Robbie Keane

**tetsujin1979** · 29/09/2011, 8:33 AM

Heel injuries can be nasty, I bruised my left heel almost a month ago and it's still a little sore to walk on. Climbing stairs was torture for the first week

**Junior** · 30/09/2011, 2:36 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Heel injuries can be nasty, I bruised my left heel almost a month ago and it's still a little sore to walk on. Climbing stairs was torture for the first week

Your back in the attic now I hope pulling together our much needed stats.

**tetsujin1979** · 30/09/2011, 3:07 PM

Originally Posted by Junior

Your back in the attic now I hope pulling together our much needed stats.

it's my broadband provider that's stopping me from doing that, over a month since I ordered it and still not activated

**theworm2345** · 08/10/2011, 4:35 PM

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/1008/keaner.html

**Morbo** · 09/10/2011, 1:23 AM

If Keane doesn't play Id like to see Fahey start. I think Trap could be tempted to go with a 5 man midfield in a game where he just needs a draw and Fahey should still prove to be a goal threat, after-all he has already scored against them.

**Colbert Report** · 09/10/2011, 2:32 AM

No way Trap goes with a five man midfield. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. Besides, if we go a goal or two down early (which is very possible), we'll need two strikers on the pitch to claw us even. Walters or Long will start, probably Long. I hope Keane isn't fit for it, he's been a great servant to this country but his time has come.

**Morbo** · 09/10/2011, 3:45 AM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

No way Trap goes with a five man midfield. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Trap did say he was considering going with 5 in midfield against Russia before both the draw with Slovakia. It wouldn't require him to dramatically alter his tactics, only difference is that Fahey would play a bit deeper than Keane.

Besides, if we go a goal or two down early (which is very possible), we'll need two strikers on the pitch to claw us even. Walters or Long will start, probably Long. I hope Keane isn't fit for it, he's been a great servant to this country but his time has come.

On the flip side of that with only 4 in midfield we are more likely to be overrun and go a goal down in the first place and if you do go a goal down its not as if you can't bring a 2nd striker on off the bench. If long is fit Id go with him, if not I'd like to see Fahey start.

**Scooby Doo** · 09/10/2011, 10:56 PM

Not a fan of invading the team's privacy and all, but this photo has cropped up on YBIG and I think suggests that Robbie is indeed out of Tuesday's game!

Unless kareoke is a radical new form of physiotherapy, that is.

http://twitpic.com/6xw1w8

**Sullivinho** · 09/10/2011, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Scooby Doo

Not a fan of invading the team's privacy and all, but this photo has cropped up on YBIG and I think suggests that Robbie is indeed out of Tuesday's game!

Unless kareoke is a radical new form of physiotherapy, that is.

http://twitpic.com/6xw1w8

I'm utterly disgusted....

...by his choice of Garth Brooks.

Although he redeemed himself by dedicating 'Friends in Low Places' to Northern Ireland.

**Scooby Doo** · 18/10/2011, 10:36 AM

Back for both legs of the play-off according to quotes in today's Star!

**tetsujin1979** · 20/10/2011, 1:50 PM

From Grant Wahl (Sport Illustrated's soccer correspondant) on twitter:
from https://twitter.com/#!/GrantWahl/statuses/127017220957151232

LA's Robbie Keane tells me his injury recovery is going more quickly than expected, good chance to be back on field in next couple of weeks.

from https://twitter.com/#!/GrantWahl/sta...27208593223683

LA hoping Robbie Keane will be ready for 2nd MLS playoff game on Nov 2 or 3; expecting him to be with Ireland for Euro playoffs Nov 11 & 15.

**EastTerracer** · 26/10/2011, 1:13 AM

Injury update from the LA Galaxy today - they are still hopeful Robbie might be able to play for them next week.

http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/10...ecovery-galaxy

**back of the net** · 27/10/2011, 4:06 AM

Robbie took part in his full training session today (wednesday) with Galaxy . He came through it fine. It looks like his first game back for galaxy could next thursday ....New York Red bulls and Thierry

http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/10...mined-opponent

(Note:New york confirmed as opponent since article was released)

**EastTerracer** · 29/10/2011, 7:46 PM

Robbie Keane has travelled with the LA Galaxy squad for the 1st leg of the playoffs against the New York Red Bulls tomorrow. Sounds like he might be on the bench but more likely they will wait until the second leg on Thursday for his comeback.

**Charlie Darwin** · 30/10/2011, 5:07 PM

Robbie starts for LA Galaxy tonight.

**EastTerracer** · 30/10/2011, 5:21 PM

Live on ESPN at 7pm Irish time.

I hope to god he's fully fit or this is very risky!

**Colbert Report** · 30/10/2011, 5:23 PM

How do the play-offs work? Is this a one off game or do they play two legs?

**gustavo** · 30/10/2011, 6:24 PM

Just had a shot off the post

**EastTerracer** · 30/10/2011, 6:49 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

How do the play-offs work? Is this a one off game or do they play two legs?

Two legs - second leg is in LA on Thursday night.

**mark12345** · 30/10/2011, 7:05 PM

Robbie looked quite good, except for rounding the keeper and not squaring to waiting team mate, in the opening half. Half time now. Beckham has lashed out at Henry after he took him down quite cynically.