Quotethats actually debatable. didnt he have a no-show for an u21 game recently and didnt even bother to ring in sick?Originally Posted by paddywhack
i would like to know why you find it bizarre that he called up stokes?..at leased he wants to play for Ireland, more than you can say about your fellow county man Stephen Ireland...and the other fella, what was his name ROY KEANE!
thats actually debatable. didnt he have a no-show for an u21 game recently and didnt even bother to ring in sick?
I know plenty of people who want to play for Ireland (and wouldn't be too sure if Stokes is one of them!)....doesn't mean they deserve a call-up. What has he done to merit being called up? And why do you have to bring Keane's name into a completely unrelated issue???? Jaysus some people need to wake up and realise that Saipan was 5 years ago and get over it....
Last edited by Dr. Ogba; 08/11/2007 at 8:28 AM.
"Well I think they'll be a little disappointed with that" - Matt Holland on TV3 after 5-2 drubbing by Cyprus
He didn't ring to let them know, but he didn't think he needed to, he thought that Sunderland would have contacted the FAI and let them know he wasn't available. It was all sorted at the time.
Joey O’Brien and Steven Reid withdraw from Ireland’s squad for match in Wales
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Date: Thursday, 08 November 2007 Section: International
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Bolton Wanderers’ Joey O’Brien and Blackburn Rovers’ Steven Reid were today withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad to play Wales in their final UEFA Championship qualifying match at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday September 17.
Don Givens, who is caretaker manager for the match, called up Darren Potter of Wolverhampton Wanderers to bring the strength of the squad to 21 players.
The withdrawal of O’Brien and Reid came as no surprise. O’Brien has been struggling lately to overcome a hamstring injury while Reid is easing back into competition after battling against two serious injuries over the past twelve months.
Givens discussed Reid’s current fitness level with the Blackburn medical staff this week. The player last played for Ireland when they lost 0-1 to Germany in Cologne in September 2006 and is on the verge of returning to first team football with Blackburn.
Reid spoke yesterday of the encouragement he had received from being named in the Ireland squad. He had been kept out of competitive football by back and cruciate ligament injuries and played a full 90 minutes for Blackburn reserves on Tuesday as he stepped up his return to fitness.
O’Brien, who is still eligible for U21 football, was also sidelined by injury for much of last season at Bolton Wanderers. He was an ever present with Bolton this season until injury again interrupted his run.
Quoting years at random since 1975
Bizarrely he did not think to discuss fitness with them BEFORE naming his squad.
QUality Post NeilTo get the right hair do, takes time. He is not superman FFS.
Where'd you hear that Stephen Carr's retired again?
Dunne, O'Brien and Kelly all injured. O'Dea and Bruce called up.
Is there some doubt about McShane also?
When we got to any Finals (remember them) it would take a broken bone to keep anybody out of the squad, players would be lying through their teeth about their fitness levels to get on board.
In fairness, if a player has a nagging or minor injury I don't begrudge them taking what is essentially a friendly off, and I don't think anyone else should.
What time is the ko Saturday?
It's at 3pm
Harte and Foley are out now ,this is a disgrace ...off course they will be fit along with o'brien come the next club game
based on the players left, we will end up with a back four of:
Finnan O'Shea McShane Kilbane or
Finnan McShane Bruce O'Shea
neither inspire much confidence!
"You need dictatorships and poverty to produce great footballers."
I'd like to see Kilbane benched for this and go with
Given/Doyle
Finnan McShane Bruce O'Shea
McGeady Carsley Reid Hunt
Doyle Keane
If/when Keane misses a couple of 1st half sitters and throws his hands in the air to blame some flash photography or something, I hope Givens shows some stones and subs him at half time.
I'd go with the following team;
Given
Finnan
Mc Shane
O 'Shea
Kilbane
Mc Geady
Reid
Carsley
Hunt
Keane
Doyle
Too strong on paper for wales. But then arn't we always
Never eat yellow snow!!
I'd go with the following team;
Given
Finnan
Mc Shane
O 'Shea
Kilbane
Mc Geady
Reid
Carsley
Hunt
Keane
Doyle
Too strong on paper for wales. But then arn't we always
That team I would be happy enough with. It would have been nice to try and groom someone for Carsley's role but I don't think that will happen.
Here they come! It’s the charge of the “Thanks” Brigade!
why the hell has St. Ledger not been called up?
I can say hell on here can I??
"Well I think they'll be a little disappointed with that" - Matt Holland on TV3 after 5-2 drubbing by Cyprus
The sooner the new manager comes in the better, it appears some of Stan's bizarre decision making has clearly rubbed off the people around him. No recognised left-back in the squad, 2 underperforming strikers who make cameos for their clubs. And as for Pat Devlin, Stan's parrot, his squad for the B game with the Scots is a joke.
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