Jack Byrne

When was the last time Byrne played a competitive game?

When Byrne was flying he was only just about making the squad, Brady has been a key player and a player Kenny rates highly. 

Banjaxed wrote: I don't really get the logic to be honest. What's Adam Idah ever done to deserve being called up to Ireland squad? Not only the squad, but he's started more often than not. Is it cause he plays for Norwich? Kenny sees beyond the individual's club scenario. It will be no different when it comes to Byrne.

Makes a lot of sense to call Duffy up, he's played nearly 30 games for Dundalk, he's fully match fit and on form. Unlike most of our other players.

Banjaxed wrote: You Tell Me wrote: Banjaxed wrote: I don't really get the logic to be honest. What's Adam Idah ever done to deserve being called up to Ireland squad? Not only the squad, but he's started more often than not. Is it cause he plays for Norwich? Kenny sees beyond the individual's club scenario. It will be no different when it comes to Byrne.  Well Idah has 30 league appearances for Norwich, including 13 in the Premier League, plus an FA Cup hattrick, all by age 20, despite missing much of last season through injury. He's five years younger than Byrne and has already reached a much higher level than him in the game - I don't really see much comparison between those two players to be honest. That's just a load of stats comparing two different players in two different positions and two different points in their career. Still doesn't change the fact that he's not done much to be leading the line for Ireland. In this case, I'm giving Kenny benefit of the doubt that he bases decisions on the individual, not exclusively based on what happens at their club. Which is.why I assume he treats everyone equally, Byrne being no different.  Based on reports, Duffy from Dundalk could be on the cusp of a call up. Ok. Wouldn't be who I'd be calling up, but if Kenny sees the bigger picture, then fair enough.  Which boils down to my previous point. The players should be judged on how they play in the Ireland jersey and how well they suit the system Kenny wants to play.

Heimatklange wrote: https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/jack-byrne-set-for-apoel-exit-after-just-nine-months-40779363.html Temporary loan to England before moving permanently to Charlotte fc. McDonnells sources would be very good so I think you can take it is exit from Apoel is final.

I'm not sure. I've said it before, but it takes serious guts for players to move outside of their comfort zone, and move to different countries, and adapt to different cultures. I maintain that like a year abroad (yes, I know the UK is aboard) a year in a location where there is a different language and a different culture, will help a player grow and mature as they navigate something different. A lot of young mature players in England are moving to Germany etc, and its now common place to see young English players in leagues that they wouldn't not be traditionally associated with. 

Looking from the outside moving to Cyprus never looked like a great move. Many of us said it at the time. The minute i heard Cyprus alarm bells were ringing. 

Be interesting to see the short-term loan offerings, if they do come to pass.
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