B International squad ?

[the doc]

So does anyone know when the B Squad will be announced, or is the game not going a head now?

[Lionel Ritchie]

Squad just announced: Taylor, Carroll, Capaldi, Hughes, McCartney....






I'm sorry, I'm sorry ...I couldn't resist. The other thread's getting fairly intense. Thought I'd lighten the mood. Aplologies again.

[kingdom hoop]

Yet more excellence from the redoubtable Mr. Ritchie.

[Superhoops]

So does anyone know when the B Squad will be announced, or is the game not going a head now?

Squad being announced at 1pm tomorrow. Game is on Tuesday 20th at Airdrie.

[the doc]

Squad being announced at 1pm tomorrow. Game is on Tuesday 20th at Airdrie.

Any idea of who may be in?

[Superhoops]

Any idea of who may be in?

Not sure, dont forget the U21's are playing the same night in Athlone.

Probably some EL players in the squad but maybe Cork lads wont be risked.

Can't see any of the senior squad included but the first name on the sheet will probably be Alan O'Brien

What about:
Wayne Henderson
Barry Murphy
Ian Harte
Shane Long
Mark Yeates
Kevin Foley
Darren Potter
Martin Rowlands
Andy Keogh
Derek Geary
Alex Bruce
Joe O'Cearuill
Sean St.Ledger
Stephen Elliott
Jason Gavin
Eamon Zayed
Roy O'Donovan

[adamcarr]

Please God none of our lads will be called up to this joke match.

[tetsujin1979]

Please God none of our lads will be called up to this joke match.

Everyone called last year's game against Scotland a joke match, then several players from that team went on to win senior international caps in the next 12 months.

[Risteard]

Please God none of our lads will be called up to this joke match.

Could do with a game or two during that break imo.

[DeNiro]

Not sure, dont forget the U21's are playing the same night in Athlone.

Probably some EL players in the squad but maybe Cork lads wont be risked.

Can't see any of the senior squad included but the first name on the sheet will probably be Alan O'Brien

What about:
Wayne Henderson
Barry Murphy
Ian Harte
Shane Long
Mark Yeates
Kevin Foley
Darren Potter
Martin Rowlands
Andy Keogh
Derek Geary
Alex Bruce
Joe O'Cearuill
Sean St.Ledger
Stephen Elliott
Jason Gavin
Eamon Zayed
Roy O'Donovan

Hang on. What about about Lee Frecklington and Lewis Emanuel?

[Dr. Ogba]

add that guy from Plymouth to that list....Chuck whatshisname?

[DeNiro]

add that guy from Plymouth to that list....Chuck whatshisname?

Chuck him in the bin. Will be an interesting squad. Might see a few new faces.

[Closed Account]

Drogheda Duo Called up to “B” International Squad to Face Scotland
The pair have been rewarded for their part in helping Drogheda United clinch their first ever eircom League of Ireland title this season.

Also included in the squad are Birmingham City’s Colin Doyle and Ipswich Town defender, Alex Bruce who featured for the Republic of Ireland senior side for last summer’s trip to the USA where they played Ecuador and Bolivia.

“This upcoming B international friendly against Scotland is a considerable opportunity for every member of this 18-man squad. From our first “B” international last November, there are eight players who featured that night who received full senior international caps in both EURO 2008 qualification and international friendlies,” said Devlin.

Pat Devlin stated, “It is always a difficult task to narrow an international squad down to 18 as we have a big pool of talented players, moving forward, I think it is important that we continue working on extending the “B” International schedule because at senior international level, sometimes you do not get the opportunity to blood young players, we now have that chance to give vital experience to these lads.”

“There’s a good mix of players in the squad, we have players from the English Premier League and Championship, the Scottish Premier League and of course two from the eircom league of Ireland,” added Devlin.

“B” International Friendly
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
Tuesday, November 20th 2007
Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie
Kick-off: 7.45 pm

Republic of Ireland Squad
Colin Doyle - Birmingham City
Dan Connor - Drogheda United
Alex Bruce - Ipswich Town
Graham Gartland - Drogheda United
Kevin Foley - Wolves
Sean Dillon - Dundee United
Jim Goodwin - Scunthorpe
Michael Doyle - Coventry City
Jay Tabb - Coventry City
Glenn Whelan - Sheffield Wednesday
Wes Hoolahan - Blackpool
David Bell - Luton Town
Caleb Folan - Hull City
Roy O’ Donovan - Sunderland
Mark Yeates - Colchester
Noel Hunt - Dundee United
Jon Walters - Ipswich
Stephen Ward - Wolves

Strange squad, no left back and 6 strikers.

[eirebhoy]

4 defenders?

[NeilMcD]

Looks like Steve Staunton is now the manager of the B Squad.

[Dodge]

4 defenders?

5
Alex Bruce - Ipswich Town
Graham Gartland - Drogheda United
Kevin Foley - Wolves
Sean Dillon - Dundee United
Jim Goodwin - Scunthorpe

Midfielders
Michael Doyle - Coventry City
Jay Tabb - Coventry City
Glenn Whelan - Sheffield Wednesday
Wes Hoolahan - Blackpool
David Bell - Luton Town (can play left black too)

Forwards
Caleb Folan - Hull City
Roy O’ Donovan - Sunderland
Mark Yeates - Colchester
Noel Hunt - Dundee United
Jon Walters - Ipswich
Stephen Ward - Wolves

Seems lopsided alright. No way is Dan Connor the best keeper in the league

[micls]

. No way is Dan Connor the best keeper in the league

Agreed, Typical token choice, I know lets take the league winners keeper.

Ryan or either Murphy would have been ahead of him in my book

[NeilMcD]

Yeah I know I am biased but Muphy at Bohs is fantastic and Rovers keeper and Pats Keeper are good too, All bettter than Connor.

[eirebhoy]

Jim Goodwin's a midfielder.

[tetsujin1979]

Jim Goodwin's a midfielder.

He's played in defence as well though. Think he got a full cap under Mick in defence.