Republic of Ireland V Wales - Monday, 8th February 2011 - Carling Nations Cup

**Sullivinho** · 06/02/2011, 7:57 PM

I'm as disappointed as anyone that McCarthy won't be involved on tuesday but to me, this screams club pressure rather than international second thoughts. This is the guy who had the FAI release a statement on his behalf when these kind of rumours/speculations first surfaced a while back. Zero chance of him playing for Scotland. All four teams are suffering pull outs. I'd put it down to the inconsequential nature of the tournament and the fact it's taking place at a time when club games are very much of consequence. Wigan know the importance of McCarthy to their survvial hopes, he gave them an ample demonstration yesterday.

Originally Posted by FAI

Trapattoni confirmed during his press briefing that both Ciaran Clark and Seamus Coleman will start against Wales to earn their debut caps. He also stated his intention to utilise the full complement of six substitutions allowed to him during the game.

Happy enough with that news tbh

**osarusan** · 06/02/2011, 8:17 PM

Ah Tuff Paddy - how I miss him so.

**Charlie Darwin** · 06/02/2011, 11:21 PM

I must have missed it when it was broadcast but it appears Trap confirmed Clark and Coleman will both play in their club positions, so left back for Clark and right wing for Coleman.

**TrapAPony** · 06/02/2011, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I must have missed it when it was broadcast but it appears Trap confirmed Clark and Coleman will both play in their club positions, so left back for Clark and right wing for Coleman.

I'll guess the lineup as Given, O'Shea, Dunne, St.Ledger, Clark, Coleman, Green, Whelan, Duff, Doyle, Long. Would much prefer Wilson play instead of Green though.

**SkStu** · 07/02/2011, 3:10 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I must have missed it when it was broadcast but it appears Trap confirmed Clark and Coleman will both play in their club positions, so left back for Clark and right wing for Coleman.

left back for John O'Shea surely!?

**Supreme feet** · 07/02/2011, 5:39 AM

Wouldn't mind seeing Fahey in the middle alongside Whelan again. They linked up well at times against Norway and are worth another go. I think Whelan always plays to the level of his CM partner; very good alongside Steven Reid, solid enough alongside Andrews, terrible alongside Gibson and Green. There was some nice interplay between him and Fahey against Norway, and I remember them playing well together during the World Youth Cup in 2003.

**shakermaker1982** · 07/02/2011, 10:19 AM

Buzzing about Coleman playing. Injuries have forced the Trap's hand but I think Coleman can cement a RM spot if he impresses. Pace is something we are crying out for.

I think he'll now line up with this:

Given

O'Shea Dunne St Ledger Clark

Coleman Whelan Green Duff

Doyle Long

Only two weak links now with that team IMO. Such a shame about McCarthy but I was kind of expecting it. Wigan need him fit if they want to stay up.

**sparkey** · 07/02/2011, 2:16 PM

Team announced for Wales game:
Given

O'Shea Dunne St Ledger Clark

Coleman Whelan Green/Gibson Duff

Doyle Walters

**AlaskaFox** · 07/02/2011, 2:28 PM

Long should start ahead of Walters, but apart from that, it's fairly spot on. I'd rather Green over Gibson based on club form, amazingly.

**Duggie** · 07/02/2011, 2:36 PM

i know hes out but i reckon lawerence could do a job in central midfield. good on the ball, good engine and his tackling wouldnt be to shabby. mcgeady gets the right side midfield spot for me right now.

**Stuttgart88** · 07/02/2011, 4:02 PM

I'd have liked a look at LL in midfield at some point but I don't think our management team has that type of imagination even if he was fit.

Walters is an interesting one. I think Best when fit and interested is an absolute handful and a more dangerous player. Maybe Walters will allow Doyle more freedom than Robbie does. Walters can do more of the holding up play and winning the ball in the air than any of Robbie, Long or Stokes.

**tetsujin1979** · 07/02/2011, 4:07 PM

Interesting comment on Walters starting up front from Trapattoni: http://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys/stat...26978933903360

trap says the idea to pair walters with doyle up front did not come to him in a dream, but after long hours of study.

**TrapAPony** · 07/02/2011, 4:58 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaFox

I'd rather Green over Gibson based on club form, amazingly.

Wilson and Fahey are much better than Green. Really don't know what Trap sees in Green.

**Stuttgart88** · 07/02/2011, 5:38 PM

Originally Posted by osarusan

Ah Tuff Paddy - how I miss him so.

Hear hear.

**AlaskaFox** · 07/02/2011, 6:06 PM

Originally Posted by TrapAPony

Wilson and Fahey are much better than Green. Really don't know what Trap sees in Green.

Very true, but of the two he named on the teamsheet, I'd plump for Green.

**Cymro** · 07/02/2011, 6:18 PM

Wales team:

Hennessey

Eardley
Danny Collins
James Collins
Ricketts

Crofts
King
Vaughan

Church
Earnshaw
Robson-Kanu

You're probably thinking, 'Who the hell are they?' We've had a few pull-outs and our strikers are rubbish with the exception of Bellamy. No Bale or Ramsey either (which rounds off the well-known players in our squad) although watch out for Andy King who is an excellent young player.

Edit: if you're in the UK, take a look at King's first goal on Saturday:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot..._1/9389152.stm

I predict a 2-0 'home' win. Earnshaw is the only one of our strikers with any pedigree and he hasn't done anything on the international stage for years.

**Kingdom** · 07/02/2011, 6:27 PM

eardley is the Blackpool lad yeah? He's having a good season. Simon Church has done well at underage level for Wales I think.
Once Earnshaw doesn't score I won't mind. Can't stand him.

**Stuttgart88** · 07/02/2011, 7:02 PM

Didn't Any King win goal of the season in 1977?

**paul_oshea** · 07/02/2011, 7:27 PM

Originally Posted by Cymro

Wales team:

Hennessey

Eardley
Danny Collins
James Collins
Ricketts

Crofts
King
Vaughan

Church
Earnshaw
Robson-Kanu

You're probably thinking, 'Who the hell are they?' We've had a few pull-outs and our strikers are rubbish with the exception of Bellamy. No Bale or Ramsey either (which rounds off the well-known players in our squad) although watch out for Andy King who is an excellent young player.

I predict a 2-0 'home' win. Earnshaw is the only one of our strikers with any pedigree and he hasn't done anything on the international stage for years.

can you tell me anything about this young cardiff lad called sullivan? Looks like a very good player. Only young still, have you (wales) big hopes for him?