Sky just asking "how important will that goal difference be?" and showing GD in the table, so I guess yes.
not bothered watching 2 terrible teams play terrible football in a terrible atmosphereOriginally Posted by EastTerracer
Sky just asking "how important will that goal difference be?" and showing GD in the table, so I guess yes.
3-0. I haven't been so excited since Scotland beat Bulgaria. Where's me hammer?
result. Didnt see any of it but appears to have been a good second half. Encouraging to see us not hold back after taking the lead. Highlights would be most appreciated!
I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.
Pleased with the nights work. Puts us in with a chance in this competition. Gives us a bit of confidence and gets a few new lads into the squad. The bigger picture is of course Macedonia at home next up. Don't think any of the new lads stood out enough to start against Macedonia barring injuries but pleased with Walters contribution. Duff was the standout player but Wales were awful they made Green look decent.
Nope. Delighted to see us winning 3-0 and to have a fully fit Duff back but the same problems remain. Papering over the cracks here tonight. Gibson was poor and the great goal should not disguise that. Whelan (who improved in the second half) is off the pace and will be shown up when he plays against Macedonia. Given had one save to make the whole game and he spilled the ball. The Macedonia game will be nothing like tonights match.
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Ya it does
Clark seemed to do well. I wouldn't say he'd done enough to be first choice yet but if we need him to slot in I wouldn't have any fears.
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Darron will have to come to terms with the fact he's never going to score a tap-in.
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I actually thought Gibson was OK tonight, even before the goal.
I'd be happy for Clark to start against Macedonia.
I had reservations about Sledge before the game but I thought he looked very comfortable.
Walters didn't do enough for me, not bad but not mobile or pro-active enough and I think this frustrated Gibson & Whelan.
Coleman did well enough but I'd still favour McGeady I think.
Westwood should have got a half
Coleman has a bit to learn about playing defensively at premier league/international level. He was lucky not to give away a penalty (also in a few premier league games).
He could probably play full back for an attacking Brazilian team (they don't have to worry about the defending so much).
Clark looked llike he has been playing for Ireland for years.
Gibson needs to be playing regular football before he can be judged. He is not getting enough games at utd.
Walters put in a good shift and is certainly an option.
Duffer was good and he has that bit of know how that most of our players hav'nt.
Delighted to see Wilson get some time on the pitch.
Hopefully McCarthy will get some game time in the near future.
Team to start against Macedonia barring injuries will probably be
Given
O'Shea, Dunne, St Ledger, Clark
McGeady, Whelan, Gibson/Green, Duff
Keane, Doyle
Didn't think any of our players were better than average tbh. But a good result, a clean sheet, three good goals (from our point of view) and three debuts.
Surprised how poor Wales were, offered absolutely nothing going forward.
Its nice to see us beat someone 3-0 but there has to be more useful international exercises available. This was a bit like watching West Brom versus Preston .......... really no point.
I'd have him in against Macedonia too. Sledge had a baptism of fire in Bulgaria and did well after only a friendly or two so Trap has form for that. Depends on what he made of Ciaran tonight. Like seanfhear says, looked like a regular tonight. So tidy and confident.
I would agree with this. Happy with the result and happy with the second half. Didn't think we had to do much to win though. Macedonia will be the one that counts.
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"We lost because we didn't win"- Ronaldo
Dire first half, but good in the second. First of all Wales were pretty awful, despite withdrawals I thought they'd put it up to us far more but were content simply to be an obstacle. In truth it was very comfortable.
But it's not often we beat anyone 3-0. And there were lots of positives. Clark started nervy, but grew into the game and he's such a natural, confident player. I don't know if he's a left back solution but welcome to the fold young man.
Coleman showed glimpses of what he can do and we know he can do more. I actually thought Walters had a very good game, won lots of ball in the air, made countless runs in behind, barreled into opponents with glee and made a total nuisance of himself. Also very good for Duff's goal, and his interplay with Duff and the midfield was really very neat and quite impressive at times. He doesn't look the most intelligent going forward but looks a useful addition.
Gibson and Whelan were so-so at times, but were quite good at others. Whelan ticked things over in midfield, and both made some telling forward runs (obviously lacking in previous games). Darron's goal was a screamer, was delighted for him and that's the kind of confidence boost that will bring him on.
Dunne and Sledge despite current form we're excellent. O'Shea had a shaky start but got better. Given had nothing to do. Of the subs I thought Keogh made a useful cameo, popped up in dangerous areas as the game opened up. And Shane Long will likely be annoyed he didn't score. Fahey took his free kick well.
Duff was MOTM. The classiest player on the park by far.
All in all it's one of the better friendly exercises we've had in recent years. As a new year confidence boost, and a nice bit of momentum pre-Macedonia, it could prove priceless.
Ou-est le Centre George Pompidou?
Do RTE know that George and Ronnie have been moonlighting?
Kenny C on radio after the game made a fair point about Gibson, that he is the better player when he (cue for one of Kenny's stock phrases) speculates to accumulate.
Meaning I think, that he is not a good holding player which Trap requires, but he is a better player when getting forward like he did in the 2nd half, making it happen, making the one two which led to his goal.
It was great to see 2 new players such as Clark and Coleman, to be playing with such confidence.
For us, I would like to have a player like Coleman at RB, but not just yet, even if we are crying out for player like him at RB. Clarke can start at LB and maybe Coleman on the bench against Macedonia.
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