If we qualify, I recklon a season starting ion March would be ideal I'd have thought. Too many players arrive at summer tournaments burnt out.
Trap made a good point recently. He's been training hard since he was 14. It doesn't take these guys long to get back to peak fitness.
It's a pity the LOI doesn't start until March. A few months on loan at Tallaght Stadium would give the LOI great publicity!
Came across this photo of the lads in training earlier:
But just because Robbie's moved to LA doesn't give him licence to wear skinny jeans in training!
I wouldn't have thought there was that much money to be made just selling socks.
Ken Early tweeted this: https://twitter.com/#!/kenearlys/sta...18675144056832
LA galaxy asked robbie to return. he refused - doesn't want to miss what could be "one of the greatest nights in irish history for myself."
Ridiculous for LA Galaxy to ask.
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Originally Posted by Robbie Keane
If he was to get 2 goals tomorrow night ... he becomes the leading goal scorer in euro qualifying matches. Think he one behind at the moment
A bit ignorant of them perhaps but it wasn't a demand, just an inquiry I'm sure to feel out the situation.
What does it hurt to make the request? Obviously they're going to try and look after their interests which is trying to win an MLS Cup, and in fairness they've spent a lot of money on Robbie hoping for that success.
That said, glad he's staying with Ireland obviously.
EDIT: Galaxy coach Bruce Arena has said that after talking with Trap he says, "Keane needs to be there for Ireland."
“He’s the captain of the team. They’ve not qualified yet for the European Championship and Robbie will be there.”
“I had asked Mr. Trapattoni if he would give it consideration,” Arena said. “However in reflecting on that, I really believe that he does belong with the Republic of Ireland for this game in that he’s the captain and they haven’t made it [yet]. I wanted him to at least consider limiting his minutes if that was possible.”
“They need to do what they need to do to qualify. If there’s an opportunity for Robbie to get limited minutes, he will. We’re hopeful that happens,” Arena said. “Obviously the Republic of Ireland has to make sure they assure their qualification into the championship next year.”
All perfectly reasonable IMO: http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...ed-minutes-roi
Last edited by irishfan86; 15/11/2011 at 4:11 AM.
^^It is ridiculous for them to think Robbie would miss out on the Qualifying celebrations for some Mickey Mouse cup but you're right no reason not to ask. Wouldn't be surprised if Arena was actually stupid enough to buy that crap about him staying because we're not qualified.
Last edited by theworm2345; 15/11/2011 at 4:33 AM.
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That Mickey Mouse Cup will probably be the biggest thing Robbie has ever won. Well except for the Nations Cup.
they paid a lot of money for him to win the mickey mouse cup so made sense for them to ask.. i still think he can play for them on sunday unless he goes on the pis tueday night... that might pis them off alright.
"A silent mouth is sweet to hear"
Sure how would they now if the clowns with the camera phones keep them in their pockets!!
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