Republic of Ireland Team Talk/News/Rumours 2017

The Talking Bread

Conor Hourihane is another man that is worthy of the squad with form of late, scored tonight I see! Spoilt for choice in midfield!

johnnyryan89

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Conor Hourihane is another man that is worthy of the squad with form of late, scored tonight I see! Spoilt for choice in midfield!

Plenty of friendlies coming up so can see him getting capped soon enough, another one announced for June 1st in the US against Mexico.

noodler

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Bale
Ramsey
Robson Kanu
Vokes


See a trend here.........

I'm going to disregard one of the best players in the world for a moment.

But do you really think Wales would play Robson Kanu or Vokes if they had similar quality players playing regularly?

The Belgium game was an outlier. Robson Kanu and Vokes have pretty below average records for Wales.

The real reason for the outlier point was simply that there the vast majority of players lack match sharpness and fitness without games and naming a handful doesn't really change that.

The Talking Bread

noodler wrote: »

I'm going to disregard one of the best players in the world for a moment.

But do you really think Wales would play Robson Kanu or Vokes if they had similar quality players playing regularly?

The Belgium game was an outlier. Robson Kanu and Vokes have pretty below average records for Wales.

The real reason for the outlier point was simply that there the vast majority of players lack match sharpness and fitness without games and naming a handful doesn't really change that.

But we also rely on at least one similar busting attacking midfielder along the lines of Walters and McClean in our team, especially if we have the likes of Wes and static midfielders like Whelan/McCarthy occupying at least 2 spaces in midfield. Never mind the fact that Brady is out. So can you give me some better alternatives to McClean in this role, who is plenty match fit and has been a constant in our starting 11.

noodler

The Talking Bread wrote: »

But we also rely on at least one similar busting attacking midfielder along the lines of Walters and McClean in our team, especially if we have the likes of Wes and static midfielders like Whelan/McCarthy occupying at least 2 spaces in midfield. Never mind the fact that Brady is out. So can you give me some better alternatives to McClean in this role, who is plenty match fit and has been a constant in our starting 11.

Constant recently.

I didn't say drop McClean. You are jumping to (defensive) conclusions again.

I worry how much he he'll have in the tank after months without regular bouts of football is all.

Im delighted to have three solid options out wide even with Brady and Walters out.

Kerrydude1981

Cillian Sheridan is on the move again

http://www.the42.ie/cillian-sheridan-interview-3254991-Mar2017/

https://twitter.com/Jagiellonia1920/status/836572078614712320

eire4

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Cillian Sheridan is on the move again

http://www.the42.ie/cillian-sheridan-interview-3254991-Mar2017/

https://twitter.com/Jagiellonia1920/status/836572078614712320

It will be interesting to see how he gets on. He is 28 now so the next few years should in theory be his peak career years.

keeponhurling

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-39144700

Nice story about Patrick O'Connell, "Don Patricio"

yabadabado

Mark Hughes confirmed Walters is fit and available for selection for tomorrow's game v Boro.

A big boost for us to have him back for the Wales game,3 weeks and 3 league games before international break.Hopefully he gets plenty of playing time and is match fit .

The Talking Bread

Need that ar$e in the 89th minute at the corner flag protecting that 1-0 lead

noodler

Fecking Bale getting himself suspended for Madrid.

Wilberto

noodler wrote:

Fecking Bale getting himself suspended for Madrid.

It just means he'll be rusty when he plays against us! #thinkpositive #clutchingatstraws

:pac: :pac:

Mantis Toboggan

Any word if Robbie Keane is continuing to play? Would love to see him play a season in the league of Ireland.

The Talking Bread

Wilberto wrote: »

It just means he'll be rusty when he plays against us! #thinkpositive #clutchingatstraws

:pac: :pac:

Ha, scored within a few minutes of his first game back after injury layout! Think Bale, sadly, doesn't do rusty!!! :D

Duff

Arter really has to start against Wales. Good game today, great technically and a fantastic engine.

yabadabado

Duff wrote: »

Arter really has to start against Wales. Good game today, great technically and a fantastic engine.

Decent game but lucky to not get sent off.

I hope he starts brings a lot on energy into CM.

Mantis Toboggan

Lot of energy but I actually thought he was really poor, especially with the ball.

Duff

I only caught the second half, but I thought he'd a decent game.

Lucas Hood

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Lot of energy but I actually thought he was really poor, especially with the ball.

He played the most passes of any Bournemouth player.
5 misplaced passes I thought he moved it around well myself.
Think he's a very tidy player.

Worztron

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Any word if Robbie Keane is continuing to play? Would love to see him play a season in the league of Ireland.

That would be fitting alright for him to wrap up his playing career in Ireland.

OldMrBrennan83

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TheCitizen

Good to see Jonny Walters back, hopefully he'll get some game time before the Wales match.

The Talking Bread

Patww79 wrote: »

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exactly, if that was McGeady, Long, Whelan etc so out of form they would be crucified here. But Arter is the golden boy. I still want him starting, nonetheless

keeponhurling

noodler wrote: »

Fecking Bale getting himself suspended for Madrid.

Very indisciplined stuff from him, a ridiculous red card.
We'll need to have our best wind-up merchant marking him.

The Talking Bread

Shane Duffy out : ( (broken metatarsal )

The Talking Bread

Keogh out again after 105 consecutive league appearances (yes you heard that right..... I think!!) So JOSH back in again I envisage.

keeponhurling

JOSH and Clark then, I suppose

Who else do we have?
Marc Wilson perhaps, but he's not getting game time.

