Rep of Ireland (1) vs Bosnia (1), Euro qualifier playoff 2nd leg

Ferris_Bueller

SantryRed wrote: »

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Randolph

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Coleman-Keogh---Clark----Wilson

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McCarthy--Whelan

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Hendrick

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Brady--

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Hoolahan

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Murphy

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Team above is what I'd like to see tonight, with McGeady being the key player coming off the bench after 60 minutes and capable of producing something that leads to a goal. The diamond of McCarthy, Hendrick, Wes and Brady has the potential to keep the ball and put meaningful phases of play together, with Whelan anchoring more behind if play breaks down. Murphy is the best of a bad situation up front, and will offer running and holding up of the ball, which could also be crucial.

I'd say this is the strongest team we could put out tonight. I wouldn't be too surprised at all to see Ward start and Clark drop to the bench though.

Unsure how I feel going into this match, don't think we will win but I'll predict 1-1. Bradys set pieces will be one of our main threats, lets hope they're better than they have been in the last game or two.

Lovely Bloke

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

I believe in miracles

you sexy thing

Baldy Conscience

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

you sexy thing

"Where are you from?" should be in there

Idbatterim

I note even Dunphy, who often places great faith in the Irish team (he believed in the win over Germany to his credit), even he doesn't fancy our chances this time.

If we are still in this tie after the first leg we'll be doing well. I fear we could lose it 3-0 or worse. This could be like the Ireland/Estonia game, only this time we'll be playing the part of Estonia.

I dearly hope I'm wrong but I wouldn't be at all confident. It just feels like there's too much that's gone against us.

with O'Shea and Walters back on Monday and possibly Long, at home I would fancy our chances. The question mark is over tonight, I think its hard to call. Thank god the second leg is in Aviva...

cowboyBuilder

I presume this will be on RTE ?

Dots1982

Idbatterim wrote: »

with O'Shea and Walters back on Monday and possibly Long, at home I would fancy our chances. The question mark is over tonight, I think its hard to call. Thank god the second leg is in Aviva...

Why do you think O'shea will be back on Monday, little indication of this and Long's chances are slim

Idbatterim

Why do you think O'shea will be back on Monday, little indication of this and Long's chances are slim

is O'shea also carrying an injury. I meant it as a hypothetical with long, wasnt aware o'shea was carrying injury....

NIMAN

cowboyBuilder wrote: »

I presume this will be on RTE ?

Radio and TV.

Kingp35

Idbatterim wrote: »

is O'shea also carrying an injury. I meant it as a hypothetical with long, wasnt aware o'shea was carrying injury....

Yeah. Chances are very slim he will be available on Monday.

Tigerandahalf

I often note managers state they would prefer to be home in the 2nd leg. What about if it goes to extra time in the 2nd game when you are home. Does the away goals rule in extra time come into play?

As for the game Bosnia should go through. They have had a few unlucky playoffs and you would feel they have learnt from those. We have a poor record in playoffs except against real weak sides like Iran and Estonia who also didn't have a tradition of qualifying for major tournaments.

We will need to nick a goal in Bosnia as I see us conceding at home. We seem to shut out teams better away from home where Walters and Long can be very affective.
If Brady can improve his crossing and free kick ability we could have a chance. Hopefully the tie will stay alive til next week as the crowd at Aviva may make the difference.

LuckyLloyd

NIMAN wrote: »

Radio and TV.

19:45?

LuckyLloyd

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

19:45?

Yes kick-off 19.45

Mushy

Any team announcements yet?

GreNoLi

3-1 to Bosnia I'm afraid, Pjanic to dominate.

Mushy

Mushy wrote: »

Any team announcements yet?

7PM me thinks

Nib

Ireland XI v Bosnia: Randolph, Coleman, Clark, Keogh, Ward; Whelan, McCarthy; Hendrick, Hoolahan, Brady; Murphy.

Cannot believe Ward manages to get a game over Wilson.

MonkeyTennis

Randolph, Coleman, Clark, Keogh, Ward; Whelan, McCarthy; Hendrick, Hoolahan, Brady; Murphy. #COYBIG

breffni bogballer

if we are to have any chance, ward must not be allowed anywhere near the pitch,he is a terrible defender/footballer. I"m going for 90mins of irish defending with a 1-0 Bosnian win with 70%+ possession. No need for sleeping tablets tonight Jesus he does f*****g start,were dooooooooooooooooomed

briany

At least the midfield seems a bit more proactive, that's something that gives me cause for hope. We can only hope that Ward has a good game.

topmanamillion

Nib wrote: »

Cannot believe Ward manages to get a game over Wilson.

