Republic of Ireland Team Talk/News/Rumours 2020/2021 - see Mod Note in OP [18/11/20]

pjohnson

I wonder if Jose had planned on a back 3 (Reguilon would be a fine LWB) but then discovered he didnt have 3 CB's good enough to play?

Then theres the fact that Doherty's poor performances meant he didnt even start when Jose DID deploy wing backs instead favouring Aurier/Sissoko.

johnnyryan89

Francie Barrett wrote: »

One player who is creeping his way into contention who no one talks about is Jack Taylor at Peterborough. He's only 22 and scored a cracker last night in their 3-0 win that puts Peterborough top.

https://twitter.com/E_Sure91/status/1364323879607545858

dr.kenneth noisewater

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/feb/24/aston-villa-appalled-by-racist-abuse-of-teenager-tyreik-wright-on-instagram

Francie Barrett

No Byrne on the APOEL squad, still injured?

wadacrack

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/feb/24/aston-villa-appalled-by-racist-abuse-of-teenager-tyreik-wright-on-instagram

Terrible to see and right to highlight it. The English media dont mention James McClean abuse in the article which seems very relevant as they are both Irish. Sectarian abuse should be highlighted also.

yourdeadwright

Would I be right in saying Ireland last world cup 2022 Group qualifying game is November 2021 & the tournament is over a year after that in December 2022 ?

LuckyLloyd

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Would I be right in saying Ireland last world cup 2022 Group qualifying game is November 2021 & the tournament is over a year after that in December 2022 ?

yes

The_Kew_Tour

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Would I be right in saying Ireland last world cup 2022 Group qualifying game is November 2021 & the tournament is over a year after that in December 2022 ?

It sure is,

Don’t worry that Klopp rumour makes no sense either ;)

yourdeadwright

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

It sure is,

Don’t worry that Klopp rumour makes no sense either ;)

Its a bit mad is it not to have the tournament over a year later ?
Team squads will be very different to the ones that qualify

PTH2009

Lennon gone as Celtic manager, can see him getting the Ireland job if Kenny is sacked/resigned

LuckyLloyd

PTH2009 wrote: »

Lennon gone as Celtic manager, can see him getting the Ireland job if Kenny is sacked/resigned

He'd be a realistic option alright.

yourdeadwright

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

He'd be a realistic option alright.

Please no

The_Kew_Tour

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Its a bit mad is it not to have the tournament over a year later ?
Team squads will be very different to the ones that qualify

No I totally agree with you there. It’s stupid. Money talks though.

Oh and 6500 people lives have been lost was report in Guardian last few says I see

~Rebel~

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Please no

It's when the viable realistic alternatives get mentioned that I get ever more willing to give Kenny time!

Dr. Bre

Doherty assisted the spurs goal

pgj2015

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Doherty assisted the spurs goal

Delighted for him. he is a very good player, some awful tripe posted about him on here the last while. He is every bit as good as Coleman.

Francie Barrett

Goal Swansea! Hourihane provided the assist via a pinpoint inswinging corner into the six yard box that was headed home.

Ferris_Bueller

This is maybe a harsh thing to say about Doherty, but it always seems like there is something about him like he doesn't care. You would rarely see him bursting his b*lls to get back and make a tackle or to track a man, it's hard to pinpoint what I mean exactly, but quite the opposite to Coleman in that sense.

I'd be starting Coleman as he is our captain and a leader and a better defender too - not as expert on Serbian football but won't they have guys like Kolarov, Kostic and Tadic drifting around that side of the pitch? It could be a backs to the wall job for large parts of the game.

Francie Barrett

The problem for Doherty is that he is just completely exposed playing in Mourinho's system. Mourinho sets his teams up very defensive which requires defenders that are able to defend. Doherty's not the greatest defender, so naturally he's not going to play well in a team that spends most of its time defending. It's a bit surprising that Spurs did not do their homework better when signing him, he's clearly incongruent with the type of player that Mourinho requires.

Francie Barrett

sugarman wrote: »

Shane Long scores for Bournemouth!

2 in last 2 games. Hopefully he keeps it up over the next 4 weeks.

Simple header from a short cross after Bournemouth countered. Won't get too many easier than that, but they all count.

ScummyMan

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Simple header from a short cross after Bournemouth countered. Won't get too many easier than that, but they all count.

