Squad Announced

**NeilMcD** · 16/02/2006, 4:02 PM

Originally Posted by KarlosIRL

No easier than Mr. Kerr or Mr. McCarthy

Thats true karlos, I think the Irish media are pretty easy at the start and then slaughter as time goes on.

The Herald is rubbish and anybody that buys it should take a good look at themselves as they are only funding muppets like Hyland. The Times is far better coverage of the Irish football team.

**klein4** · 16/02/2006, 4:03 PM

1) foot.ie is not really representative of what most irish fans think.
2) I have not seen one article giving out about staunton and what he has done as manager.

**Karlos** · 16/02/2006, 4:03 PM

Originally Posted by klein4

i need something cheap and easy to read on me lunch!

Speaking of cheap and easy, seems you and Neill have kissed and made up!

Aplogies, off topic I know but the civil unrest upsets me!

**klein4** · 16/02/2006, 4:06 PM

I wouldnt go kissing him until we hear what the doctor has to say about stuttgart88!

**NeilMcD** · 16/02/2006, 4:10 PM

I have not had sexual relations with Stuttgart 88, Althought I would not mind having sexual relations in Stuttgart the German city in September.

One Nil to Neil has a good ring about it.

**Karlos** · 16/02/2006, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by klein4

1) foot.ie is not really representative of what most irish fans think..

I've actually been surpirsed how well foot.ie often reflects the thoughts of Irish Fans accurately but that's just my personal experience of it

Originally Posted by klein4

2) I have not seen one article giving out about staunton and what he has done as manager.

I've seen plently of articles critiscing the appointment of Staunton but none critising what he has done so far and that was my point. THe same people critiscing the appointment of Staunton would have been out in force critiscing his desicion making skills had he been unable to select a squad out of 30 players. I think he's also gone for a squad that has a new look to it but enough expoerince to help him cover every angle. It's a very sensible squad. A bad defeat by Sweden with a team of underage kids would not have been taken lightly by the media and the balme would have been put on Staunton's management skills.

**Greenbod** · 16/02/2006, 4:57 PM

Originally Posted by klein4

1)2) I have not seen one article giving out about staunton and what he has done as manager.

FFS! "easy ride" "tough ride", We haven't even had a match under Staunton yet!!!

**dr_peepee** · 16/02/2006, 7:37 PM

Disapointed not to see any surpise additions..

Douglas raised an eyebrow.... As did Alan Quinn absence.

Elliot, JO'S and Duff arent' fit at the minute so maybe there's replacements in line.

I would've prefered to see a large squad for this particular Freindly. Not so much for just the Sweden game, but for an "All hands on deck" scenario inclusive of players that are potential assets over the next campaign.

Sort of....New regime, this is what I expect, this is what you should expect, line in the sand, bada bing bada boom... Then stick to the regualar 23 man squad there after.

I didn't lke the undercurrent coming from the Sqaud and Kerrs omisions during the last campaign.

But all in all not too bad a squad...

**tetsujin1979** · 16/02/2006, 7:37 PM

Originally Posted by klein4

2) I have not seen one article giving out about staunton and what he has done as manager.

he hasn't done anything bar name a squad!! Nobody is going to criticise him until there's something to criticise him for!!

**jimbob117** · 16/02/2006, 11:26 PM

Thought Supple would be ahead of Henderson in terms of keeper selection.... maybe even Stack too.

**A face** · 17/02/2006, 1:40 AM

Five new faces in Staunton's maiden squad

Steve Staunton has opted for a combination of experience and youth for his maiden squad as manager of the Republic of Ireland. Sweden provide the opposition in Staunton's first run-out as manager of the international side at Lansdowne Road on March 1 and the former Walsall player/coach has called upon five new faces for the friendly.

The new additions in a 23-man squad include Manchester City youngster Stephen Ireland, Bolton Wanderers midfielder Joey O'Brien, Tottenham Hotspur full-back Stephen Kelly, Sunderland winger Liam Lawrence and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Wayne Henderson.

Read more at www.rte.ie

**eirebhoy** · 17/02/2006, 9:32 PM

Originally Posted by jimbob117

Thought Supple would be ahead of Henderson in terms of keeper selection.... maybe even Stack too.

I don't see why. Henderson is a lot more deserving of a place than Supple.

**eirebhoy** · 18/02/2006, 3:46 PM

Henderson is pulling off some excellent saves against Watford atm.

**dr_peepee** · 18/02/2006, 6:43 PM

I wouldn't have raised an eyebrow if any one of Stack, Murphy or Henderson got that third spot... But Hendersen has played more games than the others.

**jimbob117** · 19/02/2006, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

I don't see why. Henderson is a lot more deserving of a place than Supple.

Thats fair enough, tbh i havent seen much if either of them, but ive only heard a lot more about supple and stack than of henderson.But obviously if you have seen Henderson, and rate him then give him his deserved chance.

**BobbySands** · 19/02/2006, 3:10 AM

At least with Croke Park opened Stephanie Ireland will have a good forum for her undoubted skills. Don't they have a good family section ? Maybe they could get a coach up from Cork after some sort of appearance guarantee has been negotiated. Every match in croker would be like a Madonna concert.