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hondasam · 14-06-2012 09:37PM

well done lads, ye tried and that's what matters. We enjoyed it while it lasted.

IrishAm · 14-06-2012 09:38PM

hondasam wrote: »

we are the first team to go out

The Dutch were knocked out yesterday.

At least that's something, I suppose.

14-06-2012 09:38PM

_Gawd_ wrote: »

I laugh at the morons taking a second mortgage out on their homes to travel to these places and then expect society to give handouts when they get back.

To the gallows I say.

If you actually know anyone physically able to take a second mortgage out fair play. Otherwise I call bullsh*t.

Toby Take a Bow · 14-06-2012 09:39PM

Deleted User wrote: »

If you actually l know anyone physically able to take a second mortgage out fair play. Otherwise I call bullsh*t.

I don't think we're supposed to respond to trolls.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 14-06-2012 09:39PM

The singing in the last few minutes there has to be the amongst the most touching things I've ever seen.

Super-Rush · 14-06-2012 09:39PM

_Gawd_ wrote: »

I disagree - the people singing haven't a clue.

What is there to sign about. The players should know we are pissed and a performance like this is not acceptable. The way the majority of those played tonight, they don't deserve it.

_Gawd_ wrote: »

I laugh at the morons taking a second mortgage out on their homes to travel to these places and then expect society to give handouts when they get back.

To the gallows I say.

Stop right there.

awec · 14-06-2012 09:39PM

IrishAm wrote: »

hondasam wrote: »

we are the first team to go out

The Dutch were knocked out yesterday.

At least that's something, I suppose.

Holland can still qualify.

Mint Sauce · 14-06-2012 09:39PM

Is this the first time we have gone out in the first round of a major championship?

Stutgard 88
Italia 90
USA 94
S Korea/Japan 02

Toby Take a Bow · 14-06-2012 09:40PM

IrishAm wrote: »

The Dutch were knocked out yesterday.

At least that's something, I suppose.

Nope, we're the first out.

Dutch can still qualify.

My name is URL · 14-06-2012 09:40PM

_Gawd_ wrote: »

I disagree - the people singing haven't a clue.

What is there to sign about. The players should know we are pissed and a performance like this is not acceptable. The way the majority of those played tonight, they don't deserve it.

Ah shutup

Smeggy · 14-06-2012 09:40PM

Fair play to the lads, they did their best, we're only a small nation of 4 million people, how could we stand a chance against the likes of Spain and Germany!

And fair play to the fans for singing loud and proud and supporting their team regardless of the result. I hate people who only support winning teams, totally not the point of sport!

Toby Take a Bow · 14-06-2012 09:41PM

irish-stew wrote: »

Is this the first time we have gone out in the first round of a major championship?

Stutgard 88
Italia 90
USA 94
S Korea/Japan 02

Germany in 88 would've been the first time.

hondasam · 14-06-2012 09:41PM

IrishAm wrote: »

The Dutch were knocked out yesterday.

At least that's something, I suppose.

I think Holland still have a chance.

MonkieSocks · 14-06-2012 09:42PM

_Gawd_ wrote: »

To the gallows I say.

Isn't that one of them Swingers place's

Diego Maradona · 14-06-2012 09:43PM

My team v Italy

Westwood

Kelly Dunne O'Shea Duff

McLean Andrews Hunt

Cox Keane Long

Jimoslimos · 14-06-2012 09:45PM

I hate slating players in general. I have no doubt that the lads who pulled on the jersey tonight were committed fully to the cause - even if it didn't appear so. What they are not, is talented. Uncomfortable, slow and clumsy in possession and unfortunately no amount of heart can change this.

The difference in qualifying and championship performance I think can be explained. When Ireland play countries in qualifying it's middle of domestic seasons. Players (from other nations) aren't as focused given club commitments, Ireland however, with players struggling at club level / free agents can concentrate more on these games. When it comes to tournaments however, all teams have had a few weeks preparations and it's a level playing field.

Hard luck.

_Gawd_ · 14-06-2012 09:45PM

Super-Rush wrote: »

Stop right there.

What? Can I not give my opinion? I haven't offended anyone on a personal level....

What ever is the problem? You might not like my opinion but it's a part of growing up...

Sunnyisland · 14-06-2012 09:46PM

Ah well thats it. They did there best the supporters there where great,Maybe we can take lessons from this and move on forward to the WC.

