Is it possible they could beat us atm. A blessing the game is not in Gibraltar as we really struggled there before, too much wind and bumps (apparently).
Gibraltar couldn't beat us, could they? Would table to to head to head or GD if they did??
Is it possible they could beat us atm. A blessing the game is not in Gibraltar as we really struggled there before, too much wind and bumps (apparently).
~ lol ~Originally Posted by ifk101
I'm not sure if they can win - they'd need to score for that, and I'm not sure they have it in them. Though God knows we've conceded enough of long-range stunners against minnows down the years.
But a 0-0 draw? Yeah, I could see that. I wonder will Johnston start this evening? He was such an obvious omission in the home game, and he turned things completely when he came on at half-time.
(We need to lose by four to come bottom of the table - head-to-head is the first tie-breaker)
Wales scored 3 headed goals against them last week, so a lineup with pace/ trickery outside + somebody who can put a whip on the ball from set plays. I think I'd start with Johnston and Ebosele.
Irish Times says Moran was earmarked for this game but he injured his ankle on Friday
Might just watch Greece/Holland tonight instead,don’t have the heart for this !
Irish by birth ,Harps by the grace of god.
I dont remember ever been less enthusiastic for a game. If Kenny is not replaced for the NZ friendly I cant imagine there'll be even 5000 in the stadium
Its really not that complicated!!!
James McClean's goodbye
Ok, there'll be 5002 there if his parents show up!
Its really not that complicated!!!
The fact that Doherty continues to keep his place ahead of Ebosele means he should be fired with the hour to go before KO.
Its really not that complicated!!!
Ah Festy was ****e on his two cameos last month in fairness; I think he's got a bit of improving to do yet to be a real first team option.
Johnston in shows he's learning at least. Very very slightly. And a bit too late obviously.
sticks with duffy aswell ahead of collins or o'shea. collins maybe carrying a slight knock to be fair.
can't make any judgement on festy based on those minutes.
Collins was taken off against Greece with an injury. Still doesn't explain his brainfart to step up while the Greek player was in his own half though.
Folding my way into the big money!!!
Re the changes:
1) Ah you're imagining they won't do anything offensively and having Duffy there for attacking corners is an advantage vs anyone else. Important to be strong at set pieces for teams that will play 11 behind the ball.
2) Mikey Johnstone has the ability to go past players in tight areas
3) McGrath's movement and creativity also useful against such weak oposition
re Doherty v Festy
4) Doherty is still arguably our best player, (you could argue Ferguson or Ogbene) - Festy hasn't really played at RB, he's more vying for Ogbene's slot. and he'd largely do what Cheo does, I don't particularly see his pace as an attribute when they'll be defending with everyone behind the ball
5) i possibly would have started Molumby ahead of Cullen, just I think Molumby is a bit better at winning the ball back if there's ever a break and if you want waves and waves of attack then Molumby helps that. Other than that, that's the team I would have played.
On Duffy and McGrath, I think it sums up where his head is right now i.e. damage limitation. If McGrath sets one up for Duffy to head in he will be happy. Even though it fixes nothing.
Goal for Ferguson - good build up all round.
We may never be beaten again.
He was awful. Felt like i was in a minority of one on here in saying it at the time.
Cullen having a bit of a mare so far. Energy levels dropped a bit after the good start.
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