on to lose to scotland and we would qualify??
It's Ireland playing a competitive game against the World Champions, when was the last time that happened? I'm certainly excited anyway. On the pitch a draw suits both parties so I'm sure it won't be a potential repeat of the drama of the Dutch game from a few years ago.
If it was anyone other than Italy we were playing I'd say maybe not, but....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...-theories.htmlDerby County v Juventus, 1973:
It is a scene immortalised in The Damned United: Brian Clough loudly informing the Italian press he would not speak to "cheating --------". Clough's first European adventure was mortally wounded by a 3-1 defeat in Italy after Archie Gemmill and Roy McFarland were booked – ruling them out of the return, which Derby won 1-0 – and Juventus substitute Helmut Haller accompanied referee Gerhard Schulenburg to his dressing room at half-time.
half full? I'll be shocked if attendance is anything less than 60,000Originally Posted by an_ceannaire
Given their game against Cyprus on the following wednesday, probably not.
Depends on the Italians to be honest, I'd imagine they'll set out their stall to not lose the game.
Yes!!
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
wish i could believe that! well, whats the prediction this time around??
Do you believe that Owls really believed?
Or did you beleive they really beleived that this one would end all other ones.
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I think we'll win this one and the Montenegro game too. There is a slight chance of Cyprus drawing against Italy. Therefor, there is still alot to play for. I think it'll be a sellout. C'mon you boys in green. Remember Trappatoni is lucky.
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If Ireland win the game it puts Italy under pressure to win against Cyprus.
They passed that test last time where they had get a result away to a Scottish side that had beaten France home and away. Who knows, on the day they might struggle against Cyprus but I doubth it. Even if we don't win the group it would be a great achievement to be in with a shout of winning it up until the final game, compared to being out of getting even 2nd place with 3 games to go in the last qualifiers.
If I have understood the seedings thread correctly there is still a slim chance of us making 2nd seeds for the next qualifiers but only if we win the next two games. So that is also something worth playing for.
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will be very surprised if it is not sold out.
I just watch Ireland games. Don't really care who we're against.
Croker will be jammers.Italian FA have taken 1700 tickets, and will be in the Hogan side of the Hill, with a small gap for segregation, the rest of that end will be Paddys.These tickets are going onsale Friday 25th.Dead rubber with the current World champions, and every extended family member of every chipper in Dublin?....I don't think so!
a few months back in bari!It's Ireland playing a competitive game against the World Champions, when was the last time that happened?
I believed enough to take the day off work to watch the game. There's a saying: where there's life, there's hope. I suppose the better word would be hoped rather than believed.
I also hope that we can take the number one place in this group but I also fear we could lose both of our last two games. Our away performances by and large have been better than the home ones.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Ha, indeed, but I meant at home what with the talk of half filled stadiums!
Well said!! And its not like they happen that often.
If we were out I would say it was boring but not now! There is much at stake, including future seeding. You all would be mad not to attend if financially feasible. Beating them puts a stamp on the Trap era and gives us some momentum heading into what will inevitably be a nightmare matchup such as Russia!
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