Republic of Ireland Team Talk/News/Rumours 2017

The Talking Bread

Good for you.

keeponhurling

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Daryll Murphy will be grand for the bench? Sure walters is getting f all game time also.

If all came to all I'd stick McClean up front.

Is Long definitely out ?

I think you're right though, behind Long, Walters or Murphy, McClean would be preferred to play upfront.
We also have McGoldrick from Ipswich, though not sure if he's getting any game time.

yabadabado

Walters up top with McLean and Brady on the wings.
McCarthy may be out now as well Arter should be starting but would be shocked if MON did that.

TheCitizen

McClean sticks it to that clown Kenny Shiels. Good lad is James.

http://www.joe.ie/sport/james-mcclean-absolutely-tears-into-derry-city-manager-kenny-shiels-for-his-derogatory-comments-about-international-football/564903

The Talking Bread

TheCitizen wrote: »

McClean sticks it to that clown Kenny Shiels. Good lad is James.

http://www.joe.ie/sport/james-mcclean-absolutely-tears-into-derry-city-manager-kenny-shiels-for-his-derogatory-comments-about-international-football/564903

Not the only LOI manager to make a pathetic comment the last day or two

https://twitter.com/DaveRobertson11/status/790996273168015361

yabadabado

TheCitizen wrote: »

McClean sticks it to that clown Kenny Shiels. Good lad is James.

http://www.joe.ie/sport/james-mcclean-absolutely-tears-into-derry-city-manager-kenny-shiels-for-his-derogatory-comments-about-international-football/564903

McClean Is dead right ,Shiels is a ****ing idiot and made a bollix of himself with those comments.
A total no mark,he would have bitten any managers hand off to get even close to international football.
I'd say Dean was delighted to see those comments but it's been a few years since he got capped.

The Talking Bread

yabadabado wrote: »

McClean Is dead right ,Shiels is a ****ing idiot and made a bollix of himself with those comments.
A total no mark,he would have bitten any managers hand off to get even close to international football.
I'd say Dean was delighted to see those comments but it's been a few years since he got capped.

Who is Dean? Dean Jarvis?

TheCitizen

Dean Sheils is Kennys son who plays with Dundalk and has a few caps with Norn Ireland. Kenny Shiels is obviously looking for attention with his idiotic comments but he's made himself look like an eejit in the process. He'd love to have been good enough to play or manage at international level. Desperate stuff.

A_Sober_Paddy

Who is the Italian you McClean refers to in the article

dr.kenneth noisewater

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Who is the Italian you McClean refers to in the article

Tony Cascarino I'd say

The Talking Bread

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Who is the Italian you McClean refers to in the article

Tony Cascarino I assume


Just to clarify, It was Shiels who brought up "Italian players". McClean just quoted and called him out on his bullsh*t

tayto lover

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Not the only LOI manager to make a pathetic comment the last day or two

https://twitter.com/DaveRobertson11/status/790996273168015361

I think he was only having a laugh as Dundalk played a second string seeing that we had the league won.
It was "tongue-in-cheek" surely.

OldMrBrennan83

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The Talking Bread

tayto lover wrote: »

I think he was only having a laugh as Dundalk played a second string seeing that we had the league won.
It was "tongue-in-cheek" surely.

no, wasn't at all. He tried to backtrack but it is clear the tone he meant it. He was p1ssed because it means Pats closed the gap to a point on Sligo. He is known for being a cocky sh1t talker anyway!

Mark Rossitter was among many players who called him out!

http://https://twitter.com/rossi3234/status/791000412010713089

tayto lover

Patww79 wrote: »

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The Talking Bread wrote: »

no, wasn't at all. He tried to backtrack but it is clear the tone he meant it. He was p1ssed because it means Pats closed the gap to a point on Sligo. He is known for being a cocky sh1t talker anyway!

Mark Rossitter was among many players who called him out!

http://https://twitter.com/rossi3234/status/791000412010713089

I didn't hear the full story lads and thought he was only taking the p*ss.

ahlookit

Alan Judge reckons Hogan wants to play for Ireland:

“I think he will come and play for us, he’s not stalling for a better offer, he has the right to take his time after two years of hell with injury. He’s played every minute of every game for us this season so he sees the international breaks as a chance to recover. If he does come and play for Ireland, he will be worth waiting for. He’s a good striker, quick and strong and he’s a natural goalscorer,” says Dubliner Judge.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/scott-hogan-will-come-play-for-usi-honestly-dont-think-he-is-holding-out-for-an-offer-from-england-35169298.html

yabadabado

yabadabado wrote: »

McClean Is dead right ,Shiels is a ****ing idiot and made a bollix of himself with those comments.
A total no mark,he would have bitten any managers hand off to get even close to international football.

