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Floreat Ultonia
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And the pomposity, don,t forget that 😄
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MC Hammered
Jack Charlton Joined: 05 Oct 2011 Status: Offline Points: 6831 |
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Ah we could all pack up and go home if the hubris and pomposity went missing.
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El Puto Amo
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pre Madonna
Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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Speaking of which, where is Terri?
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Floreat Ultonia
500 Club la la la Joined: 20 Jun 2011 Location: Dudley, England Status: Offline Points: 733 |
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Somewhere between Minsk and Gatwick probably
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AonSceal19
Kevin Kilbane Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 415 |
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Bosnia and Austria beat them home and away in the Nations League. I expect the Germans and the Dutch will manage the same. These results have just given them false hope in my opinion.
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“Randolph sends it long…and Shane Long is in behind the German defence… Shane Long against Neuer…. 1-0!.. What a moment!”
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eireland
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True but the reality is they go into their last 4 matches knowing 1 upset could see them through.
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Robbie Keane I am MALDING Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Location: Trumpton Status: Offline Points: 44659 |
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The same as us.
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Green Devil
Robbie Keane Aye Kes, I've pissed me-self again Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Location: Barbados Status: Offline Points: 22173 |
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I watched all 4 of their games and in truth they were extremely unlucky that in definitely 3 of the 4 games they played it was poor finishing on their part that really cost them. Otherwise they had the measure of both Bosnia and Austria. O'Neill also used the Nations League to try and get them playing a more open and expansive game which bit them in the arse a tad because they weren't as solid at the back and were missing some handy chances up the far end. I don't think these results have given them any false hope either, they are a well oiled machine now who seem to have no problems mixing it with no matter who the opposition is. |
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AonSceal19
Kevin Kilbane Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 415 |
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The main caveat to these recent results is that Estonia and Belarus are very poor sides. If it’s harsh to judge them off the losses against Austria and Bosnia then it’s equally foolish to overhype them after beating two sides that are worse then Georgia in my opinion. The fact of the matter is that they haven’t played a League B standard side since a very questionable Austrian side won 1-0 in Windsor Park. Israel took apart that Austrian side back in March. Ireland may also have false hope with our 10 points from 4 games but we showed we can mix it with the big boys in our group after the draw in Copenhagen. They have yet to cross that river.
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“Randolph sends it long…and Shane Long is in behind the German defence… Shane Long against Neuer…. 1-0!.. What a moment!”
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Green Devil
Robbie Keane Aye Kes, I've pissed me-self again Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Location: Barbados Status: Offline Points: 22173 |
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Georgia would be better than both Estonia and Belarus agreed, "but" we played absolutely sh*te twice against Gibraltar who themselves are far weaker than Estonia and Belarus. I've said this time and time again that when you're riding your luck so often like we do eventually the luck will run out and I feel after that draw in Denmark that is where our luck ends in this group. It's chalk and cheese watching us and Northern Ireland when comparing how well they're set up, phases of play, tactics, set pieces etc it's actually depressing given how many players we have operating at a higher level than theres.
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Territorial
Jack Charlton Joined: 25 Nov 2014 Status: Offline Points: 5817 |
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If the FIFA Rankings are anything to go by, they're all much of a muchness. Belarus are currently 81, Georgia are 94 and Estonia 96. And their historic averages are Belarus 83, Georgia 91 and Estonia 92. As for NI's recent performances, I really think Estonia took NI by surprise by playing a very aggressive, energetic 4-2-4, which really negated our style in the first half. (Basically their front four never let our back four and gk build the play from deep) But Michael then made tactical changes and substitutions in the 2nd, which turned it round. The weather was exceptionally hot and humid, and Estonia are just a couple of months into their (summer) season, so it was a real tribute to our boys' commitment and effort that we finished the stronger. Re. the 8-0 hammering by the Germans, I can only conclude that Estonia had thought they were going to get something out of their game against us, but were so sickened by the late turnaround that they lost all hope of getting anything out of the Group and are "concentrating on the League"? As for Belarus, in some ways they're not a bad side (they have a v'good, physical back four), but the reason they're not a good side either is because their finishing is if anything, even worse than NI's! Anyhow, like the rest of the GAWA, I was enormously heartened by the two displays, since the effort, commitment, organisation and progressive playing style (two 2nd halves, at least) shines out. We must still be (long) odds-against any hope of scraping in in 2nd place in the Group, but so long as we have our "big" players all available, I believe we can at least give the Germans and Dutch a game, home and away.
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Martiponti
Kevin Kilbane Joined: 23 Dec 2018 Location: Montreal Status: Offline Points: 364 |
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Sure thing, Sir.
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irishmufc
Robbie Keane I love Vulvas Joined: 09 Aug 2011 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 24975 |
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Wings? They're only the band The Beatles could have been.
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irishmufc
Robbie Keane I love Vulvas Joined: 09 Aug 2011 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 24975 |
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Yah yah never mind all that. Had you any luck with any of the cute wee blonds in your away support in Belarus? If not, put in a good word mo chara
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Wings? They're only the band The Beatles could have been.
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Territorial
Jack Charlton Joined: 25 Nov 2014 Status: Offline Points: 5817 |
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(Well it's better than Davy Keogh saying it)
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Strazdas
Jack Charlton Joined: 17 Nov 2014 Status: Online Points: 5434 |
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I wouldn't bet against NI taking a point or two off Germany and NL. Just because you lost 3-1 to Germany at home last time, doesn't mean this will be repeated again.....football can be full of surprises.
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irishmufc
Robbie Keane I love Vulvas Joined: 09 Aug 2011 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 24975 |
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I'd rather you put in a good word with Kyle.
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Wings? They're only the band The Beatles could have been.
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The Huntacha
Roy Keane Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Location: Dubai Status: Offline Points: 12701 |
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She's a twin too Muff so you might have a chance.
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