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lassassinblanc
Paul McGrath Cheese, it’s not just for eating Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Clairefontaine Status: Online Points: 16423 |
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Some good reads
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Charlton's Child
Liam Brady Joined: 30 Oct 2014 Status: Offline Points: 2824 |
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Another great read as always
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BohsinMunich
Ray Houghton Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Status: Offline Points: 3315 |
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Good man. Always enjoy reading these articles
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Fitz
Liam Brady Joined: 12 Oct 2011 Location: Oileán Ciarraí Status: Offline Points: 2651 |
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Good stuff
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7106 |
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Lads, any of you that read the blog know that it's generally a fans eye view sort of thing and namechecks people from on here and other characters I've been going away with for years. It started out as a Facebook thing that was just meant for friends before people suggested I throw it out in general.
I've thought about doing a second version that's less personalised and edited a lot tighter to see if anyone might pick up on them in future. Much as it might pain everyone to relive Tuesday again, I did an edited version earlier in the week, any constructive feedback would be appreciated. Cheers. No Mercy From Christian And The Lord Scripture taught us that Christians are supposed to show mercy. But there was none to be found on this damp November Tuesday evening. And by the time the Lord dealt the final blow, it was numbness rather than pain that we felt.
As kick-off approached, it was hard not to believe. We'd a habit of getting results when the chips were down. We had Germany. We had Bosnia. We had Italy and Wales. Surely this squad had one more do or die result in them. Inside, a pipers band played Amhrán na bhFiann and the camera panned along the men our hopes depended on. James McClean, the hero of Cardiff, roared with passion as the anthem reached its crescendo. The crowd did the same. It felt a special night. Six minutes after kick off and things move up another level. A lofted free kick from Brady isn’t cleared and Shane Duffy, a man who literally almost died for the shirt seven years ago after a training collision ruptured his liver, rises to head the ball past a stranded Schmeichel. Could the ultimate redemptive journey from life-saving surgery to sending his country to a World Cup be complete? Alas, no. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from this campaign, it’s that Ireland don’t do early goals well. A chance for Murphy hit the side netting as half the stadium rose to acclaim a second goal. Another for McClean rolled agonisingly wide as Ireland sought that elusive buffer. Then a mistake from Arter, a Danish mish*t that squirms onto the post and rebounds off Christie. One all and a vital away goal conceded. We’re still coming to terms with this when Ward cedes possession and two swift passes later, Eriksen caresses it into the net. Three minutes of madness and the game turned on its head. With two goals required, it looked an impossible task for a team that can’t be described as prolific. The half-time decision by the management to replace our entire central midfield with Hoolahan and McGeady was as baffling to us as it was manna from heaven for the Danes. With the space that had been denied to him in Denmark, now all too available, the Aviva pitch became a canvas for Eriksen to decorate.
Edited by Drumcondra 69er - 19 Nov 2017 at 12:29pm |
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deco911
Ray Houghton Reg Hunter Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Location: county kerry Status: Offline Points: 4341 |
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Personally love to read it name checking some of folk on here. Having missed the last few aways it's great to read and imagine being there. Can imagine you in your bucket hat with a biro and notepad taking notes.
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7106 |
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Ha! Cheers mate. No note taking required these days, thank God for the rte player and minute by minute reports. I actually spend most games swearing and chewing my nails... |
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Baldrick
Robbie Keane Peyton-tly Pedantic Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 32516 |
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Think he is talking about in the pub drinking with the lads. There is no minute by minute for.that on rte :) |
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AKA pedantic kunt
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7106 |
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I'm actually blessed with a decent memory for that sort of sh1te despite having a drop of drink taken! |
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Jack Charlton Man City records obsession Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Location: Dundalk Status: Offline Points: 9647 |
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Good read that...... painful reminder of the tactics that night but all true.
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stokeirish
500 Club la la la Joined: 26 May 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Status: Offline Points: 490 |
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Must have been a challenge writing about this game. Good read 👍
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7106 |
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Few thoughts on the Nations League and Arter / Rice situation if anyone's interested.
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Trap junior
Robbie Keane YBIG Minister of Doom & Gloom Joined: 25 Jan 2010 Location: Irish Riviera Status: Online Points: 39480 |
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Fair analysis. I would have preferred more of a character assassination on MON though.
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Pied Piper to: Baldrick, Brendan 88, 9Fingers, Borussia and more...
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Drumcondra 69er
Jack Charlton Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7106 |
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https://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.com/2018/10/nothing-fresh-in-this-stale-danish.html
Usual blog for anyone interested....
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Claret Murph
Paul McGrath Hmmm, Goodness, I must say Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Tibet Status: Offline Points: 15686 |
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Right you got it right Drums .
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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: 7106 |
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https://afalsefirstxi.blogspot.com/2018/10/not-quite-another-ryans-slaughter.html
Latest thoughts on Tuesday for anyone who cares at this stage.....
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Claret Murph
Paul McGrath Hmmm, Goodness, I must say Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: Tibet Status: Offline Points: 15686 |
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Yer good one Drums but puts me back to down again after reading it as it's all 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: 7106 |
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Didn't enjoy writing it. Trying to motivate myself to write one about O'Neill and the last 12 months in general but don't want to p1ss myself off further....
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