Republic of Ireland - v - Georgia (WCQ) Group 8 - 11/02/09 MATCH THREAD

shane86 · 11-02-2009 01:23PM

Any word on McShane?

I think Kelly is more up to it. McShane is still riding on hopes he will re produce the MOTM he did vs the Czechs. If he had a stinker that night I honestly dont think he would get starts like he has.

The Georgians are fielding 2nd choice up front I think, and Given has been in top form even by his usual standard. Lets just hope Kaladze is playing through the pin and not up to his best down back.

Hoping we get two in in the first half to be relatively safe. Doyler opening with a header from a corner, cmon my son

:pac:

Mr Jinx · 11-02-2009 01:43PM

anyone know what time the box office opens for the match?

Spud83 · 11-02-2009 01:48PM

Mr Jinx wrote: »

anyone know what time the box office opens for the match?

Match Day Ticket Sales

Today, (Feb 11) match day, tickets for the Group 8 World Cup qualifier against Georgia in Croke Park (Kick off 19.45 hrs) will be available at the following locations:

1) GAA Ticket offices – Opposite Gills Pub. From 11.00am
2) Ticketmaster Mobile Unit – North Circular. From 3.00pm
3) Ticketmaster Mobile Unit – Bishops Palace, Drumcondra. From 5.00pm

Daysha · 11-02-2009 02:22PM

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

Match Day Ticket Sales

Today, (Feb 11) match day, tickets for the Group 8 World Cup qualifier against Georgia in Croke Park (Kick off 19.45 hrs) will be available at the following locations:

1) GAA Ticket offices – Opposite Gills Pub. From 11.00am
2) Ticketmaster Mobile Unit – North Circular. From 3.00pm
3) Ticketmaster Mobile Unit – Bishops Palace, Drumcondra. From 5.00pm

Anyone care to give directions to any of these? Think I might head to the match while I'm here. Also, if you were to book a ticket online this afternoon, would you collect them from the same place listed above?

Het-Field · 11-02-2009 02:25PM

Ticket sales are slow, and there is no hype to this game. I think this could be the most underwhelmed international of the decade.

However, if Ireland cannot take out a side as notoriously bad on the road as Georgia, then I suggest Trappatoni and his Starting 11 pack it in.

I expect no less than 2-0 to the Irish (and I was the only man who predicted (on the radio no lesss), that Ireland would get thumped in Cyprus in 2006)

noodler · 11-02-2009 02:29PM

Het-Field wrote: »

Ticket sales are slow, and there is no hype to this game. I think this could be the most underwhelmed international of the decade.

However, if Ireland cannot take out a side as notoriously bad on the road as Georgia, then I suggest Trappatoni and his Starting 11 pack it in.

I expect no less than 2-0 to the Irish (and I was the only man who predicted (on the radio no lesss), that Ireland would get thumped in Cyprus in 2006)

After a relatively solid display in Germany in their game prior to that one-what exactly made you predict Cyprus would thrash us?

syngindub · 11-02-2009 02:41PM

i take it rte are streaming this tonight. Have a feeling i might have a battle with Corrie

Loomis · 11-02-2009 02:42PM

Pighead wrote: »

Against Georgia? Would it? I doubt it to be honest. The lad's capable as he showed against the Czechs and although there is a question mark over his consistency, the same applys to all our centre backs at the moment.

syngindub wrote: »

i take it rte are streaming this tonight. Have a feeling i might have a battle with Corrie

Need to put the foot down, mate.

anladmór · 11-02-2009 02:42PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

Slightly OT but I'll just answer quickly. Dunne shouldn't start right now ahead of Kompany and Onouha going on form. Hopefully though the addition of Given will help him turn things around.

Looking forward to see how he plays tonight seeing as he hasn't played in a number of weeks.

MAN CITY WERE WOEFUL IN DEFENCE, AND KOMPANY WAS CRAP AS WELL.

Dunne and Kompany centre back with Bridge and Onouha playing left and right back. thats what it should and will be.

shane86 · 11-02-2009 03:12PM

syngindub wrote: »

i take it rte are streaming this tonight. Have a feeling i might have a battle with Corrie

Explain watching Corrie Sunday repeats is the exact same.

Watching highlights just doesnt have the same buzz, even if you have isolated yourself from knowing the score :pac:

Het-Field · 11-02-2009 03:21PM

noodler wrote: »

After a relatively solid display in Germany in their game prior to that one-what exactly made you predict Cyprus would thrash us?

The massive crisis in confidence that Andy O Brien (and to a lesser extent Richard Dunne) was experiencing, Paddy Kenny's limited shot stpooing ability, John O Shea's and Steve Finnan lack of club playing time, Clinton Morrison's level of football.

