Denmark vs Ireland - Match Thread

**tetsujin1979** · 20/08/2007, 9:21 AM

Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

Yeah Richards was excellent in the first half (especially when covering for Dunne when Tevez had him caught for pace in one instance) but when the backs were against the wall in the last 20 or so Dunne was immense. Unsurprisingly Sky barely even acknowledged him and decided to give motm to the latest English "flavour of the month"...their coverage sometimes is absolutely shocking (Jamie Redknapp ffs

)

Over the course of the game I thought richards was marginally better than Dunne, and I didn't disagree with him getting MOTM.

**shakermaker1982** · 20/08/2007, 9:28 AM

I turn it off when Jamie opens his mouth. What made me laugh yesterday was Gray thinking Malouda ran into Agger instead of Finnan yesterday.........this is after 15 replays with Finnan's number and name on his shirt clearly in view!!!!

**bellavistaman** · 20/08/2007, 9:45 AM

Think Dunne was 2nd best too, Richards was class.

**Stuttgart88** · 20/08/2007, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by shakermaker1982

Hunt definitely out.

This morning's Indo says he should be ok.

**shakermaker1982** · 20/08/2007, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

This morning's Indo says he should be ok.

that's good news if true. The guardian this morning had reported that he has defo pulled out of squad because of a thigh strain and severe cramp.

**bellavistaman** · 20/08/2007, 1:04 PM

McShane- injured
Elliot-Injured
Ireland-Sick
Douglas-finalising transfer

All out so far, no mention of Hunt yet

**tetsujin1979** · 20/08/2007, 1:12 PM

Originally Posted by bellavistaman

Douglas-finalising transfer

transfer?? transfer to where?

**Stuttgart88** · 20/08/2007, 1:39 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

transfer?? transfer to where?

Burnley? Saw a rumour somewhere.

**bellavistaman** · 20/08/2007, 2:46 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

transfer?? transfer to where?

ya sorry, they didnt say to who

**Stuttgart88** · 20/08/2007, 3:10 PM

Who's "they"?

**tetsujin1979** · 20/08/2007, 3:15 PM

Stephen Ireland out of the game according to Man City's site: http://www.mcfc.co.uk/default.sps?pagegid={DBD12D53-8346-431D-A04F-5D0F8664DE80}&newsid=464773

illness prevents Stephen Ireland from joining up with the Republic of Ireland squad

**tricky_colour** · 20/08/2007, 5:48 PM

Is he out of the hunt for a place on Wednedsay I think it said elsewhere he was but it is unclear.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...9520-19661269/

**zenokelly** · 20/08/2007, 7:55 PM

NO he'll be fit for Wed. Kevin McDonald (stood in for Stran today) said he only sat out training today as a precaution and would have played if the match was today??!

**eirebhoy** · 20/08/2007, 9:55 PM

No option but to play O'Shea and Dunne at centre half with McShane out.

**Fergie's Son** · 20/08/2007, 9:57 PM

Why not call up O'Dea?

**eirebhoy** · 20/08/2007, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

Why not call up O'Dea?

He hasn't played a minute of first team football this season. I don't think he has earnt a call up yet.

**dr_peepee** · 20/08/2007, 10:29 PM

Bring Andy O'Brien back into the squad.

**craig7042** · 20/08/2007, 10:35 PM

I'll take SKY, BBC, ITV or anyone rather than the bitter, cynical "agenda"of RTE anyday......
New season...new feeling...no Dunphy for me this year thanks!!