Celtic Cup thread

**Stuttgart88** · 07/02/2011, 3:42 PM

Oh come on Owls Fan, he's been in great form for Celtic. It was a cup game. "Dropped" is hardly the word for it. Far more deserving of a squad place than Keogh.

**geysir** · 07/02/2011, 4:08 PM

Celtic played one up front and Stokes does not play that role well enough.

**theworm2345** · 07/02/2011, 4:26 PM

Very disappointed it will be Gibson/Green over Wilson. Also I think I'd prefer Best over Walters, even the Stoke fans think Walters is mainly someone who can come off the bench to add energy, though I guess Best/Doyle might be more similar than Walters/Doyle. Long/Doyle worked for Doyle though Long never really flourished like he has now. I can't really believe that there are people complaining about Stokes not being involved and yet championing the cause for Kilbane (who has also been in great form) to get dropped...if you look at it, when you remove Rangers, the two are playing at basically the level of competition (nevermind Kilbane's dedication and possible influence on some of the younger players).

**ArdeeBhoy** · 07/02/2011, 4:34 PM

Come on people. Keep this tread on topic! Like some of you are always whining.

There's a separate thread for the game about which, frankly, who cares?

**seanfhear** · 07/02/2011, 8:07 PM

Its looking like if anyone is going to these games then you should bring your boots. You might get a cap for Wales/Scotland/Northern Ireland/ Ireland. Maybe even the full set !

**Junior** · 08/02/2011, 1:44 PM

Off topic I guess but Stokes and Hooper are Celtics first choice strikers - No question. Sunday was a tactical switch nothing more. Anyone suggesting that Walters has done more than Stokes or moreso Long for that matter, in getting a starting spot for tonight is way off the mark in my opinion.

**legendz** · 08/02/2011, 4:34 PM

I don't see how the tournament will be a success if the games not involving the hosts will be so poorly attended. It should possibly interchange home and away fixtures as in the 6 Nations if the tournament is gong to be permanent. Otherwise, maybe Thomond Park or a lower capacity stadium be used for the other game.

**ifk101** · 09/02/2011, 8:37 AM

Last night's result effectively rules Wales out of the running for the crown of tournament champions. They must be devastated.

Tonight's game sees NI play against Scotland. NI are currently ranked 38th in the World by FIFA while Scotland are ranked 53rd. Despite this Scotland are favourities with the bookies to win the game. Have the bookies got it wrong? Only time will tell .....

**Supreme feet** · 09/02/2011, 8:52 AM

It's going to be a classic. Edge of the seat stuff between two great rivals.

**tetsujin1979** · 09/02/2011, 9:12 AM

A small crumb of comfort for Wales, the last team we beat 3-0 went on to draw 0-0 with England less than a month later.

**geysir** · 09/02/2011, 11:21 AM

It is a credit to the set up that so many of the regular players turned up for duty.
From the regulars in the last few games who were missing this time,
McGeady - off season for him
Kilbane, replaced by Clark
Keane - injured - allegedly - but we all know it was a serious vote of no confidence in Trap

**paul_oshea** · 09/02/2011, 11:42 AM

Geysir on a one man mission to right the ills of the fai and trap becomes the self appointed PR man for the FAI and Ireland management team.

**Wolfie** · 09/02/2011, 12:50 PM

What sort of turn out can be expected tonight?? 10,000???

**Duggie** · 09/02/2011, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

Keane - injured - allegedly - but we all know it was a serious vote of no confidence in Trap

keane is injured, no question.

**geysir** · 09/02/2011, 12:53 PM

Careful now Duggie or you will be branded a Trap apologist.

**geysir** · 09/02/2011, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Geysir on a one man mission to right the ills of the fai and trap becomes the self appointed PR man for the FAI and Ireland management team.

Are you referring to my fact based comments as opposed your self proclaimed devilish mutterings.

**cornflakes** · 09/02/2011, 2:56 PM

Have the FAI set ticket prices for the last two games?
Its ridiculous to have an empty stadium for these games. They should be lowered to 20euro

**Dodge** · 09/02/2011, 3:05 PM

Originally Posted by cornflakes

Have the FAI set ticket prices for the last two games?
Its ridiculous to have an empty stadium for these games. They should be lowered to 20euro

The point isn't to fill them. The point is get the most money

If they dropped the price to €20 and got an extra 10,000 at last nights game (they wouldn't have got more), they'd be worse off financially