interesting comparison from defoe
He said: "I have played with Wayne a few times now. He is a great player who likes to get a lot of touches on the ball.
"In that sense he is similar to Robbie Keane and my partnership with him is great. I don't mind staying behind a main striker, that's for sure."
Poor enough game but scored yet again. Great header and never took his eye off the ball even though he knew he'd be clattered by the keeper.
Strangely enough this goal won't be counted by the anti-Keane brigade because it's not against one of the major world powers
"Keano, there's only one Keano..."
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Quiet performance but what is Keane there for, to score goals. 40 at this stage, what a legend, we'd be lost without him. What is it they often say about great strikers, that you barely know they are on the field for the 90 mins but the one chance they get, bang goal.Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Poor enough game but scored yet again. Great header and never took his eye off the ball even though he knew he'd be clattered by the keeper.
Strangely enough this goal won't be counted by the anti-Keane brigade because it's not against one of the major world powers
"Keano, there's only one Keano..."
I think his link up play could be alot better but on the same note the service he gets from the wings should be alot better considering the quality of our wide men.
Ah but when he does score against the world champions people are happy to write it off because sure he was only against 10 men, how he didn't score at least two is a disgrace...Strangely enough this goal won't be counted by the anti-Keane brigade because it's not against one of the major world powers
Not only did he score the vital goal (yet again) but I thought his link-up play wasn't bad considering just how much ball was being lumped up the pitch towards him which he could do little with. One lovely turn on the edge of the box in second half, and then a terrific downward header for Whelan's effort.
Also, I think Robbie's goal last night takes him to joint 3rd in the scorers chart, along with Soren Larsen, Wayne Rooney, David Villa and Blaise N'Kofo of Switzerland.
Legend.
One word to sum up the lad. I had a feeling last night would be comfortable. It was anything but. What a cross by Duff and so well taken by Robbie.
A Republic of Ireland great.
I haven't been his biggest fan over the years, but he did very well on scraps last night and he never let his head drop which has sometimes been a problem in the past.
Thought he tried too many little flicks at times rather than getting a hold of the ball and being strong, but as has been said we'd be lost without him.40 goals at international level is sensational, especially when u consider what our record was before he came along.He has a lovely habit of popping up with a goal when we need it most
Its really not that complicated!!!
seems to be the theme of this campaign, where keane is atrocious in general play and still manages to get goals...fair play to him...but man of the match...what???
his best game play wise was montenegro away...every game he scored in in he was having a howler..but hats of he is a legend..40 goals for ireland ..terrific stuff
'How can I hate women, my Mums one!!!' Chris Finch
8 goals during traps reign already.....long may it continue!!
Not sure what he's done to be captain but he's a great player.
shouldn't be captain, but will probably go down in history as the best striker we've ever had, nobody comes close in my opinion. keep it up robbie. he always gives 100% in every game. if he got injured we wouldn't qualify
"It's not about winning, it's taking people apart that counts"
I'm quite happy with Robbie as captain. Shay, Richie Dunne and others also provide leadership on the pitch but Robbie hasn't done anything wrong as captain in my view.
With regard to his performances during this campaign the goals obviously speak for themselves. However, I do think it is harsh to criticise him too much in a game like last night's where long high balls were being thrown up to Kevin Doyle and himself. Robbie has never been a target man of that type - he's a player who thrives on the ball being played into his feet and like any other striker he can only perform if he is given decent service.
Look back at the game in Bari in April - for my money he was the most influential player on the pitch, especially when he was pulled back into midfield - collecting the ball from the defence and trying to create openings in the packed Italian defence.
"There's man all over for you, blaming on his boots the fault of his feet" - Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
i just think the captaincy puts extra pressure on him. he's aready under enough pressure coz he knows if he doesn't score then no-one ele will. just think given should be captain in my opinion. i admire robbie keane though, he gets way too much criticism, if he wasn't in the team we'd be rubbish
"It's not about winning, it's taking people apart that counts"
I loved when he scored he made a 40 gesture with his hands. What a legend.
Greatest ever Irish striker by a mile.
There is no such thing as a miracle cure, a free lunch or a humble opinion.
it was so sickening even a yr ago when ppl on this website were giving him so much abuse hopefully that is the end of it and he will go down as the greatest irish striker ever
Just for the record here's the Top Goalscorers for the British teams and the Republic:
England
Bobby Charlton (49/106)
Republic of Ireland
Robbie Keane (40/92)
Northern Ireland
David Healy (35/75)
Scotland
Denis Law (30/55)
Kenny Dalglish (30/102)
Wales
Ian Rush (28/73)
Healy's record is remarkable too.
robbie keane is a legend. no need to say anymore. dies for the green cause every time he plays. love that man
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