Yes, have to be there to score them though.

He is definitely the form striker for us atm, and I would have him starting next month if Didzy isn't coming back.

Francie Barrett

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Goal Swansea! Hourihane provided the assist via a pinpoint inswinging corner into the six yard box that was headed home.

Hourihane has a fantastic left foot, Brady has a fantastic left foot (perhaps he has not shown it as of late for Ireland). While both are solid players, but you only need one of them to take the corner or a free kick, and I am not sure the midfield can accommodate two players who are just too similar.

~Rebel~

ScummyMan wrote: »

Yes, have to be there to score them though.

He is definitely the form striker for us atm, and I would have him starting next month if Didzy isn't coming back.

Same, even just aside from form he's about the only one we have that can act as a bit of a focal point and physical presence. Idah's just not playing enough football, and though he's done alright at times, he's still a bit inexperienced/lightweight for such an important position.

I'm being a bit unfair to James Collins there, who can do a job in fairness, but I'd probably prefer Long if he's got any bit of form.

Francie Barrett

~Rebel~ wrote: »

I'm being a bit unfair to James Collins there, who can do a job in fairness, but I'd probably prefer Long if he's got any bit of form.

Collins won't even make the squad for the March internationals. My guess is Kenny would have Long, Connolly and Robinson over him.

pgj2015

sugarman wrote: »

His first goal for them was similar, ball squared across the goal line and chested it in.

Its not really important how hes scoring them though, the confidence boost of playing and scoring regularly is what a player like him needs ...and what we need going into the games next month.

He had a good chance in the game at the weekend, hit it at the keeper but looks like his pace is still there and he it was good to see him get into the position to score.

~Rebel~

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Collins won't even make the squad for the March internationals. My guess is Kenny would have Long, Connolly and Robinson over him.

I mean, I'd expect those 3 to be our starters. Long central, Connolly left, Robinson right. Still need a few more forwards for the squad, with a few of Mcguire, Collins, Horgan, O'Dowda, and Idah to be in there as options.

Personally I'd have Collins nailed on in the squad as I think the only real viable alternative to Long in that central spot, given Idah's lack of gametime. Kenny will likely have Idah regardless alright, so Collins may miss out, despite playing and scoring a lot more in the championship than Idah. Room for both potentially though.

Mr.Nice Guy

Mick McCarthy flying atm. He's taken Cardiff from a 6-game losing run to a 6-game winning run. They were 15th when he took over, and now they're in the play-off places.

Brock Turnpike

sugarman wrote: »

Championship is Mick's bread and butter. 6 game winning run / 8 unbeaten is fairly impressive but I feel the media outlets are getting a tad carried away ... Championship is such a hectic league with so many games to play, if they lose their next 3 games they could be right back in 15th ..and it wasn't too long ago Bournemouth were contenders for automatic promotion but now find themselves outside of the playoff spots in 7th after a run of poor results.

I agree with this to a point but would also suggest Cardiff were seriously underperforming this season given the squad they have. Fully expect them to be in the playoff mix.

Pawwed Rig

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

I agree with this to a point but would also suggest Cardiff were seriously underperforming this season given the squad they have. Fully expect them to be in the playoff mix.

Which shows the importance of having a good manager

yourdeadwright

Firstly all condolences to Allison and his family,

Kelleher will now probably get a run of games at Liverpool, it'll be interesting to see how he does

Pawwed Rig

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Firstly all condolences to Allison and his family,

Kelleher will now probably get a run of games at Liverpool, it'll be interesting to see how he does

Allison's father died.


No reason for Allison to miss more than a game or 2. He cannot travel to Brazil for a funeral anyway so I can't see why he would need to miss any games. I know my work gives 3 days off for the death of a parent, don't see why footballers would be any different.

The_Kew_Tour

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/anthony-barry-appointed-to-ireland-assistant-coach-role

Anthony Barry appointed to Ireland assistant coach role
The Football Association of Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Barry as assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland senior men's team.
26th Feb 2021
The current Chelsea first-team coach joins Stephen Kenny's coaching staff ahead of the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in March.

Anthony will remain in his existing role at Chelsea and link up with the Ireland squad in the international windows.

"I'm delighted to join the Republic of Ireland coaching staff ahead of the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup campaign," said Anthony Barry.

