Austria v Rep of Ireland - Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna - Sat, 12th Nov 2016 - WCQ

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:33 PM

If that Arnautovic foul on Clark isn't a yellow card then what is?

**CraftyToePoke** · 12/11/2016, 4:34 PM

Any good stream please lads ?

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:36 PM

In some of these situations where Hoolahan is showing good feet to retain the ball in tight situations, Arter hasn't shown enough quick thinking to provide an outball.

**SkStu** · 12/11/2016, 4:37 PM

Is Arter the next victim? You seem to have moved on from Walters...

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:38 PM

Good challenge by Arter. Referee is giving them everything.

**SkStu** · 12/11/2016, 4:39 PM

Well played TOWK

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:39 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Is Arter the next victim? You seem to have moved on from Walters...

Arter and Walters aren't victims if they are deserving of valid criticism. It's the same as everyone else.

If you notice I followed that comment with a compliment.

Some of ye really need to move on from this persecution complex surrounding some of the players I comment on.

**tricky_colour** · 12/11/2016, 4:41 PM

i could see that one coming we left a big hole in front of the penalty area leaving a man in acres of space

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:41 PM

Randolph has probably been our best player. He may have prevented that goal by making himself big.

Clark and Duffy have been decent so far.

**SkStu** · 12/11/2016, 4:41 PM

Sorry I was just poking the bear. Was joking. Obviously just bored as I have no way to watch this one...

**passinginterest** · 12/11/2016, 4:43 PM

Horrible game, horrible ref, acceptable score line so far. Pitch looks incredibly bobbly for some reason.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:44 PM

FFS Walters. That was a gimme.

**CraftyToePoke** · 12/11/2016, 4:44 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Sorry I was just poking the bear. Was joking. Obviously just bored as I have no way to watch this one...

You have radio though yeah ?

**passinginterest** · 12/11/2016, 4:44 PM

First bit of really good play and a super chance

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:44 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Sorry I was just poking the bear. Was joking. Obviously just bored as I have no way to watch this one...

We are both guilty.

**tricky_colour** · 12/11/2016, 4:44 PM

so close

**NeverFeltBetter** · 12/11/2016, 4:47 PM

That chance need the end...gorgeous football.

The Austrians look really ripe for an implosion, so many of them appear fed up and frustrated. If only the ref wasn't indulging their playacting at every turn.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:47 PM

Half time ratings: Randolph (7), Coleman (7), Duffy (7), Clark (7), Brady (6), Hendrick (5), Whelan (5), Arter (5), Hoolahan (6), McClean (5), Walters (4)

Meyler (6)

I feel we improved significantly after replacing Whelan with Meyler.

**SkStu** · 12/11/2016, 4:48 PM

Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke

You have radio though yeah ?

No! Is that still a thing? Is there radio coverage??

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 12/11/2016, 4:53 PM

Imagine if Long missed that chance...

Anyways, an improved performance from that seen in Serbia.

There is an argument that we have improved gradually in every game - a good sign.