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McG 
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 Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:16am |
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Where you getting that from?
EDIT - just seen the posts in squad thread Edited by McG - 28 Aug 2014 at 9:17am |
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ShamtheRam
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:26am |
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Has done nothing to deserve a recall. Has barely kicked a ball since Euro 2012.
It makes absolutely no sense to recall a keeper who has spent the last 2 years warming the bench and then to play him ahead of 3 keepers who start every week. A total lack of respect shown to David Forde who has carried Ireland at times in the games he has played. The only person this benefits is Shay Given because the morale amongst the other keepers will plummet. Bringing Shay back is a mistake. |
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Banjaxed
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:29am |
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While seeing Given return would feel like a step backwards, pound for pound, I don't think our current stock of keepers possess the "game changing" ability that Given has.
He was injured in Poland, so I think it's harsh to say he was found out, etc. O'Neill better know what he's doing bringing back into the fold. All said, we really need to start blooding a young (teens/early 20's) keeper.
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MasterOfApples
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:32am |
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Puzzled by this comeback. I fail to see what this offers us. Surely, Forde will be number one for the upcoming games?
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grannyrule
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:34am |
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Don't see too much of a problem. Don't rate Forde that much tbh.
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gwhite
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:40am |
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This is absolutely ridiculous if true. He's too old and this "I'm only coming back if I play" business is a disgrace. You either serve your country as a starter or back-up with no conditions or get stuffed. Westwood's had a great start to the season, he should be our no. 1.
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:44am |
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He's been over the hill for about four years and has scarcely played in two, to bring him back when we actually have a few options finally playing regularly is beyond strange. If the guarantee bit is true that makes it even worse, where's the motivation for Westwood/Forde etc. if they know Shay is nailed on to start every match.
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We're decent enough..
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Clonbhoy
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:49am |
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Let it go Shay. Nobody should be guaranteed a start.
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Banjaxed
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:50am |
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I would like to see Westwood claim the number 1. Forde is a really good shot stopper, but there is that feeling that he has a clanger in him every game.
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gwhite
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 9:51am |
That's the bone of contention with a lot of people. He shouldn't have been near the pitch in any of the 3 games yet he put himself first, declared himself fit and ended up making a show of himself. And now Villa are out of the league cup he's unlikely to play for them again until January in the FA Cup. What can a benchwarmer pushing 40 years of age do that the other 4 keepers named in the squad can't? This is just crazy if true. |
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kevincronin2000
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 10:18am |
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Would rather see Eric dela Cruz in the squad ahead of Given.
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Clonbhoy
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 10:20am |
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who is Eric De La Cruz?
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kevincronin2000
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 10:23am |
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Republic of Ireland under 19 international at Leeds United. Ex Ringmahon Rangers man. Would be better in the long run.
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time is the stuff that life is made of, don't waste it.
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Clonbhoy
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 10:27am |
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thanks, haven't heard of him
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kevincronin2000
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 10:37am |
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I'm not saying he is good enough to start for the senior team, that it would benefit the national team more than a recall for Shay.
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time is the stuff that life is made of, don't waste it.
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erimus
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 10:52am |
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2 years warming the bench
nothing in 4 years!! FFS some of ye are mad. Played 16 times last season for Middlesbrough, keeping 10 clean sheets. Ask any Middlesbrough fan would they take him back,now, on a 2 year deal and I can guarantee they would snap your hands off Oh and im not saying he should be our no1. But to have him as an option is a bonus for us
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 11:34am |
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Shay made an absolutely unbelievable save last night.
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Posted: 28 Aug 2014 at 11:37am |
Must have been good, its earned him back the Ireland no1 jersey
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