Republic of Ireland Team 2023/24 [old thread]

There is obviously some ability there. You don't get offered contracts with clubs like these by just having a good agent.

Unfortunately not everyone has the mentality to succeed at a high level. Hopefully the lad can use this to kick start his career.

Was on trial with some second tier Dutch team earlier this summer and was some links to teams in French second tier. Think it's good he's looking outside the UK instead of trying to make it work in League One or League Two after the loan spells he had in League One.

Conor Noß is currently on trial with newly promoted Austrian Bundesliga side FC Blau-Weiß Linz. Was also on loan with another team from the second tier in Austria. Still has one year left on his contract with Mönchengladbach.

Anyone remember Crystal Palace had a young Irish full back a couple of years ago that people were raving about? Can't remember his name or what happened to him.

Yes that's him thanks. Still only 19 but could do with playing some senior football.

Yeah the lad is an absolute unit and that's something we haven't had for awhile in midfield. Think himself, Hodge, and Moran will make a good midfield trio for the U21s next season.

Aberdeen would be an alright move but hopefully they include the option of recalling him. The only appealling thing about a non old firm Scottish team would be the fact they'll have European football and if they get dumped out of Europe but he's impressing could get him a better loan come January if needed. Which could easily happen as Scottish teams in Europe are poor.

Denise O'Sullivan starts for Ireland, but injury has ruled Sam Kerr out for Australia.

ITV are showing it too

Why isn't there a separate thread for the women's team?

Main thing is gonna be to avoid defeat in the first two games and go for it against Nigeria in the final game.

McCabe and Ruso having a few tussles. Think McCabe will need to watch the challenges a bit in the second half cause last thing we need is her getting two yellows before we play Nigeria.

Last time I checked this was the Republic of Ireland thread and the Republic of Ireland are playing a match today.

Matt Doherty officially a Wolves player again. Supposedly signed a three year deal too.

He has done exceptionally well getting a 3 year deal. He probably doesnt make my first choice 11 for Ireland which says a lot.

I enjoy both just as much as each other.

But they should have separate threads.

I don't see the logic. Should we combine the Everton and Man City team threads because there's not enough posters in each?

Most people come to this thread for news or discussion about the Irish men's team(s) and players. I'd say plenty of those wouldn't be interested in the women's team and maybe plenty of fans of the women's team may not be interested in the men's team. They're very different topics and just because a few people might be interested in both doesn't mean they ought to be in the same thread.

There should be two different threads labelled Men's and Women's.

Lads that would be in match day squads regularly would be Nathan Collins, Josh Cullen, Michael Obafemi, Evan Ferguson, Seamus Coleman, Chiedozie Ogbene, John Egan, Matt Doherty, Joe Hodge.

Didn't include Kelleher and Travers as they're sub keepers. Hopefully they get moves this season but doubtful on Kelleher leaving unless they get a good offer for him. Joe Hodge I think could be kept around the Wolves squad again this season with Neves and Moutinho now gone. Not sure if I'm forgetting anyone else that might be squad regulars.

Of that lot I'd say Cullen and Egan are the bankers to be starting for their clubs come opening weekend.

Ferguson I said towards the end of last season will likely overtake Welbeck for the starting role but either could start the opening game. Could do similar as last season and rotate them each game but do think Ferguson will cement his place as first choice this season. They did buy João Pedro but he can play anywhere in the front four and his goal scoring record with Watford wasn't great.

Hard to say how Collins and O'Shea will fare this season when it comes to starts. Both players could be eased into the starting XI but should get plenty of minutes.

Similar with Ogbene. Think he's got attributes which will suit Luton well next season but think he'll start the season as an impact sub.

Matt Doherty I'd say has been brought back to Wolves as a back up player that can cover RB and LB. Wolves could be a basket case next season and find themselves relegated. Doherty might find himself in the starting XI during the season but wouldn't be expecting much from him if Wolves are playing with a back four.

Obviously Coleman and Obafemi are injured. Not sure when Coleman will be back but think Dyche would still like Coleman to start more often than not given his experience and Everton likely to be fighting relegation again. Obafemi I fear will see himself as a sub mostly for Burnley and wouldn't be surprised if they offloaded him next summer or the year after.

Yep. Needs to get out as Bournemouth are adding Radu.

Just after McCabe's goal v Canada direct form a corner. I thought of a Steve Staunton goal was it against Lithuania? They were in a purpley/violet type jersey.

The gas thing is that it was not the first time Staunton did it same year 1993 against NI

U21s will be playing their next games in Cork. Hopefully the pitch is in good nick for them this time.

That's good Hull are still interested in him... after getting injured almost immediately after his loan started, and missing the rest of the season, I was kind of expecting them to just move on.

Surprised that Cannon is not attracting the attention of other clubs, and to be honest thought he might get a chance at Everton. I guess Gareth won't be calling him just yet.