Republic of Ireland V Norway - Wednesday, 17th November 2010 - Friendly

[elroy]

Walters and Folan included at the expense of Keogh. Shameful.

Why??

[paul_oshea]

Clark's FIFA clearance hasn't come through yet

Trap talking about Noble and o'Hara at the press conference

where is the press conference?

[Dodge]

No idea. Text updates from a journalist mate.

[alltogethernow]

I have given up....What does Ward have to do to get in? Play week in week out in the premiership...oh wait...

Crazy decision again. Folan shouldn't be anywhere near that squad either.

[Closed Account]

http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys
Ken is tweeting about it. There should be a proper FAI hash tag and all the journalists there should be using it.
http://twitter.com/#!/Ciaran_O is using it properly.

Jon Walters, Marc Wilson in #IRL squad, also Stephen hunt, Caleb Folan, Keith Treacy return... #FAI

Given, Keane and regulars to start v Norway... Coleman might play 'somewhere'...(no idea what he's saying)....#IRL

No answer yet from #FIFA on #AVFC Ciaran Clark. Trap says 'important' addition, A defender, not midfielder. #FAI #IRL

On Mark Noble/O'Hara Trap: (paraphrasing) 'we asked him, no immediate yes, agent wanted assurances to play, can't guarantee that..' (cont..)

Trap points to how Shane Duffy & Ciaran Clark said 'Yes' immediately, with others wanting guarantees... Looks unlikely for Noble/O'Hara

[tetsujin1979]

happy enough with the squad, disappointed McCarthy isn't included, but outside of Trapattoni's control
Stokes maybe the only omission I'm not happy about

on Clark's omission, Ken Early tweeted this from the press conference: http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys/status/571524645920768

trap didn't call up ciaran clark. says he's a good defender, too young, needs to play, midfield not his position.

[Closed Account]

I think the point about Noble/O'Hara asking for First team guarantees should be highlighted. Final nail in the coffin in my mind. Thanks but No Thanks.

Daniel McDonnell tweeting too
http://twitter.com/#!/McDonnellDan

Trap rambling about Noble and O'Hara etc now...everyone confused. Now talking about agents looking for first XI guarantee...

Cretins.

[Sullivinho]

Trap talking about Noble and o'Hara at the press conference

Drummerboy's credible source = Trap?

[geysir]

http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys
Ken is tweeting about it. There should be a proper FAI hash tag and all the journalists there should be using it.
http://twitter.com/#!/Ciaran_O is using it properly.

It is easier to to get to Ciaran's tweets using this link
http://twitter.com/Ciaran_O

[tetsujin1979]

Duff's in the squad too, supposed to be making his comeback from injury for Fulham tomorrow

[rebelmusic]

I'm assuming McShane is seen as CB replacement and not RB anymore? Considering there's 3 RB's in that list already? Happy enough with this squad, some pointless players there but not much alternatives. Only player not getting a fair shout it Ward.

[paul_oshea]

happy enough with the squad, disappointed McCarthy isn't included, but outside of Trapattoni's control
Stokes maybe the only omission I'm not happy about

on Clark's omission, Ken Early tweeted this from the press conference: http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys/status/571524645920768

how does trap have a clue about him when he never even saw him play?! this stuff seriously annoys me to be honest, we are extremely limited in terms of starting midfielders/defenders in the premiership and here where we have a chance to see him play, get him into the sqaud and gain experience and trap does this.

[geysir]

Paul, are you muttering about Clark?
Trap can't call up a player who has not been cleared by FIFA to play for us.

[paul_oshea]

Yep i read that but look at what tets says? Or did i get that wrong? its been known to happen!

"trap didn't call up ciaran clark. says he's a good defender, too young, needs to play, midfield not his position. "

that to me sounds like trap didnt call him up (too young , needs to play etc) as opposed to not being cleared....

[TrapAPony]

Waiting on FIFA clearance on Clark

http://twitter.com/#!/McDonnellDan

[AlaskaFox]

Are the under-21s playing that weekend too? Maybe Clark could play for them (if he's cleared that is).

[paul_oshea]

Waiting on FIFA clearance on Clark

http://twitter.com/#!/McDonnellDan

Ok looks like all journalists were at the press conference and some were listening.

[shakermaker1982]

I hope to God he gives Coleman, Westwood and Walters a run out. We know Keane and Given can do a job for us. Giving them more caps would be pointless. They need the match practice? Let them put a transfer request in January.

If he starts Kilbane at LB I'll cry. I really will.

[Dodge]

Think its just Ken Early transcribing Trap's muttering.

Other journos have confirmed that his FIFA clearance hasn't come thtough

[shakermaker1982]

Why is he saying Clarke is too young and midfield not his position? Does he work with the kid every day? Houillier must see something if he plays him in MF.....