calf muscle injury. Being assessed by Fulhams medics and may be available for Andorra.Originally Posted by Razors left peg
" I wish to God that someone would be able to block out the voices in my head for five minutes, the voices that scream, over and over again: "Why do they come to me to die?"
O Hara has had enough time to decide at this stage. He said he was gonna make a decision after the world cup and he has kept quiet since so he can f off at this stage as far as Im concerned.
I know it wont happen, but Coleman on the wing to me looks like it could be a decent option. He prob not defensively good enough at this stage to play right back but he definately has alot to offer attacking.
Its really not that complicated!!!
I was just thinking KK on the left is probably the best replacement, meaning a new left back - either JOS or Kelly. I'd still expect McGeady or Lawrence to start on the right though. If they're not fit they wouldn't be traveling. Match fitness is another thing so I doubt we'd get 90 minutes from either.
Duff being injured is no reason to call up McCarthy. Perhaps to replace Andrews, but not Duff.
Duggie: Ditto re-O'Hara never being picked.
Thats fine, thats your opinion. But without getting into the whole dedate, you cant deny that he would add much needed quality to the midfield contingent of our squad.
Trapapony, I agree about Walters but he has been playing well for Ipswich for the past couple of seasons and Trap doen't seem interested at all. I'd like to see him given a shot. Coleman slipped my mind and yes he would provide a welcome injection of fiestiness and skill. Was very impressed again with his cameo v Everton.
I know what you're saying Stutts as McCarthy is clearly a central midfield player. However, I don't think you can discount the fact that his only senior appearance to date was on the right-side when he came on against Brazil in place of Lawrence. Trap has consistently seen Keogh as a winger rather than a striker so I wouldn't be surprised if he saw McCarthy as an option as he is strong enough to run all day.
"There's man all over for you, blaming on his boots the fault of his feet" - Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
McCarthy has only played in central midfield for the U21s as well, if that has any bearing.
Whelan came off in the Brazil game, maybe McCarthy was introduced on the right so the team wouldn't have completely unfamiliar central midfield partnership playing?
Sure. If Keogh can be considered as a wide midfielder than why not McCarthy when needed? He has done in the past for club and country.
KK, Fahey, LL, Treacy & McGeady are all wide options and I'm sure Trap also sees Keogh or Long as able to fill in on the right. Personally, I'd like to see McCarthy in the squad but not picking isn't too controversial in my view, though with Andrews out you'd think it's wise to travel with 4 CM options.
Duff a bad loss - once again fortune vomits on our collective eiderdown.
Trapp might be reluctant to risk Treacy - he may well play Kilbane on the left wing. This would mean O'Shea at left full and either Kelly or McShane at right full.
Another option is to just play McGeady and Lawrence and let them switch wings at intervals during the game - a loose strategy that I doubt Trapp is a fan of.
He's also got Andy Reid.............................................. .. (is he match fit??)
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His inclusion in the squad would be in no way detrimental and is arguably merited above others who have been omitted. Agreed on the need for four CM players.
I'd rather see Kilbane on the left wing than LB (If he has to play some part).
I wouldn't be surprised if he goes witk Keogh if Lawrence & McGeady are out. My optimism from earlier just went out the window, fell 200 storeys and splattered on the concrete. This game now has draw written all over it. At least with Duff in the side we had some creative spark from midfield.
Thinking about it isn't Jon Walters worth calling up? He can play on the right or up top. Physical, pacey enough and is at least first choice for his current team.
Why are people assuming McGeady & Lawrence are out? J'accuse Noely. They've both been training, just not starting games.
Re-Duff's absence: one thing that really stood out for me during the Brazil game was that Duff was the only outlet for people to give the ball to. Once McGeady came in his place on the ball just never stuck and Brazil started to run all over us.
Yes, the fact that he can play RHM and up top would make him a very useful call up.
I suppose Kevin Foley could also be considered a RHM option
Very true and a big worry. Consider also how many free kicks he wins for us. Hopefully Doyle has one of those games where every ball that comes remotely near him winds up in his possession and he holds it up well.
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni also confirmed that Aiden McGeady is carrying a slight ankle knock, although the Italian admitted the Spartak Moscow player is not a major concern.
The loss of Duff and concerns over Treacy and McGeady limited Trapattoni’s options at today’s opening training session in Malahide, with Andy Keogh playing on the left of midfield, while Liam Lawrence filled the right-wing berth
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...277889066.html
Ah, good to see Lawrence is training. I really hope Keogh isn't ahead of Treacy on the left.
Well that is some good news. Has got to be McGeady and Lawerence starting then.
I would have thought he would have learned his lesson from the Italian game that Keogh cant play on the wing. I think hes a very good option up front but Id play Doyler on the wing ahead of Keogh if it really came to that and Keogh up top
Its really not that complicated!!!
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