Well I think one of them would end up dead and I know where I would be putting my money.Originally Posted by The Legend
He played against Brazil.Originally Posted by The Legend
McAteer has endorsed Keane's return.(not that his endorsement is required)
Well I think one of them would end up dead and I know where I would be putting my money.Originally Posted by The Legend
Roy Keane can pull on whatever the hell he likes but he's not getting any kind of support from me.Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy
I'm glad to hear that, in my mind that would have been the major personality (if the presence of any can be detected) clash, let's hope Keano accepts the olive branch being offered.Originally Posted by Footie_Fan
given
carr cunningham o'shea harte
miller holland keane duff
keane morrison
what a team!!!!!!!!!!
one of the best mid fields in europe!
Given
Carr Cunningham O'Shea
O'Brien
Miller/A Reid Keane Kilbane Duff
Keane Morrison/Lee
Miller was very poor in tonights game against Villa Real
We also need to find a decent forward from somewhere.
After much thought
.------------Keane
. Keane, Keane, Keane Keane
. Keane, Keane(c), Keane Keane
.--------Keane, Keane
Subs: Keane, Keane, Keane, Harte
How's about that then
GK Given
RB Carr
CB Cunningham
CB O'Brien
LB O'Shea
RM Delap/McAteer/A Reid/Delap
CM Keane
CM Kilbane
LM Duff
CF Keane
CF Morrison
After recent performances, Keane Snr's return and lack of options in certain positions I think the only spot up for grabs is right side of midfield. O'Brien did well against Brazil and deserves a chance to stake his claim at centre half. Breen is over the hill for my money and Doherty and Dunne aren't up to international level football.
I'm a convert to Kilbane in centre midfield - the only worry about pairing him with Keane Snr is that both are destroyers there rather than creators - which could be a case for Miller getting the nod in the future alongside Keane.
Centre forward alongside Keane Jnr still worries me. I'm losing faith in Clinto. Thought he's been poor in his last few games and has scored a pitiful amount of goals for Brum this season despite starting a rake of games.
Maybe you should put her on a leash, agent-man.
Spurs fan, perchance?Originally Posted by tricky_colour
PP
Semper in faecibus sole profundum variat
I've always had a soft spot for Connolly, not sure why exactly. I think he's a decent enough player, and should be given a real chance.Originally Posted by tiktok
And what are ye on about Harte for? Better than playing that plonker O'Shea at left back. Besides, Harte's a quality player, and a decent free taker.
does anyone know who is the "big name" in the squad (as reported in the indo) who isn't happy with Keane's return... i can only think of Holland but he isn't a big name IMO
I think Connolly has had more than enough chances in an Irish jersey. He is capable of a decent performance once every twenty appearances (Turkey 2003 being his last) not international quality but will be in the squad through lack of numbers up front. But he has had his chances already.Originally Posted by brendy_éire
I agree that if I was picking the team right now on current form Harte would be starting. He is a legitimate attacking threat but his defence is a massive liability. O'Shea's form is poor at the moment but it his only in his second full season and there is no doubt he will be a great player in the future. But he is certainly not a "plonker" and frankly that speaks volumes about you and your mind-set.
How do ye mean?Originally Posted by Footie_Fan
BTW, I don't watch a lot of English football, so my team is based on Irish performances. Also, some of the ManUre 'fans' I know don't seem to like O'Shea for whatever reason.
good team... i like it.Originally Posted by Footie_Fan
Well to call a talented young Irishman, who has a good ten years of football ahead of him, playing for one of the biggest clubs in Europe a "plonker" is ridiculous. Do you know him? You say you only watch Ireland. The guy has only played on twelve occassions for Ireland. How can you judge him on twelve appearances when he has possibly another eighty ahead of him?Originally Posted by brendy_éire
It is a good team but I dont think Lee is good enough. He is good in the air but useless on the ground!Originally Posted by cookie
I'd say its Holland alright. He's the only one really aside from McAteer that would have cause to be unhappy. Its not McAteer as he's already welcomed a Roy return, and anyway Keane see's him as a bit of an airhead who he doesn't take too seriously.Originally Posted by coyney
Holland came out and said something stupid after Keane was sent home didn't he? He said something arrogant about Keane 'cos I remember Dunphy blowing his top and having a right go at Holland, calling him a nothing player etc (how right he was, for once). He's got the most to lose as well, as Keane will take his position. He was plodding along nicely and anonymously there for the last few games in true Mattie Holland style, and now all of a sudden the sh*it has hit the fan
I remember Holland for scoring a crucial goal from distance in a big gameOriginally Posted by 4tothefloor
but I usually find he is a little anonymous in games.
I have nothing against the guy but I think he should button his lip for
the good of the team.
He shouldn't take what Roy said in a fit of rage in Saipan to heart, we
have all said things we regret in the heat of the moment.
His best chance of playing is when Ireland are in tournaments rather than
not qualifying.
The majority of the time Irelands problem is not having enough top class
players through injury, anyway Holland can play right wing as he has done
for his club recently? That is a position which Ireland have always had
a problem filling.
Team would have to be as follows even though it pains me to put Judas in :
1) Given
2) Carr
3) O shea
4) Cunningham
5) Breen
6) Duff
7) Judas
8) Kilbane
9) Mc Ateer
10) Keane
11) Lee
Sorry Clint at the moment think youve been given more than a fair chance time to give the big man a real go. WE do have up to five friendlies before the qualifiers so worth giving this a go. Players like Andy Reid and Matty would still be in with a shout and Screech O Brien as well.
where was that guy plastic paddy that said watch miller tonight, Well i did watch him and he was average but i still think he will come good. To be honest i think this will be the team, whether its my opinion or not i think Kerr will go with this one if everybody is fit
Given
Carr
Cunningham
O Brien
O Shea
Reid
Keane
Kilbane
Duff
Keane
Morrison
I think Miller and Mc Ateer are pushing for the right side and then we have a few average guys that try their best but ultimately do not have it at the highest level week in week out they are holland, healy, delap, connolly, doherty. I think kilbane and keane in the centre woudl be very complimentary and keane would have 3 guys beside him to have the legs and the skill to compliment his composure and sensible passing and also to dictate the pace of the game. Another thing i am so glad that anti keane people have finally been sickened and he is back like it or not you have been wrong all along and you have lost and now look forward to 3 points in Basle.
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