Predict the Squad/ Starting Lineup for Macedonia

**Predator** · 01/03/2011, 1:08 PM

I'm intrigued as to whether Trap will use the same squad for the Uruguay game, or will there be a reserve pool of players to draw upon?

**shakermaker1982** · 01/03/2011, 1:18 PM

Originally Posted by Yard of Pace

He's only got 1 league goal this season according to Wiki (3 in Europe) so that's somewhat nice to know.
Wiki also says that Šumulikoski in midfield, with 71 caps, is known to their fans as "the Balkan Gerrard". However, it's worth noting that he was released from Preston after 15 games in 2009 and failed a trial at Palace in 2010.

He's the main man for his country and is a good player but I suppose at Inter he's got to bow down to Eto'o, Milito and co. I think Inter signed another striker during last transfer window as well so he's probably not getting much game time at the moment which should be to our benefit. I hope the guy is rusty.

**cufc champions** · 01/03/2011, 1:53 PM

westwood
Ledger Dunne Clarke
Mcgeady Fahey Whelan Gibson Duff
Long Doyle

J Murphy Coleman Hunt Lawernce Best

There is goals in this team

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 01/03/2011, 3:47 PM

I don't know why Whelan is in everyones team. He's an average player who can't get a game for Stoke with nobody really in for him. Gibson and Fahey are much better options, but you know how loyal Trap is, it's annoying.

**AlaskaFox** · 01/03/2011, 4:09 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

I don't know why Whelan is in everyones team. He's an average player who can't get a game for Stoke with nobody really in for him. Gibson and Fahey are much better options, but you know how loyal Trap is, it's annoying.

It's a predictions thread, not a "dream first XI" thread. So everyone is putting Trap's likely loyalties into their teams.

**Sullivinho** · 01/03/2011, 4:49 PM

Whelan is a Trapattoni stalwart. Must surely be one of the most capped players during his reign.

**geysir** · 01/03/2011, 5:43 PM

Whelan has personality.

**Predator** · 01/03/2011, 6:30 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

Whelan has personality.

I agree. Marty Whelan has plenty personality.

**The Fly** · 01/03/2011, 6:36 PM

Ba-dum-tsh.

**tricky_colour** · 01/03/2011, 6:40 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

Whelan has personality.

Will he be starting alongside Louis Walsh then?

**SkStu** · 01/03/2011, 7:25 PM

Louis allows too many men in behind him for my liking.

**Paddy Garcia** · 01/03/2011, 8:23 PM

Originally Posted by lionelhutz

Is Lawrence injured? Cause nobody on this thread has mentioned the possibility of him starting. He's definitely in the running if fit as Trap fancies him..

Back on the bench tonight.

**Fixer82** · 01/03/2011, 8:45 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Louis allows too many men in behind him for my liking.

Yeah, plus I heard he's a terrible dribbler

**paul_oshea** · 01/03/2011, 8:59 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Louis allows too many men in behind him for my liking.

Yes did you get that text about trouserius snakeius and the mutant species....

You know, I think Trap gets too much credit, but there has been an emergence of options in the squad with lots of regulars in the PL(maybe not regular starts but regular in terms of time) and it definitely is an exciting time. If we could just add 2 or so players of real quality before given/keane/duff/dunne retire, we could be in a very good position next summer - if we qualify.

**Crosby87** · 01/03/2011, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Yard of Pace

Wiki also says that �umulikoski in midfield, with 71 caps, is known to their fans as "the Balkan Gerrard".

Wiki also says they call him that because he loves Phil Collins.

**bwagner** · 02/03/2011, 1:31 PM

I think the strongest squad whould be:

Westwood,Kenny

Clark
Dunne
St.Ledger
Foley
O 'Shea
Stearman
Ward

Whelan
Gibson
Fahey
O'Hara
Andrews
Duff
Mc Geady
Wilson

Walters
Best
Long
Doyle
Stokes

**tetsujin1979** · 02/03/2011, 2:23 PM

no McCarthy?

**bwagner** · 02/03/2011, 2:48 PM

Sorry guys McCarthy and Coleman also, I dont like to jump at any "anglo blow in " but if anything happens to Dunne we are in major trouble, I totally welcome Stearman.

**Kingdom** · 03/03/2011, 10:03 AM

Predicting:
-------- Westwood---------
O'Shea Dunne St Ledger Clark
McGeady Andrews Whelan Duff
---------- Long Doyle---------

Subs: Kenny, Foley, Gibson, Green, Best, Walters, Fahey

mcGeady not a cert? Someone's been on the laughing salts...

One thing I would say on the team I've outlined above, is that it is small. I dunno how big the Balkans are, but we've the back 4 and Doyler for bulk and height defending setpieces. That is a concern. It could be enough for Andrews or Green to displace Fahey. In fact I think it will. Andrews to start, Fahey to bench, Coleman not selected for match day squad. Ireland to win, Kingdom to back heavily, drinks all round. :-)

**shakermaker1982** · 03/03/2011, 10:49 AM

Kingdom- Can you name me one game where McGeady has impressed everybody (not just Aiden/Celtic fans) in an Irish shirt? If Lawrence is fit then it wouldn't surprise me if McGeady is on the bench.