Republic of Ireland V Lithuania - Tuesday, 29th March 2022 - Friendly

**tetsujin1979** · 29/03/2022, 5:45 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Originally Posted by BOOMSHAKALAKA

I have been answering questions but none were being answered back. I've asked what exactly has Kenny achieved across 2 threads and how is playing 32 and 33 year olds building for the future. I'm not sure why I should continue to answer a list of questions when none are answered back. Unlike the Kenny zealots, I think you should mod everyone good.

It's like being on trial for daring to criticise the glorious leader. 

As it happens, I have to work now and then go to the match unlike some of the Kenny cult members here. 

Should McClean(32) and Coleman(33) have been dropped?

And answer these, or provide quotes of the answers you've already posted

Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke

FTR, he was asked

If every game should be a referendum on the competency of our manager.

If, having criticised playing experienced players he would support youth over result tomorrow.

What represents the SK regime 'crash' he brought up, and was offered various options within context of our performance internationally over our 100 year span, or the option to outline his own view of this foretold crash and what it might be.

And in line with his default thrashing of SK via the sides early results as a reply to everything, I asked if the past informs future outcomes ( particularly interested in that one TBH )

None were answered, not one.

In your own time there BS
Or until KO time anyway

One hour to go BS.

**ontheotherhand** · 29/03/2022, 6:13 PM

Not mad on Hourihane playing either. I've just never seen any evidence that he can be a player for us and time is about up. Maybe he has a Hendrick type revival in him and is worth having around for the NL and Euros but....I just don't believe that. I'd have gone with Molumby and expect to see Egan and Collins having to step in to midfield now a lot to cover for Hourihane going missing.

Everything else looks good. I wonder will Keane play as the central striker or drift back a bit? Maybe we'll see himself and Robinson switching around a bit.

**pineapple stu** · 29/03/2022, 6:18 PM

Hourihane has been annoying me less in recent games, with peak annoyance being that Andorra game. Not a ringing endorsement for him, but let's see how he does.

Manning and Keane the obvious two to keep an eye out on today I guess; that's where we're weakest.

**joey B** · 29/03/2022, 6:57 PM

Great ball by Manning there,shame it was just offside….

**Razors left peg** · 29/03/2022, 6:59 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Great ball by Manning there,shame it was just offside….

Was good football with Hourihane in the build up too

**pineapple stu** · 29/03/2022, 7:13 PM

Keane looking a bit out of place so far.

Manning having a good game but not having much defending to do of course

**joey B** · 29/03/2022, 7:33 PM

Tough enough watch this,Manning and Hourihane the best of our lot so far ….

**Razors left peg** · 29/03/2022, 7:34 PM

No creativity going forward. Browne anonymous, Keane looks like a L1 player, Hourihane being good at set pieces is a myth.

For 2nd half Id get Parrott on for Keane, Knight on for Browne to have a look at him in different position.

**pineapple stu** · 29/03/2022, 7:34 PM

Hmmm.

All quite dull after a lively start. Not feeling the same sense of concern that I was against Luxembourg/Azerbaijan in the same circumstances, which is good. I think we've still an idea what we're doing, which is more than I could say in those games.

Keane and Robinson both poor; wouldn't mind seeing Hogan or Parrott on for the second half to shake things up to front

**osarusan** · 29/03/2022, 7:34 PM

Anybody have a stream for this? Can't find a working one anywhere online.

**sadloserkid** · 29/03/2022, 7:35 PM

The only person in the country enjoying this is Boom Boom.

**Razors left peg** · 29/03/2022, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by sadloserkid

The only person in the country enjoying this is Boom Boom.

Well we can still see what we are trying to do. Its rare we have 70% possession against anyone ever previous to this.

Its the typical friendly with no intensity all round

**passinginterest** · 29/03/2022, 7:40 PM

It’s very comfortable. It’s a game that feels like we’ll score and win by a couple. Main criticism would be we’re not really opening them up, it’s all balls in from the wings. Chio is the bright spot. Keane has disappointed, could do with him maybe dropping deep now and again to see if that helps create something, the three forwards are looking to do the same thing a bit too often.

On around 39 minutes my wife did say ‘ooh we’re passing the ball a lot’ so even a woman who can’t stand football can see and appreciate the style change!

**Eirambler** · 29/03/2022, 7:46 PM

Hourihane has had seven corners in the first half and we haven't even had a half chance out of them. At one point he tried a first time cross in open play, hit the first defender and then just walked back towards half way while the game continued around him. Honestly have no idea how he made it to the premier league.

**pineapple stu** · 29/03/2022, 8:14 PM

Hourihane's done ok from play in fairness; mostly looking to make a good active pass.

Rare bit of excitement there from the selfie-taking pitch invader