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It was Albanian guy who was messing with the flag
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It was Mitrovic, wasn't it?It was Albanian guy who was messing with the flag
It was Albanian guy who was messing with the flag
Hardly getting carried away to say 4 points against the two main rivals and we could win the group. That would have been the target anyway.I read it properly: "let's not get carried away, on the other hand watch me get carried away".
I'd have to disagree with you on Hendrick, as are most people. He was good when he came on. He strolled it against Gibraltar - I wouldn't read much into that.
Ah, I meant in the larger sense.
Dude with the flag is clearly a massive prick.
I was at the Gibraltar game, Hendrick didn't impress me. His movement when showing for the ball from the back wasn't great, he played it backwards a lot and against Germany I didn't think he did a whole lot. Either way I wouldn't have him ahead of McCarthy or Hoolahan.
Nah, the Serbs are alright. What reaction did the guy responsible think such a gesture would get?
As you say yourself, one game doesn't make a player - sure we all know you've a horrendous track record when it comes to writing players off early anyway!
He has been solid for Ireland overall, and although I wouldn't have him in the first 11 either, he's one for the future.
Here's a good analysis of the game, and put down of the godawful RTE panel
Opinion: Eamon Dunphy is the 'joke', not O'Neill's team selection - Independent.ie
You also noted the wetness of water and the blueness of sky.Me ? Who
I got Sammon, Ward, the Hunt brothers and McShane right so we'll call that a draw.
The Serbs are anything but alright.
Whelan was replaced by Hendrick. It was when Whelan got taken off that we actually lost a bit of composure, and had he stayed on and been doing what he was doing he'd likely have closed Kroos down. Gibson came on for Keane, which could partly have been to compensate as Hendrick is not so defensive. In truth, the transformation only occurred after Germany scored. Then Gibson, Hendrick and co went for it.We should have received a good thrashing last night only for Forde in goal. We were shit until Whelan was replaced by Gibson and Hoolahan came on. Then there was a big improvement in our play..Dunphy was spot on.
Whelan was replaced by Hendrick. It was when Whelan got taken off that we actually lost a bit of composure, and had he stayed on and been doing what he was doing he'd likely have closed Kroos down. Gibson came on for Keane, which could partly have been to compensate as Hendrick is not so defensive. In truth, the transformation only occurred after Germany scored. Then Gibson, Hendrick and co went for it.
But Whelan was sent out to do a job and you couldn't really fault his contribution, and the plan was working till he got injured. Had we played from the start like we did after they scored, we'd likely have been 2 or 3 down by half time and game over. Credit to O'Neill - the gameplan was sound.
I'm somewhere in between this viewpoint and the moaners at RTE.. The defensive side of the gameplan worked, but I think we could have done the containment thing and also had a go at them a few times earlier in the game, if the setup had been tweaked. Keane and McGeady had very little impact for the first 70 minutes, the strategy to use the ball when we actually had it didn't work.. On a side note, could McClean have the makings of a decent left back? Got the pace and managed some fine tackles the other night at least..Whelan was replaced by Hendrick. It was when Whelan got taken off that we actually lost a bit of composure, and had he stayed on and been doing what he was doing he'd likely have closed Kroos down. Gibson came on for Keane, which could partly have been to compensate as Hendrick is not so defensive. In truth, the transformation only occurred after Germany scored. Then Gibson, Hendrick and co went for it.
But Whelan was sent out to do a job and you couldn't really fault his contribution, and the plan was working till he got injured. Had we played from the start like we did after they scored, we'd likely have been 2 or 3 down by half time and game over. Credit to O'Neill - the gameplan was sound.
The gameplan worked, but I agree not all the players. For me it's Long against the tough teams and Keane for the easy ones. I'd keep McGeady on the wing and rotate the third midfielder between Hoolahan and ANother. McCarthy and Gibson as mainstays, provided Gibson gets his foot back in the door at Everton.I'm somewhere in between this viewpoint and the moaners at RTE.. The defensive side of the gameplan worked, but I think we could have done the containment thing and also had a go at them a few times earlier in the game, if the setup had been tweaked. Keane and McGeady had very little impact for the first 70 minutes, the strategy to use the ball when we actually had it didn't work..
On a side note, could McClean have the makings of a decent left back? Got the pace and managed some fine tackles the other night at least..
You also noted the wetness of water and the blueness of sky.
I'm somewhere in between this viewpoint and the moaners at RTE.. The defensive side of the gameplan worked, but I think we could have done the containment thing and also had a go at them a few times earlier in the game, if the setup had been tweaked. Keane and McGeady had very little impact for the first 70 minutes, the strategy to use the ball when we actually had it didn't work.. On a side note, could McClean have the makings of a decent left back? Got the pace and managed some fine tackles the other night at least..
The gameplan worked, but I agree not all the players. For me it's Long against the tough teams and Keane for the easy ones. I'd keep McGeady on the wing and rotate the third midfielder between Hoolahan and ANother. McCarthy and Gibson as mainstays, provided Gibson gets his foot back in the door at Everton.
Cue Cormcolash - "I SAID THAT I SAID THAT!"
I can't believe you liked it!!!I can't believe I read all that. I've stuff to be doing.
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