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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7123 |
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Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 9:57pm |
While since I've done one of these and it's really nowhere near the same as being there but a few thoughts on last night's game here....
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Claret Murph
Paul McGrath Hmmm, Goodness, I must say Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Tibet Status: Offline Points: 15742 |
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Hit the spot Drums
The before and after can't be overstated and we have Jack to thank for that . |
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Lansdowne Road debut aged 52 and 201 days .
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7123 |
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Not blogged in a long time but had to put a few words down to make the passing of such a legend.
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7123 |
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And for anyone wondering why the blog didn't arrive yesterday, here's the Put 'em under pressure podcast about the game we recorded yesterday evening. Subscribe through the link to get them as they arrive.
https://soundcloud.com/user-589408046/peup-2 |
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7123 |
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Courtin' and the Hourihane - Blog on Georgia game finally finished for these interested in a read about the match and the protest.
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Enjoyed that read well done really well put together. As for (Jeff) Hendricks Bar I was a bit like you. Tried drink as I used to and paid for it Sunday but still made it up to the Rock and Monkeys. Overall good trip been on better been on worse.
Well done again
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7123 |
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https://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.com/2019/03/gone-with-wind.html
Blog on the Gibraltar trip, match and FAI shenanigans for anyone interested. Couldn't finish yesterday due to other commitments so slightly out of date... Will have more positive Georgia blog tomorrow! |
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Just seeing this now. Excellent read. There is a lot of ignorance on why there are two national sides on the island but all Ireland sports like rugby, hockey, cricket etc. As you say not a desire for nationhood but a petty squabble!! There is a book on the split.
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Walters coming back from an offside position but Shane Long was definitely onside- Shane Lonnggggggg.... has done it!!!!
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7123 |
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Few thoughts on the current vacancies in Irish football.....
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Roy Keane By Appointment to His Majesty The King Joined: 08 Mar 2016 Status: Offline Points: 10644 |
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The last paragraph is a fantastic summary of what it is. The fact that the situation is almost unique in sports borders on the scandalous.
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Excellent read, both The Irish Soccer Split and Green Shoots are well worth reading. I was at both Ireland games in Lansdowne last week and the contrast is depressing .
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Robbie Keane Stay Home & watch Lethal Weapon Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Location: Ath Cliath Status: Offline Points: 37951 |
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Great read D69
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Eamonn Dunphy:"I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one".
Bill O'Herlihy: Ah ye can't be saying that now Eamonn |
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Drumcondra 69er
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https://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.com/2018/11/a-tale-of-three-irelands.html
Really couldn't have been arsed writing about that sh1tshow last night but had a few thoughts on how things may or may not have developed had there never been an IFA / FAI split back in the 20s...
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Claret Murph
Paul McGrath Hmmm, Goodness, I must say Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Tibet Status: Offline Points: 15742 |
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Jezzz so much truth Drums in what you wrote but it was very hard to read as we all know it's so true .
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Lansdowne Road debut aged 52 and 201 days .
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7123 |
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Bit of Sunday reading reflecting on last Thursday's debacle for anyone interested.
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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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Arter is dreadful, a complete liability and a red card waiting to happen. I agree on Ward, I think his time is up though.I wouldn't even bother with Hendrick.
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Drumcondra 69er
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Come on, Ward has been excellent in the Premier League for Burnley in recent years and has been hugely improved for Ireland in recent years. He's well ahead of Stevens at this point in time. And Shaun Williams is nowhere near the level of Atter or Hendrick. Neither Stevens or Williams have done anything to prove that they'd step up in a competitive situation yet given the clusterfcuk of our tactical approach. A gift of a goal when the game was over against Wales for Williams doesn't change that. He'ss a 31-year-old journeyman who had one season of Championship football behind him in the middle of mostly tier games until last season. I would have played him ahead of Cyrus Christie alright given that he's actually a midfielder.
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pre Madonna
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We overplay our lot too much on here though. Often our best players are from Championship or otherwise. I'd start Williams over Hendrick and Arter. I would start Stevens over Ward.
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