Ireland v Switz (scores, everything)

Draupnir

2-0 Ireland tonight by the way. Im hugely confident going into this game.

We are a good team playing badly up to this point. Professionals with a point to prove and revenge on their mind all across the park for us. I fancy Ireland strongly.

mike65

I should'nt intrude on private grief (!) but my prediction is for the Swiss to win by one goal.

Mike.

RedorDead

Draupnir wrote:

Brian Kerrs been manager since May 2002 has he?

Which would mean he managed us through the Saipan debacle at the 2002 WC??? Think man - think! :rolleyes:

He was appointed early 2003, probably in February or March.

What odds is Ian Harte first Irish scorer tonight? Surely worth a flutter.

Villain

Kerr took over in January 2003 AFAIK.

Pigman II

Draupnir wrote:

Brian Kerrs been manager since May 2002 has he?

Yes, you're correct. I meant to type 2.5 years which is still enough time in the job imho to make my point valid.

The Insider

I go for a 2-1 win to Ireland with Robbie getting the first, he owe's Brian one but then again I am always optismistic when it comes to Ireland.

C'mon you boys in Green!!

AARRRGH

Draupnir wrote:

2-0 Ireland tonight by the way. Im hugely confident going into this game.

We are a good team playing badly up to this point. Professionals with a point to prove and revenge on their mind all across the park for us. I fancy Ireland strongly.

Have you seen the Swiss play? They are a lot better than us!

RedorDead

Pigman II wrote:

Yes, you're correct. I meant to type 2.5 years which is still enough time in the job imho to make my point valid.

No hes not - see 5 posts up.

Pigman II

RedorDead wrote:

No hes not - see 5 posts up.

The guy was being sarcastic as far as I can tell. Anyone would know Kerr wasn't in charge in May02. Man I didn't think a typo would cause this much discussion! Just to clarify, I know, you know, Draupnir knows, we all know Kerr was appointed in Jan 03 and his first match was against Scotland in Feb of that year. Phew!

Draupnir

course I was being sarcastic!! shame on some of you people.

fair play to Pigman for noticing.

anyway, I saw the swiss on Saturday against france and they looked good, but feck it lads, I fancy Ireland to win. I just have a feeling in my waters.

Big Nelly

Draupnir wrote:

I just have a feeling in my waters.

Want to get that checked out man!! could be serious!

Anyway I am off home to set the video up and get the cans in....then back at 10.30 tonite to sit and watch full coverage of the game!! hope we win but everyone else will know about 3 hours before I finish watching the game.....god its f**king hard been a fan!!! mobile turned off at 7!!

Kingp35

BaZmO* wrote:

He said that O'Shea should be picked ahead of Harte because of Harte's lack of pace, something we're already lacking. And as a result, our defence sits too deep isolating are midfield. Which is a fair point imo.

B.

This is a very good point and the more I think about it I feel that O' Brien should start. I know I originally said Dunne but I feel that O' Brien will add that bit more pace to the team. Dunne and Cunningham look very shaky when they play together and imo I think it is because Dunne doesnt listen to Cunningham as well as O' Brien does. Cunningham is an excellent organiser of the defence and he marshels O' Brien very well and thats why they make a good partnership. I dont think Dunne listens as well and this is why they are shaky. Anyone agree?

eirebhoy

dublindude wrote:

Have you seen the Swiss play? They are a lot better than us!

On recent form yes but overall in this campaign you couldn't split us.

Roddy23

Gonna go with a one nil-er to Ireland tonight.
Gonna let the heart rule this one.....
John O'Shea to score, nah Ian Harte is gonna come back from the brink and score a stunning free kick should he play, and we are gonna name a street after him..

evilhomer

Kingp35 wrote:

This is a very good point and the more I think about it I feel that O' Brien should start. I know I originally said Dunne but I feel that O' Brien will add that bit more pace to the team. Dunne and O' Brien look very shaky when they play together and imo I think it is because Dunne doesnt listen to Cunningham as well as O' Brien does. Cunningham is an excellent organiser of the defence and he marshels O' Brien very well and thats why they make a good partnership. I dont think Dunne listens as well and this is why they are shaky. Anyone agree?

I agree completely, but at the minute I am a bit concerned about Cunninghams form, He doesn't look confident keeps letting the ball bounce, etc..
I believe O'Brien and Cunningham should start, but Cunningham has to hold a high line and trust O'Briens pace if a ball goes over the top.
I believe he has being pulling the defence deep lately and we can't afford that.

Personally I think that if our players play as a team and with a bit of passion and pride, we should beat the Swiss. They seem over confident coming into the game which could be their downfall.