My name is URL · 14-06-2012 09:47PM

Wouldn't we be better off with a younger and more attacking minded manager? I have great respect for Trap but his style just doesn't suit the mentality or physicality of our players. He's too conservative.

Scioch · 14-06-2012 09:49PM

Dunne and Andrews would have been of more benefit to the team if they had of sat in the corner out of the way.

I know Ireland were never going to match Spain but to just give it away from really lazy stupid play bugs me. Same old story again, standing there looking at the ball, not arsed clearing it, couldnt hold onto it to save their lives, resorting to long balls again.

I dont care what anyone says Trappatoni hasnt improved this team one iota. Perhaps the players aint good enough and this is as far as we could ever get. But its a shame they couldnt give a good account of themselves seeing as though they went through all the bother of getting into the damn thing.

DoneDL · 14-06-2012 09:49PM

Well done the fans, despite the result they were brilliant.

_Gawd_ · 14-06-2012 09:51PM

My name is URL wrote: »

Wouldn't we be better off with a younger and more attacking minded manager? I have great respect for Trap but his style just doesn't suit the mentality or physicality of our players. He's too conservative.

We haven't got the talent for that style of football.

I admit Trap's tactics have a lot to do with things, but you have to understand he is only working with what he is given. I'm not defending him on any level at all. But let's look at the players - they're rubbish. We're diving into the Championship for players ffs....

We need a complete make-over of the FAI, the Irish leagues, investment etc.

Sunnyisland · 14-06-2012 09:52PM

They all play much better with there regular teams,Something has to change in the way our national team is picked and motivated.

TheMilkyPirate · 14-06-2012 09:54PM

Gettin beat 4-0 and you could hear us singing in Germany, the best support in the world and only for them I'd be depressed off me head. Shivers down the spine

3rdDegree · 14-06-2012 09:56PM

We simply don't have the players. Doesn't matter who the manager is.

I don't blame the lads for tonight. They did their best, but Spain are just so superior to Ireland. It's hard for a small country like ours to compete. But we certainly do try and that is commendable.

My name is URL · 14-06-2012 09:57PM

_Gawd_ wrote: »

We haven't got the talent for that style of football.

I admit Trap's tactics have a lot to do with things, but you have to understand he is only working with what he is given. I'm not defending him on any level at all. But let's look at the players - they're rubbish. We're diving into the Championship for players ffs....

We need a complete make-over of the FAI, the Irish leagues, investment etc.

Yeah, he has to work with what he is given. But what he is given could be put to better use. If a baker knows how to make good bread with minimal ingredients he'll do it to the best of his ability. Trap is like a fella in his kitchen with a bag of flour and a glass of water.

It's better to find someone that can make use of the ingredients they have before thinking about buying a new kitchen.

Immaculate Pasta · 14-06-2012 09:58PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1it45QagN8

:cool:

Bad Panda · 14-06-2012 09:59PM

3rdDegree wrote: »

We simply don't have the players. Doesn't matter who the manager is.

I don't blame the lads for tonight. They did their best, but Spain are just so superior to Ireland. It's hard for a small country like ours to compete. But we certainly do try and that is commendable.

With this kind of attitude we'd get nowhere.

Why can't we be as technically good as Spain? We're all human.

The real problem lies in grass roots football. It's too late for this generation of Irish players, but if things change at junior level, in 10 - 15 years, we'd have a team and fans that wouldn't accept a 4-0 defeat so easily.

Super-Rush · 14-06-2012 09:59PM

_Gawd_ wrote: »

What? Can I not give my opinion? I haven't offended anyone on a personal level....

What ever is the problem? You might not like my opinion but it's a part of growing up...

You're not giving an opinion, you're trolling.

If you want to slate the players then go right ahead, but don't give out about the supporters who travel all over the world to support the team and have proved to be the best supporters in the world bar none.

To call them morons is a joke.

irishguitarlad · 14-06-2012 10:00PM

We were absolutely terrible, worst Irish display I have seen. Fair enough we don't have the players but Ireland were always renowned for spirit and giving it a go, the players just seemed beaten from the first minute. I also think Trap did'nt play/left out some very good talented young players that would have made tonights game some bit exciting. I also don't like this defeatist attitude we have like oh its ok we lost we only have a population of 4 million, just look at croatia!fantastic players that give it a lash! Also I don't see the point of singing for a bunch of players that didnt' give anywhere near 10 percent.

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