Trapattoni names his first Ireland squad of 28

[FarBeag]

Yes he is.

I must confess I'm not entirely sure where you are coming from! Though your point is well made

nice one

[tetsujin1979]

Dean Kiely's thoughts on returning to the squad: http://www.icons.com/kiely/diary.html?15.05.08

[lionelhutz]

Interesting reading. He's obviously going to start the upcoming friendlies which is great - he can get to know players again.

Plus hopefully he'll be starting in the premier league next year - which can only be a good thing for the Irish team

[Wolfie]

Dean Kiely's thoughts on returning to the squad: http://www.icons.com/kiely/diary.html?15.05.08

Ironically enough, with Shay injured so often for the last campaign he would have started quite a lot of games - a campaign that would have driven him into retirement!

[shakermaker1982]

I think we might as well try a few new lads out in our 'problem' areas. A partner for Dunne needs to be identified asap as does a left back. Foley deserves a go at RB. In midfield I'd like to see Garvan and Whelan given a run out.

O'Shea can warm the bench like he does for Man Utd.

[FarBeag]

Yep aggree. I would like to see Foley and Delaney given a go. Its a shame that he did not take McCarthy/St Ledger along just to see how they would cope.

[zenokelly]

Yep aggree. I would like to see Foley and Delaney given a go. Its a shame that he did not take McCarthy/St Ledger along just to see how they would cope.

I can just see the headlines now "Janey Delaney"

Sorry - pathetic but it had to be done.

If your saying they should be starting for the Georgia match, I think that your way over - estimating the players. Remember, Foley was palying league 1 football last season and past this site there wouldn't be a whole lot of people that have even heard of Damien Delaney.

[amaccann]

A quick question regarding the non-injury drop-outs (Keane, mcPhail etc). Do we know that they will be joining up with the squad after the Portuguese training, when the Trap-wagon roles into town for the friendlies, or are they out of the running completely?

[FarBeag]

I can just see the headlines now "Janey Delaney"

Sorry - pathetic but it had to be done.

If your saying they should be starting for the Georgia match, I think that your way over - estimating the players. Remember, Foley was palying league 1 football last season and past this site there wouldn't be a whole lot of people that have even heard of Damien Delaney.

No not at all. I am just glad to see them in the squad. I was thinking more the serbia/Colombia game. I also think that Delaney is a lot better known that you think. He palyed with Leicester city making some premiership apppearances a few years back.He can also play in the centre.

[geysir]

Trap’s Ireland - 'the process will be one of evolution rather than revolution'.
Good article today from boot camp in the Examiner.

[Kingdom]

Trap’s Ireland - 'the process will be one of evolution rather than revolution'.
Good article today from boot camp in the Examiner.

I get the feeling that no matter what happens at the end of the group, this is going to be a campaign we'll enjoy.
The hope I spoke of last week is giving way to pure excitement.

[Wangball]

Lawerence is no loss...

Are you on glue???

[Stuttgart88]

Anyone else suspect Scannell will be given a cap just to tie him to the cause? I don't think he's anywhere near ready yet.

[soccerc]

Anyone else suspect Scannell will be given a cap just to tie him to the cause? I don't think he's anywhere near ready yet.

Don't be so cynical

[shakermaker1982]

Anyone else suspect Scannell will be given a cap just to tie him to the cause? I don't think he's anywhere near ready yet.

I thought that was the reason he was called up !!! On a more serious note I suppose he's worth a look, showed plenty of promise for Palace this season. 20 minutes against Serbia would do him the world of good. With the number of dropouts we've had so far he could be starting next Saturday.

I'm really optimistic about our chances for the next campaign. If the Trap and Brady cannot sort this rabble out then nobody can.

[theworm2345]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a cap in a friendly doesnt mean he will be tied, he'd be able to switch until hes 21

[Paddy Garcia]

I'm really optimistic about our chances for the next campaign. If the Trap and Brady cannot sort this rabble out then nobody can.

What ...... given Brady's successful track record of sorting teams out ? It's why he has been out of management for the last 10 or so years.

He is an expensive interpreter.

[Paddy Garcia]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a cap in a friendly doesnt mean he will be tied, he'd be able to switch until hes 21

I think it may well tie him as it's a game for the first team.

I'm not sure though I can face all the usual experts quoting rule 66, article 69, section 5, para 23, sentence 3!

I'd rather we did not play him & thus avoid the debate on foot.ie!

[Greenforever]

What ...... given Brady's successful track record of sorting teams out ? It's why he has been out of management for the last 10 or so years.

He is an expensive interpreter.

well his last 10 yrs have been head of youth development at Arsenal, and they've broguht thru some pretty good players in that time.

and he can spaek italian

[theworm2345]

I think it may well tie him as it's a game for the first team.

I'm not sure though I can face all the usual experts quoting rule 66, article 69, section 5, para 23, sentence 3!

I'd rather we did not play him & thus avoid the debate on foot.ie!

I don't believe a friendly is an official competition, even if it is FIFA recognized. I'm not good with all of this complex language so if an English major or something can try to decipher it that would be great, and we can avoid a debate

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