UEFA EURO 2012 play-offs today from from 13.00CET

ArmaniJeanss

Our cheers were loud, the Estonian cheers were louder.

BERBA

Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »

If you really think it's luck that keeps him a top manager and getting good results you should maybe follow another sport.

you kidding right?

ollaetta

What's "happy days" in Estonian 'cos I'm sure they're thinking the same as we are.

BaZmO*

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

How do we get to Estonia? Ryanair?

Ryanair on the ball.

€280.77 to fly out on the 10th and back on the 12th

Sanity_Saviour

Croatia turkey is gonna be fiery...

noodler

Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »

If you really think it's luck that keeps him a top manager and getting good results you should maybe follow another sport.

He has been incredibly lucky as Ireland manager.

If you can't see that then you should etc etc

Cypher_sounds

Only ever lost to France and Russia in a competitive game under Trap...think its fair to say we wont be losing to Estonia..this is why its great to have such a legend of a manager like Trap no matter the quality of football we get the results.

Crazy Horse 6

noodler wrote: »

He has been incredibly lucky as Ireland manager.

If you can't see that then you should etc etc

The Henry handbal...... Oh what's the use.

tolosenc

BaZmO* wrote: »

Ryanair on the ball.

€280.77 to fly out on the 10th and back on the 12th

Match could be on the 12th!

briany

mike65 wrote: »

Estonia are probably thinking yay we got Ireland.

Mainly they'd be thinking "Yay! We made it to the playoffs! We'll take our chances against Ireland TYVM." But also a contingent of them will say "Fackin' seeded playoffs. Unfair! (and they would have a point. Commendations to UEFA for actually announcing it beforehand this time around. :rolleyes:)

yom 1

Second leg at home is a big plus......

Just have to win now!!!

Zonda999

Yeah, they would have been wanting us or the Czech's, not that that takes anything away from us drawing them. They always knew they were the weakest team in the play-off's

That_Guy

Is it expensive to get to Estonia? :pac:

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

ollaetta wrote: »

What's "happy days" in Estonian 'cos I'm sure they're thinking the same as we are.

The mood on boards.ee is something similiar

mectavba

When do they announce if it's on Friday or Saturday?

enviro

Delighted with that, come on ireland

BaZmO*

noodler wrote: »

He has been incredibly lucky as Ireland manager.

In fairness to Trap he justs plays the percentages. In poker if you do that you'll more than often come out on top, and as such, be deemed lucky.

Fr Tod Umptious

delta_bravo wrote: »

What the hell is Michael Ring TD doing there? I hope we didn't pay for him to go over

If you listened to the preamble the bald guy said there was a meeting of EU sports ministers on later, and Michael Ring is Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Banjaxed82

Estonia and at home in the 2nd leg! If we f*ck this up, we'll forever bottle any big game. Just man up and put these guys to the sword. No excuses.

Your Airbag

The tie I was hoping for. Cue the banter with our Estonian friends.

noodler

Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »

The Henry handbal...... Oh what's the use.

LMAO.

Georgia peno at home?
Russia away?
Armenian incidents?
Italy red card?
Georgia being played at neutral venue?

oh whats the use.

Do your bloody research.

Balmed Out

Shamrock rovers knocked their champs out. I remember when Cork city knocked cyprus's out and what happened then

BaZmO*

tolosenc wrote: »

Match could be on the 12th!

True, but it's up to €303.77 now anyway. Either way I won't be going, so it's a moot point...for me anyway.

Fursttimer

afaik there's only a 500 ticket allocation for Estonia away

_blank_

Moot point.

Crazy Horse 6

noodler wrote: »

LMAO.

Georgia peno at home?
Russia away?
Armenian incidents?
Italy red card?
Georgia being played at neutral venue?

oh whats the use.

Do your bloody research.

Lol you really are clueless when it comes to soccer are'nt you. You must have been crying when Stan lost the job lol

Lord Trollington

Can anyone calculate the odds on gettin Estonia and getting them at home in the 2nd leg?

Sanity_Saviour

Cypher_sounds wrote: »

Only ever lost to France and Russia in a competitive game under Trap...think its fair to say we wont be losing to Estonia..this is why its great to have such a legend of a manager like Trap no matter the quality of football we get the results.

the negativity here is disgusting its refreshing to hear a real fan. We have the best chance possible to make a major tournament and all everyone can say is "estonia got a good draw"

Trap got results. Simple as.