Please, please.

Gwan Ireland.

randomfella

Too tight to call. I'd love to say Ireland but i just can't. I really can't see a lose . It'll be a draw or win, that much i'm certain of. :rolleyes:

But i know it'll take something special to beat the swiss (lets not forget how good they are).

I think most people agree that this match has Kerr's job on the line. If we win he stays, if we lose hes gone.

gimmick

O Shea and Holland to start in midfield

Guy:Incognito

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Given

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---Carr----Dunne

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Cunningham

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Harte
---Reid----O'shea---Holland----Kilbane

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Morrison

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Keane

Whats with the no Finnan?

Looks like itll be another case of everyone to drop around the box and hope Harte sticks in a free.

Pacifico

O'Shea! ffs

Guy:Incognito

surely Finnan could have done a better job in the middle than o'shea, who has been nothing short of terrible for ages.

Pacifico

Yeah definitely. Glad to see Harte back in though

Johnny_the_fox

I have a terry phelan that ireland will win 2-1.

CrowdedHouse

Stekelly wrote:

surely Finnan could have done a better job in the middle than o'shea, who has been nothing short of terrible for ages.

...and O'Brien at CB instead of Dunne

Dark days indeed.........

Guy:Incognito

Johnny_the_fox wrote:

I have a terry phelan that ireland will win 2-1.

With Josh to score 2 and save a last minute penalty after Given is sent off? Cos thats what itll take to rescues anything from this campaig for him.

scojones

Come On Ireland!!!!!

Bard

For once I honestly don't care how we win - as long as we do. I don't care if the game is a carbon copy of Saturday's farce in Nicosia. A win for Ireland being the result is all that matters.

sharkman

Can someone post the team , or has it been announced yet ?

Pacifico

Its on page 6

Ruu_Old

Score early, get the crowd going and keep up the pace dont give a shiet how we win

sharkman

Pacifico wrote:

Its on page 6

??????

Pacifico

Of this thread! Here's a link:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=3474871&postcount=119

Bard

Yesterday morning I got an email telling me I'd won a prize in the Carlsberg Moments competition. I remained dubious... for about half an hour ... until the postman showed up with the prize... a Carlsberg carrier bag, silly hat with fake green and white hair, Carlsberg football - and best of all - the new "high-tech" X-static Ireland shirt (with the silver sewn into the fabric).

I'll take this as an omen that we'll win tonight.

Hell, I'll take anything as an omen that we'll win tonight.

*wanders off to paint the dog green*

Bard

REPUBLIC OF IRLEAND (v Switzerland):

Shay Given, Stephen Carr, Richard Dunne, Kenny Cunningham, Ian Harte, Andy Reid, John O'Shea, Matt Holland, Kevin Kilbane, Clinton Morrison, Robbie Keane.

[Jackass]

A bit shocked tbh...Kerrs tactics bemuse again...bizzare is all I can say...I hope Im wrong...but with that team...I think we'll do well to draw.
I hope Ill be eating my words..........

zAbbo

Cmon Ireland.

Ruu_Old

feck it,sounds like Ian Harte had a sitter!

Bard

Is it just me or does Andy Reid look a bit like Andy Serkis (the actor who played Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies)...?

mewso

It's just you

mewso

Good pressure at the mo. Peno surely?

Bard

Jesus, whatever about that first incident with Robbie Keane - that should definitely have been a penalty for that foul on Morrisson just there!!!

mewso

Hartey is actually playing ok. Gives me hope.

Bard

Frei nearly knocks in a header... Irish defense found wanting. Sheeite...!

Morrisson, Reid and Carr seem to be the main playmakers for Ireland so far from what I've seen...

Ian Harte - while looking a bit out of practise, is playing pretty well, yes.

Robbie Keane needs to see more of the ball.

Ruu_Old

Big let off, yer man number 9 for swiss should have nailed that one!

mewso

A shock goal in Paris - France 1 up.

Bard

Zidane has scored in Paris, putting France 1 - 0 up against Cyprus.

(hardly a "shock" goal, musician )

To be expected I guess...

Bard

Sylvain Wiltord makes it 2 - 0 to France.

That were quick

Bard

Michael Owen scores.

England 1 - Poland 0

NeVeR

whats Kilbane up to ??? take him off..

mewso

Reidy on the left would probably result in much better delivery. Kilbane is all heart with no end product.

d22ontour

NeVeR wrote:

whats Kilbane up to ??? take him off..

You mean he is already on the pitch. :eek:

And take o shea off as well because i don't think it helps our cause much if 2 of our midfield players are doing feck all. :mad: