Current NI Squad - 7th March 2023 |
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zizu Kilbane
Jack Charlton Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 8327 |
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Bradley the only one who I think in a few years we'll regret missing out on.
Despite the weakness in their current squad, they have a very favourable group. If they can get a result against Finland this week they'll be in with a chance
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Badgersboys9
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If we're talking about current squad's, not one player would make our squad. Evans is a 35yo CB who hasn't played 10mins of football since October and has pulled out of North's squad due to injury.
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Het-field
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I think McNair is the only one that I think is a debatable possibility. Evans would have waltzed into our team at any time in the past., but not necessarily now. I also think we would be prioritising our current young lads over the likes of Price and Charles.
Then, the likes of McGennis is behind Will Keane in the Wigan team. Obgene is a regular in the Rotherham team, and having a better season than Washington. Defensively, we have enough options not to needs players like Lewis who might otherwise make the squad if he was in form. Keeperwise, Bazunu and Kelleher would make their squad, and one of them would hold the Number 1 jersey. Max O'Leary would also stake a claim. I dont think much of our current squad to be honest, but I think MON will have a job or work on his hands to get a tune out of this squad.
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irishmufc
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Weak squad or not, I guarantee you they will be a lot more of a cohesive unit defensively under O'Neill as opposed to our side under Kenny. They'll get at least draw with Finland imo and have an excellent chance at second spot. They'll be in contention for qualification from the group a lot longer than us with that dream draw as 5th seeds
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Het-field
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I certainly envy their draw. Thats for sure. And I wouldn't disagree with MON setting out his stall strictly around the back.
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Maccatacca
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Don't think they'll be competitive this time around, previously they had 2 technically proficient players in midfield running the show - Davis & Dallas.
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You Tell Me
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He'll make them hard to score against and dangerous from set pieces. That alone can make you competitive in international football (something we seem to have forgotten). You wouldn't know in that group, they could give it a run alright. Would likely be the worst team at the finals if they qualified though, looking at their squad.
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SeaSharp
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Bradley, Ballard, McNair and Lewis would be the only ones who would even make our squad I reckon. Saville if he was on good form, I suppose.
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BrendanD88
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So you’re taking Bradley over one of Coleman/Doherty? And Ballard doesn’t get near our squad, centre back is where we are stocked with quality.
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SeaSharp
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Sorry should have clarified, Bradley would be one for the future. He wouldn't get in ahead of the current lads, no. Not sure if I agree with you on Ballard. From what I've seen of the two of them, I personally think he is a bit better than Omobamidele, but of course AO is a few years younger.
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Banana_RepublicFC
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Bradley looks a talent. He's had a very good loan at Bolton. He could be a PL regular down the line. Which makes Liverpool signing Calvin Ramsay look a bit strange. He's a talent himself. But has been injured for most of the season.
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You Tell Me
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The calculation seems to be that Bradley is a good player, but he will fall short of what would be needed to make it at Liverpool. His level will probably be lower end EPL or the top end of the Championship. Which is still decent going.
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John Nice
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I'm not sure that has been decided just yet, he's still very young, 19yo and is having a good loan at the top end of L1, having been given his debut by Klopp last season as an 18yo. Ramsey has been plagued with injuries since he arrived and as a result may struggle to make the grade. Bradley could yet have a future at Liverpool, albeit probably as a squad player at best. He's been good at Bolton, contributed a couple of goals and assists and has stayed mostly fit I think which is a good sign. He could yet have a pretty high ceiling imo. I was disappointed he plumped for the North and I think he will be too in time, looking at their squad. He would have had a fair chance of breaking into our squad next campaign.
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Ireland United
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Re Conor Bradley, definitely one that got away as he 100% is Irish, supports Ireland, played GAA with his local club and school CBS Omagh (Conor was in Croke Park on St Patrick's day cheering on his former school & team mates win the All Ireland Hogan Cup) Would loved to have seen him play for Ireland, have to respect his decision but while Conor played GAA for his local club, he is from a fairly unionist village nearby, things being the way they are up here, their family business in the town could have come under threat had he switched to play for Ireland as is was eligible to do. Sad but true the way things still are up here, especially as his former GAA teamate 'Cead McGrath" who wile still born in the North, is from.a more Nationalist /Republican area a few miles down the road, Cead plays for Finn Harps & has captained Ireland u16s. Ultimately though its both players choices, obviously I'd like to see them both playing for Ireland, think Conor would definitely have been in the mix if he keeps progressing. |
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You Tell Me
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Yes I agree. I was disappointed he went with them also. I don't think he'll make it at Liverpool long term all the same, but he should have a good career at a decent level.
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Luis Amor Rodriguez
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Yes, it's disappointing - probably for all concerned.
NI were very cute in getting both Conor Bradley and Shea Charles cap-tied at the ages of 17/18.
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PaddyMaddenIsCounty!
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JoxerDaly
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In fairness rness we have plenty coming through in that position that look like they will have very good careers, Festy, Danny Mc, Andy Lyons and Sam Curtis
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