Ireland V Estonia - Tuesday, 15th November 2011 - Euro 2012 Playoff 2nd Leg

**BonnieShels** · 16/11/2011, 12:00 AM

It's still not sunk in.

**Noelys Guitar** · 16/11/2011, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by BonnieShels

It's still not sunk in.

Thats whats so great about it Bonnieshels. You wake up on a poxy Tuesday morning and realise that we are back in the big time. Facing the types of sides and games that mess up your whole week because of what is at stake. But the buzz when we beat an England or Holland or Italy or whoever is so good that it makes up for almost eveything. We are officially back in the big time.

**boovidge** · 16/11/2011, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar

lads can anyone help. I can't play the RTE clips of post match interviews? Is anyone else having this problem or is there something I need to download? I can get Monday night football (LOI ) no problem and all the RTE radio stuff but can't play the TV interviews? Thanks in advance

I'm having the same problem. Thought they'd geoblocked it on friday but I'm getting the same thing over here. Everything's on RTE player though so I just watched them on that.

**boovidge** · 16/11/2011, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by BonnieShels

It's still not sunk in.

I don't think it will sink in for me until the players walk out for their first match at the tournament.

**Noelys Guitar** · 16/11/2011, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by boovidge

I'm having the same problem. Thought they'd geoblocked it on friday but I'm getting the same thing over here. Everything's on RTE player though so I just watched them on that.

Going to try that Boovidge. Thanks

**Noelys Guitar** · 16/11/2011, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by boovidge

I'm having the same problem. Thought they'd geoblocked it on friday but I'm getting the same thing over here. Everything's on RTE player though so I just watched them on that.

How do I watch it on RTE player Boovidge? Can't seem to locate the post match stuff.

**Dunny** · 16/11/2011, 1:02 AM

http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=1121897

**Dunny** · 16/11/2011, 1:02 AM

Youl just have to skip to the end.

**Jaysus** · 16/11/2011, 1:22 AM

I'm becoming more 'meh' about Hunt every game, wouldn't be arsed if he doesn't get a spot on the plane. And speaking of arses, Mr. Hunt's might get a bit twitchy if Anthony Pilkington is game for a call up and keeps up his form.

**BonnieShels** · 16/11/2011, 1:32 AM

http://www.google.ie/url?q=http://ww...R0hGhP7PFgBpFA

**theworm2345** · 16/11/2011, 5:51 AM

Never seen this place so dead...good sign I suppose.

**shedite** · 16/11/2011, 7:10 AM

Originally Posted by thischarmingman

I'd completely forgotten about this possibility. God, I love being back in the big time.

Not possible for us to be involved in the opening games - top seeds (Poland/Ukraine) play the second seeds in their group

**mypost** · 16/11/2011, 7:21 AM

They play whatever team is drawn out behind them. It could be Ireland, it could be anyone of Pot 2, 3 or 4. The seedings only count for what pot the teams are in, not the groups themselves. It's not a CL draw.

**tommy_c12000** · 16/11/2011, 9:15 AM

Who was your man off YBIG website who participated in the half time cross bar challenge? He was second guy up. He struggled to even make contact with the ball! Some joker. If you're going to back yourself in the public limelight like that, you'd think that at least you'd be able to kick the ball properly. I never quite understand the blind confidence of some people

**the bear** · 16/11/2011, 9:36 AM

Originally Posted by tommy_c12000

Who was your man off YBIG website who participated in the half time cross bar challenge? He was second guy up. He struggled to even make contact with the ball! Some joker. If you're going to back yourself in the public limelight like that, you'd think that at least you'd be able to kick the ball properly. I never quite understand the blind confidence of some people

he was probobly hammered, the estonian guy looked like he had pitching wedge shoes on

**Tipp Townie** · 16/11/2011, 9:43 AM

Originally Posted by MagicMon

Greece (though the game would be awful to watch)

Aye, but it would be our FIRST EVER 'competitive' meeting? HISTORY being made before our eyes!!!....

No, no i can't talk it up. It would be awful.

**legendz** · 16/11/2011, 9:46 AM

All the seeded teams lived up to their seeding. Seems UEFA got it right on that score.

Congrats to the boys in green! Great to be back in the big time

**Mr A** · 16/11/2011, 9:50 AM

The last time we qualified for this tournament I collected Panini stickers in the run up to the tournament.

This is a good day.

**Fixer82** · 16/11/2011, 9:54 AM

Originally Posted by tommy_c12000

Who was your man off YBIG website who participated in the half time cross bar challenge? He was second guy up. He struggled to even make contact with the ball! Some joker. If you're going to back yourself in the public limelight like that, you'd think that at least you'd be able to kick the ball properly. I never quite understand the blind confidence of some people

Ah ha he was brutal. Both balls went exactly the same way. Low and left of the post.
Yer man from Boylesports got closest!

**Tipp Townie** · 16/11/2011, 9:55 AM

In a way, i don't really mind who we get. As has been said on here already, we tend to play much better against the 'top' sides anyway. I don't think there's any 'nightmare' scenario - if we got the group of death, say Spain, Germany and Portugal, then i'd relish getting properly stuck into them.

Having said that, i suppose it would be better to avoid Spain! On their day they're awesome. Plus with the WC qualifiers on the horizon i'd rather avoid Germany and Sweden too, though i'm not sure if it really matters.

Some people have mentioned Russia's hold over us. I'm not bothered by it. They traditionally look great in qualifying only to peter out at the finals themselves. On neutral turf we can take em.

Frickin excited. Want the draw to happen today.