Squad named for double header

**onephillyhughes** · 30/08/2007, 9:29 AM

Didn't even see the 'hopefully ireland get hammered...' bit

idiot.

**paul_oshea** · 30/08/2007, 9:30 AM

Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

Well just don't support your country then...we don't need fans like you. For better or worse Stan's not going anywhere so now's the time to stop this sort of sh*t and get behind the young lads that are giving their all for us. If you don't want to do that then good riddance to ye...

And for the record, switch Ireland and Andy Reid and thats a pretty decent team...I'd be quite happy if he went with that!

here here. Seconded.

There is only thing to do here and thats attack the poster, like holiday song. idiot and thats being PC.

**Stuttgart88** · 30/08/2007, 9:34 AM

to be honest

**paul_oshea** · 30/08/2007, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

to be honest

is that a slight on another post of mine?!

I didnt think you read the "off-topic" section!!!

**Stuttgart88** · 30/08/2007, 9:53 AM

only occasionally!

**paul_oshea** · 30/08/2007, 9:59 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

only occasionally!

"Only", when an intellectual such as I, posts on threads

Anyhow, BOT, its about getting behind the team and stan, hopefully we can get what we need to qualify, whether we know it at the time or not!!!

**DeNiro** · 30/08/2007, 12:56 PM

I only got last 15 minutes of the City game last night? How did Stephen Ireland play?

**tetsujin1979** · 30/08/2007, 1:10 PM

Pretty well, he seemed to be involved in most of City's attacks, and found a teammate with nearly every pass. Covered a large area of the pitch, but still needs to work on the defensive side of his game. Was down for a few minutes after a nasty collision when he stretched to receive the ball but managed to complete the 90 minutes. He did fade in the latter parts of the game, but I'd imagine this was related to his illness. Sven substituted him against Arsenal at the weekend because he said Ireland was starting to feel cramps.

**eirebhoy** · 30/08/2007, 1:44 PM

Very encouraging performance from McGeady too last night. I like his new found confidence on the big stage.

**NeilMcD** · 30/08/2007, 2:14 PM

I only saw the highlights but I thought he was top class. I think he needs to play as a replacement for Duff as we need imagination and trickery on the wings.

**tetsujin1979** · 30/08/2007, 2:18 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

I only saw the highlights but I thought he was top class. I think he needs to play as a replacement for Duff as we need imagination and trickery on the wings.

I agree he should play, but if he's on the left, who do we play on the right?

**livehead1** · 30/08/2007, 2:20 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Very encouraging performance from McGeady too last night. I like his new found confidence on the big stage.

Watched 2nd half and e-time thought he was quite good. Has a great first touch, his final pass/cross can let him down at times and the oul shooting boots seemed to be on the wrong feet last time. That said, he appeared to be playing with great confidence and wasn't afraid to have a go, which is always a good sign.

**geysir** · 30/08/2007, 3:23 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

I agree he should play, but if he's on the left, who do we play on the right?

That is the question. How many realistic permutations can you make from
McGeady Hunt RM or LM
Ireland RM CM
Reid RM CM
Carsley CM
Potter CM

Not counting Kilbane there

**DmanDmythDledge** · 30/08/2007, 3:25 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

I agree he should play, but if he's on the left, who do we play on the right?

I'd play Ireland.

Earlier on in the campaign people were saying how much of a bad state we were in because you could always guess Stan's team, now we've got a selecation headache! Always good to see.

**tetsujin1979** · 30/08/2007, 4:07 PM

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

I'd play Ireland.

Earlier on in the campaign people were saying how much of a bad state we were in because you could always guess Stan's team, now we've got a selecation headache! Always good to see.

We tried that against Wales and it didn't really work out, he was far more effective when he moved into the middle, where he started against Slovakia. It where he's been playing for Man City. He seemed to be involved in every attacking move last night against Bristol, I don't think that would happen if he was out on the right.

**Paddy Garcia** · 30/08/2007, 7:07 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

I only saw the highlights but I thought he was top class. I think he needs to play as a replacement for Duff as we need imagination and trickery on the wings.

Dead on.

**Billsthoughts** · 30/08/2007, 7:14 PM

Originally Posted by NeilMcD

I only saw the highlights but I thought he was top class. I think he needs to play as a replacement for Duff as we need imagination and trickery on the wings.

its illusions neil....trickery is what hookers do for cash....

**Stuttgart88** · 30/08/2007, 8:03 PM

There's debate about how to configure our full backs, i.e., who plays left or right full between Finnan and O'Shea, assuming McShane partners Dunne.

On its own, I'm reasonably indifferent.

However, I'm now beginning to think that you can't make that judgment in isolation. Assuming RM is between McGeady and Ireland, I'd far prefer to have Finnan on the same side than O'Shea.

**paul_oshea** · 30/08/2007, 8:07 PM

ya they are not mutually exclusive stutts, thats a very good point.

ONe can't exist or function correctly without the other.

Or to put it in YI terms, we will be screwed.