I was also conscious of the performance Cyprus had put in against Ireland in Nicosia in 2005. Konstantinou and Okkas had dominated a far superior team, and had them under the cosh for ages. My view was that the Irish team had been significantly weakened since the 2005 clash, were poor against Chile and The Netherlands, and had not been truly tested by a German team in 3rd gear. Staunton was in the stands (weather that is a benefit or not is up for debate). These contributory factors gave rise for a belief that Ireland wouuld lose 2-0 (which is a thumping against a lowly ranked team). I never expected them to conceed 5

Mr.Nice Guy · 11-02-2009 03:32PM

I'm a bit worried about this match and that we might drop two points. I feel our central midfield is too weak. I just hope we can take the chances that fall our way. Here's hoping Keane finds his shooting boots for this one.

newballsplease · 11-02-2009 03:32PM

Tonight we play a team who have very little. They are ranked 108 in the world, thats between El Salvador(107) and Sierra Leone(109).
IMO, If we dont look like we can beat these fairly comfortably then i dont see how we can even dream about getting results against Bulgaria and Italy.
Ofcourse Ireland never trash any team so il go for a 2-0 home win.
COME ON YOU BOYS IN GREEN.

deisedevil · 11-02-2009 03:36PM

syngindub wrote: »

i take it rte are streaming this tonight. Have a feeling i might have a battle with Corrie

How bout she streams Corrie? There's not that many International matches that get shown, she gets to see Corrie everyday of the week it's on.

That's what I'll be saying anyways?

eagle eye · 11-02-2009 03:41PM

I first saw Keith Andrews play for Blackburn back in September and he was horrific. I seen him again in January and he was a different player.

I think a lot of you are in for a pleasant surprise tonight.

I admit that I wrote him off after seeing him last year, but to come from not making it at Championship level and end up playing in League two and take your chance in the Premier League and now starting for your country at 27 years of age, well all you can say is what an inspirational story. He will put belief back into footballers who have not had a great career that they can still make it to the top regardless of age.

Congratulations Keith Andrews and best of luck today on your first International start. You deserve every plaudit that comes your way.

joe123 · 11-02-2009 04:05PM

will this be streamed on rte? Crap tv doesnt even have rte...

Spud83 · 11-02-2009 04:09PM

joe123 wrote: »

will this be streamed on rte? Crap tv doesnt even have rte...

looks like it

prendy · 11-02-2009 04:23PM

i hope Andrews plays well, CM is a weak position at the moment. its amazing what getting his game at a PL team will do for his confidence.
I am a bit nervous but we should be beating this team 3 or 4 nill.

I think we will all settle for 2-0 with Doyle and keane getting on the score sheet.

That_Guy · 11-02-2009 04:43PM

Anyone know of any radio stations broadcasting commentary for the match tonight?

_blank_ · 11-02-2009 04:46PM

That_Guy wrote: »

Anyone know of any radio stations broadcasting commentary for the match tonight?

RTE1 mw/lw will have it, no doubt

That_Guy · 11-02-2009 04:48PM

Des wrote: »

RTE1 mw/lw will have it, no doubt

Cheers for that.

Xavi6 · 11-02-2009 04:52PM

Got my Reading 'Doyle 9' shirt out of the wardrobe for tonight, though it won't be getting much exposure in the cold tonight.

Praying for a decent win.

everdead.ie · 11-02-2009 04:52PM

Ireland are up 8 places in the fifa world rankings so we should be able to beat georgia who sit at 108th. Bulgaria are at 26th.
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/boysingreen/news.asp?n=35827

That_Guy · 11-02-2009 04:55PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

Got my Reading 'Doyle 9' shirt out of the wardrobe for tonight, though it won't be getting much exposure in the cold tonight.

Praying for a decent win.

I was gonna break out my Newcastle jersey with Duff on the back of mine. Don't wanna get laughed out of the stadium though.

Xavi6 · 11-02-2009 04:57PM

That_Guy wrote: »

I was gonna break out my Newcastle jersey with Duff on the back of mine. Don't wanna get laughed out of the stadium though.

Lol well I was gonna get one of my City shirts done especially with 'Ireland 7' but thought it best not to shit stir!

Spud83 · 11-02-2009 05:01PM

Xavi6 wrote: »

Lol well I was gonna get one of my City shirts done especially with 'Ireland 7' but thought it best not to shit stir!

oh god, i think we should bring sponsor the boardsie just for this.

Carroller16 · 11-02-2009 05:02PM

COME ON IRELAND!!!!!!

GETTING EXCITED

C'MON LETS GET BEHIND THE CHOSEN TEAM

Deedsie · 11-02-2009 05:40PM

Best of luck to Ireland tonight. Give them lots of it lads.

eclectichoney · 11-02-2009 05:47PM

So excited about this match!

Hope Andrews works out well, as we really miss Reid (Stepehen!) in CM.

C'mon lads

redout · 11-02-2009 06:04PM

joe123 wrote: »

will this be streamed on rte? Crap tv doesnt even have rte...

Jesus age christ ! Where do live, even the down the sticks you should have it !

Republic of Ireland - v - Georgia (WCQ) Group 8 - 11/02/09 MATCH THREAD

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