Republic of Ireland Team 2023/24 [old thread]

DM_7 · 13-06-2022 2:46pm

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glenjamin · 13-06-2022 3:39pm

Middlesbrough linked with a move for Troy Parrott. I think he'd fit in well as a number 10 at Boro, similar to the position he took up against Scotland.

johnnyryan89 · 13-06-2022 3:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119196931#Comment_119196931

Swansea, Middlesbrough, Preston and QPR linked with a loan move. Though Spurs are supposedly looking for a loan move that will see him play as the number 9 according to Alasdair Gold. Could see it being QPR but would love it to be Swansea for him and Obafemi to develop a partnership at club and international level.

Russell Martin took him to Swansea so you know he likes Parrott, but couldn't see it happening if Spurs want him to play as a number 9 next year and Swansea also have Piroe though he could get a big money move.

jacool · 13-06-2022 4:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119195161#Comment_119195161

Could you clarify which of these 25 was the "one good performance"? thanks

Republic of Ireland3 - 0Scotland

Republic of Ireland0 - 1Ukraine

Armenia1 - 0Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland1 - 0Lithuania

Republic of Ireland2 - 2Belgium

Luxembourg0 - 3Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland0 - 0Portugal

Republic of Ireland4 - 0Qatar

Azerbaijan0 - 3Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland1 - 1Serbia

Republic of Ireland1 - 1Azerbaijan

Portugal2 - 1Republic of Ireland

Hungary0 - 0Republic of Ireland

Andorra1 - 4Republic of Ireland

Qatar1 - 1Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland0 - 1Luxembourg

Serbia3 - 2Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland0 - 0Bulgaria

Wales1 - 0Republic of Ireland

England3 - 0Republic of Ireland

Finland1 - 0Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland0 - 0Wales

Slovakia0 - 0Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland0 - 1Finland

Bulgaria1 - 1Republic of Ireland

breezy1985 · 13-06-2022 4:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119197127#Comment_119197127

Losing to Portugal was possibly our best performance.

johnnyryan89 · 13-06-2022 5:23pm

https://twitter.com/McDonnellDan/status/1536380003734134786

Not good news for tomorrow.

athlone99 · 13-06-2022 6:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119197551#Comment_119197551

Id give Hogan a go. He looked up for it when he came on the other night. Id like us to stick with the same shape/tactics as Saturday

Brock Turnpike · 13-06-2022 6:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119197431#Comment_119197431

Hopefully this is Kenny playing possum, but you would have to believe he's out given he went off so early on Saturday.

PokeHerKing · 13-06-2022 6:38pm

That's really unfortunate. We're not far off half the first choice 11 being unavailable.

Would echo other comments, swap out the injured personel but keep the same system/shape as Scottish game.

johnnyryan89 · 13-06-2022 6:43pm

Yeah would give Hogan a run as he looked lively when he came on and probably had a legit goal denied.

Gonna be a tough game and Ukraine probably back to near full strength if not full strength for this game. Draw be a fantastic result and hope the other game ends in a draw also. September will be the two big games in deciding whether we finish second or not.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119197765#Comment_119197765

Can't see it being like Egan. Team are doing some training at stadium and looks like Obafemi isn't involved. Ogbene is doing his own bits.

Given his injury history they likely play it safe with Obafemi. Would be our luck he'd end up with a long term injury ruining the start of his season.

Brock Turnpike · 13-06-2022 6:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119197780#Comment_119197780

More than half.

We are actually missing:

Bazunu

Coleman

Doherty

Duffy

Egan

Omobamidele

Idah

Obafemi

All of whom you could argue are first XI

Fandymo · 13-06-2022 7:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119196804#Comment_119196804

Less than 3 years ago we were a solitary goal vs Denmark away from taking their automatic place in the Euros. I think Bazunu is a better goalie than Randolph was. Collins looks to have a great future ahead of him, if he were English he’d be a lot more hyped. Cullen is better than Whelan. Obafemi already looks better than McGoldrick who was nowhere near international level at that age.

The rest of the team from that qualifying tournament is still playing for Ireland. The Swiss squad is still pretty much the same as it was then, and we were only 4 point off them before the upgrades mentioned above.

