Quotei thought it was a very good fixture list, just marred by having to face Serbia, right after a long trip to Georgia in September.
They should just ditch the mid June fixture completely.
I tell you something, first glance says that's a nice fixture list.Originally Posted by Wolfman
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i thought it was a very good fixture list, just marred by having to face Serbia, right after a long trip to Georgia in September.
They should just ditch the mid June fixture completely.
I suppose getting the away trips to Serbia and Austria out of the way early could be seen as a positive, a huge positive if you pick up a result or two. The last two times we qualified we got the two very tough away fixtures out of the way early, picking up four draws as only we can do! The scoreless draws in Copenhagen and Seville for 1994 qualification and the draws in Amsterdam and Lisbon for 2002. Hopefully a good omen. Obviously we'll have Cardiff to negotiate this time too but that will have a different feel to it and, all going well, we'll be already qualified
That's as good a fixture list and group as we could have hoped for. A top-heavy stack of away fixtures always reminds me of our best campaigns.
Ou-est le Centre George Pompidou?
"From what I hear the serbs are fanatical about their showers."
"Not from the footage I've seen."
No Somos muchos pero estamos locos.
It also compliments our propensity to draw away games. Pick up two points or over away to Serbia and Austria and things are looking rosy from the player's perspectives and, if supplemented by two wins in the easier fixtures in 2016, from a table standings aspect.
Lose two and win two in 2016 and it ain't all that bad but does make things tougher.
Had a good look at the Austrian squad there. Not many frightening names on paper. Obviously Alaba is quality, Dragovic has been linked with some bigger European sides, Janko is huge and Arnautovic has been hot and cold at Stoke. A few defenders that have been signed by PL clubs but we have enough players in that league too. The manager has been in charge for 4 years, obviously continuity has reaped benefits in this campaign. That's why I'd like to see MON get another crack at the whip. With this draw, he'll fancy it.
Robbie Brady, James McClean, James McCarthy, John O'Shea, Seamus Coleman, Shane Long, Aiden McGeady.
Saying Keane is our star player is taking the mick TBH.
Not pished all....currently in California ....there's a thing called ...time difference
Whether ur point is valid or not....doesn't give u the right to call ppl Eejits for giving theirs
Fair enough
Cheers
Not, but its definitely a positive, only need to unearth one or two gems.
We havent done a whole lot recently in any age group
Their U20 success is evidence that something good is functioning within the structure of Serbia football. Half this squad are with teams in the local league and have a full season of top flight football behind them. But I think these WC qualifiers will come a bit too soon for the more talented ones, who are around 18 and 19 years old.
This could be a tight group. I wouldn't say it's a great group but it's the best we could hope for. I reckon the Welsh, Austrians and the Serbs are just as happy as us. If you were an neutral you'd find it hard to call the top two.
The only downside is that we are a poor team lacking in confidence with a manager who hasn't got the any believe in the team or himself. But if we can get someone in like Mick McCarthy then I'd be confident of getting at least second. A lot can change between now and then.
Minor detail.
WestwoodWilson Christie Keogh ColemanMeyler McCarthy ArterBrady Long McCleanIn a 4-3-2-1. For some reason I can't do the formation with the players.
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Not really. If a team is lacking in confidence they won't play well. They tend to play bad balls and go missing during games. You can see it week in week out with teams. A new manager with fresh ideas and new faces will make the world of difference.
That's the great thing about being a football fan.
Never mind that we've just about blown the euros, the here and now, we still look to the future with hope in our hearts.
Even if we were drawn in a tough group I'd still look forward to it.
The Secret Journalist's reaction to the draw: http://www.thesecretfootballer.com/a...etite/#slide-4
Group D
Wales, Austria, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Moldova, Georgia
Excellent group for both Wales and the Republic of Ireland, nothing to be overly feared anywhere. The games in Cardiff and Dublin will be eagerly anticipated.
Serbia are on the slide, beset by on- and off-the pitch problems, but Austria are on the rise. They are unbeaten in six Euro qualifiers and lead Group G, four points ahead of Sweden.
Wales are heavily reliant on the continued good health of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey. Should they be unavailable, manager Chris Coleman must have a Plan B or C.
Ireland have yet to shine consistently under boss Martin O’Neill and it might be a qualifying campaign too far for 35-year-old Robbie Keane. When he’s gone, who’s going to get their goals?
Top two: 1, Austria, 2 Wales
Read more at http://www.thesecretfootballer.com/a...d-cup-appetite
It's actually going to be kind of weird not knowing who to shout for in the other games amongst the contenders. Usually we have a heavy hitter that we want to beat all our 'actual' rivals. Germany have let us down in this regard the past two campaigns.
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