Republic of Ireland V Netherlands 27th May 2016 & Belarus 31st May 2016 Friendlies

**DannyInvincible** · 27/05/2016, 6:28 PM

Just reading this piece and was thinking; is there anything to be taken from O'Neill's comments on Shay?: http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakin...ce-737236.html

Originally Posted by Irish Examiner

O'Neill said: "Shay, when he looks back on his career, I'm sure he will be absolutely delighted with it. He's a very fine player.

"But like everything else, time doesn't stand still for people. You do get older in this life, as I've found out. I would imagine this would be his final time, but he's been excellent around about the place, for a start.

"I'm not saying that is everything - in fact, it's not, you still have to have ability. I could get my daughters to be very good around about the place, but they might not make it."

Is the highlighted bit a give-away? If O'Neill is already thinking these Euros will be Shay's "final time", he must have it in his head that he'll be in the final squad?

The third spot would be a toss-up between Forde and Westwood then?

Or Rogers, if Nigel has his way!

**paul_oshea** · 27/05/2016, 6:29 PM

Work?you surprise me all the time skstu.

I have a sellotanta subscription too but it doesn't appear ljke I can watch it online

**paul_oshea** · 27/05/2016, 6:30 PM

I read that too DI and thought the same.then thought I was over reading into things.oneill is extremely measured in his responses he wouldn't give away anything unintentionally

**SkStu** · 27/05/2016, 6:35 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

Work?you surprise me all the time skstu.

these chips wont serve themselves Paul.

**Closed Account** · 27/05/2016, 6:43 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

stuck at work today so if anyone could throw up a firewall friendly link at some stage, that would be muchly appreciated.

http://mamahd.com/setanta-live-stream-1.html is usually pretty pretty pretty good.

**SkStu** · 27/05/2016, 6:46 PM

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

http://mamahd.com/setanta-live-stream-1.html is usually pretty pretty pretty good.

you sure?

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 6:49 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

There's no relation between the O'Dowda call-up and Grealish for me. Calling up O'Dowda is a continuation of calling up the best U21 players - Byrne and Browne - to see how they acquit themselves without the pressure of being in the actual squad.

Byrne and Browne didn't make the bench for the Switzerland and Slovakia games.

O'Dowda is on the bench tonight.

So it looks a bit indulgent to me.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 6:52 PM

That pass by McGoldrick what people are referring to when they say how composed he is on ball? :P

**Closed Account** · 27/05/2016, 6:52 PM

Coleman, Arter and McGoldrick has started well. Brady is dodgy so far. (nailed on first goalscorer now)

**Closed Account** · 27/05/2016, 6:58 PM

Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Byrne and Browne didn't make the bench for the Switzerland and Slovakia games.

O'Dowda is on the bench tonight.

So it looks a bit indulgent to me.

He must have impressed, fair play to him.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 7:01 PM

Haven't been impressed with McGoldrick or Quinn. Haven't noticed Arter. Duffy playing well. You get the impression that every opposition manager tells his players to target Brady's side.

If you are comparing Doyle's first twenty minutes v Switzerland with McGoldrick's first twenty minutes I know what I'd prefer.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 7:04 PM

Good play by Arter there.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 7:06 PM

There is no need to be making tackles like that in a friendly.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 7:13 PM

Stephen Quinn is like Paul Scholes with these reckless lunges.

McGoldrick growing into the game.

**Closed Account** · 27/05/2016, 7:16 PM

Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks

Haven't been impressed with McGoldrick or Quinn.

Aye, after that poor pass on 5 minutes, his confidence seemed to escape him.

Played a huge part in that goal though. Great header from O'Shea. More goals like that Shane Long please.

**tricky_colour** · 27/05/2016, 7:18 PM

1-0 Long

Amond would have a couple by now.

**tricky_colour** · 27/05/2016, 7:22 PM

Seems we have mastered the possession game just as it is going out of fashion.

**Closed Account** · 27/05/2016, 7:24 PM

https://twitter.com/SetantaSports/st...76345173463040

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 7:26 PM

Whelan playing well. Oddly enough.

We have seen riskier aspects of Arter and Quinn's game tonight.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 27/05/2016, 7:30 PM

Walters slowness in reacting to that give and go by Long perhaps sums up his half.

McGoldrick having a decent enough game now after a dodgy start.

Long creating havoc for defenders as always.

Arter has had a couple good give and goes. Whelan Mr. Mop soaking things up. Quinn is just trying to do too much and it's not coming off.

Duffy & O'Shea rock solid at the back.

Edit: awful cross by Walters.