Squad predictions/wishes for Georgia & Montenegro

**Paddy Garcia** · 25/08/2008, 7:43 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

McShane played a friendly game last week and should be fit. He'll get a call up and maybe even start at the expense of Kilbane.

I'll plan to holiday in the States so.

**Paddy Garcia** · 25/08/2008, 7:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ordinary Fan

I would like to see Lawerance and McCarthy or St. Ledger brought into the squad. But as Trap is only here for 2 years, the only time given to impress was in Portugal.

Agree, Lawrence and St Ledger should certainly be in the mix. Central defence, in particular, is a disaster zone if Dunne is missing,

**tetsujin1979** · 25/08/2008, 8:46 PM

Just watching the Portsmouth - Man United game, O'Shea is in midfield and by far their worst player. Gave away possession, needless frees, and was lucky not to be booked early on

**Razors left peg** · 25/08/2008, 9:10 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Just watching the Portsmouth - Man United game, O'Shea is in midfield and by far their worst player. Gave away possession, needless frees, and was lucky not to be booked early on

little bit harsh I think, he did ok. Would still have him in ahead of Miller anyday in our midfield

**musicinmouth** · 25/08/2008, 9:17 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Just watching the Portsmouth - Man United game, O'Shea is in midfield and by far their worst player. Gave away possession, needless frees, and was lucky not to be booked early on

I disagree, I think he broke up the game well at times. He was obviously under instructions to just sit in front of the back four and play simple passes, which he did well. He didn't make very mistakes. He definitely wasn't commanding or exciting to watch, but he did his job well.

**zenokelly** · 25/08/2008, 10:35 PM

Ttrap isn't naming his team until next week, which is unusual, the majority of the squad normally assemble on Sunday.

From tomorrow's Irish Examiner:

Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni will not unveil his squad for the back to back World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Montenegro until next week.

While it is expected that the line-up will be almost identical to the one he took to Oslo for the 1-1 draw with Norway, the manager wants to wait until after the coming weekend’s programme of games in Britain in order to assess the up to date fitness of the players before naming the panel for his first competitive games in charge of Ireland. Once assembled, the squad will have their first training session in Dublin next Tuesday.

**SkStu** · 26/08/2008, 1:08 AM

Brian Murphy should be in the squad ahead of Joe Murphy. No argument.

Bohemians are easily at a higher standard than Scunthorpe and Brians form over the last 2 seasons mean that he deserves his turn.

Absolutely disgraceful decision in my opinion. Anyone who wants to argue this - dont bother. I dont care what anyone else thinks, Brian Murphy is a super keeper.

**Bohemian1890** · 26/08/2008, 1:40 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Brian Murphy should be in the squad ahead of Joe Murphy. No argument.

Bohemians are easily at a higher standard than Scunthorpe and Brians form over the last 2 seasons mean that he deserves his turn.

Absolutely disgraceful decision in my opinion. Anyone who wants to argue this - dont bother. I dont care what anyone else thinks, Brian Murphy is a super keeper.

Id agree with you as im sure most people who saw him in action would agree.

But i expect the Ole Ole brigade to say that scunthorpe play at a higher standard than Bohs and that Joe Murphy is better as he made a great save last week on Sky Sports News and they didnt see Brain Murphy on tv so Joe Murphy has to be better

**NeilMcD** · 26/08/2008, 9:08 AM

Yeah I agree but do we really want Murphy away for the St Pats game. I don't anyway esp as he would only be third choice at best. I do agree though Murphy is a great keeper and it is only a matter of time before he is snapped from Bohs. Not called Super Keeper for nothing.

**Cloggs** · 26/08/2008, 1:47 PM

Originally Posted by Bohemian1890

Id agree with you as im sure most people who saw him in action would agree.

But i expect the Ole Ole brigade to say that scunthorpe play at a higher standard than Bohs and that Joe Murphy is better as he made a great save last week on Sky Sports News and they didnt see Brain Murphy on tv so Joe Murphy has to be better

if people haven't seen brian murphy in action they should check out mns on the rte website as he made countless excellent saves against galway at the weekend when bohs went down to nine men.very good keeper and worth a call up imo.

**boovidge** · 26/08/2008, 2:52 PM

St Ledger in for Bruce

Morrison or Folan in for Long

Jamie McCarthy (or anyone!) in for Miller

Perhaps squeeze Lawrence in somewhere.

**Fergie's Son** · 26/08/2008, 3:22 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Absolutely disgraceful decision in my opinion. Anyone who wants to argue this - dont bother. I dont care what anyone else thinks, Brian Murphy is a super keeper.

Then why post on a discussion board? I'd be curious to see who gets paid more of the two Murphy's. It's the best objective criteria that we have.

**NeilMcD** · 26/08/2008, 3:31 PM

Come on Fergie, do you really think that is the only way to judge a player. Lucas Neill is on 80,000 a week at West Ham, do you reckon he is better that Steve Finnan or Wes Brown or Alan Hutton or Sagna.

**SkStu** · 26/08/2008, 3:39 PM

Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

Then why post on a discussion board? I'd be curious to see who gets paid more of the two Murphy's. It's the best objective criteria that we have.

that post is the reason i dont want to argue over it. I mean, please...

also, message boards are not for arguing, theyre for posting opinions. Post your own but dont bother attacking mine.

**Razors left peg** · 26/08/2008, 3:53 PM

just as a matter of interest what height is Brian Murphy

**newbie** · 26/08/2008, 4:19 PM

yeh iv always thought he looked small on tele...could be wrong though.

**Bohemian1890** · 26/08/2008, 4:32 PM

Originally Posted by Fergie's Son

Then why post on a discussion board? I'd be curious to see who gets paid more of the two Murphy's. It's the best objective criteria that we have.

That is the such a stupid thing to say O'shea was getting more than Dunne last year so O'shea a better player than Dunne now??

Brian Murphy rejected new deals at both Man City and Swansea he left them they wanted to keep him.

Bristol City the team Trundle plays for chased him after last season but he stayed at Bohs,i dont remember them going for Joe Murphy.

**eirebhoy** · 26/08/2008, 4:38 PM

Originally Posted by musicinmouth

I disagree, I think he broke up the game well at times. He was obviously under instructions to just sit in front of the back four and play simple passes, which he did well. He didn't make very mistakes. He definitely wasn't commanding or exciting to watch, but he did his job well.

I think that says a lot about O'Sheas standards. He looked a poor to average player last night imo.

**SkStu** · 26/08/2008, 4:43 PM

Murphy isnt far off 6 foot. Either way, i think Shay Given dispels the myth that a shorter GK cannot be a world class goalkeeper.

Anyone who is interested in checkin out Murphys credentials, pop down to Dalyer tonight and go watch him. Simple as that really if youre based in Dublin.

**Razors left peg** · 26/08/2008, 4:46 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Murphy isnt far off 6 foot. Either way, i think Shay Given dispels the myth that a shorter GK cannot be a world class goalkeeper.

Anyone who is interested in checkin out Murphys credentials, pop down to Dalyer tonight and go watch him. Simple as that really if youre based in Dublin.

Shay is 6'1... hes not as small as alot of people think he is.