Ireland v Czech Republic

Lumbo · 29-02-2012 1:01am

billyhead wrote: »

Just wondering for anyone in the know. I am heading to the match tomorrow night and was wondering would i be able to bring a bag full of training gear into the stadium with me. I plan to do a training session in the gym before going to the game but won't be going home after the session so will have the gym bag with me.

http://www.avivastadium.ie/documents/AVIVASTADIUMGROUNDREGULATIONS2011.pdf

MJRS · 29-02-2012 11:00am

Really looking forward to this! I don't feel too worried about bringing in new blood at this stage, I just want to see a tough-to-beat Ireland performance to make sure Italy, Spain and Croatia are quaking in their highly ranked boots

It'd obviously be nice to see the new lads putting in a great showing and giving Trap something to think about, but it's not the main issue right now is it. Come on Ireland!

ronsgonawin · 29-02-2012 11:09am

MJRS wrote: »

Really looking forward to this! I don't feel too worried about bringing in new blood at this stage, I just want to see a tough-to-beat Ireland performance to make sure Italy, Spain and Croatia are quaking in their highly ranked boots

It'd obviously be nice to see the new lads putting in a great showing and giving Trap something to think about, but it's not the main issue right now is it. Come on Ireland!

Thats the whole idea of a friendly in my eyes especially coming up to an massive tournement. By all means start with the strongest possible side, but no matter what the score is alternatives need to be used if nothing else to see how they cope.

Stevecw · 29-02-2012 7:22pm

ronsgonawin wrote: »

Thats the whole idea of a friendly in my eyes especially coming up to an massive tournement. By all means start with the strongest possible side, but no matter what the score is alternatives need to be used if nothing else to see how they cope.

Hopefully we'll get to see McClean get a good run. Also be good to see Walters get a half up front.

Interesting also how O'Dea & St Ledger get on at cb. Still have serious doubts about O'Dea.

ronsgonawin · 29-02-2012 7:42pm

Stevecw wrote: »

ronsgonawin wrote: »

Thats the whole idea of a friendly in my eyes especially coming up to an massive tournement. By all means start with the strongest possible side, but no matter what the score is alternatives need to be used if nothing else to see how they cope.

Hopefully we'll get to see McClean get a good run. Also be good to see Walters get a half up front.

Interesting also how O'Dea & St Ledger get on at cb. Still have serious doubts about O'Dea.

Yeh I'd feel the same, I'd have my doubts about o'dea too

ASOT · 29-02-2012 8:06pm

Is this on telly lads?

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 8:08pm

ronsgonawin wrote: »

I'm in complete shock ha ha

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12020/7553988/Trapattoni-plans-tactical-test

I'm looking forward to seeing how this experiment goes tbh, its something we could really use against the likes of Spain in the Euros.

Mars Bar · 29-02-2012 8:29pm

ASOT wrote: »

Is this on telly lads?

Also wondering this. Isn't up next on the Live section on the RTE Player.

RayCon · 29-02-2012 8:31pm

Good , Ive always thought Ireland needed more "arm waving" in midfield.

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 8:31pm

I checked earlier, only saw it on Sky Sports 1, 19.30 - 22.00

Caveman1 · 29-02-2012 8:32pm

ASOT wrote: »

Is this on telly lads?

Its on Sky Sports 1, RTE 2 showing highlights at 22:20. Its really annoying that the dont show the match on RTE live.

29-02-2012 8:33pm

Decent enough sky sports 1 stream here:

http://cricfree.tv/beta/sky-sport-1

tigger123 · 29-02-2012 8:36pm

Stream here, links on the right hand side

http://mypremium.tv/

tigger123 · 29-02-2012 8:37pm

Caveman1 wrote: »

Its on Sky Sports 1, RTE 2 showing highlights at 22:20. Its really annoying that the dont show the match on RTE live.

I know it's only for friendlies but it still really pisses me off.

kfallon · 29-02-2012 8:39pm

Mickey D looking delighted to be there

Raskolnikov · 29-02-2012 8:41pm

Czech Republic team:
Petr Čech
Theodor Gebre Selassie, Tomáš Sivok, Michal Kadlec, David Limberský
Jaroslav Plašil, Petr Jiráček
Milan Petržela, Jiri Štajner, Jan Rezek
Milan Baroš

Richard Hillman · 29-02-2012 8:42pm

I had a gander on the ticketmaster map the other day to see what the attendance will be like. The map suggested a lot more purchased tickets than what is in the ground. Must have been lots of returned tickets from clubs or the freebies were not taken up

Isnt Robbie Keane suppose to introduce each player to the president

Raskolnikov · 29-02-2012 8:46pm

Shocking amount of empty seats, especially considering they were on offer for only a tenner.

