Republic of Ireland Team Talk/News/Rumours 2017

Gringo180 · 05-09-2016 1:25pm

GLaDOS wrote: »

Odds for winning the group from Paddy Power, very tight between Austria, Wales and Serbia. We're a bit of an outside bet.

Austria are very average. I would have Wales clear favs to top the group. Dont count the Georgians out of it either they will takes points off the more fancied teams especially at home. I think they will start tonight by shocking the Austrians.

derm0j073 · 05-09-2016 1:47pm

I think it's set up to be a 4 way battle right up to the last round of games. We're in with a shout but we need to start well. 3 out of our first 4 games being played away from home is a bit of a worry.

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 1:58pm

GLaDOS wrote: »

Odds for winning the group from Paddy Power, very tight between Austria, Wales and Serbia. We're a bit of an outside bet.

25% patriotism, 25% wishful thinking, 25% genuinely believe in them and 25% they are great odds for a tight group I am going to stick 40 quid on that 9/2.

noodler · 05-09-2016 2:03pm

Really, Austria aren't that average imo. Table didn't copy properly but that was a tough enough group they did unbelievably well in.
Team

v
t
e

Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification

1

Austria 10 9 1 0 22 5 +17 28 Qualify for final tournament

2

Russia 10 6 2 2 21 5 +16 20

3

Sweden 10 5 3 2 15 9 +6 18 Advance to play-offs

4

Montenegro 10 3 2 5 10 13 −3 11

5

Liechtenstein 10 1 2 7 2 26 −24 5

6

Moldova 10 0 2 8 4 16 −12 2

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 2:14pm

definitely not average but Russia looked awful in The Euros, Sweden were very average and we should have beaten them. The other 3 were games you would expect to be winning.

They are clearly a very good team who went on a really great run of results and confidence, and will have lost a lot of confidence after expectations were knocked down in the Summer.
Three years back we probably should have taken them at home and were unlucky away (bloody Alaba) and that was with Trap in charge at his worst period as Ireland coach. They arenst an intimidating team and whilst a good team, they are beatable

05-09-2016 2:37pm

Everything we are saying about having to get a good start, the opposition being good but beatable etc. etc...Serbia will be thinking the exact same.

I don't think we have a good track record of going to places like Belgrade and coming away with 3 points. Right now, I'd take 1. I think Serbia would regard that as more of a missed opportunity than us.

A_Sober_Paddy · 05-09-2016 2:40pm

Lads Serbia on paper are very good, but they are a jeckll and Hyde type team one day beat anyone, next day could struggle against a much weaker team...very hard to know how they are gonna perform

noodler · 05-09-2016 2:52pm

The Talking Bread wrote: »

definitely not average but Russia looked awful in The Euros, Sweden were very average and we should have beaten them. The other 3 were games you would expect to be winning.

They are clearly a very good team who went on a really great run of results and confidence, and will have lost a lot of confidence after expectations were knocked down in the Summer.
Three years back we probably should have taken them at home and were unlucky away (bloody Alaba) and that was with Trap in charge at his worst period as Ireland coach. They arenst an intimidating team and whilst a good team, they are beatable

In recent memory, we couldn't beat Sweden once in three competitive attempts. Austria in two attempts. Russia in two attempts.

I thought Russia were poison against Wales in the Euros but I still can't imagine us being in a positon where we would expect to beat them.

We will see anyway - a win would be such a massive boost with the two games we have coming up afterwards.

briany · 05-09-2016 2:52pm

Isn't Serbia known to be a hotbed of hooliganism?

http://futbolgrad.com/a-culture-of-violence-the-politics-of-serbian-football-hooliganism/

I hope for good things on the pitch, but I also hope that the travelling fans stay safe over there as well.

