Rep.Ireland v Kazakhstan KO 19:45 *Mod Note Post #125*

Kenjataimu

Seaneh wrote: »

Less likely to be chances with him on the pitch though, he's just not getting into the positions tonight.

I agree with you but knowing him he'll probably get a jammy goal and prove us wrong

bizmark

it is encouraging they keep the ball while being ineffective though lest the other team doesn't get to put us under much pressure

Seaneh

Proco Jr. wrote: »

I agree with you but knowing him he'll probably get a jammy goal and prove us wrong

I'm not a Keane "hater" at all, but he's been pants tonight.

Seaneh

bizmark wrote: »

it is encouraging they keep the ball while being ineffective though lest the other team doesn't get to put us under much pressure

Yeah, this situation a year ago and we'd just be pumping it long and giving it back to them and sitting deep waiting for them.

At least when we have the ball, they can't score.

NabyLadistheman

Was watching Germany mauling Sweden at the start of second half there. Gotze got a lovely goal. If only they had a defence they would be nailed on IMO

corny

bizmark wrote: »

it is encouraging they keep the ball while being ineffective though lest the other team doesn't get to put us under much pressure

True but the Kazakhs couldn't care less about putting pressure on the ball.

ambid

Proco Jr. wrote: »

I agree with you but knowing him he'll probably get a jammy goal and prove us wrong

Like those 61 other "jammy" goals he has scored? :rolleyes:

Ganymede Glow

Sweden 3-5 Germany

Seaneh

Why would he take reid off, ffs?!?!

bizmark

corny wrote: »

True but the Kazakhs couldn't care less about putting pressure on the ball.

Equally not long ago we wouldn't of cared much about keeping the ball and playing it around

Just got to be encouraged with what we see rather than what the other guys choose to do or dont do

ThunbergsAreGo

Would have been Doyle off for me, but glad to see McGeady on

nkay1985

Can you believe that!

McGeady finally gets on but he takes off our best player tonight. The mind boggles.

Stevecw

Good to see McGeady on, but not for Reid. Had to be Doyle

bizmark

good sub ;p

LostBoy101

This is why we needed McGeady..

Mars Bar

So who put that in the net?

Seaneh

Well, McGeady justifies the change!

nkay1985

On two minutes and pretty much made that goal.

ThunbergsAreGo

Well done Stokes and McGeady!

Seaneh

I think Doyle got it.

Hulk Hands

Great by Stokes and fair play McGeady for incisiveness and winning a header he had no right to win

Seaneh

Seaneh wrote: »

Why would he take reid off, ffs?!?!

Elmo Creed played a nice little one-two with Keane before he was subbed

Stevecw

Instant impact by McGeady

Mushy

Shomko with a cracker and a howler.

bizmark

was a og its been a weird old match for goals

dmc17

Tactical masterstroke by King. The guy can do no wrong :pac:

ThunbergsAreGo

Definite own goal, or did Doyle get a touch/have a case?

Seaneh

naughtb4 wrote: »

Definite own goal, or did Doyle get a touch/have a case?

After seeing it again, OG all the way.

aindriu80

Great to see the third goal. 2-1 was so uncomfortable. We can possibly make second pot in the draw for France 2016 if we get the 3 points.

Kenjataimu

ambid wrote: »

Like those 61 other "jammy" goals he has scored? :rolleyes:

Not at all. He hasn't played his best tonight but I wouldn't be surprised if he did nick a goal. Not calling him jammy in general at all.

Meaningless as it is in the great scheme of things we can hardly take the moral high ground about France cheating back in 09 now when we were more then happy to play on when that ball went out over the line.

Kenjataimu

Was that Dunne in the way of that shot?

Seaneh

Would like to see O'Brien or Kelly on for Doyle for the last few minutes and psuh coleman further up the pitch.

Kirby

Deleted User wrote: »

Meaningless as it is in the great scheme of things we can hardly take the moral high ground about France cheating back in 09 now when we were more then happy to play on when that ball went out over the line.

Yes....because trying to keep the ball in play and it maybe being out is the exact same as catching the ball and passing it to Gallas for a goal. Exact same. Couldn't be more similar.

:rolleyes:

Seaneh

Deleted User wrote: »

Meaningless as it is in the great scheme of things we can hardly take the moral high ground about France cheating back in 09 now when we were more then happy to play on when that ball went out over the line.

fairly different scenario, ffs.

Henry deliberately handled the ball twice, Stokes was trying to legally keep it in, there is no way he knew it was over, and if the ref doesn't blow, you keepm playing, that's the rules.

Kirby

Kirby wrote: »

Yes....because trying to keep the ball in play and it maybe being out is the exact same as catching the ball and passing it to Gallas for a goal. Exact same. Couldn't be more similar.

:rolleyes:

Its not the exact same but at the end of the day he hardly put his hand up and told the referee or linesman the ball had gone out now to be fair either.

nkay1985

Are King and Doyle an item or something?

Francie Barrett

If Trap was managing, no doubt we'd be hanging onto our lead for dear life. By controlling possession though, we've never looked in danger of conceding a second.

Seaneh

Weso for Stokes, I'll take it!

Kirby

Deleted User wrote: »

Its not the exact same but at the end of the day he hardly put his hand up and told the referee or linesman the ball had gone out now to be fair either.

There is a world of difference between taking an advantage of a mistake.....and cheating. For example, the bank accidentally putting money in your account......as opposed to walking into the bank with a shotgun and stealing it. I mean, I shouldn't have to explain the difference but apparently I do.

bizmark

Francie Barrett wrote: »

If Trap was managing, no doubt we'd be hanging onto our lead for dear life. By controlling possession though, we've never looked in danger of conceding a second.

well apart from the last few mins anyway

ollaetta

Proco Jr. wrote: »

Was that Dunne in the way of that shot?

Great to see him back. Hopefully the injury problems are behind him.

Alias G

Deleted User wrote: »

Its not the exact same but at the end of the day he hardly put his hand up and told the referee or linesman the ball had gone out now to be fair either.

Stop digging, your point has already been totally dismissed.

Its not the exact same situation it goes without saying and of course we'd all do the same in Stokes situation. Henry had a little more time to think of his scenario but who is to say an Irish player or any other player wouldnt do the same in his situation either. Anyways its ancient history now

Seaneh

MCCarthy MOTM, what?

Clearly Reid was the best player on the park tonight.

aindriu80

MOTM Mc Carthy absolutely.

ThunbergsAreGo

I dont get that man of the match, had to go to someone though i suppose, little standouts

Mushy

Deleted User wrote: »

Its not the exact same situation it goes without saying and of course we'd all do the same in Stokes situation. Henry had a little more time to think of his scenario but who is to say an Irish player or any other player wouldnt do the same in his situation either. Anyways its ancient history now

Stokes may not even know it went out sure!

Ganymede Glow

Ozil has limped off the pitch tonight for any gooners in here

Seaneh

I think McCarthy had a good game, but everything positive we did, until he was subbed, came through Reid.