Republic of Ireland Team Talk/News/Rumours 2017

BOHtox

Apologies if it's been answered before but will there be alcohol sold in the ground this friday?

Corholio

Randolph has the jersey now and it's for him to have it taken it off him now. As much as I think Westwood is a fine keeper, Randolph has played the games and played well in them, for keepers at international level that means a lot.

eire4

Corholio wrote: »

Randolph has the jersey now and it's for him to have it taken it off him now. As much as I think Westwood is a fine keeper, Randolph has played the games and played well in them, for keepers at international level that means a lot.

I am ok with Randolph being the current number 1 but there has to be something we don't know about with Westwood because on pure ability and form at the very least he should be our number 2.

Ferris_Bueller

BOHtox wrote: »

Apologies if it's been answered before but will there be alcohol sold in the ground this friday?

I saw on facebook the other day that there will be alcohol sold, bars open at 5.30pm.

keeponhurling

Looks like Artur is out of the squad due to injury.

I'd imagine he's one that they wanted to take a closer look at in these friendlies, so a real shame for him.

Fr Tod Umptious

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

I saw on facebook the other day that there will be alcohol sold, bars open at 5.30pm.

Last time I was there only non alcoholic beer was available in the non premium/corporate section.

The bars may be open but will they be selling alcohol ?

Its a UEFA rule I believe.

And what happens at rugby games has no bearing on it whatsoever.

Kingp35

Alcohol will be served in the Premium section anyway.

Fr Tod Umptious

Kingp35 wrote: »

Alcohol will be served in the Premium section anyway.

Yes, always is, but not in the "normal" sections.

Mushy

Just heard on 4fm that they'll play Belarus in Turners Cross on 31 May. It mentioned warm up game, and it's around them training in Fota.

kfallon

Any idea what time the bar in the premium section stops serving at?

noodler

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

The composition of the Rugby team is a complete joke at the moment.

Hyperbole?

ArmaniJeanss

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Last time I was there only non alcoholic beer was available in the non premium/corporate section.

The bars may be open but will they be selling alcohol ?

Its a UEFA rule I believe.

That UEFA rule only applies to qualifiers, playoffs, games in final tournaments and such like. The rules are much more relaxed for friendlies.
99% sure that alcohol will be sold in all the bars.

Rega

What's the deal with tickets for the u-21 game this evening in Waterford? I checked ticketmaster and they're not for sale. Is it pay at the gate or is it sold out?

The Mig

Alcohol served in all bars

dr.kenneth noisewater

Any word on when team is announced or will it be shortly before kick-off?

Harry Palmr

banter from Martin O'Neill

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35894881

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has joked that "uglier" wives and girlfriends will not be allowed to visit the squad during Euro 2016.

O'Neill, 64, was asked at a news conference on Thursday if his players' partners would be welcomed at the team base in France.

"I think it depends on how good looking the girls are really," said the former Aston Villa and Celtic boss.

"If they're really attractive, they're very, very welcome."

O'Neill, whose side entertain Switzerland in a friendly in Dublin on Friday, added: "The uglier ones I'm afraid not."

Earlier this week, Wales boss Chris Coleman said wives, girlfriends and family members will be banned from his team's hotel during the early stages of their Euro 2016 campaign.

O'Neill's comments come in a week when tennis has become engulfed in a sexism and equal pay row.

Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore resigned after saying female players should "get down on their knees" and give thanks for the stars of the men's game.

Stevecw

U-21s 1-0 up on Italy, almost went 2-0 ahead there. Live on Setanta now

Stevecw

The Mig wrote: »

Alcohol served in all bars

Yep,full bar service happening. FAI are making sure to promote that on their site:
http://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/republic-of-ireland-v-switzerland-information

Stevecw

U-21s now 2-1 behind, seriously soft goal there. 1st Italy goal was brilliant.

Stevecw

3-1 Italy now, nice quick thinking. All over.

Gavin "shels"

Just reading there - only 5 of the starting 11 in the U21s game....