We were constantly told that McCarthy was restricting the players, now most of the same players are still playing for Kenny and we suddenly don’t have the players.

Ferris_Bueller · 13-06-2022 8:02pm

Was listening to Off The Ball this morning, might have been a replay from one of their shows over the weekend, Shane Keegan made an interesting point regarding xG and said that the xG was actually much closer in the game vs Scotland than it was in the other two games. Yet in all 3 of them we had the higher 'expected goals' which indicates we created the better chances.

Now I'm not a big lover of some of these stats as I feel they oversimplify what you see with your own two eyes, to my mind there is no doubt we deserved to lose to Ukraine and deserved to beat Scotland, but it is interesting to note how by the goal going in how it changes your entire perpection of the match. I think Kenny even referenced it after the Scotland game that in his opinion we didn't necessarily play way, way better than some other games, just the difference was the goals flew in this time.

trashcan · 13-06-2022 9:15pm

I’d play Ogbene if Obafemi isn’t fit.(and if Ogbene is, obviously.) I think this is a game that could suit him. He is a great out ball if we’re under pressure and is capable of causing problems. To be honest I’m surprised at the amount of criticism he’s been getting since the Armenia and Ukraine games.

Dont see us winning here, but a draw would be a decent result. Cullen, Molumby and Knight should all start in the middle, to try and stop Ukraine play8ng through us.

Brock Turnpike · 14-06-2022 10:28am

Confirmed in squad submission to UEFA:

Obafemi out

Festy on the bench

Jimmy Dunne misses out on squad

Gusser09 · 14-06-2022 10:34am

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0613/1304633-former-ireland-international-noel-campbell-dies/

Sad news. Wasn't old enough to see him play but seemed like good player. Have to admire a guy back then taking his chance in Germany.

johnnyryan89 · 14-06-2022 10:44am

It's Manning's birthday today, and he actually made a squad.

https://tenor.com/rnS7.gif

LuckyLloyd · 14-06-2022 11:04am

I think we can get a result today. Not getting beat would be a huge step forward. Need to become more consistent and be able to get results in these scenarios. Loads of confidence from Saturday, very hopeful we get something from it.

Xander10 · 14-06-2022 12:21pm

Vincent Kompany appointed manager of Burnley. I wonder might he sign Josh Cullen? Would be a good move for him.

BonnieSituation · 14-06-2022 12:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200632#Comment_119200632

I was so confused there.

You mean Burnley not Anderlecht!

Xander10 · 14-06-2022 12:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200684#Comment_119200684

oops! fixed now.

BonnieSituation · 14-06-2022 12:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200706#Comment_119200706

Aye! I was thinking, "That's an odd lateral move to be that big a deal to post about"

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

johnnyryan89 · 14-06-2022 1:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200632#Comment_119200632

It's a position they need filled long term but it's gonna depend on the funds they have. Can't see Kompany taking the Burnley job though if there isn't money to spend on some players. His contacts with Man City might get them a couple of players but that squad needs rebuilding.

Cullen was a key player for him and how his Anderlecht team played so could see him making a move for Cullen. Still think West Ham will bring him in to replace Noble and chances are he'll follow the money.

Gusser09 · 14-06-2022 1:14pm

You'd prefer that if Anderlecth could afford to keep Cullen that he stay put. We don't need another player in the championship and I think having him playing on the continent is much better for us. Unless he were to move to the PL with a chance of decent game time I'd fear for him over the next few years. He could stagnate big time.

Francie Barrett · 14-06-2022 2:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200632#Comment_119200632

I can't see Burnley having the money to sign Cullen. They've already had a half dozen senior team players walk out after their contracts have expired. There could easily be another 3-4 players sold to cover their debt. Realistically Burnley will probably need to bring in about 10 players to give them the sort of squad depth that's required for the Championship. When you need so many bodies can they really justify the £5m or so you'd imagine it would take to bring Cullen in?

