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Irish 23 Man Squad - The Run In

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  • #402
    double GG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,623 ✭✭✭double GG


    What should the starting X1 be?


  • #403
    Ganymede Glow
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭Ganymede Glow


    Someone should ask him about Harte :D


  • #404
    counterlock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭counterlock


    Aidric wrote: »
    Jesus Tony, insensitive much?

    He has an anti-trap agenda, the new dunphy if you will


  • #405
    buyer95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭buyer95


    Awful questioning here, the kids father has cancer, football comes a distant second for him now


  • #406
    jaykay74
    Registered Users Posts: 6,586 ✭✭✭jaykay74


    Aidric wrote: »
    Jesus Tony, insensitive much?
    Ganymede Glow wrote: »
    Desperate question that
    El Spearo wrote: »
    shocking question

    What did he ask ?


  • #407
    Owen_S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Owen_S


    No need to keep going on about McCarthy like that, knobish questions.


  • #408
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,542 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    WTF?

    Did you look at other options?

    His father has cancer ffs!


  • #409
    cgpg5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭cgpg5


    To think Ciaran Clark, Wilson, Best, Hoolahan and Pilkington are nowhere near and you see thet stand-by list in comparison!


  • #410
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Jayob10 wrote: »
    is their a deadline to name the squad?

    When will other nations name theres?

    I was under the impression that all nations would announce their 23 man squads today aswell

    May 29th is the final deadline date.


  • #411
    klose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,878 ✭✭✭✭klose


    Jayob10 wrote: »
    is their a deadline to name the squad?

    When will other nations name theres?

    I was under the impression that all nations would announce their 23 man squads today aswell


    Germany and Holland announced theirs today I think


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  • #412
    LostBoy101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭LostBoy101


    double GG wrote: »
    What should the starting X1 be?
    Realisticly

    Given
    O'Shea-Dunne-Ledger-Ward
    McGeady-Whelan-Andrews-Duff
    Keane-Doyle

    That would be my bet.


  • #413
    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭El Inho


    jaykay74 wrote: »
    What did he ask ?

    basically did trap and mcarthy look at options to make the situation work


  • #414
    nkay1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,975 ✭✭✭nkay1985


    Jesus Trap I reckon the Wigan fans won't agree with you that they are going down!


  • #415
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    nkay1985 wrote: »
    Didn't like Ken Early asking him about the left back question.

    And what a stupid question to ask about McCarthy.
    El Spearo wrote: »
    shocking question
    Ganymede Glow wrote: »
    Desperate question that
    Aidric wrote: »
    Jesus Tony, insensitive much?

    i'm surprised we didn't hear a "ffs tony" from one of the other journos


  • #416
    Aidric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    jaykay74 wrote: »
    What did he ask ?

    In summary if Trap tried a workaround solution for McCarthy, along the lines of him joining up with the squad later on after spending some time with his father.


  • #417
    Ganymede Glow
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭Ganymede Glow


    Toto Schillaci hasn't a patch on McClean


  • #418
    cgpg5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭cgpg5


    What's the craic with friendlies before the tournament? How many? Is there any realistic way (bar injury) that he'll sway from the team that lostboy posted?

    Would prefer Kelly RB and O'Shea LB myself.


  • #419
    kitakyushu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,465 ✭✭✭kitakyushu


    "boom boom boom score!"

    I give you the Ireland manager.


  • #420
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,542 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    El Spearo wrote: »
    basically did trap and mcarthy look at options to make the situation work

    Yes, and completely disregard how ill the father is, what their relationship is and what psychological state McCarthy will be in during a very difficult time.

    Really his decision should be respected and not questioned in any way, it's completely his choice.


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  • #421
    buyer95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭buyer95


    LostBoy101 wrote: »
    Realisticly

    Given
    O'Shea-Dunne-Ledger-Ward
    McGeady-Whelan-Andrews-Duff
    Keane-Doyle

    That would be my bet.

