Andy Reid and Ireland

noodler

Evil_Clown wrote: »

BBC on the Reid situation

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8353705.stm

It must make sense to everyone else at this stage.

And advocating Reid in the center too, just I would like to see him tbh.

Spiritoftheseventies

Would really be good if Niall Quinn came out and made a statement on the Reid situation. As Reid said himself he doesn't feel the need to apologize, he is not a politician. But Quinn coming out in Reid's favour would certainly help his case.

Coillte_Bhoy

bayviewclose wrote: »

Would really be good if Niall Quinn came out and made a statement on the Reid situation. As Reid said himself he doesn't feel the need to apologize, he is not a politician. But Quinn coming out in Reid's favour would certainly help his case.

How exactly would this help??

shamblertine

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

How exactly would this help??

If Quinn apologised then Trap would know Reid is truly sorry for playing the guitar at 1am and he'll put him back in the team.

noodler

bayviewclose wrote: »

Would really be good if Niall Quinn came out and made a statement on the Reid situation. As Reid said himself he doesn't feel the need to apologize, he is not a politician. But Quinn coming out in Reid's favour would certainly help his case.

I think that would be a bad idea. It has to be Trap who lets him back in - his decision.

Outside interference would probably just stiffen Trap resolve (stubbornness).

Spiritoftheseventies

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

How exactly would this help??

Quinn has a bit of clout here. And Quinn as an International should know what it means for Reid to play for his country. The more pressure that is put on the better

CHD

bayviewclose wrote: »

Quinn has a bit of clout here. And Quinn as an International should know what it means for Reid to play for his country. The more pressure that is put on the better

He is a PL chairman, he isn't going to come out and say take my star player to play games.

Spiritoftheseventies

CHD wrote: »

He is a PL chairman, he isn't going to come out and say take my star player to play games.

He is PL chairman who has played for Ireland and he sees Reid in action every week. He has clout and he has nothing much to lose by saying a word or two for Andy's cause.. Would have thought some of our former internationals would have stood a bit more for Andy but unfortunately not.. We can't expect FAI to do anything about it But at least Brian Kerr lent his support this week so fair play to him.

Johnny Utah

Lads, I was browsing a number of different football forums recently and I came across this interesting comment on Andy Reid's continued exclusion:


"Andy Reid won't play for Ireland again while Trap's in charge, or at least that's what I've heard. One of my mate's housemates who works for the FAI said that's an open secret in there. Trap was apparently called in a long time ago to brief the higher ups on the falling out, and made it clear he won't pick him. Reid allegedly made a comment about one of Trap's staff which Trap has blacklisted him for."

Another poster had preceeded this post by saying Reid would never, ever play for Ireland under Trapattoni. These comments could be bull****, but when you think about the whole situation objectively, it could well be the true reason behind Reid's exclusion because he surely can't be omitted for footballing reasons at this stage. Anyway, I thought it was worth mentioning here.

starbelgrade

Evil_Clown wrote: »

BBC on the Reid situation

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8353705.stm

That article is a bag of sh*te.. he calls Reid, "The most improved player of the season in the toughest league of them all".. well that wouldn't be hard - in the 10 games he's played this season, he's scored twice as many as he did in the entire 2008/09 season & is actually looking like the footballer that he should be, rather than the overpaid bag of fat that he was last season.

Cripes - that program "Football Saved My Life" was inspired by him, for f*cks sake!




No room in the team for me, Mr, Trap?

noodler

starbelgrade wrote: »

That article is a bag of sh*te.. he calls Reid, "The most improved player of the season in the toughest league of them all".. well that wouldn't be hard - in the 10 games he's played this season, he's scored twice as many as he did in the entire 2008/09 season & is actually looking like the footballer that he should be, rather than the overpaid bag of fat that he was last season.

Cripes - that program "Football Saved My Life" was inspired by him, for f*cks sake!




No room in the team for me, Mr, Trap?

Facepalm...

People actually believe Reid was crap when he was heavier?

Nothing rong with that article, just your fascination with that man's weight.