Has Boyle been getting game time at Preston ?

johnnyryan89

keeponhurling wrote: »

JOSH and Clark then, I suppose

Who else do we have?
Marc Wilson perhaps, but he's not getting game time.

Has Boyle been getting game time at Preston ?

Hasn't played a game yet for Preston

The Talking Bread

There is a chance keogh could be back all the same. He'd be well able to recover also considering he is a very tough non-injury prone fella

The Talking Bread

There is a chance keogh could be back all the same. He'd be well able to recover also considering he is a very tough non-injury prone fella

yabadabado

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Keogh out again after 105 consecutive league appearances (yes you heard that right..... I think!!) So JOSH back in again I envisage.

That is some run of games. OShea in wouldn't be the worst change.

Ferris_Bueller

When I first heard Duffy was out injured I didn't think it was a major loss, but having him and Keogh both out isn't good news. It will be O'Shea & Clarke provided they don't get injured in the meantime. Who does this mean will be called into the squad as back ups? McShane, Boyle, Wilson? Feel like I am forgetting someone..

johnnyryan89

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

When I first heard Duffy was out injured I didn't think it was a major loss, but having him and Keogh both out isn't good news. It will be O'Shea & Clarke provided they don't get injured in the meantime. Who does this mean will be called into the squad as back ups? McShane, Boyle, Wilson? Feel like I am forgetting someone..

Boyle is still waiting to make his first appearance for Preston. He'll be loaned out in the summer but wouldnt be surprised to see him back in Ireland soon enough.

Lamper.sffc

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

When I first heard Duffy was out injured I didn't think it was a major loss, but having him and Keogh both out isn't good news. It will be O'Shea & Clarke provided they don't get injured in the meantime. Who does this mean will be called into the squad as back ups? McShane, Boyle, Wilson? Feel like I am forgetting someone..

Alex Pearce?

ahlookit

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

When I first heard Duffy was out injured I didn't think it was a major loss, but having him and Keogh both out isn't good news. It will be O'Shea & Clarke provided they don't get injured in the meantime. Who does this mean will be called into the squad as back ups? McShane, Boyle, Wilson? Feel like I am forgetting someone..

John Egan must be coming into the frame along with those names too.

keeponhurling

I'd be inclined to go for Wilson ahead of Pearce, McShane, Boyle or anyone else.
Although he's not playing regularly, he does at least have a lot of international experience to call on.

McShane is never the answer

Ferris_Bueller

John Egan. That was the one I was forgetting, although Alex Pearce has been in a good few squads over the past few years. I'd be selecting O'Shea, Clarke, Wilson & Egan as the four centre halves in the squad if I was in charge.

Mantis Toboggan

Andy Boyle makes his debut tonight for Preston.

OldMrBrennan83

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Salmon

Bale and Ramsay both start in cl

Stevecw

Good to see Boyle start, but think Egan deserves a call up a lot more for the Wales game.
On a worrying note I see Wes Hoolahan is not even on the Norwich bench tonight for some reason.

ScummyMan

Stevecw wrote: »

Good to see Boyle start, but think Egan deserves a call up a lot more for the Wales game.
On a worrying note I see Wes Hoolahan is not even on the Norwich bench tonight for some reason.

Wes is most likely just rested according to a Norwich supporting mate of mine

Stevecw

ScummyMan wrote: »

Wes is most likely just rested according to a Norwich supporting mate of mine

Ok hopefully that's true so, but bit strange by Norwich. Only drew tonight so now 9 points off playoffs. Without Brady just need to know we still have at least 1 creative player v Wales left.

Alfa Quadrifoglio

Andy Boyle deserves to be called into the squad again he was outstanding in Dundalks Champions League campaign and in the Group stages of the Europa League, good to see him play full 90 minutes for Preston North End against Derby County tonight.
Richie Towell got a run with Brighton, hes a quality player and will make the breakthrough and play for Ireland.
However the really brave decision would be to put Patrick McEleney of Dundalk and Sean Maguire of Cork City in the squad both are pure class.
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Captain Havoc

Alfa Quadrifoglio wrote: »

Andy Boyle deserves to be called into the squad again he was outstanding in Dundalks Champions League campaign and in the Group stages of the Europa League, good to see him play full 90 minutes for Preston North End against Derby County tonight.
Richie Towell got a run with Brighton, hes a quality player and will make the breakthrough and play for Ireland.
However the really brave decision would be to put Patrick McEleney of Dundalk and Sean Maguire of Cork City in the squad both are pure class.
.

Wouldn't do any harm to see Maguire against Iceland.

Mantis Toboggan

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Any word if Robbie Keane is continuing to play? Would love to see him play a season in the league of Ireland.

Robbie Keane training with Shamrock Rovers
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0308/858005-robbie-keane-training-with-shamrock-rovers/

Captain Havoc

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Robbie Keane training with Shamrock Rovers
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0308/858005-robbie-keane-training-with-shamrock-rovers/

While he's visiting his ma

The Talking Bread

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Any word if Robbie Keane is continuing to play? Would love to see him play a season in the league of Ireland.

Robbie Keane training with Shamrock Rovers
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/0308/858005-robbie-keane-training-with-shamrock-rovers/

Nothing to see. He's merely there for a few days

Mantis Toboggan

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Nothing to see. He's merely there for a few days

Who knows for sure?

Hard to see where he goes from here.

yabadabado

I'm sure there are plenty of places where he can pick up a decent wage.That mightnt be high on his list of priorities but would playing LoI be either ?