Republic of Ireland V Czech Republic - Wednesday, 29th February 2012 - Friendly

**elroy** · 13/02/2012, 12:47 PM

Thats good news, glad he got the nod. Was afraid Trap would just go for McShane. Even if Duffy doesnt play, the experience of being around the squad etc will do him good.

**geysir** · 13/02/2012, 12:55 PM

So that's both Lawrence and McShane definitely out of Trap's reckoning.

**the bear** · 13/02/2012, 1:02 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

So that's both Lawrence and McShane definitely out of Trap's reckoning.

it would seem so, can't see any way back for mcshane in particular.

very good positive decision for the future of irish football from trap when in the past he might of just called the experienced player up. credit where due. now awaiting mccleans inclusion after coleman drops out

**DannyInvincible** · 16/02/2012, 4:33 PM

Coleman and McGeady will be fit to play against the Czechs: http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/ir...h-3021308.html

Probably rules out any hope McClean might have had of replacing one of them.

**geysir** · 16/02/2012, 6:19 PM

Is that a 'every silver lining has a cloud' type post?

**DannyInvincible** · 16/02/2012, 10:47 PM

Ha, I wouldn't have minded seeing McClean getting a nod, but if McGeady and Coleman are fit, no worries; all's good. Nearly.

**Hibs4Ever** · 21/02/2012, 10:32 AM

Czech squad named, bottom of page in this link

http://fotbal.idnes.cz/fotbalova-rep...fot_reprez_pes

Someone might be able to copy/paste it here

**Closed Account** · 21/02/2012, 10:45 AM

Petr Čech	Chelsea (Ang.)	20.5. 1982	88	0
Jaroslav Drobný	Hamburk (Něm.)	18.10. 1979	5	0
Defence
Tomáš Sivok	Besiktas (Tur.)	15.9. 1983	23	3
Michal Kadlec	Leverkusen (Něm.)	13.12.1984	32	7
Roman Hubník	Hertha (Něm.)	6.6.1984	20	2
Jan Rajnoch	Sivasspor (Tur.)	30. 9.1981	15	0
František Rajtoral	Plzeň	12.3.1986	0	0
Daniel Pudil	Cesena (It.)	27.9.1985	22	2
Theodor Gebre Selassie	Liberec	24.12.1986	7	0
Midfield
Tomáš Hübschman	Šachtar Doněck (Ukr)	4. září 1981	40	0
Milan Petržela	Plzeň	19.06.1983	8	0
Jan Rezek	Famagusta (Kypr)	5.5. 1982	11	3
Tomáš Rosický	Arsenal (Ang.)	4.10.1980	85	20
Jaroslav Plašil	Bordeaux (Fra.)	5.1.1982	69	6
Petr Jiráček	Wolfsburg	2.3.1986	5	1
Daniel Kolář	Plzeň	27.10.1985	8	1
Václav Pilař	Plzeň	13.10.1988	6	1
Forwards
Milan Baroš	Galatasaray (Tur.)	28.10.1981	86	39
David Lafata	Jablonec	18.9.1981	15	2
Tomáš Pekhart	Norimberk (Něm.)	26.05.1989	8	0

**ArdeeBhoy** · 21/02/2012, 10:52 AM

Hopefully people will pick up knocks so Coleman & McClean get their chances.

And only heard of about 4 of that Czech squad...

**Hibs4Ever** · 21/02/2012, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by ArdeeBhoy

And only heard of about 4 of that Czech squad...

It's likewise for the Czech's when they saw our squad. Some very good players in their squad, including the Czech League players, particularly Pilar and Lafata

**the bear** · 21/02/2012, 11:16 AM

theres a few good players in the czech league alright, apparently pilar kept his team up last year

**Closed Account** · 23/02/2012, 9:07 AM

Darron Gibson out for 4 weeks with knee injury according to Twitter.

**elroy** · 23/02/2012, 9:30 AM

Liam Brady on RTE last night said he thought McClean was a certainty to make the Euros squad. He said he hasnt been talking to Gio but interesting view all the same.

**tetsujin1979** · 23/02/2012, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Darron Gibson out for 4 weeks with knee injury according to Twitter.

any official word on this? nothing from everton or the fai, and the only article I can find about is on 98fm.com

**Closed Account** · 23/02/2012, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

any official word on this? nothing from everton or the fai, and the only article I can find about is on 98fm.com

Nothing yet, read it same place you did I guess.
There's this:
http://www.sos1878.co.uk/everton-new...s-4-weeks-out/
but nothing new there. Smoke, Fire etc.

**nigel-harps1954** · 23/02/2012, 12:36 PM

Seems to be complete rubbish. Nothing on Evertons website...where they have a section just for injuries.

**Predator** · 23/02/2012, 12:43 PM

It's true.

**Stuttgart88** · 23/02/2012, 5:44 PM

Originally Posted by joe_denilson

Jaroslav Drobný Hamburk (Něm.)

This guy's past his best

My dad played the original in the Irish Open in the 50s. Aced him 3 times too, I think consecutively. I also think he was Wimbledon champion at the time.