GLaDOS · 05-09-2016 2:53pm

Some questions with a Serbian journalist, gives some insight into the Serbian team

http://www.punditarena.com/football/theopeljersey/ireland-serbia-preview/

BullBlackNova · 05-09-2016 2:56pm

GLaDOS wrote: »

Some questions with a Serbian journalist, gives some insight into the Serbian team

http://www.punditarena.com/football/theopeljersey/ireland-serbia-preview/

And here is the link to the people that actually did the work, instead of the crowd that just copied and pasted it.

http://opeljersey.com/new-blog/2016/9/4/fyzryrkuj6jjunt0h3ii448mvmyft8

Blogs and websites work on hits and ad revenue folks, a 'tip of the hat' is no f*cking use to someone trying to get more traffic.

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 3:01pm

Going by that Serb team I reckon Ward will play tonight with Brady in MF. Coleman will be pegged back a bit more so need to accomodate that on the right wing..
Long up front, Hendrick and Whelan in the centre, walters on the right but drifting up to accomodate Long and maybe Arter will get the other position.
O Shea and Keogh at the back.

Trond · 05-09-2016 3:41pm

Delighted O Shea is fit. Was v worried at the prospect of Wilson playing center half. Personally Id play Arter ahead of Hendrick (hes clearly not fit enough just yet).

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 3:42pm

Trond wrote: »

Delighted O Shea is fit. Was v worried at the prospect of Wilson playing center half. Personally Id play Arter ahead of Hendrick (hes clearly not fit enough just yet).

probably both will play tbh

Charlie19 · 05-09-2016 4:05pm

Hopefully this goes ahead.

https://twitter.com/irishexaminer/status/772812015706501121

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 4:07pm

Charlie19 wrote: »

Hopefully this goes ahead.

https://twitter.com/irishexaminer/status/772812015706501121

woah

briany · 05-09-2016 4:09pm

Ah, no. I was looking forward to watching the game tonight. It would be most annoying if it were called off at this stage.

noodler · 05-09-2016 4:10pm

BullBlackNova wrote: »

And here is the link to the people that actually did the work, instead of the crowd that just copied and pasted it.

http://opeljersey.com/new-blog/2016/9/4/fyzryrkuj6jjunt0h3ii448mvmyft8

Blogs and websites work on hits and ad revenue folks, a 'tip of the hat' is no f*cking use to someone trying to get more traffic.

Fairly superifical analysis in any case!

weldoninhio · 05-09-2016 4:19pm

Trond wrote: »

Delighted O Shea is fit. Was v worried at the prospect of Wilson playing center half. Personally Id play Arter ahead of Hendrick (hes clearly not fit enough just yet).

Won't it be Clark and Keogh?? Can't see O'Shea getting much game time from now on.

eamonpk · 05-09-2016 4:40pm

My pick would be

Randolph
Ward Keogh Clark Coleman
Arter Whelan Hendrick
Brady Long Walters

SantryRed · 05-09-2016 4:42pm

Is the Georgia Austria game on live any where?

briany · 05-09-2016 4:45pm

SantryRed wrote: »

Is the Georgia Austria game on live any where?

I don't think it's being broadcast anywhere in this country, but anyone with an Internet connection and a decent ad-blocker should be able to see the game.

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 4:46pm

SantryRed wrote: »

Is the Georgia Austria game on live any where?

Tbilisi

sorry, had to!! Thanks for drawing my attention to it, didnt realise it was on earlier due to time difference

average_runner · 05-09-2016 4:47pm

briany wrote: »

I don't think it's being broadcast anywhere in this country, but anyone with an Internet connection and a decent ad-blocker should be able to see the game.

If you have android tv, you get it on kodi. Well worth the investment

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-09-2016 4:49pm

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eamonpk · 05-09-2016 4:49pm

It is on Sky Sports 1 - http://www.wheresthematch.com/tv/home.asp

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 4:49pm

seems to be on Sky Sports 1? Is that right??

The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 4:51pm

yep, starts in 10 minutes

average_runner · 05-09-2016 4:52pm

Patww79 wrote: »

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Kodi is brillant, great for streaming sky sports etc

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-09-2016 4:55pm

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The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 4:59pm

average_runner wrote: »

Kodi is brillant, great for streaming sky sports etc

mobdro on the mobile phone is the bees knees, great stream quality

average_runner · 05-09-2016 4:59pm

Patww79 wrote: »

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The Talking Bread · 05-09-2016 5:03pm

Heres hoping for a home win here in Tibilisi

briany · 05-09-2016 5:06pm

The Georgians could end up thinking there's something for them in this tournament if they have any joy here today, and could create problems for Ireland's visit.

