Who will retire from International play?

**Crosby87** · 18/11/2009, 10:54 PM

Trying this again now that the campaign is over....

I have to think we've seen the last of Duff. It seems like yesterday to me that he was in the 2002 World Cup, a mop of blondish hair on his head....
I thought he would see quite a few more.

**backstothewall** · 18/11/2009, 10:57 PM

Duff and Kilbane maybe.

Can't see anyone makng any quick decisions after tonight though.

**jebus** · 19/11/2009, 12:18 AM

Duff and Kilbane are certain I'd say, Duff given his reaction I'd say is gone anyway

**drummerboy** · 19/11/2009, 12:26 AM

Kilbane says he would never ignore a call from his country. Think Duff will stick around.

**Morbo** · 19/11/2009, 12:30 AM

Killer probably won't actually retire but will just stop getting picked, it was probably his last game for us, thought he played very well tonight so if it is his last game then its not a bad way to go out.
I think Duff still has another campaign left in him, hope he stays on anyway because even a past it Duff is better than McGeady.

**weldoninhio** · 19/11/2009, 12:50 AM

Hopefully McGeady will retire, go on a free transfer to Rangers and fade into obscurity. Finnan won't play again, Duff will go i'd imagine to prolong his club career, given his tears tonight

**irishultra** · 19/11/2009, 12:57 AM

nah duff loves playing for ireland. he's around till 2012 as a bit part player at least ala luis figo.

kilbane-he deserves a send off but the problem is the ordinary irish fan doesnt recongise kilbane. there too busy watching manchester united and liverpool players.

i think the squad will be roughly the same in terms of whose available. whether some are dropped is another matter. my hunch is trap changes ireland for the next campaign in a bit of a revolutionary way.

**SkStu** · 19/11/2009, 1:02 AM

Kilbane, a true Irish legend, was massive tonight. I would love him to stay around for a while longer. With the complete lack of talent coming through (especially bona fide left backs) he may be needed for a while longer.

I love the guy.

**Real Rover** · 19/11/2009, 2:15 AM

I'm phuckin pi$$ed off!!!!!

**irishfan86** · 19/11/2009, 3:31 AM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

Kilbane says he would never ignore a call from his country.

He seemed to be singing a different tune in the interview on soccerrepublic following the match, saying he'd have a talk with the management and make a decision over the next few weeks. Not to get people against him, he's obviously been a great servant for Ireland:

http://soccerrepublic.eircom.net/

**Noelys Guitar** · 19/11/2009, 3:49 AM

Henry.

**DonnyG** · 19/11/2009, 4:00 AM

A more pertinent question what is the pipelien coming up behind to replace those who retire - the next Given/Keane etc

**boysingreen** · 19/11/2009, 6:10 AM

I'm praying the squad stays together (that's not to say I'm opposed to Trapattoni tinkering). Would hate for this to be anyone's send-off, though it was undoubtedly something to be very proud of. I want to see them build on this laudable performance and respond in a big way for the Euros.

**boovidge** · 19/11/2009, 6:21 AM

I hope Kilbane doesn't retire. He's a true hero for me and alot of the 2/3g fans.

**Bluebeard** · 19/11/2009, 6:55 AM

I think Killer would skip his own funeral to be a substitute waterboy for Ireland if he was called.

You'd still get people moaning, even if every available waterboy had been struck dead with smallpox.

Absolute legend.

Duffer is a worry. Especially if he was in tears at the end.

**endabob1** · 19/11/2009, 7:48 AM

We would seriously miss Duff if he was to retire, I would think he would be up for 2012, he'll be 33 and that would probably be his swansong.
As mentioned elsewhere I think Kilbane will just no longer be selected as opposed to an actual retirement. I guess it's unlikely we'll see Finnan again either so the time for one of the young Right Backs to step up to the plate I'd like to see Foley get a chance with O'Shea moving to Left Back.

**Fixer82** · 19/11/2009, 8:12 AM

I don't think Kilbane will retire, just stop getting picked. He was fantastic last night. I hope Duff doesnt retire. if he does it'll be of a broken heart rather than to prolong his club career. He was devestated last night.

I thought Damien Delaney was excellent at left back when Ireland played in Fulham, can't remember who it was against. Would like to see him get another go.

I think Finnan will retire though he probably wouldnt get picked by Trap anyway...

**Murfinator** · 19/11/2009, 10:58 AM

Out of the squad we have right now the only potential one I'd imagine is Kevin Kilbane, who in truth I'd picture being more the kind of guy who'll turn up as long as he's called up. Anyone else from the squad would be a surprise.

Outside of the squad we've probably seen the last of Finnan, Carr, Carsley, Delap, Kiely, Andy O'Brien if any of them were going to feature in the squad anyway. Trap went on record saying Finnan and Carsley in particular would be in a pre-world cup squad to give them a chance, I'm not sure if he'll bother with them for a competition in 2012.

**drummerboy** · 19/11/2009, 10:59 AM

Theres already a tread about retirements

**Murfinator** · 19/11/2009, 11:05 AM

Some of the stuff people are writing about Duff here is bizarre, him retiring never even crossed my mind. Retire? He's 30...

A "bit part player"? He's playing as well as he ever was, he's not 36 or on his last legs, jesus christ. He'll continue on and be one of, if not our most critical player.

Hodgson said recently that you'd have to lock Damien in a cage to keep him away from International duty, he's not about to arse off at the age of 30 because he doesn't care about it anymore. I'd be surprised if he wasn't available for the 2014 World Cup campaign, let alone the 2012 Euro campaign.