An Acceptable Scoreline in Cyprus?

**Scram** · 03/10/2006, 10:07 PM

Nothing less than 3-0 given the 6-1 defeat in their first game.

We should be keeping a clean sheet. Even with the injuries, it should not be beyond a team with Duff, Keane and McGeady running at the Cypriots to come away with a half decent result and if Stan is to regain respect, he should be able to come up with a winning formula.

He's already fceked up bigtime with the Carlsley affair, a man who should without doubt be in the starting 11 v The Czechs, and he's in a hole which he might not be able to get out of. On the plus side, Carr is out and Finnan should be in his best position at right back and hopefully Carr can maintain his form (i.e.injured!) for the Czech game.

Will be looking for Ireland to control the game to have any confidence going into the Czech game, a limp performance like last October 9th in Niccosai(AKA dreadful events of 9/10!) and I'll be Czeching out, and "Thuh Gahfer" will be checking out with me.

**John83** · 03/10/2006, 10:13 PM

They haven't lost more than 2-0 at home in ages. Don't underestimate them. I'll take a win, no more injuries, and a decent performance from the likes of Kenny and the central midfield.

**co. down green** · 03/10/2006, 10:36 PM

The way things are going - 3 points.

**Stuttgart88** · 04/10/2006, 6:57 AM

Nothing less than 3-0? Utter nonsense.

Given the current injuries etc. I'd say somewhere between the second 2 posts. A win first & foremost but if we achieved it the same way as last time it'd leave a bad taste.

**OwlsFan** · 04/10/2006, 7:29 AM

Originally Posted by Scram

Will be looking for Ireland to control the game to have any confidence going into the Czech game, a limp performance like last October 9th in Niccosai(AKA dreadful events of 9/10!) and I'll be Czeching out, and "Thuh Gahfer" will be checking out with me.

Good luck then and remember to close the door behind you. A team, like a pet, is for life. No matter how bad, who the manager is, you don't "czech out". Fair weather fans - don't you just love 'em.

I'll take a scrappy 1-0 with the ball going in off the shin of a Cypriot defender.

**endabob1** · 04/10/2006, 7:40 AM

1-0 will do fine, points win prizes.

**loscherland** · 04/10/2006, 7:47 AM

A 1-0 win will do, but i do think the performance is important to instill a small bit of confidence back into the team (& supporters for that matter). If our keeper is man of the match again I think we'll be in big trouble come Wednesday (More so).

**wallis** · 04/10/2006, 8:59 AM

1-0 , dont care how scrappy or whose arse it deflects in off, but just get the 3 points , avoid injuries and get out of there.

**Dr. Ogba** · 04/10/2006, 9:19 AM

I'll take a win....any win...

**elroy** · 04/10/2006, 10:15 AM

Although it didnt prove to be the case last time in Cyprus..........i think an early goal would work wonders for us!
Disspirit the Cypriots and give our lads some much needed confidence to hopefully go on and take three points with a decent performance.

I see they have recalled their top striker (who's scored in the CL this year) he was outcast for the last few games.

**Noelys Guitar** · 04/10/2006, 12:08 PM

An flukey win wll do. Do not underestimate the Cypriots who have a good forward line. We need 3 points.

**eirebhoy** · 04/10/2006, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by John83

They haven't lost more than 2-0 at home in ages. Don't underestimate them. I'll take a win, no more injuries, and a decent performance from the likes of Kenny and the central midfield.

We were the last team to win by more than 2 goals in Cyprus. They are nowhere near as bad as some people think. As for the 6-1 match. Read what the likes Staunton and Toshack have said. 6-1 was in no way a reflection on the match. The Swiss had a really hard time beating Cyprus home and away.

**shakermaker1982** · 04/10/2006, 12:33 PM

1 nil, 6-5 I don't care just 3 points!!!!

**Docboy** · 04/10/2006, 12:38 PM

1-0, in off someone's backside thank you very much.

**murtybyrne** · 04/10/2006, 12:46 PM

Yes I would agree the way things are going at the min 1-0 will do - 3points

**BradyIsMyHero** · 04/10/2006, 12:46 PM

Can't see us keeping a clean sheet, with a poor defence and nobody capable of playing a holding role in midfield (eg Carsley). 2-1 is best we can hope for

**GUISAUltra** · 04/10/2006, 1:16 PM

would take 3 points with a cypriot og at this stage. just get three points on the board and get us off and running and a bit of momentum going into the czechs

**galwayhoop** · 04/10/2006, 1:58 PM

three points is three points is three points!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i don't think we could have a thread titled this way against san marino at the moment - we have no divine right to beat these so called lower teams (i.e cyprus) at this point in time and need to recognise that sooner rather than later.