Jack Byrne

It's no surprise Jack Byrne was the top performing LOI player when factoring in European performances this year, but for some reason that's getting ignored?

gufct wrote: Friday night was the first time I saw Byrne for the full 90 mins and I was completely underwhelmed by him. Great ball for the goal but beyond that nothing.

Edited by Green Devil - 02 Sep 2019 at 11:12am

horsebox wrote: kearney304 wrote: I'll entertain your point. Tell me a time when a player who went to England and had multiple clubs came home, then went back to England and carved out a career at a half decent level.  Throw in the fact he loves the sauce, falls out with managers and has a reported attitude problem then I'm sure that narrows his chances.  Now I've heard the hype about this lad for a long long time. I've seen him go from Man City to Oldham and lads always have an excuse.  I was told when he comes to the LOI he will rediscover his form and go back over. We will see.  Keith Fahey is an example. The bottom line is that Byrne when playing well offers something we are lacking, and that is a creative midfielder in the center of the park. You could argue Crowley is another but he's not in the squad and Byrne is.

Green Devil wrote: gufct wrote: Friday night was the first time I saw Byrne for the full 90 mins and I was completely underwhelmed by him. Great ball for the goal but beyond that nothing. You were underwhelmed by him? It was McEneff who played the ball to Kavanagh who crossed for Burke, so no idea what game you were watching  We must be the only country in the world where we laud plodders and dismiss any player that's genuinely gifted technically. Ireland have no problem playing players who can't retain possession in midfield. You know the stereotype, the lower level Championship players who get through miles of leg work chasing shadows. No, I'm not saying we need to start Crowley and Byrne in a two man midfield or anything, but it would be refreshing to see what either can offer.

9fingers wrote: Green Devil wrote: gufct wrote: Friday night was the first time I saw Byrne for the full 90 mins and I was completely underwhelmed by him. Great ball for the goal but beyond that nothing. You were underwhelmed by him? It was McEneff who played the ball to Kavanagh who crossed for Burke, so no idea what game you were watching  We must be the only country in the world where we laud plodders and dismiss any player that's genuinely gifted technically. Ireland have no problem playing players who can't retain possession in midfield. You know the stereotype, the lower level Championship players who get through miles of leg work chasing shadows. No, I'm not saying we need to start Crowley and Byrne in a two man midfield or anything, but it would be refreshing to see what either can offer.    He was underwhelming on Friday, there’s no two ways about it.  That being said he’s still one of the best midfielders in the league & was very good in Rovers European games.  As always with opinions on YBIG the truth lies somewhere in the middle

By people who didn't actually watch the game!

There may be a good chance that a lot of people questioning why byrne is in the squad dont even watch LOI games. Look at the likes of countries like Latvia or Estonia etc who have domestic players all the time in there teams. LOI teams regularly beat these type of sides in european games but imagine us picking a LOI player. Imagine the thought. Hes not playing in England so he must be some sort of a failure. Joke. Anyone who has seen him in the league this season knows he has quality. Stand out player in European games esp against Brann. 

Couldnt get a game for Oldham ? What are you smoking, he was one of the best players in League 1 and played nearly all there games. In his only season there he played over 40 games and scored 5 plus 3 in cups and many more assists, Oldham fans loved him but sure it dosent suit your narrative that he didnt play for Oldham . Some lads on this site are actually clue less.

Edited by JoxerDaly - 02 Sep 2019 at 2:17pm

Lads - sorry now to burst your love agenda but he does drink. A quick glance at social media would show that. Wept - ye are a defensive lot. 

horsebox wrote: Link?

Edited by Sham157 - 02 Sep 2019 at 4:31pm