Yeah, was surprised at that given his club form seems ok and this was San Marino's U21s who I presume are all part-timers, if not amateurs. While I didn't begrudge him his call-up for the Dutch game, it shows he's a ways to go yet before he's a real option up front for us (and obviously he's only 20 yet), and just how badly hit with injuries we were when his call up was quite reasonable.
Friday 8th September, Ireland U21 v Turkey U21 3,754
Tuesday 12th September, Ireland U21 v San Marino U21 3,826
Great support from the Cork public over the last few days for the U21 games at Turners Cross.
DOWTCHA BOY!
Armstrong is a beast - and I have no problem with him squandering chances - he is still a kid and he will get better. At his age it is much better to be getting into a position to squander chances than not to be getting any chances at all. If he wasn't creating chances or not getting in a position to take advantage of the work of others then I would be worried.
Johnny Kennys 4 goals in 21 appearances for Rovers this season will probably get him the start in this game again.
Its really not that complicated!!!
I wonder is Roughan suspended or available. Would definitely be in my squad if available. Alex Murphy injured? Thought Furlong was poor in the last camp.
Killian Phillips injured or left out? Think he should be in the squad. Curious also what the deal is with Goodrham.
Wondering if a conversation was had with Troy? Don’t see why he isn’t with the 21s if the seniors don’t need him. For that last striker slot, if there’s no Parrott, not sure if I’d have Kenny, Carty or Odubeko
Good to see Okoflex back, that’s a deserved recall. Hope he gets some game time…
What do you mean what is the deal with Goodrham? It looks to me like he simply hasn't been selected based on preference. There is very good talent in his positions.
McJannet over Phillips wouldn't make sense unless Phillips is injured. Whereas Crawford has played Kenny before he doesn't have loyalty to McJannet I don't think. Same applied for Murphy and Roughan - they are hardly behind Grehan? And definitely not O'Riordan.
Didnt Roughan get sent off in last game so Id assume hes suspended.
Its really not that complicated!!!
Roughan got sent off in the second last game (vs Turkey), so if it was a 1 match ban, then he'd be back. If it's a two game ban, he misses this camp... He was on a booking - but I think it was a straight red (he was off the pitch). However, straight reds at international level are often not two game bans (see Kenny's complaints re Doherty's extended ban)
Match will be shown live on LOI TV. Kick off is 1pm Irish time. Ollie O'Neill and Conor Carty have been called up with Rocco Vata dropping out through injury.
Drogheda's Evan Weir called up to replace the injured Garcia McNulty.
Is Curtis injured?
..................Keely
Curtis Lawal O'Riordan Furlong
..........Hodge Healy
Springett Moran Okoflex
..............Armstrong
Springett having another good game and should cement his place as first choice RW. Sets up Okoflex for his second goal of the game.
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