Republic of Ireland Team 2023/24 [old thread]

Lol Luca Connell couldn't cut it in the so called pub league, what are you talkin about? Sorry if the truth hurts, he's rubbish!

Very long list of young players who Celtic improved and sold on for profit, avenue is there if the player is good enough.

Where are you getting the idea that Veta wants out, the report simply says there was a bid received which was turned down, you turned that into a "turning his back on Celtic"

Your knowledge of all grades of soccer and monitoring of Irish players is unparalleled and I admire it greatly but you shouldn't allow your apathy to Celtic to cloud your judgement.

Definitely the one midfielder most likely to break the lines with a pass. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in League One though next season if Sheffield Wednesday were his only option this summer.

I don't think Vata is holding out for more money at Celtic. From multiple reports including those quoted above he wants to be playing first team football, to which he's been told won't be happening at Celtic this season.

Connell on the other did waste several seasons at Celtic. He went from being one of the best prospects in the Championship when he broke through with Bolton, to playing reserve football with Celtic which lead to a loan move way down the Scottish pyramid, to then being released signing for Barnsley and getting in the L1 PFA Team of the Year in his first season.

Not a good first half for Bazunu as Southampton are 3-0 down at half time. Was poor for the third goal they conceded just before half time after conceding the first two in the 1st and 8th minute. Only positive in this game for us is Smallbone is back in the starting XI.

Other early kick offs sees Knight and Sykes starting for Bristol who are 1-0 down to Swansea at half time. Egan starting with Sheffield South United 2-1 up against Everton. Worryingly went down injured and didn't look comfortable playing on.

Both McNamara and Emaku are on the bench for Millwall who are losing 1-0 to Birmingham.

Maybe it's fitness, but Smallbone has had a howler of a game.

John Egan could be an injury worry. Sub off on the 68th and was down injured in the first half.

Biggest plus from the 3pm kick offs is likely Aaron Connolly starts for Hull. Was only getting 30mins off the bench because of his fitness so good to see him starting. Hopefully comes through the game with no issues and adds to his tally of 3 in the opening 4 games.

Azaz with his first of the season.

Could say the same about Russell Martin. That he's brought his team's inability in how to defend with him from Swansea. 143 goals conceded in his two seasons at Swansea.

Ben Mee is fit again so was always likely to come back in. Started 37 of their 38 league games last season. They'll switch back to three at the back after the international break as they play Newcastle away. Collins will likely come back in at RCB alongside Pinnock and Mee for that game.

Nathan Collins showing why he should have started with passes like that for the assist for Brentford's equaliser.

Will Keane also on the score sheet bagging himself two goals before going into the international break.

Balls.ie seem to be starting to question Bazunu now too.

Oooh....sweet!

The FAI were just too chickensh1t to say the real reason they sacked Pauw was they didn't like the stink from the Houston Dash allegations and once a few players made clear they weren't happy with her it was a handy excuse for them.

Of course the FAI could have cleared all this up by doing a press conference interview but same circus different clowns with the FAI

False equivalency. Pauw's exit was politics, not fooball. If it had been results based she would been told to name her own terms. But the players wanted her out.

Cracking finish from Evan

Hat trick

Might have to wait and see if it's given. Can see the dubious goal committee getting involved with that one.

Goal confirmed for his first hat trick. Now bring on the fourth.

Given the transfer window - Ferguson will be the first Irish 100 million pound player - can see Spurs or Chelsea or Liverpool coming in at the winter window.

Agreed, it is not just that Ferguson got the hatrick it was the manner of it. And he will only improve all round player. Sensible head on him. Personally i think he should be Irish Captain.

Were the players pressured by the FAI I wonder? Or did the players go to the FAI?