"The opportunity to work in international football is something I'm thoroughly looking forward to and I'm looking forward to working with manager Stephen Kenny, his staff and the squad. I'd also like to thank Chelsea for helping facilitate this opportunity."

"I'd like to welcome Anthony to the Republic of Ireland team, he is an innovative coach with an energetic style and is someone I have been aware of for a few years now," said Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny.

"The skillset Anthony brings will complement the existing coaching team and I look forward to him joining up in March ahead of the World Cup qualifiers."

"I am really pleased that we have confirmed Anthony in this key role as Stephen continues his preparation for the start of the World Cup qualification process and what is a hugely exciting year ahead for the senior men’s team," said FAI Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Hill.

"I would like to welcome Anthony to the FAI and wish him all the very best in his new role with us.”

Anthony enjoyed a lengthy career as a midfielder in the Football League which saw him make over 270 appearances in a 13-year spell.

His coaching career began at Accrington Stanley before moving to Wigan. Paul Cook brought him into the Latics as a first-team coach where they secured the League One title in the 2017/18 season. Following this success, Frank Lampard named Anthony as a first-team coach at Chelsea at the start of the 2020/21 season and has remained an integral member of the first-team coaching staff under Thomas Tuchel.

ACitizenErased

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/anthony-barry-appointed-to-ireland-assistant-coach-role

That seems like a massive coup? What an appointment

henke

Who knows with his role at Chelsea maybe he could get in Conor Gallagher's ear too.

SomethingElse

He might get a shot at the top job sooner rather than later.

Collie D

SomethingElse wrote: »

He might get a shot at the top job sooner rather than later.

Which one?

johnnyryan89

Collie D wrote: »

Which one?

Ireland I'd assume.

Edit.
Seems Barry is highly rated at Chelsea. Credited with their improvement in set pieces, both defensively and attacking. Was a part of Paul Cooks backroom staff at Wigan. We've definitely upgraded in the coaching department with the appointment of Barry.

TheCitizen

ACitizenErased wrote: »

That seems like a massive coup? What an appointment

Looks like an interesting appointment.

The_Kew_Tour

Looks a great appointment. Just the boost we need, as we badly need all help we can get.

TheCitizen

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Looks a great appointment. Just the boost we need, as we badly need all help we can get.

We’re hardly desperate.

Should’ve been at the Euro’s bar an open goal miss. Plenty of room for improvement of course.

kowloonkev

TheCitizen wrote: »

We’re hardly desperate.

Should’ve been at the Euro’s bar an open goal miss. Plenty of room for improvement of course.

There are 24 teams in the Euros. It's almost harder not to qualify, but fair play we managed to do it.

If you think the Ireland national team is not in a desperate state then you mustn't have been watching the team very long.

SomethingElse

kowloonkev wrote: »

There are 24 teams in the Euros. It's almost harder not to qualify, but fair play we managed to do it.

If you think the Ireland national team is not in a desperate state then you mustn't have been watching the team very long.

To qualify we had to finish ahead of one of Denmark or Switzerland. I don't think I would say it was harder not to qualify from that group.

We had a second chance against a weakened Slovakia team which we made an absolute balls of.

The_Kew_Tour

Going by Chelsea fans it seems a great appointment anyway.

We start our campaign in months time and needed this to be sorted.

Good start is required

pjohnson

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Going by Chelsea fans it seems a great appointment anyway.

We start our campaign in months time and needed this to be sorted.

Good start is required

I'd settle for a single goal at this point.

The_Kew_Tour

pjohnson wrote: »

I'd settle for a single goal at this point.

True:pac:

Zico !

Interesting appointment _any rumours of a game against Oman in the pipeline

The_Kew_Tour

Zico ! wrote: »

Interesting appointment _any rumours of a game against Oman in the pipeline

Qatar instead.

kowloonkev

Connolly and O'Shea both start in the 3pm game. Long unused so far in the early game in the championship.

kowloonkev

sugarman wrote: »

Came on with 10 mins to go just as you posted.

Good to see O'Shea and Connolly start, much needed.

Yes I think this game is a good opportunity for Connolly to bag a goal or two. West Brom have to win and might be an open enough game.

Francie Barrett

Goal for Ipswich, Alan Judge scores a lovely free kick.