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Thread: Armenia v Republic of Ireland - Tuesday, 9 September 2025 - 2026 World Cup Qualifier

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    Delighted Jacko is in, think it's long overdue - and there's a goal in him, that much is certain.

    I'm concerned - but as ever remain hopeful we will win.
    Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!

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    4-5-1 based on the pre-match interview

    Fair dues to Ogbene and O'Shea giving the anthem socks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eirambler View Post
    Dan McD in the stadium thinks it might be a 3-5-1-1 tonight based on the warm up.

    Just not sure we need to be playing three out and out centre backs. Mind you it's better than the god awful Paddy McCarthy inspired 3-4-3 we were playing a while back - three centre backs marking nobody and limited cover in front of them to boot.
    Fotmob has it pretty much like that too
    Its really not that complicated!!!

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    touch of a McGregor there from Knight...
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SkStu View Post
    touch of a McGregor there from Knight...
    was just thinking of the old joke of 'second touch being a tackle'
    Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!

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    Good start. I've a feeling we're going to be crying out for Ogbene to be replaced early. Taylor really impressive so far

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    Nice to see Ferguson is already learning a bit of old fashioned Italian sh1thousing. Opening the keepers glove was funny
    Its really not that complicated!!!

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    jesus christ Josh Cullen is such a bloody cheap ball merchant it's infuriating. Is he totally incapable of playing a ball forward into feet?
    Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rebelmusic View Post
    Good start. I've a feeling we're going to be crying out for Ogbene to be replaced early. Taylor really impressive so far
    that pass from Ogbene inside to Azaz a minute ago was unforgivable to be honest. A simple six yard pass.
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    As much as I love Ogbene he's had at least 3 really poor mistakes already. Hopefully cancels that out by creating or scoring soon!
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    Taylor is going to get booked for his next tackle. Keeps leaving a sloppy foot in. His slow pass on the counter was criminal too. He adds some much needed physical presence, but he's sloppy with it.
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    So glad to see Doherty dropped from the starting 11.

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    Quote Originally Posted by passinginterest View Post
    As much as I love Ogbene he's had at least 3 really poor mistakes already. Hopefully cancels that out by creating or scoring soon!
    I've counted 5 decent attack opportunities he's needlessly thrown away. I'd be bringing on Mcateer at half time if there isn't a major improvement

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    Ogbene and Taylor really stunting our momentum so far. Wouldn't have Taylor that far forward or Azaz out as wide.

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    Ferguson's coming off here, isn't he?

    Edit - no, playing on thankfully

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    Hefty blow to the head there for Ferguson.

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    After starting well we've now gone into the dip that usually takes opposition goal to snap out of
    Its really not that complicated!!!

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    Taylor might have won a peno there. Should have gone down.
    I like high energy football. A little bit rock and roll. Many finishes instead of waiting for the perfect one.

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    Why do the changes we make in one part, undermine the positive aspects that appear to have been worked towards previously?

    Azaz shows positively in the previous windows playing centrally, looking to and getting onto, the ball. This window? We make him peripheral.
    We make a positive move in bringing in Jack Taylor and we undermine this by unbalancing the team by putting Ogbene wide and forcing Azaz to do likewise. It's frustrating.

    And I'm sorry, but the idea of having a kid who is 6ft 25 or whatever height he is, to take a long throw (anywhere) but more importantly on the furthest point away from his position is just stupid and is going to be punished at some point. Why not work on the throw-in routine to work the ball to Manning or Azaz to cross the ball for the the giant at the top of the beanstalk where he can do real damage?
    Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rebelmusic View Post
    I've counted 5 decent attack opportunities he's needlessly thrown away. I'd be bringing on Mcateer at half time if there isn't a major improvement
    He is obviously a great person but he is and always has been woefully substandard at this level.

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