He might have had a poor career as a player but he's had a couple of impressive runs as manager, bringing Kilmarnock to their first League Cup and their first silverware in 15 years and doing well at Derry.

But the man has some mouth alright, he just can't shut up. It's like he has no filter.

The Talking Bread

Brentford in action tonight on Sky if people want a closer view of Hogan in what should be a decent contest

Another Irish lad at CB, John Egan. Signed in Summer and has nailed his place in the team, as he did at Gillingham for the last couple of years playing almost 100 games over the last few seasons. . Scores a few goals also.

Gillingham fans said he could be premier league level, just looking at some of their fans forums here. Can play holding MF also

yabadabado

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Brentford in action tonight on Sky if people want a closer view of Hogan in what should be a decent contest

Another Irish lad at CB, John Egan. Signed in Summer and has nailed his place in the team, as he did at Gillingham for the last couple of years playing almost 100 games over the last few seasons. Interesting. Scores a few goals also.

Egan has been one of Brentfords best players this season,has made the set up to championship very well so far.

The Talking Bread

yabadabado wrote: »

Egan has been one of Brentfords best players this season,has made the set up to championship very well so far.

Gillingham fans loved him. said he could be premier league level, just looking at some of their fans forums here. Can play holding MF also

yabadabado

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Gillingham fans loved him. said he could be premier league level, just looking at some of their fans forums here. Can play holding MF also

Yeah they rated him big time and in fairness he was much better than that level.A few seasons at championship will do him no harm but if he keeps up this form Im sure a few EPL teams will take notice,only recently turned 24 so no panic .

I have never heard of him playing midfield at club level,dont think he has played there since Ireland under age teams.

tayto lover

yabadabado wrote: »

Egan has been one of Brentfords best players this season,has made the set up to championship very well so far.

Very impressive tonight anyway.
Very confident and commanding.

ahlookit

His dad was a Kerry GAA legend, won 6 all Irelands. Nice feature on him here, it's a couple of years old, filmed while he was still at Gillingham

yabadabado

ahlookit wrote: »

His dad was a Kerry GAA legend, won 6 all Irelands. Nice feature on him here, it's a couple of years old, filmed while he was still at Gillingham

https://vimeo.com/133138815

I think he was also featured in a documentary while at Sunderland.The name escapes me.

Agent Coulson

After his and his partners tragic loss last year Harry Arter has said today he and partner are expecting a new child.

I wish them both well with their great news.

Mr.Nice Guy

I see it's that time of year again when McClean gets bashed by the poppy fascists. The Daily Record in Scotland have done a piece on him asking if people respected his right not to wear the poppy: 55 % said yes, 45% no.

The Mirror have also done a piece and have ran the same poll: 67& said they supported his right not to wear the poppy, 33% said no.

Nice to see most people have a bit of cop on.

The Talking Bread

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I see it's that time of year again when McClean gets bashed by the poppy fascists. The Daily Record in Scotland have done a piece on him asking if people respected his right not to wear the poppy: 55 % said yes, 45% no.

The Mirror have also done a piece and have ran the same poll: 67& said they supported his right not to wear the poppy, 33% said no.

Nice to see most people have a bit of cop on.

Tabloids putting out such polls is where the problems emanate from. Draws more attention to it all.
I can guarantee you 90% or more who trash him on twitter during the couple of weeks don't even wear one themselves.
I am sure it was annoying for him at the start, probably spurs him on now.

Mr. Guappa

John O'Shea and Stephen Ward both went off with knocks yesterday. Possibly opens the door for John Egan and a few others.

Ferris_Bueller

Hopefully both are okay in time for the Austria game, I think Shane Duffy needs to be benched for this game, he will have a long career in a green jersey I'm sure but he needs to cut out the lapses in concentration and this will be one of the toughest games of the campaign.

weldoninhio

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Hopefully both are okay in time for the Austria game, I think Shane Duffy needs to be benched for this game, he will have a long career in a green jersey I'm sure but he needs to cut out the lapses in concentration and this will be one of the toughest games of the campaign.