I'd have Austria to win this 0-2.

GLaDOS · 05-09-2016 5:19pm

Pitch inspection in Belgrade at 6.15

http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/soccer/pitch-inspection-needed-in-serbia-after-torrential-rain-753124.html

Agent Coulson · 05-09-2016 5:35pm

Listening to Football weekly today and Barry Glendenning was saying MoN may have been or is going to be offered the Hull job and this may be the reason he hasn't signed the contract.

MoN does have history of walking out..Hopefully he signs or leaves and does it quickly to end all the speculation

05-09-2016 6:19pm

Ireland @ 3/1 currently on betfair

No match thread??

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-09-2016 6:20pm

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Kerrydude1981 · 05-09-2016 6:25pm

https://twitter.com/Corktod/status/772814107103854592

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-09-2016 6:30pm

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Kerrydude1981 · 05-09-2016 6:30pm

https://twitter.com/JohnKennyMedia/status/772848634736025601

stiffler123 · 05-09-2016 6:33pm

Get in. COYBIG!

Kerrydude1981 · 05-09-2016 6:35pm

Kevin Kilbane says that some areas of the pitch is flooded

Agent Coulson · 05-09-2016 9:12pm

John Delaney in hiding when we need someone to run the FAI and tell MoN to either sign the contract or fcuk off.

And after tonight I'd be inclined to tell him to fcuk off.

05-09-2016 9:47pm

Poor poor stuff...but if it is a results based business, an away draw in Belgrade is fine.

edgecutter · 05-09-2016 9:47pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

John Delaney in hiding when we need someone to run the FAI and tell MoN to either sign the contract or fcuk off.

And after tonight I'd be inclined to tell him to fcuk off.

I honestly believe giving Stephen Kenny the job wouldn't be the worst idea. He would try and get them to play football and wouldn't ask for the stupid wages that O'Neil is on.

Even if we did't qualify, Kenny would at least provide two hours of enjoyment.

HalloweenJack · 05-09-2016 10:11pm

See the way Dundalk went for it against Legia in the second leg? That's what belief gets you. Not telling players to stand off and just hope the ninety minutes fly by.

05-09-2016 10:41pm

Given his bizarre rant about Cork City getting more penos, he'd have been bawling on tv tonight after THAT decision.

I like Kenny, I think he's a fine manager,. But wouldn't rush to appoint him next Irish manager. Kerr did it...but he had managed underage national sides to unprecedented success.

Adamocovic · 05-09-2016 10:47pm

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Given his bizarre rant about Cork City getting more penos, he'd have been bawling on tv tonight after THAT decision.

I like Kenny, I think he's a fine manager,. But wouldn't rush to appoint him next Irish manager. Kerr did it...but he had managed underage national sides to unprecedented success.

Ah Brian Kerr. If only we didn't concede that late equaliser to Israel, how different things may have been for him.

Still, he does hold the highest win percent of any Irish manager, what ever little good that will do for him now :pac:

05-09-2016 10:59pm

Adamocovic wrote: »

Ah Brian Kerr. If only we didn't concede that late equaliser to Israel, how different things may have been for him.

Still, he does hold the highest win percent of any Irish manager, what ever little good that will do for him now :pac:

I didn't complain when Kerr didn't get another contract, he had 2 Keanes, Duff and Given on his teams and he didn't make much headway. But he was replaced by a disaster. Conversely O'Neill has taken us from our darkest days of record home defeats and appalling years like 2012 and 2013 and moulded a new side featuring players like Brady, Hendrick, Coleman etc. that give some hope...but they still lack inspiration, tonight's performance was awful. But it still was away in Belgrade, and in spite of things we got a result. I'd keep him till the end of this campaign anyway.

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