Unbelievable stuff. There is such dross being reported recently and the journos need to be held accountable. I had a pop off Dan McDonnell recently over his Harry Arter not returning to Ireland story. He DM'd me to say that the story was from another journo, his name was just put to it but the journo has been reprimanded privately. Judging from the convo, it was Kevin Palmer- a man who has had a story or two Rice also. Neil O'Riordan and Palmer have lost a lot of credibility, if they had any.
for a group that are so quick to be critical of others poor preparation and homework the journos need to have a hard look in the mirror. the indo staff more than anyone really
To be fair, in my opinion Dan McDonnell comes across as a fairly considered and accurate journalist when it comes to reporting on and breaking stories. I was surprised when his name was attributed to that Arter not returning story in the hours prior to the October squad announcement. If it was actually another journo's misreporting then I'd be more than a bit miffed that my name was associated with it.
https://www.the42.ie/michael-oneill-...39387-Nov2018/
Is MON having a laugh?
He's a troll, nothing but a troll.
The Star supposedly saying he now favours Ireland again.
"We lost because we didn't win"- Ronaldo
Mick McCarthy has spoken to his father and is to sit down with Rice this month. You'd wonder did the previous regime not try hard enough to get him on side.
From all the word we have heard though I'm sure his old man would be absolutely honoured to answer the phone to Mick. And I'm sure his old man was utterly honoured to answer it to Roy Keane too. Given that his dad and uncle(s) have been pushing him in our direction then I'm not sure if Mick will make much of a difference. It will be an indictment on the previous regime if it's a factor in his decision.
Given and Robbie Keane strike me as more personable chaps than Roy too which might be a help!
criticism needs to be balanced.
rice was with our underage teams long before mon should have had anything to do with him. mon also appears to have met and spoken to both declan rice and his family on a number of occasions. no irish manager should have to plead with any player..... especially one he has already capped 3 times!!!!!!
Interesting point by Dion Fanning on the Second Captains. He thinks Robbie Keane will play a big part in Rice talks, as Mick has confirmed. He refers to the theory that Rice's agent is pushing him to play for England but he reckons Robbie is "well-connected" in the agent game and "commands respect" of agents with some of the big deals he has been involved in. Fanning also states that Keane is very relevant and a PL years highlight package would feature him quite a bit and he didn't do badly out of playing for Ireland.
You could also argue that Dion Fanning is yesterdays man in the world of journalism (much like Philip Quinn actually), and time waits for no man in football.
Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!
https://m.independent.ie/sport/socce...-37588462.html
Interesting article and if the quotes are right, it gives me Some hope!
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