QuoteChrist almighty if i was Stokes ma or pa or agent then I'd kick the sh1te out of him and make him play to his standard
I rate Stokes highly and he definetely is not one of the might have could have beens. And in Keane he has the perfect manager to help him develop properly.
Christ almighty if i was Stokes ma or pa or agent then I'd kick the sh1te out of him and make him play to his standard
He is still unproven for International level. He has never scored a league goal against better team that bottom half of the SPL.Originally Posted by Noelys Guitar
The Stokes story shows everything that is wrong with the irish media & Ireland football fan - hype, hype, hype.
I am sure he will score a lot of 'late' winners for Ireland in his time
Well at least we dont hype as much as the english, did anybody see the chelsea v spurs match today. we didnt watch the match to be shown D.Beckham about 8 times
cum on the blues
Not at all Pete. It doesn't matter who the opposition is, you should still be able to spot a good player. Stokes has it all imo.He is still unproven for International level. He has never scored a league goal against better team that bottom half of the SPL.
The Stokes story shows everything that is wrong with the irish media & Ireland football fan - hype, hype, hype.
Stokes was late for the bus but the important thing is that he had the last laugh. Apparently he said something irrelevant about Keane's footballing ability (criticised his heading or something). Sure put Roy in his place! LEGEND.
was at the game yday and connolly was outstanding . His all round play was super and took his goal very well . Has to be called up to the Ireland squad on the form he is in. Stokes must be the thickest gob****e in existence and hopefully he will cop on soon enough . this is the third time he has been in trouble in his short time at sunderland. Has the potential but seems to think he is the dogs ****** but hopefully keane will get the best out of him. I thought his parents would have kept him grounded. Hopefully he wont have any more mishaps before end of season and be in the papers for the right reason
parents kept him grounded? his dad is a ****e head. is only working in football because of his son. his dad thinks he is the be all and end all of irish football. hes banned from cherry orchard's grounds for stealing the entire u-18 team a couple years ago and also was touting stokes to both man united and arsenal when he was a kid. had a deal ligned up with man united then called arsenal's reps looking for a better deal. roy needs to give him a good kick up the arse, have him play with the reserves for a few weeks
Anyone banned from the Orchard can't be all bad.
It's ironic they are taking that stand over poaching when they've been experts at it for forty years.
What goes around...etc etc
PS Is it the U11's that went to Shels 7 years ago that you refer to. Stokes jnr being the star.
His dad works with the same agency that represents Chelsea's Ashley Cole, he's been involved in a few transfers of promising Irish talent to England in recent years, and helping them get settled, digs, etc. Most recently he was involved in the deal for Conor Clifford to move to Chelsea in the summer.
well and accurately put... suspect in not too distant future Stokes will be either changing agent or changing club... he needs to realise that his main responsibility is to himself and to ensure that he makes the best of his talent... suspect that he mayfollow the money rather than utilise his talent fully... its all all about attitude and not sure if even Keane can instill what's needed.As the Jesuits say "give me the boy and I'll give you the man" and having observed Stokes and Stokes senior from the sideline over many years not sure if the effect of his early influence can be easily overcome.... hope so because the guy has a great talent and would hate to see it wasted.
well done Keano. Stokes will learn his lesson I'm sure but it's good to see these new kids on the block brought down a peg or two when they step out of line.
"If God had meant football to be played in the air, he'd have put grass in the sky." Brian Clough.
You'll NEVER beat the Irish.......you'll just draw with us instead!!!
"The trio are set to return against Stoke City tomorrow but will not get a second chance, with Stokes, in particular, facing an uncertain future after rumours of another confrontation with Keane last month. “The players have been told on numerous occasions the importance of being on time,” Keane said. “We finished training on Friday at 12.30 and we left at 4.15 — if you can’t get home, get your bag organised and get in your nice car and be on time, there’s something drastically wrong.
“I’ve worked and played with players 13 years and they were never late once. I’ve been at Sunderland six months and it has happened numerous times. Late for training, late for team meetings. If there is a genuine reason, I haven’t got a problem. But if it happens more than once or twice, something’s seriously wrong.” " From The Times
Not sure how many chances Keane will give Stokes.
Also not like the second hand old bangers Roy had to drive when he was playing.
Didn't Keane originally fall out with McCarthy on a trip to USA, when McCarthy and the rest of the team were left on the coach waiting for Keane to get aboard. McCarthy wasn't impressed and had a go at Keano.
Always look on the bright side of life
yeah Keane countered back about Mick's first touch if I recall correctly. All water under the bridge now!!
"If God had meant football to be played in the air, he'd have put grass in the sky." Brian Clough.
You'll NEVER beat the Irish.......you'll just draw with us instead!!!
stokes should respond by slagging keane off about saipan
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Sorry to hear about this Stokes nonsense. Then again, he's only a kid. But if his attitude is wrong, than he's not good enough. Arguments about Keaneo the player aside, I really, really rate his style of management. Far too many gobsh!tes in football who have been told they're God's gift since they were 14. It's good to get it knocked out of you at a young age, I reckon.
Totally agree with you on that one-keane was quoted in the daily mail (50 cents cant go wrong) as saying “if they cant be on time in their nice cars……..”.
Its indicative of the culture of football and why I and I’m sure other fans have become quite disillusioned with the international scene. It seems its all about money and that’s it. Playing for one’s country should be a priviledge not a right and after san marino its pretty obvious some of them just don’t care.
Hopefully keane will be managing Ireland within the next 5 years as on paper we have a good standard team/squad with zero motivation and an awful attitude.
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Yeah, that will work out really well for him!
"A silent mouth is sweet to hear"
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