Estonia V Ireland - Friday, 11th November 2011 - Euro 2012 Play Off 1st Leg

[Closed Account 2]

just to confirm the fist leg is 11th out in Tallinn ? any idea of kick off ?

[Noelys Guitar]

Holy fcuk, they'll have that footage on a permanent loop in the Estonian dressing room before the games.

Thats exactly what they will do as well. The idiot should have kept his thoughts to himself. Never like seeing that. Thankfully Trap is the polar opposite and will show the right level of respect to Estonia.

[punkrocket]

Trust the Donkey to put a dampener on things.

[French Toasht]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._Le_Coq_Arena

The stadium. Only 10,300.

[French Toasht]

Thats exactly what they will do as well. The idiot should have kept his thoughts to himself. Never like seeing that. Thankfully Trap is the polar opposite and will show the right level of respect to Estonia.

First leg has been confirmed by the FAI as Friday November 11th in Tallinn, with the second leg at the Aviva on Tuesday 15th.

Speaking after the draw, Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni said, ‘It is extremely positive for Ireland that we will play the first leg away. We should not underestimate our opposition, or any team, including Estonia, to have made it through to the play-off, they must have quality and mental fortitude. Our build up to this stage of the competition has shown us the importance of organisation, attention to detail, and self-belief. That will be vitally important to us as we prepare for these games in November."

[dantheman]

Just had a wee peek and they are on suicide watch en mass. I just posted demanding that Dowie get the job now.

God love them

The nightmare scenario has happened

Not only have we f**ked up but we've handed qualification to the Republic on a plate!

Good luck Estonia but you haven't a hope.

F*ck that. We've only ourselves to blame.

And anyone who doesn't think that having the Republic qualify for a tournament.....right now..isn't a bad thing for OWC, isn't looking at the big picture.

What a bunch of dicks we are, and what a disgrace those 2 performances against Estonia were. Look what we have done!!

I agree with all that's been said re the Mexicans getting Estonia, but as it's a positives thread let's put some positive spin on it.
When, not if, the thieves qualify every half decent but non England squad English players who's granny has had a pint if Guinness will be jumping on the bandwagon. Should a couple of Kevin nolans etc come on board the chances of a young teenager from Derry ever making the Mexican team is greatly reduced thus perhaps swaying them back to the good side.

[Sullivinho]

The two boys we need to be wary of

Middlesbrough's Tarmo Kink:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarmo_Kink

And Amkar Perm's Konstantin Vassiljev:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vassiljev

I was just about to ask if anyone knew about their top players. And to be honest, my ignorance would have presumed 'Amkar Perm' was something Russian auld ones got done to their hair so y'learn something new every day.

[timmy]

didn't buy any ticket for the Armenia match!!! What are the chances of getting a ticket for this?????

[French Toasht]

Brian Kerr talking about his experiences against Estonia with the Faroes, tonight on Off the Ball.

[Charlie Darwin]

God love them

What's this Mexican stuff about?

On an unrelated note, given Shamrock Rovers' experience of playing in the hostile Le Coq Arena, now has to be the time to call up Toronto-born Alan Mannus

[Noelys Guitar]

God love them

That last one is pure comedy gold Dantheman. Ole, Ole, ole, ole we are the Mexicans, we are the Mexicans ole ole ole ole

[pineapple stu]

What's this Mexican stuff about?

South of the border.

just to confirm the fist leg is 11th out in Tallinn ? any idea of kick off ?

Either 11 or 12 Nov. Presumably so more games get shown on telly. I imagine the time won't be known until the day is known.

[Sullivinho]

I agree with all that's been said re the Mexicans getting Estonia, but as it's a positives thread let's put some positive spin on it.
When, not if, the thieves qualify every half decent but non England squad English players who's granny has had a pint if Guinness will be jumping on the bandwagon. Should a couple of Kevin nolans etc come on board the chances of a young teenager from Derry ever making the Mexican team is greatly reduced thus perhaps swaying them back to the good side.

[ifk101]

What's this Mexican stuff about?

es debido a que son de habla española, estúpido

[boovidge]

South of the border.

Except players are migrating from them to us, not the other way round!

[punkrocket]

God love them

I liked that Mexican bit, banditos nipping across the border to raid the wains.
Arriba.
The bit about good v evil made me laugh as well. Oh .. and the guilt

[boovidge]

A young Iain Dowie on the left?

[French Toasht]

South of the border.


Either 11 or 12 Nov. Presumably so more games get shown on telly. I imagine the time won't be known until the day is known.

The Estonians have confirmed it is Friday 11th.

[pineapple stu]

The Estonians have confirmed it is Friday 11th.

Where'd you see that? Their FA website still has 11/12 November.

[Sullivinho]

A young Iain Dowie on the left?

Coincidentally enough, it might be Estonian legend Mart Poom..