Republic of Ireland V Uruguay - Sunday 4th June 2017 - Friendly

[DeLorean]

I think Randolph has the mentality to bounce back from this. He hasn't put a foot wrong for us in competitive games IMO.

Ooooooh Westwood's coming on. Interesting.

I think his performances at club level are relevant too, no point in being blind to the fact that he's a pretty average goalkeeper at best. It's playing with fire I think. He has regular mistakes in him, I like the guy but we have a far better option not being used I think. But I guess we all know how everybody feels about this matter by now.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Excellent by Hoolahan and Arter doing well to win free kick.

Hoolahan, a master at his craft against Mexico and again tonight.

He has a part to play against Austria.

Whether it's as a starter or off the bench...

[DeLorean]

Christie with a near-replica of his only other international goal!

Just said the same thing here, obviously the Gibraltar one was with the outside of his right and maybe more intentional, but similar nonetheless.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I think his performances at club level are relevant too, no point in being blind to the fact that he's a pretty average goalkeeper at best. It's playing with fire I think. He has regular mistakes in him, I like the guy but we have a far better option not being used I think. But I guess we all know how everybody feels about this matter by now.

Well, within 10 minutes of coming on Westwood spills a ball and gets away with it because there was no Uruguay forward in the box to anticipate it.

Could be a different story in a competitive environment.

[DannyInvincible]

Good start to this half. Hoolahan making the difference again.

I think Andrews is correct. Christie's "effort" looked like a pass/cross to me. If he was attempting a shot, he'd surely have put more power into it.

[paul_oshea]

Lovely by hoolahan there. We are playing some nice stuff. Controlling it, granted uruguay only at 90%

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

I think Arter has played well, better than he played against Austria in fact, but it should be either Hendrick or Whelan he is competing with for a place in the team, not Hoolahan.

This is the problem with bringing so many center backs. He has to reward Pearce with some minutes for travelling to the US. Not necessarily Pearce's fault, but O'Neill's.

What's the story with O'Shea, injured?

Big ask starting him against Austria with no minutes to settle him in.

[DeLorean]

Well, within 10 minutes of coming on Westwood spills a ball and gets away with it because there was no Uruguay forward in the box to anticipate it.

Could be a different story in a competitive environment.

I'm not saying Westwood is flawless, I'm just saying he's a lot better. You disagree. Fair enough.

[DeLorean]

Lovely by hoolahan there. We are playing some nice stuff. Controlling it, granted uruguay only at 90%

90 is generous I think, fulfilling a fixture comes to mind. Similar to the England friendly, except we're much better.

[DannyInvincible]

Great save from Westwood.

[tetsujin1979]

Great reflexes from Westwood, was convinced it was a goal

[pineapple stu]

Fairly routine save I'd have thought

[pineapple stu]

Super goal there

[DannyInvincible]

What a finish. Great pace and power from James. A bit like Austria all over again.

[DeLorean]

Love that goal, power, pace and a rocket finish. Pure McClean determination.

[Closed Account]

Brilliant all round . Top top class.

[tetsujin1979]

Great goal, love to see McClean play like that

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Excellent ball by Murphy, who has been superb since coming on.

Sublime strength and finish by McClean, similarly to Austria.

Murphy posing questions to O'Neill.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Fairly routine save I'd have thought

Hollywood save.

[Closed Account]

Fairly routine save I'd have thought

Keeping the ball out was routine yes but he added power to the ball to push it to safety with attacker in 6 yard box.
Hope he gets a proper chance to start the Austria game.