New thread as the last thread seems to be broken.
I'm not sure that comes into the equation one way or another really… I think they pick the guy they reckon will be the biggest asset in the 2 games based on current ability and form.
I've wanted Corrie Ndaba to get a shot for a while after some decent performances for Kilmarnock, but he's barely played this season since he moved to Serie A, so it's hard to consider him. Really, it's one of those where it's mostly different grades of bad options. Don't think i've ever seen this O'Toole fella play, so no idea where he fits amongst the other options, but I guess there's something in his game that fits what HH wants. Likely won't see a minute of play anyway.
No, you're arguing for a retired international who's played 2 minutes of first team football since the start of October.
I'm well aware of that. I'm debating whether it makes more sense to call up a player with experience of some level at international football than someone with none at all.
yes… I wasn’t arguing for O’Toole so….
Theres a difference between underage and senior games.
Exact same argument of welcoming an MLS player who has no experience at international level at all. At least those other lads, as below the standard they may be, have played for Ireland at underage.
personal opinion but I’d have probably called up or recalled McClean. International football is its own thing as we see with how easily Seamus Coleman slotted back in.
I don’t think there’s that much mystery while Mcnulty & co aren’t getting a call up. Little evidence they are senior international level players and just not ready to be thrown into nail biter last round of qualifier matches.
Theyd be ok in a friendly but this is a different thing.
I wonder did Honohan make himself unavailable if hes eyeing up a move now the Irish season is done?
Otherwise quite random O'Toole parachuted in above him.
I'm kinda thinking the same. The USMNT are quite generous at handing out caps to players so doesn't say much that this guy at 26 doesn't even have an underage cap. It is a position in which we're quite short in options, but you'd wonder what the likes of Garcia MacNulty, Adaramola, Roughan, or Ndaba have to do to get a cap.
seems a dumb call up but hopefully I’m wrong
According to MLS stats he is ranked the 251st best player this season out of 435 players with an average rating of 6.79. For comparison Kevin Long is ranked higher.
Yeah, the players themselves need to believe. HH will want his strongest team as this is the World Cup.
If we get a draw against Portugal then we go to Budapest still in with a shout. Or if Hungary drop points in Yerevan.
It's highly unlikely we'll actually qualify for the World Cup nor do we deserve to.
But we might well go to Budapest to play what is effectively a knockout game.
HH will want to go out strong and can see him starting his strongest XI. If Ferguson is available he'll start. His contract is up this month so won't want to go out on a whimper.
Hes a pro so he’s better than lapira. No one’s likely to know unless they watch New York fc
Is this fella any good, or is he Joe Lapira part II?
Maybe if you name him int he squad, it means Irish medics can also examine him ? Or his injury is less severe than originally thought?
It's hard to know. We're still 9 days out from the Hungary game. I agree that if we're already eliminated then no point playing him v Hungary anyways.
he’s back available to Roma after the international break. Personally I hope and think he pulls out. This campaign is done and we are just waiting to be put out of our misery so no point risking his career further on those odds.
How come Ferguson is in the squad? Is there a chance he could be fit?
Squad announced. There's a call up for 26 year-old MLS left back Kevin O'Toole.
Its like when our players turn 19-20 they turn to **** and regress
Jump to 1:38. Pretty poor goalkeeping. The rate of his regression over the last two years is quite alarming. Think he needs to get out of England, or at the very least Southampton, and rebuild his career. I'd have Travers or Keeley as our number 2 going forward.
Bazunu back in for Southampton tonight. Seems he was playing well and then dropped another clanger
I know people who bought the bundle of 3 and I think it was 200 in total so maybe you'd say 90 for the Portugal game and 60/50 for the Hungary/Armenia games? There are probably a few different bands of tickets though
Lads how much is a ticket to an Ireland game these days?
Been offered a pair of tickets for the Portugal game and not sure if I'm getting screwed over or what 🙈
Yeah Saudia Arabia game, i remember that one well!
Panama unfortunately with a consolation goal at the death.
Under 17s a joy to watch . Uncharted territory in a world cup at any level for an irish team . Think 3 the most we ever scored in world cup match before . Poor opposition but still have to put them away.
Rocco Vata ruled out for up to 12 weeks. What is with our talented, younger players been so injury prone, right as they begin to show a little form?
yeah probably fair
I thought Whelan had more of a physical presence and guarded the back 4 better than Cullen does.
we could do better than Cullen but wouldn’t personally see whelan as any better. Both solid defensive players who are ok on the ball