Christy Browne

Regardless of the result, Jack Byrne looks a serious talent from the little I've seen of him

parasite

Harry Palmr wrote: »

banter from Martin O'Neill

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35894881

I feel like banging my head against the table that this is a 'storm'. He's one of the most sarcastic people you're likely to hear and he was obviously taking the piss out of the stupid question with a hyperbolically stupid answer. At least he knows now that must people don't get his humour. Get me off this planet

kfallon

https://twitter.com/irish_pics/status/713310473869987840

Legend!

weldoninhio

Anyone any idea where to find the Swiss squad for tonight?? Have googled and can't seem to find anything

Dolph Starbeam

weldoninhio wrote: »

Anyone any idea where to find the Swiss squad for tonight?? Have googled and can't seem to find anything

The squad for these games is listed on Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland_national_football_team

NomadicGray

Best bet for parking at the aviva? I usually get the dart but will probably be driving in.
Won't be getting in until 6.30/7 though

weldoninhio

Dolph Starbeam wrote: »

The squad for these games is listed on Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland_national_football_team

Thanks for that. Hard to believe Shaquiri is still only 24!!!!

quazzy

Anyone know if any radio stations will be covering this - won't be near a TV or internet for the game

whiskeyman

quazzy wrote: »

Anyone know if any radio stations will be covering this - won't be near a TV or internet for the game

it's on 2FM apparently.
7pm

PTH2009

1-1 draw I think tonight.

Noticed turkey beat Sweden 2-1 last night and Italy drew 1-1 with Spain. The best third place spot could be there for us in France as Sweden may not be as good as we think (although zlatan can win a game on his own if in right form)

kfallon

I presume the likes of Slattery's and The Gasworks aren't open for a couple of hours before the match?

A_Sober_Paddy

Any idea when the teams will be released

whatawaster81

Normally an hour before kick off

weldoninhio

Anyone any idea why the Irish "ultras" took it upon themselves to turn the minutes silence into a clap???

HalloweenJack

I always think it's better to applause than have a minute's silence.

Also, wasn't there some shouting during the minutes silence before the Bosnia game?

weldoninhio

HalloweenJack wrote: »

I always think it's better to applause than have a minute's silence.

Also, wasn't there some shouting during the minutes silence before the Bosnia game?

One lad shouted and the Bosnians self-policed it. Pathetic clapping for people who died in a tragedy.

eire4

HalloweenJack wrote: »

I always think it's better to applause than have a minute's silence.

Also, wasn't there some shouting during the minutes silence before the Bosnia game?

Agreed. I always think a minutes applause is better. A nice show of respect.

Dots1982

Damien Delaney must have switched off the tv (if he was watching) when the two reserve CBs combined for the only goal

weldoninhio

Dots1982 wrote: »

Damien Delaney must have switched off the tv (if he was watching) when the two reserve CBs combined for the only goal

Duffy looked a great player

delaad

Richie Sadlier is a drip

stampydmonkey

Picture of Doyle's injury on rte sport....nasty


http://m.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0325/777520-kevin-doyle-posts-picture-of-gruesome-leg-injury/

whatawaster81

delaad wrote: »

Richie Sadlier is a drip

Lads we're ****e but I'm behind us 100% all the less

Dirty Dingus McGee

eire4 wrote: »

Agreed. I always think a minutes applause is better. A nice show of respect.

A minutes applause is only appropriate if it for someone who has lived a full life and died of natural causes.

It is totally inappropriate for deaths caused by a terrorist attack.

delaad

whatawaster81 wrote: »

Lads we're ****e but I'm behind us 100% all the less

Is another way of saying what I said :cool:

Fr Tod Umptious

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

A minutes applause is only appropriate if it for someone who has lived a full life and died of natural causes.

It is totally inappropriate for deaths caused by a terrorist attack.

Totally agree both have their place.

Was the one minutes silence supposed to be for Brussels, the former players and former Derry City player ?

In that case applause would have been best for the former players and silence for Brussels, but how do you separate them ?

Mr.Micro

whatawaster81 wrote: »

Lads we're ****e but I'm behind us 100% all the less

A team of journeymen.

Mr.Micro

delaad wrote: »

Richie Sadlier is a drip

Him and the other guy Cunningham need to clean themselves up a bit. A shave would be a start.

keeponhurling

Funny when they went through the squad , with probables and possibles, poor D.Gibson not even mentioned.

keeponhurling

Interesting we went with two strikers , Long and Doyle.

will we play 2 upfront v Sweden in June?