Being the most improved player in the premm as Ireland was last year arguably, is no mean feat.

starbelgrade

noodler wrote: »

Facepalm...

People actually believe Reid was crap when he was heavier?

Nothing rong with that article, just your fascination with that man's weight.

Being the most improved player in the premm as Ireland was last year arguably, is no mean feat.

Can you try & speak a bit less incoherently please - I didn't get your point.

Spiritoftheseventies

starbelgrade wrote: »

That article is a bag of sh*te.. he calls Reid, "The most improved player of the season in the toughest league of them all".. well that wouldn't be hard - in the 10 games he's played this season, he's scored twice as many as he did in the entire 2008/09 season & is actually looking like the footballer that he should be, rather than the overpaid bag of fat that he was last season.

Cripes - that program "Football Saved My Life" was inspired by him, for f*cks sake!




No room in the team for me, Mr, Trap?

Way to go posting a pic of an overweight Andy Reid. I can go with another OP who said he insulted a member of Trap's staff as maybe a reason for excluding him but your post was a bit vindictive.

noodler

starbelgrade wrote: »

Can you try & speak a bit less incoherently please - I didn't get your point.

Less incoherently? I believe more coherently would be more appropriate.

Theres nothing wrong with what I have said, it just shoots down your post so you are being pedantic.

Deal with it.

starbelgrade

bayviewclose wrote: »

Way to go posting a pic of an overweight Andy Reid. your post was a bit vindictive.

I didn't eat myself into that state. It might be alright for a darts player or golfer, but not a professional footballer.

Spiritoftheseventies

Last time I checked he was the right weight. Its a red herring.

therokerroar

To be honest, I couldn't really care if Reid isn't in the Ireland team. He won't be travelling all over Europe playing needless friendlies or WC and European qualifying games and he has much less chance of picking up an injury.

Club over Country anyday of the week.

Spiritoftheseventies

Yes we could do with Andy Reid at the moment. Too many high balls going in. Need more variety in midfield.

dreamers75

bayviewclose wrote: »

Yes we could do with Andy Reid at the moment. Too many high balls going in. Need more variety in midfield.

should have waited 2 more minutes before posting tbh.

Spiritoftheseventies

Yes we missed some bad chances tonight. So hard to know if Reid would have made a difference given we were unable to stick ball in net with exception of Keane.

el dude

Delap and the two Reids. Get them in the f*cking squad.

Spiritoftheseventies

Just how many games is Trap attending a week. Something going on there. He is our international manager but we rarely see him at Premiership games. Has he watched Reid in the flesh in last six months.

Hank Scorpio

bayviewclose wrote: »

Just how many games is Trap attending a week. Something going on there. He is our international manager but we rarely see him at Premiership games. Has he watched Reid in the flesh in last six months.

yawn, we had lots of chances 2nite without reid

Spiritoftheseventies

See post 473

Johnny Utah

We badly needed him tonight. Shameful that he wasn't even in the squad because he could have made the difference in the last few mins. Instead, we had to rely on young Gibson, who hasn't played since September..... Maybe the rumour about Reid not playing again under Trap, which I posted on the previous page, is true after all..... Disappointing if it is!

CHD

Campaign over. Moaning can stop. Reid wouldn't have changed a thing imo. We will know where he stands next summer. Glad we don't have to listen to this crap any longer.

super_furry

Can't ever see Andy Reid fighting and putting in the effort the midfield did tonight. His lack of work ethic just doesn't fit into the squad.

Johnny Utah

CHD wrote: »

Campaign over. Moaning can stop. Reid wouldn't have changed a thing imo. We will know where he stands next summer. Glad we don't have to listen to this crap any longer.

He would have been a much better option than Gibson.

super_furry wrote: »

Can't ever see Andy Reid fighting and putting in the effort the midfield did tonight. His lack of work ethic just doesn't fit into the squad.

What?

You obviously haven't watched him this season.

