They were both kind of hounded into those picks by the media though, if I remember rightly. I seem to remember McCarthy being almost gleeful back to the media later on when Connolly went off the boil a bit (you're not calling for him now etc.).
Having said that I think something similar would have happened this time, we'd have had a few bad results and whoever the manager was would have been forced to call a few younger players in to keep the press off his back.
We'd have also reached the knockout stages of the 2021 Under 21 Euros I reckon!
Last edited by geysir; 12/06/2022 at 10:37 PM.
I see UEFA have confirmed that these playoffs will be unseeded, so a draw is of no benefit to us tomorrow.
Go 3-5-2, put 'em under pressure and light a candle we can nick a win.
Though I would actually like to see him switch the formation like he did in the Sweden away game. That was a must win or our campaign was over. Treat this game tomorrow like that and it's also good preparation for the play offs.
It’s a great position to be in really. It’s a shot to nothing in a way, and they can afford to go out and have a real go, in the knowledge that the play off place is secured.Originally Posted by JR89
Out for a spell, got neglected, lay on the bench unselected.
It’s great to hear it’s a random draw for the play offs, it means there is now no excuse to sit back!
That just means the top 4 big teams will be drawn away to the bottom 4. 128/1 if I remember rightly.
I think it means Ireland are going to draw Iceland again. And then get blown away in an 80 mile an hour gale on the side of a hill somewhere outside Kirkjubæjarklausturdottir just like last time.
Last edited by Eirambler; 13/06/2022 at 9:50 PM.
Nevermind football, Ireland probably couldn't even beat Iceland at cricket in the Volcanic Ashes tournament.
Qualifying for an under 21s tournament would be a massive step and a good indication we have something to hope for going forward
Either way we do, we must remember we are kissing 11 or so players, to be kissing that and still qualify from a tough enough group is a good indication of what to come.
Whatever floats your boat pal, but I think you'll be on your own there.
This is starting to sound a bit like Richie Sadlier's story about the competitions they held to pass the time in Ireland underage camps back in his day...
Is this some new training / tactic system ? ?
It’s just Pride month.
Do I need to read his book to find out what your talking about?
That's a strong team. No major surprises. Kerrigan keeping his place maybe the biggest surprise considering he had little involvement up to the last game, but to be fair his performance probably merited keeping his place. Good options off the bench too.
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think italy are a level above would be a big surprise if we won this one
I've liked what I've seen of Kerrigan in previous games - quick with good close control and dribbling ability. A well-built fella too, with good upper-body strength.
Says a lot that he got the nod for this one. Can easily see him carving out a very decent career for himself.
Interesting that Ferguson starts this one.
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