    Wouldn't be confident that Doyle will be starting, Walters made a big impact against Estonia and Doyle has been rubbish this year


  • #422
    Aidric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    theteal wrote: »
    i'm surprised we didn't hear a "ffs tony" from one of the other journos

    or this at least

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuKQkj4AN2w


  • #423
    bobmalooka
    Registered Users Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭bobmalooka


    Stephen Ireland for the future :eek:


  • #424
    LostBoy101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭LostBoy101


    buyer95 wrote: »
    Wouldn't be confident that Doyle will be starting, Walters made a big impact against Estonia and Doyle has been rubbish this year
    Yeah Doyle has been shocking but it looks like Trap will start him. I would prefer Walters ahead of Doyle.


  • #425
    cgpg5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭cgpg5


    LostBoy101 wrote: »
    Yeah Doyle has been shocking but it looks like Trap will start him. I would prefer Walters ahead of Doyle.

    Long is the man but I can't see him leaving Doyle out. Although Walters offers great workrate and power


  • #426
    buyer95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭buyer95


    LostBoy101 wrote: »
    Yeah Doyle has been shocking but it looks like Trap will start him. I would prefer Walters ahead of Doyle.

    Yeah but if he doesnt show some form in the warm ups, then the decision will be taken out of his hands, Long would be a viable alternative too.


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  • #427
    kitakyushu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,465 ✭✭✭kitakyushu


    did he say "oder" instead of "or"? That's funny if German is slipping into his English. :)


  • #428
    counterlock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭counterlock


    I'd prefer Long anyday. He was on fire before Hutton assaulted him this year


  • #429
    cgpg5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭cgpg5


    buyer95 wrote: »
    Yeah but if he doesnt show some form in the warm ups, then the decision will be taken out of his hands, Long would be a viable alternative too.

    How many warm up games are there? I get the impression he's only using them for game time. Think his starting 11 is already selected bar injury


  • #430
    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭El Inho


    398064_Ireland.jpg

    don't think paddypower would give great odds on this being the starting lineup


  • #431
    nkay1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,975 ✭✭✭nkay1985


    So he basically just said that he thinks we can't play with one striker and either Hoolahan or Ireland in the hole behind. We're better off with our two strong central midfielders, two wingers and two strikers. That's fair enough I guess.


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  • #432
    Ganymede Glow
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭Ganymede Glow


    Trap's interviews are top class :D


  • #433
    buyer95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭buyer95


    Can't believe Steven Ireland is being mentioned repeatedly as one for the future!


  • #434
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    kitakyushu wrote: »
    did he say "oder" instead of "or"? That's funny if German is slipping into his English. :)

    he's not the first, i crafted a sweet amalgamation of span-irish for my LC


  • #435
    Corholio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,014 ✭✭✭✭Corholio


    Highlight of the conference

    "I said to Sandro (Del Piero), go on pitch"


  • #436
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,899 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Ganymede Glow wrote: »
    Trap's interviews are top class :D

    I would say the complete opposite


  • #437
    buyer95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭buyer95


    El Spearo wrote: »
    398064_Ireland.jpg

    don't think paddypower would give great odds on this being the starting lineup

    Not a hope is Gibson getting the nod ahead of Andrews, notwithstanding his form with Everton. Andrews was awesome against Estonia, remember the header which gave us the 1-0 with 1o mins gone.


  • #438
    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭El Inho


    buyer95 wrote: »
    Not a hope is Gibson getting the nod ahead of Andrews, notwithstanding his form with Everton. Andrews was awesome against Estonia, remember the header which gave us the 1-0 with 1o mins gone.

    i think i kinda lost the run of myself there alright...just always thought gibson can offer a lot of threat from further out with his peg.

    something to bring on at least.


  • #439
    Ganymede Glow
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭Ganymede Glow


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    I would say the complete opposite

    Some of his decisions send me up the wall but honestly I really do like listening to him. He has a certain charisma imo. I would probably be in a minority though.

    btw did he just say they're training in Montecatini?


  • #440
    buyer95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭buyer95


    El Spearo wrote: »
    i think i kinda lost the run of myself there alright...just always thought gibson can offer a lot of threat from further out with his peg.

    something to bring on at least.