Cypher_sounds

If we fuck this up i wont be blaming Trap..it will be the players to blame(mental block getting to major tournamet) because our players are better than the Estonians.

MayoForSam

If we can't manage to beat Estonia over 2 legs then we most certainly do not deserve to qualify for Euro 2012.

Load up on the cheap ciggies when you're over there lads .

JerryHandbag

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Can anyone calculate the odds on gettin Estonia and getting them at home in the 2nd leg?

8/1?

Soby

Des wrote: »

Moo point.

FYP..."Like a cows opinion" :P

Fowler87

noodler wrote: »

LMAO.

Georgia peno at home?
Russia away?
Armenian incidents?
Italy red card?
Georgia being played at neutral venue?

oh whats the use.

Do your bloody research.

Im as pessimistic about the Irish football team set up as the next man but cmon lets enjoy the fact that we have 2 very realistic chances to make a major finals for the first time in 10 years

eoin2nc

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Can anyone calculate the odds on gettin Estonia and getting them at home in the 2nd leg?

Off the top of my head, 25% chance of getting Estonia, 50% chance of getting 2nd leg at home, so 12.5% chance of getting Estonia+second leg at home

Mr.Nice Guy

Bit late with this but...

GET IN!!!

So excited about our chances now. We won't get a better opportunity to make it to a major tournament than this for a while.

Speak Now

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Can anyone calculate the odds on gettin Estonia and getting them at home in the 2nd leg?

8/1

ShooterSF

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Can anyone calculate the odds on gettin Estonia and getting them at home in the 2nd leg?

1/8 if you mean maths odds.

Dearg81

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Can anyone calculate the odds on gettin Estonia and getting them at home in the 2nd leg?

It was an 8 to 1 chance at the start of the draw (1/4 x 1/2 = 1/8)

bradlente

Any idea when the home tickets go on sale?Me and a friend were at the match the other night and he said he heard over the loudspeaker that the crowd in attendance that night have 1st preference on the playoff game,I didn't hear anything though.

Zonda999

Lord Trollington wrote: »

Can anyone calculate the odds on gettin Estonia and getting them at home in the 2nd leg?

If it was a completely fair draw, it would just be 12.5% chance surely, the same as any other outcome?

noodler

Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »

Lol you really are clueless when it comes to soccer are'nt you. You must have been crying when Stan lost the job lol

Mate, I have been biting my lip the last few days not to outright abuse you for some of your absolutely shocking opinions so it is just irony of the highest order that you should call me clueless.

You listed one instance of Trap being unlucky, I listed 6 where he was terribly lucky.

"Clueless" can really only apply to your side of the 'argument' here.

Lord Trollington

Dearg81 wrote: »

It was an 8 to 1 chance at the start of the draw (1/4 x 1/2 = 1/8)

Thats what i was thinking, when you think about it we had a 1 in 8 chance of that happening.

The odds aren't really that long on it at all.

meditraitor

Just delighted with this draw, the best chance to qualify for a Major in a decade..... The FAI better get Traps new contract together pronto:D

homerjay2005

Fursttimer wrote: »

afaik there's only a 500 ticket allocation for Estonia away

ive just realised that now

still, i have credits already for away games this year, so i would have a chance, though we have a core group of 1000 who go to almost all games and then another 2,000 who would go to 2 or 3 per campaign.

briany

I'd be interested to know what the Estonian fans would be saying. Anyone know of a forum where they would be known to conglomerate?

noodler

Fowler87 wrote: »

Im as pessimistic about the Irish football team set up as the next man but cmon lets enjoy the fact that we have 2 very realistic chances to make a major finals for the first time in 10 years

Well now don't misunderstand. I can only be optimistic now and have always been on the fence regarding Trap but some of the posts in recent days showing a complete lack of knowledge of Irish footballing history have been sad.

In this particular instance I don't think it can be argued Trap has not been a lucky manager for Ireland.

Spread

My Novena has been answered! Thanks to Opue Dei Trap!

bohsfan

Ireland, FAI HQ: 12.10
"Fantastic- we got Estonia, high five!"

Estonia, EJL HQ: 12.10
"Fantastic- we got Ireland, high five!"

tolosenc

noodler wrote: »

In this particular instance I don't think it can be argued Trap has not been a lucky manager for Ireland.

Well, I'd rather be lucky than good.

J. Marston

I was on another forum and when we were drawn against Estonia, I posted: "Yes, we got Estonia!"

I looked at the post above mine and it said: "We got Ireland! Fantastic!"

I think we're both feeling a little cocky.