_blank_ · 29-02-2012 8:46pm

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Theodor Gebre Selassie,

This fella sounds Kenyan...is he?

starviewadams · 29-02-2012 8:47pm

Weird seeing names on the back of Ireland's shirts.

fungun · 29-02-2012 8:47pm

As I walked into the room I thought that said 'Eamonn Dunphy RIP'

Dammit!!! :pac:

PhlegmyMoses · 29-02-2012 8:48pm

Des wrote: »

This fella sounds Kenyan...is he?

What I was thinking. Just googled him and he's Ethiopian.

Mr.Nice Guy · 29-02-2012 8:48pm

Why are we wearing our away kit? A marketing thing for the new jersey?

Raskolnikov · 29-02-2012 8:48pm

Great cross from McGeady there, shame Long wasn't able to get power into the header.

theteal · 29-02-2012 8:49pm

Long should have done better, i feel there. Mcgeady's cross was actually pin point!

edit: nah it was a difficult enough header getting above the defender

Mars Bar · 29-02-2012 8:49pm

Good start. Unlucky.

The kits are nice when ya see them on the players.

Nemanja91 · 29-02-2012 8:49pm

Jerseys are on sale for 70 euro, absolute rip off.

Raskolnikov · 29-02-2012 8:50pm

Ugh. Stephen Ward, you might get away with that at Wolves, but not good enough in an Irish jersey.

mike65 · 29-02-2012 8:51pm

Milan Baros still leading the line (head down presumably)? :eek:

starviewadams · 29-02-2012 8:51pm

Have to pay for the new stadium somehow I suppose.

Baros must be getting on in years at this stage.

Mars Bar · 29-02-2012 8:54pm

Bloody hell Given!

Stevecw · 29-02-2012 8:54pm

jaysus Shay, that was a bit dodgy!

starviewadams · 29-02-2012 8:55pm

Steiner looks a wee bit tricky.

Scorpion Sting · 29-02-2012 8:58pm

Arghhh!!!

theteal · 29-02-2012 8:59pm

Mars Bar wrote: »

Bloody hell Given!

Stevecw wrote: »

jaysus Shay, that was a bit dodgy!

i'm going to blame o'shea for that one. he hid and didn't show for a short pass and left shay with no option but to hoof it. . .kinda

drumlover22 · 29-02-2012 8:59pm

How the fcuk did we not score from that cross!

Raskolnikov · 29-02-2012 8:59pm

Some excellent crossing and long passing from us so far, shame Long wasn't that bit sharper.

theteal · 29-02-2012 9:02pm

what a touch?!

accidental?

Scorpion Sting · 29-02-2012 9:02pm

Well played by Keane there, good stop from Cech.

Raskolnikov · 29-02-2012 9:02pm

Xavi-seque cross from Andrews there, Keane a little unlucky with the shot, he took it down well though.

starviewadams · 29-02-2012 9:02pm

Brilliant from Keane there.

Terrible attempted return pass from Ward to McGeady though.

Mars Bar · 29-02-2012 9:02pm

Some take down from Keane

Richard Hillman · 29-02-2012 9:03pm

Almost Bergkamp-esque from Keane :eek:

theteal · 29-02-2012 9:05pm

i think robbie stole shane's wheatabix this morning

Mars Bar · 29-02-2012 9:05pm

Berba-esque touches from Keane!

Dempsey · 29-02-2012 9:05pm

Robbie is looking sharp but still doesnt know what offside is

theteal · 29-02-2012 9:06pm

oooooooh

ollie1 · 29-02-2012 9:07pm

Close by O'Shea

Raskolnikov · 29-02-2012 9:07pm

We have been brilliant so far, Andrews playing the Xavi-role and taking advantage of the Czech highline brilliantly so far. Long looks rusty so far.

Mars Bar · 29-02-2012 9:07pm

Not far away O' Shea!

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