On the bright side, three of Burnley's senior central defenders have already left (and Collins may still yet leave). It's quite possible Kevin Long will be their only senior defender. Good chance he'll be playing a lot of games this coming season.

Francie Barrett · 14-06-2022 2:14pm

Ronan Curtis being linked away from Portsmouth with Hibs being touted as a possible destination.

Would be a disappointing sideways move if it happened, considering the Championship interest he had last year.

johnnyryan89 · 14-06-2022 2:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119201288#Comment_119201288

Can't see him moving anywhere this season. His partner is from Portsmouth and is due a baby in September. During the season they had two miscarriages so can see him being happy to stay at Portsmouth for a bit.

johnnyryan89 · 14-06-2022 3:56pm

https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/1536717381275467777

Ferguson gets a start, and midfield trio of Coventry, Kilkenny, and Smallbone.

Xander10 · 14-06-2022 4:52pm

silly challenge, penalty Italy 1-0

Did you smash it · 14-06-2022 4:52pm

Stupid defending, pen conceded by mcguinness, 1-0 Italy

TheCitizen · 14-06-2022 4:53pm

These lads are too slow and ponderous in their build up. Nothing to lose here, just have a go at them.

TheCitizen · 14-06-2022 5:00pm

Bit better there. I think when they put the pressure on that Italy look like they could be got at.

Mervyn Skidmore · 14-06-2022 5:09pm

A playoff it is for the u21. Poor goalkeeping for the second goal. Mistakes leading to both goals.

Dr. Bre · 14-06-2022 5:11pm

Armenia leading Scotland early on

Xander10 · 14-06-2022 5:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119202324#Comment_119202324

1-1 now

Brock Turnpike · 14-06-2022 5:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119202236#Comment_119202236

I think this is Crawford all over. He seems to send the team out not to lose rather than to win. Every game.

They had a free hit to go and take on Italy and he sends them out to time waste in the first half.

athlone99 · 14-06-2022 5:25pm

For those who wanted Smallbone called up to the senior squad, he has been largely anonomyous for the 21s despite one or 2 nice touches. Clearly not ready for the step up yet.

The White Feather · 14-06-2022 5:37pm

Jeez that defending was so bad. Brain dead stuff and gifts them a goal

athlone99 · 14-06-2022 5:42pm

Maher and McGuinness have been so good last few games. McGuinness has to take the blame on the 3rd, just has to get rid 40 secs into the 2nd half.

On the otherhand all 3 goals were avoidable so at least can take some positives from that.

johnnyryan89 · 14-06-2022 5:50pm

https://twitter.com/KevindeHiggins/status/1536728244132659201

Shows you the strength of Italy at this level.

Andrew00 · 14-06-2022 5:50pm

Erin Cashin is rubbish

martingriff · 14-06-2022 5:52pm

Whatever chance Armenia had against scotland went down the swanny with that stupid player. Right in front of the ref

johnnyryan89 · 14-06-2022 5:58pm

Also the player that threw a water bottle at the linesman in the other game against Scotland.

Patrick2010 · 14-06-2022 6:09pm

Realistically Ukraine should be far too strong for us tonight. Even with a full squad we'd struggle but with the injuries we can't expect too much

Gusser09 · 14-06-2022 6:12pm

Poor enough tbh. Eiri Cashin poor. And some have him ahead of McGuinness for a call up. LOL.

martingriff · 14-06-2022 6:13pm

Oh was he any closer and the ref would have got the head too so had no choice

Brock Turnpike · 14-06-2022 6:26pm

Scott Hogan in for Obafemi

Lenihan and O'Shea in for Duffy and Egan

Rest of the lineup is the same as Saturday

Brock Turnpike · 14-06-2022 6:28pm

Very strong Ukraine side. Could be a long, long night.

Francie Barrett · 14-06-2022 6:37pm

We were played off the park by Italy, but it's no disgrace as the gulf in class between the two teams was clearly massive.

johnnyryan89 · 14-06-2022 6:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119202689#Comment_119202689

At first look that's 8 of the 11 that started the play offs, only the GK, LW, and CF that didn't start on the play offs.

Republic of Ireland Team 2023/24 [old thread]

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