You mean red raw useless Wilson?
It's a much of a muchness.

Nalz

topmanamillion wrote: »

You mean red raw useless Wilson?
It's a much of a muchness.

Wouldn't say that now.. What I would say is his comeback game for Stoke was appalling

Mr.Nice Guy

Ward played against Germany and he was fine.

keeponhurling

Is Wilson fit to play, did he travel ?

If so it's bizarre he'd be left out

GreNoLi

Gilesy dropped?

AllGunsBlazing

Can't see us scoring. Unless BH are absolutely ****e at defending set-pieces.

Nib

Johnny Giles doing Movember I see.

Fair play to him.

topmanamillion

Nalz wrote: »

Wouldn't say that now.. What I would say is his comeback game for Stoke was appalling

Wilson or ward I'd be concerned about the both of them.

tayto lover

This game will suit MON's idea of how football should be played.
We will see a lot of "defend and hoof". football tonight.

Francie Barrett

Daryl Murphy hat trick.

keeponhurling

Only a 11,000 capacity stadium !
As Ward said, like Dalymount

The Backwards Man

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Daryl Murphy hat trick.

hadepsx

MON's pre match interview seems to have taken part in the sauna.lol.

SantryRed

I don't understand why people are so pessimistic about us scoring. Their back four is their weakest link.

Mr.Nice Guy

SantryRed wrote: »

I don't understand why people are so pessimistic about us scoring. Their back four is their weakest link.

Our main striker has never scored for us before. I wouldn't bet money on him doing it tonight.

topmanamillion

hadepsx wrote: »

MON's pre match interview seems to have taken part in the sauna.lol.

Apparently there's a problem with their heating system. Me smells a conspiracy!

On a separate note it's a pity we don't have somewhere like them that small and a bit rundown for big games like this. Dallymount would be ideal. But never going to happen with the new landsdowne Road. The impact of a small uncomfortable stadium can't be under estimated. Just look at some of the results the North have gotten playing out of the delapadated Windsor Park. Beating Spain and England.

kenco

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Our main striker has never scored for us before. I wouldn't bet money on him doing it tonight.

Have a funny feeling he might get one tonight. Hes the type of player that defense wont like at all. Depends of course on the service he gets, i.e. looking at you Mr Brady!

1-1 or 2-1 I think (though somewhat baffled at Wards start and I think they will target him so first 20mins critical)

Mr.Nice Guy

kenco wrote: »

Have a funny feeling he might get one tonight. Hes the type of player that defense wont like at all. Depends of course on the service he gets, i.e. looking at you Mr Brady!

1-1 or 2-1 I think (though somewhat baffled at Wards start and I think they will target him so first 20mins critical)

I'd take a 0-0 if offered. Just please let us be in it for the second leg.

Nib

Very low key build up to this game, the bandwagoners must be biding their time.

Best of luck to the lads!

monkey9

topmanamillion wrote: »

Apparently there's a problem with their heating system. Me smells a conspiracy!

On a separate note it's a pity we don't have somewhere like them that small and a bit rundown for big games like this. Dallymount would be ideal. But never going to happen with the new landsdowne Road. The impact of a small uncomfortable stadium can't be under estimated. Just look at some of the results the North have gotten playing out of the delapadated Windsor Park. Beating Spain and England.

I miss the old Lansdowne for that. The new one is too nice and welcoming.

The Backwards Man

They'll never win Eurovision anyway

efb

Bosnia came close to winning the Eurovision- they send pretty good enteries

tayto lover

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I'd take a 0-0 if offered. Just please let us be in it for the second leg.

Being behind by one goal after tonight wouldn't be bad at all.
Anymore and it's curtains imo.

GreNoLi

Whelan has more caps than Roy Keane now.

monkey9

COME ON IRELAND!!!

efb

At a teenage musical with my niece- keep me posted!

The Backwards Man

Can't decide if their manager looks like Ian Rush or Robert De Niro

Nib

Keogh looks like he ran to Bosnia for this game.

Osmosis Jones

Nib wrote: »

Keogh looks like he ran to Bosnia for this game.

He's not done running yet!

The Backwards Man

Ref not too whistle happy anyway by the looks of it

Kenjataimu

Couple of bad passes from Whelan already. Needs to do better.