"Lawlor's not getting his game for Dundee and seems to have struggled with the step from English fourth tier up to third tier, so I'd say he's not really an option either". (Pineapple Stu, 21 Oct 21).
Making his 4th start of the season for Dundee tonight v Peterhead, in the Scottish Cup, but not likely to be on S Kenny's radar.
I heard Lawlor was really good in a recent SPL league match
I am getting sick and tired about hearing about Good Irish Goalkeepers all of the time ~ ~ It’s all very disconcerting ! !
Surely there must be some bad news about ! !
So in the top table you’ve got Bazunu, Kelleher and Travers - and on the second table, you’ve got your choice of Randolph, O’Leary, Bonham, Lawlor, McDermott, Talbot… crazy how far we’ve come in a year, when we were hoping that a 36 year old Kieran Westwood would be fit to return…
Given Travers recent form, a brave move for Kenny would be to start Kelleher v Belgium, start Travers in the other game, both could use an international 90 mins under their belt to see where they’re at in comparison to Bazunu. Meanwhile, have Bazunu play v Sweden for the 21s. Can’t see it happening for a second though…
Why would you demote your number one senior keeper to the U21s, and in turn tell Brian Maher good luck bud we don't need you this game but you'll play again in the summer when Bazunu is back starting for the seniors.Originally Posted by elatedscum
If the other two see minutes in March then Travers should see minutes against Belgium. If the Lithuania game turns out to be like Qatar he'll be standing around like a spare ***** most the night. Whereas minutes against Belgium will test his abilities as a sweeper keeper. 45mins in each game the lads should play if that were to happen.
Moving our #1 keeper back to the U21s just because he's eligible and they have qualifiers is a terrible idea.
If it's the likes of Parrott who's form justifies his exclusion then fine, but we can't be demoting Bazunu for no reason.
I presume the point is to try get the 21s qualified for the Euros. There was a suggestion on another thread that another player (I'm very helpful here, I know!) not be called up for the senior team despite good recent form because the 21s could be considered a priority over the senior team in March.
I think the senior team is always the priority fwiw, even if it's just friendlies against Belgium B/Lithuania compared to a vital qualifier against Sweden for the 21s.
I wouldn't worry too much about the Under 21s, they are there primarily to feed the senior squad. We have probably our best ever Under 21 eligible group of players this time, but they almost certainly won't qualify because most of the best ones are involved with the seniors and the drop off from the number 1 to the number 2 in some positions, such as goalkeeper, is massive.
In terms of goalkeeping depth I don't think we need to look beyond the three obvious candidates, we will have enough of a problem giving game time to those three when possible so there probably won't be capacity in the coming years to cap any other keepers.
Yeah, that's was me about Ebosele.
Otherwise don't see the issue with moving players down to the U21s for the Sweden game. Agree that Bazunu is senior no.1 but Belgian/ Lithuania is opportunity to give an improved Travers another chance, and Kelleher is there as well. Not sure if Collins and Parrott will get much game time against Belgian/ Lithuania but would be strong additions to the U21 options.
Hasn't Kenny already said Kelleher will get a look in the NL? This was before Travers started making such a strong claim. I suspect all 3 keepers will figure in the friendlies and NL games.
Will see if Kenny is still around then .... But Travers is getting rave reviews from the local press and the little I have seen of him recently, he seems to have gotten a mouth (which is good) while previously (Serbia game) he came across as timid. Bit of joggling act now to keep all three happy but think Travers is worth another look now. And that releases Bazunu temporarily for the U21s. Can reconsider options for the NL dependent on what happens between now and then but Kelleher is at the back of the pecking order for me - difficult to get a true measure of Kelleher until he is playing regularly and playing in games where he is under sustained pressure.
Last edited by ifk101; 18/02/2022 at 7:28 PM.
Local media in England now pitching in on the debate (and arguing for their own man).
https://www.dorset.live/sport/footba...reland-6727981
Playing had done wonders for Travers. Kelleher also needs to be playing.
One more good thing about Kelleher and Travers is that we could stick either of them in the opposition box if we need a last minute goal and have a set-piece and they would be more than just a nuisance: https://youtu.be/7a6ASv3huCk?t=254
In the broadcasting on Sunday on espn Argentina the narrator said that Kelleher used to play as number 9, and he still does when playing kickabout in training for Liverpool, is that really accurate?
Please don't cross-post the same question in multiple threads.
You can't spell failure without FAI
four man of the match awards in a row for Travers is a serious haul.. doesn't say a huge amount for Bournemouths derence or midfield mind
I think we can be a tad more tolerant, perhaps he just wanted someone to answer the question. In that spirit, I'll try and find the answer.
He was answered in the other thread
Few rumblings on Portsmouth forum that Bazunu's form has dipped a bit. Not sure as I haven't watched their games but maybe a good time to get Kelleher in the frame. No point having a rusty 7th choice keeper these days.
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