Republic of Ireland V Colombia - Thursday, 29th May 2008 - Friendly - Craven Cottage

[theworm2345]

I forgot, never say anything bad about a Celtic player amongst Irish fans

Here we go again, let's throw out the SPL player of the year, he's utter sh1te. Does it never occur to you that the problem is not with the player but with the team and the role he is asked to play? Ot that it takes time to settle in at international level. Nah he's played a handful of games and clearly isn't as good as Cryuff or Maradona so let's try Scannell now, at this rate we'll be playing U-12s in 6 months.

Like I said, I don't follow Celtic at all, but when he has played for Ireland, out of position or not, he has sucked, can you deny it? I didn't say I have disregarded him for the rest of his career, but I wouldn't have him right now.

McGeady is going to be a fantastic player, he has the potential to be much much better than Duff.

I think Duff has been **** for 2-3 years now as well. I wouldn't argue potential in this debate, a 17 year old just starting his career against a 22 year old with 17 caps who hasn't done well at international level. From what I hear he does very well in Scotland...so did Anthony Stokes. If we're going on talent right now, who would you have, Hunt or McGeady? I don't see Duff going anywhere at the moment on the other side

McGeady is probably our most talented player. If he is not up to it, we are ****ed.

Then for now we are ****ed. I do remember one match last year where he was decent, but no more than that (Denmark??)

[osarusan]

I'm disappointed to see Ireland lowering themselves to play a university team, rather than playing other international sides.

Yours,
P. Dant.

[theworm2345]

I'm disappointed to see Ireland lowering themselves to play a university team, rather than playing other international sides.

Yours,
P. Dant.

Will you be here all week?
You are right about the spelling though, Columbia is the Unversity (NY) and College (Chicago), it should be Colombia

[irishfan86]

I forgot, never say anything bad about a Celtic player amongst Irish fans

Have a look in the Aiden McGeady thread and you'll see plenty of criticism.

I'm a fan of McGeady, and I think he's going to come good for us.

I agree that he has been poor for us so far, but I've seen enough of him to know that he's one of our most talented players.

Some players you have to take a chance with, and this guy is definitely one of those players.

If we can get him going for Ireland like he's playing for Celtic, qualification will be a whole lot easier.

[ifk101]

So any info available on the Columbians? How strong a team are they putting out for this game?

[Dr. Ogba]

I hope to see Scannell instead of McGeady (who I don't rate at all, hes **** more times than not for Ireland and, shockingly for an Ireland fan, I don't watch Celtic) and Potter or Rowlands instead of Miller.

have you actually seen Scannell play??? to describe him as raw would be an understatement. I think he's just there for the experience at this stage and nothing else....

[Ash]

So any info available on the Columbians? How strong a team are they putting out for this game?

Unless they start with René Higuita in goals, Carlos Valderrama in midfield
and Tino Asprilla up front I dont think I'll know any of their players!

[as_i_say]

is this game live on tv and if so what bat time what bat channel?

[Duggie]

i want to see more of keogh, looks like it might be just the two starting changes with o'shea and aiden.

[shakermaker1982]

I'm sure SSN had Delaney in MF this morning? WTF?

[finnpark]

I would be thinking our best team at the mo would be

Given

Finnan Dunne A Brien/O Shea Delaney


S Reid

Duff Garvan A Reid Mc Geady


Keane

Kilbane must be better than Delaney. Played very well for a decent Wigan side at lb

[drinkfeckarse]

I'd liked to have seen O'Dea get 90 minutes alongside Dunne. He's probably a better long term option than McShane as our other centre half IMO.

[dr_peepee]

This could be our new first choice back four???

O'Brien and Finnan aren't confirmed yet..

[Ash]

is this game live on tv and if so what bat time what bat channel?

RTE2 @ 7.30pm I think

[seanog2001]

Dont understand why mcshane is still playin centre back kelly should have stayed RB with o'shea coming in CB, McShane is absolutely brutal and i am sure he has no chance of a starting place once finnan and o'brien come back

[Kingdom]

I forgot, never say anything bad about a Celtic player amongst Irish fans

Like I said, I don't follow Celtic at all, but when he has played for Ireland, out of position or not, he has sucked, can you deny it? I didn't say I have disregarded him for the rest of his career, but I wouldn't have him right now.



I think Duff has been **** for 2-3 years now as well. I wouldn't argue potential in this debate, a 17 year old just starting his career against a 22 year old with 17 caps who hasn't done well at international level. From what I hear he does very well in Scotland...so did Anthony Stokes. If we're going on talent right now, who would you have, Hunt or McGeady? I don't see Duff going anywhere at the moment on the other side

Then for now we are ****ed. I do remember one match last year where he was decent, but no more than that (Denmark??)

I think you're talking trash. On one hand you dismiss McGeady's performances for Celtic on the basis of his performance in an Irish Jersey, yet below you dismiss Duff for club performances yet he's been outstanding for us. Its either one or the other lad. McGeady has come in on in leaps and bounds for us. His Ireland development I'd say is similar to his Celtic development of a season and a half ago. In time if he starts to replicate the season gone Celtic performances for us, then I'll be very happy.

[Emmet]

I'd be happier seeing O'Shea play in midfield - maybe as a sort of anchorman in front of the defence. I still see him as a liability anywhere in the backfour. Some of the players mentioned so far in this thread I have not yet seen play so hopefully they'll get a run out tonight.

[geysir]

He should have been loaned out to Millwall way back.
Can O'Shea make a tackle without apologizing for it afterwards? Trap should send him to some clinic to increase his levels of testosterone. We could use a madder badder Josh.

[drummerboy]

I really like of Keogh. Have seen him play for Wolves and his workrate is tremendous. Stan played him out of position on the wing and his confidence suffered. Hope he gets a run again tomorrow night.

[Dr. Ogba]

Kilbane must be better than Delaney. Played very well for a decent Wigan side at lb

no he's not. He has absolutely no positional sense as a full back.

hope Delaney gets a fair crack of the whip as he's a far better option than Kilbane...