You couldn't pick a fixture that better illustrates the contrasting fortunes of our footy and rugby teams right now! National standstill vs "what?".Originally Posted by ltfc_2004
those player trackers will be gutted szmodics is gone... wont get to see him sit on the bench for 180 mins now!!!
Well you are limited to what opposition you can get for November. UEFA, Conmebol, AFC, CAF, and top Concacaf teams have qualifiers. OFC is the only confederation where all teams don't have competitive fixtures. New Zealand also play Greece in November.
Next summer should allow better opposition with teams looking for games to prepare for Euro 2024.
So 5 hours to kick off and all still...
I think it's fair to say that if we lose tonight, the FAI have a very easy decision to make come November.
Ferguson's form the last few weeks is a bit of a worry. And with McClean now retired, Coleman/Stevens injured and Brady not called up, we're down to just one of our stalwart wingbacks left (Doherty); I can't help but think we should have a better idea of succession by now. I thought last month showed Browne is better in midfield than at wingback. A debut for Scales maybe? He'd be out of position if played at wingback though.
Three years into Kenny's reign and for all the talk of the great young players we have coming through, I'm still not overly confident about a home game against Greece. They were far better than the scoreline suggested last time, and we've a lot of improving to do to get something here. The performance against Holland was vaguely encouraging, but we don't seem to be able to bring that sort of performance into games like this.
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I'm not so sure why people were eager for him to be selected. Yes, he has performed really good so far this season. This is down a good period for him rather than showing quality for an International side. We really would be scraping the barrel if we think that he is going to solve all the current problems. The main problem is the creativity from the midfield, hence why the team struggles to score goals.
I guess when a team is struggling badly - especially up front, like we are - then there's going to be a clamour for anyone who looks like he can play a bit.
When he comes in, plays a few games, has a couple of bad ones, then we'll turn to someone else.
Always the way of things.
Though in fairness, I don't think anyone here has said he's going to solve all our problems, or anything close to that.
Its a fair point looking at the friendlies on that day its Austria V Germany, Latvia v Poland. The main focus on 21st November will be the Under 21's are playing Italy at 4pm that day ... must be in Cork again
I wonder if that is 4-2-3-1 or I'd Browne is wing back?
Bazunu Doherty Duffy Collins Scales Browne Cullen Knight Ogbene Smallbone Ferguson
I'd say Browne WB because I can't see him going four at the back against Greece when he played 3-5-2 at home to Gibraltar.
He is playing well for Celtic, gets about the pitch and has technical skill in abundance, unfortunately there's an elephant in the room, he's prone to costly bombscare defending such as blindly directing a defensive header into a dangerous area and conceding a goal as a result. One time getting robbed when dallying on the ball, another time making a stupid pass, both those led to goals.
The strange thing is he still impresses the pundits/fans and has earned motm despite him making a half dozen blatant bloopers,
Maybe he'll fit right in then
Big moment for Scales. We’ll see how he does. Looks like a 451 to me…
Kenny just never inspires in front of a camera..
Assume you’re talking about Scales?He is playing well for Celtic, gets about the pitch and has technical skill in abundance, unfortunately there's an elephant in the room, he's prone to costly bombscare defending such as blindly directing a defensive header into a dangerous area and conceding a goal as a result. One time getting robbed when dallying on the ball, another time making a stupid pass, both those led to goals.
The strange thing is he still impresses the pundits/fans and has earned motm despite him making a half dozen blatant bloopers,
Maybe he'll fit right in then
Yesthe wrong player for the question but the opinion is still valid.
I really don't see ogbene forming an partnership with ferguson in a front 2 so hopefully it's a 433 with smallbone and ogbene wide and high
LOL - it was insightful anyway!! To be honest, I think this is my first time ever seeing Scales play!Yes
Scales looks like left back anyway
You know things are bad when you end up swearing at the telly about the kick-off.
Last edited by backstothewall; 13/10/2023 at 6:58 PM. Reason: typo
Very well played there between Ogbene and Smallbone
Lovely from Ferguson there too!! Oooh
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