QuoteLongford have enough bother working out where there own games are, never mind being someone in disguise at croker
what about "Hill 16 nah nah nah" repeat................ be great next year that one..........
I thought you were off the drink Ronnie?
"No, I drink to help me mind my own business....can I get you one? (c) Ronnie Drew
Longford have enough bother working out where there own games are, never mind being someone in disguise at croker
Only watched the game on tape this evening as I had to work last night.
Super stuff all round.
On last nights evidence I think Finnan plus Dunne, O'Brien and Harte will start against Germany in September. Dunne was a rock. Plus O'Brien wasn't as bas made out on this forrum and his form for Ireland warrants a run with Dunne at the heart. Ian harte was excellent I thought. A better right winger might have made a different story but you can only play the team infront of you and he played well last night. His header to set up Keane was alot better than it looked first team round and he was safe and supportive throughout.
The formation and tactics were unusual and hard to "tag", but obviously did the Job. Duff played as an out and out winger, and enjoyed the freedom of expression he's denied by Mourinho. Elliot done O.K but would like to see a fit and regularly playing Andy Reid there instead as I feel he offers a bit more in such a role. Steven Reid was the bright spot for me, taking nothing from Duff and Dunne but I think they raised the bar on themselves over the last couple of seasons where as Reid has flattered to deceive. His fist 10 or 15 minutes were ever so slightly shaky due to a couple of misplaced tackles and passes. But from then on he was excellent. He put himself about. He was feirce in the tackle. He was safe on the ball. His passing was good especially to set up Duff for the goal and he covered allot of ground. Still not quite convinced about O'Shea though, but him and Reid seemed to compliment each other. Kavanagh never really got going. Will Lee Carsley be an option when he's fit does anyone think? He's being playing that Makalele role longer than Makelele at this stage and might be a nice counter weight to Steve Stauntons new progressive thinking!!
Steven Ireland offered something very different to what we've had in a long time when he came on and for the next year or so at least will be a nice option as an impact sub if we're chasing a goal. Can't see him starting against the like of the Germans or Czechs just yet.
Keane played well and was buzzing about the place. The big test for Keane in his new role is when things aren't going so well. Doyle was also a positive and done himself no harm but if I'm honest I wouldn't be dropping Morrison for Doyle just yet. Morrison, like Andy O'Brien, is on the back of some good form for Ireland and it's easy to have a short memery in these situations. But there are a couple of games before september so things can and will change.
Last edited by dr_peepee; 03/03/2006 at 12:18 AM.
I may be wrong about this (and someone else may already have mentioned it) but I didn't spot Keane's trademark cartwheel & foreward roll on Wednesday (although I'd had a few and could have missed it). Is this another sign of him coming of age with the captaincy?
"...and it's Charlie Chaplin on the wing..."
You could be reading way too much in to that. I think that will be back for when he scores the winner in Stuttgart. He just ran to Mick Byrne to welcome him back. I think the Cartwheel he will back and I am glad cause it means he is scoring.
In Trap we trust
said in interview with fanzine that his physio advised him to stop doing it...
Yeah, I don't think he did it when he last scored for Spurs either. I never liked it to be honest. Thought it smacked of "Look at me, it's all about me" but that's just the opinion of an old cyber-crank.
Like you I always welcome seeing it as it means he's scoring, but I've come across quite a few people who, not following Ireland, take the p1ss out of him for it and see him as a bit of a laughing stock. I wouldn't be sorry to seeing him dropping it and moving on.Originally Posted by NeilMcD
"...and it's Charlie Chaplin on the wing..."
Have to say I agree with Dr_Peepee's synopsis though I'd be inclined to continue with Doyle over Morrison.
Interesting question about Carsley. I doubt he'll ever figure as a first choice. I really think Steven Reid has the opportunity in the coming months (friendly vs. Chile in May according to the Indo) to make sure he's a certain starter in midfield.
Den Perry said yesterday that his partner could well be Andy Reid & I'd agree.
But if Stephen Ireland is to figure I suspect S. Reid just has to be there too. Joey Barton's tireless running complement's Ireland's style at MCFC and I think Barton & Reid play a similar game.
When are we playing England in football?
Have Boot Disk, will travel
Good Post, agree with everything you wrote.
I Didn't realise we only hated them when we're playing them!When are we playing England in football?
Before this decends into farce - some people really hate England and others don't hate England - we've had this all before. We don't need to go down this road again.
Last edited by Karlos; 03/03/2006 at 3:40 PM.
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At the match. Shivered me timbers off on the north Terrace. Great displays all round from Duff, Keane, Reid and Dunne. A O'brien looked very shaky at the back. I'd try O'Shea beside Dunne in the next match.
Doyle played okay, he's ahead of clint, who wasn't really up for it when he came on.
Did anyone else see the half dozen of so swedish birds heading for the exits at the bottom of the north terrace, with ten minutes to go. They got one hell of a cheer from a load of lads in the east stand
Never eat yellow snow!!
They got one hell of a cheer from me too. Swedish women are tops!Did anyone else see the half dozen of so swedish birds heading for the exits at the bottom of the north terrace, with ten minutes to go. They got one hell of a cheer from a load of lads in the east stand
Amigos! Is Ciaran Murray still involved?
Ciaran Murray is the chartered physiotherapist as far as I know..
Bill Bagster of Anna Livia's "The Absolute Game" has often been quoted as describing Mick Byrne as the " Unchartered Physiotherapist" which is technically the case.
Why? What has O'Shea ever done to deserve so many chances and be tried on so many positions for Ireland? Square pegs and round holes. It's as though people think that because he's a Manchester United player we must have him in the team.
Have Boot Disk, will travel
Great game. Well done Bobby, great team selection
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
We are very short of options at center back, I'm not sure if Stan sees O'Shea or Breen as #3 in that position, but who else do we have Deh Doc? McCarthy? McShane? I would like to see O'Shea play a game or two for Ireland at center back. O'Brien will be playing in the Championship next season.
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