Euro 2016 - Group E - Belgium vs Ireland, 2 pm, RTE & ITV

Corholio · 18-06-2016 2:59pm

Peist2007 wrote: »

Lads this is the second ranked team in the world full of stars who are seriously smarting from their shock defeat to Italy in the first game. We were always going to face a backlash. And we are 0-0 at ht. Honestly wonder at what some of ye expect.

Very black and white way to look at it. It's more what may come in the second half unless we tweak the way we are playing.

The Talking Bread · 18-06-2016 2:59pm

Peist2007 wrote: »

People want Hendrick to be taken off when he is one of our few players with any ability

I dont want him to be taken off but with the way our team is structured him or Wes may be the only alternatives to take off to bring someeone like McClean on and run at them. We need a back 4 and two defensive mids,

Dirty Dingus McGee · 18-06-2016 3:00pm

Our best chance is to try an manufacture a few frees/throw ins to keep Belgium pinned back in their own half for a least a small time.We need someone to stay a bit closer to Long and help him out a little aswell.

They're miles better than us in midfield and we have't a hope of outplaying them there.

I'll be delighted if we get a 0-0 out of this.

Agent Coulson · 18-06-2016 3:00pm

I'd say Roy even now with that beard could still do a job for us in midfield against this Belgium team.

Godot. · 18-06-2016 3:00pm

Hold out for another 45 and then go balls out against an Italian reserve XI (who will top the group if this ends in a draw)

BunkMoreland · 18-06-2016 3:00pm

Ally Dick wrote: »

Expect an honest effort. Not getting it so far

I think you've been drinking.

18-06-2016 3:00pm

The lads slating Lukaku. He's gonna score now isn't he!

Green Fella · 18-06-2016 3:00pm

Peist2007 wrote: »

Lads this is the second ranked team in the world full of stars who are seriously smarting from their shock defeat to Italy in the first game. We were always going to face a backlash. And we are 0-0 at ht. Honestly wonder at what some of ye expect.

Lets be honest the rankings are aload of balls. We have no belief in ourselves and are playing negative turd football, Belgium are totally average and will not go far

Any side time wasting 10 minutes in at 0-0 deserve to lose

18-06-2016 3:01pm

AdolfEngland wrote: »

Jesus. People aren't long turning on him.

I don't think he is 100% fit and given our lack of attacking in the first half they've been able to keep him and Long quiet.

Fair point but some games suit him and others don't. I'll gladly be proved wrong if he scores or assists

AdolfEngland · 18-06-2016 3:01pm

vidor wrote: »

Hendrick.

Is Dunphy still calling him Hendricks? Andy Townsend is calling him Kendrick!

Strong Life in Dublin · 18-06-2016 3:01pm

Peist2007 wrote: »

Lads this is the second ranked team in the world full of stars who are seriously smarting from their shock defeat to Italy in the first game. We were always going to face a backlash. And we are 0-0 at ht. Honestly wonder at what some of ye expect.

Ranking doesn't mean ****. Look at their last few result's

Bounty Hunter · 18-06-2016 3:01pm

biggest problem for me here is that the lads on the bench aren't really that great so when the legs start tiring in the second half we are either going to bring on inferior players or perhaps start to leave gaps. Hopefully one of them prove me wrong now as even though I don't expect it I wouldn't half mind Robbie or McGeady to roll back the years.

Ally Dick · 18-06-2016 3:01pm

BunkMoreland wrote: »

I think you've been drinking.

Not yet. I'll have a skinful later on though

Peist2007 · 18-06-2016 3:01pm

Ally Dick wrote: »

Expect an honest effort. Not getting it so far

What a stupid comment.

J Mysterio · 18-06-2016 3:01pm

Dunphy still sayings Hendricks.

Ye Gods.

sligeach · 18-06-2016 3:02pm

The shadow behind Randolph's goal in the first half is retreating. I hope it's a problem for Courtois in this half if it retreats quick enough.

Harry Palmr · 18-06-2016 3:02pm

Dries Mertens warming up at half time.

Scorpion Sting · 18-06-2016 3:02pm

A little less hoofball in the second half would be nice.

The Talking Bread · 18-06-2016 3:02pm

AdolfEngland wrote: »

Jesus. People aren't long turning on him.

I don't think he is 100% fit and given our lack of attacking in the first half they've been able to keep him and Long quiet.

Its ok to criticise a player no matter how brilliant he has been for us. Truth is, its not the sort of game Hoolahan will shine in and we need an impact player to pressure them

EDIT: CUE masterclass second half by WES!

Angron · 18-06-2016 3:03pm

And the first thing they do in the second half is hoof it forward, bloody hell.

Ally Dick · 18-06-2016 3:03pm

Every time we have the ball, we're panicking and giving it away

caviardreams · 18-06-2016 3:03pm

This looks better already tbh.

Green Fella · 18-06-2016 3:03pm

awec wrote: »

Ambition.

It's tournament football. Have a go or go home.

Agree

Look how NI approached Ukraine. Night and day

derm0j073 · 18-06-2016 3:03pm

AdolfEngland wrote: »

Tournaments like this and the Champions League should have the top ranked refs in the world.

This lad stinks up both competitions. He's dreadful.

Peist2007 · 18-06-2016 3:03pm

Green Fella wrote: »

Lets be honest the rankings are aload of balls. We have no belief in ourselves and are playing negative turd football, Belgium are totally average and will not go far

Any side time wasting 10 minutes in at 0-0 deserve to lose

I agree the rankings are a load of balls but there are no crap teams in the top 5. And you don't get to second from where Belgium were without having a very good team.