    Oh yeah for sure, he is our best long distance shooter and probably best passer, but Andrews goal and performances in those 2 games makes it highly unlikely that Trap would change the midfield. Gibson could play his way into the team though with good performances off the bench


  • #441
    darkman2
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,632 ✭✭✭darkman2


    Statement from James McCarthy
    In a statement issued by the Football Association of Ireland, McCarthy said:

    "I have made the very difficult decision to withdraw my name from selection from the Euro 2012 squad following the diagnosis of my father with cancer and an ongoing requirement for treatment.

    "I have discussed this with the manager. He was very understanding and I thank him sincerely for that.

    "I take this opportunity to re-affirm my complete commitment to playing for the Republic of Ireland.

    "It is a huge honour and source of great pride for me and my family.

    "Despite not being present, I would like to wish the manager and my team-mates every success at the tournament and hope that Irish fans can understand the reason for my decision at this difficult time."


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  • #442
    Ferris_Bueller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,597 ✭✭✭Ferris_Bueller


    Gutted for McCarthy, makes his performances over the last few weeks even more impressive.

    Apart from his omission, realistically I am 100% happy with that squad (provided there are no injuries!). Guys like Clark, Wilson, Hoolahan have all played well this season but I don't think they ever really stood a chance of getting a call up, Hoolahan in particular due to his position, which we don't really cater for in our team.

    Roll on next month, I am really looking forward to seeing how we get on. Come on YBIG!


  • #443
    Aidric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,591 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    counterlock wrote: »
    He has an anti-trap agenda, the new dunphy if you will
    I can't put my finger on it but Tony O Donoghue has always rubbed me up the wrong way.

    He has the smug air of man who enjoys emanating horrible farts at the most inopportune moments.


  • #444
    TopOfTheRight
    Registered Users Posts: 269 ✭✭TopOfTheRight


    Did anyone catch what Trap said that he was apologising for and said no offence?


  • #445
    chughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭chughes


    TopOfTheRight wrote: »
    Did anyone catch what Trap said that he was apologising for and said no offence?

    Was it when he made a remark about friends of Andy Reid being in the room?


  • #446
    Mikeyt086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,825 ✭✭✭Mikeyt086


    Aidric wrote: »
    I can't put my finger on it but Tony O Donoghue has always rubbed me up the wrong way.

    He has the smug air of man who enjoys emanating horrible farts at the most inopportune moments.

    I know this is kind of a dick thing to say but I used to work in a shop that he would frequent and he was an absolute prick to all the staff there any time he came in. The "smell of his own farts" analogy was used on numerous occasions. Belittled the staff constantly.


  • #447
    buyer95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭buyer95


    TopOfTheRight wrote: »
    Did anyone catch what Trap said that he was apologising for and said no offence?

    Something about Andy Reid, and the media


  • #448
    Liam O
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Liam O


    Really sucks about McCarthy and Coleman not going as of now. People saying Coleman hasn't had a good season, well you could say that about half the people on the plane and they don't have the potential to play near Coleman's on form game.


  • #449
    counterlock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,954 ✭✭✭counterlock


    Mikeyt086 wrote: »
    I know this is kind of a dick thing to say but I used to work in a shop that he would frequent and he was an absolute prick to all the staff there any time he came in. The "smell of his own farts" analogy was used on numerous occasions. Belittled the staff constantly.
    I can't find it on its own on youtube but his post match interview after the 3-2 defeat to russia was an absolute disgrace. You'll find it on the documentary called 'the cat is in the bag'. If anyone said that to any native english speaker they would have left the interview.


  • #450
    Pro. F
    Registered Users Posts: 12,219 ✭✭✭✭Pro. F


    Best wishes to McCarthy's father and the rest of the family. Sad stuff.

    The squad and back-up is pretty much as expected. No particular surprises.

    Thought it was class of Trap the way made sure that it was clear he was not joking about Andy Reid and meant no offence when all the journos started laughing when his name came up.


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  • #451
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    For Coleman to have made the squad he would have needed a McClean level season to break into Trap's plans sadly which is annoying considering Doyle will probably start all the games despite a terrible season for Wolves. On that same note don't expect Gibson or McClean to start ahead of the any of the midfield.


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