Rep. of Ireland v eircom League XI???

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 7:25 AM

As far as I know Wednesday November 17th is an International date.
We don't seem to have any fixture lined up for that date.
Wouldn't it be good for Irish football if Brian Kerr's side took on an eL XI?
This could become a regular thing if it was a success.
The eL side would be managed by the manager of the current eL champions. He would have his choice of eL manager as his assistant.
No more than 3 players from any one club.
We'd certainly giver Kerr's side a good workout if nothing else.
Ok, so it may not sell out Lansdowne Road but neither would the Czech Rep. or Romania if those games weren't packaged with Brazil.
It's something to consider anyway.

**Plastic Paddy** · 01/10/2004, 7:46 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

As far as I know Wednesday November 17th is an International date.
We don't seem to have any fixture lined up for that date.
Wouldn't it be good for Irish football if Brian Kerr's side took on an eL XI?
This could become a regular thing if it was a success.
The eL side would be managed by the manager of the current eL champions. He would have his choice of eL manager as his assistant.
No more than 3 players from any one club.
We'd certainly giver Kerr's side a good workout if nothing else.
Ok, so it may not sell out Lansdowne Road but neither would the Czech Rep. or Romania if those games weren't packaged with Brazil.
It's something to consider anyway.

I think we'd be setting both camps up as hostages to fortune. If the national team thrashed the eL out of sight (as many people, led by the media, would expect them to do) then it would give plenty of ammunition to those who wish to marginalise the domestic competition. If the eL put up a good showing in such a game, it could seriously undermine Kerr's credibility with the media, the fans and, most importantly with his employers at the FAI.

That said, it's an interesting idea alright. I'd be quite happy to see such a match played out under the guise of a testimonial, say.

PP

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 7:59 AM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

I'd be quite happy to see such a match played out under the guise of a testimonial, say.

PP

No because Testimonials are not "competitive" and therefore any result could be undermined by people anyway.
You're going to have different sections taking a different view of the result regardless of the guise under which the fixture is played.

Brian Kerr's boys have never "thrashed" anyone and wont do it to the eL boys either

**Plastic Paddy** · 01/10/2004, 8:03 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Brian Kerr's boys have never "thrashed" anyone and wont do it to the eL boys either

You have great faith Peadar. I'm afraid I don't share it. It would be at least 4-0 to the national team.

PP

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 8:11 AM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

It would be at least 4-0 to the national team.

PP

Not on your Nelly!

See, there's a bit of a buzz about this fixture already

Ireland "fans" v Proper Ireland Fans!!!

**Plastic Paddy** · 01/10/2004, 8:14 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Ireland "fans" v Proper Ireland Fans!!!

Care to clarify what that means, Peadar?

Which camp do I fall into?

PP

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 8:18 AM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

Can you clarify what that means?

PP

You've been around this site long enough now PP to know that eL fans are "real" and everyone else is a barstooler

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

Which camp do I fall into?

PP

You're the West Upper Stand type who wont stand for the Mexican Wave.
Suits and Plastics

**Plastic Paddy** · 01/10/2004, 8:20 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

You've been around this site long enough now PP to know that eL fans are "real" and everyone else is a barstooler

Oh yes, silly me.

Originally Posted by Peadar

You're the West Upper Stand type who wont stand for the Mexican Wave.
Suits and Plastics

Outed. I'll get me coat. Better still, me Celtic top...

PP

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 8:24 AM

Originally Posted by Plastic Paddy

Outed. I'll get me coat. Better still, me Celtic top...

PP

1-0 to the eL already

BRING IT ON!

**drinkfeckarse** · 01/10/2004, 8:24 AM

4-0 would be about accurate I'd say. Couldn't see the Eircom League getting close at all. Pointless debate anyway because it won't happen anytime soon.

Can just see Fergie and the likes releasing O' Shea, Miller, Keane etc to play a "meaningless" pretend competitive

match against an Eircom League XI and risk them getting injured for important games.

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 8:32 AM

Originally Posted by drinkfeckarse

Can just see Fergie and the likes releasing O' Shea, Miller, Keane etc to play a "meaningless" pretend competitive

match

Fergie can go stick his fat head back up his own arse!
I'm sure Brian Kerr could put out a very strong side without either of those players.

**thejollyrodger** · 01/10/2004, 8:52 AM

ireland were meant to play italy on that date but they have some commitment in asia to see to. I think some crappy teams were mentioned like slovekia, solvenia and places like that

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 9:15 AM

Originally Posted by thejollyrodger

I think some crappy teams were mentioned like slovekia, solvenia and places like that

Wonderful, that will really keep the buzz alive after the Faroe's a month earlier!

**drinkfeckarse** · 01/10/2004, 9:44 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Fergie can go stick his fat head back up his own arse!

Couldn't agree more

**Greenbod** · 01/10/2004, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Ireland "fans" v Proper Ireland Fans!!!

At least the Ireland fans will be supporting a team all of which can prove their Irish nationality. Same would not necessarily be true of an "Eircom" team.

The "Proper Ireland Fans" will support any old mercenary who'll just play for the highest bidding club.

**Greenbod** · 01/10/2004, 9:56 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

Wonderful, that will really keep the buzz alive after the Faroe's a month earlier!

At least Slovakia or Slovenia would provide a decent workout, unlike what's being suggested here

**Peadar** · 01/10/2004, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Greenbod

At least Slovakia or Slovenia would provide a decent workout, unlike what's being suggested here

I had never intended that any St. Pat's players would be involved so don't worry about Ireland not getting a workout.

**green goblin** · 01/10/2004, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

I'm sure Brian Kerr could put out a very strong side without either of those players.

Hey, it's only 9 months until the pulse pounding pressure packed party that is the Unity Cup 2005! An' ting.

**Greenbod** · 01/10/2004, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Peadar

I had never intended that any St. Pat's players would be involved so don't worry about Ireland not getting a workout.

Bitch!

Now you're suggesting Ireland vs a severely weakened Eircom XI!!

Sheridan · 01/10/2004, 11:28 AM

Never, ever happen. There's no way Kerr would sanction it, as he knows we'd probably win and make him look stupid. Most recent relevant results:

"Ireland" B 1-1 eL

"Ireland" B 4-3 eL

Interestingly, three of Ireland B's five goals were scored by players who might just sneak into the eL squad nowadays (Fenn and Foley.)