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    Quote Originally Posted by The Legend
    When did McAteer say he was coming back? this is news to me (of course i don't live there anymore).

    Himself and Keane will probably kill each other at the first training session!
    He played against Brazil.

    McAteer has endorsed Keane's return.(not that his endorsement is required)

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Legend
    When did McAteer say he was coming back? this is news to me (of course i don't live there anymore).

    Himself and Keane will probably kill each other at the first training session!
    Well I think one of them would end up dead and I know where I would be putting my money.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy
    As I've said elsewhere, I can't see that happening. The welcome may be less than enthusiastic from some, but once he dons the green shirt, that's it. He's an Ireland player again and will get the backing commensurate with that position.
    Roy Keane can pull on whatever the hell he likes but he's not getting any kind of support from me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Footie_Fan
    McAteer has endorsed Keane's return.(not that his endorsement is required)
    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.

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    Thumbs up what starting 11 should be....

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    carr cunningham o'shea harte
    miller holland keane duff
    keane morrison

    what a team!!!!!!!!!!

    one of the best mid fields in europe!

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tricky_colour
    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
    Spurs fan, perchance?

    PP
    Semper in faecibus sole profundum variat

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    Quote Originally Posted by tiktok
    Play Connolly and Harte but not Keane.
    Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.
    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.
    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.
    Have you ever won the treble?

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by brendy_éire
    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.
    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.
    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.

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Footie_Fan
    But he is certainly not a "plonker" and frankly that speaks volumes about you and your mind-set.
    How do ye mean?
    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.
    Have you ever won the treble?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Footie_Fan
    GK: Given
    RB: Carr
    CB: Cunnigham (C)
    CB: O'Brien
    LB: O'Shea
    RM: Miller
    CM: Roy Keane
    CM: Kavanagh
    LM: Duff
    CF: Keane
    CF: Lee

    Subs:
    GK: Kenny
    GK: Colgan
    DF: Breen
    DF: Finnan
    DF: Harte
    DF: Doherty
    MF: McAteer
    MF: Holland
    MF: A Reid
    MF: Kilbane
    MF: Healy
    MF: Delap
    CF: Morrison
    CF: Connolly
    CF: Byrne

    Strikers are our main problem. Lack of numbers and quality.
    good team... i like it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brendy_éire
    How do ye mean?
    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.
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cookie
    good team... i like it.
    It is a good team but I dont think Lee is good enough. He is good in the air but useless on the ground!

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    Quote Originally Posted by coyney
    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'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.

    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4tothefloor
    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.

    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 game
    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.

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    Unhappy

    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.

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    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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