Spiritoftheseventies

CHD wrote: »

Campaign over. Moaning can stop. Reid wouldn't have changed a thing imo. We will know where he stands next summer. Glad we don't have to listen to this crap any longer.

End of the day like Henry's handball there is an injustice here that needs to be put right. Not only has he been frozen out but his reputation is still being called into question despite a terrific season for Sunderland.
Campaign doesn't stop until Reid gets back into that squad.

LuckyLloyd

lol at this thread. That people are still questioning the decision following last night's performance is utterly hilarious.

Spiritoftheseventies

It doesnt change things at all. Take a look at the group. We won two games. Anyone who says we don't need Reid is talking nonsense.

CHD

bayviewclose wrote: »

It doesnt change things at all. Take a look at the group. We won two games. Anyone who says we don't need Reid is talking nonsense.

You are talking alot of nonsense.

Spiritoftheseventies

nine out of ten would beg to differ

IRISHSPORTSGUY

bayviewclose wrote: »

nine out of ten would beg to differ

I concur. Think Bulgaria (h&a) when we were craving someone to put a foot on the ball.

Spiritoftheseventies

IRISHSPORTSGUY wrote: »

I concur. Think Bulgaria (h&a) when we were craving someone to put a foot on the ball.

Yes the people have spoken. Will leave it for time being. But if Reid is not named in squad for our European Championship campaign...

SimpleLogic

Steven Reid on his way to join QPR for a month, he obviously needs a bit of match practice but still a tad bit strange.

Spiritoftheseventies

See Andy Reid got another standing ovation today. Well done Andy. Fight the good fight!

Vurnon San Benito

If Keith Andrews was able to play through balls beyond the French back four, could you imagine what Andy Reid could've done! :O

Let's leave it there.

JPA

I tried to avoid this thread but I'm bringing it back!

Andy Reid playing guitar for a Sunderland charity event, http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8381615.stm


Not bad I suppose.

Spiritoftheseventies

JPA wrote: »

I tried to avoid this thread but I'm bringing it back!

Andy Reid playing guitar for a Sunderland charity event, http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/8381615.stm


Not bad I suppose.

Thread is not about Andy Reid's guitar playing. Thats what got him into trouble in the first place

CHD

Why do i keep clicking in here. Should be an ignore thread option.

JPA

I was looking for a light hearted addition to the thread, not looking for any serious discussion.

Spiritoftheseventies

CHD wrote: »

Why do i keep clicking in here. Should be an ignore thread option.

Nobody has posted here in a week so don't know why you clicked in here. But thats beside the point.

Spiritoftheseventies

Bit of light at the end of tunnel following Niall Quinn statement yesterday. Fingers crossed

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/quinn-reid-will-get-chance-under-trap-mcilroy-i-tried-to-get-gibson-on-north-side-1962901.html

Pighead

bayviewclose wrote: »

Bit of light at the end of tunnel following Niall Quinn statement yesterday. Fingers crossed

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/quinn-reid-will-get-chance-under-trap-mcilroy-i-tried-to-get-gibson-on-north-side-1962901.html

How is that "light at the end of the tunnel? Quinn has about as much influence over Traps selection policies as you or I do.

mormank

bayviewclose wrote: »

Bit of light at the end of tunnel following Niall Quinn statement yesterday. Fingers crossed

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/quinn-reid-will-get-chance-under-trap-mcilroy-i-tried-to-get-gibson-on-north-side-1962901.html

eh, no. quinn merely says he believes reid will get a chance at some stage. he doesnt even say he is gonna talk to trap on his behalf which might represent possible light at the end of the tunnel but as already mentioned even if he did this it would have no real effect. besides why on earth would quinn do this. he is a premier league chairman now and they as a whole have been trying to end their players involvement in internationals for a while now

Ush1

Yep, no light there for me!

Spiritoftheseventies

watch this space!

PHB

I'd imagine that Reid may well get a chance now that the qualification campaign is over. Trap's made his point, Reid has turned his career around it seems, so it's all good in the hood I hope. At the same time, if Trap doesn't take him back, it won't greatly upset me too much.