Republic of Ireland V France - Monday, 27th March 2023 - Euro 2024 Qualifier

**ifk101** · 29/03/2023, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

I have to say I find something very uncomfortable about that tweet.

All tweets from that account big it up. Surprisingly.

**Eirambler** · 29/03/2023, 11:17 AM

It would be nice if we had a point on the board that they could big up, rather than a header from a corner that was saved.

**ifk101** · 29/03/2023, 11:19 AM

We were all there to see Mbappe anyways.

**BOOMSHAKALAKA** · 29/03/2023, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Nor should there have been but I’ve read most posts here, discussed it with my mates and read the Irish Times, The Indo and The Sun’s match reports. The overwhelming consensus view was that there was plenty of merit in the performance but it was a defeat all the same and we’ve got to start winning soon. So I'm not sure why celebration has come in to the discussion.

I understood the jist of the Scotland discussion as being "see what can happen with a good manager" (as if that's the single most important variable in Scotland's result) and that Scotland beating understrength Spain should somehow put some perspective on the assessment of our game.

I think it's just a sign of how negative the perception of our senior team has become. Our chances were written off before a ball was kicked in this group by many. We haven't been beaten at home in euro qualifying since 2010 but many just assumed we'd get ripped apart. Where has this negativity come from? Prior to 2020, it was all about our managers being past their sell by date and not getting the most out of our players. Since 2020, it's all about our players being poor and the manager is doing as well as he can. And before 2020, our results were actually decent for the most part, the opposite after 2020.

If you put our team and the Scottish team side by side, I think most would say it's pretty even. We should be expecting better from what we have available, Scotland demand that. Let's stop talking our players down. They've proved on Monday that they are good enough. We can qualify from this group. Coming third or way off qualification is not acceptable. When you accept defeat, more will follow.

**Fixer82** · 29/03/2023, 11:46 AM

I honestly think part of it is Kenny being such a poor interviewee.

**Stuttgart88** · 29/03/2023, 11:49 AM

Scotland weren't playing France.

And I said I was hopeful of a result. And I'd have been more than hopeful if we were playing a makeshift Spain team at home.

**tetsujin1979** · 29/03/2023, 2:14 PM

Was reading the programme from the game earlier, when I noticed something

**Stuttgart88** · 29/03/2023, 2:31 PM

Dunne missed a great chance late in that game. Headed over the bar.

Alan O'Brien had a comically bad first touch when he came on.

**texidub** · 29/03/2023, 3:57 PM

In terms of reaction to the match, I would favour France to beat any team in the world on their day. They are the elite of the elite. A 1-0 loss isn't bad at all - but most importantly Ireland's performance was magnificent on the night. What's so exciting is the age profile of the players and the experience they are getting.

Another poster mentioned that hoofball is OK sometimes. I agree. I said it during the match in relation to Bazunu too - at least 3-4 hoofballs in a game has to be allowed rather than getting into too much jiggery pokery close to goal.

**seanfhear** · 29/03/2023, 5:38 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

top left quadrant?

If it was in the top left corner the goal-keeper would not have been able to reach it ~ ~ It was an excellent save but the ball was Not in the top left corner.

**Stuttgart88** · 29/03/2023, 7:50 PM

But what’s the beef with it not being in the absolute top corner? It wasn’t, everyone can see that. It was high and well wide of centre.

9 inches or even less wider and it’s a goal. I feel someone’s trying to make out it wasn’t a good header or it should have been better. Photos show the ball was a fraction behind him, his upper body was angled backwards at point of impact. I think Collins did more or less everything right and more often than not it’s a goal. It was a far better effort than Richie Dunne’s late header in Stuttgart.

What’s wrong with just acknowledging we came very close to scoring? Which probably wouldn’t have been undeserved imho. France probably moan about the Martinez late save which was improbable. We’re allowed a little self pity too, unless you’re a joyless troll.

**seanfhear** · 29/03/2023, 7:57 PM

Pointing out ~ Accuracy of Fact ~ Is hardly trolling, is it ? !

**Stuttgart88** · 29/03/2023, 7:58 PM

Depends on what else you’ve said about the header.

**seanfhear** · 29/03/2023, 8:00 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Depends on what else you’ve said about the header.

The header was a very good effort and it was an excellent save.

**Stuttgart88** · 29/03/2023, 8:02 PM

I agree

**pineapple stu** · 31/03/2023, 2:26 PM

Molumby and O'Shea out for four and eight weeks respectively after picking up injuries against France.

That's close to the rest of the season. Not ideal with the Greece game in particular in June - they should be back for it, but will have little enough game time ahead of it.

**CSAD** · 31/03/2023, 3:14 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Molumby and O'Shea out for four and eight weeks respectively after picking up injuries against France.

That's close to the rest of the season. Not ideal with the Greece game in particular in June - they should be back for it, but will have little enough game time ahead of it.

Not the worst thing, they’ve played a lot this season so now at least they get some time to rest the bodies before June.

**seanfhear** · 31/03/2023, 7:47 PM

Originally Posted by CSAD

Not the worst thing, they’ve played a lot this season so now at least they get some time to rest the bodies before June.

West Brom won't be very happy.

**Razors left peg** · 31/03/2023, 7:50 PM

"Was it in top corner", "It wont be hot in Greece in the summer"..... Foot.ie has jumped the shark

**BOOMSHAKALAKA** · 01/04/2023, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

"Was it in top corner", "It wont be hot in Greece in the summer"..... Foot.ie has jumped the shark

It won't be 30 degrees, it'll be warm but it'll be fine. It's not Orlando 94 we're talking about here.

The injuries are disappointing. Maybe the poster who said playing 2 matches over the international window was counterproductive had a point? They both played the full match v Latvia. Definitely won't help West Broms playoff bid in the championship.