Kevin Kilbane

**crc** · 12/02/2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by richieos

i know the thread is 3 years old, but were being encouraged not to open new ones.

I think in this case it would be OK to make an exception. I think it makes no sense to re-open a thread after the conversation has died.

**seanfhear** · 12/02/2009, 5:32 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Kilbane - legend. Finest character to wear the green of his generation.

Well said.

**EastTerracer** · 24/04/2009, 7:11 PM

FIFA website have a new interview with Killer - video link on the right hand side of the webpage.

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/ne...+irish+century

The interviewer is a bit of a prat but Killer certainly emphasises that he's always been an Ireland fan despite growing up in Preston.

Legend!

**Stuttgart88** · 24/04/2009, 10:01 PM

I'll never tire of supporting Kilbane. I'd tell him to his face that I wish we had a better left back but I'd also say how proud I'd be as an Irishman in the UK if my kids turned out like him.

Or, as Neil McD would say, I'd be happy for him to babysit.

**Greenbod** · 25/04/2009, 1:23 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I'll never tire of supporting Kilbane. I'd tell him to his face that I wish we had a better left back but I'd also say how proud I'd be as an Irishman in the UK if my kids turned out like him.

Or, as Neil McD would say, I'd be happy for him to babysit.

Find your own babysitter! Killer's mine

And I'm glad we don't have a better left back. Where would Kevin play then?

**Junior** · 27/04/2009, 9:46 AM

nice interview. not sure what the Portugal playoff reference is about but good old Killer was nice enough not to correct the interviewer!!

**NeilMcD** · 27/04/2009, 9:48 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I'll never tire of supporting Kilbane. I'd tell him to his face that I wish we had a better left back but I'd also say how proud I'd be as an Irishman in the UK if my kids turned out like him.

Or, as Neil McD would say, I'd be happy for him to babysit.

Funny thing is I dont even have kids, well not that I know about!!!

**as_i_say** · 27/04/2009, 12:23 PM

"you made your debut against ireland in 1997". "Playoff against Portugal 2000!" What a donkey. The only time ive ever seen kilbane upset on a pitch was when that georgian a$$hole lobbed a blade at him in Tblisi that time.

The mans a legend. A pity he didnt mention where his parents are from for interest sake.

**shakermaker1982** · 27/04/2009, 12:43 PM

isn't he an Achill man?

**elroy** · 27/04/2009, 2:44 PM

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

isn't he an Achill man?

KK a legend full stop and has shown a level of commitment to the Irish shirt that many born in this country have not. Limited player yes, but one i admire very much for his dedication to the cause. I think his parents are from the west alright, am embarassed to actually remember this but wasnt there a guy called James Kilbane (from Achill) in one of those Eurosong/your a star competitions a while back and he was related to Killer.

**Junior** · 27/04/2009, 3:26 PM

He's Achill Island alright. Kilbane is a very popular name on the island. Killer (and James the singer - correct elroy) are both distant relatives of mine on my mothers side.

**as_i_say** · 27/04/2009, 3:30 PM

Originally Posted by Junior

He's Achill Island alright. Kilbane is a very popular name on the island. Killer (and James the singer - correct elroy) are both distant relatives of mine on my mothers side.

If you think we're gonna start passing off legend remarks on you now just because youre related to Kilbane youre mistaken.

Ah go on then just one. Legend.

**Junior** · 27/04/2009, 3:42 PM

"..Its been an honour to make almost 1,600 posts..........."

The wife keeps telling me not to say that to anyone, she thinks he looks a bit gormless, but I just tell her his dedication to cause gives him legendary status in my eyes, adonis or not!!

**geysir** · 27/04/2009, 5:34 PM

Your wife has sense Junior, tell her that from us

**Drumcondra 69er** · 27/04/2009, 6:21 PM

Originally Posted by elroy

I think his parents are from the west alright, am embarassed to actually remember this but wasnt there a guy called James Kilbane (from Achill) in one of those Eurosong/your a star competitions a while back and he was related to Killer.

Yeah, it was his first cousin. Killer recorded a message of support for him and it was played on the show. Unfortunately he looked and sang a bit like this....

**topia** · 24/05/2009, 1:58 PM

rumour has it hes going to be playing centre half this afternoon as hull bid to stay up...should be interesting if true!

**tetsujin1979** · 24/05/2009, 2:19 PM

Originally Posted by topia

rumour has it hes going to be playing centre half this afternoon as hull bid to stay up...should be interesting if true!

He filled in there briefly against Chile I think. Started at left wing, then left full, then centre half!

**eirebhoy** · 24/05/2009, 2:47 PM

He played centre half in Hull's last game afaik.

**tetsujin1979** · 24/05/2009, 3:00 PM

Just said on sky sports that he played there in the last game alright.

**macdermesser** · 25/05/2009, 1:41 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Just said on sky sports that he played there in the last game alright.

.. and played well too in both games according to reports.

A back four of

OShea Dunne Kilbane and Duff

would be the flavour of the moment in keeping with current club selections