Norway v Republic of Ireland - pre-match

**Carrigaline** · 12/08/2008, 3:45 PM

It also looks like Carsley would have been in this squad but for his injury.

**disabledrog** · 12/08/2008, 3:45 PM

Watched McCarthy play for hamiltom last nite and he was well impressive in da middle.also think whelan is good and deserves a chance if the likes of potter got his and dat muppet s ireland not wanting to play for us,at least whelan would give his all and be proud to get his chance and give his all

**drummerboy** · 12/08/2008, 3:46 PM

No Stephen Kelly or Lee Carsley, both Birmingham. Any reasons.

**Sligo Hornet** · 12/08/2008, 3:47 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

No Stephen Kelly or Lee Carsley, both Birmingham. Any reasons.

Maybe the answer is in the question!

**jbyrne** · 12/08/2008, 3:48 PM

Originally Posted by drummerboy

No Stephen Kelly or Lee Carsley, both Birmingham. Any reasons.

both injured i think. kelly missed weekend lge game for birmingham

**Carrigaline** · 12/08/2008, 3:49 PM

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

Not too happy with the midfield selection- no natural right winger is a bad choice as you might want to change things round if you are looking for a goal.

Umm, McGeady is strongest on the right wing. Duff can also do a job on the right wing.

**bwagner** · 12/08/2008, 3:49 PM

Both Kelly and Carsley are injured, Kelly out for a month i think
S Ireland ( who now looks like ming the merciless) is the biggest odd ball section 8 freak I have ever come across!

**tetsujin1979** · 12/08/2008, 3:49 PM

Kelly has a groin strain, Carsley played at the weekend, don't think he's injured

**disabledrog** · 12/08/2008, 3:52 PM

alex bruce this has to be a misprint he is muck and lost his place in the ipswich team,g,gartland, sean st leadger ne other c half should be in der before this joke of a player

**DmanDmythDledge** · 12/08/2008, 3:53 PM

Originally Posted by Carrigaline

Umm, McGeady is strongest on the right wing. Duff can also do a job on the right wing.

No, McGeady is best out left. I know Duff can play there, and I would start him there, but I'd be more comfortable with somebody who plays in that position as an option on the bench if things are going wrong. Lawrence should have been in the squad.

**Carrigaline** · 12/08/2008, 4:04 PM

Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge

No, McGeady is best out left. I know Duff can play there, and I would start him there, but I'd be more comfortable with somebody who plays in that position as an option on the bench if things are going wrong. Lawrence should have been in the squad.

McGeady is naturally right footed but can play with the left foot as well. He's suited to either wing.

There is no place for Lawrence in the squad. We only need four wingers, McGeady and Duff are our first choice with Reid and Hunt as backup.

**RogerMilla** · 12/08/2008, 4:10 PM

both reids must be in centre mid, now and for ever , Amen.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 12/08/2008, 4:11 PM

Originally Posted by Ciaran

No Lawerence isn't the end of the world. In reality McGeady and Duff will be first choice wingers. S.Hunt first backup. Moving Andy Reid to the wing would be next in line. Probably Steven Reid and Kilbane as 5th and 6th choices. Even Miller perhaps as a 7th.

Point is there are more experience and solid options he could and would choose ahead of Lawerence. I think it's not a bad move for him to wait and see how Liam handles the step up to the premiership before doing anything. In reality he won't realistically need him unless he proves to be very competent at the highest level.

Yeah, but none of them are natural right wingers. S. Reid and Miller are terrible on the wing.

My point is that depending on circumstances in the game a change of approach could be needed. Duff on the right would be cutting in a lot but this might not work against a team who crowds their defence in the middle, perhaps by playing two midfielders who sit back. The other alternatives you have given wouldn't change our tactics. McGeady could do a decent job going on the outside but he is our biggest attacking threat so put him in his best position.

I don't think there's any need to see if Lawrence proves himself at the highest level- a number of the teams we will be playing in qualfying would be Championship standard.

Originally Posted by Carrigaline

McGeady is naturally right footed but can play with the left foot as well. He's suited to either wing.

There is no place for Lawrence in the squad. We only need four wingers, McGeady and Duff are our first choice with Reid and Hunt as backup.

Left wing is far and away his best position, I can't believe there could be a dispute over this.

See above for my explanation.

**Colbert Report** · 12/08/2008, 4:14 PM

Interesting to note that Kilbane is listed as a defender.

Given
Finnan-O'Shea-Dunne-Kilbane
McGeady-Reid-Reid-Duff
Keane-Doyle

Hunt can come on as an energy sub, give some pace to the wings with about half an hour to go. Long can relieve Keane or Doyle, depending on who is more knackered. Delaney can come on for McGeady or Duff, and we can push Kilbane up to LM if needed, with Delaney taking over the left back duties. Miller capable too of playing CM or RM. Glenn Whelan can come on as a CM too. Loads of options. Let's hope not too many players pull out, I remember a friendly against Holland in August two years ago where most of the team was out and we were hammered four nil. Italy hammered us the August before that, if I remember correctly.

**Over the post** · 12/08/2008, 4:15 PM

Originally Posted by RogerMilla

both reids must be in centre mid, now and for ever , Amen.

Joey O'Brien did a good job for his club in centre mid towards the end of last season; he could be an option too now that he's fully fit.

Stokes has looked good for Sunderland in pre-season matches, I felt he could have been in with a shout.

**DmanDmythDledge** · 12/08/2008, 4:16 PM

Did anyone see much of Kilbane at LB last season? Didn't see all too much of him myself but he was caught out positionally a lot when I saw him, same when he played for us there. I wouldn't be too comfortable with him there, I'd go for Delaney myself.