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Hotlips_Hoolahan
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BrendanD88
Jack Charlton 99% of my posts are emojis Joined: 29 Mar 2013 Location: Co Down Status: Offline Points: 9983 |
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He most definitely is a world class talent!
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kevin100
Ray Houghton Joined: 01 Jul 2020 Location: Mallow Status: Online Points: 3367 |
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Tbf we have a few okay talents one who many outlets have already dubbed the best U21 goalkeeping prospect on the planet for a start. Youngest goalkeeper ever to play the first 8 games with a PL side astonishing considering the era of money and big spending in the English game at the moment. The fact he's only playing for Southampton might temper your enthusiasm a bit on him. That young lad at Georgia is flying but is more so a breakout prospect than a world class talent at this stage. Give that Georgian kid a chance too.
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AonSceal19
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In fairness to Georgia they are an up and coming team who have taken scalps off better teams than us. I don’t think the result was the reason for the backlash O’Neill got but it was more the performance against them. Like Denmark were miles better than us but the media coverage was farcical in the build up to that game. It was made out that eriksen was the only difference between the teams. Obviously losing 5-1 was not acceptable but look at ours and Denmark’s trajectory since that game. Denmark went out on penalties to World Cup finalists and got to Euro semifinal.
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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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GaretFarellysNutSack
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I was thinking about that match where Georgia played like Pep's Barcelona against us in Tbilisi. Now they have that Kvartshalwhatever guy playing for Napoli who's supposed to be the next Maradona.
Are we gonna get another world class player any time soon? I mean we haven't had one since Roy.
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John Nice
Jack Charlton Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Location: Wexford Status: Offline Points: 5137 |
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Jeez lads, it's just a bit of craic, a hypothetical. Sure aren't we discussing Collins as a Central Midfielder on here!
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Idah Dream!
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J89
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Surprised they haven't created a quiz yet to see which Irish player would you be. |
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SeaSharp
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It’s Pundit Arena, journalistic standards don’t get much lower in the sports world
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Maccatacca
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How did that article get published
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John Nice
Jack Charlton Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Location: Wexford Status: Offline Points: 5137 |
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Picking a hypothetical 26-man Ireland squad for the Qatar World Cup - Pundit Arena
Agree with most of this tbh - not sure I'd take Ferguson though, Connolly for me and I'd probably take a 5th wing back
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Idah Dream!
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John Nice
Jack Charlton Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Location: Wexford Status: Offline Points: 5137 |
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For those not interested in the UCL tonight, there are a lot of Irish squad players involved in the Championship tonight and a few interesting potential match ups. Parrott (hopefully) vs O'Shea in the live game on Sky, Smallbone vs Cullen.
Likely starts also for Ogbene, Hogan, Browne, Keane, McClean, Manning and Obafemi, who will hopefully return to the starting XI after his heroics at the weekend. Let's hope for s few goals with 5 of our strikers likely to be involved.
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Idah Dream!
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SeaSharp
Liam Brady Joined: 09 Jun 2022 Location: Ingerlund Status: Offline Points: 1851 |
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Watched Bristol City tonight. Sykes is very meh. A steady 6/10 player. All in all, I don’t envisage him adding anything to the squad other than emergency cover for injuries or suspensions.
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John Nice
Jack Charlton Joined: 10 Sep 2021 Location: Wexford Status: Offline Points: 5137 |
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I wouldnt die in a ditch over Coventry to be honest, I'm not convinced he's ready in any case. Ebosele is a different kettle of fish for me, for one his l/t commitment has been questioned and you can be sure if we had a 20yo wing back on the subs bench for a Top 6 side every week in the PL, people would be clamouring for his inclusion (Udinese 3rd in Serie A currently). I also think he has the necessary attributes to be a useful impact sub as I have seen him do just that a number of times for Derby. Now I'm not claiming he's the second coming, he has plenty of learning still to do, but he has the raw attributes and I think with Doherty struggling for game time and Coleman 34 now, we should be having a look - a few minutes off the bench vs Norway if needed maybe, but definitely the last half hour vs Malta to see if he can influence the game. We had nobody vs Armenia who could just beat a man one on one and create space that way, Ebosele can do that. I would hate to lose Festy to another association - he is very high potential, in a way that Coventry probably isnt. I agree with you re Sykes and particularly Smallbone, but unless Szmodics shows some serious form in the next month, he's way off. Think he's been out for the last month anyway.
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Idah Dream!
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darman28
Liam Brady Joined: 08 Jan 2012 Location: Sligo Status: Offline Points: 1180 |
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Yes Coventry and Ebosele are at high level clubs but currently not playing. The other three are are currently playing regularly (I know Szmodics was out injured for a few weeks but his manager gave him game time as soon as he was available ahain). Kenny will probably only call up 2 or 3 new players at most or if even, along with the other fringe squad players. I think Sykes, Smallbone, Szmodics tick several boxes. Playing regularly in the Championship, Sykes could be an option as back-up to Doherty, Smallbone and Szmodics could add creativity or goals from midfield which is something the team lack. I am just basing this on players who are currently playing regularly. That could all change in a months time with injuries, player falling in or out of favour or form. Coventry COULD go on loan, but we don't know what level or if that loan works out or not. He could stay at West Ham waiting for his chance. Both Coventry or Ebosele could start playing for their clubs, then they could be seen as options but currently they are not and not looking like it either inless both go on loan after Xmas.
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Bandwagon
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Hes their 4th choice! He only got on in the first game as a 2nd choice because of injuries and they hadn't yet signed the other lad thats been getting game time ahead of him. He wont be getting a chance any time soon.
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John Nice
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5 wins on the bounce for udinese now, 1pt off top spot in Serie A. Festy making the bench, just needs a chance now!
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Idah Dream!
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John Nice
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Udinese won again tonight, but Festy didn't get off the bench. It's a high level though. Still think he's worth a call up, don't want to lose him and you never know, he could easily get game time, he's making the bench every week. Likewise with Coventry, he will almost certainly get a decent loan in Jan so likely to be playing regularly come the end of March. I'd have him in the squad in November even if he doesn't get much game time. Worth a look!
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Idah Dream!
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darman28
Liam Brady Joined: 08 Jan 2012 Location: Sligo Status: Offline Points: 1180 |
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I hope there is an extended squad for the November window, with a view of finding more depth in midfield and RWB areas.
Mention already, Sykes, Smallbone, Szmodics for not capped yet options. All three have been playing regularly for their Championship clubs when fit and available. Sykes has been in a squad or two already, Szmodics was in one squad but had to leave due to injury, Smallbone hasn't been in the senior squad yet. Those three lads should be still playing in the Championship regularly come the Euro matches in March/June and could be an option. If even one of them is showing good form around next years windows at least he has them capped and integrated in the squad. Probably a few current fringe players like Manning, Lenihan, Scales, Keane, Connolly, McGrath etc if they are playing well or if there are injuries. I can't justify players like Coventry or Ebosele if they are not playing. Will they be playing for their clubs come March/June? Need to be looking at players who will be playing regularly at a high enough level and be an option come March/June. Edited by darman28 - 03 Oct 2022 at 10:14pm |
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