Irish Under 23 Choices

**blue til i die** · 06/05/2010, 3:55 PM

Originally Posted by DeNiro

Was there a standby list named as well? With the number of games being played at the moment, I'm sure there'll be a few injuries amongst the 20. Good squad though. Surprised McAllister didn't make it.

No, he didnt name them, just said that he had 4 or 5 players on standby.

**Dodge** · 06/05/2010, 5:37 PM

Stand by players have been told.

**micls** · 06/05/2010, 6:04 PM

Delighted to see Stephen Mul in there. Has been excellent for us and the only 1st division inclusion. Signed a new 2.5 year deal with us too this week.

Might head down to it now

**DeNiro** · 06/05/2010, 7:19 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Stand by players have been told.

If there are 5, would expect:

McFaul (Fingal)
Bayly (Rovers)
Boyle (UCD)
Kilduff (UCD)
McAllister (Pats)

Doolin said there were certain close calls. Why not then make it a 23 man squad? Some players might never get the chance again. He should include those maybe in the National League XI against Man U in August.

**Dodge** · 06/05/2010, 7:21 PM

I doubt he'd have that many midfielders on standby tbh

**Ezeikial** · 06/05/2010, 7:24 PM

Amazed that Stephen Maher has not been included.

**Dodge** · 06/05/2010, 7:34 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

Amazed that Stephen Maher has not been included.

Midfield is very stong in fairness, amd loads of top players like McAllister, Bayly etc missed out. I wouldn't have Maher ahead of any of those included (of the lads I've mentioned)

Good to see him do well though. Nice lad

**DeNiro** · 06/05/2010, 7:46 PM

I think up front is a little bit light, Sheppard and Amond look the obvious pair. Really expected to see Kilduff there or even someone like Eoin Doyle. Maybe Dennehy might cover there?

**Ezeikial** · 06/05/2010, 7:51 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Midfield is very stong in fairness, amd loads of top players like McAllister, Bayly etc missed out. I wouldn't have Maher ahead of any of those included (of the lads I've mentioned)

Good to see him do well though. Nice lad

I imagine that your opinion is based on what you saw from Maher at Pats last season and whatever few times you may have seen him this season.

Anyone who saw his performance against Shamrock Rovers last Monday could only be in awe of a powerhouse display. I have seen him in 18 of his 19 appearences (including pre-season and LSC) and his energy and skill is a big part of the Dundalk success so far. Greg Bolger, James Chambers, Stephen O’Donnell, and Shaun Williams are all good players, but I have not seen a performance from any of them that comes near what Maher is producing consistently this season.

You mentioned Bayly - I have seen him 3 times this season including a pre-season trial match with Dundalk. Maher made him look like a junior league player in the two Dundalk Rovers games - subbed off last Monday in the first half, and should have been sent off in Tallaght

**White Horse** · 06/05/2010, 8:01 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

I imagine that your opinion is based on what you saw from Maher at Pats last season and whatever few times you may have seen him this season.

Anyone who saw his performance against Shamrock Rovers last Monday could only be in awe of a powerhouse display. I have seen him in 18 of his 19 appearences (including pre-season and LSC) and his energy and skill is a big part of the Dundalk success so far. Greg Bolger, James Chambers, Stephen O’Donnell, and Shaun Williams are all good players, but I have not seen a performance from any of them that comes near what Maher is producing consistently this season.

You mentioned Bayly - I have seen him 3 times this season including a pre-season trial match with Dundalk. Maher made him look like a junior league player in the two Dundalk Rovers games - subbed off last Monday in the first half, and should have been sent off in Tallaght

You aren't exaggerating. Maher destroyed the Rovers midfield on Monday. No-one could live with him.

He has easily out-performed all the players you mention above. A strange decision by Doolin.

**Dodge** · 06/05/2010, 11:09 PM

Same thing applies. You've seen most of these lads once or twice. Perhaps they had an off day? Maher was poor against Pats earlier in the season and everyone (myself included) overestimates how good their players are

really not trying to knock Maher here, but Doolin has it largely right IMO

**sligoman** · 06/05/2010, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by DeNiro

or even someone like Eoin Doyle.

He hasn't even been standing out for us this season in fairness.

**Nah Nah Nah Nah** · 07/05/2010, 8:13 AM

Originally Posted by DeNiro

I think up front is a little bit light, Sheppard and Amond look the obvious pair. Really expected to see Kilduff there or even someone like Eoin Doyle. Maybe Dennehy might cover there?

Paul Byrne is a very good player as well and I wouldn't be surprised if he got a start.

Doyle - not a chance.

Paddy Madden isn't having a good time of it either mind

**CSFShels** · 07/05/2010, 4:39 PM

Paul Byrne and Greg Bolger should not be there, there are some much better players overlooked on their behalf.

**PartySaint** · 08/05/2010, 2:30 PM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Paul Byrne and Greg Bolger should not be there, there are some much better players overlooked on their behalf.

Who would you have in ahead of Byrne?

He is having a great season

**Ezeikial** · 08/05/2010, 5:13 PM

Paul Byrne had a fine game last night. Took his goal very well, won alot of ball in the air (no mean feat against Liam Burns) and gave glimses of the form he apparently has been showing recently. Considering that he played up front on his own for more the half the game - consequently little support with Pats a man down - he looked very decent.

**total hoofball** · 08/05/2010, 5:36 PM

I really can't believe this is the same lazy, unfit and overweight Paul Byrne I saw at Sporting Fingal, Bray and towards the end of his UCD spell receiving such rave reviews, he looked a mess destined for junior football over the past 3 years

Mahon must have given him some kick up the hole at Pats

**CSFShels** · 08/05/2010, 8:14 PM

Originally Posted by PartySaint

Who would you have in ahead of Byrne?

He is having a great season

Gaynor, Kilduff or Cummins would all be much better choices. Its hard to look past Byrne's terrible goalscoring record excluding the last few weeks which has been good but not spectacular. Still has alot to prove for me.

**Dillonman** · 08/05/2010, 8:23 PM

Originally Posted by CSFShels

Paul Byrne and Greg Bolger should not be there, there are some much better players overlooked on their behalf.

I think Bolger has been good this season, Seen hima few times on highlights clips and liked the way he puts himself about. Didnt do too much at Oriel a few weeks back as he wasn't allowed by our lads.