Originally Posted by sadloserkid
Im might be wrong here, but was there a dispute or an issue involving Darren after the England friendly? ( the 3-0 defeat)
Wonder if the post was delivered today with James away.
Im might be wrong here, but was there a dispute or an issue involving Darren after the England friendly? ( the 3-0 defeat)
My view is, if these were competitive fixtures Randolph would be getting a call, even just to have his experience on the bench. As it stands, it's almost certain Kelleher is going to get most of both games, I doubt Talbot will see any minutes and they might give O'Leary a cap having brought him over, but probably no more than 15 minutes at the end of the Lithuania game. Randolph might be feeling a bit overlooked and maybe a call from Kenny would do no harm, but I doubt he really wants to fly in for 10 days to sit on the bench and maybe play 20 minutes in a low key friendly. As far as I know his partner is fairly close to her due date too, so another reason he's unlikely to actually want to be involved, even if he's crying out for a bit of attention.
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it was dumped unceremoniously at the back of the GPO.
No idea what to expect from this really. Shades of Lille when Italy put out their second string, but we don't really have a Hoolahan to unpick things these days.
Did England rest a fair against us two years ago?
Belgium have left Origi and Benteke on the bench, though de Ketelaere is having a great season at Club Brugge it seems (17 goals) and you have to be wary of Belgian you players coming through the last few years. Batshuayi can play a bit too.
Honestly no idea what to expect here. Happy with a decent performance I guess. Will make my mind up on the opposition/result as I watch!
Last edited by pineapple stu; 26/03/2022 at 3:10 PM.
No room for Ronan!
Surprised at that tbh.
After a decent start Belgium score with their first chance. Coleman was poor I though. Good finish. Not a lot Kelleher could have done (Bazunu would have saved it…).
Yeah, Coleman being a bit slack was my first thought, but what a finish. Took it really early too
Coleman is finished
Chasing shadows the first 20 odd minutes…
Irish by birth ,Harps by the grace of god.
Chasing shadows. Mismatch so far.
Henry getting booed on the big screen.
I presume it was him and not Anthony Barry sat beside him anyway!
I agree on Coleman needing to do better and we’ve never looked too good with him in a back three. Lovely early strike though.
While we’ve contained them pretty easily for the most part, Belgium second string are no mugs. What we wouldn’t give for some of their talent. We’ve been poor enough in the first 30 minutes. A lot of industry but not much inspiration. We look blunt and slow in attack, especially Robbo. Sloppy low percentage passing in the middle third too.
Had the same thoughts
Better last 5 minutes or so. Was looking very worryingly easy for Belgium after the goal.
Cracking equaliser.
Ah god ya have to love Ogbene. Some lad!
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