Ireland v Hungary and Armenia - September 2025

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2025, 11:33 AM

Just wondering, even from an insight perspective, would it not have made sense to include O'Dowda?

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2025, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

Apparently Louie Barry has declared for us and was considered for this squad

That would have sparked whooping and hollering a few years ago, that it's been quiet says a lot for his standing right now.

**SkStu** · 26/08/2025, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

In terms of the squad I predicted in the first post the changes are Coleman, O'Dowda and Molumby out and Dunne, Lawal and Phillips in. Not sure if that's stronger or weaker overall. Not having Festy as a bench option was always a strong possibility, but disappointing nonetheless.

HH apparently spoke of the squad being difficult to pick because of a "need" to limit the number to 23 players. Not clear yet if it was picked up on in terms of what the "need" is though - is it because that's the number he wants to work with or is it because he has been set a limit by the association.

It definitely lends weight to Razors theory about a limitation by the FAI.

Squad is the squad. The omissions more or less = the inclusions so there’s nothing worth getting too hung up on. I’d have liked Festy and Molumby both in there as add-ons. Delighted with Lawal being called up but want to see him deployed as a DM.

**SkStu** · 26/08/2025, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

That would have sparked whooping and hollering a few years ago, that it's been quiet says a lot for his standing right now.

I’m whooping and hollering at this bit of Barry’s tea.

**Razors left peg** · 26/08/2025, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

That would have sparked whooping and hollering a few years ago, that it's been quiet says a lot for his standing right now.

We've had too many false dawns to get excited until they are actually good in a green shirt. He might be a Finn Azaz, but could just as likely be a Tom Cannon... let's save the whooping for something worth whooping for

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2025, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Razors left peg

We've had too many false dawns to get excited until they are actually good in a green shirt. He might be a Finn Azaz, but could just as likely be a Tom Cannon... let's save the whooping for something worth whooping for

We're singing from the same hymn sheet here, and hands up, I've been (more often than not) the one doing the whooping plenty in the past.

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2025, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

I’m whooping and hollering at this bit of Barry’s tea.

Fond of the tea-bagging are you, or is it loose leaf?

**pateen** · 26/08/2025, 12:31 PM

Is Molumby injured?

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2025, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by pateen

Is Molumby injured?

Nope.

**seanfhear** · 26/08/2025, 1:03 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

I’m whooping and hollering at this bit of Barry’s tea.

Barry's is Fine Gael tea lest any have forgotten or just don't know !

**Kingdom** · 26/08/2025, 1:06 PM

Originally Posted by seanfhear

Barry's is Fine Gael tea lest any have forgotten or just don't know !

Barry's Tea is the bestest tea on this fine island. That a Kerryman can accept that means you should all accept it.

**seanfhear** · 26/08/2025, 1:40 PM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

Barry's Tea is the bestest tea on this fine island. That a Kerryman can accept that means you should all accept it.

I must admit that I have drunk that Blue-Shirt tea and it is good tea but it is still Blue-Shirt tea !

**Razors left peg** · 26/08/2025, 4:45 PM

Originally Posted by pateen

Is Molumby injured?

If you were to nitpick the squad Id have Molumby over Philips, but its a fairly marginal call and not one that I think anyone would be too upset about.... apart from Molumby himself

**pineapple stu** · 26/08/2025, 5:11 PM

Wasn't Phillips dire in Luxembourg? Like, even by comparison with the rest? I'm surprised he's kept his place tbh. Molumby has flattered to deceive often, but I think he can feel hard done by.

But it's not going to be transformational to the squad for sure

**MeathDrog** · 26/08/2025, 5:32 PM

I think Molumby is the fall guy for the mental capitulation in Wembley with our complete inability to manage the game. Heimer was horrified after that match and can't look at him the same. It's hard to blame him.

**Dermobohs** · 26/08/2025, 5:34 PM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

Barry's Tea is the bestest tea on this fine island. That a Kerryman can accept that means you should all accept it.

Shocking. I’m appalled .
Thompsons finest, the lovely Punjana is the only allowable tea for everyday cuppas.
Spot of earl grey in the evening.

**Razors left peg** · 26/08/2025, 5:56 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Wasn't Phillips dire in Luxembourg? Like, even by comparison with the rest? I'm surprised he's kept his place tbh. Molumby has flattered to deceive often, but I think he can feel hard done by.

But it's not going to be transformational to the squad for sure

Yeah I wouldnt be a fan of Philips at all. Great attitude and will run all day, but Molumby is a better footballer. We really need someone coming through there