I'd drop Clark before I'd drop Duffy

yabadabado

Republic of Ireland Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Colin Doyle (Bradford City), Ian Lawlor (Manchester City), Danny Rogers (Falkirk*)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie, Richard Keogh, Alex Pearce (Derby County), John O'Shea (Sunderland), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Paul McShane (Reading), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Andy Boyle (Dundalk), Stephen Ward (Burnley)

Midfielders: Aiden McGeady (Preston North End*), James McClean (West Bromwich Albion), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), James McCarthy (Everton), Stephen Quinn (Reading), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Harry Arter (Bournemouth), Eunan O'Kane (Leeds United), David Meyler (Hull City), Stephen Gleeson (Birmingham City), Conor Hourihane (Barnsley), Robbie Brady, Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), Jonathan Hayes (Aberdeen), Daryl Horgan (Dundalk)

Forwards: Jonathan Walters (Stoke City), Adam Rooney (Aberdeen), Kevin Doyle (Colorado Rapids), David McGoldrick (Ipswich Town)

noodler

Forward line is worrying.

BullBlackNova

35 players, how many do we shed for the final squad does anyone know offhand? Are we limited to 23 like tournaments?

Either way, those forwards make for a depressing quartet - without Shane Long, we look far worse off. And even with him...

Hoping that the final squad includes Lawlor, Arter, Hourihane, O'Dowda and Horgan anyway.

PTH2009

Looking bad for us and Scott Hogan

Where's Daryl Murphy ?

Long is going to be a huge loss

TheCitizen

It'll have to be Walters up front as the main striker, I hope he stays fit.

TheCitizen

PTH2009 wrote: »

Looking bad for us and Scott Hogan

Where's Daryl Murphy ?

Long is going to be a huge loss

Murphy's injured.

The_B_Man

I remember once Jose Mourinho put out a 4-6-0 formation for Chelsea in the Premiership.
If its good enough for them, then its good enough for us!! :pac:

yabadabado

It's worrying when we call up more keepers than strikers.

PTH2009

Hope Arter makes it on the 23

Knowing his look he will prob slip getting out of the plane or something lol

Omackeral

Glad to see Horgan get recognition. He's there on merit, if you've seen him play you'll know it's not token whatsoever.

Godot.

Calling up 5 goalkeepers while just 4 strikers in a 34 man provisional squad is a bit weird.

JustTheOne

PTH2009 wrote: »

Hope Arter makes it on the 23

Knowing his look he will prob slip getting out of the plane or something lol

So can we take it he has now put to bed the England rumours?

keeponhurling

I think O'Neill or Keane was asked about why they name so many players in the preliminary squad. You could have one or two extra on standby in case of injuries, but 35 is a lot.

They said it lets players know that even if they aren't in the final squad, they are in the management's thoughts and not too far away

The Talking Bread

PTH2009 wrote: »

Looking bad for us and Scott Hogan

Where's Daryl Murphy ?

Long is going to be a huge loss

We all know the craic with Hogan by now. He is doing the right thing at this moment in time for long term. Been through bad few years with injuries and getting that rest will, in the long term, reduce the chances of further injuries. I have had ACL injuries and Meniscus injuries before and, trust me, the first year back is the worst. If you dont look after it then and get recuperation time, you will fk it up in long term and be a half cripple come mid 30s. Obviously the recovery is different at professional level but training every day takes its toll.

Hopefully after the season ends and his confidence fully intact he will make a decision.

The Talking Bread

JustTheOne wrote: »

So can we take it he has now put to bed the England rumours?

WELL put to bed. Load of nonsense!

GLaDOS

JustTheOne wrote: »

So can we take it he has now put to bed the England rumours?

He's put them to bed several times

OldMrBrennan83

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The Talking Bread

Godot. wrote: »

Calling up 5 goalkeepers while just 4 strikers in a 34 man provisional squad is a bit weird.

It is a bit scary. Austria is such a huge game. Wouldn't be surprised to see McClean pushed into a very forward role alongside JW at some stage in the second half if we go behind,

The Talking Bread

Patww79 wrote: »

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Righteo.

SantryRed

Considering Doyle and Rooney are there, it's surprising not to see Paddy Madden included in the squad. Just back fit and in form for the team top of League 1. Probably no difference between that and the SPL/MLS.