Ireland V Cyprus - pre- match thread

**Ordinary Fan** · 16/10/2007, 11:08 PM

Given
Finnan - McShane - O'Shea- Kelly
Keogh - Miller/Reid - Potter - Kilbane
Doyle - Keane

This is Stan's most likely line-up, Miller for Reid if he is unfit.
I also think the Doyle Keane partnership is'nt working but he is unlikely to change them.
Keogh looked lost on the wing but that never bothers Stan.

**EAFC_rdfl** · 17/10/2007, 8:57 AM

Given

finnan McShane O'Brien Kelly

keogh O'Shea Reid/Kilbane Kilbane/Hunt

Keane Doyle

This is wot I think Stan will put it cause he hasn't the b*lls to make the changes - hunt for kilbane, kilbane for kelly, miller if reid doesn't make it, Andy O'Brien for Robbie Keane!!!

**Condex** · 17/10/2007, 9:23 AM

I expect Ireland to win by two clear goals and captain fantastic
to score a goal or two. He's always good for a good for a goal
in meaningless fixtures...

**dr_peepee** · 17/10/2007, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by Dr. Ogba

That's good news if Potter's fit, would like to see him given a chance. Would agree with your "diagnosis" there doctor except for J o'B, would prob stick Miller or McGeady on the right...

That was my first instinct, but when Reid Plays centre I feel you have to surround him with 'water carriers' so as not to get over run. I'd say O'Briens ability to play Midfeild and right back would provide ample cover and width on the right.. Or if Reid gets freedom to roam he can come inside...

**an_ceannaire** · 17/10/2007, 11:35 AM

Kilbane behind lone striker keane to act as the player in "the hole"
Andy O'Brien at centre back and Tony Grealish on the bench

**cheifo** · 17/10/2007, 11:41 AM

Hope to lord above he gives Joey a run in central midfield.

**Morbo** · 17/10/2007, 11:50 AM

I'll go with C, what do I win if I'm right?

**Noelys Guitar** · 17/10/2007, 11:57 AM

Reacting to the media which he claims not to read. Shay Given and the fullbacks upfront from the off. Last minute winner in the first minute.

**citizenerased** · 17/10/2007, 12:00 PM

Knowing Stan it will be something no one here could even think off,,has to be something completely off the wall....

**Ireland4ever** · 17/10/2007, 12:06 PM

Ireland beat Cyprus by two goals and Stan gives abuse to the media for all the abuse he was getting and somehow this result shows we are 'progressing'

**citizenerased** · 17/10/2007, 12:14 PM

I agree I4E, loves excuses are Stan...

**Littlest Hobo** · 17/10/2007, 12:30 PM

Team I'd play with Reid being injured...

Given

Finnan
Mc Shane
JOB
JOSH

Miller
Potter
Kilbane
Hunt

Keane
Doyle

Good enough to win by 2 goals.
Bring on Mc Geady and Keogh if were struggling 2nd half.

**back of the net** · 17/10/2007, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ciaran

A) Hunt on the bench
B) Reid fit but left out of the side
C) Douglas starting instead of Miller
D) Finnan at left back.
E) All of the above

for some strange i fear it could be a) - oh god please dont stan

**Wolfie** · 17/10/2007, 12:43 PM

Team announced. A few surprises alright. I see he's persisting with Robbie Keane........................

Gloria Hunniford
The Terminator
Giant Haystacks
Fr Jack
Kylie Minogue
Jackie Healy Rae
Jimi Hendrix
R2D2
Lassie
Robbie Keane
Chaka Chan

**passinginterest** · 17/10/2007, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Wolfie

Team announced. A few surprises alright. I see he's persisting with Robbie Keane........................

Gloria Hunniford
The Terminator
Giant Haystacks
Fr Jack
Kylie Minogue
Jackie Healy Rae
Jimi Hendrix
R2D2
Lassie
Robbie Keane
Chaka Chan

And Kevin Kilbane

**Wolfie** · 17/10/2007, 12:51 PM

Yeah - introducing "Kevin Kilbane and Lassie" - together at last.

**Hibs4Ever** · 17/10/2007, 12:51 PM

He'll start Douglas & McGeady

**passinginterest** · 17/10/2007, 1:36 PM

Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

He'll start Douglas & McGeady

The more I think about it the more likely this is.

Probable team:
Given

Finnan McShane O'Shea Kelly

McGeady Douglas Reid/O'Brien Kilbane

Keane Doyle

**lionelhutz** · 17/10/2007, 1:41 PM

Originally Posted by passinginterest

The more I think about it the more likely this is.

Probable team:
Given

Finnan McShane O'Shea Kelly

McGeady Douglas Reid/O'Brien Kilbane

Keane Doyle

Yeah I really do have this horrible feeling that he see's Douglas as Carsleys natural replacement - this frightens me so much.

And he does seem to think Hunt is an "impact sub" which is the biggest crock of sh**e ive ever heard. He's 10 times the player that McGeady, Kilbane, Keogh, etc is

**TheBoss** · 17/10/2007, 2:22 PM

Ireland v Cyprus Record:

Code:

OVERALL:
Pld: 07      W: 6     D: 0     L: 1     F: 23     A: 7

COMPETITIVE:
Pld: 07      W: 6     D: 0     L: 1     F: 23     A: 7

COMPETITIVE HOME:
Pld: 03      W: 3     D: 0     L: 0     F: 13     A: 0