Slovakia v Republic of Ireland - 8th October 2020 - Euro 2020 Playoff Semi Final

**Diggs246** · 04/10/2020, 2:41 PM

Mcgoldrick has just scored v arsenal

**Bielsa´s irish** · 04/10/2020, 2:43 PM

Yeap i read Coleman out Lenihan, Arter maybe out.

Kenny brought back Kev Long.

I said 2 or 3 more guys in line what could be a sensational return of Greg Cunningham after enduring his injury, played a great game vs Blackburn yesterda. Jimmy Dunne, Dara O'Shea and Cyrus Christie but dont reject Lee O'Connor or Tommie Hoban

**Olé Olé** · 04/10/2020, 3:03 PM

Originally Posted by Olé Olé

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soc...-off-1.4371674

Coleman's injury will "almost likely rule him out."

Disappointing and I would have started him myself. But not the end of the world if Doherty can build again today for Spurs and come through unscathed. He'll likely be marking Rashford so a big name needed.

Doherty not starting against United. Aurier is right back and Doherty on the bench.

**Diggs246** · 04/10/2020, 3:12 PM

At least he cant get injured ( glass half full)

**Trequartista20** · 04/10/2020, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by Diggs246

At least he cant get injured ( glass half full)

Exactly my thoughts. We need Doherty fit and available, especially now Coleman's been ruled out.

**pineapple stu** · 04/10/2020, 7:00 PM

Doherty an unused sub today. Was that tactical? After a 6-1 win in Old Trafford, could he struggle to get back in?

Last thing we need is Coleman injured and Doherty not getting game time

**Olé Olé** · 04/10/2020, 7:11 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Doherty an unused sub today. Was that tactical? After a 6-1 win in Old Trafford, could he struggle to get back in?

Last thing we need is Coleman injured and Doherty not getting game time

I wouldn't think there is need to panic. Spurs have been consistently rotating their full backs. They have played 4 games in the last week- Doherty started in the league against Newcastle and the Europa League against Maccabi. Aurier started in the EFL cup and today.

Aurier took a goal well and look good today but with the Martial sending off, Rashford had to move centrally. Pogba was on the left and largely poor, as well as in no man's land for Aurier's goal. Davies and Reguilon have been swapped on the far side too.

He'll get plenty games.

**Bielsa´s irish** · 04/10/2020, 7:44 PM

Cyrus called up, Coleman wont travel. confirmed. Maybe Greg Cunningham and Knight.

**John83** · 05/10/2020, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Doherty an unused sub today. Was that tactical? After a 6-1 win in Old Trafford, could he struggle to get back in?

Last thing we need is Coleman injured and Doherty not getting game time

As Ole Ole says, they've played 4 games in 8 days. Rotation is inevitable. Of course, anyone who played in that win presumably has had a bit of a boost in Mourinho's eyes.

**pineapple stu** · 05/10/2020, 11:20 AM

I should point out part of my frustration was that he was in my Fantasy Football team for the weekend. But then he got dumped out and my second sub - who I had meant to play, and who kept a clean sheet - came in instead.

So I'm happy out again

**tetsujin1979** · 05/10/2020, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I should point out part of my frustration was that he was in my Fantasy Football team for the weekend. But then he got dumped out and my second sub - who I had meant to play, and who kept a clean sheet - came in instead.

So I'm happy out again

Ditto, Coady came in for me

**pineapple stu** · 05/10/2020, 12:35 PM

That's who I had to by coincidence!

**Eirambler** · 06/10/2020, 10:41 AM

Sean St Ledger here, showing a surprising depth of knowledge of Slovakian football (you'll need a translate function unless you speak Slovakian).

https://sport.aktuality.sk/c/463968/...h-timov-irska/

Just flicking through that Slovakian sports website two things jump out.

- they seem to have a major weakness at left back
- every Slovakia player interviewed expects Ireland to play "island football" (which I think means they all think we're going to hoof it for 90 minutes on Thursday).

**CraftyToePoke** · 06/10/2020, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

every Slovakia player interviewed expects Ireland to play "island football" (which I think means they all think we're going to hoof it for 90 minutes on Thursday).

Well they are in for a surprise when we silky pass them of the pitch all evening Thursday so.

**jbyrne** · 06/10/2020, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

Sean St Ledger here, showing a surprising depth of knowledge of Slovakian football (you'll need a translate function unless you speak Slovakian).

pretty sure he is being used as a scout by SK

**Trequartista20** · 06/10/2020, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

Sean St Ledger here, showing a surprising depth of knowledge of Slovakian football

He knows his footie.

**paul_oshea** · 06/10/2020, 12:40 PM

welcome back Sean

**passinginterest** · 06/10/2020, 1:48 PM

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020...-for-covid-19/

Hopefully everyone passed the tests when they arrive. Could be a disaster.

**Demesne Lad** · 06/10/2020, 1:57 PM

One of the photos of the 'Futbalisti Írska' (Irish footballers) is of the GAWA, not of the BIG

**Demesne Lad** · 06/10/2020, 2:24 PM

Michala Ďuriša (striker) is unavailable, due to concussion; Pavla Šafranka replaces him in the Slovak squad. Ľubomírom Šatkom (defender, captain of Lech Poznan) may miss out, as he has been in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. Coach Hapal remained optimistic about having Stan Lobotka available: "He's already had two negative tests, and one more test awaits him. We hope to get him to Slovakia from Naples". (Novy Cas, 6 Oct)