Slovakia V Republic of Ireland - Tuesday, 12th October 2010 - Euro 2012 Qualifier

[French Toasht]

Sorry you're right. They'll clearly be hoping we draw with Russia. Outside of the three head to heads between the big three, theres four massive games that I think will have a huge say in the final outcome of the group.

Russia v Macedonia

Slovakia V Armenia

Ireland v Armenia
Macedonia v Slovakia

I think its almost certain that one of the big three will fall on their own sword in one of those matches. Macedonia v Slovakia particularly jumps out at me.

[mypost]

Home wins in the first 3, possibly all 4.

[paul_oshea]

that would as well for me if it wasn't so late on....

[Sullivinho]

Was talking to a Slovakian at work, who said after their two recent games against Andorra, they got slated by their own press but interestingly their press described Ireland's win over Macedonia as "workman like", "unimaginative" and "all perspiration with little inspiration." A tad harsh I felt.

I wouldn't disagree with that assessment but really, how many teams could go there, paint pretty pictures and tear the Macedonians apart without breaking a sweat?

[Stuttgart88]

The last time I checked, UEFA didn't award points for artistic merit. If you want grace and elegance watch figure skating and synchronised swimming.

[paul_oshea]

we have some artistic masters on here tonight painting all sorts of descriptive pictures....poets one and all....

[Kingdom]

Sorry you're right. They'll clearly be hoping we draw with Russia. Outside of the three head to heads between the big three, theres four massive games that I think will have a huge say in the final outcome of the group.

Russia v Macedonia

Slovakia V Armenia

Ireland v Armenia
Macedonia v Slovakia

I think its almost certain that one of the big three will fall on their own sword in one of those matches. Macedonia v Slovakia particularly jumps out at me.

Can't see Russia slipping up at home to the Macedonians.
Wouldn't be as confident of Slovakia at home to Armenia. Armenia will be go there with nothing to fear, and surely they'll give it a lash, as they could leapfrog Slovakia by winning that game.
I'm sure if there is anything at stake we'll do whats necessary against Armenia, but in a way, results could transpire that Armenia, by doing us a favour against Slovakia, could head to Dublin with something to play for.

Agree with Frenchy too, Macedonia v Slovakia looks a very possible upset.

Our game vs Slovakia is huge. Biggest game we've had since Skopje.

[geysir]

Our game vs Slovakia is huge. Biggest game we've had since Skopje.

That's a bit too obvious, Kingdom.

[DeLorean]

Bumping thread.

[DeLorean]

Closed thread.